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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02-02-19704 C,1 4 MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA EBRUARY 20 1970 A regular meeting of the Plymoath Village Council w.ss called to order by Mayor Hilde at 7:40 P.M. on February 2, 1970. PRESENT: Mayor (tilde, Councilmen Spaeth, Hint%, Johnson and Kindseth, Engineers Hagen and Bonestroo, Attorney Lefler, Acting `Mana- ger B&rhes. ABSENT: NOae , MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman llintz, RE: MINUTES 6F to approve the minutes of January 19, 1970 with the folloiling amend- JAN. ly, 1970 ments: Page 2: 8th paragraph, 50 line should read: "Engineer Bcnestroo said we are considering putting it in this summer and assessing this fall, with the assessmeit due in 1971." Page 4: 7th paragraph, should start out with "Councilman Johnson said Mr. Swanson" rather than he". Page 6: Last paragraph, correct "$2,000" to read "S6,000". Page 7: 4th paragraph, record sentence, After June 10, 1969 add: and in addition" designated etc. Page 7: 8th paragraph, Dat: should be February 23rd, not 2nd. Page 9: 3rd paragraph, us• word "greenstrip" rather than stripping. Motion carried, unanimous vote. EMOTION was made by C )unc' lman "intr, second by Councilman Spaeth, to Rr.6 MINUTES OF Approve the minutes of J+nuary 26, 190 with the. following; Amendments: JAN. 26, 19711 Page 2: 1st paragraph, next to last line, word should lie "morrle". Page 2: 4th paragraph, 4th stntence sho%i ld react: "%lnvor 11 ilde +;nid that as we progress under our Plan 13 we may wish to establish at Utility Commissions to Page 3: 2nd patragraph, insert words "in Golden Vn1.1ev" after "Drive" at beginning of third line. Pale 3t Last iters, ander pro iosed pry j cts for 1970 should read: Paving of 36th Avenuc and Pilgrtnt l.nne to I,nrhnry l,anr and State Aid designations." Pape 3: Last ratrarraph, second line .iftet wore) for anything; other than the imrer.in.l. 1111.%s nren, it cannot fill the elevated 41P tank." Paige 4: 1st parapraph, word shoultl be "sank" not lnumr in second line. P_ Council Minutes - February 2, 1970 - rFge 2 Page 5: `nth paragraph, delete balance of pat eg: aph after 6th line. Page 6: Sth paragraph, third line after words thcroughf.are plan should read, "for consideration by thr Council." Motion ca-rried,•unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEAR_ I Public hearing opened at 8:05 P.M. arld closed as no tine appeared in opposition to the request fora '!0' 1iariance by Ecklu.td & Swedlund. MOTION was made by Councilman Hintz,lsecond by Councilmen Johnson, to :1dopt RFSOLUTION 00. 70-44, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 20' VARI- A,NCE OF Till. SIDEYARD REQUIREMt.NT 0:N LOT 60 BLOCK 20 I,tPEhIAL HILLS AS REQUESTED RY i CKLUA D b S1dEDLUND, ;> Iot ion carried by a live ave roll call ,ote. Councilmar llintz suggested that in tt;e futurr. these variance requests should show whether or not there are ,houses t.djacent to the property in question. However, the Board of 2"oning AFpeals will be established and these requests will be taken care of by them in the future. BID AV ARr 110'i IO'V was made by Councilman Ili Tit z, <<econd by Councilman Johnson, `o adopt RESOLUTION NO. 70-45, A RCSOLUTI;.IN TO AWA;}.D THr BID FOR A 1600 GALLON TANK BODY TO THE ARROW TANK 4 ENGINEERING COMPANY AT 5229 EDEN AVENUE SOUTii, MINNEAPOLIS, 11N-:F.SOTA AT THE NET PRICE OF $2,885.00. Motion gassed by a five aye roll call '.vote. PFM TI_: REO ['ESTS 5 COrDIUNICATIONS RE: MIWTES OF JAN. 269 1970 RESOLUTION 70-44 VARIANCE REQUEST ECKLUND S SIJEDLUI RESOLUTTONN 70-45 BID AWARD - FIRE TRUCK TANK Loren Schiebe, 13425 34th Avenue North, submitted to Council a petit- RE: ion signed by 100% of the residents on 34th Avenue requesting that the() -C roads he restored with blacktopping wheel Project 1068-1, 0-C for sani- tary saver and water is installed; tOTTON was made by Councilman llintz, sectand by Councilman adopt RESOLUTION NO. 70-46, A RESOLUTION'AUTHORIZING FIRE TO ADVERTISE FOR AIDS ON A 1250 GALLON FIRE TRUCK PI!NiPER, by a five aye roll call vote. RC!SOI UTIONS b ORDINANCES Pronrr A68-1,0 lohnson, to RESOLUTION 70-46 CHIEF BAUER BIDS FOR PUMPERPER Ptotion passed MOTION was made by Councilman llintz, second by Councilman Kindseth, adopt ORDINANCE N0. 