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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10-26-1981 Specialge Y NIN'UTES 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. MINUTES 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. 318- MINUTES MNCIL OCTOBER Itam S* REGULAF. MEETING 19, 1981 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 ik Special Council Meeti gig October 26. 1981 Page 319 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. 319- j I'ec I %0ouncl I • _ .J ._ _- October 260 1981 Page 320 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 320- October 26. 1981 Page 321 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. 321- Special Council "Ranting October 26. 1981 Page 322 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. 322- 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' Special Council Meeting October 26, 1981 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. 323- RESOLUTION N0. 81- KLEIN SANITATION Item 7-F• SHORELAND MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS/PRELIMINARY CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC WATERS Item 8-A Special Council Meeting October 26, 1981 Page 324 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. 324- Special Council Neeting October 26, 1981 Page 325 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 325- L