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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02-26-1973 SpecialL J M,INU'TES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26; 1973 A special meeting of the Plymouth Village Council was,called to order by Mayor Hilde at 7:30,p.m. 1n the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900 Twenty-third Avenue North, Plymouth, on February 26, 1973. PRESENT: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Spaeth and Neils, Manager Willis, Engineer Goldberg, Planner Overhiser, Finance Director Ricker, Park Director Burton, Fire Chief Bauer and Engineer Olsen ABSENT: Councilmen Hunt and Seibold on vacation MINUTES - F' PEI I? MOTION was made by Councilman Spae6,.secondedby Councilman Neils, to approve the min- utes of the February 20, 1973 Special Meeting. Motion carried, three ayes. PERSONNEL POLICY CHANGES The,Manager reviewed for the Council thc.rhanges that have been made tr pages 3-1, 3-2, 4-46 54 and 542 of the Personnel Policy. 0 APPLICATION FOR GRANT UNDER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT T Mayor Hilde inquired as to the status of our application for a grant for the construction 0 of a sanitary sewer trunk line from lift station Int to lift station A and whether or not the staff anticipated a request for an environmental impact statement. The Manager stated he believed we can anticipate suco a statement. As to the availability of funds, the PCA has indicated there are similar type applications which have been submitted for up to 6 to 8 months which have not been funded. If the President's freeze continues, there is a probaaility that funding might not be available at all. Mayor Hilde stated he would likk to encourage the staff and Council to not just follow along in a routine way on this ap- plication because of its critical natire but to look into statutes for the possibility of special provisions for emergency conditions, If there is a complete tack of funds in the EPA, we should also investigate the possibility of special legislation. Councilman Neils also suggested they investigate the possibility of going through the Hemlth Department, The Manager explained this project will come under a Policy 13 review by the Metropolitan Council, Mayor Hilde pointed out we have quite a sales ,job to do with the Metro Council staff, The Manager indicated his impression of the Metro Council staff is that if we have not demonstrated by the fact that we have a NRA or if we have not demonstrated that we have low cost housing, then, in fact, the words of our guide plan are meaningless. Mayor Hilde stated we must point out to them that we have a very serious concern for this matter and hint to them that this will be the position we will take before the Metro Council, Add to it our othtr arguments and our inventory of housing and the fact 0 I I Special Council Meeting February 26, 1973 Page Two j that it is not reasonable to expect an emerging community to have a HRA at this stage. The Manager also pointed out that the Metro Council is proposing legislation which would create a metro HRA agency. Councilman Neils stated that instead of looking at what 1s possible to do under our goals, policies and ordinances and our inclination to be in- novative in our housing developments, they look at old statistics which show that the average house in Plymouth built in 1972 was $36,000 and, therefore, by inference our ordinances must preclude building of a house of any less cost than that. Mayor Hilde also pointed out that the nature of our land does not lend ii.self to tract housing, Councilman Spaeth agreed this has a bearing on the cost of development and pointed out that we have one of the first PUD plans in the metro area and that developments such as Chelsea Woods and Tiburon are all in the range where they could go FHA if they wanted to. We have uon nothing to discourage it - the developers just do not want to do it here. The Manager A ndicated they have suggested to the Metro Council staff that they have more access to people who do these types of developments and that if they know of some- one who wants to put together a development like this, they should come out and talk to the Village staff, Councilman Spaeth pointed out that our Guide Plan allows 3,units per acre and we will go to PU0's to cut down on sewer and water costs, and we have had dis- cussions that we want mixed housing. Mayor Oilde pointed out that evidence of our con- cern for low cost housing is that we are suing them over their SAC policy which we feel is unfair to low cost housing. Also the four zones they established by criteria for the location of low cost housing places Plymouth in zone 3 indicating that we are rat in an ideal spot for this type of development. 