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SPECIAL' COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 13, 1973
A special meeting of the ,Tillage Council of the Village (f Plymouth was called to order
by Mayor Hi de at 7:38 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Bui ding, 14900-
7wenty-thirty Avenue North, Plymouth, on August 130 197361
PRESENT: 14YIDr Hilde, Councilmen'
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Hvnt and Seibold, Nun iger Willis, Engiz*ir Goldbo rg,
apner Overhiser and Finance Director Rickert
ABSENT: ' C4unciLnen Neils and Spaeth
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Rbgular Council Meeting A Wwt 60 1973
MDTION was, made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman tkmt r to approve the minutes
of the Au$ust 6, 1973 Regular Council Meeting. Motion carried, three ayes.
PRa= Nb. 306 - X WUK AVENUE D MWVE*MS SO= OF RAILROAD TRACKS
A report has been Vrepared by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates. Inc., with
reference to the uVrovemehits of Xenium .Lane between the Chicago-Northwestgm Railroad
tracks and approximately 1320 feet south thereof by the installation of sanitary)s+awer,
watermain, 9 ton bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter, drainage facilities and
necessary appurtenances, and a report was received by the Council on August 1!$0,1973.
Because the unit cost was so high, it was suggested that Projects
in the report by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and .Associates, Inc.,
struction and assessment purposes.
MDTION was made by (councilman Seibold, secon&4by Councilman
Hunt, to adoppt RESOLUTION NO. 73-327. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
nm PRELDaZy REPORT ON PROTECT NO. 306 AND ORDERING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE FIELD ON PROJECT N0., 306 ON AUGUST 27, 1973 AT
7:30 P.M.
Motion carried on Roll Call vote, three ayes.
1974 BUDGET PRIGRITIES AND OBJ9t.TIVES
Mayor Hilde said the following four points were priorities in 1972:
1. Planning - A new Guide Plan was developed.
306and ,3011, as outlined
be . combined for con-
2. F nonce A new Finance Director wa•• brought in, along with a good deal of new
equipment. In addition there was a complete overhaul in the bookkeeping
system fram A to Z.
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3. Public Works and Eggineering
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Prior to 1972;•priorities were such areas as police and fire_, engineering and building.
Priotities for-','1973`'are--\as follows:
l .Public Works;'and hagineering - rove records ; "and 'procedures
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20 Parks,r
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Village has taken on a.Tot of population 'and the peopleIswants are
from the basics to more recreational things
3. Fire
4. Police
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IS. Building inspection and Envirooraiental control =
Now we can, consider some of the 'firier things like a cleaner community and inproved parks
and recreational facilities.
Councilman Hunt felt that from an over all standpoint on tho/budget, we should end up
budgetwise- close to the same expenditures in 1973 as last year.,
buncilman.Seibold suggested reviewing the status of the 1973 budget to see where we are
concerning Revenue vs. Expenditures. Mat kind of a look are we going to take at the
money situattion for 1974?
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Mayor Hilde felt, theoretically, that we shoule, not establish specifir. epOar units at
this time, but rather we should start with -A plwom vl%se. w3 think this: ta raamity needs;
then look at the cost of these things; and fia-al 7 ^ter.Ar what is, really needed
against our ability to pay for it%
Councilman Seibold felt that because we 941.1 be seeing new, and different types of buildings
going up in Plymouth, additional fire protection will be necessary. We may also wish to
look at the personnel situation in the fire department s Plymouth g%:ts larger. He did
not suggest, however, that we have a paid fire dep&rtmetat but rather than reacting to a
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3. Public Works and Eggineering
4,Assessing
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Prior to 1972;•priorities were such areas as police and fire_, engineering and building.
Priotities for-','1973`'are--\as follows:
l .Public Works;'and hagineering - rove records ; "and 'procedures
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20 Parks,r
they
Village has taken on a.Tot of population 'and the peopleIswants are
from the basics to more recreational things
3. Fire
4. Police
1
IS. Building inspection and Envirooraiental control =
Now we can, consider some of the 'firier things like a cleaner community and inproved parks
and recreational facilities.
Councilman Hunt felt that from an over all standpoint on tho/budget, we should end up
budgetwise- close to the same expenditures in 1973 as last year.,
buncilman.Seibold suggested reviewing the status of the 1973 budget to see where we are
concerning Revenue vs. Expenditures. Mat kind of a look are we going to take at the
money situattion for 1974?
