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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-26-1970 Specialu L C MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA JANUARY 269 1970 A special meeting of the Plymouth Village Council was called to girder by Mayor Hilde at 7:50 P.M. on January 26, 1970. PRESENT: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Spaeth, Kindseth, Hintz and Johnson, Village Clerk Barnes, Engineers Hagen and Bonestroo, Attorney Lefler. ABSENT: NONE VILLAGE Clerk Barnes and garbage disposal service inion on their ability to the no burning law. Engineer Hagen gave a report on the p`,esent firms operating in the Village and their op - handle added material in the future due to All State Disposal Service and Cleanway Sanitation are presently picking up everything, claps were shown thit these firms had marked to show the creas they serve in P11, nouth. Councilman llintz asked if consideration should be given to enter into an agreement for garbage and rubbish hauling for our own facilities. Ile said the disposal drums on our park property on Medicine Lake are overflowing and there is an accumulation also at the fire station. There was a discussion on whether or not we should make this a Public Works responsibility And where disposition of such material shall be made. MOTION was made by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Spaeth, to direct the Village Engineer to investigate the feasibility of con- tractual disposal service vs. doing it ourselves and what the econo- mics would be. Motion passed by a five aye vote. The Council discussed the capability of the various disposal firms to pick up all rubbish from homes in Plymouth se the no burning 'law can go into effect. RE: GARBAGE SERVICE MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, second by Councilman Johnson, RN PRIDE FORCE that Mayor Ililde contact the Pride Force junk & Litter Commtttee and STITUY ask that thev review the report and make t'ecommendatiors to the Cauncil for study and then give to the Attorney for approval of the PCA. Mo- tion pissed by a five aye vote. Mayor Ililde said the people are concerned because the prupt.•sed sani- tary land fill area is not too large and they ask if we are going to allow people outside of Plymouth to use this facility and maybe the use of this area will have to be restricted, The subject was dis- cussed, Mayor Ililde sail the Metro Council made a study in the fill of 1968 noncerning solid waste disposa.i sites. He iA of the opinion that site selections present a problem for them. It is our Intent that we will not accept the location of such A site in Plymouth. It was suggested that n card system be instituted for citizens to use the sanitary land fill facility. It was questioned if we should allow the garbage and rubbish haulerA to use, the facility fur junk and refuse after a no burning law noun into effect. Councilman Itintz said some communities require their citizens to separate their refuse and garbage for the hauler's benefit nad hotter control, RE: SANITARY L.AYD F nx Council. Minutes - January 269 1970 - Page 2 The Pride Force will be asked to study this subject too. Councilman Hintz said the Public Works Department should be taking care of snow removal at the fire station and removal of garbage and refuse from the parks. He doesn't feel they have Neen doing a satisfactory job In this respect, especially since the scow is a foot high in front of the fire station door. Mayor Hilde sa.!.d the Public Works Depart- ment is responsible for public grounds, buildings on village property and the walks around them. He said they should keep the walks swept, facilities inside kept neat and clean and an orderly appearance main- tained. It was concluded that inside work sh-iuld be delegated to a janitor and outside to the Public Works Depart-nent outside of sweeping the walks Help at the fire station is on a vt,luntary basis and a moral problem has occured. They do not feel it their responsibility to maintain the station. fir• RE: MAINTENANCE PUBLIC d VILLAGE FACILITIES Mayor Hilde asked Engineer Hagen to organize the situation to get the required work done. Councilman Kindseth said he should not be respon- sible for work inside the village hall. Councilman Hintz asked about maintenance of future building sites. It was thought we will have to go to full time janitorial services. Engineer