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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
March 249 1975
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Covincil was called to order by Acting
Mayor;Hunt at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900
Twenty-third Avenue North, on Marche_a; 1975,
PRESENT: Acting Mayor Hunt, Councilmen Neils.-Seibold and Spaeth, Manager'Willi.s,
Engineer Goldberg, Planner Dillerud,"'Attorney Lefler, Consulting Engineer
Olek , and,Deputy City Clerk Bolnick. (Councilman Neils arrived at
1:40 P.M.)
ABSENT: Mayor Hilde
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by MINUTES- REGULAR'
Acting Mayor Hunt, to approve the minutes of the COUNCIL MEETING -
March 17, 1975 regular Council meeting. Motion March 17, 1975
Carried, two ayes. Councilman Seibold abstained. Item 4
REQUESTS 4ND COMMUNICATIONSPETITIONS,
It was the recommendation of staff that the City SITE PLAN - SOUTH
Council adopt a resolution denying the request SHORE VILLA
of Daniel Ralicki end Ur. Arnold Leonard for a APARTMENTS
density of 96 units on their site plan for Snuth Item 5-A
Shore Villa Apartments.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spheth, seconded by RESOLUTION Nu. 75-144
Councilman Seibold, to adapt RESOLUTION N0. 75-144,
A RESOLUTION DENYING PETITIONERS' REQUEST FOR
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN WITH 96 UNITS, AND"DIRECTING
THAT SITE BE DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURIIEN14
ZONING STANDARDS - SOUTH SHORE VILLA APARTMENTS.
Mn tion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes,
The City is in receipt of a petition from Rolf PETITION MR UTILITIES
E. A. Erickson for installatidt, of sewer and water LOTS 29 S J0, BLOCK 5,
to serve Lots 29 and 30, Block 5, Suburbandale on Parkers SUBABANDALE ON PAR*(ERS
Lake. LAKE
Item 5-B
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by RESOLUTION NO. i4-145 _
Councilman Seihold, to adopt RESOLUTION.NO, 75-145,
A RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AdD
ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT - UTILITY
INSTALLATION - LOTS 29 b 30s BLOCK 5, SUGURBANDALE
ON MARKERS LAKE, Motion carried on a roll call
vote, three ayes,
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Manager Willis explained that sub went to the PRELIMINARY PLAT -
March 17 Council meeting, the CityI'lanner and PLAYHOUSE INDUSTRIAL._.
City Engineer reviewed the proposedreliminary PARK 2ND ADDITION
plat for Pl yhouse Industrial Park 2i, Addition Item 5=C
specifically in terns of Medina Road ol'ignment.
It was their recommendation that the c.I-de-sac
arrangement would be the most feasible,,The
planner presented a map showing proposed\\
alignment -of Medina Road,
The Council discussed assessing procedure for the
twp lots to the south of the alignment: It was
suggested that state" aids stay be used for that,
segment.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by RESOLUTION;NO. 75-146
Councilman Seibuld; to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-146,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT - PLAYHOUSE
INDUSTRIAL PARK SECOND ADDITION. Motion carried on
A, roll call vote, four ayes%
MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Hunt, seconded
by Councilman Neils, to accept the general alignment
as indicated by the staff diagram presented by the
Planner, to he used as future plats come in. Motion
carried, fuur ayes.
NOTION was made by RCouncilmanSpaeth, seconded by RESOLUTION NO, 75-147
Councilman Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-147,
A RESOLUTION STIPULATING THAT AT TIME OF FINAL
PLAT, OUTLOT A 8E DEDICATED `TO THE CITY FOR PONDING -
PLAYHOUSE INDUSTRIAL PARK SECOND ADDITION. Motion
carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Hunt, seconded by
Councilman Seibold, that 0? City Engineer be directed
to look at the Medina Road alignment to determine what
porti(;:) could be, used for state aid funding and report
back to the Council with this information. Motion
carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by
Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-1480
A RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR PAYMENT N0. 6 -
PROJECT NO% 302 - WATER TREATMENT PLANT%
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by
Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 75-1490
A RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO, 5 -
PRUJCCT NO% 304 - HUGHES -JOHNSON ADDITION '
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REQUEST FGk PAYMENT N04
6 - PROJECT N0. 302 -
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Item 5-D
RESOLUTION N0. 75448
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT N0.
