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REGULAR C4:INC;L. MEETING
February 1975
A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Cotsac l was called to order at 7:35 P M. in
the Council Chambers of the Public Works tui Edi nq, 14900 Twenty-third Avenue North,
on February 3, 1975.
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PRESENT:
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Magor Hi l de, Councilmen Hunt, 5ei bol d and Spaeth, Manager `iii 11 i s,
Engineer Goldberg, Planner DiMl rvd, attorney Drawz, Be, tv City Clerk Bolnick.
None.
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MOTT 'jl was made by ' Councilman Sei bold, second O by Cou'i-i lman
Huj , to approve the minutes of the January 27; 11975 soetval
Court i 1 meeting.
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Coun4441; loran Spaeth noted that on page 31, eighth paragraph,
third'line, the word "is" should be corrected to read "if".
Mi tion to approve the minutes carried, four ay0s. Councilman
Nails abstained.
Mayor Hilde informed Council members,of the upgoming maeti ng
with Robert Short, Metropolitan C.,un(, l District 11 representa-
ti ve, on February 13, and asked who 01oul d be al tendi ng. All
Council members except Councilman Hunt i ndi gated they wot0
attend.
PETITIONS_ REQUESTS AND CJMMUNICATIO S
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of
Site Plan fcr the City of Plymouth Water Treat nent Plant, su6
ject to the conditions cited in the January 29, 1975 staff
report.
WTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt a resolution approving Site Plan for the City
of Plymouth Water Treatment Plant,
Councilman Hunt asked if the six parking s aces shown were
suffi Aent and if there was sufficient pruv;sion for trucks,
buses, etc. Engineer Goldberg said thea space was provi0ed
only A)r bringimin of chemicals and far a few parking spaces
for vi sli z rc. Manager Willis stated that persons working in
the plant wou l not b(x there on a fulmtime basis.
Planner ti llerud seid that Planning 1.ommission approval was
recommndtd with the understanding that the blacktopping would
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COUNCIL MEATI IG
JANUARY 27, 1 75
Item 4
CITY OF PLYMOUTH - SITE
PLAN OF WATER TREATMENT
PLANT
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be completed frame the parking area to the uti 1 i ty road.
Councilman Neils suggested that staff be asked to begin anew, developing a sitl plan
for the whole facility site, including; the existing building,, This should go hrough
the Planning Commission again, when enough details are known.
Mavor Hi 1 de said additional information would be needed in the following areas: 1
the Council would want to know the'shape acd dimensions of.the truck loading
area, (2) how many parking spaces are really needed; (3) where will the utility )ad
go -- what else will it be used for; (4) is it the most efficient way ,to get in
and out; and (5) more .detail 1s needed on landscaping, including) anti dpated costs" t
Councilman Neils said he would also want to see the site plan 'in terms of potential,
addition to the facility in the future 10 to 20 years.
Coun.ilman Hunt said that with private development,`\the Council would require that
23rd Avenue go to the east property line. Councilman Spaeth pointed out,, however,
that ;extension of 23rd had previously been discussed by the Council. Propery
owners, in the area did not desire construction of 23rd unless determined by.
development in the area.
Council members agreed that the site plan should be for the entire area, aild not
Just for the water treatment facility.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth,
that the matter of Site Plan approval be referred to staff for overall Site
olar: fcr projected requirer,ents for a reasonable period of 10 - 20 years, including
technical details of parking, loading space, future additions to the plant and the
existing fiici 1 i ty ; and that the four points of the proposed resolution prepared
by staff be taken into consideration; and that the proposed Site Plan be brought
to the Council by staff in terms of cost estimates and timing for phases of work
and having the budget considerations addressed by Council; and it is the intent
of this motion that referral of Site Plan be made to the Planning Commission,
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to amend
the substitutes motion to add that a Landscaping figure of $10,000, exclusive of
sod, be used,
Councilman Hunt, explained that the $10,000 figure was for the entire site, not
Just the plant.