70-51 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VILLAGl, CODi' rIIAPTER RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE VILLAGE NANAGER ANI) Tllr VILLAGE CLERK, lotion carried by a five aye roll call vote, tonRI)T\,MNCF NO. ?0— I AMEND CHAPTER I. 1`10TION was made by Councilman I;intz, second by Councilman Kindseth, ORnINANC> NO, 7(1.% to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 70-6l AN ORi)INANCE. A\114NDINC VILLAGE CODE AMERm CHAPTER CHAPTER. ITI CHELATING TO Tllr, DUTIFS OF Tlli, VILLAGi; r1ANA01,11 AN11 T1lC TTI VILLAGE CIXRK, PIatton carried by a five aye roll call vete. MOTION by \;ouncilman llintz, second by Councilman Kindseth, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 70-7, AN ORDINANCE ADIENDING VII.L,AQ COn'i CHAPTER V RELATING TO THE DIITI14AS OF THE VILLAGE r1ANAcrR ANI) THE k1TI,Itk,AGE r11 Rk, lotion carried by a five aye roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO, 70- APIGND C11APTi11 V I') I 0 1 I- Council Minutes - February 2, 1970 - Page 3 MOTION was made by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Kindseth, to ORDINANCE 70-8 adopt ORDINANCE NO. 70-8. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER AMEND. CFAPTER VI RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE VILLAGE VI CLERK. Motion carried by a five aye roll call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Kindseth, ORDINANCE N0.70-9 to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 70-99 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VILLAGE CODE AME".l CHAPTER CHAPTER VII RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE VII TILLAGE CLERK. Motion carried by R five aye roll call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Hintz, second to edopt ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER VIII RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE VILLAGE CLERK. Motion passed by a five aye APPOINTMENTS by Councilman Kindseth, AMENDIFG VILLAGE CODE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE roll call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 70--460 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINT- MENT OF LAWRENCE E. ROGERS AS PATROLMAN EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 16, 1970 AT THE SALAR1 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK. lotion passed by a five aye roll call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman 11intz, second by to appoint Gerald H. Neils, 3890 Orleans Lane, to the [Tanning Commission for a term expiring Motion carried, unanimot:s vote. Planning Commission members on a map to show what areas man Kindseth remarked about representative of the north are possible candidates but forms. on the present of the village having someone Ile has talked have not filled ORDINANCE ROo70-1( AMEND CHAPTER VIII R_LUTION 70-46 APPOIN'TMF.iti1T - PATROLMAN ROGERS Councilman Spaech, PLANNING COMMISS. as a member "at large" APP%ff,4- Go NFI' S December 31, 1973o roster were designated are represented. Council - appointed who would be a to three citizenr who out biological background MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second %*j Mayor 111.lde, to appoint William Keeley. 1445 D Ranier Lane, as a member "cit large" to the Planning Commission, he rouncil discussed the feasibility of interviewir3 the candidates before appointing them to the Commission. Mayor d1lde withdrew his second and Councilman Johnson withdrew the motion. This( subject will be taken up again at the February 23rd meeting. RESIGNATION MOTION wes made by Councilman 11intz, second by Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NG. 70-47. A RESOLUTION WEPTING TH1' Rrsli'NA- TION OF CHERI SAMPSON AS RL•'WTIONIST EFFFCTIVE F FoRVARY 6, 197(1. Motion carried by n five aye roll call vote. DISAURSEMECTS RESOLUTION 711-47 RESIGNATION - CHERi SAMPSON MOTION was made by Councilman Itintz, second by Councilmnn Spaeth, to R1;SOLUTION 70-48 adopt RESOLUTION NO, 7n-48, A RESOLLITTON ArPROVING T11r, rrGULAr. rAY,% !'Al'RCLL OIS111IRS1;. ROLL, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 306 1970 IN illi' 'U` OUNT OF $166326.024 Motion passed by a f!,ve aye roll call vote. 0 Council Minutes - February 2, 1970 - Page 4 LICENSES b PERMITS With reference to the request for a license renewal for Beacon Heights Auto b Used Car Sales Councilman KIndseth said a Special Use Permit wad issued two years ago to Mr. Schmidt. Since then the area has been incteased in size, other items are being sold than allowed by the Permit and they are using flyiug banners. Attorney Lefler said Mr. Schmidt was advised that he is required to make application for another pervdt to allow the sale of boats and garden tractors under the present type of zoning in his area. Council discussed whether or not the renewal license should be granted at this time due to his past performance in connection with the Condittonal Use Permit. 