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MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 17, 1975
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A regular meeting of/the Plymouth Ci ty Council was -cal led to order by Mayor Hf Ide at
7:53 P.M. in the Co dnciI Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900 Twenty-third
Avenue North, on Mir& -)17, 1975.
PRESENT: Mayor, 1'i 1 de, Councilmen Hunt, Neils and Spaeth9' Manager Willis, Engi nEer
Goldb rg, Planner Di l lerud, ,,Finance Director Ricker, .,Attorney Lefler,
Consulting Engineer Olson, and Deputy City Clerk Bol ni ck. (Councilman
Hun 'arrived at 8:07 P.M. - he was late due to his appearance, on behalf of
the City, at a State. Senate Committee meeti.na.. )
ABSENT: C9uncilman Seibold (on vacation).
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MOTION w s made by Councilman Nei 1 s, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth,to approve the minutes of the March 3, 1975 regular
Council meeting. Motion carried, three ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING
MAhager Wi l i i o- explained that the City wag' holding the second
o! two- federally required public hearings re the application.
through Joint Powers Agreement, of Hennepin County and the
City of Plymouth for Community Development Revenue Sharing
funds. Plymouth proposes to use the 1975-76 funding for
development of,a trails system plan and the beginning of
planning for Downtown Plymouth,
Mayor Hi 1 de opened the public hearing at 7:57 P.M. As no one
chose to speak, the hearing was closed at 7:58 P,M.
Mayor Hilde stated that the City would hold its own public hearing
at a future date, at which far greater detail would be available
and would be provided to the citizens, '
MINUTES - REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 1975
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HENNEPIN COUNTV/CITY OF
PLYMOUTH - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
SHAMING PROGRAM
SECOND HEARING)
Item 5
REPOR1
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Dick O'Fallon. Chairman of and Plymouth representative to the BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CON -
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission, said that the Comm TRnL COMMISSION REPORT
mission is moving ahead toward resolving Bassett Creek's Item 6
problems, and referred to the feasibility study previously
provided Council members. He said that the Corps of Engineers
has asked that they hold public meetings to discuss the study
and the 16 alternatives contained therein. In ini d, -May a public
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hearing will be held to elicit zombnts from the vari ous
communities. He also asked that the City assist in, PA. efforts \
to create citizen interest in the study and the deci s i on-
makin§concerning It*
Council agreed to hold the informltional meetin in Plymouth on'
April 24, 1975, 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers They further
agreed''to coordinated efforts between City staff and !!r.. 0' Fallon
to ppromote community interest, in terms of establishing a
mailing list, issuing news releases, and printing informatics
in the PLYMOUTH REPORT,
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayo- Hilde reported that a letter had been received fray COhMUNICATI,(HN WITH TAX
Commissioner of Taxation .Roemer, in response to the Mayor's COMMISSIONER
letter re egt+alization of tax burden. He suggested that the
Council not a',opt a "sit back and wait" position, but'rather
send a fol 1 ow=: !p letter to the Commissioner reiterating
support a;d pointing out that action should have been- taken
earlier.`,
Council members preferred to not take the reprimanding tone.
Councilman,,Hunt suggested that Councilman Neils,who has been
in communication with the Commissioner, do an informal follow-
up atiol report back to the Council by April 1 on progress in the
situation. Council agreed.
The Planning Commission referred consideration of the request DANIEL RALICKI/DR. ARNOLD
of Daniel Ral i cki /Dr, Arnold Leonard for Site Plan approval LEONARD - SITE PLAN FOR
for South Shore Villa Apartments to the City Council for a SOUTH SHORE VILLA APTS,
determination of the number of units to be allowed. Previous Item 7-A
Council consideration, in 1959, allowed 96 units, in con'unc-
tion with the zoning ordinance then in effect. Present toning
standards would require a maximum number of 55. It was the
recommendation of the Commission and staff that Council make
a decision re density and return the site plan request back
to the Commission for their action in accordance with that
decision.
Mayor Hilde said that a decision would not be made at this meil.tinq,
that the matter would be referred back to staff after hearing
from petitioner and Council discussion.
Wellington H. Law, 670 Pi l l sbuey Building, Minneapolis, repre-
senting petitioners, briefly cited the history of the request.
