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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
AFRIL 22, 1985
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to
order by Mayon Davenport at 41.40 pore in the City Council
Chars of tM. City Center at 5400 Pl,mouth Boulevard on April
22, MS
PAESENT: Mayor Davenport, Couneilmembers Schneider, Crain,
Neils and wasiliou, Manager Willis, Assistant Manager
Boyles, Director of Public Works (bore, Engineer
Goldberg, Park Director Blank, Attorney Lefler, and
Citi;, Clerk Houk
ABSENT: North
COkSENT AGENDA
NOTION eras ft:ide by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmew
ber Vasiliou to adopt the consent agenda with the deletion aNf
itan 5 and hftHo
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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MOTION was evade by Counellmember Schneider, seconded by Council -
member Crain to adopt the minutes of the April 15 regular
Council meeting wl t h the addition to page 111 of the name Mr.
Terry" Schoe l de r .
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
PRESENTAT IUNS
Mayor Dave;sport presented plaques to 3a0e3 Aire, Dick Crowder,
Gene Preis k, anti Dick Dunn, members of the Community Development
Task Forec, in rMgnitton of their contributions to the Clay.
Based on the re ximnendat.lon of the task force, a study was con-
ducted by Tischler and Associates and, as a result, a eokputer
picogram, %-is developed to forecast the costs of running the City
In the yeiiir 2000 glvion various deeel6jwnt ane.^los.
Mark Peteraori and Steve CuA-, Envirmule0ol bepoko p preaeateO the
Mayor anti, C00011 with a p1,14ue and 449, designating, Plymuth hsr
a Tree Vity u.S.!A. Oly*outh ryo otte of ?T eitie.v- to hoorsred fes
1984.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 4
MINUTES - REGULAR
MEETING OF APRIL
15, 1985
Item 5
PRESENTATION - TO
CtlI M LAITY DEV.
TASK FORCE HEM MS
Item 6-A
PRE.$ENTATION - TREE
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
AFRIL 22, 1985
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to
order by Mayon Davenport at 41.40 pore in the City Council
Chars of tM. City Center at 5400 Pl,mouth Boulevard on April
22, MS
PAESENT: Mayor Davenport, Couneilmembers Schneider, Crain,
Neils and wasiliou, Manager Willis, Assistant Manager
Boyles, Director of Public Works (bore, Engineer
Goldberg, Park Director Blank, Attorney Lefler, and
Citi;, Clerk Houk
ABSENT: North
COkSENT AGENDA
NOTION eras ft:ide by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmew
ber Vasiliou to adopt the consent agenda with the deletion aNf
itan 5 and hftHo
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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MOTION was evade by Counellmember Schneider, seconded by Council -
member Crain to adopt the minutes of the April 15 regular
Council meeting wl t h the addition to page 111 of the name Mr.
Terry" Schoe l de r .
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
PRESENTAT IUNS
Mayor Dave;sport presented plaques to 3a0e3 Aire, Dick Crowder,
Gene Preis k, anti Dick Dunn, members of the Community Development
Task Forec, in rMgnitton of their contributions to the Clay.
Based on the re ximnendat.lon of the task force, a study was con-
ducted by Tischler and Associates and, as a result, a eokputer
picogram, %-is developed to forecast the costs of running the City
In the yeiiir 2000 glvion various deeel6jwnt ane.^los.
Mark Peteraori and Steve CuA-, Envirmule0ol bepoko p preaeateO the
Mayor anti, C00011 with a p1,14ue and 449, designating, Plymuth hsr
a Tree Vity u.S.!A. Oly*outh ryo otte of ?T eitie.v- to hoorsred fes
1984.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 4
MINUTES - REGULAR
MEETING OF APRIL
15, 1985
Item 5
PRESENTATION - TO
CtlI M LAITY DEV.
TASK FORCE HEM MS
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3o Nunn, Metropolitan Counell represorn+tative, reported on the
status of the Rapid Transit Ooard tax feathering Issue, solid
waste landfill siting, combined sewer o"rfloea metropolitan
gavernacce* and the Net Council's efforts to work closely with
local governments.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS
Mayor Davenport stated this is the public hearing on the final
assessment for Project 426, Carlson Center 3rd Addition and adm
jacant area, notice of the hearing was in the Plymouth Post,
sent to affected residents, and announce4 at pravious meetings.
