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MINUTES
RiGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 19, 1979
A regular meting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Acting
Mayor Spaet:i at 7:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the City Center at 3400
Plymouth Boulevard on November 19, 1979.
PRESENT: Acting Mayor Spaeth, Councilmembers Davenport, Hoyt and Neils, Manager
Millis, Administrative Assistant Boyles, Park Director Barn, Engineer
Moore, Planner Tremere and Attorney Lefler,
ABSENT: Mayor Hunt,
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to adopt the items on the Consent Agenda as sub-
mitted,
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to approve the minutes of the November 5, 1975
regular Council meeting as submitted.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1979
special Council meeting as submitted.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, two ayes. Councilmembers
Davenport and Hoyt abstained.
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Use of 197940 Federal Revenue
Sharing Monies - Entitlement 11
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 4
MINUTES - REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 1979
Item S*
MINUTES - SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 1979
Item 5*
Manager Willis introtuced the public hearing stating its
purpose was to receive written and oral comnrents from
Plymouth residevits with regard to the use of $135,000 to be
received by the City in the focin of Federal Revenue Sharing
f.om Entitlement veriod 11 (October 1979 -September 1980).
11e further explained that this hearing was publicly noticed
in the New Ho a -P1 outh Post on November 8, 1979. Pursuant
to Revenue Sharing Guidelines, the City staff held a Proposed
Use Heariq on Duly 23, 1979 prior to submission of the Capital
Improvements Program to Counil. The minutes of 'his meeting
were d+stribL.ed for Councii information. The V eager further
explained that the 1980-1984 C.I.P. is the Budgei in which the
Federal Revenue Shaeing Funds are contained. Thv anticipated
use for these funds is for public improvements iacluding the
City Center construction project, including solar energy, parking,
landscaping, and other improvements, for the PubT.ic Works building
project; and for park improvements or other public buildings.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1979-80 FEDERAL
REVEIUE SHARING
ENTI CLEMENT 11
Item 6
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Manager Willis revie*ed the procedures for the public hearing.
Acting Mayor Spaeth requested coianents frau members of the Cu:tncil.
Councilmeebers expressed consensus that the funding should be used
for public improvements, but they wished to maintain flexibility
iii determining the type of project(s) to which this funds may ba put.
k.ting Mayor Spaeth opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
No one chose to speak ar4 the hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
T ri u
Manager Willis reviewed the proposed 1980-1984 Capital 1980-1984 CAPITAL
Improvements Program noting the changes m;6 a result IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
of input frau the public hearing or November 5. 1979 and Iten 74
the recommendations of the "'.;fining Commission.
Councilmember Netls questioned the possibility of coordinating
water service and streets along with the installation of the
Pike Lake Interceptor in 1980. Engineer Moore stated water
will be avallabip: to the area from the south
Ford Robbins, representing Metalmasters and Anderson's Iron
or cs, spoke in favor of the proposed improvements along
County Road 18.
MOTION was made by Councilmamber Hoyt, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 79459, A RESOLUTION NO. 79-759
APPROVING FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE 80-1984
YEARS 1980 THROUGH 1984. CAPITAL IMPRO'V'EMENTS
PROGRAM
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Item 7"A
Councilmembers Davenport and Neils expressed concern that
the Parks C.I.P. included projects depenaent upon a bond issue.
for financing in the years 1981 through 1984.
Manager Willis reviewed the request of Paul's Woodcraft Company ACCESS TO FERNBROOK
to reconstruct the median on Fernbrook Lane from 28th Place LANE -PAUL'S WOODCRAFT
south to 27th Avenue to pennit southbound traffic on Fernbrook COMPANY - Item 7-B
to turn into his driveway.
Malcolm MacGregor, representing petitioner, stated the company
has aenocT cased on this site -For the past 25 years and stated
the new median on Fernbrook Lane prohibits access to the site
from the north, the direction from which their deliveries tra-
ditionally have been made. He requested a cut in the median or
that it be brought back to allow access to their driveway from
the north.