He acknowledged that this Council is not bound by the 1969
Council action, but asked that the Council recognize the invest-
ment Tade to this point and approve a variance. He said that
the C6uncil could (1) deny the request outright; (2) approve
it outright; or (3) send it back to the Planning Commission
with a recommendation for variance, taking into consideration
present zoning, the situation of the property, the plans of
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the petitioner, and prior actions of the Council.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hi1de, seconded by Councilman Netl s,
to direct the staff to prepare two resolutions: (1) a re'so
Wti on denying the request for 96 units and, a k l owi n for density
in accord with the present zoning ordinance; and (2 approving
sane kind of variance under the present ordinance both
resolutions to contain supporting reasons for that action.
Councilman Neils pointed to a policy resolution ',previously
a%iopted by the Council for guidance to staff and; the Planning
Commission, which states, that site plans that ha`A lain dormant
a significant amount of time (180 days) and which developers
did not proceed with in that amount of time, wuul'd require
renewal of approval, subject to ordinances in eff pct at time
of renewal, He said it might be more appropriate', to, refer
the matter back to the Planning Commission with a reaffirmation
of the policy resolution,
Councilman Hunt said that the City's planning has been right,
that it fits into the goals, ob"ecti ves and criteria of this
community. He said the Council should not deviate from that.
Mayor Hi 1 de suggested amending t}re motion .to indicate that the
recommendation of staff should be! on what should be allowed.
Both makers of the motion agreed to accept same as a friendly
amendment.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Planner Di l l erud explained that the Planning Commission recor -
mended approval of the request of Playhouse Co., Inc. for re-
zonttng of 9.09 acres from R-0 to 1-1, based on a General
Dew:1 opmant Alan in Preliminary Plat form for the 23 -acre
P10ouse Ir.dustrial P&k Second Addition. He further
explained t`lat the Planning Commission considered the staff
recommendation for approval of Preliminai7 Plat and made adjust"
ntnts to it in their adopted recommendations. Poth recommenda-
tions are found in the staff report of March 11, 1975s
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt ORDINANCE NO,, 754, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION
21, TOWNSHIP 118, RANGE 22 AS I-1.
Council members agreed that Medina Road would be necessary, but
did not decide on alignment. Several alternatives were con-
sidered. Councilman Neils pointed out that with development,
there would be a compelling need for an east/west route that
does not tie in with the major arterial. Counci Iman Spaeth
said that Medina Road should be close to Highway 55, Mayor
Hilde suggested that the Medina Road concept could be preserved
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PLAYHOUSE CO., INC% 'a
REZONING AND PRELIMINARY
FLAT OF PLAYHOUSq INDUS-
TRIAL PARK 20 ADDITION
Item 7-B
ORDINANCE NO% 75-4
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PLAYHOUSE CO., INC% 'a
REZONING AND PRELIMINARY
FLAT OF PLAYHOUSq INDUS-
TRIAL PARK 20 ADDITION
Item 7-B
ORDINANCE NO% 75-4
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by`;adopting the cul-de-sac approach', kea+ping options open re
Medina Road al i gnmerit. Councilman Nei ! s said that it would be
necelpary to stipulate that the cul -de -sties intersect With
WcKvi ew- i n such a way as to provide # safe intersection,
Motion' to adopt Ordinance No. 75-4 carrioid on a roll call vote.
four awes.
MOTION tiaras made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, that the Ordinance not be published until resolution
approving preliminary plat is adopted and information regarding
same cad be enured on the Ordinance. Fption carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, that staff come back with a recommendation for the
alignment of Medina Road to (1) satisfj;lAe-coontinuity of the
Thoroughfare Plan, such as Medina Road 1currth*does.and 2) pro-
vide that 28th Avenue align at a perpendicular so as to discourage
thru-traffic from commercial to residential areas, Motion carried,
four ayes.
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of
the request of Big "J". Inc, for Conditional Use Permit for
a fishing bait manufacturing operation in an I-1 district,
subject to the conditions cited in the March 10, 1975 staff
report.
MOTION was made by C3uncilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adapt RESOLUTION N0.75-1260 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BIG "X", INC. Motion carried on
a roll call vote, four ayes.
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MOTION was made by Councilman Nei''ls, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to direct the staff to account for parking spaces required
for previous occupants of thfi s buil di T,g and count, for the record,
the number required for this occupancy. Motior, carried, four
ayes .