Public Works Director !bore stated that construction has not yet
begun on this project. Bids have been received, but the Council
is proposing to adopt the Sinal assessment roll before letting
the bid. The project includes street, curb and gutter, storm
sewer, eaters :. ,1, and sanitary serer. Some assessments are per
unit and others are on a front footage basis.
Mayor Davenport opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.
Marion BohnUck, 330 Zinnia Lane, stated that the neighborhood
consensus Zs that there is no use trying tL :hange the Council's
decision to construct the project. Over their protests Zinnia
Is going to be opened up for which they are being assessed.
They feel that the petitioner, Carlson Companies, should pay for
the improvements.
Charles Hillstrom, 405 Zinnia Lane, stated he objects to being
Assessed cause he already has all the services he needs. He
doesA't believe Nib property would be improved to the degree of
the assessment and asked to be excluded frog, the project.
Mayor Davenport neat the names cf residents who had submitted
written oibjeetion to the project: Thom and Peggy Rosa, 425
Zinnia Lane; Charles 3illstrom, 405 Zinnia lane; Clarence
LaPointe, 435 Zinnia Lane; Helmuth Hahn, 415 Zinnia Lane; Lee
and Linda Larson, 335 Zinnia Lane; Roger Benson, 315 Iinnia
Lane; Dennis Bohnsack, 330 Zinnia Lane; Bill and Bev
Christensen, 320 Zinnia Lanes and Janr,.s Bremer 30' Zinnia Lane,
he public hearing was closed at 8:39 p.m.
Couneilmermber Neils asked Councilmember Schneider, as a member
of the special assessment comml,;tee, if he believed there was
any merit in further review of the assessment roll.
CouncilmweW.%is Schneider answered that he didn't know on what
basis they should review the assessment. He pointed out that
this was the City's normal assessment policy.
PRESENTATION 30
NUN, METROPOLITAN
COWIL REPORT
Item 6•C
ASSESSMENT HEARING
CARLSON CENTER 3RD
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Item 7-A
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Councilmember Vasiliou asked if Zinnia Lane could be excluded
f" the project.
Couneilm giber Schneider answe"d that the existing street was
tewporAry when Installed and should now be improved to City
permanent" standards.
Counctlmerwber Neils added that substandard streets require more
maintenance than City standard streets and it is the Council's
position not to ask one part of the community to subsidize some-
thing in another part of the community. This project would cost
considerably more if construction took place sometime in the
future.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she is concerned with the fact
that there are so few people to pay the cost.
Director Noore stated that these costs were lower than those
anticipated throughout the City. Typically costs run around
6,000 per lot for street improvements. The economies of scale
rave lowered the costs of the project.
Councilmember Schneider pointed out that parcels 10 and 11 have
no existing street or watermain which make them unbmildable.
The construction would make them buildable lots.
MOTION was made by Cmuncilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Schneider, to adopt (RESOLUTION NO. 85472 ADOPTING ASSESS-
MENTS, PROJECT N0. 4269 AREA ADJACENT TO CARLSON CENTER 3RO ADD-
ITION in the amount of $95,352.26.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
NOTION was made by CouncLimember Neils, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85473 ADOPTING ASSESS-
MENTS, PROJECT N0. 426 CAPLSON CENTER 3RD ADDITION in the amount
of $348,223.95.
Motion carried on a Roll. Call vote, five ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-274 ADOPTING ASSESS-
NENTS, PR03ECT N0. 4269 WATER AREA ASSESSMENTS in the amount of
55,456.70o
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Director Moore stated this project would provide street, sani-
tary dower and watermain in the Schmidt Gardens Addition. The
watermain would not be active but would be in place in they
future when the City could provide Yater the street would not
need to he reexcavated. The project was initiated by petition
RESOLUTION N0.85472
CARLSON CENTER 3RO
PROJECT N0. 426
Item 7-A
RESOLUTION NOM473
CARLSON CENTER 3RD
PROSECT N0. 426
Iters 7-A
RESOLUTION NO.85474
WATER AREA
PR03ECT NO, 426
Item 7-A
PUBLIC HEARING -
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PR03ECT N0. 427
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of the residents. The Metropolitan Council has approved the in-
stallation of a temporary lift station and force Bain. The
overall cost is $169,395,94 per lot which is slightly less than
the estimated coat. When water is available, there will be an
addital.jm , assessment for area charges for each late
Councileember Neils asked it the residents were mare that there
would be this additional charge.
Director Moore answered that it was brought up at the public
iaprovewent hearing.
Mayor Davenport opened the public hearing at 9t0O pas*
Tom Kielty, 4445 Urbandale, stated he thought this was a lot of
MWybut he now realises that he would be getting a watermain
which doesn't carry water and a street which nobody wanted. All
the neighbors wanted was a sanitary sewer and now they have a
major project which he doesn't understand.
Mayor Davenport stated he believed it was clear to the residents
what would be involved when they petitioned for the project.
Councilmember Schneider stated there was a twofold problem which
Included the street as well as the sanitary sewer.
The Mayor explained tha* the Council's policy is not to develop
on the piecemeal basis of installing only the utility reques-
ted. There are other areas of the City which had pipes instal-
led that couldn't be used at the time and is a matter of long
range planning.
Councilsember Neils asked it he would favor this project over
nothing and whether he would like the assessment spread over 20
years instead of 15.
Mr. Kielty answered he would favor nothing being done.
Director Moore stated that the problem with the street is the
black dirt which necessitates $oil correction and this is expen-
sive.
Sack Wenner, 19425 Highway 559 stated the cost is higher than
anLolpated but he understands what has to be done when tate
streets are dug up. No asked what will happen to the drainage
ditch.
Director Nuore answered that the project would have a storm
sewer connected to the street with a pipe to the rear of the
houses. The qwn drainage ditch will remain but will be regrad.
ed.
armial Council Meeting
April 22, 1945
Page 119
Mr. Renner stated he favors this project and over a 20 year
period.
Richard DesLauriers, 16325 Highway 559 stated he favors the
sewer R=se it is needed but asked why he was being assessed
to upgrade a road, Urbandale Court, when he lives on Highway 55.
Director !bore answered that there is a frontage road adjacent
to his property for which he nevar paid. The entlre project
will receive a uniform improvement so all property owners will
be assessed. The frontage road will also be upgraded and curb
and gutter installed.
Bruce Noklebtq 4455 Urbandale Court, stated his concern was the
s orm sewer and that the ditch should be extended south.
Director Moore stated it is intended that the ditch will take
care of all the runoff.
Mr. Nokleby stated he favored the project but believes the cost
of the road is high. He asked if this project would lower the
water table.
Director Moore answered that it would not affect the water
table.
Yvonne Ihnken, 4402 Urbandale Court, asked, if something would
happen to te water pipe before it was ready to be used, who
would pay for repairs.
Manager Millis answered that the City would pay.
Robert Hans, 4420 Urbandale Court, asked how long it would take
Mcon3truct the project.
Director Moore answered they would start mid-9une and 1113tall
the street base and pipe. Curb and gutter would not be instal-
led until the next construction season. Residents could attach
to sewer this fall.
Mayor Davenport closed the hearing at 9135 P.M.
MOTION was made by Councileember Schneider, seconded by Councils,
member Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85475 ADOPTINC ASSESS-
MENTS, PROSECT N0. 4279 XMMIDT'S GARDENS ADDITION - STREETS AND
UTILITIES in the amount of $475,462.39 with a 20 year asseosment
period.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
RESOLUTION N0.8S-275
SCHNIOTIS GARDENS
PRONCT N0. 427
Item 7-B
Special Council Meeting
April A, 1985
Page 120
NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council -
me -ter Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85476 ADOPTING ASSESS-
MENTS, PROJECT N0. 4279 SCHMIDT'S GARDENS ADDITION - SEVER AREA
ASSESSNENTS in the amount of $6,697.80.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
PETIT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Neal Sorensen, Medicine lake, introduced two members of
their City Council and their fire chief. He reviewed the
history of their fire department and the fact that their 1964
budget has already been approved and doesn't include the service
charge Plymouth is proposing for backup fire protection.
Medicine lake's fire Chief reported that they had, 17 fire Inci-
dences in the past 10 years of which two were in the City of
Plymouth. Of the remaining 15, Plymouth was called for aid only
twice. They would like to continue an agreeable working condi-
tion in the future.
Mayor Sorensen stated
a contractual basis or
sed valuation. They
Plymouth on S. Shore
relationship and are
receives
he had suggested $500 to $600 per hour on
an amount based on a percentage of asses -
could offer first response to houses in
Drive. They are anxious to renew their
willing to pay for the services they
Mayor Davenport stated he appreciated the statistics and pointed
out the enormous capital costs in the equipment :he City has
purchased. The City would like to affect an accommodation but
on a more equitable basis for Plymouth residents, He has
trouble with an hourly rate and would prefer a percent 4ge of
valuation or per capita basls.
Mayor Sorensen stated that Coiden Valley has turned down their
request because he believes they were accommodating Plymouth.
They could work with Hamel, but thv response time is too long.
Manager Willis stated ie and the PubDic Safety Director would be
glad to meet to deve op a means of providing service in such a
fashion to fit their budgetary restrictions.
Mayor Sorensen asked if they could
until an agreement can be reached,
be covered on an hourly basis
hanager Willis pointed out that he had
Novamber of 1964 of Plymouth's intent
powers agreement and no new agreement
He Suggested June j as a deadline for
tion.
notl?ied Medicine Lake in
to terminate the joint
has been reached as yet.
resolution of the situa-
RESOLUTION N0.85476
ADOPTING 45XMKRM
SCHMIDT' S GARDENS
PROJECT N0. 427
Item 7-B
MEDICINE LAKE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Item 8-A
SWI&I Council
April 22. 1985
Page 121
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Council consensus was that Plymouth old charge SSSO per hour
for each piece of fire apparatus responding to Medicine Lake un-
til an agreement is reached but not later than Oune 3.
Park Director Blank presented a kept plans for play equipment CONCEPT PLANS
for Green Oaks and Circle neighborhood parks. NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
PLAY EQUIPMENT
Councilmember Crain stated lie would like to see the plans in Item 8-8
context of the neighborhood.
Director blank pointed out where private residences adjoined the
park property. These neighbors were at the meeting to discuss
the plans.
MOTION was made by Counclimember Schneider, seconded by Council- RESOLUTION N0.0477
member Crain, to adopt RESO'.UTION NO. 85477 APPROVING CONCEPT
PLANS FOR GREEN OAKS AND CIRCLE NEIGHRORH000 PARKS. GREEN OAKS 8 CIRCLE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Item 8-B
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmes- RESOLUTION N0.85478
bar Vasillou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-278 REDUCING DEVELOP- -
NENT BOND, BASS LAKE HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION (83008). BASS LAKE HEIGHTS
83008)
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Item 8-C•
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION N0.85479
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-279 DECLARING ADEQUACY OWNING PRMIMI
OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT, REPORT, TYRELL ADOH.
TYRELL ADDITION (FORMERLY AMHURST ADDITION). Item 8-D•
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION 010.85480
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-280 ORDERING PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF STREET EASEMENT IN NE 1/4 OF EASEMENT VACATION
THE SIN 1/4 OF SECTION 99 TOWNSHIP 118, RANGE 22 for May 20, 1985 SILVERTMORME ADON.
at 7130 p.m. Item 8-E-1•
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Couneilmem- RESOLUTION 140.e51,281
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85481 ORDERING PUBLIC
HLWING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASE- EASEMENT VACATION
HENT, LOT Ill BLOCK S, GREENTREE NEST ADDITION for May 20, 1985 GREENTREE WEST ADDN.
at 7130 p,w. Item 8-E446
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Couneilmember
Schneider abstained.
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Special Council Neetirg
April 22, 1965
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NOTION Was made by Councilmember Crain, secon;,ml by Councilmen- RESOLUTION NO.85482
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-2& w,!)ERING PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF UTILITY AND DP.AINACE EASE- EASEMENT VACATION
MENTS - HONEYWELL PROPERTY for Nay 20, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. HONEYWELL PROPERTY
Item 0-E-3+
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION •as made by C4wncilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION N0.8S-283
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-283 RECEIVING REPORT ORDERING WMTW'
AND ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING, STREET LIGHTING, QUANTICO LANE FROM STREET LIGHTING
3RD AVENUE TO STH AVENUE for May 20, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. QUANTICO LANE
Iter: 8-F+
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
NOTION Was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by C43unoiilmem- RESOLUTION NO.85484
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 35-264 RECEIVING PRELIMI-
NARY REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT, STREET LIGHTING, EVEREST AND STREET LIGHTING
FOUNTAIN LANE. EVEREST 8 FOUNTAIN
Item 8-C+
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Councilmember Schneider stated he didn't like the name Sunrise
because it Was confusing to him because a development, not in
the same area, has the same name.
