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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10-06-1975k Page 321 M I NU -;YE S REGULAR COUNCIL ME(Y;0TINC," October 6, 19fi5v A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Act*ng Mayor Hunt at 7:30 P.M, in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900 Twenty-third Avenue North, on October 6, 1975. J PRESENT: Acting Mayor Hunt, Councilmen Neils and Spaeth., Administrative Asti-:tant Kreager, Planner Dillerud, Engineer Goldberg.,and,Attorney Lefler. ABSENT: Mayor Hildr and,Councilman Seibold MINUTES MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman`, SEPTEMBER 29, 1975 Spaeth, to approve the minutes of the September 29 special Item 4 Council meeting. Motion carried, three ayes. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ASSESSMENTS - Engi,neer,Goldberg reviewed the three parcels omitted from VICKSBURG LANE the V cksburg Lane assessment,roll, PROJECT 305 Item 4-A Acting Mayor Hint opened the public hearing at 7:35 P.M, Frank Ferrin, 715 Vicksburg Lane, presented his written objections to the proposed assessment to Council suggesting the street assessment be paid from the General Fund or MSA funds and residents he charged for curb and gutter only since residents were not receiving any benefit, from the new street. Councilman Neils answered the statutory definition of benefit is not in terms of improved value to property but in terms of improved use. He stated he felt the assessment policy was equitable in this case and consistent with assessments made in the past in similar situations. Acting Mayor Hunt stated MSA funds cannot build all thoroughfares in Plymouth and the assessment policy for streets was fair and equal. He also stated residents were per.itted to move their driveway access of;! Vicksburg wherever possible to limit the hazard to the traffic on the thoroughfare. Mr. Ferris stated he felt the Council's decision on the assessment rolls was predetermined before the hearings. Councilman Neils answered,the Council followed established policies when putting together assessment rolls, The hearings were held for the purpose of bringing to Council's attention exceptional cases or errors . Mr, F,,3"in statod he felt the application of assessment policies to nrnrart-v -lona thoroujhfares was unfair, 1 Regular Counci 1 Meeting \,\ October 69 1975 r Acting Kayor,,Nunt closed the,public hearing at 7:50 P.M. Engipw!v• Goldberg reviewed thee,recommendations he made on the three ' ' pa rcel s cimi tied prev i oi,, y from the Vi cksbui-g Lane assessment roll after a field check of the property. He advisL-J the residents in attendance of.the changes in their assessments. Russell Almquist, 15905 Fourth Avenue North, requested that Council consider some way of relieving property with driveways on Vicksburg. He felt this property was disproportionately assessed and the cost should be shared by all properties with access to Vicksburg.. Gloria Bradley, 16135 Ninth Avenue Norih, questioned why she was being assessed,for property involved in a storm ponding easement. Engineer Goldberg replied ifs the Attorney advises this property cannot be assessed it will be deleted frawn the assessment roll. 1 MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman VICKSBURG LANE Spaeth, to direct staff .to modify assessment rolls by assessing ASSESSMENT all properties not draining directly into the sewer on Vicksburg PROJECT 305 at a 'reduced rate. At the time 8th and 9th Avenues are developed Item 6-A-1 tnese properties will be assessed for that project. Motion carried, three. ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Neils, to accept Mr. Goldberg's recommendations on assessments on Vicksburg Lane and to defer adoption of th.ft assessment rolls until October 8, 1975. Motion carried, three ayes. MOT IOIN was imide by Councilman Neils. seconded by Counci 'Wn Spaeth, to make no change in present, street assessment policy regarding property abutting thoroughiirE:; in this improvewent or any other improvement, Motion carried, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilmar Neils, to make up the assessment rolls for streets and storm sewers separately making it possible for separate paym.ent of the two parts. Motion carried, three ayes. Engineer Guldberg reviewed Mr. Gavaras' letter opposing a school driveway on Vicksburg. Acting Mayor Hunt stated the continued concentrated use of Ranchview by school buses would cause the evenual breaking up of the street resulting in costly street improvements. 0 VICKSBURG LANE ACCESS POR BIRCHVIEV Item 6-B H 32?- , A Regular Council Meeting, Or tober 6, 1975 Page, 323 Coun'ilmaniSpaeth stated Council acknowledged Mr. Gavaras' letter but Ould aot accept his answer because the bus traffic kws becoming detrimental to Ranchview. a residential street'. NOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct Mr. Goldberg to continue working with Birchview School to plan an access for the school off Vicksburg Lane. Motion carried, three ayes. Plannet, Dillerud reviewed the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion forapproval of the filial plat for Reinhard Industrial Park, noting the reduction in size of the final plat. He recommended that Council approve the final plat and development contract for the First Addition, Terry Schneider, representing Reinhard Bros., stated their in- tention to plat the entire piece of property, but since they could not complete the north half adequatgl, without holding up Buhler-Miag's project, at this time they, were asking for approval of the south half only. Councilman Neils stated since the development contract call for complete improvement of 12th Avenue, in the absence of a complete plan at the time the street is being constructed, costs of any changes or improvements to the street after its completion would be borne.,, Reinhard Bros. MOTION was made by Councilmtin Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-560, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL, PLA1 AND DEVELOPMENT CLINTRACT (A-285) FrR REINHARD, INDUSTRIAL PARK FIRST ADIVITION. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-561, A RESOLUTION SETTING JADITIONS FOR FINAL. PLAT AFPROVAL OF REINHARD INDUSTRIAL PARK FIRST ADDITION (A-285). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. Planner Dillerud summarized the Buhler-Miag site plan and conditional use permit reviewing the recommendatisns of the Planning Commission. He recommended approval of the site plan and conditional use permit for initial construction. Dick Knoll, representing Buhler-Miag, presented Buh e-Miag's concept for future development of the property and answered Council's questions. MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by CouncII," r Neils, to adopt RFiOLUTION NO, 75462, A RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN (IDENTIFIED AS EXHIBIT A-285 DATED 9/19/75) AND CONDITION 4L USE PERMIT FOR BUHLER-MIAG AT 12TH AVENUE NORTH AND XENIUM LANE (A-285). 423a 0 RESOLUTION NO. 75-560 R S. - FINAL PLAT Item 5-A-1 RESOLUTION N0, 75.561 KQ L"nnRu UM04 % SETTING CONDITIONS FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL Item 5-A-1 RESOLUTION NO% 75-562 BUHURMAG nTrTM AND CVNpITIONAL USE PERMIT Item 54-2 Regular Council Meeting October 6,',,1915 Page 324 NOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Neils to amend Resolution by adding Condition 5 allowing a curb cut on Xenium Lane for the present; but assigning respon- sibility to Buhler-Miag for,movi'ng,,the driveway at the City's request if in the\future prior to development of the entire property -,0 street is located to the south of the property. 7 Motion to amend carried, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to further amend Resolution by adding Condition 6 requiring departures from the approved overall site plan Exhibit A-285),encountered asJadditional phases are developed to be reviewed -and approved by Council. Motion to amend carried,,three ayes. Motion to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-562 as amended carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.' Planner Dillerud presented Buhler-Miag's request for issuance of industrial revenue bonds for the first phase of their pro- ject "Reinhard Indc4trial Park". Wayne Hester, representing the underwriter, Dain, Kalman b Quail, appeared and answered questions about the bonds. Bill Berger and Willi Zogg, vitt presidents of Buhler-Miag, were introduced to Council, Councilman Neils asked if Buhler-Miag anticipated seeking financing through industrial revenue bonds for subsequent additions. Mr. Zogg answered that they might do so in the future if interest rates were as favorable as they are now. MOTION was made by Councilman Sp4e4f'.%h, seconded by CtuncA lman Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-563, A RESOLUTION ORDAING PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTATION FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE PONDS FOR BUHLER-MIAG. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. Planner Oillerud reviewed the 'lot division and consolidation of Edward Schommer's unplatted property. M(JT!OA was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Nails, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 75-5640 A RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION TO EFFECT NEW OWIERSHIP FOR EDWARD SCHOMMER (A"535). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. 324m 0 0 RESOLUTION N0, 75-563 BUHLER%MlkG INDUSTRX REVENUE BONDS Item 5-A-3 RESOLUTION N0, 75464 COT DIVISW, EDWARD SCHONMER (A-535) Item 5-B It o Regular Council Mleeting3 October 6. 1975 Page 325 MOTION was made by Counc-1,ian Spaeth4, secondel by Councilman Neils, to adopt RCESOLUTION NO. 75-565, A RESOLUTI4N APPROVING CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS FOR EDWARD SCHOMMER (A-535). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman'5 paeth, seconded,by Councilman Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-566% A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HONE OCCUPNrION TO OPERATE A TRUCK DELIVERY SERVICE FOR CLARENCE,JANSCON AT 1250 HIG"Y 101 A-632). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. Engineer Goldberg reviewed the Northeast Water- Trunk assessment rolls. , Councilman Neils questioned the need for another interceptor north of Mr. Kanduth's property. Engineer Goldberg replied the property can be served from sewers on the east side of the property. NOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Neils, to direct staff to research the question raised by Councilman Neils and defer adopting the assessment rolls until October 8, 1975. Motion carried, three ayes. Engineer Goldberg reviewed the Creekwood Heights/Elmhurst Gardens storm sewer assessment rolls. Ralph Charnley, 2705 Norwood, asked for background on the ordering of tha improvement project. Acting Mayor Hunt replied the improvement project was ordered April 15, 1975 after residents petit;oned the City to replace open pitches with sewer pipe. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to accept Mr. Goldberg's recommendations and to defer adopting the assessment rolls until October 8, 1975. Motion carried, three ayes. Ennineer Goldberg reviewed the Circle Star Business Center 2nd Addition assessment roll. MOT;UN was made by Councilman Spaeth. seconded by Councilman Neils, to ancept Mr. Goldberg's recommendations and defer adopting the assessment roll until October 8, 1975. Motion carried, three ayes. 0 325- I RESOLUTION N0. 