1972 LAWCON STATUS REPORT The Planner explained that is was necessary to extend for the second time to the end of March options on nine panels. Seven of these property owners have signed option ex- tensions, and the other two have given verbal agreement. It is hoped that we should know the extent of State and County funding by the third week of March. Councilman Spaeth questioned why the Village was obligated to pay on the properties. ,The Planner explained the property owners will linquent taxes but that as a cnndition to the options taken early agreed to pay the 1972 taxes payable in 19736 the delinquent taxes have to pay any de - in 1972 the Village The Referrals Committee of the Metropolitan Council is scheduled to review this project to determine whether or not it has regional significance at their meeting of March L Mayor hilde questioned their criteria for determining regional significance. The Plan- ner indicated if we can convince them that it is part of their linear parks system, we might have a chance of getting a statement that it is of regional significance. 1973 PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS The Council re%leweO the proposed program for park improvements during 1973 prepared by the staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisoyy Commission. The program called for 53,075 of park improvements in nine areas: 1. Green Oaks Park ($3,750) - play structures, benches, picnic table, gazebo, back step 2. Circle Park ($2,500) - play structures, benches, picnic table 3. Queensland Park ($4,250) - play structures, benches, picnic tables, back stop, grading, basketball backboards I L.1 0 L 1 v Special Council Meeting February 26. 1973 Page Three 4. Meadowlawn Park ($3,750,) -'play structures, benches, trees 5. Egan Park ($1,000) - access road from Co. Rd. 47, grading 6. Timber Shores Park ($1,275) - finish grading, back stop 7. E b W Medicine !.ake Parks ($15,500) - buoys, parking areas, beach improvements, picnic tables, benches, play structures, road, fence 8. Trails 16,000) - in area of Workhouse, Niagara Lane, Dunkirk Lane and Luce Line 9., Oakwood School ($5,000) •• lights for football field Pete Thomsen, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, explained to the Council that the Commission had divided the Village into four segments and studied each very carefully to determine which areas were of the highest density and needed the pri- ority work. Because park development,was given high priority at budget time, Mayor Hilde polled the Council if they felt they could pm.ceed with, approval of the proposals if given assur3 ances that over-all park developnr:nt be included in the 5 -year plan. The Manager indi- cated this is an integral part of the 5 -year plan. The Council felt they could proceed with final approval of all items with the exception of items 7 and 8. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 73-88, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND EXPENDITURES FOR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 PLUS THE BUOYS FOR MEDICINE LAKE UNDER ITEM 7a. ;: -tried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Spi seCe, )y Councilman Neils, to adept RESOLUTION NO. 7 89, A 41(1 rON APPROVING IN CONCEPT FORM THE REMAINING ITEMS .`,TER ITEM h%4D ITEMS 8 AND 9 WITH THE DIRECTION THAT THE STAFF . T11 RN THE COUNCIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH FURTHER DETAILS ON IMPROVEMENTS. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. RESOLUTION N0, 73-68 RESOLUTION NO. 73-89 MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, directing the Manager to work out a contractual agreement with the Oakwood School defining the responsibilities for development. use and operation of the football field (Item #9). Motion carried, three ayes. There followed discussion regarding the source of funds for these park improvements. Basically, there are two sources: (1) general ad valorem (both budgeted this year and the funds not spent last year) and 2 park dedication funds from developers. It was agreed that parks 1 through 4 are neighborhood parks and should be financed from the general fund. The remainder of the items were felt to be of community -wide significance and should be financed at least in part from the park dedication fund. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 73-90 Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 73-90, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINANCING OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4 FROM THE GENERAL BUDGET. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. 0 I Special Council Meeting February 26, 1973 Page Four 4101`IQ,4 was rude by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, directing the staff and! Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to develop a proposed policy for Council consideration whiLh would indicate criteria for the expenditure of monies for park development in the future and that this policy be presented to the Council at the same time the final approval is taken under consideration for the remaining five items. Motion carried, three ayes, i. , MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to adapt RESOLUTION NO. 73-919 A RESOLUTION, NOTWITH- STANDING.THE PREVIOUS MOTIGN, TEMPORARILY FINANCING ITEMS 5 AND 6 ALONG WITH THE BUOYS FOR MEDICINE LAKE UNDER ITEM 7a FROM THE GENERAL FUND. Motion carried on a Roll Call Tote, three ayes., FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS The Council reviewed a report from Fire Chief Fran Bauer relative sprinkler systems required under the State Building Code acid the of operating the Fire Department which might result, Chief Bauer cil that proposed amendments to the State Code will be before the March 5, 1973 and recommended that the Council defer any further until after that meeting. RESOLUTION NO, 73-91 to his concern over the potential increased cost indicated to the Coun- State CcmT.ission; on discussion r,n thit, matter 1972 GENERAL. FUND REVENUE AND EXPENSES SUMMARY Finance Director Picker briefly reviewed the summary of the general the year ending December 31, 1972, The figures presented hive not auditors, and it was agreed to defer detailed review of thr„ report audit is finished, PUM HOUSE NO. 3 PROJECT NO. 122 - BID AWARD MOTION was trade by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Neils, to adopt: RESOLUTION NO, 73-92, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LEE RICHERT PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUMPHOUSE NO, 3 R)R THE LOW BID OF $44,075,00. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes, PUMP & MOTOR FOR WELL NO, 3 PROJECT NO. 122 - BID AWARD MOT';ON was made by Councilman Spatth, seconded by Councilman Neils, to aJopt RESOLU'rION NO, 73-93, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EN'iEll INTO A CONTRACT WITH TONKA EQUIP - MEN"' COMPANY FOR THE PUMP AND MOTOR FOR 14E L NO, 3 FOR i HE LOW BID OF $9,195,00, Motion carried on a Rall Call vote, three Tye: . A ifpeiriit ng fund for been confint,ed by tl Anti; gni, gime the 113OLL T I ON NO, 73-92 RESOLUTION NO. 73-93 f i Special Council Meeting February 26, 1973 Page Five PROPOSED ME ff"7 a t Of The Council was provided with a cony of,the proposed Metropolitan Development Guide on Open Space to be discussed at a public hearing before the Metropolitan Council on March I along with a copy of the minutes of the Land Use Legislative Committee of the Metropolitan League of Municipalities. The Manager indicated from their initial review, the staff finds that there are no major items that conflict with our Village goals and objectives but that there are some minor items requiring comment from Village officials at this hearing. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils', seconded by Councilman Spaeth, directing the staff to appear at the public hearing on March 1, 1973 representing the Village interests as indicated in the staff report dated February 22, 1973 and drawing from the report of the Metropolitan League. Motion carried, three ayes. ` DR. DENNIS E. ARNE - AUTHORIZATION TO'EXECUTE DEED At the time the subdivision variance for Dr. Arne was approved on April' 17, 1972, the Village granted a deed to Dr. Arne for the use of his present access until such timet as an additional access might be provided in return for a dedication of right of way on Vicksburg Lane. The moluticn approving these matters did not specifically mention the granting of this deed to Dr. Arne, and this has placed a c 1 oud on the title to that property. MOTION was made b Councilman Heils, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION N0, 13=94 Spaeth, t9 adopt RESOLUTION NO.. 7344, A RESOLUTION AUTHOR- IZING THE MAYOR ACID MANAW Tn EXECUTE THE DEED FOR THE USE CF THE PRESENT ACCESS, Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes, i I R RELIEF AC %f, - SENATE FILE 410 The Council reviews a proposed Resolution which opposed any change in the present town- ship relief system is proposed in the trill currently before State Senate,, Mayor Hilde suggested certait amendments to the resolution,which woald both emphasize our op- position to the shitting of the welfare burden of the City of Minneapolis throughout the County and !4uuldro ose that this assistance be obtained on a state-wide basis rather than a County bass ecause persons requiring relief assistance originate from throughout the state and tend tt go to the care c:t . Councilman Spaeth stated he was concerned about proposingg a,,sta-te-wide syst mm in v ew of the heavy relief burdens in some of the northern countiRs,af the state ani stated he would like to see some figures before pro- ceeding with such a recommendation. Cou\cilmao Neils suggested that we might take an- other approach that I, indeed it is the wish of the legislature to provide assistance for this poor relief program of MinneapolO the t it not be done by readjustments in the distribution of proper V taxes. Following this discussion it was decided to