MOTION was made by :ounci lman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to direct the staff to haft an admi r.i strati ve policy
by which parking spaces would be accounted for for mult1-
oceupant commercial/industrial buildings. Motion carried,
four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RES01UTION NO. 75-127. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
BOND REDUCTION - CK'EEKWQOO HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION. Motion
carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
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BIG "J", INC. - CONDITION-
AL USE PERMIT
Item 7-C
RESOLUTION N06 75-126
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CREEKWOOD HEIGHTS SECOND
ADDITION - BOND REDUCTION
Item 7-0
RESOLUTION NO, 75-127
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MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, that staff come back with a recommendation for the
alignment of Medina Road to (1) satisfj;lAe-coontinuity of the
Thoroughfare Plan, such as Medina Road 1currth*does.and 2) pro-
vide that 28th Avenue align at a perpendicular so as to discourage
thru-traffic from commercial to residential areas, Motion carried,
four ayes.
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of
the request of Big "J". Inc, for Conditional Use Permit for
a fishing bait manufacturing operation in an I-1 district,
subject to the conditions cited in the March 10, 1975 staff
report.
MOTION was made by C3uncilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adapt RESOLUTION N0.75-1260 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BIG "X", INC. Motion carried on
a roll call vote, four ayes.
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MOTION was made by Councilman Nei''ls, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to direct the staff to account for parking spaces required
for previous occupants of thfi s buil di T,g and count, for the record,
the number required for this occupancy. Motior, carried, four
ayes .
MOTION was made by :ounci lman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to direct the staff to haft an admi r.i strati ve policy
by which parking spaces would be accounted for for mult1-
oceupant commercial/industrial buildings. Motion carried,
four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RES01UTION NO. 75-127. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
BOND REDUCTION - CK'EEKWQOO HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION. Motion
carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
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BIG "J", INC. - CONDITION-
AL USE PERMIT
Item 7-C
RESOLUTION N06 75-126
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CREEKWOOD HEIGHTS SECOND
ADDITION - BOND REDUCTION
Item 7-0
RESOLUTION NO, 75-127
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MOTIONMOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, sect nded i y Councilman REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 75«1289 A RESOLL71ON APPROVING NO. 1 - PROJECT NO.
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT N0. 1 - PROJECT NO, 507 -,DEEP WELL NO. 507 - DEEP WELL
4. Notion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. N0. 4
Item 7-E
RESCLUTION NO, 75-128
The Planning Commission re viewed and recommetnded approval HARRY N: j JENSEN - FINAL
of the request of Harry 11, Jennen for approval of Final Flat PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT
and Development Contract for Jensen's Lakeside Addition. CONTRACT - JENSEN'S
LAKESIDE ADDITION
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Item 7-F
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-1299 A RESOLUTION APPOVING RESOLUTION N0, 75-129
FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR JENSEN'S LAKESIDE
ACOITION. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-1309 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
RELEASE OF LANDSCAPE BOND - GRO CORP, Motion carried on a
roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-1311 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
RELEASE OF DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPE BOND - PRECISION ENGINEERING,
INC. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The City presently has a utility easement over a portion of
what is now the DeVac property. As the easement i5 no longer
required, due to the water main being located elsewhere, it
was the recommendation of staff that the City quj t claim
the easement to DeVaci,
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hun+, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-132, A RESOLUTIr" APPROVING
QV(T `,LAIM DEED FOR DEVAC. Motion carried on a tv,11 call vote,
four ayes.
Per Council direction, staff prepared appropriate ordinahte and
resolution drafts to revise utility charges,
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, secondee; by Councilman
Neils, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 75-5, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER III, SECTIONS 8 AND 9 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER USER CNA'.GES.
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GRO CORP, - RELEASE OF
LANDSCAPE BOND
Item 7%G
RESOLUTION NO. 75-130
PRECISION ENGINEERING,
INC. " RELEASE OF
DRAINAGE AND LAND-
SCAPE BOND
Item 7-H
RESOLUTION NO, 75-131
QUIT CLAIM
Item 8-A
DEED FOR DEVAC
RESOLUTION NO. 75-132
REVIS :D SEWER AND WATER
UTILITIES AND AREA TYPE
CNARGtS
Item $-8
ORDINANCE N0. 754
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Councilman Neils said that since '10e City can assess for delin-
quent utility bills, the clauses In the proposed ordinance re-
lating to 4li "quency charges were unreasonable,
MOTION was; mad(! 5y Counci 1 m,an Neils, seconded by Counci 1 man
Spaeth, to amend Ordinance No. 75-5 by deleting the penalty
provisions,
Manage w 4-1111 s warned that the number',, of delinquencies would
substAntial
ould
substantial ly increase. Finance Di redtor Ricker spoke against
the amendment,'"saying that (1) the penalty allowed the City
to bring the delinquency ratio dorm over the past few years;
2) abolishing the penalty would ha\Ve an adverse effect on
cash flow; and (3) more delinquencies would be created,
Manager Willis said that staff woulc+ accept the understanding
from Council that penaltie% not be applied until after- 30 days.
