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M I N UT E S
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 18, 1974 .
A reu-ar meeting ofthe Plymouth Ctty Council was called to)order by Mayor Hi l de at
7:30 P,M, in the Council Chambers 4r the Public Works Building, 14900 Twenty-third
Avenue North, Plymouth, on November 18', 1974. '
PRES'ENT,; Mayor`Hilde. Councilmeir;,tlefls and Seibold, Manager Willis, EngineerGoldberg,
Planner Oillerud, Attorney Lefler, Consul ing Engineer Olson, and Deputy
City Clerk Bol ni ck.'
ABSENT:' Councilmen Hunt and Spaeth,
MINUTES
MOTION wa's madeAby Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman MINUTES - REGULAR COUNGI
Seibold. to approve the minutes of"the October 21, 1974 Regular CIL MEETING
Council Meeting, Notion carried, three ages. '' OCTOBER 21, 1474
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MOTIONwas made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman 14INUTES - SPECIAL
Neils„ to approve the minutes of the October 28, 1974 Special 'COUNCIL MEETING
Council Meati ng, OCTOBER 286 1974
tem 4-B
Councilman Seibold rioted that in the second line of paragraph
3, page 315, the woad "solve" should,be substituted for the
word "serve", Correctioa was noted,
Motion to approve the minutes carried, three ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman MINUTES - REGULAR
Seibold, to approve the minutes of the November 4, 1974 COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Council Meeting. Motion carried, three ayes, NOVEMBER 46 1974
Item 4-C
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Mayor Hilde. MINUTES - SPLCIAL
to approve the minutes of the November 7, 1971 Special Council COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting, Motion carried, two ayes, Councilman Seibold abstained, NOVEMBER 7. 1974
Item 4-0
PUBLIC HEARING
Consulting Engineer Olson expl-iined that Project No. 501 called PROJECT NO, 501
for the upgrading of Fernbrook Lane to a nine Lon street, with FERNBROOK LANE
curb and gutter, and minor revisions to utility lines, Estimated STREET IMPROVEMENT
cost of street construction: $90,415.00% estimated assessable Item 5-A
front feet: 11855,5; estimated cost per foot: 1)'48,75. The
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estfMated cost of utility construction `is $19,358,00,
Mayor Hi 1 de opened the pub" c heart nq at 7:42 P,M,
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Funk Harris of B. W. and Lep=-Harris Co. , 812 Bui,iders ' Exchange
Building, Mi nntapol i s, spoke against the project for this time,
He sai d it would ultimately be necessary, but ques Boned its
current timeliness, He asked that the City postpone the project
untl i the development project of his firm gets underway, or,
until staff can demonstrate a traffic need: He .eaid the con-
utr1sctifon of the City's project couYd be timed ir. accordance
witi, the street construction of the Harris project.;
Dennis Eyler, of the Minnesota Highway Department, expressed=;the
department's concerns rye the . Fernbrook ,and State Highway 55 niter-)
section,, He showed Council members their recommendat jon, whi th ,
included constri.cti on of an island and a turn lane,
Mayor Hilde c7i sed the public hearing at 7:50 P,M, '
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Seibold,
to defer consideration of this matter, as to whether or not to
order the `projei.;.; until it can be brought before a full Council
of four or five members, Motion carried, three ayes,
Mr,
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s as'ced to be notified when tha item is next placed on
it agenda, ,
PETITIONS\ D COMMUNICATIONS
It was the reccmmendation of the Planning Commission that the re"
quest of Parkers lake Baptist Church for a Conditional Use
Permit to operate an attitudinal education service in their va-
cant church building at 1500 County Road 6 be approved, subject
to the condi tions cited in the November 13, 1974 staff report.