Bill Eartholomew, petitioner's office manager, stated they have
tnree to fnur iRiveries per day and at least one semi -truck
per day delivering materials which have experienced difficulty
in gaining access to the site because of the median. He also
ekpressed concern that the Post Office will not be able to
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am ko delivery of mail inside their
to their driveway from the north.
building if there is no access
Councilor Hoyt inquired what other -firms are affected in a
similar imnaer. Engineer Moore replied the median prohibits
lefthand turns for northbound traffic on several parcels on the
west side of Fernbrook Lana, and the development contract for
the Plymouth Racquet Club provides that their median cut be closed
when traffic on Fernbrook increases.
Councilmember Neils felt allowing a median cut at this time would
i.2t defy solving the problem since future increases 1n traffic
on Fernbrook will demand traffic control. He suggested petitioner
consider rely eating their driveway and proposed a coiman driveway
with the Magney Construction Company,
Engineer Moore recommended that the median be left in place since
increased traffic on Fernbrook Lane will demand greater traffic
control and a median cut at Paul's Woodcraft Company will leave
a 30 foot piece to the south of the driveway that will be ineffective.
Council concurred with the Engineer's recommendation.
Council discussed the request for reclassification of Land Use
guiding for Gar -Lar Properties at the southwest quadrant of
Vicksburg Lane and County Road 9 from Public -Semi Public to LA -2.
It was the consensus that the reclassification would be in
conformance with the guiding of adjacent properties.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport. seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 79460, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING RECLASSIFICATION OF LAND USE GUIDING FOR GAR -LAR
PROPERTIES AT THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF VICKSBURG LANE AND
COUNTY ROAD 9 FROM PUBLIC -SEMI PUBLIC TO LA -2 (LOW MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) (79069).
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Manager Willis introduced Marvin H. Anderson's revised concept
plan for Zachary Hills RP60 71-6 proposing 100 townhouses and
87 single family hones in that portion of Zachary Hills south
of 49th Avenue North. The Manager stated the petitioner feels
this revised concept plan is responsive to the Council's
transition policy; however, he recommended denial since the
concept plan has not been reviewed by the Planning Commission,
Councilmember Neils stated he felt the proposed plat does not
meet the criteria for transition of multiple -family housing
to single family homes along Zachary lane and on the southe v:
boundary of the plat. Councilmember Davenport stated he felt
some redesign could make the concept plan more consistent with
the Council policy on transition, but he stated the Planning
Commission should interpret the policy to the petitioner.
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RESOLUTION N0, 79-760
MOVING C -
CATION OF LAND USE
GUIDING FOR GAR -LAR
PROPERTIES (79069)
Item 7-C
AMENDMENT TO RPUD 77
CONCEPT PLAN
ZACHARY HILLS
MARVIN H. ANDERSON
Item 7-0
Regular Council O*eting
November 19, 19'/9
Page 375
Marlin Brant, representing Narvin H. Anderson Construction Co.,
asked Councilfor direction as to which items met transition
criteria and which did not. He introduced Fred Haas who
presented site profiles of the proposed town ousMees7rom the
no h and the e+a%t. Nr. Haas stated none of the townhouse
st ctures would ,tie higher than an average single family
two-story home ant, these units will not increase the density
of the RPUD, but hill provide a variety of housing in the
development.
MOTION was made by Council&m er Neils. seconded by Council-
br Hoyt, to refer revised concept plan for Zachary Hills
RPUD 774 til the Planning Commission for review relative to
the transition policy.
Notion carried, four ayes.
Manager Willis reviewed Boyer Palmer's request for lot division
variance to divide an existing platted lot into two single
family dwelling lots, one of which contains petitioner's home.
hp variance involves the width of the proposed lot, one of
which would be 44 feet and the other 98 feet.
Robert J. Lukes, representing petitioner, stated he is not asking
for a var ante on the lot with the existing structure, but only
for the adjacent parcel which is proposed by the lot division.
He further stated the existing lot has 450 feet of lakeshore
and consists of 56,300 square feet, which petitioner feels is
too big for a single family home and a hardship to maintain.
Petitioner feels it is an economic hardship to maintain the
lot as a single parcel and the division would further spread
future assessments for sewer and water.
