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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-28-1982 SpecialM I N U T E S SPECIAL CMINCIL MEETING June 28, 1982 The special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by kayor Davenport at 7:30 p.m. in the Ccumeil Chambers of the City tenter at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on June 28, 1982. Mayor DaverVott made a statement regarding his recent speeding violation and' his subsequent plea and flno. he apologized for any inconvenience caused to City Councilmembers ark1 staff as a result and .stated he will continue to strive to conduct himself In a positivra manner and one which w1il reflect well on the Ci*.y, PRESENT: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Moen, Neils, Schneider and Threlaon, laity Manager Willis, Assistant City Manager Boyles, Planner Tremere, Engineer Moore, Park Director Blank, Cic,y Attorney Lefler, and City Clerk Houk ABSENT: None CONSENT AGENDA MGTION was made Councilmember Moen, by Councilmember Neils, seconded by to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTICM was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember Moen, to .Moot the minutes of the June 21, 1982 regular Council meeting as presented. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS MOTION was merle by Councilmember Ne 11 s, seconded by Councilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 82-319 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN FEOERAI. 1980 CENSUS NEIGHBORHOOD STATISTICS PROGRAM (NSP). Notion Carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 82-320 APPROVING PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, OR TRANSIENT MERCHANTS LICENSE for Darlene Wedin to sell pop and candy. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. CONSENT A(FNDA Item 4 MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 1982 Item 5--- RESOLUTIN4 N0.82-319 VARTT PATI04 IN CENSUS NEIGHBORHO03 STATISTICS PROGRAM Item f -A• RESOLUTION NR.h2-320 PEDDLERS L ICE N SE DARLENE KrsIN Item 6-8-1* S// Special Council Meeting 3une 2b, 19OZ Page 173 NOTION was made by Counclimember Neils, secnndec, by RESOLUTION M0982-321 Councilmember "oen, to adopt RESOLUTION N04, 82-321 APPROVING P ll SQL CEAgr— PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, OR TRANSIENT MERCHANTS LICENSE for Larry LARRY MiCGINS Higgins to sell frozen shrimp. Item 6-6-14 Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. 31m Alt, Presicent of the Plymouth Clvir League, was present to PRESENTATION - 9ve the Cowi-llmembers "Music in Plymouth" t -shirts in MUSIC IN PLYMUTH appreciation fur all their support and cooperation over the past ten years of the event. Cot eilmember Neils, as Past President of the Plymouth Civic Lengue, stated that thslr budget for 1982 is $15,000. She dill.tributed "Music in Plymouth" buttons to Councilmembers and asked their help in selling them to pay this year's expenses. REPORTS OF OFFYCERS, BOARDS AND COMMIISSIONS City Engineer Moore reported on the status of the public PURL tC IMPROVEMENT Improvement projects in the City. PR03ECT STATUS REPORT Dis=4.sion was held -in project 506 - Highway 101 Improvement, Item 7-A whether or not Federal Participation funds would be received to pay for the sidewalk, and when the project wi! l be approved by NnDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. Fngineer Moore noted that the City Meas been lnfonsed that federal !unds will not be allowed for approximately 700 "eet of sidewalk. Counci lmembers Schneider and Nei t s asked the staff to recommend how this "lost" funding can be made up sirn%,e the City has closed the project. Engineer Moore stated that most projects a -e moving along, r:ell. Councilmember N-%Ils asked about the status of the north central Interceptor. Engineer Moore answered that the sanitary sewer is done. The watermain will be started tomorrow, dune 29. Councilmembe rs questioned the status of project 904. aim Olson, representing Bonestroo, the consulting engineers, answered that It was all done except for a little dirt rtimoval. No action was needed from the Cc.ur t -A t . Manager Willis stated that the 1",83-1987 Capital Improvements PRELIMINARY 1983- Proi am will be forwarded to the P.ianning Commission smartly for 1987 C".PITAL their review. IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Item 7-H Engineer Moore briefly discussed the various parts of the Jaittal draft of the CLP, the proposed changes and the reasons for the recommended changes. The preliminary Cl[ includes: street, water, sanitary sewer, parks, storm sewer, buildings, and ten projects petitioned by interested property owners in the City. S// Spepial Council Meeting June 28, 1982 Page 174 Manager Mullis stated that this Is a staff draft of the proposed CIP and will be reviewed by PRAC and the Planniveig "m=ission and no action is required of the Council at thi% time. Following Planhing Cosaission hearings in July the Council will formally review the CIP and conduct hearings on it during September. Manager Willis stated that as a result of previous Council direction, Assistant Manager Boyles met with representatives of th.,% Metropolitan Transit Commission, the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine what each group could contribute to accomplish a transit study for the City which would identify needs and the most appropriate means of satisfying those needs. A number of possible questions the study should answer were submitted for Council review. The Counell aareed t1se most important question the steldy slv)uld answer is Lo what 4egre:e existing bus service in Plymouth is meeting rider and non -rider needs for Inter- and lntta-City service. The Council also prioritized an additional four questions which the study should addres!i. Manager Willis stated there are properties acquirad by the City through land dedication, which are tot needed and recommended for disposal. There are two other properties secured through tax forfeiture which he recommended be reconveyed to the state for public sale. NOTION was made ty Counrilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember Threlnen, to adapt RESOLUTION NO. 82-322 DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS OBTAINED T14ROUGH TAX FORFEITURE AS EXCESS TO CITY NEEDS AND APPROVING T4E RECONVEYANCE OF EACH TO THE STATE FOR PUBLIC SALE. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Counc;l.lmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember Threinen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0,, 82-323 DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS OBTAINED BY LAND DEDICATION OR PURCHASE AS EXCESS TO CITY NEEDS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A REPORT CONTAININf; RECOMMENDAT,iONS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF EACH. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Manager Willis noted that the Code of Ethics policy will be brought to the Council meeting of July 12 for discussion. Mayor Davenport stated that the "Sense of Community" task force will to looking for eNplicants and asked the Counc.ilmembers to recommbnd possible members. Ted Loken has stated that he will not he able to finish his duties as chairman of the task forcti due to health reasons and will have to be replaced also. The Council directives and mayor/council agenda were reviewed. POLICY DISCUSSION REGARDING MASS TRANSIT IN PI.YMOUTH Item 7-C EXCESS PARCELS Item 7-0 RESOLUTION NU.B^ -3,?2 TCX F 0 ° IE T W" CERTAIN PARCELS 0 RECONVEYANCE TO STATE Item 7-0 RESOLUTION N0.82-323 E CESS PARCELS' OBTAINED BY LAND DEDICATION Item 7-D CITY COUNC.f i.. DIRECTIVES 8 1982 MAYOR/COUNCIL ACENDA Ttem 7-E n S/l Special Council Meeting June 28, 1982 Page 175 Manager Willis stated that in going through the first several CITY WAGER'S sections of his response to the Mayor's memo of January 22, RESPORK TO MAYOR'S1982, the purpose was to respond to the Mayor's questions. DEMO CSF JANUARY 22 Section 4, "City staff and resident relations", is broader. 1982 (Item 4) What is and what should be the relationship between the City Item -7'F staff and the residents should be addresser'. Whether or not the City Council's expectations are achieved by the staff should be discussed and corrective steps taken. Manager Willis stated that there are firms which conduct seminars on dealing with the public and at present two consultants are being considered for staff programs. He expects to have a recommendation to the Council, with a budget request, before the end of the year for thio program. With regard to specific complaints from residents, Manager Willis stated they will occur. He asked the Councilmernbers to Is -at him know as soon as possible when they get these calls so he can !sake necessary corrective treasures. The Mayor suggested having cards available for people to evaluate the quality of service received from City staff. He stated his concern with the ability of staff to evaluate resident perceptions. Manager Willis stated he wants the Council to participate in establishing objectives for staff training in this area. The Mayor asked Councilmend)ers to bring any questions from residents, etc;e, which come tip between meetings to the Council meetings for discussion with the City Manager., Councilmember Threinen stated he sees nothing to be gained from bringing personality compla! nts to the Cuwuli a nP doesn't intend to do so. He thinks it's more appropriate to discuss transactiktnal ltens only. Councilmember 5chne! p1pr t r .ught up a complaint he had rece! ved this week regarding a str roi sewer .ivtstalled several. years a;,J. The consulAng engineer a, a stuff looked at the problem and the contractor fixed It, The resident ual lod b ick to thanh- Councilmember Schnelde. fir actin on hIF call. Councllmember Schneider also stated that he took .i survey of the neighbors at Timber Shores and they stated the s'elter there is never used. However there are klJs there every day fishing. The pier which• was originally rdanned has still not been Installed and the neighbors are asldng when it will be. He also asked about the panned landscaping betwetn the proposed pier and the neighbor immediately to the north and abutting the lake4 Manager Willis stated he will ask the Park 8 Recreation Director to look at the original plan. 1 r t is// Special Council Meeting 3une 28, 1982 Page 176 L Mayor Davenport stated should be done soon. during the discussed. next week the City Manager's performance review He asked the Counciimembers to call him to discuss it. The review method was Manager Willis explained the current special assessment collection procedure and the ordinance which is being proposed for enforcement which would require payment of special assessments with the issuance of building permits. Councilmember Threinen stated that members of the Development Council discussed the matter with the Planning Commission and had no concerns about the existing requirements. There were concerns about the proposed ordinance. Manager Willis stated he will attend the next Development Council meeting to discuss the matter further. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW Item 7-G CCR REPORTS Item 7-H