Motion to amend the substitute nAi on carried, five ayes,
Council members discussed whether the utility road and parking area should be
gravel base or O acktopped, Mayor Hilde stated it would dipend upon hcw much use
is anticipated, and suggested that Council wait before making a decision, Manager
Willis said staff will research the traffic and weight demands; Engineer Goldberg
said the staff report would include cost estimates of al teroati ves,
Substitute motion, as amended, carried, five ayes,
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The Planning Commission reviewed, the rwauest of FloO B. 'Olson
for approval of Preliminary Plat,, and Subdivision Unit Proect
for Maple Creek, and: recommended approval of same, subject to
the conditions cited in the January 29, 1975 staff report.
Planner Di l l erud pointed out that the Planning Commi ss:lon
recommendation included 'the recommendation of the Park `'and '
Recreation Advisory Commission that one-half 'of the park ded{
cation, be on the site of the proposed neighborhood park--.o6,,the
south part of the parcel.
Councilman Neils expressed concern re the access to the park.
The 30' provided is not adequate for a park of that size.
Councilman Hunt said that the cul-de-sacs sheul'd be symmetrical.
Mayor Hil.de questioned the park area to the north. Planner
Di l lerud explained that this would be needed ft; r drainage, that,
it would not, in fact, be a park.
Petitioner Olson said that rearrangement of the park Edi cati on,
from the 7.$ acres in the north as he proposes, would cause undue
hardship 1n his dealings with the property owner, Mr. Taylor,
FLOYD B. OLSON
PRELIMINARY PLAT
b SUBDIASION" UrIIT
PROJECT - MAPLE.,' CREEK
Item 5-D
It was suggested that easements be obtained from Mr. Taylor
for the trail and park land. Mayor Hilde suggested that.,Mr.
Taylor, as owner of the property, dedicate easements at this
time, and make the park dedications at the time of final plat.
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Mr. Olson asked about a variance for one lot. Councilman
Hunt suggested that this might not be needed once the cul-de-
sacs are made symmetrical.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adopt, RESOLUTION N0, 75-82, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SUBDIVISION UNIT PROJEC'i FOR MAPLE CREEK,
ADDING THE FOLLOWING WORDS AT THE END OF CONDITION #3: "IF
REQUIREC AFTER MAKING SYMMETRICAL CUL-DE-SACS".
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to amend Resolution No. 7542 by changing condition
l2 to read as follows: "That the drainage area of 7.8 acres
on the north side of the plat be dedicated as a drainage area,
and that a 10 -rod width of drainage and trail easements along
the east side of the plat be dedicated.
MOTION was made by Councillman Spq; th, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to amend the amendment to idd the park area.
Councilman Hunt suggested stating that the dedication of trail
and park land will be taken care of at the time of development
of the parcel to the east.
Councilman Spaeth accepted same as a friendly amendment.
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RESOLUTION N0. 7542
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Motion to amend the amendment carried, five ayes.
Motion to amend Resolution No, 7542, as amended, carried,
five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to amend Resolution No. 75-82 by adding condition A4:
That the creek drainway line through lots 4, 59 6 and 7, Block
4 be appropriately altered toy provide for usable lots and necessary
drainage ea.ements . " Motion to amend carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman' ounci1man Neils, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to amend Resolution No., 75-82 by adding condition #5:
That full street right-of-way of 60' be provided between Lot
12, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 3, and as part of the Development
Contract, improvement of that street be required to the rear
plot line of Lot 1, Block 4."
Councilman Seibold questioned if 60' would be needed.
Motion to amend carried, four, ayes. Councilman Seibold voted
nay.
Mr. Olson said that'he would no , be able to get the rcg0red
easements from Mr. Taylor. Mayor Hilde informed Mr. nlaon
that the City Manager and the City Attorney would be of assistance
to him in exDlairinq the situation to Mr. Taylor,
The Planning Commission reviewed and recom ended approval of the SITE PLAN AND CONDI-
request of the City of PlymoL11¢ for approval of Site Plan and TONAL USE PERMIT -
sign variance, and Conditional Use Permit for water storage CITY OF PLYMOUTH - WATER
fact 1 i, ti es . STORAGE FACILITIES
Item 5-B
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION Nd; 7 5_83
Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-831 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
SITE PLAN AND SIGN VARIANCE FOR CITY OF PLYMOUTH - WATER STORAGE
FACILITIES. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 75-84
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-84, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CITY OF PLYMOUTH - WATER STORAGE
FACILITIES. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Councilman Spaeth asked about use of fencing. Engineer Goldberg
said he would check into it.
