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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEE'ING
January 28, 1980
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Prunt at
1•40 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center at 340C PIy?iouth Boulevard on
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PRESENT: Mal -or Hunt. Councilmembers Davenport, Hoyt, Neils and Schneider,
Manager Willis, Administrative Assistant Boyles. Engineer Moore,
Planner Tremere, Attorney Lefler and Public Works Superintendent
Y.olstad,
ABSENT: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Councilmemher Neils, seconded :)y Council- CONSENT AGENDA
member Hoyt, to adopt the items on the Consent Itienda with Item 4
the exception of Item 14.
Motion carried on a Poll Call vote, five ayes.
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council- MINUTES - REGULAR
member Hoyt, to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1980 COUNCIL MEETING
regular Council meeting as submitted. JANUARY 21, 11980
Item 5*
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Jahn Christian, Don King and Bill Miller of the Hennepin Cnunty HENNEPIN COUNTY
Park Reserve District reported on the District's acquisition of PARK RESERVE DISTRICT
parklands for the Medicine Lake Regional Park and the Eagle REGIONAL PARKS
Pike) Lake Regional Park in 1979. Mr. Christian requested STATUS REPORT
Council to support their request to Hennepin County for con- Item 6
veyance of tax forfeit parcels in these areas for park purposes.
Mr. Christian also requested Council to consider vacation of
roads in the Maywood area within the Medicine Lake Regional Park,
Councilmember Neils replied when all the property in the Maywood
area is acquired by the District, the Cour.il will consider the
vacation of the roads.
Council discussed the possibility of acquiring a parcel in the Laukka
plat through park dedication and turning it over to the District for
Medicine Lake Regional Park.
Don King reported on the status of the Regional Trail System and reviewed
the various uses proposed for various segments of the trail system.
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John Christian reported that the Park Reserve District was investigating
the possible connection of the trails in the Medicine take Regional Park
to the Theodore Wirth Park trail system in Golden Valley. He asked that
Council reaffirm the intent of Resolution No. 19-516 to have the Hennepin
County Park Reserve District as the authorized agency for land acquisitilun
on that particular stretch of land connecting these parks.
Don King reviewed the development concept plan for Medicine Lake Regional
Park indicating the focus of the park would be on water activities.
Engineer Moore reviewed the 1980 Engineerinq Project Schedule with
Council. Mayor Hunt reviewed the timing of the improvements for
the Criterion M.P.U.D. for Jon Peters of Criterion, Inc. Mayor
Hunt requested the Engineer to review the Engineering Project
Schedule rt;gularly at the last Council meeting each month.
Council viewed the slide program prepared for the Public Information
Program and commented on the revisions that had been made since the
original viewing.
Betty Threinen, Park Commissioner, responded ti) Wincil's questions
regarding the slide presentation and commented that this program
would be up -dated from time to time with slides of additional
activities in Plymouth's parks,
Manager Willis reported that no progress had been made on
acquisition of the Rembrant property for park purposes and
recommended that the City discontinue further activities for
the acquisition of this land until the property is proposed
for development.
MOTION was made by Councilmember
member Davenport. to concur with
to discontinue negotiations for
property for park purposes.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Schneider, seconded by Council -
the Manager's recommendation
the acquisition of the Rembrandt
MOTION was made by Councilmemher Neils, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 80-94, A PESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCFFDINGS FOR PROJECT N0, 920,
TURTLE LAKE AREA SANITARY SFWFR.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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1980 ENGINEERING
PROJECTS
STATUS REPORT
Item 12
PARK INFORMATION
PROGRAM (PIP)
STATUS REPORT
Item 13
CENTRAL PARK
AQUISITION
REMBRANDT PROPERTY
Item 7
RESOLUTION NO. 80-94
TUTH-00-G COND -
NATION PROCEEDINGS
TURTLF LAKF AREA
SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT 920
Item 8*
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Engineer Moore reviewed the five proposed Storm Drainage Policies
proposed by the Consulting Engineer in their review and update of
the City's Comprehensive Storm Water Drainage Plan. He stated
the only change recommended in Policy #3 was ;.he requirement for
a building elevation to he two feet or one-half the 100 -year fluc-
tuation in water level ?hove the established high water level, rather
than the current requirement of a minimum of two feet above the
loci -year water level.
There was discussion on the transfer of density credits for ponds
and whether a developer using a pond as an amenity to a development
can also claim park dedication credit for the pond. Councilmember
Neils objected to granting density credits for innundated,
unbui1dable land.
COMPREHENSIVE STORM
WATER DRAINAGE PLAN
STATUS REPORT
Item 9
Council discussed what the "normal" water level was in Plymouth ponds.
Engineer Olson stated it would be better to use the term "control"
level since it indicated the elevation at which the water flows out of
the control outlet. Mayor Hunt requested staff to research the problem
of pond credits.
Robert Schunicht, RoneSLroo, Rosette., Annerlik A Associaites, responded
to Council's questions on the proposed Storm Drainage Policies and the
effect of the proposed change in Policy #3.
MOTION was made by Counc i lmember Neils, seconded by Counc i lmemher
Hoyt, to approve the five Storm Drainage Policies recommended by
the Consulting Engineer in the memorandum dated December 4, 1979.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Engineer Moore reported on the problem that has been encountered
with the filters at the Water Treatment Plant and recommended
that the City Attorney determine if any legal action should be
undertaken against the manufacturer before the filter is repaired.
Bob Foster, Ronestroo, Rosene, Anderlik A Associates, responded
to Council's questions regarding the condition of the filters
and the damage that has been incurred.
MOTION was made by touncilmemher Davenport, seconded by Council -
member Schneider, to request the City Attorney to determine if
legal action against the manufacturer of tEe equipment at the
Water Treatment Plant should he undertaken before repairs are
undertaken.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Neils voted nay.
