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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 26, 1984
A special meeting- of the Plymouth" City Council was called to
order by Acting Mayor Schneider at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the ,City Center, at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on March
269 1984. `,
PRESENT: Acting Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Crain, Neils,
and Moen, City Manager Willis, Assistant Manager
Boyles, Engineer Moore, Planner Tremere, Park Director:—
Blank, Finance Director Ricker, and City Clerk Houk.
ABSENT: Mayor Davenport +,
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CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Imember Neils, seconded by -..j CONSENT AGFNDA
CouncLimember Moen to adopt t1e coe sect agenda as presented. Item 4
Motion carrLed on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MINUTES
NOTION was made by Councllmembcr Neils, seconded by
Councilmember Moen to approve the minutes of the special meeting
of March 12, as submitted.
NOtialt Cdtried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
PROCLAMATION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Moen, seconded by Councilmember
Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-159 DECLARING REGISTRATION
AWARENESS MONTH, MINNESOTA SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
SALE OF BONUS
Manager Willis repurted that there are two bond issues being
ro..sideredi the first for $1+,900, 00 of General Obligation
Improvement Bonds and the second for $7,000,000 Tax Increment
bonds. Three bids were cocelved on the GO bonds and four bids
were received on the TIF bonds.
Phil Chenowith, Ehlers and Associates, reported that the
had an A rating from Standard and Poor and an A-1 rating
Moody 's. They wture attempting to get -gin AAA rating but
unable to do so. He explained the various ratings and
is affect on interest rates. He reviewed the bldg.
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RESOLUTION H0.84-159
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SALE OF BONDS
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14OT10N was made b Councilmember Neils seconded b RESOLUTION N0.84-1600Y + Y
Councilmember train, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84.160 AWARDING THE SALE OF S419OOtOOO
SALE OF $409000000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1984; GENERAL OBLtGnTION
TO PIPER, OAFFRAY & HGPWOOD, INC. FIXING TriLIR FORM AND BONDS
SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND Item 7-A
PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Moen, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0.84-161
Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 84-161 AWARDING THE SALE OF SALE UF S7tOOO1600
790009000 TAX INCREMENT BONUS TO DILLON, READ 8 COMPANY, 1NC. TIF BONDS
Item 7-B
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
PUPLIC HEARINGS
Acting Mayor Schneider stated that this public Informational PUBLIC INFORMATIONA.
meeting was to let the public know what is going to be happening MEETING - I-494/
with the I-4^4/C.R. 15 Interchange and C.R. 61 improvements. C.R. 15 INTERCHANGE
This meeting Is not required but is being conducted by the City C.R. 61 IMPROVEMENTS
to inform residents who are affected and receive their input. Item 8-A
Engineer Moore explained the first project Is the C.R. 61
Improvements from 6th Ave. to highway 12 In Minnetonka and the
second project Is the new Interchange with C.R. 15 at I-494.
Both of these projects were shown in the ;adopted thoroughfare
plan In 1971. In 1980, when Carlson Companies prposed a
development, in this area, traffic studies were undertaken which
showed that development couldn't take place without the
Improvements as planned. The City has held two previous
informational meetings on these projects.
Bob Roscoe, Strgar-Roscoe, Inc., consulting engineers for the
aro ects, explained that C.R. 61 will be reconstructed from
Highway 12 through Minnetonka, westerly into Plymouth, northerly
up to old C.R. 150 and north again to 6th Ave. This will be a
52' wide street with curb and gutter. Drainage improvements
will be included as part of the project. Minor additional work
ill also be done. The main factor of the project will be an
extensive landscaping plan. The City will work with the
property owners in hopes of being responsive to their needs.
The project is estimated to cost. $935,000. The plans are in the
approval process. The time schedule is proposed to let a
contract this summer.
The second project, C.R. 15 Interchange, involves replacement of
the existing bridge over I-494. There will be some realignment
of the existing C.R. 15. This will be a four lane ruadway with
a median diviier and will Include traffic signals. There will
be substantia! landscaping In the medians. The estimated cost •
Is $3,600,000, HnDOT is In the process of giving final
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approval. It is planned to begin this summer and take
approilmately two years to con4Nlete. The bridge on C.R. 15 will
be closed off this year with a detour.