The service was to be providWby Personal Dynamics.
lin, ! 44non Vier °' ; gest 35th Street, St, Louis Park, who is
a member of '`a rkers 'Lake B pti st Church, responded to the conditions
set by the P1 dnni ng Unni ssi on, He felt that all cor ,i ti ons rout d
by met satisfactorilly:
Leo Hauser III, of Personal Dynamics, described the service, He
stated that they in-struct the persons who subsequently instruct
members of re 1 i gi ous , educat' j or. sl , governmental and oust gess
establishments, in the area of attitudinal relationships,
it was the consensus of the Council that the use was more of im
office/bust ness type than resi lents al ,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils seconded by Councilman
Seibold, that the request of Parkers Lake Baptist Church for
Conditional Use Fermi t for Personal Dynamics to operate an
a;,ti tudi nal educa4i on service in their vacant church building
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PARKERSS LAKE BAPTIST
CHURCH %% CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
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PARKERSS LAKE BAPTIST
CHURCH %% CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
Item 6-C
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he 4ini ed for the following reasons:' (1) it is questionable
rhethe r the activities of , r sogal Dynamics constitute an educa-
t,'onal use; 2) tie intruded use is a business in a.residential
aistrict; (3) it is likely that the successive use woyld also be
of an "Office nature; and (4) a Conditional Use Permit for a
i limited period of time would not be practical per the cost of
arqui si ti on to Personal Dynamics. Motion carried, three ayes.
At the direction of the Coiimci 1, staff researched the , appeal ,of MR. K'S SIGN VARIANT
Rick Kumerfield of Mr. K's Menswear relative to his request for ,APPEAL
a sign variance. It was pointed nut by staff -,,hat the alterna- Item 6-E. !
ti ves wou l d'be to allow eAens i on 'by variance c f an existing
non -conforming sign, or the potentiol' construc'.ion of a new
pylon sign in the middle of the parking lot.
MOTION was made by MayorA lde seconded by Councilman Neils, RESOLUTION N0. 74-556
to adopt RESOLUTION N0.'74-656, A RESOLUTION 4PPROVING SIGN
VARIANCE PER REQUEST OF RICK KUMERFI.ELD,
Councilman Seibold stated; object*6n to the motion oii the basis
that ;i: perpeltuates a non -conforming use. He said there must
be sora kind of hardship to justify the variance.
Motion to adopt Resolution N0. 74-556 cgried on a roll call
vote, two ayes. Councilman Seibold voted nay.
It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the JER%FE P. BEGIN -
request of Jerome P. Begin for renewal of a Conditional Use CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Permit to continue operating a'sanitary landfill at the south- Item 6-A
east corner of !-494 and County Road 9 be approved, subject >
to the conditions cited in the November 7, 1974 staff report.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Coun-Tilman RESOLUTION NO. 74-557
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 74-557, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PEWIT, PER REQUEST OF JEROME P, BEGIN. Motion
carried on a roll call vote, throe ayes,
The Council. by prior action, approved a transfer of certain COUNTY ROAD 9 RIGHT-
resictrals of parcels of land in conjunctioa with vacation of she OF -WAY VACATION
old Counkv Road 9 right-of-way and Lancaster Lane right-of-way, Item 64
per request cs Metram Properties. A condttlon of the transfer
was that Me ram ,*riuld construct'germa in thQ area south of the
new County Road 9, Staff f is now bsen informed that Metfoam
is no longer willing construct the berm
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, that the entire matter now be dropped. Notion carried,
th rve ayes,
The Planning Commission has notified the Ctiuncil that it would COMMUNICATION FROM
like to begin the hearing procees on the new Zoning Oediglance PLANNING COMMISSInN -
early in 19754 NEW ZONING ORDINANCE
Item 6-D
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NOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman'Nells,
to direct the staff to prepare a schedule forthe next three - four
months, to include consideration of the new 'Zoning Ordinance,
first of the year appointments, consideration of "dirt work",
etc*, The schedule should attempt to prevent consideration of
too many weighty items at one time. Motion carried, three ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Nei.., to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 74-558, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
REQUESTcSOR PAYMENT NO. 1 - PROJECT NOS. 307, 406 AND 407 -
RADISSON MOTOR INN SITE, CREEKWOOD HEIGHTS STORM SEWER, AND
25TW AVENUE SURFACING. Notion carried on a roll call vote,
three ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 74-5599 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO, 2 - PROJECT NO., 302 - WATER TREATMENT
r -SANT, Motion carried on a roll cal' vote, three ayes.