Hagen was asked to re- port becl- to the Council with some ideas on how the above situation can be effec: Pely handled. Attorney Lefler submitted copies of necessary ordinance amendments to RE: ORDINANCE cover the change to Type B form of government. Mr. Lefler requested AMEARIMENTS that said amendments be considered on February 2, 1970. The proposal for a Utility Commission by Councilman Hintz wag dis- RE: UTILITY cussed. Attorney Lefler said this is rot allowed under 'Type B gov- COMMISSIONS ernment, He read the state statutes on thia. Mayor Hilde said that as we progress, should we find we arc unable to take care of the rates and sinking funds we can establish a Utility Commission. Engineer Bonestroo went over his letter of January 19th regarding the application for federal funds for the force main to Minnenpolis and clarified the various items in -his letter which is filed with the Village clerk. He told Council what he is requ-red to furnish for the grant: as well as a color coded map showing the contributing areas into the force main. The design changes were explained and the change tv 30" pipe was made to accomodate New Ilope, Lift Station capacity has to be increased to warrant operation through the year 1985. He does not expect any problem in getting the grant applied for. RE: MPLS. SEWER CONINECT TON' The Council asked if he considered that Medina and others to the west may Ask ti hook up to our system someday. Ile said it will be easier for them to gc north. The Metropolitan Sewer wi:;l finance with bond- ing then in turn bill us. Now we pay for it will be up to us. Eng- ineer Bonestroo stated everything is resolved up tv Minneapolis, includ- ing right-of-ways, outside of the fact that Minneapolis is insipting that Plymouth pay for a house inapector at the point that Plymouth connectu 10 Minneapolis on Dupont Avenue to the city limits. Ile has asked Attorney Lefler to check out the legality of this demand. There followed a discussion on New Ilore's portion of the cost And ob- taining i1' from them. Engineer Bonestroo said that one-tl rd of the federal grant will tie New hope's share. Engineer Aonestroo wap V rested to prepare a report vith the divided figures for Fiscal Consultant 7 c, Council Minutes - January 26, 1970 - Page 3 t X Jim Olsen to consider for the meeting to be held January 29th. RE: MPLS. SEVER CONNECTION Engineer Bonestroo said the force main cost has been decreased from the original. figure due to the relocation of the c-annection at Kelly Drive. Maycr Hilda said the Council will keep in close touch with 'f him on this subject, and that the subject pertaining to the require- ment of an inspector should be pursued further, possibly by discussions with the Minneapolis Council. Council agreed that it in their desire to get addit-tonal information end recommendations from Engineer Bone- stroo for a meeting to plan future strategy on hoer to proceed. Eng- ineer Bonestroo was asked to relay to the Minneapolis Council our strong reaction opposing the requirement of a supervisor. Engineer Bonestroo said he will wait for Attorney Lefler's opinion om this. Time to let bids for the force main was discussed. Engineer Bonestroo will try to have it prepared for action at the February 2nd meeting. Council reviewed Phe Project List submitted by Engineer Hagen, who said he will submit a more detailed report later. A review of the pending projects was made and Engineer Hagen brought Council up to date on the progress of these projeco. A review was made for the priorities of the propwied projects for 1970. Those selected for first priority are: Minneapolis Sanitary Sewer Connection Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Northeast Interceptor - Sanitary Sewer 26th to 36th Water Main Pumas and rump House for Well #2 Sanitary Sewrr for Mission Farm Street Surfacing in the Southwest Area Cottonwood Lane Water Main Extension RE: PROJECT LIST FOR 1970 Paving of 36th Avenue 6 Pilgrim Lane to Zachary Lane and State Aid Neignations. Council next took up the remaining projects. Councilman Ktndseth did not agree with the other four council members on schedu?.ing the improve- ments for the Central Area for the reason of the magaitude of the pro- ject and it's not being designed, no derision resolved yet on the assessment policy, adoption of a thoroughfare plan to be resolved And whether or not the 25E requirement will be