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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-24-1984 SpecialM I N U T E F SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 198.4 A special meeting of the. Plymouth City order by Mayor Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Chambers of the City Center at 3400 September 24, 1984. Council In the Plymouth was called to City Council Boulevard on PRESLNT: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Schneider (who arrived at 8:12), Crain, Neils, anrk Moen, Manager Willis, Assistant Manager Boyles, Director of Public Works Moore, Planntng Director Tremere, Finance Director Ricker, Assista:'.t Finance Director Hahn, Park Di:ertor Blank, Public Safety Director Carlquist, City P%torney Lefler and Citv Clerk Houk ABSENT: None CONSENT AGENDA MOTION was made b; Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmember Moen to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MINUTES MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmember Moen to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of September 17 as submitted. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. PUBLIC HEARINGS Manager Willis stated this is with an opportunity to express proposed 1985 City budgets. A c been available for inspection hearing was published in the previous Council meetings and o sent to homeowners associations, hearing to provide the public their views with regard to the ipy of the proposed budgets have t City Centers Notice of the Plymouth Post, announced at ter cable TV, and mailings went The budget which has been previously prepared% submitted and studied by the Council at two study sessions. There are several budgets, primary among them is the General Fund which is estimated at $6,495,599, 66% of which, or 540280,4lb, will be CONSENT AGENDA Item 4 MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER Item 5• PUBLIC NEARING - 1985 CITY BUDGETS Item 6-A 17 s Special Council Meeting September 249 1984 Page 246 raised through property taxes. The other budgets are the Recreation, Forestry, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Central Equipment. The overall levy required for Ph1 programs represents a slight decrsase of an estimated .317 mills or 2% less than was levied in 1984. Mayor Davenport opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Olm Sentman, 13510 County Road 15, stated he was glad to see the dune o d the line on spending. He relieves the percentage of personnel expenditure may be too high. Finance Director Ricker stated that in 1984 the percentage of total budget expended for personnel was 50.49%. The proposal for 1985 is 51.24x. He pointed out tha' these percentages Include workers~ compensation, rERA, and social security. If these were excluded, the percentage woul diap 3x. Mayor Davenport pointed out thit. :he- number Of staff people per 11000 residents is 3.28, lower than most comparable suburbs. Mr. Sentman agreed that the percentage of personnel expenditure was in line, in fact, he stated that any amount below 60% is good. Councilmember Neils stated that Bob Zitur, 48th Circle, has asked her to express his displeasure with the expenditure of money from the Forestry Fund for anything other than the removal of dead or diseased trees. The hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. Manager Willis stated this portion of the annual budgeting Process provides for the planning that the Council is doing to accommodate future development in the City. Public Works Director Moore showed the details of the five year program including streets, sewer, water improvements, buildings and parks. Individual maps, cost details and financing will to prepared and submitted to the Council after any changes made as a result of the public hearing. Mayor Davenport opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. No one chose to speak and the hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m. It is proposed that the City Council will adopt the 1985-1989 Capital Improvements Program at the October 15 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - 1985-89 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Item 6-6 0 IS// Special Council Meeting September 249 1964 Page 247 Manager Willis stated the purpose of the hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to express their views with regard to the use of revenue sharing entitlements. Federal rules require a public hearing prior to the expenditure of federal funds. It has been the City's custom to use these funds on a one time basis items and not use them for operating expenses. The Council is contemplating spending the furls on: 1) Fire station III site acquisition, 2) Park aCgU131" on/Improvement, and 3) Municipal equipment improvement. Mayor Davenport opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. No one chose to speak and the hearing was closed at 800 p.m. Federal Revenue Sharing funrfg received in 1984-1985 will be budgeted in the 1995-1989 Capital Improvement Program to be considered by the Council cm their October 15 meeting. Cowicilmember Schnet-er arrived at 9;12 a.m. PETITIONS, REQUESTS A14D COMMUNTCATIONS Mayor Davenport reported that he had talked to various County Commissioners and the County Administrator concerning the construction timetable for new County