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MINU!YW 01 A REGV1.4,\000NCIL MEETING
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AIIC.IIST 3. 1970
A re ar,useting of the Plysiouth Village,,,Council was called to order by
Mayor 3ilde at 7:40 P.M on August 39 1970.A
PRESET!: Mayor Rilds, Councilman Johnson` lEnts., Kindseth and, Spasth,
Acting Manager Barnes.,Eogtnsers,Haden and Bonestroo and
Attorney O'Brien. `
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ASSENT: None _
Mayor 811dd' arked Engineer Began to prepare a report of the sinutes''vith ;.tB:"BASSET?5 CR36R
his mialysis' of a aeetiog of, rhe Bassetts Creek Waitershed)CoMisaion HATBRSRED I TING
vhich he attended.
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Cuuncilman Spaeth, second by Counc Jaw Riess to RE: MINUSOF
approve the oinutea of *dy 20, 1970 with the follovint avandaents: JULY 20. 1!170
Page 3, 4th paragraph: Change word "consider" to "recousier"
and delete second sentence.
Page 5, last paragraph: After the word "should" in the first line i
add: "defer the project until we have assessed where we,,
are and then make our judgment." Correct t16 to /15 in
the next sentence.
Page 9, Resolution #70-295: Correct June to July.
Motion carried 4 aye vote, Councilman Johnson abstained.
MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Spasth,to RE: MINUTES OF
approve the minutes of July 27, 1970. Motion carried S aye vote.,'' JULY 27, 1970
PUBLIC'HEARING
Public hearing opened concerning the variaece requested by Larry J4 RE: VARIANCE
Loge. 2030 Valders Avenue Golden Valley, Building Inspector koa man LARRY J. LAGE
stated teat he recommsndae approval of this request and Mr. Lags said
he had nothing to add. Public hearing closed.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, second by Councilman Johnson to RES. N0.'70-329
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-3296 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ;HE REQUEST SUB- VARIANCE APPROVED
MITT® BY MR. LARRY J. LACE TO WAIVE THE FRONT TOOT REQUIREMENT OF LARRY J. LACE
110' AND GRANT A VARIANCE OF 29.25 FEFT ON LCT 56 BLOCK 1, ZINAL
ADDITION. Motion carried 4 aye roIX call vote, Councilman Hints
abstained.
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MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Spaeth to RES. N0. 70-330
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-3309 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION SUBDIVISION WAIVER
LAVER REQUESTIM BY MR. LARRY J. LACE TO DIVIDE LUt, S, 91*K I, ZINAL l,r.
LARRY J. LACE
ADDITION INTO TWO PARCELS WITH A FRONT VOOTAGE OF 806'75' BY 24:0' WITH
A SQUARE ,FOOTACE OF 199380% Motion 'carried 5 aye roll call voko,
NOTION was wade: by Councilman Johnson, second by .ou' Rell an Sp 4th to RES. N0. 70-331
adopt RISOLUTION N0. 70-331, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION SUBDIVISION WArM.
WAIVER REQUESTED DY MR. ALBERT C. NELSON, 150 KENTUCKY AVE. 90. ON -ALBERT NELSON
PLAT 437040 PARCEL 1540. Motion carried,5 aye rollcallvote.
MMON was "de by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Spaeth,to RES. N0. 70=332
adopt RMSOLUTION N0: 70-332, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION'', SUBDIVISION WAIVER,
WAIVER 4EQUBSTED BT DEN J. WINKLERs 17125 12TH AVE. NO. ON IAT 181p BEN J. WIN LER
B:At K 40 CITY VIEW ACRES. Motioa carried 5 aye roll call vote. '
MOTION was mads by Councilwio "andseth', second by Councilman Johnson \` RES: NO. 70-333
to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION SUBDIVISION WAIVER
WAIVER REQUESTED BY MINNBP iS`-INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR LATS 1, 2 AND 31 MIP '<
BLOCK 2, MINNEAPOLIS INDUS'...AAL PARK. Notion carried 5 aye roll call
vote.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, second by Councilman Hints to RES. N0. 70-334
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-3349 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION SUBDIVISION WAIVER
WAIVER REQUESTED BY ALLEN E. KUZER, 12315 COUNTY ROAD i9 FOR PLAT ALLEN OZER
437140 PARCEL 8030. Motion r1arried 5 aye roll cell vote.
Mr. Angus Crawford, first manager for the Village of Plymouth, offect- RE: MANAGER
ive August 24th, was introduced to the cIZ4-tens in the council INTRODUCED
chambers by Mayor Hilda.
NOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, second by Councilman Johnson to
reaffirm Council's action taken on July 12, 1965 concerning condamn-
ation of buildiugs at 2820 Mast Medicine Lake Drive owned by Otto
Wakild. Notion carried 5 aye vote.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hinta, second by Councilman Kindeerh te'
deny the request made by Ellis J. Veeeh, Jr., 504 Harbor Lane, to allow
him to delay the Mate of Sept. 30, 1970 for mandatory sewer hookup to
his property. Motion carried, unanimous +vote.
MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Spaeth to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 70=335, A RESOLUTION TO GRANT EXTENSION OF THE
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE FROM SEPT. 10, 1970 TO OCTOBER 19 1970 FOR
SEWER AND NATER INSTALLATION IN THE CENTRAL AREA BY JOHNSON BROS%
HIGHWAY b HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Motion carried, 5 aye roll call vote.
BY BOARDS. OFF
Mr. James Reuper, Park b Recreation Director, presented a trophy to the
villago which was won by Sue Mann, Turtle Race Darby winner put on by
the Aquetennial Association, Mr. Reuper explained that this trophy was
starred in A68 in memory of his father, Bernie Reuper, founder of the
Turtle Darby,
RE: CONDEMNATION
WAKILD COTTAGES
RE: SEWER HOOKUP
E. J. VERCH, JR.
RES, N0. 7J-335
CONTRACT ExTENSION
JOHNSON BROS.
RE: TROPHY
PRESENTATION
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With reapect)to the Pour Seasons
greenstrippingI;
Engineer Hagen reporiedRE:`CREENSTRIPPING
that expenses la connection with this program will have to be taken i'3ut--_ 4 S&.SONS AREA
of the Park b Recreation Fund and will amount t6 about,$500. Mr., John
Maloney. 3860 Orleans Lane. President of the !fiddle East Homeowners
Association. displayed pictures, and described, the critical i kreas. espec-
ially Quaker and Nathan Lanes. He also made reference to a memo submitted
previously to'Council. Engineer Hagen said grading is required for eroded
areas which will have to be taken care of by our capital improvemont pro-
gram and other aspects of this area was discussed.
Mr. Ronald Bauerly-, 9935 41st Ave. No.g commented on the difficulty in
taiAq g care of their lawns due to the growth of weeds in the adjacent
greenstrip areas. He asked that black dirt and seed be put in to in-
hibit weed growth. The Council discussed what was expected frog the
staff concerning a study and report which they had previously requested. '
MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Mayor Hilde to adopt RES. N0. 70-336
RESOLUTION NO. 70-336. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING TIB ACTING MANAGER TO REPORT - 4
ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ITS FOR STUDY AND REPORT. ALSO WORK CLOSELY SEASONS GREENSTRIP
WITH COUNCILMAN KINDSETH SO THAT THE WORK THAT HE AND HIS COr4RTTEE
DID WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS STUDY ON VILLAGE'S RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Provide a asap of the total area to question.
2. Designate where dirt or fill is needed in this total area.
3. Designate what areas are to be graded and levelled.
4. Designate what Press are to be seeded.
S. Estimate what the current cost of the project will be for the
village. (Capital improvement can be left until latAr.)
6. Estimate chat cost is to be accepted'by the developer.
7. Recommend course of action to be taken.
8. Estimate completion time for each part of the project.
9. Estimate the final completion date of the total project.
10; Report on future maintenance of the greenstrippind areas and
village's responsibility for them.
Color code the map and/or designate areas as al b, c.
Review pant minutes for Council's previous study requests.
This report to be prepared for the August 17th igenda.
Motion carried 5 aye roll call vote. '
Engineer Hagen reviewed his report on the status of village projects. RE: PROJECT
Mayor Hilde inquired about the status of the projects contracted by STATUS REPORT
Noyes Construction Co. wt.ich was discussed.