abated. The following projects were checked sa probable imp-ovements in 1970t Central Area Sewer, Water & Streets 26th to 28 Avenue & Goldie Avenue Sewer Central Storm Sewer Sanitary Sewer East & North of Parker's Lake There was a discussion on the Central Storm Seder because Engineer Hagen felt it a waste of money if the streets rind to be torn up again at a later date. No decision was mane on Well No. 3. Engineer Hoeestroo said there will be a need for tt as the Imperial !tills System is not dependable, but it is a standby. Ile was asked to give n run down on the recent break- down of this system. In the billing for reimbursement by the contractor to the Pillage it was pointed out that reimbursement for the pump itself was omitted. Mayer 11tlde felt this should by paid for too. There was a .0, . d r J Ceunc i 1 Minutes - January 26, 1970 - Page 4 ';3 a discussion with both engineers on this subject. It was pointed RE: PROJFECT LIST out that because there is no sight Rauge on the t"k.our cram FOR 1970 Inspectors ars unable to detect trouble if it is not operating !r , 44 GF { ,2 7c properly. Councilkian Hintz mentioned that the system was purchased without inspection and water was furnished outside of the area It originally served. Engineer Hagen w2s directed to keep a regular Inspection check on this system and avoid another occurence of this nature. Councilman Johnson said Engineer Bonestroo should proceed to get restitution from the contractor and include the cost of the pump. Council agreed. Discussion on sanitary sewer and water for Hughes and Greentree REt RUGJES AND Additions took place. Council was reminded Lhat, if this improve- GREENTRI?F ADDNe went is put in it Will require a lift station, and it was not into imrROVE41ENTS eluded in the Southwest program for this reason. Cost for the lift station will have to be assessed against the developere. Council- man Hintz feels that it is Council's responsibility to avoid the Installation of septic tanks here. After discussion it was decided that thio improvement call be taken up when request is made for final plat plan approval. Councilman Kindseth said he hopes that the assessment policy gill be established by that time. It was decided that the bgat thing to do at prevent to upgrade REt MEDINA ROAD Medina RoaO at Highway #101 to the village lAmtts is to gravel and grade as the pillage de es an normal maintenance. The Street Lighting project requires more discussion and was delayed RE: ST. LIGHTINR until a later date.. A petition was received from citizens requesting sanitary sewer for RE: PARKER'S LAKE the area cast and north of Parker's Lake at the time the store sewer SEWER hearing was held. MOTION was made by Councilman Minta, second by Councilman .lohnson, RESOLUTION 39 to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 70-39, A RES014UTION ORDERING A PRELIMINARY SANITitT(Y SEWER REPORT TO INSTALL SANITARY SEWER '41URE REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL AREA PARKER'S LAKE EAST AND NORTH OF PARKER'S LAKF,'. Motion passed by a five aye roll call vote. Regarding the improvements for 34th Avenue at kentum Lane, Mayor RE: 34TII AT Hilde said it had hteen stated by a citizen that they do not really XENICM 114PROVEMENT need the improvement now, The Council decided to defer action on this project until the Central. flan is anted on. Regarding the impr4wements for tht Cavanaugh Addition, Engineer REt i:AVANAUGII Hagen said that: Belgarde Enterprises are about ready to come in ADI)I'rm with their plan anal dedicate 44.9 acreo to the village. They will request utilities for their development to be assitesed over a five year period and betaue;e they will biz croa$tnR the Cavanaugh Addition, cousideration can be given to installing improvements in the Cavanaugh Addition at the same time. Mayor Hilde sate' Jim Olsen will be ca led and advised that he. should REI FISCAL CON - attend a cont,inuetion of this meeting to he held Thursdav evening, SVITANT REPORT January 29th. lie vtll be asked to be prepared to discuss a developer's assessment policy a:;kt the cost of the projects selected for 1970, which figures will be given to him by rmg1neers Bonestrot and Hagen. a I Council Minutes - January 26, 1970 - Page S MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, seconCSv Councilman Mintz,, to adopt RESOLUTION' N0. 