4 RE: LICENSE - BEACON HTR. AUTO SALES LOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Comicilman Hintz, dir- ecting Engineer Ragen to investigate the previous action taken for the Conditional Use Permit and review conditions of the application and grant- ing of the Permit. He is to report to Council how Mr. Schmidt has adhered to the conditions set forth at that time. Motion passed, unanimous vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Hints, second by Councilman Spaeth, approving RE: CIGARME renewal of a Cigarette License for Herb's Service Garage, 17435 Cty. Rd. 06.LICENSE - HERB'S ' Motion carried, unanimous vote, GARAGE NOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Hints, to approve the Gasoline Service Station Li eneB ewals for Herb's Sexvice Garage, Plymouth Village Automotive and ens Stw*e e, subject to dis- cussion. Councilmen Johnson said several a attons are in bad shape and asked how we can get them to clean up, espec ly Herb's Service Garage. Mayor Hilde said the Pride Force conducted a program on this subject but the Village staff was not sufficiently staffed to organise and complete the program. He said that Fred Steiner, Chairman of the Pride Force, will discuss this at their February 3rd meeting. Councilman Hintz brought up the subject of loitering in all night fill- ing stations. He has discussed this with Police Chief Hawkinson. Council discusses adopting an ordinance covering loitering. Attorney Lefler re- sninded Council that there is a Curfew Ordinance relating to 15 and 18 year old youths. He was asked to contact Chief Hawkinson and report back to Council on February 23rd on this subject. Discussion followed on enforcing the Junk and Litter Ordinance in relation to unsightly conditions at some service stations. Councilman Hints »ithdrew his second and Councilman Johnson withdrew his motion. Council moved to direct the Police Chief to check on rhe stations applying for license renewals from the standpoint of compliance xith the code. Copy of the ordinance can be given to them accompanied by a letter From the Mayor conveying Council's requirements for cleanlinesa, etc. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Spaeth, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NOf, 70490 A RES0LL710N TO EXTENC THE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE A LICENSE IS TO BE ISSUED TO HERB'S SERVICE GARAGE, PLYMOUTH VILLAGE AUTOMOTIVE AND WORTH OIL CO. dba/110LIDAY STATION TO THIRTY (30) DAYS. Motion carried by a five aye roll call vote. RE: GASOLINE STATION LICENSES Amended 2/16/70 RCVS, NO. 70-49 LICENSE EXTENSION Amended 2/16/70 il Council Minutes - Fa,bruary 2. 1970 - Page 5 LICENSES b PEi MAS, cont'd. NOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO* 70-50, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE POLICE CHIEF TO TAKE COPIES OF THE JUNK ANI) LITTER ORDINANCE TO SERVICE STATIONS REQUESTING LICENSE FNEWAL WITH A LEITER FROM THE MAYOR INFORPIING THEM OF THE ORDINI 'E AND GIVING TPEM ONE WEEK TO COM- rLy. AFTER WHICH TIME. THE STATION WILL BE CHECKED TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT THE LICENSE RENEWAL SHALL BE GRANTED. Motion passed by a five aye roll call vote. Councilman Hints stated that the present curfew is 10:00 P.M. for u1nors under 15 and 12:00 P.M. for those under 18. He suggested the Police Dept. be notified of this ordinance and the possibility of posting said ordinance. MOTION was nada: by Councilman Hints. second by Councilman Johnson adopt RESOLUTIGN NO. 70-51. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VARBAGN HAULER'S LICENSE TO NISTLER GARBAGE SERVICE, 824 WINNETKA AVE. S0. NEW HOPE. MIX4- Motion passed 5 aye roll call vote. 1) KIS RESOLUTION 70-50 JUNK b LITTER ORDINANCE RE: CURFEW ORDINANCE to RES. N0. 