defer any action or, this metter lentil the next meeting, b E OF TAX LEVY FOR STOI'SEWER b STORM DRAiNKE PURPOSES The Council had directed``,the staff to determine whether or not the Village has the Lsuthprity to levy ad valt em taxes throughout the Village for st3 m sewer purposes. The 31 Special:Cduncil-Meeting February 26, 1973 , Page Six l Council, reviewed Attorney 1efler's opinion that the Village can levy up_,to five mills, for such,purposes and may use such funds for any lawful,puroose within the Village. MOTION was made by Councilmen Neils, seconded by "ouncilman Spaeth, directing the staffotoprepare &.policy enabling the levy and use of ad valorem taxes for temporary;Yunding of storm -sewer or drainage projects which are too small to'assess on an individual basis and to prepare a specific budget recommendation before the next budget session based upon I forecast of what we will need,,)in the next five years. Motion,,carried, three ayes. I R GHT F VILLAGE TQ,MWIRE PARK DEDICATION AS A CONDITION TO,A SUBDIVISIONWAIVER Oq Febr _ ry 'S__tfieCouncil requested a report concerning the propriety of obtaining rrkd0icatl,on contributions when subdivision waivers are considered, It was Attorney fler's Iop nion'thet; if the Council deeiv. a park dedication to be in order, the applicant should be requested to,>plat or reLplat the parcel in question, NIOT.'.ON was made by 03unci l man Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, di recti ng the stai,f to prepare a,poIAcy rest)lution which would requir4 that in the case,of subdivision waivers park, dedication be roquired for those cases whereeparate parcels are created which are spec,fically for building purposes and which would not be subject to re -platting in the future. Nk`tion carried, three, ayes, l TRAFFIC STUDY REPOK COUNTY ROAC A BETWEEN I494 AND COUNTY ROAD 73 In view of requests received from interested citizens, "',the Council decided to defer dis- cussion of this matter until March 5 whir these people can be present at the meeti6g; 41 VILLAGE LOGO The Council again reviewed proposed logos for the t-illagc, and the staff was directed to continue their work making an effort to incorporate a symbol which would denote "balance", GUIDELINES TO MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On February 20 the Counci 1, di rected the staff toy prepare a p"Ol i cy rc:sol ution concerning the establishment of guidelines for members of Villagge boards and commissions, In re- viewing the proposed resolution prepared by the st,eff, the Council discusser whether such: at policy might not be eithe 'insulting or intilmidating to,individuals serving in thesecapacities and in some instances hurt innocentpeople, Ct)uncilman Neils su99ested that her than present a set of guidelines, the (Council ask each board or commission to draft a proposed code for members of that particular commission in terms of responsi- bilities to the board and the Village for presentation to new appGintees to that commis- sion. ; MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, ;hat the proposed resolution be tabled, Motion carried, three ayes, i G ff Special Council Meeting - February 26, 1973 Page Seven DOG, ORDINANCE The Council deci'±sa to defer action on the proposal to expand'the ordinance prohibiting dogs from rvp.;ng at large in certain areas of the Village until the full Council is present: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT'LABOR RELATIONS'ACT - HOUSE FILE 295 MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by'Councilman ),RESOLUTION NO. 73-95 Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 73459 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO THE ADOPTION OFoHOUSE FILE 295 IN' ITS PRESENT FORM AND ENCOURAGING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS BE MADE. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. C_C.R. REPORTS This''eitem was deferred until the full Council is present. LOAb'LIMITS ON VILLAGE STREETS 9 J The staff reported that the County and State will have load limits placed on their roads"' March L. A proposed resolution was presented to the Council which,would'enable'the Village Engineer to establish load limits on certain streets throughout the Village as he detdnnines nece:'sary and would enable private parties to obtain permits for hauling conditioned on their posting with the Village either cash or a certified check in an amount to be based upon the anticipated potential damage which could be occassioned by such hauiing. There was lengthy discussion of the problems of determining which trucks cause damage it the event certain streets do start,to break up and whether or not it is feasible to ad minister such a program on a load by load basis. The staff was directed to work,en this mrtter further and return to the Council at the next meeting. Mayor Hilde adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m. Sandra L. Haugen Village Clerk 9 0