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MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 18, 1978
A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Hunt
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building at 14900 Twenty-
third Avenue North on December 18, 1978.
PRESENT: Mayor Hunt, Councilmembers Hoyt, Neils, Seibold and Spaeth, Manager
Willis, Administrative Assistant Boyles, Engineer Noore, Planner Tremere,
Attorney Lefler and F'nance Director Ricker.
ABSENT: None,
CONSENT AGENDA*
MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt the items on the Consent Agenda with
the exception of Items 8-E-2, 8-H-3
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to approve the minutes of the December 4 regular
Council meeting as submitted.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. Mayer Hunt
and Councilmember Seibold abstained.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SALE
Mayor Huat announced that the meeting was convened for the
considera*ion of the bids which had been received for the
purcha:,e of $8,250,000 General Obligation Bonds of 1978,
as advertised for sale. The City Clerk presented affidavits
showing publication of notice of saie in the official news-
pap.r and in Cootmercial West, a financial paper published
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which affidavits were examined
and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. The City
Clerp presented the sealed bids which had been received prior
to the time specified in the notice of sale, which were then
opened and tabulated. The bias were as follows:
Bid 01 - Net Interest Cost $1,3691186.25
Net Interest Rate 5.93377%
Banc Northwest, Minneapolis, Minnesota 8
First National Lank of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Bid N2 - Net Interest Cost 4,499,290.87
Net Interest Rate 6.11047%
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 4
MINUTES - REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1978
Item 5*
Continental Illinjis National Bank b 'frust Company
of Chicago & First National Bank of Chicago, Illinois
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AWAR OF BIDS - 1978
GENEriAL OBLIGATION
BOND SALE
Item 6
Regular Council Meeting
DecemWr 18, 1916
Page 334
Bid #3 - Net Interrest Cost $49455,13(1,50
Net Interest Rate 6.0526%
Piper, Jaffray b Hopwood Inc. &
John Nuveen 3 Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
MOTION was mads. by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 78-815, A RESOLUTION
AWARDING THE SALE OF $892509000 GENER;i. OBLIGATION BONDS OF
1978 TO BANC NORTHWEST OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. AND FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF SAINT, PAUL MINNESOTA.
Motion carried an a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Manager Willis reviewed the requirements and procedures for the
public hearings and announced that notices of the hearings were
published in the Pl Muth Post, written notice was mailed to each
property owner in the improvement area, and discussions were herd
at Council meetings on the subject projects. He then explairrf:d
the special assessment policy and procedures followed by the City.
A. PROJECT 901 - NORTH CENTRAL INTERCEPTOR
Manager Willis reviewed Project No,
including improvements for the North
Sewer, West Medicine Lake lateral an
Watermain and the costs involved.
901 in detail
Central Interceptor
d County Road 9
Engineer Olson stated the vroject would include the lateral
sewer lines to serve the proposed Rappaport --nd Blossomwood
Hills Plats to tete advantage of more economical costs
available for a larger project. The public hearing for this
project was held on August ?, 1978.
Mayor Hunt opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
John Strouth, 3070 Larch Lane, stated his property is on
the lake and he was concerned about how the project would
affect dr.,inage in the area and inquired if he would require
a lift station on itis property to connect to the system.
Engineer Olson replied it is proposed that storm drainage
would be basically in the same direction as the water is
draining now and the proposed curb and gutter and possibly
some culverts and storm sewer pipes would channel it in
RESOLUTION N0, 78-815
AWARNNG SALE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS OF 1978
Ttem 6
PUBLIC HEARING
PPOJECi °01
3ORTH CENTRAL
VITERCEPTOR
Item 7-A
the correct direction. His property cai.not be served by
gravity sewer, but alternatives will be considered in the preliminary report.
Dennis L. Peterson, represetiting Henry Faber of 287J West
Re'dicine ace Drive, stated his client was concerned that
the lateral oipe serving the Rappaport Addition will go
directly across his property which consists of 9 acres
of unplatted land. Mr. Faber te!t he would not receive any
benefit from this improvement and running a sewer line
through now, with the required easements, might interfere
with a future platting procedure.
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Mr. Peterson inquired what the proposed routing of the line would be.