Staff irfonned the Council that negotiations for parcels to
be acquired by the 1972 LAWCON Project ure in the final stages.
It was recommended that an agreement be drawn between the
sellers of two parcels and the City wherein the City would
agree to construct a ba,orier at such time as West Medicine
Lake Road were to be relocated,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 74-560, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AN: THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE TIME OF WEST MEDICINE LAKE ROAD RELOCA-
TION, Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, -BOARDS ANDCOMMI SIONS
It was agreed to hold over consideration of items 7-A (Open
Meeting Law Attorney General's Opinions) and ?-D (Third
Quarter Financial Report) until there is a full Council present,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt OROTNANCE N0, 74-23, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR SUNDAY SALES OF IN'iOXICATING
LIQUORS. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt ORDINANCE N0, 7444. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 416 OF CHAPTER III OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO HOURS
KQUEST FOR PAYMENT N0.
I - PROJECT NOS, 3079
406 b 407 - RADISSON
µ)TOR INN SITE, CRE[
1tee WOOD MTS, STORM SEWI,
R 625TH AVE.
SURFACING Item 64(
a) RESOLUTION N0;
74458 REOUES T ' FOR PAYMENT
NO, 2 - PROJECT NO.
302 + , WATER TREATMENT
PLANT I telt 64(
b) RESOLUTION NO.
74459 PURCHASE
AGREEMENT - LAWCON PARCELS 14 b
15 Item 6-
G RESOLUTION ,14
560 ORDINANCE
REVISIONS - i tern
74 SUNDAY LIQUOR
SW3 ORDINANCE -NO, 74-
23 HOURS OF SALES
Or INTOXICATING
LIQUORS ORDINMCE NO,
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FOR SALES OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS.
call vote, three ayes,
Motion carried on a roll
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt. ORDINANCE NO. 74-259 AN'ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 5.05 OF CHAPTER III OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO HOURS
OF CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS,, Motion '
carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
NOTION was nude by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt ORDINANCE NO, 74-26, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 3.12(c) OF CHAPTER III OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
HOURS OF CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF NON -INTOXICATING MALT
LIQUOR. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt ORDINANCE NO, 74-27, A!4'9RDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 11 OF CHAPTER V OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO CONDUCT
IN PUBLIC PARKS, Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayr-
The Co. inti 1 considered a proposed ordinance which would prohibit
the starO ng or maintaining of fires on or beneath any i al cony
of apartments or multiple dwellings. It was the consersus of
the Council that more information would be required whi Ch would
substantiae the need for such an ordinance, Further, the possi-
bility of conditions under which burning might be permitted
should also be considered,
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, that no a :tion on the proposed ordinance re fires on or
beneath balconies of multiple dwel 1 i nge1 be taken tonight; and,
further, that the staff be directed to reword the ordinance in
accordance with the Council's discussion,
MOTION' was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to amend the mtoion to ask that the staff bring forth
a demonstration of need, and a listing of conditions under which
it would be permitted, as opposed to where it would be prohibited,
Motion carried, three ayes,
Main motion, as amended, carried, three ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilim
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 74-561, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
A POLICY WHEREIN STAFF REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HOM?WONER
ASSOCIATIONS,
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, that at the end of the sentence which reads, "The staff
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HOURS OF CONSUMPTION b
DISPLAY OF INTOXICATING
LIQUORS
ORDINANCE NO.74-25
HOURS OF CONSUMPTION b
DISPLAY OF NON -
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUC.
ORDINANCE NO, 74-26
CONDUCT Iy PUBLIC PARKS
OR91NANCE NO, 7447
FIRFS - BALCONIFS OF
MULTIPLF DWELLINGS.
POLICY - MAKING STAFF
REPORTS AVAILABLE TO
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATI
Item 7-C
RESOLUTION NL,
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shall make such reports available not less than eight (8) hours
prior to the meeting at w;,iich time the particular item is to be
presented," should be inserted the words "but at no time sooner
than these reports bei rq received by the Planning Commission or
Council." Motion to amend carried, three ayes,
Councilman Seibold pointed out that the burden is on the homeowner
associations to present their Mequests ; and, only that item fr'\m
the packet which is requested should be provided.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 74-561, as amended, carried on a-'
roll call votre. three ayes.
