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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-30-1979 SpecialPage 723 M I NIST E S SPECIAL C6UNCIL MEETIN; July 30. 1979 k special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Stunt at 7:40 p.m. in !he Council Chambers of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on July 30, 1979 PRESEN74 Mayor Ftunt, Councilmembers Davenport, Hoyt, Neils and Spaeth, Manager Willis, Administrative Assisti t Boyles, Engineer Moore, Planner Tremert and Att6,rney L(after. ABSENT: Kone. CONSENT AGENDA! NOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth. seconded by Council- CONSEN" AGENDA member Neils, to a-lopt the items on tke Consent Agenda with Item 4 the exception of Items 54 and 5-E. Motion carried on a Roll Cail vote, five ayes. RE QUESTS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS NOTION was made by Councilmembar Spaeth, seconoed by Council- RESOLUTION NO. 79422 member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION a0. 79-422, A RESO:UTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR A14ERIKS DEVELOPMEN' CONTRACT FI"ST ADDITION FOR ROBERTS AMERIKS (A429). AMERIKS IST ADDITION ROBERTS AMERIKS (A429) Notion carried on a Roll Call vot n,. five ayes. Item 5-A Councilmember Neils questioned whether the lots with drainaga problems abutting to4e-vacated 27th Avenue could be drained to the qu$ker Lane culvde-sac after the street is vacated. Consulting Engineer Olson replied that in the process of constructing the storm sewer additional sideya N drainage will be ortvided to correct the drainage problem on 27th Avenue. MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION N®. 79423 member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79423. A RESOLUTION SETTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO FILING OF FINAL PLAT FOR AMFRIKS FOR FINAL PLAT FIRST ADDITION FOR ROBERTS AMERIKS (A.8?9) AMERIK IST ADDITION ROBERTS AMERIKS (A-829) Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Item SQA NOTION was made by Councilwmber Spaeth, seconded by Council" RESOLUTION N0. 79424 member Neils, to %lopt RESOLUTION N0. 79424, A RESOLUTION 01RDE1R11WG ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PCOPOSED VACATION OF 27TH AVENUE VACATION OF 27TH AVENUE FROM QUAKER LANE TO ORI.EAN.S LANE ON AUGUST 20, 1979 AT 7:30 P.M. QUAKER T4 ORLEANS LANE Item 5"SvP Nation carried or a Roll Csil vote. five ayes. 2230 Special Council !teeing July ?d. 1979 Page 224 MOTION was mute by Councilmember Spaeth. seconded by Council - member. Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 7942S. A RESOLUTION ORDERING PtA IC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF 37TH 4UiNUE IN PLYMOUTH HILLS ADDITION. Notion ca tried on a teal) Call votes five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council. member Neils, to adopt RESOLUMON We 19426. A RESOM ION APPROVING PANS AND SKC.FICATIOttt FOR PROJECT N0. 934, COUNTY 40AD 9 AND ZACHARY LANE. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote. five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth. secon0ad by Councile member Hoyt. to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79427, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN MUNTY FOP PROJECT N0. 934 COUNTY ROAD 9 AND ZACHARY LANE. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote. five ayes. Mayor Hunt requested that tree Report on Public Works Construc- tion Projects be deferred until the end of the meeting. Manager Willis reported that the owners of the Hinnenthal property have requested that installation of the "No Parking'" signs on 10th Avenue be deferred for 60 days since they have retained an engineering firm to prepare plans to improve their on-site parking. Manager Willis stated parking on this site hos been a problem for many years and the Engineering Department is prepared to install the "No Parking" 09ns thi% creek. Planner Doemeve stated the petitioner has brought in plans to staff showing that they can provide additional parking on the existing property and expand the outside storage Area. He felt she problefr needs to be resolved by plan approval and other con- ditl'ons the Council night apply. Councilmember Spaeth stated the owner was not fulfilling the intent of the Conditional Use Permit by allowing parties other than tenants to use the site as a distribution center for pipe. Mayor Hunt inquired why there has been such a deli y in cape recting the puking problem. Palmer J. Kvalness, petitioner, stated he engaged the firm of Herila-kansen, Inc. two or three weeks ago to provide plans for additional parking on the site and informed the City staff of his plans. me stated the pipe inventory has been stored on the site since before the building was constructed. The tenant storing the pipe is planning to move out of the building in one and ane -half years and In thit meantime, they are attempting to temporarily resolve the storage and parking problems. He stated 224- RESOLUTION NQ. 19NGPUBLIC - 1 6 VACATION OF PORTION OF 37TH, AVENUE IN PLYMOUTH HILLS ADDITION Item 5094+ RESOLUTION N0. 79-426 APPROWYNG PLANS CS C.R. 9 a ZACHARY LANE PROJECT NO. 934 Item 5 -OC RESOLUTION N0. 79427 COOP. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH 4ENNEPIN COUNTY FOR PkOJECT NO. 934 Item S•C REPORT ON PARKING RESTRICTION ON OT" AVE. BETWEFN CSAH 18 d NATHAN LANE Special CC.