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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
February 28, 1977
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Hiide at
1:50 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900 Twenty-third
Avenue North, on February 28, 1977.
PRESENT: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Hunt, Reils, Seibold and Spaeth, Manager Willi;,
Planner Dillerud, Engineer Goldderg and Attorney Lefler.
ABSENT: None.
MINUTES
MOTION was m de by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Seibold, MINUTES - SPELIP.L
to approve Vie minutes of the Febraury 14 special Council meeting COUNCIL MEETING
as submitted. FEBRUARY 14, 1977
Item 5
Motion carried, four ayes. Councilman Neils abstained.
AWARD PRESEN TAT TON
MV. and Mrs. Mischa Dworsky, PTA Co-Presi,ient, and children from AWARD PRESENTATI
Sunset Hill Elementary School presented an appreciation award to SUNSET HILL
the Council for the assistance given to the Sunset Hill Nature NATURE CENTER-:
Center by the City of Plymouth. Item 4
PETITIONS, REQUESTF AND COMMUNICATIONS
Planner Di 1 leipud reviewed William Gadtke's request for approval of SITE PLAN At ENOMENT
a modified landscape plan for the northeast corner of Kilmer Lane WM. GADTKE AR WASH
and 35th Avenue North. (A-302) Item 6-A-2
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman Spaeth,
to adopt Resolution No. 2 rejecting request of William Gadtke for
amended site plan for his car and reaffirming Council Resolution
No. 76-119.
William Gadtke, 5824 Gettysburg Circle, gave his reasons for
deviating from the approved site p1F,n and indicated that he had
obtained approval from the Associate Planner to extend his blacktop
to provide better traffic flow. Council questioned Mr. Gadtke and
discussed various alternatives fov resolving the matter,
SUBSTITUTE MOTION ;was made by Counci.man Neils, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hunt, remanding the mattev to the Planning Commission for
consideration of the amended site N1 er, addressing particularly the
Kilmer Lane frontage.
Motion carried, four ayes. Councilman Seibold voted nay.
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NOTION wall, made
Spaeth, to adopt
LAT DIVISION FOR
HADLEY LAKE.
by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
RESOLUTION NO. 77-99, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
DANIEL FAZENDIN AT 11TH AVENUE NORTHEAST OF
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 77-1109 A RESOLUTION SETTING
CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF LOT DIVISION FOR DANIEL
FAZENDIN adding Item 5 calling for dedication of street right-
of-way for extension of 11th Avenue per the City Engineer's
recommendation.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Planner Oillerud reviewed Minnesota Hods' request for lot
division/consolidation for Mission Hills Park Addition, Lots 1
and 2. Block 2. There was a lengthy discussion on the
advisability of handling this matter by granting a variance
rather then the proposed division/consolidation.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-101, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR LOTS 1 AND , BLOCK 2, MISSION
HILLS PARK FOR MINNESOTA HOMES (A-338).
Motion carried on a roll Call vote, five ayes.
Engineer Goldberg reviewed the request of residents living
adjacent to the middle pond in the Pinetree Pond area to drain
the middle pond as part of Protect 116 to protect t as a
wildlife and recreation area.
Louis F"lorek, 1215 Peony lane, representing the residents,
replied o Council's questions vegarding the water level of
the Fond.
Jim Olson, Consulting Engineer, reported on the effect of
Project 116 on the water level o,' the ponds in the area.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-102, A RESOLUTION AUTHO.IZ1NG
THE DREDGING OF THE MIDDLE POND IN THE PINETRE17 POND PROJECT
NO. 116 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF A CHANGE ORDER FOR SUCH
WORK.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-103, A RESOLUTION DECLARING
ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION CF REPORT FOR
49TH AVENUE NORTH.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by
Councilman Neils, by extending preliminary report an project
to Zachary Lane.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-99
APPROVING LOT DIVON
DANIEL FAZENDIN
11TH AVE. NE HADLEY LAKE
Item 6-C
R SOLUTION NO. 77-100
SETTING CONDITWSMP
LOT DIVISION FOR
DANIEL FAZENDIN (A-716)
Item 6-C
RESOLUTION NO. 77-101
APPROVING LOT DIVISION/
CONSOLIDATION FOR
MISSION HILLS PARK ADONi
MINNESOTA HOMES
Item 6-D
RESOLUTION NO. 77-102
AU H IZItM' DR OGI G
NIUDLE POND IN PINETREE
PON[ - PROJECT 116
Item E -F
RESOLUTION NO. 77-103
PURIM WPV _0 iiF
PRELIMINARY REPORT
49TH AVENUE NORTH
Item 6-G
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Motion to amend carried, four ayes. Councilman Hunt voted nay.
