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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 23, 1979
A special meeting of the Plymouth Village Council was called to order by
Mayor Hilde at 7:40 P.M. on February 23, 1970.
PRESENT: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Hintz, Johnson, Kindseth am Spaeth,
Engineers Bonestroo and Hagen, Attorney Lefler and Acting
Manager Barnes.
ABSENT: None
Engineer Hagen reviewed his memo. M&C 70-8, submitted to the Council RE: SHELARD PARK
concerning a request by the City of St. Louis Park requesting the STO*1 SEWER
Village of Plymouth and City of Minnetonka to participate in a coop-
erative storm sever project in the Southeast area of the Village of
Plymouth in respect to the Shelard Park storm sewer installation of
St. Louis Park, which stated Engineer Hagen's reasons for recommendint
that Plvmouth decline the invitation to participate in the financinS
of this project.
Mayor F. J. Howard of St. Louis Park presented his comments before the
Council and displayed a map showing the drainage areas that are in-
volved in the storm sewer and it's layout. He raid that a storm sewer
was proposed by Plymouth in 1966 requesting participation of surround-
ing communities, but no progress was ever made on this proposal. Mayor
Howard gave his reasons for making their present request and said that
an agreement should be entered into by the thriN municipalities before
some large governmental unit steps in and stiptlates and controls such
a project to our dislike.
Richard O'Fallon, Plymouth's representative on the Aassett's 4:reek
Watershed Commission Rave his opinion on the above p:)posal. He era!,d
he preferred seeing this come before the Bassett's Critek Watershed
Commission for study, and also recommended that Building Permits be
held up until a report concerning the ponding areas le completed and
a realistic plan can be presented, which will probably take two to
three months.
Mayor Hovard said a copy of the storm sewer report was submitted to the
Bassett's Creek Watershed Commission in October of 1969 but no comments
were received. He said that due to pollution, in the future probably
no open ditches will be allowed. The Council discusa,td the subject fur-
ther as to it's merits, benefits and alternate decisicns. 'Ir. O'Fallon
felt the Bassett's Creek Watershed Commission should b%v asked to look
into the overall picture of the storm sewer and make a report as soon
as possible on what is needed for the area,
MOTION was mune bN Councilman 11int , second by Councilman Kindseth to RFS. NO* 70-69
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 70-69, A RES0.UTION BASSETT S CREEK
WATERSHED COMM6
WIIFREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has submitted to the
village of Plymouth and City of M,.nnetonka a proposed
drainage and storm sower plan for the area to St. Lnt.ia
Park knoum as "Shelard Park", and
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WHEREAS, it has been proposed that said dreinage and storm
sewer system traverses a portion of the Village of Plymouth
and ultimately drains into Bassett's Creek. and
WHEREAS, the V+llage of Plymouth 1s a member of the Bassett's
Creek Flood Control Commission which has been recently or-
ganized for the purpose of finding solutions for drainage
problems related to Bassett's Creek.
NOW TREREFORE. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF PLYMOUTH AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Bassett's Creek Flood Control Commission is urged to
undertake and expedite a special study and proposed solu-
tion to the drainage problems created by the development
of Shelard Park. That such study should include engineer-
ing data relative to such a solution together with an
Itemization of the cost thereof allocated between anc
among the communities involved.
2. That the Village Clerk be directed to send certified
copies of this resolution to the Chairman of the Bassett's
Creek Flood Control Commission together with the City
Councils of the City of St. Louis Park and the City of
Minnetonka.
Motion passed 5 aye roll call vote.
Councilman Spaeth, made a motion, second by Councilman Hintz to submit RE: PLANNING
the name of John Roth as a nominee to serve on the Plann".ng Commission, COMMISSION
NOMINEES
Councilmen Johnson, second by Mayor Hilde, made a motioi: to submit
the name of William Keeley as a nominee to serve on the Planning
Commission.
Mayor llilde displayed a map showing where present Plarning Commission
members live so the Council could see what areas of Plymouth are re-
presented by Planning Commission members and who they are.
A vote on the nominees resulted in three (3) votes for John Roth and
two (2) for William Keeley. Juhn Roth was appointees as the eighth
member of the Planning Commission by Mayor llilde to Aerva until
December 31, 1973s Councilman Kindseth will submit, + background re-
sume covering a man lie is recommending to fi:i rhe remaining vaaincy
of this Commission.
MOTION was made by councilmA+i Johnson, second by. Councilman Kindseth RES. NO* 70-70
to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-10, A RESOLU'T'ION OR.DFF,ING A REPORT an -m- PRt LININAR—
ING THE IMPROVEMENT OF 34TH AV sNUE RM F EN COUNTY ROAD #111 ' ND KILMER REPORT, ?4TH AVE.