He also asked if the park properties involved would be assessed for
this project and if the total project costs would be assessed against
the total project area.
Engineer Olson replied the routing has not changed from that proposed
ct the previous public hearing. Tt will go in a northerly direction
from the lift station along the edge of the lake and up the ravine
area going westerly. Manager Willis replied the area assessments
against the pmri oroperty were picked up at the time of purchase and
lateral asses Y*rnt'a o:Dv1d be i,sessed to Hennepin County at the time
of installation. Engineer Olson stated the costs for 4.'te project
will be %ssessed agairst the specific areas benefitted, ra-!,"er than
against .ne tote` project area.
Mr. Peterson stated his client objected to this improvement project
because he felt it was for the benefit of the Rappaport property
Ind he would not benefit from this improvement.
Jon Rappaperts 2647 Alabama Avenue. Mpls., stated he felt th's was
a good time to develop his property a in the future the costs for
improvements will be increased and he also felt this improvement
project would benefit the Faber property oy making it ready for
devel)pment.
The hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m.
MOTION was male by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Couedcil- RE.)LUTION NO. 78-816
member Seibolri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 78-816, A RESOLUTIJM ORDERING PROJECT 961
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NORTH CENTRAL
FOR NORTH CENTRAL INTERCEPTOR SEWER, WEST MEDICINE LAKE LATERAL INTERCEPTOR SEWER
AND COUNTY ROAD 5 WATERMAIN, PROJECT NO. 901. Item 7-A
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by
Councilmember Hoyt, by the addition of Condition 3 that the
Engineev is to consider and report to the City Council before
proceeding with detailed plans whether the preliminary engi-
neering report should he modified considering the alignment
of new County Road 9, the new alignment of County Road 61 and
the plans of th-: Hennepin County Park Reserve District.
Motion to amend carried, five ayes.
Motion to adopt Resolution Na. 78-816, as amended, carried
on a Roll fall vote, five ayes.
B. PROJECT NO. 905 - FERNBROOK LANE IMPROVEMENTS PJBLIC HEAr.INI;
PROJECT NL,. 905
Manager Willis reviewed project: No. 905 and described FERNBROOK LANL
proposed improvements for Fernbrook Lane and Cheshire Lane IMPROVEMENTS
including costs for the improvements and proposed assessownt Item 7-B
rates,
Mayor Hunt oponed tr.il public hearing at 8:27 p.m.
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Robert J. Ford, 1730 Ithaca Lann, ,.sked what the width of
Fernbrook Lane was now and how gide the proposed street would be.
Engineer Olson replied Fern -rook Lane right-of-way 1s 33 ft,
each side of the centerline and the present paving is 24 ft.
wide with bituminous curb and gutter, The proposed improvement
will not alter the vocation of the street or curb and gutter.
Abror Hunt stated residents in the project area who have already
been assessed for a residential street would be assessed only
for curb and gutter for this l„ aject if their driveway fronts
on Fernbrook Lane,
Lame McGiwan, 14300 County Road 6, stated he had been assessed
for a sire toyearsagoanddidnotanticipateFernbrookwould ;e
improved again, He asked if Council had considered an alternative
to improving Fernbrook, such as a frontage road along I-494, He
also inquired if Fernbrook is designated a City thoroughfare if
stop signs would be installed to control traffic speeds,
Mayor Hunt replied Fernbrook Lane was designated as a thorrv,.ughfare
on the City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan and will %e improved to
urban design, but residents who have alre.dy been assessed for
a residential street will only be assessed for the curb and
gutter improvement of this ;project, Engineer Olson stated since
Fernbrook is designated as a major thoroughfare, no stns signs
would be proposed between County Road 9 ant County Road 6.
John R. Paulson, 320 Edqewood, asked wher,•the medien on Fernbrook
would be located, Manager Willis replied it would be constructed
from Highway 55 to 27th Avenue And from County Road 6 to 75 feet
north. Engineer Olson stated there will be a break in the median
until it becomes a traffic hazard. Mr. Paulson stated he could not
operate his business if the break in the median is closed a -.d it
would be detrimental to any business on that corner. He felt the
design of the median should be determined at this time and the
opening in the median should be permanent to eleminate any problems
i;i the future. Mayor Hunt responded the proposed design calls for
the median to be open, but it may be closed some time in the future
for safety purposes.
