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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12-16-1985MINUTES REAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 169 19®5 A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order, by Mayor Davenport at 7:58 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on Decem- ber 16, 1985 PRESENT: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Crain, Neils, Vasiliou and Schneider, Manager Willis, Assistant City Manager Boyles, Public Works Director Moore, Planning Director Tremere, Park Director Blank, City Attorney Lefler, and City Clerk Houk ABSENT: None CONSENT AGENDA NOTION was made by Councllmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to approve the consent agenda with the deletion of Item 7-8. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MINUTES NOTION was made by Cruncllmember Schneider, seconded ty Council - member Neils, to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meet- ing of December 2, 1985 as submitted. Notion carried on a Roll Csll vote, four ayes. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Davenport explained how the hearing had been advertised. He added that upon consultation with the city attorney and fur- ther review, the Council doesn't feel that this project should be assessed as proposed. Rather than put the residents through the public hearing proce:,s, he announced that the City has decided not to go forward with the special assessment. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Crain, that the hearing be cancelled and tho project be abandoned. Councilmember Vasillou joined the meeting at 7:50. Mayor Davenport explained what had transpired to this ooint. Motion carried, five ayes. CONSENT Item 4 AGENDA MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF DEC. 2 Item 516 PUBLIC HEARING - 45TH/46TH AVENUE Item 6-A pspsibec ISO 1"s PETITL"I hE,pINESTS AND CONN WICATIONS Diector Tre re stated that the item is the approval of a site SCANTICON Plan« conditiowl ase peewits, and variance for the Seabtieon Item 7-A donference center. The Planning Commission has recomwended approval of the request. The proposal is for a conference anter eomprisint 2831,000 square feet to include the conference faoility, hotelp restaurants, and amenities. The conditional use pendta are for the work :that would be involved in the flood mea abutting this property and the use of the health facility In the center. The variance relates to location of fire lanes anid the fire Wet has .laomended approval. The development Is located in the Northwest !Business Campus. Glen Schostak, Scantieon Corpor•tlon, showed slides of the San n- r nceton facility. NOTION was mode by Councilwember Neils, seconded by Councilmen- RESOLUTION NO.d5471 bet SehnelOer, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85471 APPROVING IPID FINAL SITE ?LANG CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCE FOR C.U.P. S VARIANCE SCANTICON CORPORATION AND PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. (85117) (NPW SCANTICON CORP. 81-1). (65117) Item 7-A Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Art Cannonp 216 Forestview Lane, proposed that two of the four PRELIMINARY PLAT propose -lots be moved to the opposite area of the plot. His ST. MARY OF THE LAKE concern is that the wetlands and wildlife living there will be CHURCH destroyede lie also said he was concerned with obstructing the Item 7-8 view. Director TMWO stated that the layout Will disturb the habi- tat somewhat, but these are large lots and he doesn't believe the four residential lots proposed by the church would adversely impact the wetlsnd. Director Moore stated that the proposal would not destroy the wetlands{ the plan won't leave much of an undeveloped backyard for the homes. There is a large drainage area north of C.R. 15 which drains through the site and there are acme problems down- stream because the outlets have not been improved. Improvements awe eventually needed all the way to Medicine Lake. It is pro= posed that this area became a holding pond which will require a structure to control the water leaving the area. The flow will not be increased downstream but there will have to be downstream imprty ments in the future. MOTION was Made by Couneilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmen- RESOLUTION N0.85472 ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION 00. 85472 APPROVING PRELIMINARY MUMMY FLAr" PLAT FOR ST. MARY'S OF THE LAKE OWN (85119). S1. MARY'S C!N<lRCH Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five Item . • estem 7) y 7 -EI or It. im f QArwtor Ttsmere stated that, in 1960, the Council initiated a change to tho toning Ordinance which deleted churches and schools from the FRD district which is a rural designation and doesn't have services available at this time. The proposal by Glory of Christ Church is to amend the Zoning Ordinance to pro- vide for churches as a conditional use in the FRD District which would allow thew to proceed with an application for a condi- tional use peewit and site plan proposal. The issue is whether churches should be allowed in this zonae Under State lea, any use allowed in a zoning district is allowed anywhere in that district and not limited to one specific property. The Planning Commission has recommended denial of the request unanimously. The property is guided industrial at this time. Rev.J. Strohscheln, 1915 Shadyview Circle, stat., there are thousands of peop a living to this northwest area which they propose