•Incil Reet.fng July 30, 1919 Page Z2S the maJor tenant, and possible f4ture owner, Banner Engineering, is expanding at. the rata v two employees per month. planner tremere explained this emplgyee intensive use was not contemplated when the building was built; and the owner has been convert i rrcl fron a warehouse use for several years. Mayor cant asked what the earliest date would be for the petitioner to pravide a revised site plan v4th additional parting on the s'te and propi;r storage. Planner Tremere replied by the September 10 Council meeting should allow adequate time for processing a plan review. Councilmember Davenport Enquired if the conditional use pewit had an annual renewal attached to it. Piaaner Tremere replied it had a 2-yelr renewal, bat it has never come Hick for formal action although there has been expanded storage on the site. Council- memer Davenport stated lie world like to see the pet f t loner work with the City to restore the site and outside storage to the original intended use. MOTION was made by Caune 11 rnemc,er Sa set A , seconded E y. Counc i 1 - member 1byt to defer the inst0l0+an: of *Ne Parking" signs on 10th Avenue on the FMnnenthal props-rty until September 11. at which time the signs will go tap and .enforcement begin. Motion carried, five ayes. Manager Willis questioned the Council as to their intent on the detail expected in the traffic cioculotion study for the Turtle Lake Area. Councilmeinber trails stated they were looking for a planning and engineering judgment on the street. circulation pattern using contour -overlays. Couneilmember Spaeth stated it is a 1,000 cert area and the street patterns must be determined in a reasonable manner. Manager Willis reviewed the lboroughfare Goide Plan indicating the major streets in the Turtle ake area and commented that there are many wetlands and slepes it the area that may affect the routing of 49th Avenue. This problem will need some study before a circulation patter: can he established. There followed discussion of the pans for completion of Juneau Lane through the area. Sherman G*ldberg, relresenting Lundgren tiros. Construction, inquired about the t1ine schedule for the traffic st=udy, stating Lundgren Bros* must exercise its c;ptf;n on this property by September 1 and would base their decision on the study results. W objected to bringing traffic through the Pflaumwell plat by a north -south collector street. Manager Wfills replied the traffic study wa0 d be completed by the end of August in conjunction with the completion of the Area E=nvironmental Assesment Worksheet. 22g- l' y jv! V V a^e 226 C;uncilmember Neils stated the Pflawnwell development must provide access to old County Road 9 properly spaced between Vicksburg and new County Road 9. Since there wi l l be only ore access to the property to the south (the undeveloped land between Plytros;th Hills plat to the west and the existing development to the east accessing off Fcrnbrook) it 1s important that the east access of this development be located at a place that wlli provi a for a cross intersection for access to the propert_• to the south. Consulting Engineer Olson stated the 49th Avenue interchange will influence the design of the external street patterns. W felt there should be separate studies of external and internal street patterns. The major arteries are fixed in their alignment, ana although 49th Avenue is not fixed, there is space through which this corridor could go once given the technical data. Mike Pflaum, representing Lundgren Bros. Construction, objected to two or three developments being fed through their development as Juneau Lane connects with County Road 9 through their land and also objected to it being a feeder to all the developments to the north. Mayor Hunt reptieo there is property that must be serve t'! by Juneau Lane before new County Road 9 is built. Manager Willis stated if the Council proceeds with the traffic study, staff coup! use Lundgren Bros.' input to work out the potential aligmrent of Juneau Lane so that they can make a decision on whether or not to proceed with the preliminary plat for Zhe property. MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council - member Davenport, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 79-428, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ANALYSIS FOR THE TURTLE LAKE AREA TO BE COMPLETED BY BARTON-ASCHMAN, INC. NOT TO EXCEED S%500 AND TO BE PCMPLETED BY THE END OF AUGUST IN CONJUNCTION WIN THE AREA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET. MOTION TO AMEND was made by Councilmember Neils. second,:d by Councilmember Hoyt, setting a scheduling priority on the Juneau Lane -County Road 2" intersection if the present location Is deemed to be inappropriate. Motion to amend carried, five ayes. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-427, as amended, carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was rude by Cowinc i i member Neils, seconded member Spaeth, to direct staff to investigate the mining activities in Plymouth and come back with tions to the Courc 11 ft it establishing an ultimate plan including this res0ration of the ercavat ion. 226- by Counc i 1- Agalite recommenda- land use RESOLUTION N0. 19428 AUTHMITM TRAFF It CIRCULATION ANALYSIS TURTLE LAKE AREA Item S -F AGAL?TE MINING CO. July 309 1979 Page 227 Mayor hkint Inquired since it is Agalite's intent to devol.79 their land, as industrial property when they ere fin'shed m4ning It, rhethcr there is an ordinance requirement for minimt;l!;Peva- tions it must be brought up to. Attorney Lefler repliea this wou'd be a special circumstance hecause this business was in operation before the ordinance was enacted. NOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION ISO. 79429. A RESOLUTION AUiHORI2ING USE OF THE PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS ANALVS!S AS A PLANNING TOOL FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THE CITY, LAND- OWNERS, DEVELOPERS AND OTHERS IN FROMOT1NG THE CONTINUED CROE LY DEVELOPMENT OF THE C"VoJI TY IN ACCORDANCE WITH VARIOUS ADOPTED GLIDE PLANS. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. RCP,DNTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMI'viSIONS MOTION was in de by Counc i 1 member Spinet h, seconde.t by Council - member kyt, to adapt RESOLUTION NO. 79430, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CHARGE TO THE PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION. MOTION TO AMEND was made by Counci lmtwnber Davenport, soconded by Ciuncitmember Neils, by adding the, following language toparagraphNo. 2 after the words 'school districts*: service clubs and other community recreational components. Mbtien to amend carried, five ayes. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 79429, as amended, carried on a Rall Call vote, five ayes. Council reviewed the qualifications of the applicants previously interviewed for appointment to the Planning Commission. MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 79431, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LAWRENCE LARSON TO FILL THE VACANCY EXISTING ON THE PLANNING COWIS;ION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JAMUARY 31, 1981. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four a)As. Councilmember Spaeth voted nay. Mayor Hunt comiented that the candidates interviewed for this position were an exceptional? ncludin, roup and anyone of them would offer much to the community, 'heir willingness to make a long term commitment to the cormunity. He directed staff to inform the applicants of the appointment made tonight and to inquire aboud their continued interest in serving on the Planning Commission or another City board or commisslan as openings occur in the future. 227- RESOLUTION NO. 7.429 AUTHOR IZ ING -USE PHYSICAL CONSTRAWTS ANALYSIS AS PLANNING TOOL Item 5-G+ RESOLU7I0N NOe 79430 KrHOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Item 6-A RESOLUTION TO 79 431 PLANNING COMMISSION Item 6-B Special Council Fleeting July 30, 1979 Page 228 Council reviewed the August -September meeting schedule. CGuncilmember Neils requested staff to advise the Assessment Committee of the public improvements projects that are sched- uled for public hearing well in alvance of the hearings. He also injuired how soon the Council could review the proposed 5 -Year Capital Improvements Program. Manager Willis replied a revised SvYear C.I.P. could be ready sometime in August. Council reviewed the quarterly report on Council Directives and Manager Willis replied to Council's questions regarding various projects. Councilmember Davenport suggesting soliciting an expression of interest from the Minnesota National Guard regarding their doinS some grading in our park system. Council concurred. Manager Willis reviewed the project record submitted by Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik showing the status of improvement projects in the City including the status of easement acquisition. There was a discussion of making condemnation procedures a standartl part of ordering an improvement project to facilitate easement acquisition and prevent delays in construction. Manager Villis suggested, as an alternative, leaving the securing 0 easements, including condemnation timing, to the City Engineer. MOTION was made by Councilmember Spaeth, seconded by Council - member Mails to direct staff to come back with a schedule or project timeline from the time the preliminary report is ordered until final plans and specifications and easement descriptions are fully completed. W inn carried, five ayes. Councilmember Spaeth inquired about the progress of Larch Lane. Engineer Mbore replied the final plans and specificatlona were received last week. Engineer Olson stated he world recommend that the City move forward with construction of Larch Lane this year because of the poor condition of the existing road. Manager Willis stated Hennepin County must approve the entrance cut before construction can begin. MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Council% member Spaeth, to direct the Manager, police Cho^f and City Attorney to draft an ordipance prohibiting field parties fn Plymouth. Ration carried, five ayes. Attorney Lefler commented that the City would not beneift from adopting an ordinance initiating permits and limiting this tyle of activity. Instead, it might be better to control this type of activity with existing ordinances prohibiting public gather„ Ings between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. 228- AUGUST -SEPTEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE Item 6-C COUNCIL DIRECTIVES QUARTERLY REPORT PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REPORT Item S-0 LARCH LANE CONSTURCTION FIELD PARTIES I. Special Council Iteting July 30. 1979 Page 229 Councilmember Hoyt reported that the Human Rights Commission Chairperson has informed her that the ;Gate Humpo Rights Com- mission is initiating, a new process for handling grievances within the City beginning Decamber 1. This will necessitate some training for the City's Human Rights Commission. Since several members of that Commission are not interested in re- appointment in January, the Chairperson has suggested that those members should consider resigning at this time so that new members may bv appointed and trained in the greivance process this fall. It was the Council's consensus that early resignations from members of the human Rights Commission would be acceptable to them% Manager Willis inquired if it: was Council's intent to refund the fee established for a(hitnistrative costs of handling Municipal Industrial Revenue Rond requests if the request is denied by the Council at any stage. The Council agreed petitioners should be advised t;iat the fee is non-refundable and language should be added to the prehr-tit policy disclosing this. The meeting was adjourned at tD:QQ p.m. 229- HIMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IRR FINANCING REQUEST FEE P&