MOT;ON was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO,
Seibald, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 75456 A RESOLUTION APPROVING 10 (FINAL) to CHELSEA
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT N0. 10 (FINAL) - CHELSEA WOODS - PROJECT WOODS - PROJECT 138402
N0. 138-002, Motion carried on a roll call vote, four dyes. RESOLUTION NO% 7545
CouncilmLn Hunt abstained.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
It was the recommendation of staff that Council pass'a reso- SHILOH ADDITION -
lution authorizing reimbursement to Lundgren Brothers for PAYMENT FOR INSTAL -
providing sewer and water service to two parcels and directing LATION OF SERVICES
that the City collect back said costs from the parcels at the Item 64
time of connection to the sewer and water system. \
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold seconded by Councilman
Hunt,* to adopt,& resolution authorizing reimbursement to *amended 2/10/75
Lundgren Brothers,
Councilman Neils suggested that it might be more appropriate
to assess sewer and water for these two lots, and at the time
of public hearing determine benefit, It would then be a matter
of public record.
Mayor Hilde expressed concern re payment to the contractor
for monies not expanded.
SdBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Mayor Hi1de, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to refer the matter back to staff for (1) uetelmination
of the incremental additional cost the developer expended; and
2) determination of what is the proper way of assessing these
homes for sewer and water,
Councilman Neils said that this should be handled as a public
improvement, so there is a record, Mayor Hilde agreed,
Substitute motion carried, three ayes, Councilman Seibold
voted nay and Councilman Spaeth abstained,
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman PROPOSED POLICY RESO-
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-86, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING LUTION - USE OF
POLICY - USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, Motion carried on a roll SCHOOL FACILITIES
call vote, five ayes. Item 6-B
RESOLUTION NO, 75-86
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman METROPOLITAN TRANS!
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-87, A kESLLUTION REQUESTING COMMISSION
THAT THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION PROVIDE FINANCIAL Item 6-C
ASSISTANCE TO THE MEDICINE LAKE BUS LINES, RESOLUTION NO, 75-87
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman Neils,
to amend Resolution No, 75-87.by adakng, beneath the fourth
paragraph, the following wording; "Whereas, the MTC has a duly
adopted written policy of (1) providing assistance to the private
carriers, (2) promoting ridership cn the private carriers, cnd
3) assuring the viability of private carriers, and". Motion
carried, five ayes.
Motion to adopt Resolution No, 75-87, as amended, carried on a
roll call vote, four ayes, Councilman Spaeth voted nay.* *amended 2/10/75
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It was the recommendation of the staff that 4.11.miles of 49th
Avenue, from County Road 18 to Vicksburg Lane, be added to the
MSA system, plus either Fernbrook Lane, from County Road 9 to
49th Avenue, or Larch Lane, from 49th Avenue to County Road 9.
MOTION was made by Councilman Nei ls,' seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, that the Larch Lane alternative to accepted as' an MSA
addition.
REVISIONS TO THE
I*JNICIPAL STATE AID
STREET SYSTEM
Item 6-D
Movor Hilde said he would prefer not to make final determinations at this time.
He suggested the following procedure: (1) review of what is presently in the MSA
system and what is needed; and (2) direction to the staff for development of a
policy for use of MSA funds.
Councilman Neils stated he would"reword his motion to designate that Larch Lane.,
from County Road 9 to 49th Avenue, be identified as a high priority. Councilman
Spaeth, as seconder, agreed.
Motion carried, five ayes,
MOTION was grade by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Neils, to designate 49th
Avenue, from County Road 18 to West Medicine Lake Road, as a high priority. Mot) on
carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, that the rest
of the stsff recommendation not be adopted at this time. Motion carried, five ay:4s.
