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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
October 26, 1981
A special meeting of Vie Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor
Davenport at 7:37' p.me, in the Council Chambers of the City Ce!wter at 3400
Plymouth Boulevard on October 26, 1981.
PRESENT: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Neils, Hoyt, Threinen, and
Schneider, City Manager Willis. Assistant City Manager Boyles,
PlrAner Tremere, E fgineer Moore, Public Safety- Director
Carlquist, Finance Director Ricker, ind City k1erk Houk.
ABSENT: Nage
ONSENT AGENDA
NOTION was made any Courcilmember Neils, :.econded by Councilmm:. ber CONSENT AGENDA
Schneider, to adopt the items on the consent agenda with the Item 4
exception of Item 74.
Nation carried on a Roll Call vote. five ayes.
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NOTION was made Gy Counci 1 member Nep 1 s, secunded by Cnunci lmember
achneider, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 19, 198! as submitted.
Motion carred on a Rall Call vote, five ayes.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Davenport presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Urry Larson, who served as a P1,inning Commission member for
three years, in recognition of 1A s outstanding public service.
Mayor Davenport a]. -Jo had a Certi.vicate of Appreciation for
Allan Brass who had served on the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission for five years but could not be present at the
meeting. The Mayor expressed the Council's appreciation for
his contributiot:s to the i., mmunity.
tanager Willis stated that for several months the City and the
T.O. of Oakwood Elu ^tary School have been meeting to
discuss methoAry of ir, ming pedestrian safety at the inter-
se%;tion of C.R. F and Hwy. i01. Numerous alternatives were
discussed and it ..las decided to install safety flashers on
timers. The State has decided not to participate it the cost
of the improvements but hat. approved installation of flashers on
timers independent from the alisting signals. The W yzata School
District has agreed to pay one-half the cost of the flashers with
the City paying the other half* It is estimated the t al cost
will be approximately $10.000.
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MEETING
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CERTIFICATE OF
APPRECIATION
Item 6-A-1
CERTIFICATE OF
APPRECIATION
Item 6-A-2
OAKWOOD P.T.O.
INTERSECTION SAFETY
C.R. 6 ; NWY 101
Item 6-B
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Councitmember Hoyt asked Wnat time of the day the flashers will
be opera•.ional. Engineer Moore answered that the City will be
setting the timers to operate during normal school hours as well
as during playground activities, the times of which will be
determined later. He added he believes these lights will help
to solve the problem at the intersection.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember
Threinen, to adopt RESOLUTION NU. 81-750. APPROVING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT COUNTY
ROAD 6 AND STATE HIGHWAY 101 in an amount not to exceed
5.000.
Councilmenbe:r Neils stated that given the number of schools in
the cai munity the City must work jointly with the School Districts
to plan for pedestrian safety on a long term basis.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vete, five ayes.
Mayor Davenport stated his disappointment with Mn/DOT for not
joining in to solve the problem.
Manager Willis stated that Si ganind Fine, Superintendent of the
Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility, was asked to
attend the meeting to discuss the manner in which 0e
facility operates in the event of an escape.
RESOLUTION N0. 81-750
APPROVING EXPENDIME
OF FUNDS FOR SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS C.R. 6 b
HWY 101
Item 6-8
HENNEPIN COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIOP
Item 6-C
Mr. Fine str_ted that on August 30, when the latest escape took
place, there was no established plan to inform residents in the area.
Residents have since suggested a siren be sounded to warn of
an escape. Mr. Fine doesn't feel thin, is the best response.
Instead he suggested that a te'frephore communication network could be
created by selecting several residents who woud be notified when an
escape takes place. These residents would notify others until the
entire neighborhood was notified. He suggested a pubic education
meeting be held to in inform residents what to do if they get a call
about an escape. Mr. Fine also noted that the County was preparing a
general development plan for the ACF which should he completed within
the next Six months. This plan will by reviewed with the neighbors
before being submitted to the City for review and approval.
Mayor Davenport stated he would like the City to actively
participate in any plan to warn local residents. Chief Carlquist
stated the Police Department agrees totally with the proposal and
is ready to work with the correctional facility.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Threinen, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to direct the public safety director to work with
Sig Fine to prepare a public awareness plan and a public
educational system in case of an escape in the City of Plymouth
and the educational program have a provision for regular updating
of the neighborhood.
Councilmember Threinen asked tFdt the neighborhood residents be
notified of any hearings to discuss the program.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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Larry Larson, representing the Plantoine - i#N:, .-erented PLANNING COMMISSION RP'
a report on toning Ordinance standards ior ativjrsop,ww, to tare RESIDENTIAL ZONING
coamnity. He defined the areas the subcommittee discussed, STANDARDS
the current standards the City uses to tone, and the possibility Item 64-D-1
of revising current standards. He stated the Council must: consider
what type of housing the City wants to maintain for the future•
Discussion followed on the recommendations dealing with the
Proposed rfduced square footage in lot size.
Councilmember Threlaen stated the suggestions in the report are excellent
and Suggested a stun session to discuss the matter further.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember
Threinen, to accept the residential zoning project. report
as prepared by the Planning Commission subcommittee and review
It at an upcoming joint stuQy session.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Hoyt, to amend the motion to refer this matter to th3 Planning
Commission in advance to that study session with she Planning
Commission to address the subject of numerical criteria for open
space, the natter of corner lot dimensions and eauble frontage lots.
Mania Vasiliou. Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that
the mjifmapaclty of the City's sewer system must be known
before any numerical limits should be set and asked if the City
would consider a study by an engineering consultant to determine
thin
Councilmember Neils answered that this evaluation could be done at
Council direction after the Commission's recommendations are made
and reviewed.
Motion to amend carred on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
Councilmember Threinen and Mayor Davenport voted no*
Notion as amended carried an a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
140TION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Threinen, that Staff contact the Development Council and ask if
they can conduct a jeneral study for the Council to identify what
the cost of workman s compensation is in a house built today.
Councilr..Oer Threinen asked that such a study include a breakdown
of all costs and a ses involved with home construction and marketing.
Counr-imember NO % .ed the developers' view should also be requested
as to how much might be saved on the price of a house if the builder had
an opportunity for cone stop" permits satisfying the requirements of all
other jurisdictions.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Threinen, seconded by Mayor
Davenport, to amend the motion to add that a breakdown on a percentage
basis of all costs of the construction and sale of a home be prepared,
and consideration he made for the possibility of one stop permits.
Motion to amend c od, five ayes.
Motion as amended car 'ied, five ayes
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Paul Ste+garwald. Planning Commission nember, presented the
subcommittee's report on. a trash disposal facilities study
begun about one Year agos they are recommending that at the
Planning Comission level specifi: site locations be designated
for trash disposal. They woulJ suggest further that a notice be
sent to companier which are not in compliance with the ordinance.
In addition to the coning ordinance amemtments, some new wording
to the public health code eras paresented.
Councilneniber Th reinen asked about maintenance and whether the
ordfnance would mandate any4b
Mr. Steigerwald answered that enforcement by the City is vital.
He added that the type of disposal facility will be dealt with by
the Zoning ordinance and the upkeep of that disposal facility
will be dealt with by the public health ordinance.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Councilmember
Neils, to receive the report regarding trash disposal facilities
and place it on file for further study.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Ancil Datko, representing the Minnesota Waste Control Commission,
stated that the Waste Management Board feels a strong comitrnent
to public involvement in the selection of possible waste
processing sites in the metropolitan area. They want the City
to be informed on what they are doing and may be proposing in
the future. They are considering a site within Plymouth and
will be holding public hearings on November 12 and 13 at the
Ci ty Center•.
TRASH Of!
STAMM
Item G -0 -
JA i
METROPOLITAN 4ASiE
MANAGEMENT BOARD
PRESENTATION
Item 6-E
He stated hazardous waste disposal must be managed within the
state and the identification of areas for processing facilities is
a critical part of the Board's function. He defined hazardous
waste. methods of handling different types of waste. anti Pazlained
that the reesonthe Plymouth site was put on the list c -,ible
sites was that it was volunteered by the Aglite Cor, rich currently
operates a building block plant there. He pointed out some of the
benefits to the City of having a facility such as this including
employment opportunities and the fact that this type of facility
would attract certain other types of business. the proposed facility
would carve the seven county area and possibly beyond.
Councilmember Threinen asked if the City could look to sources other
than the taxpayers of Plymouth for assistgnce in having the facility's
access to 1494 at Hamel Road improved. Mr. Datko answered that the
State might be involved but the Waste Management Buard would not be.
Councilmember Neils asked about the amount of review a volunteered
site such as this gets as opposed to others. Mr. Datko answered
that it is the Board's intention to continue to study the proposed
site and to treat all proposed sites alike.
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Councilmember Neils stated that he would like We Datko to tell
the Baste Ndnagemant Board that he is disappointed that they
ire planning to take this site to a public hearing without a
prior review which the other sites received. He added that should
this site be selected, without state provisions of highway access
fmprovements. he would recommend the Council take the Board to court.
He. questioned whose expense the access to I494 and Hamel Road would become.
Nr. Datko stated that the Bolard may impost user fees on the facility which
would pay for the development of the fmpreved accesso but the money would
not cfAe frau the state.
youricilmember Schneider stated his concern with the possibility of water
fro;n the facility entering the City's watershed. He also stated his
co;rcern with the odor which may be emitted.
NOTION we made by Councilmember Thr•einen, seconded by Council -
member Neils, that the November 21 agenda includes a camprehe{isive
statement of concerns. lncorpof ei:ing comments made this evening,
and to notify Aglite representatives so they can attend that
meeting.
Notion carrieds five ayes.
PETITIONS, REJUESTS AND COMMMCATIONS
MOTION was guide by Councflmember Threinen, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81451, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT/p1ANN AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR "PLYMOUTH HILLS 3RD
MOMM" (MPUD 784) FOR PLYMOUTH HILLS COMPANY (81032)0
notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Councilmember
Schneider voted no.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Threinen, seconded by Council -
member Hoyt. to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 81-15(", SETTING CONDITIONS
TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING FINAL PLAT FOR "PLYMOUTH HILLS 3RD
ADDITION" (81032).
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote. four ayes. Councilmember
Schneider voted no.
ngineer Moore presented his recommendation for location of
proposed Fernbrook Lane from C.R. 9 to C.R. 47. This was an
info nne,,tional item and no action was taken.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-753, APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO, 2. PROJECT 1016 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS by adding $540.00.
Motion carried on a Roll 011 vote. five ayes.
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RRE OWT I ON NO. 81451
XTROVING /
PLAY"PLYMOUTH HILLS 3RD
4DCk. (MPUD 784)(81032;
Item 7-A
RESOLUTION N0. 81452
S CONUITIONSM
PLYMOUTH HILLS 3RD ADDN
81032)
Item 74
FERNBROOK LANE ADJACENT
TO PROPOSED ARNOLD
PALMER ADDITION
Item 7-B
RESOLUT104 N0. 81-753
APPROV C
N0. 2 -PROJECT 107
Item 7-C'
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Page 323
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 81454, APPROVING FUNDS FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THREE TRAIL SEGMENTS LOCATED AT 0.ikirk Lane
to Black Oaks Lane, Oakwood School to Oakdale West Addition, and
West Medicine lake Drive from 26th to 28th Ave.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Manager Willis stated that this is a report from the Engineer
summarizing projects under contract and the schedule for Via
conpletiun of the 1981 improvement projects. There are a number
of projects which are not completed in terms of being able to
process the final payments.
Jim Olson, consulting engineer for Bonestroo, explained the status
of the projects considered to be complete and those that aren't.
and the fact that the dollar amount involved is very small.
RESOLUTION h
A13FI{NG FO,
IMPROVEMENT THk..