5 - PROJECT NO. 304 - -
HUGHES -JOHNSON AGDITION
Item 5-r
RESOLUTION N0. 75-149
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Councilman Neils questioned reducing the retainage
to 204. Engineer Goldberg explained that there were
some items that were not paid for when Payment No.
4 was handled, and that amount was considered when
the request for Paymon,t No. 5, was proces_ed. He also
stated that,there was little work left to do on this
pro,4ect=--,inflstly clean-up.
on'to adopt Resolution No. 75-149 carried qn a
roll ca1.1 vote, three ayes. Councilman Neils voted
nay..
REPORTS\0 OFFI_CERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Manager Willis stated that he and Councilman BASSETT CREEK FLOOD.
Spaeth and Engineer Goldberg had met with Dick CONTROL COMMISSION
O'Fal-lon to discuss the upcoming City of Item 6-A
Plymouth/Bassett Creek Flood Control Commiv%ion
Joint informational meeting. Manager Willis
noted that information was provided from Mr,,
l,l,on to ,Coin= -1 nerlrber s 'fnr tnei'w` review
prior to the meeting.
Mr. Willis also provi.:ed a draft of a letter to
be forwarded to Mr. O'Fallon in his capacity as
chairman of the Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission, stating the City's preference of Plan
8 of the Commission's feasibility report. It was
suggested that copies of the letter, as well as copies of
drainage maps and other materials depicting
Plymouth's attempts at keeping water in the)Crty
by ponding.., to other communities within the
watershed district.
MOTION was made by Council -tan Seibold, seconded by
Councilman Neils, to direct staff to send the letter
and other information as discussed above to the other
communities in the watershed district. Motion carried,
four ayes.
Manager Willis stated that he had received quotes
on the City' general liabiiity insurance from
Anderson Brothers Agency on the Agricultural
Company and from the North Shore Agency on Home
Insurance Company, He noted that the premiums
are substantially apart: total premiums from
Home Insurance Company - $19,500; Agricultural
Insurance Company - $26,361.
M0110N was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by
CounoiImen Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N04 75,150,
A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROPERTY,
PUR IC LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE TO
NOME INSURANCE COMPANY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR,
COMMENCING APRIL 1, 1975, AND DESIGNATING NORTH
SNORE AGENCY, INC, AS AGENT OF RECORD.
1975 GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE PROGRAM
Item 6-B
RESOLUTION N0. ?5-150
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Councilman-Seibold noted that this commitment would be
for one year only, but pointed out certain factors the
Council should consider both now and in future
deliberations. It would be advantageous to take all lines
of coverage with one company. Caution should -be
exercised"when accepting a company with rates quite
divergent from"other carriers. Such a company may be
presently "buying business", but may substantially
increase rates at some future point in time. If in
fact, any individual carrier succeeds in becoming
the municipal carrier, potentially driving out,other
municipal dealers, it may, work uu 'the.disadvantage
of the municipalities,
Motion to adopt Resolution No. '75-I50 carried on
a roll call rote, four ayes'.
It was the recommendation of staff that Lundgren SHILOH ADDITION
Brothers be reimbursed by the City for sewer Item 6-C
and water services constructed to serve properties
outside their plat, at the City's'request, and
that a hearing be called to access costs.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by RESOLUTION NO, 75-151
Acting Mayor Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION N), 75-151,
A RESOLUTION REIMBURSING LUNDGREN BROTHEAS, AND
DIRECTING THAT THE CITY PROCEED IN ACCORV WITH
STATE STATUTE 429 TO RECOVER COSTS, Motion
carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Councilman Spaeth abstained,
MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Hunt, seconded by
Councilman Neils, to direct staff to check, before
disbursement take,; place, how the service gets to
the lots % i t it g.Ves across any other lots, to
check that proper east"ents are granted, Motion
carried, four ayes.
