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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02-24-1975 Special0 Page 60 1 1 I S1 ', J MINUTF;'S SPECIAL COUNCIL 'EETING Februz 7-4, 1975 i A special meeting of the Plymouth City council was called to order by Mayor Hilde at 7:35 P.MI in the Council Chambers of the Public Works 3uilding, 14900 Tweqty- third Avenue North, on February 24, 1975. PRESENT: Mayor'hilde, Councilmen Heils and SeiN,old, Manager Willis, Enjineer Goldberg (arrived)at approximately 8:20 P.M.), Planner Di-llerud,!Attorney Lefler and deputy City Clerk Bolnick. ABSENT: Councilmen Hunt and Spaeth. MINUTES MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Council-, MINUTES - SPECIAL man Neils, to approve the minutes of ',the February 8, 1975 COUNCIL MEE1 "ING - special Council meeting, FEBRUARY 8, 1975 Item 4--A Mayor Hi 1 de suggested re -writing the figures in paragraphs 5 and 6. page 49, to more accurately reflect the ratios intended, Motion to approve the ininutes carried, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded L Councilman MINUTES;= SPECIAL Seibold, to approve the minutes of the February 10, 1975 COUNCIL' MEETING - special Council meeting. Motion carried, three ayes. FEBRUARY 10, 1975 Item 4-B PETITIONS. REOUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the request of Litton Industries, Inc. for site plan approval and variances for rear yard and required parking spaces, subject to the conditions cited in thb February 0, 1975 staff report,, MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Council- man Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-105, A RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN AND VARIANCES OF FIVE FEET FOR THE REAR YARD AND THREE SPACES FROM THE REQUIRED PARKING SPACES - LITTON INDUSTRIES, INC. Councilman Neils said that he would prefer to ask that additional area for site plan purposes be designated and included on the landscape plan, rather than granting the rear setback variance, 60" SITE PLAN AND.VARIANCE REQUEST - LITTON INnUSTRIES, INC. Item 5-A IIESOLUTION.N04 750-105 Special Council Ngetiny- February 24, 1975 Page 61 o 7 1 Jack Vukovitz, of Litton Industries, IC., explained) that Litton does not presently„own lots 2 and 3. Attorney Lef'er pointed out possible legal problems with Councilma' ` Nei I's suggegti on, Councilman Neils informally encouraged Litton to work outs a plan for additional landscaping. Motion to adopt Resolution No;. 75-105 carried o;i a ,rnlI call vote, three ayes, Councilman lei 1 s suggested to Mr, Vukovi :z ts:a Litton take steps to ncourage employee use of public transportation. i It!was th,p recommendation of the Planning Commission K. JAMES GI;DDAL/ that the 'request of K. James Guddal/Dennis E. Arne for DENNIS E. ARNE - LOT enlargement of a one -acre parcel be approved, subject DIVISION AND LOT to the conditions cited in the February 21, 1975 staff CONS,OLIDATItIN report, i Item, S,B MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION N0, 7 5-106 man Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-1061 A RESOLUTION APPROVING-t4T DIVISION - DENNIS E. ARNE.- Motion carried on a roll Gall vote, three ayes, MOTION was. made by;Councilman Neils, seconded by Council« RESOLUTION N01 75-107 man Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-107, A RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT CONSOLi'DATION,- K, JAMES GUDDAL/DENNIS E. ARNE, Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes,, MOTION was made b;f Councilman Seibo!o, -.onded by Council- RESOLUTION N0. 75-108 man Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-103, A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS TO BE MET Plklfl , IT, 71LING UITH HENNEPIN COUNTY OF RESOLUTION NOS, 75-101% AND 75-107, Motion carried on a roll call vote, three qes , 0 It was the recommendation of staff that the: speed limit on the service road on the west side of Couhty Road 18 between 26th Avenue and 13th Avenue be reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph, MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Council man Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION N06 75-1090 A RESOLUTION REDUCING SPEED LIMIT - SERVICE ROAD ON WEST SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 18 BETWEEN 26TH AVENUE AND 13TH AVENUE, Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes, It was the recommendation of staff that $2,670,00 be trans- ferred from the Contingency Fund to the Street Department Rental of Private Equipmel!t account to cover the costs of emergency snowplowing services provided by Jerome P. Begin Construction Co, January 11 - 15, 1976% 1 SPEED LIMIT - SERVICE ROAD Oil WEST SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 18 BETWEEN 26TH AVENUE AND 113TH AVENUE Item 5-C RES%UTION NO, 75-1t1,, 19711 BUDGET - CONTINGENCY FUND Item 5-D i 0 Special Council Meeting February, 24, 1975 Page 62 V 0 i MOTION was made, -by Councilman Seibold, seconded'oy Council-/ man Netls, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-1i0, A RESOLUTION l APPROVING TRANSFER OP FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY FUND (101-190=899) TO STREET DEPARTMENT RENTAL OF PRIVATE EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT ` 101-172-836), Motion carried on a roll call vote, )threi 'ayes. i REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Manager Willis stated that the proposed new policy statement, of the Metropolitan Transit Commission regarding privatri carriers involves more active steps to take over the private lines. i Mayor Hilde referred to a bill introduced in the State Legis- ature by Rep. Tad Jude, through which certain communitieses would he excluded from the MTC taxing district. Plymouth is not one of the communities cited in the bill as it now reads. Miwor Hi 1 de said he spoke with Rep. Lon Heinitz, who informed him that Plymouth could be added'on through amendment and that he would be willing to speak for' Plymouth in that regard. MOTION'' was made by Councilman Nei 1 i,', seconded by Counci 1 man Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-11,11, A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH TAKE APPROP`IIIATE STEPS TO REQUEST BEING INCLUDED IN THE PRESENT PROPOSED,BILL FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE MTC TAXING DISTRICT. Motion carried or: a roll call vote, three ayes. Council noted receipt of the report from the Park Director, on the status of park projects, 1973 through 1974. Councilman Neils commented that it appears that .more was in fact accomplished than would have been otherwise recog- nized wi thoit this report. Council received the proposed projects list and calendar, updated from reconmendations of the Council at the January 27, 1975 meeting., Council nobid a preponderance of %eighty matters planned for the March 17, 1975 Council meeting, and asked Manager Willis to mconsider that part of the calendar to determine if anything from that meeting might be rescheduled another tire, Councilman Veils suggested that assessment hearings be scheduled ais early as possible, to avoid accrual of conStruc- tion- interest to the extent possible. It was also suggested that where there are some open-ended questions on assessment policy, the City Manager and City Engineer should get together and i denti fy them before rolls are drawn. 62- RESOLUTION N0."l5-110 1 l f ) i METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION Item 6-A RESOLUTION N0, 75-111 STATUS REPORT - PARK PROJECTS I iem 6-B 4 L COUNCIL PROJECTS FOR 1975 Item 6-C J 1pectal February Page 63 Council Meeting 24 1975 o Council received a report of the\ Ci ty Assessor regarding the actual impact of the Fiscal Dlspartties Act on Plymouth taxpayers. M example was cteed wherein a Plymouth home- owner with a $40,000 home would receive an approximately 40.00 increase on the tax bill, based on 1974 tax levies. Manager Wi M s also provided a tabulation of aggregate sales ratios for the seven- counties in 1972 and 1973, which showed that, with the exceptions of Anoka and Henne- pin Counties* the counties in the metropolitan area are not prope rly- equ41 i z1 ng niessments . Councilman NO i l s said that it might be appropriate to under- take a resolution and correspondence to legislators of this area and to the Hennepin County Board encouraging them to take a similar action to bolster the tax commissioners to assure that next year's equalization be done, properly, so that at least the'law is applied fairly. i