Road 9. The City's concern is that ccnstruction be completed no later than 1986. Manager Willis stated that the County Board had capital budget which Included the scheduling o County Road 9 in 1986. Acquisition is also 1986. The City would prefer the acquisition 1985 and that construction not be delayed. He although payment on the acquisitions may take p move for acquisition would take place in 1985. to believe that the project would proceed further delays xpected. a hearing on its this segment of contemplated for to take place in was assured that Lace in 1986, the He was also led In 1986 with no NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Couneilmember Noen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 84-669 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, SITE PLAN, AND VARIANCE FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE DISTRICT (84065). CouneLlmember Sel.neider asked if there was a legal basis to deny the request. City Attorney Lefler answered that traffic along is not a sound basis for denial. Couneilmember Crain stated he feels the primary responsibility of the Council is public safety and the addition of this traffic on County Road 9 is a safety issue. He also is eancerned with the amount of land being taken out of the Park for use as the District's headquarters. PUBLIC HEAP*NG - REVENUE SHAMING PROPOSED USE Item 6-C HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE DIST. 64065) Item 7-A RESOLUTION W64-669 CUP, SITE PLAN VARIANCE, PARK RESERVE DISTRICT Item 7-A sial Ca XW11 Meeting S,ptemtier 24, 1984 Page 246 Notion carried on a Roll Call Crain voted nay. vote, tour ayes. Councilmember Planner Tremere Introduced the revised sign ordinance noting REVISED SIGN that it is substantively the same as the existing ordinance with ORDINANCE the major changes found in ordinance format. He indicated the Item 7-8 Planning Commission had solicited public input on the document, conducted a public hearing and recommend these revisions for Council approval. City Attorney Lefler stated tk o. `6,41 revisions au proposed, at the request of the Planning Commiss,on, would limit the period of time which political signs could be displayed to 30 days before the election. Courts around the country have found similar laws as a denial of spemeh and expression of rights. He does agree that the limit on the removal of signs remain at five days. NO also stated the courts have upheld a City's ordinance to keep all signs oft public property.* he recommended that. Planner Tremere explained how deleting language in each section of the ordinance Nnuld clap.ify the ordinance per Council direction. Discussion continued on various language changes in the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Crain noted several areas that need clarification involving temporary real estate sign setbacks and roof signs. Planner Tremere explained the provisions for temporary commercial signs and for licensing sign contractors. NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by ORDINANCE NO. 8444 Councilmember Noen, to adopt ORDINANCE N0. 84-24 AMENDING am PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 80-9 ADOPTED 3UNE ib, 1980 AS ORDINANCE AMENDED, AND KNOWN AS THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO Item 7-8 THE REGULATION OF SIGNS with the changes agreed upon, including deletion of the regulatlon of political campaign signs prior to elections. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by ORDINANCE N0. 84-25 Councilmember Moen, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 84-25 RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF SIGN CONTRACTORS AND PERMIT FEES FOR SIGNS CONTRACTORS a PERMIT REQUIRING PERNITS1 AMENDING SECTION 1010.01, SUBDIVISION 7, AND FEES FOR SIGNS SECTION 1015.21. Item 7-8 Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. i //S// Special Council Meeting September 240 1984 Page 249 MOTION was made by Councilmember Councilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION RELEASE 6F SITE PERFORMANCE (.UARANTEES AUCTION (82061). Crain, seconded by N0. 84470 AUTHORIZING FOR MINNEAPOLIS AUTO Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Cauncilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-671 AUTHORIZING K-6LEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR JUDE CANDY AND TOBACCO COMPANY (82043). Motion carried an a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Councilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION RELEASE OF SITE PE*'ORMANCE GUARANTEE 83004). Crain, seconded by N0. 84-672 AUTHORIZING FOR PRO DESIGN, INC. Notion carried on a Roll Cell vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Courcilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 84-673 AUTHO[W.LNG RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUitRANTEE FOR STONE MASONRY, INC. 83011). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Public Works Director Moore stated that at the September 17 public hearing on proposed as:jPssment rolls, objections were filed on three projects. The Council deferred action until the meeting of September 24 for additional information regarding the objections. Glenn Upton, City Weed Inspector, submitted a report of the sequence of Events leading tip to his order to have Mr. Fischer s weeds cut by the City's contractor. arl Fischer, 3000 Highway 101, stated he had an agreement with IM ow11 cuter, but the cutter couldn't get to his property before the City had it done. His cutter said he could have done the work for much less. He added the sprayer he contacted would not givt a guarantee that the thistle wouldn't come back if he followed chis procedure. He added he tries to cut his thistle only twice a year. t' Discussion followed on State requirements, tinvialiness of Mr. Fischer's response to the notice to cut his thistle, and Mr. Fischer's ability to comply within the ten day timeframe. r4 RESOLUTION NQ.84-670 aa...S."WU va... r"Ln. . GUARANTEE, MPLSe, AUTO AUCTION (82061) Item 7-C-1* RESOLUTION N0.84-671 GUARANTEE, JUDE CA11DY ( 82043 ) Item 7-C-2* RESOLUTION N0.84-672 RELEASE SITE PERrb GUARANTEE, PRO DESIGN (83004) Item 7-C-3* RREESOLUTION EASE N0.84-673 SITE FM7 GUARANTEE, STONE MASONRY (83011) Item 7-C-4* ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLLS Item 7-0 Special Council Meeting September 24, 1984f' Page 250 NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by 1 Councilmember Neils, to adopt REOLGTION N0. 84-674 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT, 1984 WEED ERADICATION AND DESTRUCTION in the amouit of $40028.47. NOTION was made by Mayor Davenport, seconded by Councilmembe Crain, to amend the resolution to approve the assessment roil b1 reducing the assessment on the Fischer parcel to $300.00. parcel. Notion carried, three ayes. voted nay. Councilmembers Schneider and Neils Motion as amended in a total amount of $3,906.59 carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember Moeli, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84-675 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, PROJECT 231, 6TH AVENUE/HUhPHREY ESTATES in the amount of $155.096,69, Motion carried on a Roll Cail vote, five ayes. is NOTION was made Councilmemb%.r Moen, ASSESSMENTS, PROJECT amount of 1q,194.06. by Coun.;ilmember Neils, seconded by to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 84476 ADOPTING 231, 6TH AVENUE/HUMPHREY ESTATES in the Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmomber Moen, to ASSESSMENTS, PR03ECT 231, amount of $261,870.81. Councilmember Neils, seconded by adoptRESOLUTION N0.84-677 ADOPTING 6TH AVENUE/HUhPHREY ESTATES in the Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was- made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Counvilmember Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION N0t, 84-678 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, PROJECT 123 POND 8C -P11 as amended in the amount of 116,834.42. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmember Moen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO,, 84-619 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 8/31/84 in the amount of 2,242,475.16. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. RE.",OLUTION N0.84474 NG AW59nr 1984• WEED ERADICATION Item 7-D-1 RESOLUTION NO%b4-675 STH AVE./HUIPHREV ESTATES PROJECT 231 Item 7-D-2 RESOLUTION N034-676 f 6TH AVE . /HUlPHREY ESTATES PROJECT 231 Item 7-D-2 REQ St .8 SSMENTS 6TH AVL % /HUIPHREY ESTATES PROJECT 231 Item 74 4 RE SOLPTING AN0. 84-676 POND 8r -P1 i PROJECT 123 Item 7-D-3 RESOLUTION N0.84-679 MENTS FOR PERIM ENDING 8/31/84 Item 7-E* y) Special Council Meeting September 24, 1984 Pap 251 WORTS OF OFFICP,g BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ganager Willis stated that this is the action requ!red in order 1985 CITY BUDGET to adopt the budget for 1985. There are a total of six basic Item 8-A budgets plus the MRA for consideration by the Cc•uncil. The 1\Q, second resolution provides for the levying of the taxes necessary to fund the budgets. 0 Discussion followed on the matter of sprinkling systems for the two fire stations and alternates to sprinkling. A report will be ready in the near future on the alternatives. The money will be budgeted but no expenditure will be made without further study by the Council. MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded b%J RESOLUTION N0.84-680 Councilmeaber Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 84-680 ADOPTING ADOPTIRG 1985 1985 OPEPATING BUDGETS AS FOLLOWS: General Fund Budget OPERATING BUDGET 6,495,5992 Recreation Fund Budget $311,540; Forestry Fund Item 8-A Bridget $177,948; Water Fund Budget $1,284,009; Sewer Fund Budget 2,282,967; Equipment Center Fund Budget $928,797; and Plymouth Housing Authority Budget $408,268. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by RESOLUTION NO%84481 Councilmember Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 84481 LEVYING LEVYING TAXES TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,348,023. Item 8 -*A Aotioa carried on a Roll Call voce, five ayes. The Council reviewed progress on the revised 1985 Mayor/Council 1985 MAYOR/CCIUNCIL agenda. AGENDA Item 8-B Tt4e Council reviewed the public improvement project status PUBLIC IMP. PROJECT report. STATUS REPORT Item 8-C Public Works Director Moore presented the results of the Water WATER SYSTEM System Analysis, Project No. 431, submitted by the City's two ANALYSIS consulting engineering firms and suggested a Council work PROJECT 431 session be established to discuss them. Monday, October 81 at Item 8-D 6:00 p.me was set. The meeting was adjourned at 9145 p.m. e