Council members suggested other streets to check for passible designation as MSA
streets: Niagara Lane, 10th Avenue, 13th Avenue and Medina Read.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Hunt, to direct the
staff to consider the previous motions identifying priorities, and the questionables,
and to include the Planning Department, and to come back with recommendations for
the balance, Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconder by Councilman Neils, to add proposed
34th Avenue, north of the Cavanaugh Additinn, those streets being considered.
Motion carried, five ayes.
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MOTION was made by Mayor Hi 1 de, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, that the fol 1 rwi ng
be useo by staff as guidance in development of a policy regarding how to use MSA
funds: (1) assess whenver-possible; (2) determ' ie priorities; and (3) bond when
necessary, based on detailed projections of costs and available funds.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to amend the
motion by adding that relating to industrial/commercial areas, all costs be assessed
except for the incremental additional costs for sareet width beyond those standard
fnr industrial/commercial areas. Motion carried, five ayes.
Main motion, as amended, carried, five ayes.
Councilman Neils asked what should be done in the situation where a major
thoroughfare or collector gees through rRsidential pibperty entirely. Mayor
tilde stAt€l that there was no assessment policy, and that staff should bring in
recommen a ons.
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NOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to add to the motion passed above, that land should
not be assessed where another street has to he provided for
their benefit. Motion carried, five ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman- Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.75-88, A RESOLUTION AWARDING
BID FOR 1975 POLICE CARS TO ITEM CHEVROLET, Motion carried
on a roll _all vote.,five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adapt RESOLUTION NO. 75-89-U A RESOLUTION AWARDING
BID FOR A 1975 PICKUP TRUCK TO WALTON FORD. Motion carried
on a roll call vote, five ayes,
There was some discussion around the service cost factor in
purchasing vehicles from distant dealerships. Councilman
Nails said that he would prefer not to have a wri tten,,pol i cy
regarding automobiles, but would want one regarding major
vehicles where service might be an important factor,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Mayor Hi 1 de,
to direct the staff to draw, up a policy resolution specifying
that for equipment purchases and bid specifications where
service can be a significant factor, staff should be directed
to include bid evaluation factors to take that into consideration,
Motion carried, five ayes,
LICENSES AND PERMITS
MOTION wa.^# made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to grant approval to the Ridgemount Jr, High PTA
request to hold a bingo game on Friday, April 116
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N035-90, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
TAXI -CAD DRIVERS LICENSES FOR 11 PERSONS DRIVING FOR TOWN
TAXI, IMC, Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes,
MISCELLANEOUS
The Council was in receipt of a letter from Mr. k,
regarding disposition of diseased and dead trees in
AWARD OF BIDS - TRUCKS
b POLICE CARS
Item 6-E
RESOLUTION NO. 75-88
RESOLUTION NO, 75-89
BINGO ':RMI' - RIDGE -
MOUNT JR, HIGH PTA
Item 7-A
TAXI -CAB DRIVERS
LICENSES
Item 7-B
RESOLUTION NO, 75-90
R, Foster LETTER FROM MR, H. R.
the City, FOSTER
Item 8-A
Manager Willis expl ii iied the ordinance which the City presently
has regarding trees diseased from oak wilt or Dutch elm.
There.% is no ordinance provision for other Dead tree removal.
Councilman Hunt suggested that, instead of creating an ordinance,
the Council take the positive action of encouraging citizens,
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possibly .in letters to homeowner associations this spring,
to handle the dead twee situatiot; independently.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman Neils,
to direct the staff to prepare a P.R. program designed to let
ci ti tens know the law and encouraging voluntary efforts to
go beyond the letter of the law to remove de;d treAs, whether
diseased or not. Motion carried, five ayes.
Mayor Hilde reminded the Council that it had not as yet done a CITY MANAGER
compensation evalution for the City Manager. It was agreed COMPENSATION
that there was not sufficient information available tonight
to make a decision.
Mayor Hilde asked Councilman Seibold to obtain the following
information to bring back to the Council for their considera-
tion: (1) a report of the salaries of other City Managers
in other communities; and (2) a listing of salaries, and
effective dates, for department heads for last year and this
year,
Mayor Hilde adjourned the me( -V ng at 10:55 P,M,
Deputy City Clerk