Staff presented a report on the proposed Regional Open Space
System Plan of the Metropolitan Council, which involves.
of particular interest tb Plymouth, proposals for regional
trail segments and a new Medicine Lake Regional Park. The
latter would encompass over 200 acreF of lard, of which,
approximately 160 acres is now owned by the Mission Partnership
and approximately 30 acres is part of the Mission Farm property.
Planner Diilerud explained that the shoreline property makes
it a high priority, as it is planned to be a park with a high
level of activity, including water -related activities. He
sought Council input for the upcoming Metropolitan Council public
hearing regarding the proposals,
Council members pointed out the difficulty of the situation,
wherein a private venture has been in the development stage
for some time al raady, involving a high degree of citizen
input in the decision-making regailding that development, Concern
was expressed re the potential loss of citizen Involvement at
this point,
Concern was also expressed re potential loss of revenue to the
City, due to 1xisting or planned utility lines for which assessments
were anticipated,
Councilman Neils stateer,oncern re activity on the lake. He would
want assurances that there would be restraints -re motorized use
of tha lake,
Councilman Seibold questioned if Planning Commission And Park and
Recreation Commission input could be added to the minutes of the
November 26 hearing after the actual time of the hearing,
Cliff French, of the Hennepin County Park ResFrve District, stated
that for tho regional park to take place, theiA would have to be
agreement by the City of Plymouth, the Metropolitan Council, the
Hennepin Cow.ty Park Reserve District, and the developers who
presently (ml, a large portion of the proposed regional park area.
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SYSTEM PLAN
Item 7-H
Mr. French s':rE.ssed the importance of the lake to the entiro project.
He also poin-;ed to the high activity level anticipated, but pointed
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out that restrictions re power boats, etc. would present no problem.
Mr. French believed that special assessments relative to existing or ordered
projects would be paid. Future work would have to be discussed at the appropriate
time.
He noted for the Coancil that the Metropolitan Council's plan would have to be
approved by the end of the ye_.r, and in the hands of the State Legislature when
it convenes in 1975,
Peter Pflaum, of Mission Partnership, said that the partnership would be willing
to consider selling for a fair price, with the stipulation that they not be stuck
in a situation where tnery are no funds and the project is delayed, He said that
if the Metropolitan Council, and other parties, were serious, they must take
rapid action.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct the staff
to represent the Cour;.ii at the November 26, 1974 hearing, as follows. The
City has had inadequate time to give thorough consideration to the plan. The
Council needs more time to take a definitive position, but generally takes the
following position:
1. We think the idea of a regional park in this area is consistent with our
concepts of trying to get the most out of the lake for regional purposes,
keeping in mind that we applied ;'or federal, state and county funds to up-
gadiffcancelarge our two beaches on the basis that these parks weieof metsv
2. We arP concerned that the City of 'ai rly ,,compensated for the
revenue that is required for the A at -d through the area and intended
to serve the area.
3. We are concerned that the use of n nark: ne , sistent with our view as to
how the park should be used by the ",blic. example, no use of large,
fast motor Loats on the lake.
4. We must review this plan with the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission. Because of the interest of the Mission Partnership and
the citizens, they must study the proposal and have input.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils to amend the motion to indicate that the City
woul d chsi re that the of timate park plan, if ot:-eami se approve, be compatible with
the City street and thovvughfare plan, Motion was accepted by Mayor Hilde as
a friendly amendment,
Councilman Seibold said that he did not think the Council should commit beyond
the wording of the introductory comments. He said that it was inconsistent to
state that there was not time to formulate a position, and then makt., specific
recommendati ons .
Councilman Neils suggested that the beginning could be reworded to express
Plymouth':, belief that the regional park could be consistent with Plymouth
concspts, and that further consideration an review would have to speak to the
followir issues, as stated in the motion. Mayor Hilde accepted same as a
friendly amendment.