Councilmnber Davenport inquired why the lot was not platted
in this manner originally and how the proposed division would
affect the area.
Bo er Palmer, petitioner, stated he had originally planned to
cons rutstennis court on the lot but it was never completed.
He further stated he would agree to placing covenants on the
property to control its development and he would have archi-
tectural control over the home that would be constructed so
that he could ensure it would not hurt; the environment.
Planner Tremere showed a revision to petitioner's original
site plan proposing a common driveway between the two lots
and eliminating another curb cut onto -the cul-de-sac.
John Palda% 5760 Oakview Lane N., representing four of the
ive'"aents of Palmer's Cove, opposed the proposed lot
division because when they purchased their homes it was
represented to them that this was a final platting of the area
and it would retafn its untque c`aracter. Ne further stated
the residents were concerned that they would lose equity by
changing the environment.
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LOT DIVISION
BOYER PALNER
Item 7-F
VARIANCE
79065)
Regular Council Meeting
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Page. 376
Attorney Lefler -stated two new lots would be created by the
proposed division and a variance would be created on the lot
with the existing home.
NOTION was ode by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79461. A RESOLUTION
DENYING REQUEST FOR LOT DIVISION OF LOT 6, BLOCK 19 PALMER'S
COVE ADDITION BY BOYER PALMER on the basis there has not been
an adequate showing of hardship and petitioner is not being
denied a reasonable use of his prolarty.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, two ayes. Councilmember
Spaeth voted nay and Councilmember ileils abstained.
Manager Willis introduced a proposal to revise the plans and
spAcifications for the Citj Center solar heating project ac-
cording to the a "hitact's recommendation to ma, use of an
evP:uated is `,ype of collector. Council questioned the
Manager regar -n estimated payback period for recovering
heating cos' :.- Manager stated this could not be deter-
mined until to.. revised plans and specifications are prepared;
however, the project would primully explore new fields of
alternative energy and would not show a short term return.
Councilmember Neils oxpressed concern that it the payback period
is more than fifteen years, the equipment will have to be re-
placed before any return is realized. Discussion followed
concerning the economic feasibil-;ty of installing a solar energy
heating system at the present time.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils,
member Hoyt, to terminate the paopose d
for the City Center until such time as
to be a feasible economic: venture.
Motion carried, four ayes,
s4conded by Council-
solocom hearing project
it cao be demonstrated
Council recessed from 10:00 to 10:10 p.m.
Engineer Moore reviewed the public improvement projects proposed
for 1980 and responded to Council's questions.
Ford Robbins, representing Metalmasters and Anderson's I*on Works,
spoke in favor of the improvement projects along County Road 18.
Don Rin rose, representing Laukka 8 Associates, requested that
We sche u e that has been proposed for 19.0 i,provements pro-
jects be maintained.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 79-7620 A RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT N0, 001, NATHAN LANE - 10TH AVENUE TO 9TH AVENUE
STREETS AND UTILITIES.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four eyes,
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RESOLUTION NO. 79461
MP'my DIV1915H
BOYER PWT. R ( 79065 )
Item 7-F
SOLAR HEATING FOR
CITY CENTER - REVISED
PLANS b SPECS
Item 7-G
RESOLUTION N0. 79-762
PR
PROJECT N0, 001
NATHAN LANE
LOTH AVE. TO 9TH AVE.
