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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 08-23-1971 Specialn r o n i MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUN4IL MEETING PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA AUGUST 23, 1971 A special meeting of the Plymouth Village,Council was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor Hilde on Asgust 23, 1971. PRESENT: Mayor Hilde, CouncilLan Hintz and Spaeth, Manager Willis, Engineer Rudrud, Planner Overhiser, Attorney Lefler, Consultant Engineer Bonestroo, Finance Director Barnes and Councilman Hunt arrived late. ABSENT: Councilman Johnson, out of town. BOND SALE Biddi*ig for the bond sale was opened and closed upon receipt of`.tvo sdi n Page 2, Special Meeting, August 23, 1971 HDTION,was made by Councilman Hints, second by, Councilman Hunt to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 71-3159 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED,TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE WEST ANTI) EAST MEDICINE IMI PARK AREA$ AS OUTLINED IN THE AUGUST 2C , 1971 MM FROM PLANNER MARTIN OVERHISER. Motion carried 4 aye votes. MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Spaeth to approve reneyals for the On and Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor and Set Up Licenses for the V.F.W. 05903 Club of Hamel. Councilman Spaeth and Hunt and Mayor Hilde voted aye. Councilman Hintz had left the floor. 1NDTION was made by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Spaeth to adopt RESOLUTION'N0. 71-312, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAYZATA BANK GENERAL FUND DISBURSDIENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 209 1971 IN THE AMOUNT OF 2,820.70. Motion carried 3 aye roll call vote from Mayor Hilde and Councilmen Spaeth and Hunt. Councilman Hintz had left the floor. MOTION was'made by Mayor Hilde, %,Pcond by Councilman Hunt that in regard to appointing an auditor for the 1971 audit the following action be taken:, 1. Continue with the firm of George M. Hansen b Company. 2. Acknowledge the very fine work that Gregg Murphy has done for the Village of Plymouth as account executive of our account and direct the Menager to write a tetter acknowledging this good job. 3. Request a change in the account executive because it is good to have another person with a fresh outlook in this important position. Motion failed Mayor Hilde and Councilman Hunt voted aye, Councilmen Spaeth and Hintz voted nays. MOTION was made by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Spaeth that the subject of the auditor for the 1971 audit be deferred and taken up at the September 13th meeting. Motion carried 4 aye vote. MUTION was made by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Hintz to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 71-313, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACQUIRE EASEMENTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FOR PROJECT 871-1,0-A WEST MEDICINE LAKE IMPROVEPMENTS. Motion carried 4 aye roll call vote. NDTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, second by Councilman Hunt to allow the staff to interpret an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in lieu of a sec- urity bond or cash aacrow with respect to a devrloptr engaging in public construction, providing such letters are reviewed by the Village Attorney prior to the execution of the development contract. motion carried 4 aye votes. MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Spaeth to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 71-314, A RESOLUTION APPROVING TNTC REQUEST FOR A 15 FOOT VARIANCE TO THE 50 FOJT t"a nwT YARD SETBACI REQUIREMENT IN THE CREEKWOOD IHEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION DEV8LOPMENT. Motion carried 4 aye roll call votes. I RES. N0. 71-315 PARK FUND APPLICATION Amended 9/13/71; RE: LICENSES VFW #5903 CLUB J RES. N0. 71-312 DISBURSEMENTS' APPROVED RE: 1971 AUDIT „ RES. N0. 71-313 EMINENT DOMAIN PROJ, 071-1,0-A RE: IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT RES. NO. 71-314 Snuck vARum CREEKWOOD H?8. Pages 3, Special,, August 23, 1971 MDTION was made a Sinking Fund,: development too parks only, not neighborhood,.pa PRESENTATION BY J 1 ) by Councilman Hunt that the Manager be directed to set up for(all cash collected to date .for park use on pleged traf:ts, and that said Sinking Fund be used for Central Area neKghborhood parks. )Central parks serve the Village while rkp do nota Motion died for lack of a'second. THE PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Pete Thomsen,- Cha! 11Xman of the Park & Recreation Advisory Commission, gave a presentation concerning their conclusion on parks for the Village as to development, wants, needs and problems. Fact sheets were'presented, reviewed and discussed. The first fact sheet covered the lvarious types of recreational activities necessary, based on a population of 20,000, showing what park and recreation resources we have and total needed. The second sheet showed the priority for monies in 1972 and use of same. The Village has been divided into four districts. A map of Plymouth'was projected on the screen and the parks in each district were.,pointed out. The total amount of money required to develop the parks as discussed is $14,20%, which the Commission asked that the Village budget for them in 1972. The Nest Medicine Lake Park and East Medicine take Park projects aria considered large developments requiring federal and state funding. Copies of the Fact Sheets were distributed to Council. Director aeuper displayed several park site layout models. Discussions were held with school officials and homeowners associations on what their needs, facilities and preierences would be for parks. It is planned to have ane regional park in each district and Mr. Reuper described what a regional park consists of. Planner Overhiser said the Planning Commission has discussed a work program and are working on an amendment to consolidate all of the plans that have beet completed to date into one comprehensive plan -for the whole village. This would include a parka and open space plan and the Planning Commission will want the Park Commission's assistance and review. U RE: PARK , PRESENTATION Councilman Hintz reported that with respect to the Park Dedication Ord- inance their committee discussed the $150 per unit dedication with respect to the various types of zoning. Mr. Neils and lir, Norris had questioned the equitability of this charge and administration of funds. Mr. Neils suggested that the Council make a decision on what percentage of the funds should be used for development and what percentagot for park acquisition. He feels that dollars per R-1 dwelling should be considered in lieu of land. Attorney Lefler explained the State Statute concerning cash contributions which is based on undeveloped land value. The State Statute applied to residential zoning only. The $150 per unit requirement would be against the intent of the Statute. A discussion was held relating to the density factor, credits, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning, and a guide to be set forth on how the dedication shall be arrived at. Mr. Neils asked if the ordinance could be drawn up without being precise on the Rornes, leaving a certain amount of flexibility to work with the developers, similar to the State Statute, percentages woula be covered and the balance to be worked out by the staff. R-1 land values and dedications vs. R-?, R-3 and R-4 land values was discussed. U: PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE il 1 ci Page 4, Special meeting, August 23. 1971 j A TION was made by Mayor Hilde, second by Councilman Hintz directing the Village Manager to: 1. Immediately vet up separate accounting, budgeting and funding along with a set of guide lines for the cash dedications received from developers, 9 2. Develop a proposed ordinance with suitable alternatives which would provide for dedication of cash or land based on density and zoning and would, in all respects. be in agreement with State Statutes, 3. Develop a policy for the final determination of ,the _ swunt to be dedicated(Amended 9;13/'71 depending on the market values, other amenities/'as the languaO of the State Statute sets forth. Motion carried 4 aye vote.` Manager Mullis said this will be prepared for the S:aptember 20th meeting. Current projects will/not be affected. Manager Willis reported that he hoped to haver' a draft of the 1972 budget pre- RE: 1971. pzred by September 3rd. The f)rmat has been changed Po it will be easier to BUDGET understand. It was decided tolhave a meeting to review the;budget on Sept. 8thand Sept. 15th at 7:30 Pt.';in the manager's office in the Village hall. MOTION was made by Councilman Hitttz, second by Councilman Hunt to adjourn. Motion carried, unanimous vovi. Caroline J. Blanf, Clerk 0