5`1BVITUTZ MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded l y Councilman
Fount, to move the due date from 15 to 20 days, with the further
understanding that staff would not process penalties until the
30th day.
It was determined that the
another section of the City
motion out -of -order,
Councilman Neils' motion to
Councilmen Hunt and Spaeth
substitute motion would pertain to
Code. Mayor Hilde declared his
amend failed, 1 - 3. Mayor Hilde,,
voted nail,
Motion to adopt Ordinance No, 75-5 carried on a roll call vote,
four ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman Spaeth,
to direct staff to prepare an ordirance amendmoot to change
the delinquency period to begin in 20 days (as inposed to the
current 15 days) ; and to develop a policy wheroi n staff would
not process delinquents for 30 days.
MOTION was made 1,v Counci lm&i Spaeth, seconded by Coinci lman
Neils, to amend 6ii motion to stipulate that the delinquency
period would begin after 30 days,, Motion to amend carried,
three ayes. Mayor Hilde voted nay,
Main motion, as amended, carried, four ayes,
MOTION was made by Counci vnan Sppaeth, scccnded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, )5-133, A RESOLUTION SETTING
WATER ANU SANITARY SEWER AREA ANU RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT
CONNECTION CHARGES. Motion carrieJ on a roll call vote,
three ayes, Councilman Hunt voted nay.
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RESOLUTION NO, 75-133
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Engineer Goldberg stated that Toad restrictions would go into LOAD RESTRICTIONS
effect March 24, 1975 In the City. Mr. sol dberg said that signs Item 8-C
would be posted and notice would be given 'through the press.
Mayor Hilde suggested that developers be contacted by mail or °
phone and advised of this.
It was noted that the auditors appeared during the Plymouth AUDIT STATUS REPORT
Forum to) report, to the Council. It was indicated that time Item 8-D
expended would exceed! that estimated earlier, oarti cul arty
re special assess nient 4ork.
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mayor i l de',,noted that, the additional' work called for regarding
s pRc,ial assessments would result in the following. (1) recomnenda-
ti ohs for entries for cl p.si ng old construction accounts; (2) validity
the bond balance so that 'we can assure s0king fund projections;
3) identify categories its where the deficiencies are from;. and
4 recommendations for chi nges in accounting procedures for , the
future,)
Mayor Hi 1 de pointed out to the auditors that the, audit shorn d lie
completed in early May, so -oat the Council could proceed with
plus for a bond sale. Tne auditors said they would consult
with the firm office, but that mid-May would be a more, read i sti c,
date.
Council received reports from tl e committees charged with CONSULTANT SELECTION.
consultant selection re parks and trails and -the fire stations. CRITCRIA - PARKS AND
TRAILS; FIRE STATIM
MOTIN was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Item 84
Neils, that the Council proceed with consultant selection
as outlined in the two reports. Ntion carried, four ayes..
Councilman Neils noted that architect designs should be con-
sistent in size to the architect design manual, so that storage
of designs does not become a problemo,
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman SIWLS AT T.H. 55/CSAH
Spaeth, to accept the report of the Cit4 Engineer regarding 61 (XENIUM LAN(:)
signals at T.H, 55/CSAH 61 (Xenium Lane). Motion carril?d, Item 84
four ayes.
Per Council direction, staff presented a draft poli" and STORM DRAINAGE POLICY
procedure for the assessments of storm drainage improvement Item 8-G
projects.