Director Blank stated the proposed names didn't have any speci-
fic meaning.
NOTION Was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Mayor RESOLUTION N0.8S-285
Davenport, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-285 NAMING A NEIGHBORHOOD NA1ffW iBQRRdI)
PARK, SUNRISE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. PARK
Item 8-H
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Councilmember
Schneider voted nay.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem- RESOLUTION W65486
ber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-286 APPROVING GARBAGE
HAULERS LICENSES. LICENSES
Item 8-I•
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor Davenport noted that certain Council members did not feel MARKET ANALYSIS FOR
It was appropriate for the City to pay for the market analysis. DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH
He stated he would like provisions for 1001 cost recovery. Item 9-A
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she doesn't support the resolution
because this is a private project and the City shouldn't fund
It. The largest concern is that representatives of First Bank
Edina state they have had inquiries, and If the bank sells off
the sites 43 inquiries are made, what 13 the City studying?
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Attorney Lefler stated that the property owners have 60 days to
clear up their tax delinquencies prior to tax forleiture. This
would use up the 60 days it takes to conduct the study.
Manager Willis stated this refers only to the parcels on which
no taxes have been paid since 1981.
Councilmlber Schneider stated ne also believes this is a
prAvate matter but there is a public interest involved.
The Mayor pointed out that the City could provide for recovering
the costs of the study which would be conducted according to
Cit, spectfic.ttons to serve their interests it they paid for
It*
Attorney Lefler stated the City could r( -cast the special assess-
ments If the County approved it or if special legislation were
passed allowing it.
Manager Willis stated he would expert that this study would sug-
gest some changes from the general development flan on which the
Council will have to make a decision, but the study should give
some gvIdance for the changes. The bank is not proposing to pay
the special assessments until they can be resp: ead. They will
pay the back taxes and penalties.
Attorney Lefler suggested the
the pertoe of Vile study, and
the bank will not permit any
delinquent taxes ur permitted
Poses*
following condition; That during
for a reasonable time thereafter,
of these parcels to be sold for
to be conveyed for any other pu r -
Manager Willis stated this could be acf:omplished by the addition
of a paragraph to the approving resolkltion and a further condi-
tion covering the cost recovery of the study by assessments.
NOTION was wade by Mayor Davenport, seconded by Courellmember
Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85467 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH
9AMES Be MCCOMB R ASSOC):ATES TO CONDUCT MARKET ANALYSIS AND
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DORNTOWN PLYMOUTH with the additions as
suggested by Attorney Lef..er and Manager Willis.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Couneilmember
Vasiliou voted nay.
Councilmember Crain stated there is a very good communications
t ystew in place in the City, however, as the City grows it is
Important that the system stay in good condition. He stated he
would like to have Paul Stelgerwald chair the task force and he
and the other eouncilmembers will recruit other members. It
should take approximately 6 to 10 weeks to complete the objec-
tives.
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RESOLUTION NOJ5487
MARKET ANALYSIS OF
DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH
Item 9-A
COMMUNICATIONS TASK
FORCE
Item 9-B
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NOTION was made by Councllmember V"111ou, seconded by Council-
rember Schneld,,er, to create a Communications Task force and
authorize the City Manager to work with Councilmember Craia to
finalize the clurge and timeline for completion.
Ibtion carried.
The C veil reviewed the status of the 1995 Mayor/Council
Mpnda.
The Council reviewed the: status of items on the public improve-
ment project status report.
OTHER OUSINESS
NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council -
member Neils, to receive the withdrawal of the Robert Middlemist
dipplication per Mr. Middlemist's letter of April 19, 1995.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at IWO p.m.
999 MAVORICOINCIt
ACEMA
Item 9-C
PUBLIC INMVEIEMT
PROXCT STATUS
Item 9-D
OTHER BUSINESS