La1NR. Motion passed 5 aye roll call vote.
Acting Manager Barnes and Engineer Hagen gave a report on the progress REt ADDRESS ',ND
of the aed cess and mailing system. Mr. Parnes told Council he had a MAILING SYSTFAI
demonstration on an addressing machine from the Mailing b DuplicAting
Systems which sells for $2110 with a trade-in on our Elliott machine
for $500, which he and Engineer Hagen highly recommended. Mr. Barnes
also stated %that accounts will be charged for the purchp9e of the
machine.
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MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, second by Councilman Hintz to
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-71. A RESOLUTION Au THoptiZ.ING THE ACTING MANAGER
TO PURCHASE AN ADDRESSING MACHINE FROM MAILING b DUPLICATING SYSTEMS,
INC. Motion passed 5 aye roll call vote.
Mayor Hilde made a motion to direct tine Acting Manager to prepare a
detailed report covering the completion of the Southwest Improvement
Project, especially on the roads, schedules for finishing the laying
of sewer pipes, schedules covering various timing stages of road con-
struction and which particular roads they are. Councilman Johnson
second the motion and said it meems time to learn what the plan is
for cutting down rock compaction on unpaved roads. Engineer Bonestroo
sail stock piles are available and Engineer Glen Cook is watching this.
Councilman Johnson said iecole are becinning to become concerned and
are asking when this ovo:k will be cone. Engineer Bonestroo said it
will be take. care of when the necessity arises. Mayor Hilde said this
could be the subject of a mailing to residents in this area. The Act-
ing Manager was also directed to prepare an effective letter in res-
pect to the Southwest area improvements. Motion passed 5 aye vote.
Mayer Hilde directed the Acting Manager to allocate more time to demand-
ing :rom the village staff requests to prepare analyzed reports with
recommendations and alternatives for the benefit of the Council in order
to improve organization and cut down their work loaJ.. The staff should
automatically be prepared to backup the questions and eAccussions that
may arise to save time spent on the various problems and issues.
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RES. N0. 70-71
ADDRESSING MACHINE
RE: REPORT CON-
CERNING SOUTHWEST
IMPROVEMENTS
RE: MANAGER TO
REQUEST REPORTS
NOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, second by Councilman Hintz to adopt RES. NO. 70-72
11SOLUTION NO. 70-72. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ACTING MANAGER TO INFORPTATION FOR
PhOVIDE REPORTS FOR THF COUNCIL WITH MORE RESEARCH, MORE. DETAILS, COUNCIL
REC^`1rtENDATIONS. AND Its S%TE CASES, ALTERNATIVES BY WHICH THE COUNCIL
MAY MORE READILY AND SPEEDILY MERIT PARTICULAR QUESTIONS AND SUITECTS.
Notion carried 5 aye roll call vote.
fayor Hilde. Councilmen Spaeth and Hintz net with members of the Park
Commission to review Park Director applications. It was mutually
agreed that they convey their unanimous opinion of the three joint
council members and four Park Commission members to recommend the
appointment of ltr. James A. Reuper. 3263 Welcome Ave. N.. as Park and
Recreational Director.
MOTION was made by Councilman SpaEth,second by Councilman Johnson to
tidopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-73, A RESOLUTION RECOPDIENDING THAT THE ACTING
TANAGER APPOINT JkiES A. REUPER AS PARK AND RECREATION DIREC'MR FOR THE
VILLAGE OF PLYMOUTF: EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 1970 AT THE SAL%Y AS SPECIFIED
ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK. Motion passed 5 aye roll
call vote.
Council discussed the radio tower installation proposed by the North-
western College. Councilman Kindseth Rave a report on a previous study
made on this subject, at which time there was a question concerning
rezoning and the 16 acrer involved. The college complex will cover 123
acres of lard, which will be non-taxable. There followed a discussion
go on the Northwestern College's plan as presented in correspondence from
their architects and Midwest Planning. It was mentioned that there had
also Teen concern regarding access off County Road #9, locations of the
buildings, access to the tower, their request to approve construction of
RE: PARK AND
RECREATION DIRECTO'.