Marvin Herwi , 2645 Fernbrook, asked what the present width of
5e street is. Engineer Olson stated the present paved surface
is 2' ft, with an 8 ft, gravel shoulder. it is proposed as being
48 rc. in width plating curb and gutter on the outside of the
existing shoulde1% with the ditches fslle,d, Revisions to the storm
drainage system will channel the water along tine qutter line and
also require some teditional catch basins and lids. All the work
will be located in fhe existing %Aht-of-way. Mr. Herwig inquired
If he would be assessed as industrial. Manager Willis replied he
could because that is the classification of the zoning district,
Eugene Berthiaume, Box 129, Rockford, questioned the assessment rate.
Engineer Olson replied $58.84 per foot is the estimated assessment
rate at this time fo., widening of the street, miscellaneous storm
sewer and urb and gutter,
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Bob Worthington, representing Rauenhorst Corporation, asked if there
was any contemplation of State Aid monies being used to assist in
this project. Manager Willis replied no, there was not. Mr. Worthington
if the proposed project boundaries were the original boundaries when
the project was assessed. Engineer Olson replied this is not an area
assessment but a f;,jnt footage assessment. Mr. Worthington inquired
if this hearing was to order the project. Mayor Hunt replied yes,
the Council would order the project tonight and another hearing would
be called at the completion of the project to determine the assessments.
Bud Hayden, 2340 Fernbrook Lane, asked if there was any consiCaration
of giving County RorJ 6 access to I-494. Manager Willis replied this
access is contemplated in the City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan, but it
would not occur for many years. County Road 15 has a higher priority
at this time from the City's standpoint.
Mayor Hunt read to Council a lettor from the Minnesota Department of
transportation stating the proposed assessment does not benefit the
Trunk Highway System rights-of-way and will not be paid.
The hearing was cliosee. c t 8:50 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Seibold, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 78-817, A RESOLUTION
ORDERING IMPROVEMEyT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FERNBROOK LANE FROM HIGHWAY 55 TO COUNTY ROAD 6 AND THE
EXTENSION OF CHESHIRE LANE SOUTHERLY TO 25TH AVENUE AND THE
IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING CHESHIRE LANE.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
C. PROJECT N0. 906 - AMERIKS IST 4001''ION
Manager Willis reviewed Project No. 906 and described
the proposed improvements of the Ameriks 1st Addition
and adjacent area (Quaker Lane, 29th A%lm-je, Orleans
Lane and 27th Avenue), Engineer Olson reviewed the
alternates proposed fur •his protect and the costs
involved for the various portions of the project.
James Brown, 9910 - 28th Avenue North, was concerned
t at the Job a;: Nathan and 28th Avenue not bu straightened
cut becouse it is the only thing that slows traffic down
and it will encourage traffic from the ne%# Ridgecrest
Addition to use 1this over other az-cess. He dlso felt
the street did not need to be improved.
Joe Marcin ak, 2805 Quaker
property rrouTd be taken for
Couric i 1 member Neils ^ep l i ed
centered on Lhe south edge
exists now ani right-of-way
Addition. Easements on Mr.
be requlii!d.
Lane, asked if any of his
this improvement project.
the finished street will be
0 the gravel portion that
will be taken from the Ameriks
Marciniak's property will not
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RESOLUTION NO. 78-817
FERNBROOK LANE -
HWY. 55 TO C.R. 6
Item 7-B
PUBLIC HEARING
PROJECT NO. 906
AMERIKA, IST ADDITION
Item 7-C
Regular Council Meeting
December 18, 1978
Page 338
Mr. Marciniek asked, how he would be included in the assessment.
Mayor Hunt replied he would be included for storm sewer only.
Robert Sill-, 2765 Nathan Lane, presented a petition from
nine resi s on Nathan Lane objecting to the improvement
of 28th Avenue at this time b3cause it was improved four years
ago and is still in good condition.