70-51 GARBAGE LICENSE - NISTLER SERVICE Engineer Bonestroo :Dade a report of the force main connection to Minneapolis and displayed plans of the force main route. The t,roject will be let for bids in three parts. A. B and Lift Station. He asked for Council's approval to proceed to advertise for bids. Part A will start at the Lift Station and go to Highway /100, Part B will run from that point to Dupont Avenue and Highway 155 in Minneapolis. He also displayed plans for the Lift Station and Northeast Interceptor. Mr. Bonestroo further elaborated on requesting bids for four diff- erent types of pumps. MOTION was made by Councilman Hints, second by Councilman Johnson to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-52. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF PROJECT 168-1A AND AUTHORIZE THE CONSULTANT ENGIN- EER TO PROCEED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON ALL THREE PARTS OF THE MINN- EAPOLIS FORCE MAIN ShVER CONNECTION. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE MET- ROPOLITAN SEWER COUNCIL HAS GIVEN APPROVAL, OUTSIDE OF A FEW MINOR CHANGES. AND TO PROCEED AT THIS POINT WILL NOT HINDER THE FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION. Motion passed 5 aye roll call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, seconrdby Councilman Spaeth to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 70-53, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF PROJECT 168-1C FOR THE NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSULTANT ENGINEER TQ PROCEED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Motion passed 5 aye roll call vote. RE: PROJECT 1681*1 mns. SEWER CONNECTION RES. NC. 7052 AUTHORIZE TO BID PROJECT 168-2A RES. 30o 70-53 PEVT 068mlC BIDS FOR NE INTERCEPTOR Councilman Hints said when the Metropolitan Sewer Board takes over RIS: METROPOLITAN the systaw it becomes an obligation of the village to decide on ShWER BOARD FUND whether or not we shall tax on the basis of availability of the act- ual use of the seer pipe which means that not everyone will be assessed for the pipe. In the by-laws of the Metropolitan Sewer Board there are areas in Plymouth that u:ill not be assessed fortbbe pipe. Mayor HilAe said this should be si:udied. Attorney Lefler and Engineer Bonestroo were asked to study provisions of the Metropolitan Sewer Boaru and coma back to Council February 23rd with an alternate plan for financing this project. L i Council Minutes - February 2,, 1970 - Page 6 Mayor Hilda said Council should resolve and attempt to get State asdsttece for our park funds. Mr. Pap, enfus of Midwest Planalre sent Mr. Barnes a letter on January 27th on this and we can either retain Mr. Pappenfus or wait until a Manager is hired and have him and the Park Director work on this. Council agreed that the second suggestion was the best. Mayor Hilae will contact the Minnesota Polluttin Control Agency to see if we can be pout on the agenda at their nest meeting to discuss our objection rsgarding the eligibility portion of our gr•m! on the Minneapolis connection. If possible to get an their agenda a noon meeting will be held February 10th with Attot3ey Lefler., Engineer Bonestroo, Mayor Hilda, Councilman Spaeth and Johnson for a prelim- laary discubAilon on this subject. If It to Pot possible to be on said agenda this meeting will be postponed to a later date. 0 RE: STATE FUNDS RE: DISCUSSION WITH MPCA In regard to the Plymouth Plass greenstripping Counc!!lwan Kindseth RE: PL"HOUTH PLAZA said a complete file has been set up on this and the group will get GREENSTRIPPIW. together this week for an informal meeting vith Attorney Lefler. Council discussed setting up a program to stimulate batter attende, ands at the Plymouth Form meetings. It was suggested that we may attract citizea's interact to attend if advance publicity is made stating that a certain subject of interest will be a point of dis- cussion. Council was asked to submit suggestions to institute such a program. 11 The U. S. Metro water System will be taken up at the March 23rd meeting. MOTION vas made by Councilman Hints, second by Comicilman Johnson to approve the Off -Sale Liquor License renewal for V. C. Swanson Biba/The Highway Liquor Store. Motion carried, unatalmous vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Hints to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-54, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF MARCH 24D FOR A PUBLIC HEARING COVERING STO: