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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 03-23-1981 SpecialMINUTES SN1:CIAL COUNCIL MEETING Mart -.h 23, 1981 A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was :ailed to order by Acting Mayor Neils at 7:30 p.m. 'n the Council Chambers of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on March 23, 1981. PRESENT: Acting Mayor Neils, Councilmembers Hoyt, Schneider and Threinen, City Manager Willis, Assistant Manager Boyles, Park Director Blank, Engineer Moore, and Plenner Tremere, ABSENT: Mayor Davenport, CONSENT AGENDA MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember Threinen, to adopt the items on the consent agenda with the ex- ception of Items 13, 16 and 19. Motion carried or, a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MINUTES MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember Threinen, to approve the minutes of the March 16, 1981 regular Council meeting as submitted. Motion carried on a Roll Call votp, three ayes. Councilmember Schneider abstained. Manager Willis introduced Cep: `..tri n,i f. %mpany's i equest for approval of preliminary plat/pl,:n, cc,rrditiun3l use permit and rezoning for Fox Forest RPUD at Higt,way '5 and I-494. The Manager reviewed the proposed timetable for de%elo; ...nt of this property which would allow construction of units to start in 1982 and continue through 1984 independent of the extension of 18th Avenue all the way to CONSENT AGENDA Item 4 MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 16, 1981 Item 5* PRELIM. PLAT/PLAN REZONING A CUP FOX FOREST RPUD CENTURION CO. (80045) Item 6 Medicine Lake Road. The petitioner proposes to be responsible for the interchange a'L Highwdy 55, the connection to Oakview Lane, and the construction of 18th Avenue to the east line of Lot 4, Block 1 and the construction of the o%ecessary utilities. They propose to petition for coitinuation of 14th Avenue from this location on to either Forestview Lane or Medicine Lake Drive by public improvement project to be assessed to the benfitting property owners. The Manager recommended phasing the project into two phases and allowing the developer to start construction of Phase I prior to'the construction of 18th Avenue. Councilmember Hoyt stated the developer has asked for some indication from the Assessment Committee, in a preliminary fashion, as to the cost of the project and how they would be assessed. Acting Mayor Neils replied if the developer is ready to do the grading and dirt work in preparation for the pipe work, he would propose that the cost of surfacing the road would be spread 50/50 where it is abutting property on the north. Manager Willis proposed that the pipe would be put in in 19132 and the paving done in 1983. s6- f Soecial Council Meeting March 23, 1981 Page 89 MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Neils, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION We 81-202 Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-2029 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPROVING PRELTRIgWy PRELIMINARY PLAT/PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CENTURION PLAT/PLAN AND CUP COMPANY FOR FOX FOREST RPUU 81-2 amending Condition 7 to read: FOX FOREST RPUD 81-2 The number of permits issued will be limite*i to Phase 1, that CENTURION COMPANY portion of the project lying within Lots 1 and 2. Block 2, until (80045) Item 6 the City Council determines the capacity of the single road access to this rite;" and amending Condition 12 by adding the following: which shall be reduced to 50 feet abutting the westerly buildings." MOTION TO AMEND was made by Councilmember Schneider, eccnded by rcuiicilmember Hoyt, by adding Condition 13 as folluw: : "A home- owner's association shall be established and bylaws jpp•()-ved by the City Attorney to maintain, in perpetuity, "he oven space and privete streets and utilities." Motion to amend carried, four ayes. MOTION TO AMNO was made by .ouncilmember Schneider, seconded by Councilmembe. Hoyt, by adding Condition 14 as follows: '`Petitioner shall promptly submit a petition for the construction of 18th Ave. North, water and sanitary sewer improvements in that right-of-way with construct ren to commence by 1982 and to be completed in the 1983 construction season. Motion to amend carried, four ayes. Dickman_ Knutson, representing petitioner, explained their proposal for assessment of public improvements in the plat and asked Council to consider assessing the costs for the extension of 18th Avenue fropi the east line of Lot 4, Block 1 to either Forestview Lane or Medicine Lake Drive to the benefitting property owners, Mr. Knutson stated if the City will not undertake extension of 18th Avenue east of the plat by public improvement project, the project will be sto!ipede Mr, Knutson stated they will incur expenditures of $233,000 for imvrcve- ments for this plat, plug: the cost of preparing pads and site grading, and were concerned that if they canno.- complete construction of Phise iI in 1982 that the be allowed to continue construction into 198",9 1984 and 198h Unt i l the project is completed. Acting Mayor Neils replied the City will not de -lay the timetah;e for construction of 18th Avenue east of the Fox Forest plat,. Council dis- cun>sed the benefit this plat would receive from the proposed put 1 is fi%)rovemcnt project. Councilmember ihreinen pr'ol,.osed that Condition 1 of the resolution should he modified to allow the developer to use the. access to Highway 55 for the project in the Pgent construction of i8th Avenue to Forestview Lane by the City is delayed past 1983, Acting Mayor Neils stated it would tie the intent of the Council to complete the 18th Atienue extension to '.hr, east with final surfacing taking place no Mer t'ian 1984. Manager Willis stated it is the develo,+er's intent to construct the roadway 5ase all along his property i., 1981 and to petition for the construc-,ion of water and sanitary sewer in 1982 and street improvements in 1983. R tf° y adigt resolution No, 81-202, as amended, carried on a a vo , our ayes. 89- Special Council Meeting March 23, 1981 Page 90 Manager Willis reviewed Lhe proposed site adjacent to the City REVIEW OF SITE F Center for a Hennepin County Branch Library noting that it ful. HENNEPIN COUNTY filled the requirements of the County for visibility and good BRANCH LIBRAPY (A-94) access and the desires of the City for the clustering of public ;tem 11 buildings in proximity to the City Center and post office. David Waldemar, representing the Hennepin County Library,-;tated try are anx- ous to identify a definite site in Plymouth, but they will not be able to determine the exact location of the building on the site for one or two years since the s' -e may vary from 3,000 to 8,000 square feet depending on the 9,ize of the proposed kidgedala Oranch Library. He stated they vould like to have the 3 -acre Ate which will accommodate a t,iic'ing of the maximum size. Mr. Waldemar stated he was afraid thu County Commissioners will not accept a proposal for a ling -term lease nf the land fron, the City. Acting Mayor Nei 1 s statea, as ar. .alternative, the City would wer-t a right of first refu al on the land. Mr. Waldemar agreed the ':ounty would be agreeatle to thi-s. He stated t;,e Hennepin Coun.y Library Board will send a resolution to the County endor:.:na the proposed library site and the County wi; deterrrin. thr: exact boundaries of the site. MOTION was mrde by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION N0, 8 03 member "hreirnen, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 81-203, A RCSO! : TI('N EN SI SSI F ENDOSING A SITE FOR A PROPOSED HENNEPIN COUNTY PLYMOUTH 0"RANCV: HENNEPIN COUNTY L 14RARY. PLYMOUTH BRANCH LIBRA'Y (A-94) Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Item 11 Manayer Willis reviewed the 1981 public improvement projects 1981 PUBLIC IMPROVE. - status report and responded to Council's questions. Enq;ne r MENTS SYAT11S REPORT Ulsun staced Mr. Florek is satisfied with the Pinetree Pond Ite,,. ' dreo'ging project. Acting Mayer Neils requested the Manager and Engi.e+er to acknowledge the efforts of the contractor to maintain erc.s ion control on Project No. 008. Ct unci lmember Hoyt asked to sere the status of 1980 improvement project clean up at the Aprl' 27 Council meeting. MOTION was mach by Councllmember Hoyt, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION ?0. 