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MINUTES
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 289 1985
A special meeting of the Plymouth City
order by Mayor Davenport at 7:35 p.m.
Chambers of the City Center at 3400
October 28, 1985
Council
In the
Plymouth
was called to
City Council
Boulevard on
PRESENT: Mayor Davenport, Counelleembers Schneider and
Vasiliou, Manager Willis, Public Works Director Moore,
Planning Director Tremere, City Engineer Goldberg,
City Attorney Lefler, and City Clerk Pauk
ABSENT: Councilmembers Crain and Neils
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
Counclimember Schneider, to approve the consent
deletion of Item S.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
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agenda w1th the
NOTION was made by Councilmember Schnelder, seconded by
Councilmember Vaslllou, to amend the motion adding canditton 012
on page 336, item 7-C of the October 21 minutes to read as
follow "That the landsc4ping plans be enhanced with
additional plantings to mitigate the impact of the massive
blacktop parklhg and storage area and that the revised plans be
submitted to City staff for review and approval."
Motion carried, three ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt the amended minutes of the
regular Council meeting of October 21.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Davenport stated that the 171ty roesn't have an allocation
for further funding, but the State pool is a possible funding
saaree for the petitioner, if they receive City approval.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 4
MINUTES - REGULAR
MEETING OF OCTOBER
21, 1985
Item S
PUBLIC HEARING -
IORB FINANCING FOR
CROCKER INVESTMENT
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Manager Millis stated the recast for 5,250,000 ,of Industrial
Developant, Ilavenue Band financing from Crocker Investment
Campany, which is a general psrtnerabip, to acquire a site gest,
of C.R. 1• and north of Betty Crocker Drive for the purposes of
aanstrueting an office facility of approIMAtely 60,000 square
feet. A site plan, has not been suboittk- d as yet. The primers
tomant mold be the accosting firer of turlef Eiger, Besikof
and, Coapaay do presently have 70 employees and expect to expand
by 50 by 1D10. They are aware they will be required to seek
furrding.fron the State's competitive pool.
Mayor Davenport opened the public hearing at 7e42 p.m.
Stawz. Baratz, 11200 W. 78th St., explained the general
partnOrshIp comprises representatives from Welsh Companies and
Lurie# Eiger and Besikof and have extensive business operations
throughout the Twin Cities. He outlined their construction
plans, expected growth through 1990, and that, based on
conventional rates, they would not be able to build.
Mayor Davenport stated that he would like to have the facility
In the City, but he Is struggling to find a rationale to use
I08's to fund it and questioned this as a legitimate use. He
believes I013's should be used to encourage
sanufacturingfeommercial types of uses.
Mr. Baratz stated that this is a first class facility, they'll
be using the majority of the building themselves, providing
Increased revenues to the City, and creating jobs.
Councilmember Schneider asked why they felt they needed such a
large building.
David Lurie, managing partner, answered that the firm has moved
ree Imem since 1952 because they have outgrown their
building and they don't want to have to move again. They feel
they need the room to expand.
Mayor Davenport stated he doesn't believe the 1 1/2S difference
In Interest rates could be the deciding factor in whether or not
they choose to build in Plymouth and they shou: not receive a
competitive advantage over other office buildings.
Mr. Baratz stated the difference .is that they are not building a
spec bullding, the major occupant will be part owner.
Mayor Davenport closed the public hearing at M02 p.m.
NOTION was made by Councilmiember Schneider, seconded by
Counallmember Vdsillau, to deny the request of Crocker
Investment Company for 55,2509000 Industrial Development Revenue
Bond financing for the reasons that it is speculative in nature
which is against policy.
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Motion carried, three ayes.
Manager Willis stated this modification would add six parcels to
the Tax Increment Financing district 1-2 which was created last
summer to provide a means by which funds may be guaranteed for a
new interchange at C.R. 6 and I494. There are not other
changes planned at this time. It Is anticipated that over the
life of the district, the revenues would more than meet the
costs incurred by construction of the interchange which would
amount to approximately $8,000,000. This plan contemplates the
addition of parcels from time to time as they develop so as to
maximize the increments captured. In order to do that, it will
be necessary to modify the district as these parcels start to
develop.
Mayor Davenport opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
No one chose to speak and 'he hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vaslllou, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85478
APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN AND EXPANDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 1-2 IN DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT N0, 1.
Kotion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
PETITIONS IlIESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasillou, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 85-31 RELATING
TO TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES= ADDING SUBSECTION 1305.17 TO THE
COOL.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Co;jncilmember Sch-ieider, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 65-879 APPROVING
VARIANT FOR SHERNAN-900SALIS COMPANIES FOR "WASH -NE -CAR -WASH"
85056).