STREET & UTILITIES
Item 7-H.1
Regular Council Meeting
November 19, 1979
Page 377
RESOLUTION
NDTION was made by Councilmember Davenporto seconded by Council- b0. 79463
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-763, A RES5LUTION OPIERING LINe,
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON VICKSBURG LANE REPORT -PROJECT NO.002'
IMPROVEMENTS - HIGHWAY 55 TO COUNTY ROAD 6 - PROJECT N0, 002. VICKSBURG LANE
HWY. 55 TO C.R. 6
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Item 744
NOTION was Bede by Councilmember Davenport. seconded by Council- RESOLUTION N0. 79464
member Neils. to adopt RESOILUTION NO. 79-97649 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREEIRIEFOR
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 003
PROJECT N0, 003, DUNKIRK LANE - COUNTY ROAD 47 TO SOO LINE DUNKIRK LANs - C.R. 47
RAILROAD - GRAVEL AND GRADING. TO SOO LINE RAILROAD
GRAVEL 6 GRADING
Motion carried on a Roll Call votes four ayes. Item 7-H-3
MOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO. 79465
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79465. A RESOLUTION WRING PRELKIMT
ORDERING PREPARATION IF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 004
PROJECT N0. 004. 51ST AVENUE - NATHAN LANE WEST TO CUL-DE-SAC 51ST AVE. - NATHAN LN,
S)REET AND VILITIES, WEST TO CUL-DE-SAC
STREET 8. UTILITIES
Motion carriel on a Roll Call vote. four ayes. Item 7-H4
MOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport. seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO, 79,mM6
member Neils. to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 79-7661 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PhELI,
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT REPORT PROJECT
PROJECT N0, 005. LARCH LANE CUL-DE-SAC NORTH OF COUNTY NO. 005 - LARCH
ROAD 9 - STREET AND UTILITIES. LANE CUL-DE-SAC
NORTH OF C.R. 9
lotion carried on a Roll Call votes four ayes. STREET 8 UTILITIES
Item 7-H-5
NOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION N0. 79-767
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 79-767, A RESOLUTION RMIWIPRELIN.RF
4PMERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 006
PROJECT NO, 0069 EMPIRE LANE IN PLYMOUTH FREEWAY 2ND ADDN. - EMPIRE LANE IN
STREET, PLYMOUTH FREEWAY 2N1
ADDITION - STREET
Motion carried on a Roll Csll vote, four ayes. Item 7-H-6
MOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO$ r9-768
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 79-768. A RESOLUTION WERI G FREII& '19T
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 007
PROJECT NO, 007, 10TH AVENUE - NATHAN LANE WEST 1320 FEET - inTH AVE. - NATHAN
STREET AND UTILITIES. LANZ W<<T 1320 FEET
STREET s UTILITIES
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote. four ayes. Item 7-H-7
NOTION was made by Councilmember Davenports seconded by Council- RESOLUTION
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-7699 A RESOLUTION NO. 19-769
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 6RI9iWr LIM.
PROJECT N0, 008. PIKE LAKE DISTRICTS 2 AND 3 INTERCEPTOR REPORT -PROJECT 008
SANITARY SEWER, PIKE LAKE DIST. 2 8 3
INTERCEPTOR SANITARI
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. SEWER - Item 7-H-8
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Mi ION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council -
member Neils,, to adopt RESOLUT')N NO. 79470. A RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIM,NARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT N0, 009. HARBOR LANE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION FOR
ST. LOUIS PARD MEDICAL BUILDING.
Notion carries: on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
NOTION was made by Coun:ilmember Davenport, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 79-771, A RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO, 010 - COUNTY ROAD 9 FROM NEW COUNTY ROAD 9 TO
VICKSBURG LANE - WATERMAIN,
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
WELL N0, 6.
Davenport, seconded by Council -
N0. 79-772, A RESOLUTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT h0. 012 -
Moticn carried on a Roll Call Yote, four ayes.
MOTION was male by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-773, A RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON !MPROVEMENT
PROJECT N0. 011 - NATHAN LANE FROM 51ST AVENUE TO 56TH AVENUE;
REVERE LANE FROM 56TH AVENUE TO COUNTY ROAD 10; 56TH AVENUE
FROM REVERE LANE TO COUNTY ROAD 18; COUNTY ROAD 18 FRONTAGE
ROAD FROM 56TH TO 51ST AVENUE - STREET AND UTILITIES.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council -
member Neils. to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 79-7740 A RESOLUTION
ORDERING REVISION AND UPDATING OF PRELIMINARY REPORT ON
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 606 - PARKER'S LAKE OUTLET.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes,
Councilmember Neils inquired of the status of the storm sewer be-
hind the Pink Supp';y Company building. He was informed by the
City Engineer that the storm sewer had not been installed as of
this date. The developer had obtained bids for the work which
were approximately $500,000 as compared to the estimate of $80,000.