J. E. Brown, 2655 Orleans Lane, questioned if 27th Avenue North
TvTrM r eans to Quaker Lane will be upgraded Engin?er Olson
replied it woulO not. Mr. Brown asked how the drainage would to
harrdleu when the ditches were filled in when the road was improied.
Engineer Olson replied this would be investigated as part of the
storm sewer project on Quaker Lane to Pilgrim Lane. Mr. drown
asked why the lower lots on 26th Avenue were not included in the
stone sewer assessment. Councilmember Spaeth replied they did not
drain into this assessment area. Mr. Baown stated he felt upgrading
Orleans Lane would increase traffic speeds and create a worse problem
than already exists,
Thomas Soukup, 2630 Pilgrim Lane, representing Mrs. Robert Thompson,
n quired- if the cul-de-sac on Pilgrim Lane would be assessed for
this improvement, Engineer Olson replied if it has already been
assessed for sewer and water it would only be assessed for the
storm sewer parl"icn of this project.
Richard Kremin, 2740 Orleans Lane, presented a petition from
4775Rnwowners in the area objecting to the improvement project
for the following reasons: 1) they believe this project may not
be legal because the cost of the improvement will not givr
property owners equal 4nefit; 2) it will give the developers
in the area an unfair advantage over present homeowners because
the cul -dc -sacs in new developments bring in more homes without
direct access to the main arteries; 3) inflated prices at this
time would cause an extreme hardship to the property owners.
Alice Dahlgren, 2565 Orleans Lane, asked if the vacation of
th Avenue would be removed and what her costs for the project
would be. Engineer Oison replied the vacation of 27th Avenue
would not to removed and Mr;. Dahlgren would be accessed for
storm sewer only,
Ro%ella Sowers, 2760 Nathan Lane, objected to removal of the
Tog at 28th nue and Nathan Lane because it slows traffic down.
She felt the improvement was not necessary because the existing
street is adequate. She stated she was on a fixed income and
the assessment would be a hardship on her. She also inquirLd
if curb and gutter was included 1t *ke proposed cost. Engineer
Olsen replied curb and gutter was included in the proposed costs.
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Virginia Blorg, :625 Nathan Lane, asked why her neighbor on the east
is notincluded in the storm sewer assessment since the property
drains onto her lot. Engineer Olson stated in the future drainage
of that particular lot would not be through this project area, but
it would be checked before the assessment hearing.
Bob Wiley, representing Robert Ameri k, stated the 2nd proposed plan
s"h'ow YoUr lots facing 28th Avenue and the present plan shows them
facing Quaker Lane, He inquired if the proposed vacation of 27th
Avenue would become part of the Amerik Addition. Manager Willis
replied it would. Mr. Wiley also asked if sewer and water was stubbed
into the cul-de-sac would the cost be shared by other lots benefitting
from the line. Engineer Olson replied they would be shared. Mr. Wiley
stated Orleans Lane was adequate and •hould not be:improved at this time.
Jerry-r9strom, 2615 Pilgrim lane, asked how he would benefit from
the proposed project. Engineer Olson replied he would be assessed
for storm sewer only. Mr. Bergstrom stated there has never been a
water problem in the area and he feels they should not have to pay
to put store sewer in for tine new development. Mayor Hunt replied the
storm sewer project i% being proposed becellse of a problem on Orleans
and 26th AvenLS that has eXisted for many y Rrs. If Mr. Bergstrom's
water does not contribite into this drainage district, he will not
be assessed for this project. When final plans are available, a final
determination w 1l bi: made about the drainage district and the exact lots
that are benefittinc, from the project. Engineer Olson reviewed the
present storm sewer- policy for the Metropolitan Area and stated Mr.
Bergstrom will be assessed only for the water that drains off his
property into the storm sewer.
H. Ocholl. 2735 Nathan Lane, stated he has never had a water problem
on -Rs property, which is on top of a hill, and should not be included
in the storm sewer assessment. He also stated he felt traffic from
the cul-de-sac in the proposed development will add to the traffic
problems on 28th Avenue,
John McCullough. 2715 Nathan Lane, questioned whether Nathan Lane would
EF'assessed onTy for storm sewer improvements. He stated he was %
favor of the vpiws that have been expressed about removing the jog
on 28th Avenue and Nathan Lane and also expressed concern that Rose la
Cowers on a corner lot should not be assessed for upgrading the road.