Marion Bohnsack, 330 Zinnia Lane, stated she represented three
dies on her street who abut C.R. 61. They feel there has
been a lack of communication from the City over the years
regarding the status of this project. They are concerned with
the fact that this will be a two phase project.
Manager Willis stated that Plymouth and Minnetonka are working
tngether and the project will take place In one phase.
Mrse bohnsack presented a letter signed by the three property
owners, stating their requests for (1) six foot chain link fence
along western edge of C.R. 61, (2) sodded berm, and (3)
sufficient number of trees to provide sight and noise barrier.
She asked if the road could be built at a steeper slope. Mr.
Roscoe stated he would show her what could be done.
James Bremer, 302 Zinnia Lane, stated his concern is that the
slough behind his home wilt take on more water. Mr. Roscoe
stated that, with the berm as proposed, tnere is no way
additional water could get onto Mr. Bremer's property.
Mr. Bremer stated that he would like the berm to be 10' high9
Instead of the proposed 41. Mr. Roscoe answered that a 10' berm
will take 60 to ?0' of land. The volume of material would 'be
enormous and costly. A noise analysis was performed as part of
the Environmehvtal Assessment and the levels are well within
standards. He stated that if there Is excess material, it could
be placed there and he will make every effort to do so.
Mr.,Bremer read portions of a resolution adopted in 1981 stating
that the project would not be phased. Engineer Moore responded
that the resolution referred to toning and concept plans and not
the contract work. In order Lo build the interchange and keep
C.R. 15 open, the bridge must be closed and a detour arranged.
Jim Sentman, 13510 C.R. 15, stated that the neighborhood is
Urs dppolnted that their homeowners association hadn't been
notified. They are also unhappy about the berming proposed as
the road Is at grade level. They would like a 3' berm on the
east side of C.R. 61 as well as a fence.
Another concern is that they have had problems with water
drainage and would like some assurance that this will be
corrected. He added that he had been assured that this would
built on a contiguous basis and be completed quickly. Acting
Schneider stated that the City cannot close down a countyMayor
road which makes the detour necessary.
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Mr. Sentman stated there are several other ways this project
could have been worked without detouring traffic. He asked what
the City planned to do with the piece of property it would be
taking over to the east of C.R. 61. Manager Willis answered
that the City has no plans for the property. Mr. Roscoe added
that there will not be sewer and water extended to that
property.
Dave Nygren, 420 Berkshire Lane, asked if traffic signals would
B; Installed. Engineer Moore answered that if it is warranted,
they will be added. Mr. Nygren asked about the street layout.
Engineer Moore answered that the concept plan has been approved
as presented. In order to change it, Carlson Companies would"
have to submit a revisen plan and another public hearing would,
be held.
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T. 1 Slack, 525 Wedgewood Lane, stated his concern that there,
Be enougherming and trees to keep traffic from cutting over
his property.
John Panninnq, i0 Wedgewood Lane, stated he is also concerned
wTt i t a ming proposed. He doesn't believe the trees as
planned are enough. He is also concerned about noise levels.
He asked if trucks couldn't be rerouted. Engineer Moore
answered that this is a county road and the City doesn't have
the authority to prohibit trucks.
Phil Collins, 305 Vinewood Lane, asked where C.R. 15 will end.
Engineer Moore answered that C.R. 15 will come from the east and
intersect with C.R. 61 where it will end. From there west it
will be a City street.
James Bredeson, 310 Zinnia Lane, asked if a catch basin would be
installed. r. Roscoe answered that this is part of the
proposed project.
Jim Burns, 295 Wedgewood Lane, asked if existing C.R. 15 will be
Taken Engineer Moore answered that C.R. 15 as it goes into
04 will be taken out. Where it enters C.R. 61 will become a
City street.
Tom Redman, 13420 C.R. 15, stated he would like a berm and
fencing a so.
Mr. Collins stated that although the original guide plan'
was drawn In 1971, he feels there were property owners who
weren't given enough time to make plans to move. "
Richard Cotr, 415 Wedgewood Lane,
berm and s the full length of
He asked about the speed limits.
the Commissioner of Transportation
estimates it wall be 35 or 45 mph.
stated that he would like a
the road as well as a fence.