Mayor Hi 1 de identified four main issues: (1) equalization within Plymouth; (2) equalizetion within Hennepin County; 3) equalization within the metropolitan area of the state; and (4) that the City should not give.up the fight against the excessive transfer of suburban funds to the cora city. He suggested that the Counci 1 take the following acti ons : 1) support the Chamber of Commerce group which is repre- senting suburban interests; and (2) adopt a resolution dealing with the equail i zati i)n issue and insisting that the tax officials should be requi red to do what is mandated by law, Councilman Neils said support should be elicited from the Hennepin County Board, MOT IOPJ was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct the City Manager to draft a resolution to include points made In the Manager's letter to the Commissioner of Taxation, and to feconmend who the resolution should be forwarded to, Councilman Neils sugztested that (1) a resolution be aoo ted backing up the 14anager's letter to the Commissioner; (7} a letter be sent to the Hennepin County Board; and (3) facts and figures should be pulled together, to be sent to all members of the legislature. Councilman Selbold suggested that other communities be requested to adopt similar resolutions. Motion carrieJ, three iVes. It was the rec.ormendat`on of the Park pnd Re:reation Advisory Commission th3t the Council act to acquire four lots on Parkers lake kir park purposes, Staff mandation was for the fo!lowisnq Council action: (1) tion for the City to enter into a purchase agreement FISCAL DISPARITIES ACT IMPACT Item 6-D PURCHASE OF LOTS ON PARKERS LAKE recom- Item 6-E authori za- for the a C J PURCHASE OF LOTS ON PARKERS LAKE recom- Item 6-E authori za- for the a C r Special Counci Meeting FebrNary 24, T415 Page '64 four lots; (2) 4uthortzatioo ftr the payment'af ;deli;nquent taxes and penalties; (3) waiving the co i l ectt-6 'of d'l i nquent special assessments, principal and interest pam hnts ,through 1974; and (4) direction to the staff to i ncl ud ' `utu'' special assessment installments in subsequent City budgets. MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Ccunai 1- man Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-1129 A RESO., LIJON,. ' AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MAVAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCRASF AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 29 39 4 AND 59 LOOK 29 RATH'S SECOND ADDITION, Motion carried on a ;-oll Z011 vote, three ayes. J Councilman Neils objected to Mems (3) and (4) -of the staff recommendation. He said It would be more appropriate-to4. close out those obligations by approprr ti on from the Park Dedication Fund. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Counci man Seibold, to adapt RESOLUTION N0, 7;i-113, A RESOLUTION DIkECT- ING THE MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE PARK DEDICATION FUND - COMMUNITY PARK ACCOUNT THE SUMS NECESSARY 1'0 PAY THE PRESENTLY DELINQUENT TAXES AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. MOTION was made by Mayor Hi 1 de, seconded by Councilman Seibold, to amend Resolution No. 75-113 by adding no. 3 ,of the proposed staff' resolution: "inclut% in his budget recommendations for subsequent budgets the necessary suns to pay the assessments on the subject parcels"; and adding the word "delinquent" before the wovJs "special assessments" in that portion stated by CouncV.,ran Neils, W, Cion to amend carried, 16wo ayes. Counci l man Nei 1 s voted nay, Motion to adopt Resolution No. 75-113, as amended, carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. r MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Seibold, that the Manager be directed to bring forth to the Council foil 1976 budget preparation a review of all City properties with outstan0ing encumbrances for taxes and special essessronts, and his recommendations for budget purposes as to how they should be handled and are being handled. Motion carried, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Council- man `cells, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-114, A RESOLUTION SI,'PPORTING MINNESOTA SHARES FOR HUNGER DAY, Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes, MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Council- man