Considerable discussion took place regaltdi ng the section rel ati nil
to City Participation, Council members disagreed with the state+
memo that the Council would establish the levy w as to provide
the necessary funds to finance between 20 and 40 percent of
the total estimated costs for the storm drainag*, trunks within
the district. Suggestion was made that the statement Ue rewur0ed
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to , reelect that the Counci 1 9"
stl'pulite th,E percentage of e
ca ,e in , enoal terns that a
co,,tsbe financed thudm4Y Y
ObIlection was also made to the
Cojmci l members disagreed with
ink the draft;,
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establish a
mated costs
tion of the
Setti on
the\vse
levy, and to , not
but instead Jndi-
total estimated
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dealing with
of MSA fc!nds
Thi? matter was deferred so that staff could
in(_accord with the comments offered at this
MSA projects.,
as stated
rework the draft
meeti;n4.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by CounctInn'
Hont, to adopt RESOLr,TION NO, 75-134, A RESOLUTION TEtdr1INAT-
ING TFmPORARY EASEMD,T - NATHAN LANE STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJELi NO, 404. Motl n carried on a roll call vote, four
ayes .
CI unci lman Spaeth said that the Council need not pursue this
mutter of Larch Lane alignment at this time in light of the
plans for the Hennepin County Regional Park,
NV)TION was msde by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Ccuncilman
Saaeth, to defer the matter of Larch Lane between County
Road 9 and 36th Avenue until a determination is made by
Hennepin County re the proposal regional park, Motion carried,
four ayes,
Councilman Neils asked if any consideration had been giver to
matching the grades of nf:w County Road 9 to Larch Lane. (onsulting
Enqineer Olson said that the grades for alignment of new C tint),
Road 9 were not available,
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NATHJAN LANE STREET
IMPROVE14ENT PROJECT NO%4 '4
Item 8-111
RESOLUTION NO. 75-134
PROJECT NO. 505 - SCHMIDT
LAKE IMPROVEMENTS - LARCH
LANE AL IC.NMENT,i C, R, 9
Item 8- I
Manager Willis reviewed the City's existing insurance covt°.•age CITY
and outlined alternatives for future Council procedure re t:arrier Item
selection and coverago, determinations. Staff recommended ;;he
following foil Council consideration: (1) that staff be directed
to prepare a draft resolution providing for the retaining of an
insurance consultant to analyze and study the City's insurance
needs, and to make recommendations as to the extent and nature
of the coverage; (2) that determination be made if crnpetitive
bidding or solicitation of proposals is to be used for workmen's
compensation and general liability coverages; and (3) dete tmination
be made if the general liability insurance program should be
renewed for one year, enab-ling the City to embark upon a new
procedure with the hospital, madical, sur ical coverage this
fall and other ,-overages prior to April, 1976.
MOTION was made by Cou icilman Spa,:th, seconded by Councilman Neils,
to direct the staff' to proceed wi th i tems 1 and 2 of the staff
recom nilation, Motion carried, four ayes.
INSURANCE
8-J
PROGRAM
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MSA projects.,
as stated
rework the draft
meeti;n4.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by CounctInn'
Hont, to adopt RESOLr,TION NO, 75-134, A RESOLUTION TEtdr1INAT-
ING TFmPORARY EASEMD,T - NATHAN LANE STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJELi NO, 404. Motl n carried on a roll call vote, four
ayes .
CI unci lman Spaeth said that the Council need not pursue this
mutter of Larch Lane alignment at this time in light of the
plans for the Hennepin County Regional Park,
NV)TION was msde by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Ccuncilman
Saaeth, to defer the matter of Larch Lane between County
Road 9 and 36th Avenue until a determination is made by
Hennepin County re the proposal regional park, Motion carried,
four ayes,
Councilman Neils asked if any consideration had been giver to
matching the grades of nf:w County Road 9 to Larch Lane. (onsulting
Enqineer Olson said that the grades for alignment of new C tint),
Road 9 were not available,
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NATHJAN LANE STREET
IMPROVE14ENT PROJECT NO%4 '4
Item 8-111
RESOLUTION NO. 75-134
PROJECT NO. 505 - SCHMIDT
LAKE IMPROVEMENTS - LARCH
LANE AL IC.NMENT,i C, R, 9
Item 8- I
Manager Willis reviewed the City's existing insurance covt°.•age CITY
and outlined alternatives for future Council procedure re t:arrier Item
selection and coverago, determinations. Staff recommended ;;he
following foil Council consideration: (1) that staff be directed
to prepare a draft resolution providing for the retaining of an
insurance consultant to analyze and study the City's insurance
needs, and to make recommendations as to the extent and nature
of the coverage; (2) that determination be made if crnpetitive
bidding or solicitation of proposals is to be used for workmen's
compensation and general liability coverages; and (3) dete tmination
be made if the general liability insurance program should be
renewed for one year, enab-ling the City to embark upon a new
procedure with the hospital, madical, sur ical coverage this
fall and other ,-overages prior to April, 1976.