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Mr. Pflaum asked for a stress on the need for rapid action,
Mayor Hilde suggested that the motion be amended further to
indicate that because the Council is concerned that a land -
owner/petitioner is in the middle of moving ahead with a project,
the City wI l l cooperate to speedily arrive at a decision. Cc unci 1-
rran Neils, as seconder, also accepted this as a friendly amend-
ment.
Motion carried, two ayes. Councilman Seibold 4 ed nay.
MOTION oas made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt 1IFSOLUTION NO. 74-562, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT N0. 401-001 - LANCASTER LANE LIFT
STATION - TO NORTHERN CONTRACTING OF MINNEAPOLIS, Motion
carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
It was noted that further clarification would be needed as
who was the actual lcw bidder en the alternate selected for
Project No,, 401-002 - Lancaster Lane Force Main.
AWARD a1 B 14 - PO3'ECT
40. 4J) -P00'1 - LANCASTER
LANE FT STATION
Item
RESG'_U"" L'Q'v 110. '14,,562
to AWARD OF BID •
PROJEC14
F0. V loo 0 2 LANCASTER
LAVE t 3RCE MAIN
Item 1-Elb)
MOTION was rade by Councilman Neils, seconded ty Councilman
Seiboid, to defer the action of awarding of bid for Project
No. 401-002, Lancaster Lane Force Main, for further clarifica-
tion of who is low bidder. Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 74-563, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
PRELIMINARY REPORT AND ORDERING HEARING - PROJECT NO, 502 -
MAPLEDELL UIII.I'TIES, Motion carried on a roll call vote,
three ages,
Councilman Neils asked about trunk routing in the south end
of the Mapledell plat. Consulting Engineer Olson stated that
it would be p xcferable to do it as shown in the preliminary
report. Councilman Neils asked if the 12" water main on
Dunkirk Lane might be eliminated. Mr, Olson responded that
ii distribution onalysir. showed a need. He said he would check if
it could be eliminated and handled elsewhere, Councilman Neils
also asked it the sewer trunk service could Lie extended to
the manhole cast of the sin1le family plat. Mr. Olson said that
it could to added to the final desiyn.
MOTIC 1 was made by Councilman Seibold.:ec#)nded by Councilman
Nei 1 s, to adoot RE'Sult !' 1 lon Nu, 1.1-561, A RESOLUTIOA ACCEPTING
PRELIMINARY REPORT iV,10 3RDt:R14G 1 EARIN - ROJECT NO, 504 -
ZACHARY LANE STREET AND STORM SE ,I
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Nlotion carried on a roll
call vote, three ayes.
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MAPLEDELL ITILITIES -
PRELIM VARY REPORT
Item 7, F(a;
RESOLUTION NO, 74-563
PROJECT NO , 504 -
ZACHAM LANE SIRE it
STORM SERER -
P `:EL I1MI NARY R! eJR'6-
Item 7-F(b)
R; SOLUTION NO, '74-96.;
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Councilman Neils noted that concern had previously been expressed
re extension of Zachary, per consideration of a parkway for
some time in the future. He asked if placement ofl,a Zachary
connection should be made to the east or west. Mei. Olson Said
it could be' done: there could be some channel + zati on.
Cpunci 1 members deci'ded to defer the Suburban Rate Authority
report until there Is a full Council. '
MOTION wad made by Councilman Seibold,seconded by Councilmen
Neils,, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 74465, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE COMNISSICNER OF HIGHWAYS TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT IN,
SECURING FEDERAL FONOING - T.H. 101 FAU PROJECT. Motion carried
on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MISCELLANEOUS,
Councilman Seibold reported that he had ioeceived a letter from
Loring Staples, of the Metropolitan Transit Co.,unission. Legis.,
l ati on has been enacted which stabilized fare rihtes for buses
in the metropolitan area. No fare cast exceed 50t one way.
The loss in revenue will be made up in taxation. The Medicine
Lake Bus Co., which is not subject to this action, has
requested a 104 incrpese, wthich will make it approximately 20¢
higher than the MTC. The'letter pointed out options which might
be considered in response to this request.