TRAIL SEGMENTS
Item 7-D'
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT STATI' ; REPORT
Item 7-E
Councilmember Nails stated his concern that the City incurs expenses
in employee time by having to monitor these projects over an
extended period of time and the lack of incentive to finish the
projects on the part of the contractor.
Mayor Davenport asked that. this schedule be brought back to the
Council at its next meetir g and at every meeting until the projects
are completed.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Schneider. to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-755. APPROVING A GARBAGE
HAULER'S LICENSE FOR KLEIN SANITATION.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote. five ayes.
Councilmember Th reinen asked why there was no designation of
Curtis Lake in the Department of Natural Resources' classifica-
tion of selected public waters. Planner Tremere stated that
the DNR does not intend to classify any lakes not presently
1 i sted%
Engineer Moore stated that once these lakes are classified it
will be mandatory that the City adopt an ordinance to regulate
shoreland development. The City can be more strict than the DNR.
Councilmember Schneider questioned the classifications being
proposed by the DNR and stated he would like more time to considt
them.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council -
member Threinen, to defer this mat,':er until the meeting of
November 2.
Motion carried, five ayes.
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RESOLUTION N0. 81-
KLEIN SANITATION
Item 7-F•
SHORELAND MANAGEMENT
REGULATIONS/PRELIMINARY
CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC
WATERS
Item 8-A
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1nager Willis stated that thegeneral fund operating balance THIRD QUARTER 1981
the end of December will be 1177,000. This was informational FINANCIAL REPORT
I no action was taken. Item 8-B
MJTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 81-7569 AUTHORIZING THE.
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT A RESIDENTIAL SURVEY not to
exceed =2,600.00.
Mayor Davenport and Councilmember Hoyt will meet to discuss
se wording of the questions as proposed by Minnesota Research
sociates and to suggest possible changes in the survey.
Cation carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Manager Willis stated that the law providing for tax increment
financing districts is relatively broad. It can be a valuable
tool for Plymouth. He added the Council should decide whether
they want more than one district.
Discussion followed on whether there should be one or more
development districts. Manager Willis explained the difference
tween a development district and a tax increment financing
i stri ct.
MOTION was mace by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Mayor Davenport,
to delete from the proposed i2 area that portion of the development
iistrict lying approximately 1,000 feet north of CSAH 90
tion carried, five ayes.
Councilmember Neils stated he would
districts and areas including seven
presented by the manamr. He would
development district properties west
highway 556
like to ser three development
of the list of ten projects
also like to excude from the
of Highway 494 and north of
RESOLUTION N0. 81-756
AUTHORIZING EXPEOME
OF !FUNDS TO CONDUCT A
RESIDENTIAL SURVEY
Item 8-C
CONSIDERATION OF NUMBER
OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Item 8-D
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
Hoyt, to revise the boundaries of district 02 as follows: ;494 on
the west; highway 55 on the south; as proposed by the City Manager
the east; and approximately 1/4 mile north of C.R. 9 on the north.
ot i on carried on a 0 Call vote, five ayes.
Mayor Davenport stated that he favors the development of these districts
because of the worsening financial conditions of the state and the fact
that the City -011 have to look for creative means of development.
JTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember
oyt, teat area 03 boundary be revised to delete that portion south of
highway 55 and west of Section 36.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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Discussion followed on which parcels to include in the respective tax
increment financing districts.
Councilmember Neils stated he would like to see only currently
vacant commercial and industrial land in the districts.
The Council agreed not to include any residential land in the
districts.
Kanager Willis stated he will redo the, maps and discuss the
development with the financial consultant to determine whether
the projects will work.
The Council reviewed ten possible projects which iare suggested
in the Manager's October 23 memo. Following discussion it was
agreed that projects 1, 2, and 9 not be considered.
City Council directives will be discussed at the meeting of
November 2.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Hoyt, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-757, REVISED FOURTEEN
VOTING PRECINCT PLAN.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Meeting ad journod at 12:20 a.m.
CITY COUNCIL
DIRECTIVES
Item B-E
RESOLUTION NO. 81-757
REVISED FWFMF
PRECINCT VOTING PLAN
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