MOTION was made by Cou icilman Spa,:th, seconded by Councilman Neils,
to direct the staff' to proceed wi th i tems 1 and 2 of the staff
recom nilation, Motion carried, four ayes.
INSURANCE
8-J
PROGRAM
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March 17 1975
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MeeO ng
Mayor Hilde suggested that Councilman Seibold be involved in these
considerations,
MOTION was made by Councilman Runt, se:onded by Councilman fleils,
to di ract staff to praceed with recomnendation 3, working out
the best program with the current agency the City deals with.
Frank Barron, 1810 Black Oaks Lane, provided some background to
the City's present general 1 i abi 1 i ty program, Mr. Barron was
formerly with the North Shore Agency, which has the current
contract with the City,
Motion carried, 'Four ayes,
Cors0ting Engineer Olson briefly reviewed plans and specifica-
tions for Project No. 503 - ciathan Lane Street Improvement,
Councilman Spaeth objected to the moving of a house, as proposed
in this project.
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Question arose as 'to the need for the project now ghat the pro-
posed shopping center development is, in doubt. Councilmen Hunt
and Neils stated that the project would still be needed, that
development would not take place until after the street work
is done,
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-135, A RESOLUTION APPRQVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -
PROJECT NO, 503 - NATHAN LANE STREET IMPROVEMENT, Motion
carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Councilman Spaeth
voted nay,
Consul ti nq Engineer Olson briefly reviewed plans and specifica-
tions
pecifica-
tions for Project No, 501 - Zachary Lane,
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-1369 A RESOLUTIOI APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -
PROJECT 10, 504 - ZACHARY LANE, Motion carried on a roll call
vote, four ayes,
Manager Willis presented a tentative outline of proposed 1975
public improvement financing. His report included recom-
mendations that the City proceed as follows; (1) the Council
tentatively plan a bond sale for on or about June 2, 1975 :n
the range of $5,000,00 to 55,500,000; (2) all projects to be
financed by the pr000sed bond sale be expedited to insure that
contracts will be awarded prior to bond We, (3) staff be
directod to work wi Mh financial -consultants to arrange for a
visit, uy a representative of Moody's Investors Service, for
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PROJECT NO, 503 - NATHAN.
LANE STREET IMPRnVFMENT
Item 8-K(a)
RESOLUTION NO, 75-13 4
PROJECT 40, 504 - ZACHARY
LANE
Item 8-K(b)
RESOLUTION NO, 75-136
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVE-
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Item 8-L
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the purposes of seeking to improve the City's bond rating;
4) that City representatives meet with investors in Minneapolis,
Cwicago and New York; (5) that staff be directeO to formulate
a po' l 1 cy which would require public improvement peti ti Qns t1a
be submitted for Council approval prior to February 1 fo the
yt=ar to which the proposed improvement is to be undertaken
and financed; and (6) the Council approve of the report format
outlined,4,,,n the staff report of March 14, 1975.
Mayor Hi 1 de 'skid he would want to know (1) what is" the difference
ekween Exhibi'ti;8 of the staff report City of Plymouth Utility
and Rate Study and the situation after new projects are under-
taken, He would 0 ke to know to what extent the neyyr prt+jects
would be funded by assessments, and what amount would be unfunded.
Councilman Neils said t. sere is a question oil how much q f the
construction we wish to,or can afford to carry unfunded on a
3 -year basis using sinking ,.fund reserves,
Mayor Ili 1 de expressed concern about a potential shortage of funds,
and urged that the City maximize the size of the bond issue to
get as much financing as possible at this time,
Councilman Spaeth said thatthe schedule should by followed as
outlined in the staff report.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to accept the staff recommendation of the 6 items
stated above. Motion carried, four ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman
Hunt, tu adopt RESOLUTION NO,
ASSESSMENT - LCT 1 AND LOT 2,
CINE LAKE PARK 3RD ADDITION,
vote, four ayes,
Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
75-137, A RESOLUTION CORRECTING
BLOCK 8, REARRANGEMENT IN MEDI-
Moti3n carried on a roll call
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-138. A RESOLUTION CORRECTING
ASSESSMENT - LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, ELMHURST HEIGhTS ADDITION,
Motion carried on a roll call trate, four ayes,
Manger Willis reported that riep, Lon Heinitz toad expressed
a willingness to introduce special legislation for Plymouth
which would authorize the City to refund Temporary Irnprove-
nxn t Bonds,
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded bke Councilman
Neils- to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 75-1429 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING
THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURY, PROV40E AUTHORITY TO PLYMOUTH TO
ISSUE REFUNDING TEMPORARY IMPROVr;MENT DONDS, Motion carried
on a roll call vote, four ayes,,
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ASSESSMENT CORRECTiUA -
REARRANGEMENT IN MEDICINE
LAKE PARI( 3RD ADDITION
Item 8-M(a)
RESOLUTION NO, 75-137
ASSESSMENT CORRECTION -
ELMHURST HEIGHTS ADDITION
Item 841(b)
RESOLUTION NO, 75-138
SPECIA', LEGISLATION FOR
REFUNDING TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT BONGS
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RESOLUTION NO, 75-142
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MOTION was made by Councilm n Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION, NOa 75-139, A RESOLUTION URGING
LEGISLATIVE SUPPC^,T OF H.F. 579, ESTABLISHING THE AVAILABILITY
OF AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM. Motion
carried on a roll call vote, four ayes..
