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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING'
JUNE 25, 1973
A special meeting of the Village Council of the Virlage'of Plymouth was called to order
by Mayor Hilde at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of\It!'ie Public Works Building, 14900
Twenty-third Avenue North, Plymouth, on June 25, 1973,
PRESENT: Mayor Hi1de, Councilmen Hunt, Spaeth, Seibold and Neils, Manager Willis',
Engineer Goldberg and Planner Overhiser
ABSENT: None
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MIS- JUNE 18. 1973 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman Neils, to approve the
minutes of the June 18, 1973 Regular Council Meeting with the following addition: Page
2, paragraph 4, add: "Notion to adopt Resolution No. 73416 as amended carried on a
Roll Call vote, five ayes." Motion to approve the minutes as amended carried, five
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5 -YEAR CAPITAL IMPR01
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Manager Willis presented to the Council the staff's proposed 5 -year Capital Improvements
Program for the Village totaling $24,155,971. He indicated that the staff's proposal was
based upon their projections of developpental growth pressures io the community during
the next five years and that the land would not be wholly developed within that period.
He stated that % the staff's judgment the proposed 5 -year plan reflects planning for the
future development of use rather than reacting to specific developmental pressures. The
five year plan has been prepared around development districts which are the boundaries
of sewer service areas, and the plan, therefore, hangs upon the extension of trunk sewers.
The first year of the proposed 5 year plan recognizes the necessity to extend utilities
to areas presently partially developed which require sanitary sewers. These areas, Bass
Lake and Schmidt Lake, are presently some distance away from trunk sewers; however, their
need for them is quite apparent. After the Council has had an opportunity to review
the complete 5 -year program and determine those projects which they plan to undertake
during that time, refined cost estimates and financial planning will be undertaken. The
staff hopes that the Council will at this time provide additional guidance in order that
a more refined proposed 5 -year plan may be prepared for additional review,
The Mayor then asked for general comments from the Council, and Councilman Hunt explained
that he felt this was the first time Plymouth was in a position to extend sanitary sewer
services prior to development occuring. He questioned how marry new dwelling units could
be built upon the area proposed to receive sanitary sewer facilities. He also felt that
It would be helpful to k%.* how much new development occurred in the southwest and south-
east sanitary sewer districts after the sewers were constructed, He further stated that
he felt that the expansion of our sewer service should approximate the present growth
rate of the Village.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING'
JUNE 25, 1973
A special meeting of the Village Council of the Virlage'of Plymouth was called to order
by Mayor Hilde at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of\It!'ie Public Works Building, 14900
Twenty-third Avenue North, Plymouth, on June 25, 1973,
PRESENT: Mayor Hi1de, Councilmen Hunt, Spaeth, Seibold and Neils, Manager Willis',
Engineer Goldberg and Planner Overhiser
ABSENT: None
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MIS- JUNE 18. 1973 REGULAR MEETING
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman Neils, to approve the
minutes of the June 18, 1973 Regular Council Meeting with the following addition: Page
2, paragraph 4, add: "Notion to adopt Resolution No. 73416 as amended carried on a
Roll Call vote, five ayes." Motion to approve the minutes as amended carried, five
Ayes
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5 -YEAR CAPITAL IMPR01
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Manager Willis presented to the Council the staff's proposed 5 -year Capital Improvements
Program for the Village totaling $24,155,971. He indicated that the staff's proposal was
based upon their projections of developpental growth pressures io the community during
the next five years and that the land would not be wholly developed within that period.
He stated that % the staff's judgment the proposed 5 -year plan reflects planning for the
future development of use rather than reacting to specific developmental pressures. The
five year plan has been prepared around development districts which are the boundaries
of sewer service areas, and the plan, therefore, hangs upon the extension of trunk sewers.
The first year of the proposed 5 year plan recognizes the necessity to extend utilities
to areas presently partially developed which require sanitary sewers. These areas, Bass
Lake and Schmidt Lake, are presently some distance away from trunk sewers; however, their
need for them is quite apparent. After the Council has had an opportunity to review
the complete 5 -year program and determine those projects which they plan to undertake
during that time, refined cost estimates and financial planning will be undertaken. The
staff hopes that the Council will at this time provide additional guidance in order that
a more refined proposed 5 -year plan may be prepared for additional review,
The Mayor then asked for general comments from the Council, and Councilman Hunt explained
that he felt this was the first time Plymouth was in a position to extend sanitary sewer
services prior to development occuring. He questioned how marry new dwelling units could
be built upon the area proposed to receive sanitary sewer facilities. He also felt that
It would be helpful to k%.* how much new development occurred in the southwest and south-
east sanitary sewer districts after the sewers were constructed, He further stated that
he felt that the expansion of our sewer service should approximate the present growth
rate of the Village.
