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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-18-1974Page 3261-1. 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 Itew, 4-A J 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 i 0 Regular Council Meeting November 18, 1974 Page 327 estfMated cost of utility construction `is $19,358,00, Mayor Hi 1 de opened the pub" c heart nq at 7:42 P,M, j` 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, the 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 01`' PARKERSS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH %% CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Item 6-C I 11 PARKERSS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH %% CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Item 6-C JT - Re ittlar Council Meeting November. 18, 1974 Fuge 328 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 P Regular Council Meeting November 18, 1974 page 329 c 1 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, Regular Council Meeting Novenber 18, 1974 Page 530 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 330- t 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, 74m5fil i Regul,.ar Council MeitinT. November 18.)1974 Page 341 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. i REGIONAL OPEK SP:E 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 qgl. 7 Regular Cat nci 1 Meeting November k, 1974 Page 332 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. amended 12/2/'74 -312- t I., y% November age 333 18, 1974 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 Rl% Nlotion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. 333- PROJECT nO. 502 - 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.; r ReguTor Council Meeting November 18, 1974 Page 3, 4 I, 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. t SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY Item 74 T.H. 101 FAU PROJECT - STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT I teen 7- I RESOLUTION NO% 74_465 BUS FARE INCREASE I I J, I, 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. t SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY Item 74 T.H. 101 FAU PROJECT - STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT I teen 7- I RESOLUTION NO% 74_465 BUS FARE INCREASE Regular Co$nc11 Meeting No-vember 18, 1974 ' Page -135 1 ; 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, i U 0 J 0 P 11 r n ueputy city GierK,