MOTION wee made by Mayor Hilde, second by Councilman Johnson directing
the Acting Manager to see that the Engineers and staff proceed in as
forceful and strong a manner as possible to get the bonding company to
get the Noyes' projects going again, especially those areas that need
water, so hookups can be made as soon as possible. Motion carried,
unanimous vote,
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W+,th respect to the property description for the Cavanaugh land dedica- :RE: CAVANAUGH LAND
tion Engineer Hagen said the 1.6 acres of land described in his M&C, DEDICATION
70-68 includes the low lyin&acjta and creek. He pointed out the area
on a map and submitted the legal description.
MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Hintz dir-
ecting the acting Manager to resent to Mr. lir. Cavanaugh the ro'osedPPP
legal description of the property he will dedieate,to the village"and
send a letter of explanation to Gary Freund. Motion ;carried, unanimous
vote.
A Municipal State Aid Constructi6n Fund Report, M&C 70-719''was submitted RE: STATE AID
by Engineer Hagen which was reviewed and discussed by Council. REPORT
Park b Recreation Director, James Reuper, was asked to make, -e report RE: BASS LADE PARD
on the Bass Lake Park site and Timber Shores Site A development. He SITE b TIMBER
said he had nothing to add to the report which he submitted and that SHORES
the Conservation Dept* turned down Mrs' French's request for,the channel.
Council discussed the request made previously of the attorney,regard-
Ing the land development contract, contract renegotiation, the dike.
which is likely to become a stagnant pond, alternatives to the plan.
Mrs. French's suggestion to cease the entire project,,request for a
balance 4heet by Councilman Kindseth and payments to be halted tor
work not performed in accordance with the contract.
A motion was made by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Johnsen IN,
directing the Acting Manager to withhold payment until we have the
proper information so that we can renegotiate the contract with t1at
developers of Timber Shores Site A. After a lengthy discussion on
what alternates should be developed. what plan to follow and the dam-
age to the area in question. Councilman Johnson withdrew his second
and Councilman Hintz withdrew the motion.
MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by councilman Spaeth t RES. NO. 70-337
adopt RESOLUTION Nn. 70-337, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PLANNER TO STUDY BY PLANNER
MAKE A STUDY OF THE TIMBER SHORES SITE A AND SUBMIT HIS RECOMMMATION
FOR AN ALTERNATE PIAN AND ADVISE WHAT HIS COST WILL BE FOR &kID STUDY.
Motion carried S aye roll call vote.
Acting Manager Barnes reviewed his memo regarding the meeting that he RE: MEETING WITH
and Engineer Hagen held with Dr. Hood and Mr. Boyington of School SCHOOL DIST. 1281
District 1281. Planner eergly presented his report on a study of the
Evaluation of School District 1281 as Related to Plymouth Village.
Mayor Hilde explained the purpose of the report and commented on
certain portions of it. It was agreed that a meeting should be
arranged to have the Council and staff members of School District
0281 Administration get together. The purpose of this meeting and
what items will be taken up was discussed.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde. second by Councilman Johnson directing
the Acting Manager to prepare an assessment plan for the improvement of
36th Avenue. Aldo. arrange for a meeting with the Council and 1281
School District representatives to discuss the 36th Avenue Street Iop-
rovement assessment to the School District. their proposed school site
west of Zachary Lane, future school sites within Plymouth, type of
relationship desired between them and the village ;as far as communicating
and working together is concerned. This meeting should be held either
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August 13th or 18th at 7:30 P.H. in the council chambers. Notion carried,
unanimous vote.
LICENSES b PERMITS
MOTION was made by Councilman'Johnson, second by Councilman Hints to
approve the Cigarette License for the Plymouth Cafe. Motion carried.
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTIONS b ORDINANCES
MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Council=u Kindseth
requesting the attorney to prepare an ordIn neo uncerning adoption
of the 1970 Minnesota Plembing Code and include amendments pertain -
Ing to DWV Copper for drain waste or vents and requirement foir floor
drains in,basoments and public lavatories as recommended by the
Building Inspector. Kntion carried, unanimous vote.