Peter Brouwer, 10000 - 28th Al,enue North, felt the cost of resurfacing
the nous excessive since a portion of the read is a good street.
He asked why the cost for streets on Orleans Lane was different from
the cost for 28th Avenue. He also questioned why 28th Avenue was not
included in the public hearing for the Ridgecrest Addition improvements
but was incluried ?n this project.
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lim Geiszler, 2610 Pilgrim Lane, speaking in behalf of his fat,'4er-
n- aw at IT91 01pleans Lane, expressed concern that Orleans does
not need to he upgraded since the present road is adequate.
Mr. Geiszler also inquired if Pilgrim Lane is a 7 -ton road.
Engineer Olson replied at present Pilgrim Lane is a 7 -ton road,
but it will require upgrading in the future as part of the City's
Thoroughfare Guide Plan.requirements. Mr. Geiszler inquired since
storm sewer does not benefit residents of Pilgrim Lane if it could
be rerouted. Engineer Olson replied the storm drainage would not be
as effective if it were rerouted. Mr. Geiszler asked if water from
the Amerik Addition could be drained in pipes and water from present
residences run freely into Medicine Lake, Engineer Olson stated tete
Council has never done so in the past and the amount of water coming
down Pilgrim Lane would eventually became an undesirable condition.
Arnold Johnson, 2760 Orleans Lane, state) he just finished paying
or t e improvement of Orleans Lane and it concerned about his cost
for the improvement of 28th Avenue. .•tayor Hunt replied Mr. Johnson
would be assessed for street and c. -:•h and gutter on Orleans Lane
and for 50 percent of the length cf his lot along 28th Avenue.
Mr. Johnson asked why 28th Avenue is being upgraded. Mayor Hunt
responded it is being upgraded to bring it up to the standards of
all residential City streets. Mr. Johnson spoke in opposition 4to
the project.
Julia Sko en, 9800 - 28th Avenue North, objected to removal of the
jog a t Avenue and Nathan Lane.
Richard Kremin felt a thorough study of this area has not been made
amore this hearing. Mayor Hunt replied this project has been studied
only in a preliminary fashion. The final plans and specifications
will be more specific if the project is ordered and an extensive survey
will be done to determine the drainage district and the assessment
will be apportioned respectively. Mr. Kremin objected to being
assessed for improvements brought in for new developments.
Don Maxwell, 2630 E. Medicine Lake Boulevard, stated he felt the
pavement on 28th Avenue and Orleans Lane is still in good condition
and might be upgraded at sow.time in the future to keep the costs of
this project down. Mayor Hunt replied costs have been escalating
every year and there seems to be no magic time for upgrading a street.
Ron Travis, 2655 Pilgrim Lane, inquired why storm sewer is being run
own Pilgrim Lane. Mayor Hunt replied because it is the shortest route.
Peter Brouwer stated since 28th Avenue is partly paved and partly
unpai
vea,whyiis the assessment the same for each portion.
Engineer Olson replied the paved section must be altered to bring
it to standard and none of the present street can be salvaged.
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Robert Sills objected to changing the alignment of the street at
21t21th and an Lane and stated he welt the road is adequate at
this time.
J. E. Brown objected to Straightening the joo at 28th and Nathan
because it would decrease visibility at that corner.
The hearing was closed at 10:30 p.m.
Engineer Olson reviewed the separate portions of the proposed Project No. 906.
NOTION was made y Councilmember Seibold, seconded by Councilmember
Neils, to order final plans and specifications for improvements of
sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, bituminous street:; with
concrete curb and gutter for Quaker Lane and the 27th Ave. cul-de-sac.
Motion carried, five ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Seibold, to include the improvement of 28th Avenue from the inter-
section of Quaker Lane both north and south, extending easterly to
complete the intersection of Orleans Lane going south and curb and
gutter extending to the intersection of Orleans Lane going north '
with no improvements adjacent to Lot 12, Blo.k 1, Medicine Park
3rd Addition).