70-409 A RESOLUTION APPROVING T1tE DISEURSE- J RENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 26; 1970 Ff R TILE FIRST NATIONAL RANK OF WAY7.ATA GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $959806.18 AND THE FIRST NATIDNAL EANK OF MINNEAPOLIS CONSTRUCTIOM ANT SINKING FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $204080009.21. Motion passed by A five aye roll call vote. To correct action previously taken pertaining, to Acting Mayor, Mayor 1111de mane a motion, secone by Councilman Ifintz, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-419 A RESOLUTION APP^INTING COUNCILMAN TERRY JOtihSOr' AS ACT- ING MAYOR. Motion passed by a four aye vote, Councilman Johnson abstainood. MOTION was made by Councilman 11intz, second by Councilman Johnson, to adjourn, motion carried bat a five aye vote. The meting was reopened to take up tLe following items. Engineer Ragen said he was in touch with qtr. Savage of the Interna- tional Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and the Public Works Light Equipment Operators were granted a 351: per hour increase. Council was furnished a copy of the salary rate report that. was es- tablished for Muintenance #1 and Maintenance #2 personnel. Th.t rates and benefits were discussed as compared to ot!: i communities. iOTION was made by Councilman Ili.4.c, second by Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION Nn, 7u-425 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALARY SCIIEDULE AS ^;; i LINED IN THE REPORT OF JANUARY 26, 1970 For, 'YHE i UJUIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY 16 lg7n AND :IN FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERIC'S OFFICE. Motion passed by a five aye roll call vote. t 4 RESOLUTION 70-40 DI SBURSENIENT APPROVAL RESOLUTION 70-41 ACTING MAYOR RE: PUBLIC WORKS amended 2/26/70 RFSOLL710N 70 47, PUBLIf' WORKS SALARY SCREDULE At the Thursday evening meeting (1/29/70) there will be a discussion RE% ACTING MA on whether nr not to appoint an Interim Acting Mannger. Councilman Johnson brought up the subject of filll.np Planning Comm- ission vacancies. Re observed that the Planning Commission WAS going to review applicants. Councilman Jo'linsan was asked to advise them that the actual appointments will be made by Council, and that we appreciate their desire to get good members but the Council must carry out their responsibility. The Council receives frequent applications from citizens who wish to be appointed te% Commissions. Therefore, the Council aon- eludes it should not palace an unnacessa•y responsibility on the Planning Commission and create work for them when the Council should do the job themuel.ves. Councilman Kindseth said they should not be Civen any political Assignment of any kipd because they are a non-p(%lttica 1 hody. Tire Council further feels that appointments of this nature site ,old be made in such a way that the influence of the voter is felt in the most direct manner and the voters are best represented in this niAnner when the Council, whom they elected, make the appointments. RE% PLANNING COKMISSION VACANCIES V 1 i Council Minutes - January 26. 11170 an Page 6 17 MOTION was made'by Councilman Hintzv Oecond by Councilman Kindseth, RE: PIANNING directing Councilman Johnson to notify the Planning Commission of Come. VACANCIES the above Council's position. Motion carried by a five aye vote. Councilman Kindseth suggested that another member be added to the Planning Commission as quickly :as possible. This will be taken up at the February 2nd eieetinge Councilman Mintz asked that Ron Prekker's position on the Planning Commission be clarified. After a discussion on his appointment and term of office a motion vas made. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Hintz, adopting RESOLUTION NO* 70-43, A RESOLLTTIt.N APPROVING THE PRESENT ROSTER OF THE FLANNNING COMMISSION MBERS DATED J.INUARY 1470 AS ACCURATE AND CORRECT. Motion passed by a five aye roll call vote. Councilman Kindseth advised the Council that a meeting will be held January 23, 1970 at 6:30 P.M. with the Planning Commission to con- sider the final draft of the thoroughfare plan before it goes to print in three colors. VTION made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman. Hintz, to adjourn at 11:15 Pelt. Mo_ivn passed '.y a five aye vote. Attest: Carolina A. Nan':, Aecretary 0 or Tr., Mavor 0 RESOLUTION 70-43 PLANNING COMMISSI= ON ROSTER RE: THOROUGHFARE PLAN. 2 IeqT 1'. 4