Motion; to adopt Resolution No. 77-103 as amended carried. on a
Roll fall vote, three ayes. Councilmen Hunt and Seibold voted
nasi.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by Councilman Hunt, RESOLUTION NO. 77-104
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-104, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT 284 YOUTH
CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND EXECUTE AN APPROPRIATE AGREEMENT HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
WIIN THE DISTRICT 284 YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WITH 7HE PURPOSE REQUES' FOR FUNDS
GF PROVIDING RE REATI0AL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND Item 6-N
AGREEING TO PAYMFNT OF $29000 PER YEAR FOR SUCH SERVICES FOR
THREE YEARS COMMENCING IN 1978 AND SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW BY
THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried on a Rill Call vote, five ayes.
Steve Collins of the Youth Hockey Association thanked the Council
for its support.
Planner Dillerud reviewed the site plan for Crawford -Merz office/ CRPWFORD-MERZ
warehouse structure and Flanning Commission's recommendations. OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
Thera followed a discussion of the parking requirements. STRUCTURE (A-715)
Item 6-A-1
Michael Merz, petitioner, statrd the City ordinance did not require
more t awn parking spaces and the additional requirements were
demanded by resolution retarding parking for multi -tenant buildings
in an I-1 zone. He felt 11 parking spaces would be adequate for
the present use of the bu iding.
MOTION was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Spaeth, RESOLUTION NO. 77-105
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-1059 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SITiE PLAN APPROVIRd SITE PLA R
FOR CRAWFOR7-HERZ OFFICE/WAREHOUSE STRUCTURE (A-715). CRAWFORD-MERZ OFFICE%
WAREHOUSE STRUCTURE
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Coun- (A-715)
cilman Spaeth, by adding Iten+ 5 requiring landscape plan, to
specify the size and species 0 the nursery stock prior to filing
of the s-'te plan.
Motion to amend carried, five eyes.
MOT1011 TO AMEND was made by Cou,ici lman Spaeth, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hunt, by requiring additional landscaping onthe northwest
corner of the plat to provide a screen for parked cars.
Motion to amend carried, five ayes.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 77-105 as an.. -ended carried on a Roll
Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 77 -
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-1061 A RESOLQTION APPROVING 106 AF
LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR THE SOUTHWEST RESERVOIR NO. 4 AS PREPARED BY SrP E PLAN FOR
EDWARD S. REICH 01-
6
PARK NURSERY. SOUTH14EST RESERVOIR
NO. 4
Motion carried on a Roll Call tote, five ayes. Item 6-A-3
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MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth. secon4e(I by Council-
man NeFls, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-107, A Rr SOLUTION AWARDING
BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER RESERVOIR NO. 4 TO BROWN MPLS.
TANK COMPANY DELETING ALTERNATES A. B ANC C RETAINING ALTERNATE D.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Courcilman Neils, seconded by Councilman Hunt,
to direct staff to assure appropriate on-site water supply for
watering the nursery stack and to prepare a change order for the
expense involved in providing such on-site water supply.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Mayor Hiide called Councilman Hunt to the chair while he left
the meeting.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-108, A RESOLUTION AMENDING
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR "MISSION RIDGE 2ND ADDITION" FOR
LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION, INC. (A-338).
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, Four ayes.