MOTION waJ made by Councilman Neils, seconded by
Acting Mayor Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-152,
A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
IMPaOVEMENT , PRW ECT NO, 512 SHILOH ADDITION
PARCELS OUTSIDE PLAT LINT'S). Motion carried to
a roll call vote, three ages. Councilman Spaeth
abstained,
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, secondee: by
Councilman Neils, to adapt ORDINANCE N0, 75-61
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VIII, SECTIONS 8
AND 9 OF T14 CITY CODE RELATING TO SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER USER CHARGES. Motion carried
on a roll call vote, four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-152
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE -
SANITARY SEWER & WATER
USEI CHARGES
Item 6-D
ORDINANCE NO. 75.6
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MOTION ways made bi Councilman, Neils, seconded`by
Councilman Spaeth,,to direct staff ,to prepare
recommendations for 1976 esratlatio of'area and
REC charges"and rates, thane ,;commendations
to be prepared'and submitted kith the 1976
progoseJ sewer and water fund,vdgets. Motioh
carried, four ayes.
Engineer Goldberg submitted a. -report explaining
thu repair work needed for Deep Well No. 2, and
ettimating costs for same.
Councilman Spaeth stated that the well is not
old enough to have that extent of problems.
Councilman Neils laid that on the average, pumps
of this sire must be pulled e iry five years.
Councilman Spaeth said that soma;wear and tear
was caused by the angle construr*ion. Engineer
Goldberg said that Layne Minnesh`a did the
repair work necessitated by tha,.; situation.
MOTION was made by :.ounciiman
SeI-
ibold, seconded by
Councilman Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION! NG..75-153,
A RESOLUTION ORDERING REPAIR WORK FOR DEEP 144ELL
NO. 2 AND ORDERIN, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER
FUNDS TP PAY FOR SAME. Motion carried on a roll
call vote, three ayes. Councilman Spaeth voted nay.
Manager Willis provided Council members with
copies of a bill to be presented'in the State
Legislature which would amend the Open N etinq
Law. The bill is supported by the Minnesota
League of Muni-cipalities.
MOTION was made by Councilman Nils, seconded by
Councilman Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-154,
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PRr°OSrU AMENDMENTS TO
THE STATE'S OPEN MEETING LAW. Motion carried
an a roll call vote, four ,eyes.
Engineer Goldberg discusst" the procedures to
be .allowed at Wednesday night's public hearing
re FAU Project No. 506 " T,P, 10*1 and County
Road 6.
Manager Willis discussed proposed housing
legislation, to be introduced by Senators
Coleman and Nelson. He said that it would
be very difficult for P1ynou,th, to Exist
under the provisions or the proposed Housiog
Recovery Act of 1975, considering Plymouth's
utility planning %
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REPAIR WORK ON DEEP
WELL N0. 2 - PROJECT
NQ. OOC
Item 6-E
RESOLUTION NO. 75-153
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS'
OPEN MEETING LAW
Item 6-F
RESOLUTION N0, 75-154
FAU PROJECT N0. 506 -
T,H, 101/C.R. 6
Item 6-G
PROPOSED LAWwHOUSING
RECOVERY -ACT OF 1975
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It was the consensus of the Council members
that the legislation would be detrimental to
Plymouth.
MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Hunt,
seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct stiff to
prepare a stronglyw worded-res:o'ution in opposition
to, the proposed Housing , Recovery Act of 1975 -for
forwarding to appropriate officiate, such draft
to be provided for Council consideration at the
March 26, 1975 Council meeting. Motion carried,
four ayes.
Manager Willis explained that an update to the'
Preliminary Report on)Project No. 202 - Interceptor
Sewer - Lift Station 1 to Lift Station A - was
suggested because the project is included in
the 5 -year CIP but is proposed for earlier
consideration so that the existing lo4d'does not
become too critical.
Consulting Engineer Olson explained the four
alternatives as included in the Preliminary
Report Supplement No. 2, dated March 17, 1975. Mr. 01'son
also distributed a diagram of cash flow comparisons
for the alternatives.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by
Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-155,
A RESOLUTION ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PROJECT N0. 202 - INTERCEPTOR SEWER - LIFT
STATION 1 to LIFT STATION A.
Councilman Neils asked if the City would have the
authority to order the project and fund it from ad
valorem. Attorney Lefler replied that it would be
in order, witlin the levy limitations.