Notion carried on a Roll Fall vote, three ayes.
NOTION wat made by Councilmember Vaslllou, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider, to adopt RE50LUTION NO. 65-800
AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF THE BYLAWS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH HND APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR THE
PORT AI)THORITY FROM THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH.
Notion curried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
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PUBLIC HEARING -
EXPANSION OF TIF
DISTRICT 14
Item 7-B
RESOLUTION W85478
MWIFYING, TAX
INCREMENT FINANCE
DISTRICT 1-2
Item 7-6
ORDINANCE NO* 85-31
USI OF AOTMIZEU
GOLF CARTS
Item 8-A*
RESOLUTION N0.85479
VARIANCE MIR
SHERMAN-BOOSAL IS
85056)
Item 8-B
RESOLUTION N0.85480
OF PORT AUTHORITY
BYLAWS AND CONTRACT
FOR SERVICES
Item 8-C*
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LaBeck, 10725 39th Ave., stated she Initiated the petition PETITION FOR "ALL
ova round an overwhelming feeling frac the neighbors that the WAY" STOP SIGNS
Intersection of 39th A.,e. and Union Terrace was dangerous. The Item 84
neighbors question the aneoracy of the speed survey taken as the
police cars were clearly visible on the street. Although only
11% of the cars were speeding, they feel this is too many.
Director Carlquist stated that the radar beam is tracking speed
well before a driver sees the police car. There are warrants
for installing stop signs and, it the intersection doesn't meet,
them, the City could ue open for law suits for installing them.
Councilmember Schneider stated the City should follow their
policy on this or they would be setting a precedent with several
requets they have t4rned down in the past. He thought a stop or
yield sign may be warranted on Union Terrace.
Director Moore stated that accidents at this intersection would
warrant a stop sign but there had been none; increased traffic
would be another. Drivers are generally more cautious when
there are no stop signs.
Councilmeober Schneider stated he couldn't support the request
for a stop sign but could support increased radar surveillance.
NOTION was made by Councileember Schneider, seconded by
Councilmember Vasillou, directing staff to conduct a radar study
with a report back to Council within thirty days.
Notion carried, three ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Vasillou, seccndee by RESOLUTION NO.85481
Councilmember Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-881 CORRECTING AWARID
CORRECTING AWARD OF CONTRACT, PROSECT N0. 225 by adding OF CONTRACT, PR03ECt
579630.00. N0. 225
Item P -E•
Notion. carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Vasillou, seconded by RESOLUTION N0.85482
Councileember Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 85-882 NO MUG SIGN9
APPROVING NO PANNING SIGN INSTALLATION ON 36TH PLACE EAST OF 36TH PLACE
WELLINGTON LANE. Item 8-F•
Notion carried on a Roll C,%ll vote, three ayes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
NOTION was made by Coanellmember Schneider, seconded by SCHEDULING OF
Councilmember Vasillou, to hold an Executive Session meeting to EXECUTIVE SESSION
discuss negotiating strategy an Nonday, November 4, 1985 at 700 Item 9•t
p.m.
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Notion carried, three ayes.
Counelloeober Vasiliou stated shp is unclear as to what DESIGNATION OF
determines the criteria for selecting the consultants and stated ENGINEERS FOR 1996
she sometimes gets calls from residents that a problem exists of C.I.P. PROJECTS
which she Ass not been made aware by staff. Item 94
Director Moore answered that all the firms are qualified to do
the work. In making their recommendation, they have compared
previous experience and the consultant's current work load.
During the construction phase of a project, the consultant !s
responsible for making inspv:tlons and directing repairs as
necessary. The Council usually gets involved when a resident is
not satisfied with the responue of staff or the consultant.
Engineer Goldberg stated that, it the Council wants more
detailed reports, they can be provided.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by RESOLUTION N0.85493
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 95-993 DESIGNATIMM COW—'
DESIGNATING CONSULTANT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EAST SULTANT, PROJECT
MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD/26TH AVENUE, PROJECT NO. 601 to be N0. 601
Sonestroo-Rosene-Anderlik and Associates. Item 9-8
Councilmemkee Schnaider stated that Medicine Ridge Road was
built by Bonestroo and they have experience in the area of
Project 601; they are also the City's majov consultant and they
haven't received a large project in several years.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated there is not "a" consultant for
the City and this project would involve a lot of public
relations which Short -Elliott -Hendrickson has shown they are
extremely good at.
Mayor Davenport stated that all three consulting firms are
outstanding and able to do the work. In looking at the six
criteria for consultant selectlon, the Bonestroo firm has a long
standing relationship with the City and have received fewer
projects in recent years.