I•
Mayor Hilde felt, theoretically, that we shoule, not establish specifir. epOar units at
this time, but rather we should start with -A plwom vl%se. w3 think this: ta raamity needs;
then look at the cost of these things; and fia-al 7 ^ter.Ar what is, really needed
against our ability to pay for it%
Councilman Seibold felt that because we 941.1 be seeing new, and different types of buildings
going up in Plymouth, additional fire protection will be necessary. We may also wish to
look at the personnel situation in the fire department s Plymouth g%:ts larger. He did
not suggest, however, that we have a paid fire dep&rtmetat but rather than reacting to a
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3. Public Works and Eggineering
4,Assessing
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Prior to 1972;•priorities were such areas as police and fire_, engineering and building.
Priotities for-','1973`'are--\as follows:
l .Public Works;'and hagineering - rove records ; "and 'procedures
V
20 Parks,r
they
Village has taken on a.Tot of population 'and the peopleIswants are
from the basics to more recreational things
3. Fire
4. Police
1
IS. Building inspection and Envirooraiental control =
Now we can, consider some of the 'firier things like a cleaner community and inproved parks
and recreational facilities.
Councilman Hunt felt that from an over all standpoint on tho/budget, we should end up
budgetwise- close to the same expenditures in 1973 as last year.,
buncilman.Seibold suggested reviewing the status of the 1973 budget to see where we are
concerning Revenue vs. Expenditures. Mat kind of a look are we going to take at the
money situattion for 1974?
I•
Mayor Hilde felt, theoretically, that we shoule, not establish specifir. epOar units at
this time, but rather we should start with -A plwom vl%se. w3 think this: ta raamity needs;
then look at the cost of these things; and fia-al 7 ^ter.Ar what is, really needed
against our ability to pay for it%
Councilman Seibold felt that because we 941.1 be seeing new, and different types of buildings
going up in Plymouth, additional fire protection will be necessary. We may also wish to
look at the personnel situation in the fire department s Plymouth g%:ts larger. He did
not suggest, however, that we have a paid fire dep&rtmetat but rather than reacting to a
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particular situation, wesidd act before it kappas. We should establish sine sort'
of a frfrge benefit program for f ire m in addition -.p their salary.
As a main'priority, Councilman Seibgld felt that 'equipment and personnel in the fire
depart.t shwtd be considered. ftor Hi13h asked if the possibility of having a
full time chied shoul,e' be considered. Cmancilm m Rmt feels that facilities are
causing recruiting F' Olemus', mainly because we do not have saoeone to look after the
facilities and equipmrht we do have.
Mayor t=ilde stated that as a cm n=ty grows, organizations grog and needs for par-
ticular positions, are created as duties change. We need to anticipate change to
maintain capabhities.
Roth Councilmen Hkunt and Seibold agreed that Parks was a major priority. They would
like to see OLe Park Department prepare a4 five-year prom, and would also like to
have a session wilt+, the Park Department. Mayor Hilde will set up a meeting with the
Counci] and the Park Department as early as possible; suggested dates were August 23
and Aupmt 2
Mayor Hilde listed the following priorities:
1. Fire do artment. The fire department should be given some goals to help them
in. e r recruiting.
a) facilities
b) equittent
c) fringe benefits for men
2. Parks and Trails (including sidewalks), tennis courts, swimming facilities, etc.
The caanamity seems to be ready to nave now, so the Council should help initiate
things like the junk and litter cavWgn, cultural things (like symphonies and other
high quality camunity events). Maybe there could be an assigned group to plan things --
similar to an Aquatennial coamittee.
Councilum Hunt feels there is a growing desire for, more tennis courts, and wondered
if the Village and School s;.mtems couldn't work out a joint program. The Manager
stated that Wayzata School district has been most cooperative to work with on other
Program •
Councilman Hunt thought the Village should construct the tennis cuurts with the
schools using them during the school days and then lea%ing-them open to the public
evenings, holidays and weekends. He suggested constructing them at several elementary
schools which are centrally located to ma W neighborhoods
NDTICK was made by Flayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman Nutt, directing the Manager to
set up a meeting as soon as, possible with school district #284 to discuss the folloAdq
points:
1. General matters whioli the school board wants to discuss
2. Water assessment at Kayzata High School
3. Areas of cooperative development, ego joint park rec.vation facilities.
Motion carried, three ayeli .