RES. NO. 70-73
PARK b RECREATION
DIRECTOR, J. REUPE
Amended 3/2/70
RE: NORTHWFjTFaRN
COLLEGE AND RADIO
TOWER
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the radio tower first, how the tower may affect
or not a tower is ac,:eptable for this site and
said t -ere are methods of micro -waving back to
without distortion and coaxial cables,
the park are4 and whether
area. Councilman Kindseth
a tower at another locat'lon
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, second by Councilman Hintz whereby the
Acting Manager shall notify the President of the Northwestern College
that it is the opinion of the Council that we do not desire to have a
radio tower erected in the Central Plymouth area. eurther, it is best
to inform them of this fact at this early stage so they will not go to
the expense of ordering site plans, inasmuch as we have become aware of
the fact that there are other means of operating a radio station. Further,
the Council has gone to considerable expense and effort to encourage the
moving of the Minnesota State Highway Department maintenance facilities
from their original atte in order :o make it possible for the Central
Plymouth area to grow into a beautiful. productive area. It is agreed
that all efforts will have been wasted if a radio tower is allowed to
be built at the proposed location. Motion carried, 5 aye vote.
Amended 3/2/70
Mayor 1111de asked if the whole Central Area Storm Sever Plan would have TIE: CENTRAL AREA
to be installed and if there was a better way of assessing, whereby the STORM SEWER
residents of the area will not be charged so much because the purpose
of the installation mainly, is to benefit the Circle Star Business
Center and other developers of the area. Engineer Hagen gave copies of
bl? M&C VC -10 memo to the Council on this project and he read it to the
Crunc'].. Engineer Hagen recommended the Village should assume 25:: of
r'.^ st: in setrtr cost to cover street •ight-of-waits, vil.inge property and
open space contributions with commercl.al-industrial and multiple land
paying 1 times the single family residential rate of assessment for
the balance. Iiia reasons were explained in the memo.
Councilman Ilintz felt the 252 figure was nigh. He and Councilman Johnson
said the Village cannot assume the 25t. A discussion followed In reference
to Golden Valley's assessment method, obtaining federal assistance or
bonding. Engineer Bonestroo suggeste3 deleting the east portion of the AMENDED 3/1!/70
storm sewer plan. Councilmen Hintz telt the method of assessing and ord
inance regarding 5 or 10 years payment should be resolved first. It was
mentioned that the concern now ts for our commitment to the Minnesota
Highway Department and negotation fcr whet their fair share of the storm
sewer cost will be. Engineer Aonestroo urged Council to expedite their
action because of the other facilities going in.
r10TlON was made by Councilman Ilintz, second by Councilman Johnson to RESs NO. 70-74
adopt RE,SULUTION N0. 70-74v A RESOLUTION ORDERING PLNNS ANt1 SPFCIFI- PLANS b SPECS
CATinNS COVERING THE STORM S MIER INSTALIATION PROJECT LYING WEST OF WEST PnRTION OF
INTERSTATE HICI(WAY #494. Motion p8acted 5 ave roll call vote. Ci;NTRAL STORM Sh=F
NnTIOU was made by Haver Hilde, second by Councilman hindseth to adopt R. s Noe 70-75
RESOLUTION N0. 70-75, A RESOLUTION IRAIAN RIGHTS
WIIERF.AS, the entire history of mankind has been embedded
with prejudice and discrimination among and hetween races
and religions. and
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WHEREAS, the only hope for -mankind is to work diligently to
develop equal rights, respect and cordial relations among and
between all people, and
WHEREAS, the Hunan Rights Commissions of Plymouth and our neigh-
boring communities are commemorating Hunan Rights Week with
several special projects in schools and churches, e.g., art
contests, films, guest speakers and involvem it activit.4es,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of
Plymouth Village does urge it's citizens, old' and young.
parents and children to give meaning to the theme, "Appreciate
People's Precious Differences" by talcing part in the activities
of Human Right's Week, February 22-211, and further
his
RESOLVED, to be active in spreading and practicing tolerance
and good ill among all men. Motion passett 5 eye roll call vote.
Attorney Lefler was informed by the Council that fAnL&:ing of the ftnnsa- RE: MPLS. SEWER
polis Sever Connection will remain as oziginrlly proposed, by an Ad CONNECTION
Valorem tax.
MOTION was made by Covacilman Johnson, second by Councilman Hints to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 70-76, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE D11Ft'RSEMENTS
FOR THE PEW"' ENDING FEBRUARY 23, 1970 OF THE FIRST NA':IONAL BANK OF
61AYZATA GENUAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,762.31 AND Tkr FIRST NAT-
IONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS CONSTRUCTION AND SI11XING FUND IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,678,325.59. Motion carried 5 %ya roll gall vote.
MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Hints to
approve the Gasoline Station license renovals for Herb's Sarvice
Station, Plymouth Automotive and Worth 0;1 Co. dba/Holiday. Motion
passed 5 aye vote.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilda, second by Councilman Spaeth to adjourn
at 10:30 P.M. Motion carried, unanimous vote.
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HtAde , I
Attest:
Mayor
RES. N0. 7046
DISBURSFEWS
RE: GASOLINE
STATION LICENSES