1 The MTC can approve the hive if the bus lines show need.
It is anticipated that need can be shown,
2s rhe bis lines can be subsidized. This is not likely
at this time.
3, The Medicine Lake Bus Vnes coulO be purchased. This has
been declined by the bus company.
4, The MTC could remove Plymouth from the tax district.
This is also not likely, as the south area of the City
is said to make use of the bus facilities provided
5. The City of Plymou h could initiate condbmnation proceedings,
Councilmen Neils suggested that a message be directed to Mr.
Staples, stating that in the City's view, the MTC and its
operating authority hc.s appeared to have launched Onto a
phi 1 osophy of operational subsidy without seriously cirmu i deri ng
the bosit or criteria of how it should be used or impi..vented;
that heroin they have created a problem, which solution is
in setting forth management criteria,
Mayor Hilde and councilman Seibold said thr. would prefer to
say nothing.
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SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
Item 74
T.H. 101 FAU PROJECT -
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
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RESOLUTION NO% 74_465
BUS FARE INCREASE
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Councilman Neils noted that concern had previously been expressed
re extension of Zachary, per consideration of a parkway for
some time in the future. He asked if placement ofl,a Zachary
connection should be made to the east or west. Mei. Olson Said
it could be' done: there could be some channel + zati on.
Cpunci 1 members deci'ded to defer the Suburban Rate Authority
report until there Is a full Council. '
MOTION wad made by Councilman Seibold,seconded by Councilmen
Neils,, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 74465, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE COMNISSICNER OF HIGHWAYS TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT IN,
SECURING FEDERAL FONOING - T.H. 101 FAU PROJECT. Motion carried
on a roll call vote, three ayes.
MISCELLANEOUS,
Councilman Seibold reported that he had ioeceived a letter from
Loring Staples, of the Metropolitan Transit Co.,unission. Legis.,
l ati on has been enacted which stabilized fare rihtes for buses
in the metropolitan area. No fare cast exceed 50t one way.
The loss in revenue will be made up in taxation. The Medicine
Lake Bus Co., which is not subject to this action, has
requested a 104 incrpese, wthich will make it approximately 20¢
higher than the MTC. The'letter pointed out options which might
be considered in response to this request.
1 The MTC can approve the hive if the bus lines show need.
It is anticipated that need can be shown,
2s rhe bis lines can be subsidized. This is not likely
at this time.
3, The Medicine Lake Bus Vnes coulO be purchased. This has
been declined by the bus company.
4, The MTC could remove Plymouth from the tax district.
This is also not likely, as the south area of the City
is said to make use of the bus facilities provided
5. The City of Plymou h could initiate condbmnation proceedings,
Councilmen Neils suggested that a message be directed to Mr.
Staples, stating that in the City's view, the MTC and its
operating authority hc.s appeared to have launched Onto a
phi 1 osophy of operational subsidy without seriously cirmu i deri ng
the bosit or criteria of how it should be used or impi..vented;
that heroin they have created a problem, which solution is
in setting forth management criteria,
Mayor Hilde and councilman Seibold said thr. would prefer to
say nothing.
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Item 74
T.H. 101 FAU PROJECT -
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
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RESOLUTION NO% 74_465
BUS FARE INCREASE
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It was agreed, that Councilmar; Seibold would informally express
to -,Mr. Staples the belief of the Council n, -kers that the MTC
created the pMlcin, and `-they must; now solve i t, prefer ably
t.hroueh revmoval af Plymouth from the district.
Paul J: Anderson, 16820 24th Avenue'North', asked to speak re REQUEST TO SPEAK RE
the Parkers lake Church request'considerid earlier in the evening. PAkKERS LAKE CHURCH
He asked if a church, school or esidenae wgull be the only REQUEST
acceptablerA cses for the vacant c iurch h01 di ng Mayor Hi 1 de
explained the policy of the Counc(l initerms of, protecting
the citizens from commercial and ifnduetrial encroachments
in residential areas.
Mayor H11 de adjourned the Council meeting at 1 l :1J0 P,M,
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