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Mayor Hilde'explalned that his first general impression was that the 5•yesr program as
presented by the staff was proposing "too much. too fast". He felt the Planning Com-
mission and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission should review the proposed program
and that a public hearing should be held by the Village Council before adopting a 5 -rear
Capital Improvements Program. He stated that when the staff revises the Grogram and re-
turns to the Council, the following items should be considered: (1) project costs; (2)
arw,cha es; (3) REC charges; (4) green acres impact projections; (5) park dedication
funds; (66) MSA funds; (7 state and federal arants; and (8) ad valorem levies including
a) bond size and term. Jb) mills per year extended over several years, and (c) cost
per typical house, i.e., $40,000. The Mayor explained that he recognized that there
were advantages and disadvantages to holding a pubic hearing but that he believed that
time Council should hold a hearing in order to give effected property owners an oppor-
tunity to express their opinions on the
proposed
plan. He stated that at the opening of
the hearing it should be made very clear as to whet the capital improvements program is
and what it 1s not, that it is not cast in concrete but will be revised and reviewed on
an annual basis. Councilmen Seibold stated that it Mould be helpful to know how much
land presently served with utilities could be developed by residential, commercial and
industrial (acres and/or dwelling units)., He questioned if the staff had assigned prior-
ities to the various items listed for each of the five years. The Manager explained that
the staff had only assigned priorities by year and not within eachyear but that the
Council should consider doing this if they wanted to rearrpnge the items.
Mayor Hilde directed the Council's attention to the 1974 program and areas shaded in red
which were proposed for sanitary sewer trunk lines to begin in 1974. He stated that
serving these areas would open an area for development that was closer to the core city
and the developed suburbs to the east, be near County Road 18 which is being completed,
is an area that also needs water service, and would serve Bass Lake and Schmidt Lake and
other proposed developments along County Road 18.
It was generally concluded that the developed areas proposed to be sewered 1n 1974 should
be considered by the staff to occur over more than one year and be divided into three or
four subareas. Councilman Neils felt that the Section 12 area should be developed first.
Councilman Hunt agreed that Section 12 should be developed except for the line running
to point NE6. Councilman Spaeth agreed that the Section 12 area should be developed
first. Councilman Seibold agreed but thought that more information should be made avail-
able which might show that all of the red area should be provided with sewer in 1974.
Mayor Hilde agreed but felt that in any area that water is provided that sanitary sewer
service should also be provided such as the area along County Road 9,
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Following a discussion of the five items proposed for construction in 1974, it was gen-
erally ag-eed that the improvements including land acquisition for future wells were
needed. It was further agreed that water extension should be made at the same time sani-
tary sewer is made available to any area in order that both utilities might be installed
and assessed at the same time. Councilman Neils indicated that the approach taken on a
softening or iron removal facility could effect the Comprehensive Water Plan and therefore
the suggested construction program,
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Streets - Proposed icor 1974
In Jiscussing the five proposed street projects it was agreed that
and that the staff should review the possibility of upgrading 10th
standard as part of the current construction program. 10th Avenue
constructed to a 5 ton standard. On the County Read 6 and Highway
provement, the staff was directed to seek an early commitment from
financial participation. The Council indicated their willingness t
Commissioners and State officials to gain support for this project,
Proposed for 1974
The Council indicated continued concern over the public's un
sewer improvements. Councilman Spaeth indicated his concern
in the Creekwood, Heights area and suggested that it be impra
Watershed District will shortly be recommending a course of
project which may not involve Village Council participation.
information on the request of New Hope for participation in
that community. The Council directed the staff to have the
all five were needed
Avenue to a 9 ton
is presently being
101 intersection im-
the County for
o contact County
willingness to accept storm
over the existing problem
ved. The Minnehaha Creek
action on the Pinetree Pond
The Council desired more
financing storm sewers in
Vicksburg Lane storm sewer
improvements incorporated with the Vicksburg Lane street improvement project.
Parks • Proposed for 1974
The Council indicated its continuing interest in developing Village parks. It was
acknowledged that a bond issue y.ould be required to finance the proposed improvements
although these imprcvements would have to be clearly spelled out before the scope of
such an issue could be defined. The general plan for 1974 and subsequent years was
felt to be a reasonable start, however additional information was requested on the inti
provements proposed for the various parks.
Public Facilities
Councilmen Spaeth, Neils and Seibold indicated they favored proceeding with a new Village
Hall at this time. Following a lengthy discussion of constructing a rew Village Hall,
it was generally concluded that it would be desirable to lease the additional office
space for a period of three to five years. It 4as agreed that it would be highly de-
sirable to incorporate the new Village Hall in the proposed Downtown Plymouth develop-
ment, but that a firm development package would have to be proposed first. It was indi-
cated that the Council might establish a firm date for making its own commitment to move
ahead with a new Village Hall and that prior to that date that developers proppoosing to
build a downtown area be requested to submit concept plans which could be rev liwed by
the Village. It was agreed that it would take at least two years to plan. build and
occupy a facility once the location had been determined; therefore. if a decision were
to be made in the summer of 1974 as to a location. a Village Hall would not be occupied
until 1976. The Manager was directed to review available temporary office space for a
period of three years, with extensions for an additional three years, and to return
with the information at the July 16 meting.
It was the consensus of the Council that Fire Station N2 should be built and that the
provision for an aerial platform truck would be desirable but that the Ccuticil would
like to have more information concerning that proposal from the Fire Chief on July 16.
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Fol lrevinq a di c4ssion of the draft nap which had been submitted to the Council for their
revi -.w. the f '!lowing items were agreed to: (1) that the following be added te' the third
paragraphiunOr Notice on the face of the map:, "and when determined; the land uses in
the area Nill(be revised"& Q that In the draft resolution that is prepared for Council
consideration thatlit be ciearly stated that the existing Zoning Ordinance will govern
future land uget until such time as the Zoning Ordinance is revised and adopted to in-
corporate thei'concepts of the Comprebensive Plan.
Mkror HVIde odjourned the meeting at 11.35 p.m.
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