Engineer Moore answered that
will set the speed limit, he
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Mr. Sentman asked about the construction ofh et. Moftheetre r.
Roscoe answered that it will be asphalt.
Ruth Hackberth, 13413 1st Ave., asked which house will be taken
as er address was the one given by the City and she has not
been informed that her house was In the right-of-way. Engineer
Moore pointed out the house that will be bought and moved. It
is not her house and the matter of the address will be looked
Into.
Mrs. Bohnsack stated that some type of controlled intersection
should be installed for pedestrian crossing. She also asked
about adding a park on the west side of C.R. 61. Park Director
blank stated that it had been studied and not recommended but
she could petition for a change after the road was Installed.
Acting Mayor Schneider stated his concern with the berms —
requested. He stated that if there is excess material, it
should be used.for berming.
Engineer Moore cowmented that nothing can be done in the DNR
wetland area. Adjoining property owners will be contacted to
determine If they want the berm and would be willtng to maintain
Lt. He doesn't believe the cost of a fence would increase the
costs too much, but the involved property owners should be
contacted. He addead that a 6' fence would detract from the
overall project.
Acting Mayor Schneider suggested that the possibility of
planting more trees be looked at, at least In the areas where
there may be a concern about noise levels.
Discussion continued on thit routing of the detour and the
phasing of the projects.
Manager Willis stated that the purpose of this public hearing PUBLIC HEARING
was to hear testimony regarding the northeast trunk sanitary NORTHEAST TRUNK
sewer. This portion of the trunk system is the last segment to SEWER, PROJECT 903
be constructed within the ",,-ortheast" area. Item 8-B
Acting Mayor Schneider stAted that notices of the public
hearings were published and affected residents were notified.
Acting Mayor Schneider opened the public hearing at 903 p.m.
Sakti Segall 17915 Comstock Road, stated that If this project is
approved, hopes bids could be let the first of June so his
project, which is contingent on the sanitary sewer being
Installed, can begin.
Alex Ritter, 312 Prospect .eve., asked about the proposed
sc e u e and the assessment on the property which may be
rezoned.
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Meeting
The public hearing was closed at 9:57 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by
Councilmember Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION N0,, 64-162 ORDERING
IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
NORTHEAST TRUNK SANITARY SEWER - PROJECT N0. 903.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
Engineer Moore reported that
proposed public improvements,
Lane to Zachary Lane. The
648,0000
this public hearing is to discuss
Project 225, 45th Ave. from Nathan
estimated cost of the project is
Acting Mayor Schneider opened the public hearing at 10:00 p.m.
Bill Allen, representing U.S. Home Corp., asked how the charges
were determined for his property. Acting Mayor Schneider
answered that regardless of the guiding o' the property to the..
north, his estimated costs will not increase. Mr. Allem urged
that the project be undertaken quickly.
Jim Nervig, U.S. Home Corp., asked about the cost of the
assessment if condominiums were proposed. Acting Mayor
Schneider answered that the assessment would be for 9 ton street
In that case instead of a 7 ton.
Mr. Ritter asked to look at the alignment of 45th Ave. Manager
Willis stated that there is merit in the reguiding proposal and
It may be that the road sho.•id be changed. The City's only
concern is that the City would like to proceed with the project
quickly. Mr. Ritter stated he wants to submit a concept plan
within 10 days.
Ulwcusslcn followed on possible realignment of 45th Ave. and its
affect on abutting properties,
the public hearing was closed at 10:15 p.m.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by
Councilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-163 ORDERING
IMPR0VEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, 45TH
AVENUE - NATHAN LANE TO ZACHARY LANE, PROJECT N0. 225.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by
Councilmember Moen, to amend the resolution to add condition 84
as follows: "Staff review alignment of street with contract
purchaser of school property and other affected property owners
for possible alternate alignments."
Notion carried, four ayes.