Neils, (1) authorizing a news release to the New Hope - Plymouth POST and Lake Minnetonka SUN indicating Plymouth's particlpetion 1n Minnesota Shares for Hunger Day; (2) authoriz- 1, - , I I . I 0 RESOLUTION NO, 75-112 RESOLUTION N0, 75-113 MINNESOTA SHARES FOR HUNGEP CAMPAIGN Item 6•F RESOLUTInI NO, 15-114 I c` Special Council l9se0figi February, 24, 1975 Page 65 ing staff to duplicate "ballots" for distribution at City Hall; and (3) appointing Milton Dale as Plymouth's repre- sentative for this project, ftion carried, three ayes. MISCELLANEOUS V Mayor Hilde asked Manager Willis to make appointments Councilman Hunt and himself at the Metro Significance Public Hearing on March 10. I for WT -RD SIGNIFICANCE PUBLIC HEAR!* Mayor Hi 1 de reminded Council members of the Affi rmati v'i Action-14orkshop, scheduled for March l I. and encouraged their participation. Council members discussed the upcoming public hearing re FAU project - County Road 6 and Highway 101. Mayor Hilde informed the Council of a letter received from David W. Seppelt, Vice President of P. M. ,Endsley Company, regarding fire and casualty insurance. Mr. Seppelt requested 1n his letter that the City put out for bid for its insurance coverage, and that his firm could draw up specifications if needed. He also noted that he is a Plymouth tbxpayer. Manager Willis said that staff would have no objection to having someone draw up specifications. and that the City provide fcr the bid process. He noted that it would, however, be impossible to pre -judge service. He said that the City 1s satisfied with the service received from the present carriers. Mayor !tilde said that the fact that Mr. Seppelt is a resident of Plymouth is not pertinent, as there are many other insurance salespersons residing in Plymouth. Councilman Neils said that the decision of whether specifica- tions should be written and whether the City should go out for bid are up to the Council. He said that it would be appropriate for staff to bring forward a revl,ew of the current package and a recommendation of whether to continue with the current package or seek alternatives. Mayor Hi ide asked the City Manager to bring such a report to the Council.. Mayor Hilde informed the Council he had received a letter complimentary of a recent Fim Department action. Mayor Hilde informed, the Council he had received a letter from John Derus, of the County Board, regarding the recant AFFIRMATIVE ACTION WORKSHOP FUBLIC HEARS G - FAU' PROJECT - COV4TY ROAD 6 AND HIGHWAY 101 LETTER FROM ' DAVID W. SEPPELT 0 LEtTER RE FIRE DEPARTMENT LETTER FROM JOHN DERUS Special "Counci'l-meeting February 24,, 1975 Page 66 informational meeting or Commissioners Derma and Robb and ftior Hide and Manager Willis, ' MOTION was made by Counci lman' Neils, seconded by Councilman APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE' Seibold, to, adopt RESOLUTION N0.' 75-115, A RESOLUTION TO BASSETT CREEK WATER - APPOINTING FRAN'HAGE'i' AS ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIYE TO THE. SHED DISTRICT BASSETT CREAK WATERSRED DISTRICT, FOR A iEW EXPIRING RESOLUTION NO, 75.115 JANUARY 31, 1978, Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes . Council noted receipt of the Plymouth Police Department PLYtr OU H POLICE DEPARTM67AnnualReport, ANNUAL REPORT: Councilman Neils referred to recommendations he had TRUCK TRAFFIC ON previously made re truck traffic on 13th Avenue. He 13TH'AyENUE asked what actions staff would recommend'. Staff said they, di.e not recall the prior, discussion and would l oqk into it, Lpunci lman Neils said. Nat the City should take advantage CHAMBER OF COMMERCE' REPORT of the recent v-aport of the suburban Chambers of Commerce through more direct use and dissemination of the tax study, report, possibly by distribution at the City's expense to ci ti lens , legislators, etc, Mayor Hi 1 de said that the thrust has been to let *he Chambers take the lead. Mayor Hi l de showed Cosinci 1 members a plaque Which had RECEIPT OF PLAQUE been presented to the City at groundbr +eking ceremonies of the Plymouth Office Building of Northwestern Bell, The Council meeting was adjourned by Mayor Hi l de at 9:40 P, M, Deputy City Clerk i