The staff is recommending that the consulting engineers look at
this project to determine if a gravity line will still be economi-
cally feasible or if other alternatives will toe more cost effective.
Councilmember Neils expressed his surprise and dismay that this
line had riot been constructed as he felt that it was to have been
completed before the building was constructed.
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P.ESOLUT?Olt N0. 79-770
WRING) PRELIM,PEP3RT
PRO.1ECT NO. 009
E:ARBCR LANE SANITARY
SEWER EXTENSION FOR
ST. LOUIS PARK MEDICAL
BLDG. - Item 7-H-9
RESOLUTION N0, 79-771
ORDERING PRELIM,R[FM
PROJECT NO. 010
C.R. 9 FROM NEW C.R. 9
TO VICKSBURG LANE
WATERMAIN
Item 7-H-10
RESOLUTION NO. ?9-772
Mm"
PROJECT N0, 012
WELL. N0, 6
Item 7-H-11
RESOLUTION N0. 79-11 s"
OfflTRIN PRELIMAEPORT
PROJECT N0, 011
NATHAN LN. -51ST -56TH
REVERE LN.-56TH-C.R, 10
56TH -REVERE LN.-C,R. 18
C.R. 18 FRONTAGE ROAD
STREET 8 UTILITIES
Item 7-14-12
RESOLUTION N0, 19474
CODERING REVISION OF
PRELIMINARY REPORT
PROJECT NO, 606
PARKER'S LAKE OUTLET
Item 7.4-13
PINK SUPPLY COMPANY
STORM SEWER
Regular Council Meeting
November :9, 1979
Page 379
NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, co adopt RESOLUTION NO, 79475810 A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT ON REQUEST FOR PAYMENT N0, 1 IN TI1E AMOUNT
OF :25,677.00 TO LOWRY HILL ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PROJECT N0,
8089 PUBLIC UTILITIES BUILDING EXPANSIOr.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote. four ayes.
Council reviewed alternatilres for providing hockey facilities
for the Plymouth Athletic Association at a site other than
Plymouth Junior High School since the proposal for improving
that site is not feasible in 1979s Strff suggested using the
rink and school at Armstrong Senior High School. as was done last
year, or to reconstruct the rink at La Compte Park.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council
member Neils, to refer the question of expenditures for hockey
facilities in 1980 to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
for review and recommendation.
Notion carried, four ayes.
RESOLUTION
NO. 79-775
REQUEST FW PAYRI
PROJECT NO. 808
PUBLIC WORKS BLDG.
EXPANSI0V
Item 7-i*
HOCKEY RINK AT
PLYMOUTH JLVIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
Item 7-J
Manager Willis reviewed the County's proposal to lease a portion LEASE OF EXPANSION
of the expansion space in the City Center to the Environmental SPACE IN CITY CENTER
Health Services Program of Hennepin County on the basis that the TO HENNEPIN CTY.
County would improve the space in conformance to City specificat;r)nsItem 7-K
MOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to Direct staff to go forward with exploring the
leasing of the expansion space at City Center to Hennepin County.
Motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 7!476. A RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION Nu. 73-306% RELATING TO CITY POLICY
REGARDING ISSUANCE OF INTOXICATING ON -SALE: LIQUOR LICENSES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 16, 1979.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MISCELLANEOUS
Manager Willis reported that Hennepin County wishes to install
a water line around the Adult Corrections Center for fire pro-
tection purposes. They advise they will not be able to afford
this improvement if they must pay the water area charges at this
Limp, and they do not intend to use water for any purpose oth.kr
t!;ar% fire fighting. The Manager recommended to allow this. water
line to be installed for fire safety purposes only and to defer
the assessment until such time the County has need for full water
supply service for domestic and other purposes within the facility.
Council concurred with the Manager's recommendation.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-776
RE ISSUANCE OF INTOX,
ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
Item 7-L
HENNEPIN COUNTY ADULT
CORRECTIONS CENTER
WATER LINE
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