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particular situation, wesidd act before it kappas. We should establish sine sort'
of a frfrge benefit program for f ire m in addition -.p their salary.
As a main'priority, Councilman Seibgld felt that 'equipment and personnel in the fire
depart.t shwtd be considered. ftor Hi13h asked if the possibility of having a
full time chied shoul,e' be considered. Cmancilm m Rmt feels that facilities are
causing recruiting F' Olemus', mainly because we do not have saoeone to look after the
facilities and equipmrht we do have.
Mayor t=ilde stated that as a cm n=ty grows, organizations grog and needs for par-
ticular positions, are created as duties change. We need to anticipate change to
maintain capabhities.
Roth Councilmen Hkunt and Seibold agreed that Parks was a major priority. They would
like to see OLe Park Department prepare a4 five-year prom, and would also like to
have a session wilt+, the Park Department. Mayor Hilde will set up a meeting with the
Counci] and the Park Department as early as possible; suggested dates were August 23
and Aupmt 2
Mayor Hilde listed the following priorities:
1. Fire do artment. The fire department should be given some goals to help them
in. e r recruiting.
a) facilities
b) equittent
c) fringe benefits for men
2. Parks and Trails (including sidewalks), tennis courts, swimming facilities, etc.
The caanamity seems to be ready to nave now, so the Council should help initiate
things like the junk and litter cavWgn, cultural things (like symphonies and other
high quality camunity events). Maybe there could be an assigned group to plan things --
similar to an Aquatennial coamittee.
Councilum Hunt feels there is a growing desire for, more tennis courts, and wondered
if the Village and School s;.mtems couldn't work out a joint program. The Manager
stated that Wayzata School district has been most cooperative to work with on other
Program •
Councilman Hunt thought the Village should construct the tennis cuurts with the
schools using them during the school days and then lea%ing-them open to the public
evenings, holidays and weekends. He suggested constructing them at several elementary
schools which are centrally located to ma W neighborhoods
NDTICK was made by Flayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman Nutt, directing the Manager to
set up a meeting as soon as, possible with school district #284 to discuss the folloAdq
points:
1. General matters whioli the school board wants to discuss
2. Water assessment at Kayzata High School
3. Areas of cooperative development, ego joint park rec.vation facilities.
Motion carried, three ayeli .
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Nkiyor Hilde-did not think we could hold the same dollar amount in 1974's budget"as in
1973 became of inflation and growth, Coachman Hint thought General Obligation bonds
omld be issued an some of the larger projects rather than a small amount for them in
the budget.
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Mayor iiilde feels we need more policemen, while Councilman Seibold felt we needed in-
creased fire protectim because of more buildings (such as apartments, entertainment
places, doing up in Plymouth.
Mayor Hilde suggested that we consider the ponibility of three bond programs:
1. Public Works building' expansion for temporary use as a Village ill_,, and for
Public Works use when permanent Village Hall facilities are cmWtn:cted
2. Facilities for the fire department must be expanded
3. Park facilities
RbVEMD;S AND EMMMMES FOk PERIOD ENDING ANE 30, 1973
Finance Director Ricker prepared a Summaryof Revenues and Expenditures for tha period
ending June 30, 1973 foi the Camcil s review. There were several areas of question on
the.Department Summary of Expenditures and Encumbrances vs. Budget appropriations which
were brought to the attention of Finance Director Ricker, 'and he will furnish these
answers to the Council at a later meeting. At the present time, however, it was felt
there were no real trouble ::c tia' Council to worry about. Expenditures and
Revenues were pretty much in line with the budgeted figures.
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PUBLIC MOVEIM ASSES W HEARINGS
Imager Willis indicated that the projects scheduled for assessment hearings are not
yet coepleted, therefore, final costs are not 4town. Rather than proceed with estimated
costs, the Manager sunested that the projects be assessed as they are coWleted. Ihyor
Hilde suggested that the Council have assessment hearings only when the final constimction
costs are knam, and forget the October target date. The Council members agreed; and
pointed out that this was their intent after the 1972 hearings., The special ae-s ssment
hearing tentatively scheduled for September 10+ 1973 is cancelled.
Mtyor tilde adjourned the council meting at 9:41 p.m.
Susan L. Larsen
Village Clerk
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