75-565 LOTS TI EDhARD,SCHOMNER (A-535) Item 5-B RESOLUTION NO. 75-566 CONOITIONAL USE PEIM*'r'- CLARENCE JANSSON Item 5-C NE WATER TRUNK ASSESSMENT PROJECT 402 tem 6-A-2 CREEKWOOD HEIGHTS/ FLMMIURST GARDENS STORM SEWER ASSESSMENT PROJECT 406 Item 6-A-3 CIRCLE STAR BUSINESS CENTER 2ND ADDITION ASSESSMENT , PROJECT 413 I tem 6 -A -A! I Q, Regular 'Council Meeting October 6, 1975 Page 326 Engineer Goldberg reviewed deferred assessments on South Shore. Drive. , MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS' Spaeth, to accept Mr, Goldberg's recommendation on Item 1 SOUTH SHOW DRIVE and defer action on droppina,t;e assessment from the roll Item 6-A-5' until October 8, 1975. Motion carried, three ayes"r MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Hunt, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to accept Mr.) Goldberg's recommendation on Item 2 and defer adopting the "sessment roll tkntil October 8. 19756 Motion carried, three ayes, MOTION was made by Councilman Neils., seconded by Councilman 4paeth, to accept Mr, Goldberg's recommendation on Item 3 and defer adopting the assessment roll until October 8. 1975. Motio6,carried, three ayes. Engineer Goldberg reviewed assessment roll for Esther Korsmo property, Plit 43726, Parcel 1000, MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, to accept Mr. Goldberg's recommendation and to defer adopting the assessment roil until October 8. 1975.) Motion carried, three ayes, MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Actiny Mayor Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-567, A RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT - STREET LIGHTS MISSION RIDGE, Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, two ayes, Councilman Neils abstained, Engineer Goldberg reviewed the feasibility report on street lighting for Creekwood Heights/Elmhurst Gardens area, Ralph Charnley, 2705 Norwood, requested Council to consider styling of lightpoles to complement the neighborhood setting, Engineer Goldberg replied the design would be consis*ent with the lightpoles in the surrounding area and stated Mr. Charnley could express his preferences at the public hearing, MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-568, A RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING FOR CREEKWOOD HEIGHTS/ELMHURST GARDENS AREA STREL'T LIGHTS PROJECT NO, 525 FOR NOVEMBER 17, 1975, Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, two ayes. Councilman Neils abstained, 325- ESTHER KORSMO ASSESSMENT Item 6-A-6 RESOLUTION NO, ,'5.567 G S - MISSIJI; RIDGE Item 6-C-1 RESOLUTION NO, 75, HEARING CREEKWOOD HEIGHTS/ ELMHURS'i GARDENS AREA STREET LIGHTS Item 6-C-2 1 Regular Council Meeting October 6, 1975 Page 327 r 1 Administrative Assistant Kreager reviewed the bids received for the City's Hospital, Surgical, Medical and Term Life Insurance and recomended that the lowest bid from the Employee Benefit Administration Company be accepted. Chris Dunlop, representing the Employee Benefit Administration Company, answered Council's questions relative to the policies. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Acting Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 75-569 Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-5699 A RESOLUTION AWARDI:G A OF BIDS - CONTRACT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES' HOSPITAL, SURGICAL, MEDICAL tNO HOSPITAL, SURGICAL, TERM LIFE INSURANCE. MEDICAL & TERM L;FE INSURANCE Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes., Item 6-D MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Hunt, seconded by Councilman RESOLUfICN NO. 75-517 Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-570, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER CHANGE ORDER N0, 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,703.50 to LAMPPA XENIUK LANE CON!TRUCTION ON PROJECT NO. 306 XENIUM LANE SOUTH OF THE PROJECT 306 RAILROAr TRACKS, Item 6-E-1 Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, su;.onded by Councilman RESOLUTION N0.15-571 Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-571, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE OROER CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,491.00 TO BARBAROSSA CARLSON COS. ADDITION SONS ON PROJECT NO, 416 CARLSON COMPANIES ADDITION. PROJECT 416 I t%`m 6-E-2 Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, 6hree ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman fleils, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION SIO. 75-572 Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-572, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER CHANGE ORDER NO, 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF 13,080.00 TO AUSTIN P, T.H. 55 SANITARY SEWER KELLER CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT NO. 513 T.H. SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR INTERCEPTOR. PROJECT 513 Item b -E-3 Motion carried on a Rill Call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, secoi.ded by Acting Mayor RESOLUTION NO, 75-573 Hunt, to adopt RES)LUTION N0. 75-5731 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A"Mt - ELECTION JUDGES FOR CITY ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1975. JUDGES FOR 9/4/75 Item 6-F Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. Councilman Spaeth directed staff to i,iitiate a procedure whereby the chairman of each precinct shall evaluate the perfomance of the election judges. Acting Mayor Hunt adjourned the meeting at 10:16 P.M. L if, ! n'l-&I Uret aarr try Secretary to Council 327-