MOTION was mzide by Councilman Seibold, secondod by Councilman
Spaeth, to acopt RESOLUTION NO., 7-1099 A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORn,.RING AUVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR PROJECT NO. fiOy-001 - COUNTY ROAD 6 AND F':RNDALE ROAD
WATER MAIN.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-110, A RESOLUTtGN APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR 1977 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Motion carri.ad on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Mayer Hilde resumed the chair at 9:45 P.M.
Consulting Engineer Olson reviewed Project No. 704 - Kreatz
Highview Acres 6th Addition and Council discussed alternate
routes for sewer and water lines .ind soil conditions.
MOTION was made by ''ouncilman Seibold, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, A RE`iOLUTION RECEIVING
REPORT ANS CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT NO. 704 KREATZ
HIGKVI'EW ACRES 6TH ADDITION FOR MARCH 21, 1977 AT 7:30 P.M.
Motion carried on u Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 71-107
AWARDING 810 rOR WkTER
RESERVOIR NO. 4
Item 6-B
RESOLUTION NO. 77-108
SFE L ME T
CONTRACT-LUNDGREN BROS.
MISSION RIDGE 2Nr ADON.
Item 6-E
RESOLUTION NO. 77-10:'
APPROVINd PLANSBSFECS
ORDERING ADVERTISEMLNT
FOR GIDS PROJECT &05-001
C.R. 6 & FERNDALE ROAD
WATER MAIN
Item 6-H-1.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-110
AP i "PEWS & SPECS
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR 6IJS FOR 1977 S-TRLh
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 77-111
RECEIVING REPORT AND
CALLING HEARING ON
PROJECT 704 - KREATZ
H I GHV i EVI ACRES 6TH
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i ,JN was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTIM4 NO. 77-112, A T jSOLUTIAN APPROVIiIG
REDUCTION IN LAIWSCAPE BOND FOR NORTHWESTERN BELL DATA CENTER
A-406).
Motion carried on a Roll Gall vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-113, A RESOLUTION APFti01'ING
RELEASE OF BOND FOR IMPERIAL. HILLS ANNEX FOR ECKLUND-SWEDLUND
HOMEBUILDERS, INC.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Ceunci lman Spaeth, seconded by Cor+nci lman
Neils, to 0%ot RESOLUTION NO. 77-1141 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING
STATE FINANCING FOR CERTAIN FEATURES OF 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
SYSTEMS.
Motion carried on a Roll Call yore, °ive ayes.
Councilman Neils suggested that the Manager encourage the use
of the telPohone company grass earnings tax as a source of
revenue to finance the costs of a basic 911 system.
MOTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Cou;iciiman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-115, A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
POLLING PLACES FOR CITY ELECTIONS.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibuld, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-116, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, CONSTRUCTION
FUND, WATER FUND, SEWER FUND AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND
TOTALLING $794,165.85 FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 15,
1977.
Motion carried nn a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AN9 COMMISSIONS
Mayor Hilde announced he had reappointed the following members
of the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms: Elliot
Brebner, ;!i l l iam Leeper and Sandy Patterson. lie asked for
lmcil's recommendations to fill the cne remaining position.
POTION was made by Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Councilman
Hunt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-117, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING
THE NEED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK IMPROVE-
MENT BONUS, AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR onRil 19, 1977.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-
112PROP—
R urs.Ti0N LAW CAPE
BOND FOR WRTHWESTE
BELL (A-406)
Item G- J-1
RESOLUTIGN N0. 17
BAD ,E
IMPERIAL HILLS ANNEX
Item 6-J-2
RESOLUTION NO. 77-114
G STRE
FINANCING FOR 911
EMERGE14CY TELEPHONE
SYSTEMS
Item 6-k
RESOLUTION NO. 77-
115 DESIGMATING
POLLING PLACES FOR
CITY ELECTIONS
Item 6-L
RESO IN N0. 77-116
RM DISBURSE S
PERIOD ENDING 2/15/77
Item 6-M
MAY3R'S APPOINTMENTS
TO HOMAN RIGHTS CMSN.
Item 7-A
RESOLUTION NO. 77-117
SEMNG GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND
ELECTION FOR
APRIL 19, 1977
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MOTION TO AMEND was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by Council-
mah Nei 1 t, by stri 11 ng the words "the ecq,l si ti on of" from the
official ballot.
