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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10-28-1985 SpecialQ 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. MI- sfeconded by 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. 4S CONSENT AGENDA Item 4 MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1985 Item S PUBLIC HEARING - IORB FINANCING FOR CROCKER INVESTMENT It ern 7-A grail *schen$ ie, lits P#e 349 C 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. w Special Cowell Meeting fttober 280 1985 Page TSO 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. w. 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* I K 0 0, ° ll eelal unc!! ,Ibbtyn Qotober aa, Im Page 351 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. K. eelal Council !leeting October 2e9 1965 Page 352 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, Pggp 555 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 0 Qotrobor d, ° 19 5-_ oti Pi 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