MOTION, was made by Councilman Spaeth, stconded by Councilman
Neils, to appoint Julie Oppegard and Liiida C. Harrington to be
Armstrong High School representeti ves on the Youth Action
Ad ofi sory Committee. Motion carr' ad, four ayes.
MayorHllde reported receiving a letter• from Mayor Frank
Fl eet6m of St. Louis Park, who is a me,*er of the steering
committee of the uburbart Coalition, whi cf%, has organized to
challepi%lt the findings of the study authorized by Vie Downtown
CouO.,il ind the Kineapolis Industr4 1 Comrr,i-ssicn. Mayor
Fleetham asked tk at the Plymouth Council adopt a resolution
supporting the coeli tions ef'`orts.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hi :de, seconded by Councilman taunt,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-140, A RESOLUTION REJEC'+ING rHE
MINNEAPOLIS. TAX STUDY AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER INVESTICATIOilI
OF FACTS AMO CONTINGENCIES. M%tion carried on a roll call
vote, four ayess.
LICENSES A14D PERMITS
MOTION was made by Counci lmar Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 75-141, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES FOR CLEANWAY SANITATIJN, INC.; GUY'S
DISPOSAL; ROBBINSDALE TRANSFER CO., INC.; TOWN ,AND COUNTRY
SANITATION; AND WOOOLAKE SANITARY SERVICE, INC. Motion
carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
OISBURSEN:NTS
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-143, A RESnLUTI'ON APPROVING
FOR PAYMENT DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, CONSTRUCTION
FUND, WATER FUND, SEWER FUND AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1975. Motion carried on
a roll call vote, four ages.
MISCELLANE US
Manager Willis reminded Council mei iers to s*ini t information
for the next issue of the PLyr,)UTH REPORT by March 28,
Councilman Hunt stated that he had boll before a Senate
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PROPOSED ELECTION
LAW CHANGE
Item 8-0
RESOLUTION N0, 75-1
ADDITIONAL YAAC APPOINT;
MENTS - ARMSTRONG SCH0%
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SUBURBAN COALITION
RESOLUTION NO, 75-140
GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES
Item 9
RESOLUTION N0. 75-141
DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1975
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RESOLUTION NO. 75-143
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Committee this eveni n, prior to the Council meeting. TF,e
committee was discussing a proposal by suburban legisl,4'Z'0k
opposing the McComb's stuJy.
Councilman Hunt said that discussion had also taken place
the workhouse. Ser,. Helson suggested that a sub-cr%zittee
be established to look into the workhouse ,nater.
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Councilman Hunt said that: Sen. Chenpwrfr had introduced
legislation striking a portion of the LfAtute dealing with metro-
politan significance.
Councilman Hunt said chat he had also appeared before Sen.
Humphr.y's Land Use end Physical De-velopment Sub -Committee
at its recent public hearing.
Councilman Hunt said that he and Mayor, Hilde had made a presen-
tation to the Metropolitan Council re mttrc significance,
and that they were well received.
Councilman Hunt asked 'if it would be possible to put some.
thing in the quarterly retort about the Plymouth Civic
League. (buncil had no objection.
Wyar Hi 1 de adjourned the Council meeting at 12;00 tii dni ght.
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PLYMOUTH CIVIC LEAGUE
Lynn B u ii ; CK
Deputy City Cleoki