CTJIMS b DISBURSEMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Kindseth to
adopt RESOLUTION N0. 70-338. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REGULAR PAYROLL
DISBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19.111.32 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY
31, 1970. Motion carried S aye roll call vote.
MISCELLAROUS
RE: CIGARETTE
LICENSE
RE: MINNESOTA
PLUMBING CODE
RES. N0. 70-338
PAYROLL APPROVED
Engineer Hagen gave the status of the Thoroughfare Plan with regard to RE: THOROUGHFARE
what has been done to date and what Planner Bergly is currently working PLAN
on.
MOTION was made by Councilmen Spaeth, second by Councilman Kindseth to
appoint Manager Amus Crawford as Zoning Administrator to the Board of
Zoning Adjustment. Motion carried. unanimous vote. Date for their
first meeting to discuss the duties of this Commission will be deter-
mined at the August 24th meeting.
MOTION was made by Mayor iiiilde. second by Councilman Johnson to adopt
RESOLUTION N0. 70-328. A RESOLUTION THAT THE PLYMOUTH VILLAGE COUNCIL
ENCOURAGES AND PETITIONS THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN TO PRACTICE THE UTMOST
FISCAL CONCERN AND RESTRAINT IN THE ADOPTION OF NEXT YEARS BUMET. AND
THE PLYMOUTH VILLAGE COUNCIL ENCOURAGES AM PETITIONS THE SCHOOL BOARDS
OF OUR VILLAGE TO PRACTICE THE UTMOST FISCAL CONCERN AND RESTRAINT IN
THE ADOPTION OF NEXT YEARS BLOGET: THAT THEIR COWCERN FOR QUALITY EDU-
CATION FOR OUR CHILDREN SHOULD BE PROPERLY BALANCED AGAINST WHAT OUR
VARIOUS TYPES OF CITIZENS CAN AFFORD. AND
THAT THE MAYORS INVITE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS TO JOIN WITH US
IN AN ORGANIZED EFFORT TO BRING ABOUT LEGISLATIVE TAX REFORM IN THE
STATE OF MINNESOTAf, ESPECIALLY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF WHEREBY SCHOOL
BUDGETS ARE TO A FAIL LESSER DEGR11 ??DED 3Y THE PROPERTY TAX AND TO
A GREATER DEGREE BY OTHER AND PERHAPS NEW SOURCES OF TAX REVENUE. AND
RE: ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR
RES. N0. 70-328
HBNNEPIN COUNTY
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THAT THE COUNCIL INVITES, THE SCHOOL DISTRIgT OFFICIALS TO COOPERATIVELY
AND JOINTLY STUDY AND RECMM WAYS IN VNICH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH
THEIR LARGE FISCAL PROGRAMS NIGHT BE ORGANIZED AMID STAFFED IN SUCH A
MANNER AS TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT DERIVED FROM THE TAX DOLLARS DEDICATED
TO SCHOOLS, SO THAT OUR CHILDREN MIGHT RECEIVE THE VERY HIGHEST IMUCA-
TIONAL BENEFIT WHICH WE SO EARNESTLY WISH FOR THEM TO HAVE: FURTHER. WE
WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE OUR COMMITMENT T0. AND HIGH REGARD FOR QUALITY
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED TO OUR CHILDREN WHO ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR
PERSONAL HAPPIHESS. OUR PRIDE, OUR SOCIETY AND OUR GREAT COUNTRY. AND
THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES CREATE THEIR
BUDGETS SC AS 710 REDUCE THEIR MILL RATES IN ORDER TO OFF SET THE IN
P[ATIONARY INCREASE OF THE 1970 ASSESSED VALUATION.
Motion carried. S aye roll call vote.
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Mayor Hilde directed the Manager to sand copies of the above resolution
and the resolution adopting the Assessment Roll for 1970 to the mayors
and managf,rs of surrounding crnowities, the four school districts,
County Commissioners, District Representatives and press.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, second by Councilman Johnson to authorise RE: 1970
Robert Frigaard to prepare the 1970 Project Assessment Roll, Motion PROJECT
carried, unanimous vote. ASSESSMENTS
MOTION was made by Cowcilman Johnson, second by Councilman lints to
adjourn at 11:00 P.M. Motion carried, unanimous vote.
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