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WATER TREATMENT
PLANT STATUS REPORT
Item 10
Spe:ial Council Meetinq
Janoar_y 2, 1980
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ngineer Moore reviewed the Snowplowing Survey comparing snow- SPIOWPLOWING STA
plowing practices and equipment in surrounding communities. REPOff
Public Works Superintendent Kolstad replied to Council's ques- Item 11
tions regarding the City's snowplowing equipment and personnel.
Council discussed what kind of investment would be required to
clean the City's cul-de-sacs of snow in two days' time rather
than three days.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO. 80-97
member Davenport, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 80-97, A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIOWL-
APPROVING THE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $700 PER SNOWFALL FUNDS FOR SNOWPLOWIN
FOR THE SNOWPLOWING OPERATION IN 1980. IN 1980 BUDGET
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Council recessed from 10:25 to 10:30 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION N0. 80-95
member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 80-95, A RESOLUTION UTH R IN UBLIC
AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SALE OF THE FOLLOWING TAX FORFEIT PARCELS SALE OF TAX FORFEIT
FOR NONPAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES: P,I.D. 23-118-22-21-00280 PARCFLS
35-118-22-33-00119 35-118-22-33-0012, 33-118-22-14-0043, and Item 14
02-118-22-12-0026.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was rade by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO, 80-96
member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 30-96, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONVEY
REQUESTING THE CONVEYANCE OF THE FOLLOWING TAX FORFEIT PARCELS OF TAX FORFEIT PARCE
TO THF CITY OF PLYMOUTH FOR DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE: FOR DEDICATION FOR
P,I.D, 35-118-22-33-0011 and P,I.D. 35-118-22-33-001? PUBLIC USE
NORTHERN 35 FT, OF EACH LOT ABUTTING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR Item 14
COUNTY ROAD 15)6
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilmember Davenport, seconded by APPOINTMENTS TO
Councilmember Neils, to reappoint Commissioners Terry and CITY BOARDS AND
Threinan tr the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission COMMISSIONS, HRA
for a term expiring January 31, 1983. Item 15
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council -
member Davenport, to reappoint Commissioners Wire and Vas i 1 iou
to the Planning Commission for a term expiring January 31, 1983.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, f4ve ayes.
Councilmember Davenport left the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Councilmumber
Neils, to appoint David Pauba to the Planning Commission for a term
expiring January 31, 1983.
Councilmember Hoyt stated all applicants for the Planning Commiss'on
position should be interviewed by Council before an appointment made.
The Council concurred.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to defer making an appointment to the Planning Commission
until the Council interviews all applicants for the position.
Substitute motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember Neils,
to direct Councilmember Schneider to contact all current applicants on
file for a position on the Planning Commission and arrange interviews
for February 4 before the Council meeting.
Motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hunt, seconded by Councilmember Schneider, to
appoint Maria Vasiliou as Chair of the Planning Commission for 1980.
Motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember Neils,
to appoint Ruth Brebner, James Ramstad and William Voss to the Human
Rights Commission for terms expiring January 31, 1983.
Motion carried, four ayes,
MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Councilmember
Hoyt, to reappoint Commissioners Grundy and Stewart to the Board of
Zoning Appeals for terms expiring January 31, 1982.
Motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Hunt, seconded by Councilmember Neils, to direct
the Planning Commission to select, from within their membership, a repre-
sentati4e to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Councilmer,iber
Neils, to request the Planning Commission members who have previously
served oit the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve as alternate representa-
tives to the Board of Zoning Appeals on an as -needed basis,
Motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, beconded by Councilmember
Schneider, to reappoint Commissioner Gerald Neils to the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority for a term expiring January 31, 1985.
Motion carried, four ayes,
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MOTION was made by Mayor Hunt, seconded by Councilmember Schneider,
to appoint Councilmember Hoyt to the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority for a term expiring January 31, 1985.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Mayor Hunt announced that he planned to resign from the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority effective March 1 and requested Council to
consider the appointment of Delano Erickson to fill the remainder of
his term if he has any interest in serving on the HRA.
Councilmember Hoyt reported she is actively seeking applicants for
the vacant positions on the West Hennepin Human Service Planning Board,
Council considered Associate Planner Dale's reco;amendation to con- PRE -TERMINATION
sider tfsininating Martha Knight's Section 8 Certificate due to H':ARING FOR SECTION 8
violation of Section 1001 of Title 18 of the U,S, Code. CERTIFICATE
MOTION was made 5y Mayor Hunt, seconded by Councilmember Neils,
to hold a public hearing to consider tennination of Martha Knight's
Section 8 Certificate on February 19, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the City Ce,iter,
Motion carried, four ayes.
Mayor Hunt requested Council to attend a joint dinner meeting
the Planning Commission and hoard of Zoning on March 5 at 5:30
at the Radisson Inn Plymouth.
Council reviewed the ongoing 1979 Council Directives to staff.
with JOINT COUNCIL/
p.m. BOARD OF ZONING/
PLANNING COMMI Sti
MEETING - item 16
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember
Schneider, to direct staff to proceed directly with whatever
action is necessary to effect sanitary sewer hook-up at 12100 -
26th Avenue North.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Mayor Hunt directed staff to begin
in the City who are not hooked up
Councilmember Hoy' requested the
and the officers of the Jaycees
congratulate him on his award as
of the Year by the U.S. Jaycees,
compiling a list
to sanitary sewer,
of all hoineowrers
Council to invite Dr. Louis Cosentino
to a Council meeting in February to
one of the 10 Outstanding Young Men
The meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m,
City Cler
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DIRECTIVES - Item 17
MISCELLANEOUS