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded `.v Councilmember
Neils, to include improvement oi' the street on Orleans Lane adjacent
to Amerik's 1st Addition from 27th to 1.%"th Av2nue (with no improve-
ment on the east side of the street).
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Councilmember
Hoyt, to delete any work on Orleans Lane to the south.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember
Neils, to include the storm sewer
outlined in the report.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Spaeth, seconded by Councilmember
improvement on 26th Avenue as
MOTION was made by Councilmember Seibold, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 78-818, A RESOLUTION
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR AMERIK'S IST ADDITION AND THE ADJACENT
AREA, PROJECT NO. 906, as outlined above by the Council.
Motion carvied or, a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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ORDERINGC -'b-
AMERIK IST ADDITION
AND ADJACENT AREA
Item 7-C
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December 18, 1918
Paye 342
Council recessed from 10:50 to 11:00 p.m.
Council deferred the balance of the items on the agenda following
the public hearings until Tuesd,kv evening. December 19.
D. PROJECT NO. 707 - SEVEN P!
Manager Willis reviewed the proposed improvements for
the Seven Ponds area and the proposed costs.
Mayor Hunt opened the public hearing at 11:10 p.m.
Keith Stotts, 17420 County Road 24, stated he wished
o Fe included in the project.
Richard Owen, 17015 County Road 24, spoke in opposition to
e project since it is not needed and costs are excessive.
Costs to serve two horses east of 32nd Avenue are excessive.
Mr. Owen objected to the extension of 32nd Avenue to Sevc:n
Ponds East,
Douglas Hart, 16925 Count. Road 24, presented a petition
s gnea .v property owners opposing the project because
the area is a small, unique development and complete iii
itself and i`. will not hold up any other development ty
leaving it as it is. He stated the improvements beinr4
proposed offer him no benefit since he prefers to keep his
property it the condition he bought it. He asked whether
access from his parcel to County Road 24 would be lilaited.
Mayor Hant replied direct access to County Road 24 is
discouraged, but if it is the only way land can be .accessed,
it would be allowed. Mr. Hart spoke in opposition to the
project.
P'J8lIC HEARING
PROJECT NO. 707
SEVEN PONDS IMPRVMENTS
Item 7-D
Gordon Olson, 17005 County Road 21. asked for an explanation of
sperlal assessment charges and connection charges and area charges,
Engineer Olson reviewed the City's assessment policy for him,
Mr. Olson questioned who would pay for bringing .ewer and
water pipes under County Road 24. Engineer Olson replied it was
part of the project costs, Mr. Olson questioner' when interest
on the assessment will begin to accrue. Manager Willis replied
interest will begin to accrue when the assessments are levied.
Mr. Olson asked what effect the proposed County Road 24 bypass
would have on the improvement project. Mayor Hunt replied None.
Mr. Olson stated he is satisfied with his present water anO.
sanitary sys'em and opposed the project. Mayor Hunt responded
the Council has attempted through the years tc, expand the sewer
and water system throughout the City to all ;portions of the City.
All new developments are required to be included in the sewer
and water system. Mr. Olson stated he and his neighbors opposed
the project because of the economic hardship it would impose on
them and stated they did not need nor desirt the improvement project,
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Leslie A. Harkess, 3100 Holly Lane, questioned if the need for
street resurfac ii is the reason this project has been brought
to public hearing again. Hayor Hunt replied this project is on
the 5 -Year Capital improvewnts Program and Council determined
it was a platted area that could be served with sewer and water
to complete the City's sewer and vM:Zer system. Ms. Harkness
also spoke in opposition Vio t;,c extension of 32nd Avenue to
Seven Ponds East and oppuse6 the improvement project.
Hunt Greene, 17215 County Roiad 24, stated this Improvement
polectwuld not benefit anyone but the residents of this
particular ,area and they do not desire the imoroverer nt as
there no need for it nor any health problem at the present time.
He felt it was not an area that: is necessary to be improved
and spoke in opposition to the project.
John L. W!lson, 17330 County Road 24, spoke in opposition to
Ne mprovement project becaise his water and sanitary system
are adequate.
Ethel and Don Maki, 17335 Co;inty Road 24, oppused the project
because it does not give them the vilue it was intended to give.
