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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.
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT UNDER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
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Mayor Hilde inquired as to the status of our application for a grant for the construction
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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: .
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ifpeiriit ng fund for
been confint,ed by tl
Anti; gni, gime the
113OLL T I ON NO, 73-92
RESOLUTION NO. 73-93
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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