Notion married on a Roll Call vote, two ayes. Councilmember
Vd31lIOU voted nay.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by RESOLUTION N0.95484
Councilmember Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION N0e, 65484 DENIGNATIM ZMM
DESIGNATING CONSULTANT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY StLTANT, PROJECT
ROAD 1S/TRAIL, PROJECT N0. 602 to be Short -Elliot -Hendrickson. N0. 602
Item 9-B
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by RESOLUTION We$5485
Councilmember Vasil lou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95485 UESiCOTIR'L'i W
DESIGNATING CONSULTANT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FERNBROK SULTANT, PROJECT
LANE FROM COUNTY ROAD ^ TO 46TH AVENUE. PROJECT N0. 544 to be N0. 544
Boneste0o, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. Item 9-8
Bpo Ii1 ,ro ++ctI, 'Neeting,
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Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85.886
DESIGNATINiG CONSULTANT 6 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NIGNNAY
SWERNBROOK LANE, PRODECT N0. 604 to be Strgar-RoscoeeFauseh,
Inc.
Notion caroled on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
Director (bore submitted a report on the status of the Elm Creek
drainage issue. Garr Engineering has completed their field
study and is presently plotting this information in order that
necessary computer programs can be run for various flow
conditions. It will be presented on or before December 1, 1985.
Manager Willis stated it is difficult to establish criteria to
evaluate personnel costs ag a measure of overall productivity.
The data he presented is not perfect, but gives a feeling with
respect to Plymouth's capacity to get jobs done.
The Council agreed the data should be kept current on an annual
basls.
Manager Willis stated he could make this part of his budget
0833496.
NOTION was made by Councilmember
Couneilmeeber Schneider, to adopt
APPROVING A POLICY RELATING TO THE
CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEIT LADS.
Vdstliou, seconded by
RESOLUTION N0. 85-887
PROCEDURES FOR SALE AND
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes.
Councilmember Schneider stated he still has concerns about the
necessity of a four wheel drive vehicle. The replacement and
repair costs can be very expensive.
Director Treaere stated that the priority is for a heavy duty,
utility -class vehicle, and a front -wheel -drive -only utility
vehicle 13 not made. The particular needs of the building
Inspectors have not been addressed when the City purchased cars
In the past. Inspectors are regularly required to go to areas
where streets are not finished. The difference in price between
a four wheel drive and rear wheel drive utility vehicle is
approximately $800.00. "Off -the -road" travel is not typical or
expected. The four wheel drive feature allows front wheel drive
In inclement weather.
Director Moore explained the information on mileage and
maintenance costs and recommended the approval of the original
bid for four wheel drive vehicles. He stated that four wheel
drive vehicles can be expected to have a higher resale value.
RESOLUTION N0.8S-886
TIM LMNs-
SULTANt o F003ECT
N0. 608
Item 9-8
STATUS REPORT ON ELM
CREEK DRAINAGE ISSUE
Item 9-C
COMPARISON OF
COMMUNITY ATTRIBUTES
Item 9-0
RESOLUTION N0.85-887
MOVING POLIF,
TAX FORFEIT LAND
POLICY
Item 9-E
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
REPLACEMENT VEHICLES
Item 9-F
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M ON *a*,, made by Counellsenber Schneider, seconded by Mayor
Davo0port,.to defer the natter until the regular Council meeting
of November 4, so the full. Council can participate in the
deliberation.
Motion cerried, two ayes. Councilmember Vasillou voted nay,
Mayor Oavenpolrt noted that the, Council would like to know when
cohkultants are not performing, on a continuing basis and the
importance,of these reports when selecting consultants for City
projects.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider* seconded by
Mayor Davenport, to adopt ORDINANCE N0. 85-32 RELATING TO PLIC
SAFETY; AMENDING CHAPTER 930 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING USE OF
FIREARMS.
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, two ayes. Councilor
Vasillou voted nay.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Mayor
Davenport, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-888 with the addition of
item 2 d. to read as followsa "The permit shall not exceed 48
hours in duration."
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, two ayes. Councilmember
Vasillou voted nays
The Council reviewed the status of the 1985 Mayor/Council
agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
PUBLIC IEPRO VEEENT
PROSECT STATUS
REPORT
Item 94
ORDINANCE ND. 85=32
REMINC 09 OF"
FIREARMS
Iter+ 9-H
RESOLUTION N0.83488
APPROVING POLICV"
DEER HUNTING PERMITS
Item 9-H
1985 MAYOR/COUNCIL
AGENDA
Item 94