Their well and septic systen are adequate and the project will
not benefit them. He claimed with proper maintenance of the
septic systems on the large lots in the area, they should be
operational for years.
Stan Alexander, 17200 - 32nd Avenue North, opposed the project
at this MW -and asked Council to consider alternatives since
he felt sewer and water are not necessary for this area and a
7 -ton street is not necessary. Councilmember Neils, replied
they only alternative to the completion of the City's sewer and
water system is to leave private systems in operation.
James Stavros, 174::0 County Road 24, stated he was in favor
only of tie sewer and water improvement but not the storm
sewer or curb and gutter improvement. Engineer Olson stated
that is all that is proposed on County Road 24,
Sheldon Schwartz, 5045 County Road :24, spoke in favor of the
project so tat he might be able to develop his property.
Marilyn Nelson, 17330 County Road 214, sta -.ed there was no
neeT for this project and she was opposed to it.
Roger Dagen, 17000 - 32nd Avenue North, spoke in opposition
to the improvement project and felt the majority of the
residents were also in opposition. He stated they were
isolated from other developments and would not interfere
with other development and public health in the area is adequate.
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Jim Almsted, 3115 Holly lane, stated he built his home one ;fear
ago and was under the impression that because of the depth of
the wells and size of the septic fields in the area these s;rstems
would be adequate for years without a health problem.
Cynthia Smith, 17325 County Road 24, stated she was in ag°remment
with e points made previously by other residents an,d she jPelt
there was no need fr•r this improvement. She felt this tvra, area
should be left as 't is since their weter and septic system, are
functioning well.
Mr. Schwartz stated the improvement cost could be added to the
costa t e homes and ply for itself.
Mr. Stavros stated his spectic system leaks and he must k;nrw when
sewer w available to his property beforis he makes any :ostly
repairs to W's septic system.
Mr Olson spoke again in opposition to, the project on ec000btic grounds.
Mr. Greene asked that this project be deleted from the 5 -Year CII',
Mr. Nel !.on asked 4f there would be a further cha ^qe to the property
owner if the property was subdivided in the future. Mayor Hunt
replied there would be.
Frig Gullickson, 17100 - 32nd Avenue, stated when he built his
ome're wa`srHTc7 this area was not included in the 5-Ye4.r CiP.
He spoke in opposition to the project.
Mayor Hunt read a letter from Doug Hart, 16925 County Road 1'4,
opposing the project. He also read a letter from Al Hiloo , Jr.,
17005 - 32nd Avenue North, requesting that thki Council order- the
improvements proposed.
The hearing was closed at 12:10 a.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Caincilmember
Spaeth, to eliminate from consideration in this improvement project
any improvements for fm. ntages oto County Road 24.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Councilmember Seibold stated the City has a commitment to comp'ietion
of its utility system and it is inevitable that this project will
eventually he ordered.
Councilmember Neils stated whether or not the impro,;ements are ordered,
4. %,fee trunk area charges should apply as a result of the hearirq Wcause
of the availability of the system.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmembe-
Hovt, that the consensus of this public impramv. nt hearing be .e
application of sc-ter and water trunk area charges only to the extent
of the improvement area south of County Road. 24 to the exclusion of
Lots 700 and 600 and to the inclusion of lots that could be reas.-nably
served in Parcels 5280 and 5265 if and when 32nd Avenue is improved.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by
Councilmember Neils, to defer action on this item until January 15.
Motion carried, five ayes.
E. PROJECT NO. 860 - RELEVY PF ASSESSMENTS, PLAT 43721, PARCEL 1430
4aynr Hunt opened the public hearing at 12.:40 a.m.
No one chose to speak and the hearing was closed at 12:40 p -7i.
MOTION wac made by Councilmember
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION
ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS RELEVIED FOR
PROJECT NO. 860.
Seibold, seconded by Council -
NO. 78-8199 A RESOLUTION
PLAT 4371, PARCEL 1430,
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, fivC ayes.
The meeting was recessed at 12:41 a.m.
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PROJECT NO. 860
Item 7-D
RESOLUTION NO. 78-819
ORDErING PROJEET
RELEVY OF ASSESStArNTS
PLAT 437211, PARCEL 1430
Item 7-D
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