Councilman Neils said over a million dollars worth of
work might be involved, and prospects for federal aid
are nil. The City may have little revenue to fund
those costs. If the line is put in and development
does not take plane for five years, the City may have
to go to ad valorem to some extent.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 75-155 carried on a roll
call vote, four ayes.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by
Councilman Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 75-15G,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES FOR
BROWNING -FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF MINNESOTA, INC. AND
G & H SANITATION, INC. Motion carried on a roll
rAii unfa. Mkir AVAC,
INTERCEPTOR SEWER -
LIFT STATION 1 TO LIFT
STATION A - PROJECT
No. 202
RESOLUTION N0, 75-155
GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES
Item 7
RESOLUTION NO. 75-156
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It was the consensus of the Council members
that the legislation would be detrimental to
Plymouth.
MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Hunt,
seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct stiff to
prepare a stronglyw worded-res:o'ution in opposition
to, the proposed Housing , Recovery Act of 1975 -for
forwarding to appropriate officiate, such draft
to be provided for Council consideration at the
March 26, 1975 Council meeting. Motion carried,
four ayes.
Manager Willis explained that an update to the'
Preliminary Report on)Project No. 202 - Interceptor
Sewer - Lift Station 1 to Lift Station A - was
suggested because the project is included in
the 5 -year CIP but is proposed for earlier
consideration so that the existing lo4d'does not
become too critical.
Consulting Engineer Olson explained the four
alternatives as included in the Preliminary
Report Supplement No. 2, dated March 17, 1975. Mr. 01'son
also distributed a diagram of cash flow comparisons
for the alternatives.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by
Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-155,
A RESOLUTION ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PROJECT N0. 202 - INTERCEPTOR SEWER - LIFT
STATION 1 to LIFT STATION A.
Councilman Neils asked if the City would have the
authority to order the project and fund it from ad
valorem. Attorney Lefler replied that it would be
in order, witlin the levy limitations.
Councilman Neils said over a million dollars worth of
work might be involved, and prospects for federal aid
are nil. The City may have little revenue to fund
those costs. If the line is put in and development
does not take plane for five years, the City may have
to go to ad valorem to some extent.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 75-155 carried on a roll
call vote, four ayes.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by
Councilman Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 75-15G,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES FOR
BROWNING -FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF MINNESOTA, INC. AND
G & H SANITATION, INC. Motion carried on a roll
rAii unfa. Mkir AVAC,
INTERCEPTOR SEWER -
LIFT STATION 1 TO LIFT
STATION A - PROJECT
No. 202
RESOLUTION N0, 75-155
GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES
Item 7
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MISCELLANEOUS
Council members noted 'receipt of two letter's LETTERS FROM
from constituents: (1 recioesting that'snow - CONSTITUENTS
removal from sidewalks adjacent to schools be
done by tie City; and (;) requesting change i
in sewer and water billing procedure for final
bills, The 1 etters were ,referred to staf F.
MOTION was made by Councfiman Seibold, seconded
by Councilman Neils, to accept the letter regarding
snow removal near schools and directing the staff
to respond to time letter and indicate the t the Istaffhasbeendirectedtocomebackwitii ,
racommendations for Council policy regarding_ the
matter. Motion carried, four ayes.
Engineer Goldberg showed Council members plans PROJECT NO,
for a pumpho4se for. Well No. 4 PUMPHOUSE FO
Motion was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by RESOLUTION Ni
Councilman Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-157.
A RESOLUTION ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -
PROJECT NO. 507-01 - PUMPHOUSE FOR WELL NO, 4,
Notion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes.
Councilman Seibold was away from the Council
table during the vote.)
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by
Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-158
A RES%UTION OROE,iAG ADVERTISEMENT FOk BIDS -
PUMP FOR WELL NO, 41- PROJECT NO, 507-02, Motion
carried on a roll call vote. three ayes,
Councilman Seibold was down from the Coub:mil table.)
Manager Will -'is stated that lie and Representative
Heinitz had appeared before a House committee that
morning in an attempt to have Plymouth removed from. the
MTC Taxing District. They there not successful, losing
by a 4-3 vote of the committee, They will continue to
seek removal from the taxing district, turkninq
attention now to the State Senate,
Acting Mayor Hunt adjourned the Council meeting at 9:40 P,M,
17-01
WELL N0,4
PROJECT N0; 507-02
PUMP FOR WELL NO, 4
RESOLUTION N0, 75-158
MTC TA;,1 %C %"IS'.(-I;`T
James G., Willis
City Manager