8;-204 member Threinen, to rdopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-204, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE PROVIDNG FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SLE OF $2,625,000 GENERAL OBLIGA- AND SALT OF 1981 ION BONDS OF 1981. GENERAL OBLIGATIO14 BONDS Motion ca,-ried on a Roll Call v(,tP, ;-our ayes. Item 8* Manager Willi; reviewed the unaod',ted 1480 Financial Report 1980 FINANC AI_ REPORT prepared by Finance Director Ricker. Council received the Item 9 report as submitted. 90- Special Counc'l Meeting March 23, 1981 Page 91 Council discussed the Development R!. -view Committee process and DEVELOPMENT REV:: Ea Acting Mayor Neils expressed concern that with the,d lveloprnent COMMITTEE PROCESSreview ,process in three stages. there is a danger that the pro- Item 10 gess will be lengthened requiring petitioneve to go through all three stages irrespective of how complete the application ;s at stibmission. He objected to three review meetings ?rw felt stage 3 might he the appropriate entry point. Co+,nci'r.vr!).r Threinen inquiry -d how long a. pet!tia.o. ,pan defer the review proce^dings by +is request. Acting I )r 4 ? i : s :,gate -1 a petition sh*iuld be closed out if the pef.:!iono, dohys ertain time. MOTION was oracle ty Councilmember Threinen, `.econded by i.ouncil- meinber Hoyt, to direct staff to estWisn -it, a!lministr;,tiv_ termination date for petitions that are not m ving along the development revi e process. Notion carried, four ayes. Counc i 1 member Schneider co-irne Stec' he would like t .,i,., ..e locations nated on the Develot,mer,t Review Flow Ch:, t t. identify each project. Park Director Blank reviewed proposal rev'sions to the Zachary Lane Playfield concept plan showing changes in the location of the parking lo': and the 90 ft. baseball `'eld which would result in a possible cost sav!ngr. -%t $36,O110. MOT: ON was made by Counri 1 riember Threinen. seconded w rounc i 1- USOLUT I ON NO. 81-205 member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-205, A t'.0_' r,..ON 4"pR 11,1 REVISED APPROVING REVISED CONCEPT FLAN FOR ZA,HA;, Y LANE F;.AYF f ELD. CON%EPT PLAN FOR ZACHARY LANE PLAYFIELD Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four Ayes. Item 12 Councilmember Schneider stated 'e preferred to see the r•ott- ba l l f i eld built n1)vw before the homes on abut t; nq, property are constructed rathor thar delaying its constructiv^. Manager Willis replied iL would necessitate a great deal of extra grading to huild the softball field at this time. Acting Maynr Neils commented th-i s can be determined at the time nils are rece.'ved for construction of the pla,yjield. MOTION was made by Counci lrember Threinen, secon:!ed by Co inti 1 • E'rOLU i IDN N0. 81-206 member 4oyt. to adcp-. RESOL':T10N NO. 81-206, A RESOLUTION WIPROI N3 CONTRACTS APPROVIN'J CONTRACTS WITH BRAUER AND ASSOCIATES FOE' PROFES- FOR PI(OFESSIONAL SIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR P,: PARATION OF i'ARK & RFCREATION PLAN ING SERVICES CHAPTER OF CITY'S COMPREPENSIVE PIAN NOT TO l_XCEF0 338,1CJ AND COMPtEHf_NSIVE PARK AUTHOR i Z I NG THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGED fit S I 0 THE APPRO V,L rj SYSTEM PLAN CONTRACT'. I te'r+ 13 Motion carried on a Roll Call vete, three ayes. Acting Mayor Neils voted nay. ql- Special Council Meeting March 23, 1981 Page 92 MOTION war made by Actin; U!—ror Neils, seco ided by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. 