Notion to amend carried, five ayes.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by
Councilman Spaeth, by striking the words "acquire and" from
Item 1 of the resolution.
Motion to amend carried, L=ive ayes.
Motion 0 adopt Resolution No. 77-117 as amended carried on
a Roll CAl l vote, five ayes.
Manager Willis reviewed the status report on the Central Park
Public Irformation program. Mayor Hilde asked that the completion
of neightorhood parks be emphasized. Councilman Seibold suggested
striking the article in Downtown Plymouti facilities. Council..
man Hunt suggestea eliminating any mention of the proposed City
Hall. Attorney Lefler suggested striking the articles mentioning
Council and citizen sapport of Central Park and stated the
proposed public&•+on should be submitted for legal review.
Mayor H'lde suggested including a sample ballot and a question -
answer :Action covering the most Orequently asked questions
about C-Atral Park in the publication.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, seconded by C6jncilman Hunt, to
refer the proposed tabloid back to Ralph Turtinen anoj staff
for legal review taking into consideration the concerns expressed
above.
Motion parried, five ayes.
Manager Willis, reviewed the status of the proposed Storm Sewer
Reserve Bill.
MOTION was made by Councilman Neils, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 77-118, A RESOLUTION PERTAINING
TO THE ADDITION OF SELECTED MUNICIPALITIES TO MINNLSOTA'S
MUNICIPAL FINANCE STUDY,
Motion carried on a Roll Call dote, fi,+e ayes.
There was a discusslon of the proposed Metropolitan Significance
Rules Ind Regulations and the prop,,sed MUSA line.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hilde, secondeJ by Councilman Seibold,
to approach the Metropolitan Council both formally Ind informally
with the position t ipt our Cl-ni rehensive Sewer Plan has not only
been adopted, bu•,. has peen imp emented and utilities are in the
ground and to direct our staff to prepare our MUSA line on the
basis of our watershed district lines, !.shiCn would exclude only
the Elm Creek Watershed District,
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CENTRAL PARK PUBLIC
INFORMATION PROGRAM
STATUS REPORT
Item 7-C
STORM SEWER RESERVE
BILL STATUS REPORT
Item 7-D
RESOLUTION NO. 77-118
PERTAINING TO ADDITION
OF SELECTED MUNICIPALI-
TIES TO MINNESOTA'S
FINANCIAL STUDY
Item 7-E
METROPOLITAN
REPORT
Item 7-F
SIGN 1 FICAICE
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Motion carried, five ayes.
Council discussed the Minnesota Department
request for input in the development of a
portation,On for the state.
of Transportation's
comprehensive trans-
Louncilman Neils suggested proposing the following criteria:
1) policies or goal. should Ue established that preclude the
proliferation of private dirvtways on public roads and 2)
within incorporated breas new construction or upgraded con-
struction should receive priority in tho,e areas where
municipal development policy requires dedication by the
developer of A substantial portion of the right-of-way.
Engineer Goldberg pro losed the status of
temporary designation should be defined
for their maintenance and repair.
LICENSES
state highways with
and funding provided
RO NON was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman
Spaeth, to adopt RESOLUT mN NO. 77-119, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
1977 IAXI;CAB DRIVERS I iCLNSES .OR THE FOLLOWING: John W.
Long, I ^viny J. LuftnAn a •1 Thomas 0. Kirk.
Motior carried on a Roll mall vote, five ayes.
MISCELLANEOUS
MOTION was made oy ,olincilman Neil--, seconded by Councilman
Seibold, to direct .staff to work with the Police Department
and the City Attorney to develop a policy with respect to
the Mandling of private parties that can be put into the
realm of civil uisturbances as well as those difficult to
control on the East and West Medicine Lake beaches and field
partie.: both for the benefit of the City Council and the
Police Department so that we know what to expect in these
matters and the Police Department also knows what to expect
of them.
Motior, ,tarried, Five ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 10:bS P.M.
Loretta Garrity
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-119
APPROVINGT XICAB
DRIVERS LICENSE
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