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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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RESOLUTION NQ.84-670
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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
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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*
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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.
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