81 Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-207, A RESOLUTION SETTING A SETTING HE INC?UM HEARING DATE FOR APRIL F, 1981 AT 7:211 P.M. TO CONSIDUR THE TO CONSIDER LI"ENSE REVOCATION OF THE ON -SALE 1%ND OFF -SALE NOS:-INTOXCATING LIQUOR REVOCATION FOR LICENSES AND SET UP 1.ICF1iSv HELP) RY APPLE BLOSSOM INN. APPLE BLOSSOM INN Item 14 Motion carried on a ;-?1 Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by C3unc"member Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION Nil. 61-208 Threinen, to adopt R17SOLU ; ]ON N0. 81-2081 A RESOLUTION AU ftiOR I Z INGZ I IC DEMU=N AND DIREC''ING 'CNE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER O'(DERS WITH ORDER - 9601 21ST AVE. RESPECT 73 A HAZARDOUS AND DAPIGEROUS BUILDING Ll):A1ED AT 3601 Item 15* 21ST AVENUE NORTH. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Threinen, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION NO. 31 -?09 member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 81 -?n9, A RESOLUTION R R FUW,T_ AUTHORIZING PAYMENT ON REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 1 IN 7HE PROJFCT N0. 026 AMOUNT OF $26,562.60 TC KNUTSON CONSTRUCT;(1N COMPANY FOR CITY BALL STOREROOM PROJECT NO. 026, CITY HALL STOREROOM REMOP LLING, REMODELLING I ttrn 16 Motion carred on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Neils, seconded by Council - member Hoyt, to direct staff to prepare a process to permit progress payr,ent.s to be made administratively with Council endnriement sifter the fact providing these are not final payments or -he balance of the payments is not less than the amotint o' retainage. Motion carriod, four ayes. MOTION was made by Col.nci lmember Hoyt, secc,nded by (.ounc it member RESOLUTION N0, 81-210 Threinen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. .91-210, A RESOLUTICN APPROVING APP 20iING _D_! -S`§ U R S E M E N T DISB,1hSEMENT'i FROM THE GENERAL FUND, CONSTRUCTION FUND, UTIs ITIES P--RlrJ0 ENDING 2/28/81 FUND, HRA FUVO, AND SPECIAL ASSEaSMENTS FUND TO'rAL_ING Item 17* 1,665,461.31 FOR PERIOD FNOING f7EBRUARY 28, 1981. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was rade by Courcilmember F'oyt, seconded by Counci4ember RESOLUTION NO, 81-211 1oreinen, tc• adopt RESOLUTION N0, 81-211, A RESOLUT'ON AUTHORIZING AUT- N RiZING THE 1981 THE 1981 PLYMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN 11P PROGRAM, PLYMOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP PROGRAM Moti,•n oarri-ci on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Item 18* 92- G Special Council Meeting March 23, 1981 Page 93 Council discussed the proposed revision to the Industrial hevelopment Revenue Bond Policy which would provide a mean; by which partnership applicants would be able to obtzin IDR financing. Acting Mayor Neils stated it is Council's intent to finance a business directly or indirectly rather than to finance real estate developers. MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Neils. seconded by Council - member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-212, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED POLICY CONCERNING REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND REQUESTS amending the last sentence of Item 5 to read as follows: "In the review of any application a rtPasonable showing of equity in the project must he demonstrated. Motit<n carried on a Roll Call vote. four ayes. Council made no comment on the 1981 City Council Directives. MI.CELLANEOUS Covncilmember Threinen stated in the event of a school in the City, the school district should be apprised of ceptable uses for the building and site so they do not economic gain for a project that is not permissible* clo!.ing the ac - cons t rue MOTION was made by Acting Mayor Neils, seconded by Councilmember Hoyt, to direct staff to draft a policy for Council's approval reflecting Councilmember Threinen's comments reSsrding school closings. Motion carried, four ayes. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. City Clcirk 93- 1 RESOLUTION N0. 81-212 F POLICY CONCERNING REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND REQUESTS Item 19 7981 CITY COUNCIL DIRECTIVES I tem 20 SCHOOL CLOSINGS