RESOLUTION N0.84-162
ORBERING
SPECS, NORTHEAST
TRUNK SANITARY SEWER
PR03ECT 903
Item 8-8
PUBLIC HEARING -
45TH AVE., NATHAN TO
ZACHARY, PR03ECT 225
Item 8-C
RESOLUTION NC.84-163
SPECS, 45TH AVE.
PROJECT 225
Item 8-C
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Xe 013ong consultingen in r ngee , reminded the Council that If new
designs were required, the letting of the bids and contracts
will be delayed.
Motion as amended carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was rade by Councilmember Neils, seconded by
Councilmember Moen, that staff be directed to report back to the
Council on April 16 with respect to designs regarding any
proposed change in alignment in 45th Ave.
Motion care ted, four ayes.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Manager Willis reported that the Community Development Block
Grant program for funt!ing Year X has been recommended by the
HRA following a public hearing. A new program was added,
Support of Community Day Care Programs in the amount of $7,000.
The total expected grant amount is approximately 16% Sass than -
last year, or 5142,759.10.
MOTION was made by Counclimember Neils, seconded by
Councilmember Noen, to adopt RESOLUT10N NO. 84-164 AUTHORIZIK
SUBMISSION OF CITY OF PLYMOUTH GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING
AREA 2 CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR INCLUSION IN THE URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN
ACCORD WITH THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACI OF 19744
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, fo.ir ayes.
Engineer Moore stated that the public hearin; on the Dunk.:rk
Lane improvements, project 408, should be set. for April 16 but
that prior to that an informational meeting be held with the
property owners.
Mr. Pulanski, Short-Elliott-Hendr!ckson, consulting eiv!neers
for the project, reviewed the goals of the project regar•_.,,g the
street, drainage, utilities, AnO landscaping. He revie*ed the
estimated cost which totaled 0,815,200 and the pruN:%geci peo:ject
schedule. He explained that if there is a problem vInr•!ining
some easements, it could delay the drainage inwtallation portion
of the project until 1985 but all the streets would be completed
by November 15, 1984.
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COEG PROGRAM
YEAR X
Item 9-A
RESOLUTION N0.84 -i64
7W, APPLICATTW
CUBG PROCIAM FOR
YEAR X
Item 9-A
f,UHX.: RK LANE PROOErT
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NOTION was made b Councilmember Neils seconded b RESOLUTION N0.84--igffiYrY
Cowicilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-165 RECEIVING CALLING HEW131aw-----
REPORT ANU CALLING FOR HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT 4089 DUNKIRK LANE IMF.
DUNKIRK LANE FROM COUNTY ROAD 24 TO COUNTY ROAD 6 for April 16 PROJECT 408
at 7:30 p.m. with an added condition 64 as follows: "That the Item 9-8
con:.l:lting engineer be authorized to proceed with surveying as
necessary to expedite preparation of easement documents as
directed by the city engineer."
Notl.,n carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconled by RESOLUTION N0.84-166
Couacilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 84-166 APPROVING THE OPROVING DESIGN
DESIO.N CONCEPT FOR THE ZACHARY PLAYFIELD PLAY AREA. ZACHARY PLAYFIELD
Item 9-C*
Mo'.ion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by. RESOLUTION VO.81r•!67
Councilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.84-167 APPROVING TffgkCI fm it —"
EXPENDITURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CANOE RACKS AT EAST BEACH. CANOE RACKS i
CENTER
EAST BEACH
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Item 9-D*
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by RESOLUTION N0.84-16.
Councilmember Moen, to adop+ RESOLUTION N0. 84-168 APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 2/29/84 In the amount of PERIOD ENDING is
4,7779321.70. 2/29/84
Item 9-E•
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four .lyes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Park Ulrector Blank submitted the questions the five potential INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
architects are being asked to answer in writing prior to their COMMUNITY CENTER
April 10 interview with the Counnil. PROD.
Item 10-A
Councilmember Neils asked that the architects be told that the
Council will follow their schedule of 15 minutes for the
architect's presentation and 15 minutes l'or questions.
The 1984 Mayor/Council agenda review was deferred until the MAYOR/COUNCIL AGENDA
meeting of April 23. Item 10-8
Engineer Wore submitted a public improvement project status PROJECT STATUS
report for Council review. Item 10-C
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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