to serve. They do not feel a church would cause a bur- den on the City for services. There are already 20 churches in Plvaouth and he doesn't believe allowing a church in the FRO would bring a rush of ether e'jrches into the area. Dean Swanson, 18305 Highway 55, stated he has been involved in e I&W7Fquisitlon and he would like to see this approved and he wants to work with the City. Keith Carothers, 615 Sycamore Lane, stated Plymouth is growinC. rapialy and needs :his church to serve its residents. Mayer Davenport noted that th's would set a precedent as this area is at least 15 to 20 years from receiving sewer and water and oe would expect petitions from other churches and uses. Now Plymouth develops in the future depends :)n how the Council manages growth today. The City cannot e;:courage or permit urban development outside the lines set by the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Carothers asked if the problem could be solved by the church paying to hook up to sewer and water. Manager Willis answered that the new sanitary sewer line in the area was installed with a special dispensation from the Metro- politan Waste Control Commission to solve a sewage problem of existing homes in the Schmidt Gardens plat. Ther agreement with thew was that there would not be other urban connections to the tine which is a force main eonstructeu to alleviate a sewage problem in the City of Medina. Director Moore state4 that there is no City water in this area, only dry lines. City Attorney Lefler stated that, under the State Planning act, a use cannot be establlshed in a district by a variance from the Zoning Ordinance= the ordinance must be amended. I GLORY OF CHRIST LUTHERAN COACH Item 7-C rr" pawl" ets O Revc ' Strohscheln commented on tree Urban Development Policy "so- lutlon sad "Id, they quallfled for a variance as cited by the olutione The Coohell 'clarified that the issue was not no* a uarlance,'but wMther churches should be allowed in this dis- trict. CounelLwdwt Crain stated that a church would not be a problem 1m JMh FIND area that was guided such that it would be an allowed. use". -if smr and Nater stere` available. In this case, his problem to with the, guiding which is industrial. Couftilmomber Vasillou stated this is the only Missouri Synod dongregatton in the area which mould serve the residentelind she doesn't have a problem with it being in an industrial area. Attorne r Lefler stated that a church in this area would become a non-oontormirg use when•utilitles became avaflable and the urban Industrial toning was established. ' NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Heifs, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85.973 DENIAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE TEXTUAL AlENU ENT AS PROPOSED BY THE REVEREND XNATNAN STRONSCHEIN FOR GLORY OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (85120). Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, three ayes. Councilmembers Crain and Vasillou voted nay. Manager Mullis stated that Holiday has asked that their request for a conditional use permit site plan amendment be deterred until the Oanuary 6 meeting because their traffic consultant could not be present tonight. NOTION was made by Counoilmember Schneider, seconded by Council- meeber Crain, to defer the item until the meeting of 3anuary 6, 1986. Notion carried. NOTION was made by Couneilmember Schneider, seconded by Council- ebsr Hells, 'to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-974 APPROVING GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AHERM A', SITE PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR "U4)OuCARWASN" ( 0109) . Motion carried on a Roll Cali vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Couneilmember Schneider, seconded by Council- meaber Hells, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85475 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR QUAIL RIDGE OF PLYMTN FOR CENVESCO INC. (85081) (RPW 85.5). lotion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION N0.85-973 ORD. AMENDMENT ENT GLORY OF CH#tIST CHURCH (851.20) Item 7-'C HOLIDAY STATION 05088) Item 7-D RESOLUTION N0.85.970 fin. Y`.. rr..n AMENDMENTO SITE RAM C.U.P. • VARIANCE U-DO-CARVASN (65109) Item 74* RESOLUTION N0.85475 CONTRACT, QUAIL RIDGE, CENVESCO INC. 95081) Item 7-F• RESOLUTION N0.85-973 ORD. AMENDMENTENT GLORY OF CH#tIST CHURCH (851.20) Item 7-'C HOLIDAY STATION 05088) Item 7-D RESOLUTION N0.85.970 fin. Y`.. rr..n AMENDMENTO SITE RAM C.U.P. • VARIANCE U-DO-CARVASN (65109) Item 74* RESOLUTION N0.85475 CONTRACT, QUAIL RIDGE, CENVESCO INC. 95081) Item 7-F• Regulai Council Meeting December 16, 1985 Page 389 NOTION was evade by CouAcilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-976 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE NET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR QUAIL RIDGE OF PLYMOUTH FOR CENVESCO, INC. (65081) (RPUD 85-5). Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was evade by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-977 ADOPTING DENTS, PROJECT N0. 603, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN QUAIL RIDGE OF PLYMOUTH in the amount of $33,165.00. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION N0.85-576 FINAL PLAT, QUAIL RIDGE, CENVESCO INC. 85081) Item 7-F* Council- RESOLUTION N0.85-977 ASSESS ADOPTING A55E59TNr AREA - QUAIL RIDGE SEWER A WATERMAIN PROJECT 603 Item 7-F* NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt ORDINANCE N0, 85-36 STREET NAME CHANGE INVOLVING QUINWOOD LANE IN THE BSS LAKE HEIGHTS ADDITION AND IN THE BASS LAKE WOODS ADDITION. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-978 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HARTY'S BOAT RENTAL. Notion carrled on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councllmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-979 APPROVING 1986 CIGARETTE LICENSE APPLICATIONS„ Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-980 APPROVAL OF TARGET AND TRAP SHOOTING LICENSE. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Counrilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adoi:+: RESOLUTION NO. 85-981 GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSES. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Counclimember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-982 APPROVAL OF AMUSE- fENT AND THEATER LICENSE. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 65-36 QUINWOOD LANE Item 7-G* RESOLUTION N0.85-978 CITY AND HARTY'S BOAT RENTAL Item 7-H* RESOLUTION N0.85-979 1786 CICARETTE LICENSES Item 7-I-1* RESOLUTION N0.85-980 TARGET AND TRAM SHOOTING LICENSE Item 7-I-2* RESOLUTION NO.85-981 GASOLINE 5ERVICE STATION LICENSES Item 74-3* RESOLUTION N0.85482 THEATER LICENSE Item 7-I-4* Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1985 Page 390 NOTION was made by Counellmewber Schneider, seconded by Council - ember Hells, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85493 APPROVING TAXI LICENSE RENEWAL. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was wade by Councilmember Schneider, saconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85484 APPROVING TAXI DRIVERS LICENSES. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council- maeber Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 85-985 APPROVING DISBURSE- MENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 309 1985 in the amount of 206679033.70. Motlon tfarried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-986 AUTHORIZING CONDEN- NATION PROCEEDINGS. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes, NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 65-987 APPROVING CONSTRUC- TION OF THE ZACHARY PLAYFIELD CONCESSION BUILDING. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85488 TRANSFERRING 1509000 OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DEDICATION ACCOUNT. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-989 TRANSFERRING 1509000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DEDICATION FUNDS INTO THE PARKERS LAKE CITY PARK CONSTRUCTION FUND. Notion carried on a Roll C..11 vote, four ayes. NOTION was mAde by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-990 AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SALE OF TAX FORFEIT PARCELS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION N0.85483 ' TAXI LICENSES Item 7 -I -S* RESOLUTION N0.85-984 TAXI URIW15 LICENSES Item 744• RESOLUTION WOMBS MENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 11/30/85 Item 7-0• RESOLUTION N0.85486 nvowwmacA"M LvrvLn- NATION, PARKERS LAKE CITY PARK Item 7-K• RESOLUTION W85-987 APPROVING 1JECHAW, PLAYFIELD CONCESSION BUILDING Item 74-L• RESOLUTION N0.8S-988 TO PARK DEDICATION FUND Item 7-M• RESOLUTION N0.8S-989 TO PARKS LAKE CITY PARK FUND Item 7-N* RESOLUTION N0.8S-990 TAX FORFEIT PARCELS Item 7-N• qular council Meeting December 1610 1985 Page 391 1 NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 85-991 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY'S S29500,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE (TURCK MlLTIPROX, INC. PROJECT). Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, tour ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council- mexmber Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 65-992 AUTHORIZING SALE AND PLACEMENT OF $392000000 IDR8 FOR NATHAN LANE ASSOCIATES PRO- JECT. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 65-993 DECLARING OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET SWAN LAKE ADDITION. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION N0.85-991 AUTHORIZING ISSUA IORB (1URCK MUL TIPROX PROJECT) Item 7-0-1• RESOLUTION N0.85-992 PLACEMENT OF IDRB'S NATHAN LANE ASSOC. Item 7-0-2• Council- RESOLUTION N0.85-993 ADEQUACY LIGHTING STREET LIGHTING SWAN LAKE ADDITION Item 7-P-1• NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N.O. 85-994 RECEIVING PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER TO SERVE PROPOSED FERNBROOK HEIGHTS ADDITION (PARCEL LOCATED EAST OF FERNBROOK LANE AND NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9). Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-995 RECEIVING PETITION FOR STREET AND UTILITY .IMPROVEMENTS ON FERNBROOK LANE NORTH FROM COUNTY ROAD 9 TO 46TH AVENUE, PROJECT N0. 544. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councllmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-996 REVISION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, LEVY N0. 9719. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOYION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-997 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR 1986 MODEL POLICE PATROL VEHICLES in an amount not to exceed $44,800. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmcmber Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 85-938 REDUCING DEVELOP- MENT BOND, MASS LAKE HEIGHTS ADDITION (83008) to $13,767. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION N0.8S-994 SANITARY d STORM SEWER, FERNBROOK HEIGHTS ADDN. Item 7-P-2• RESOLUTION N0.8S-995 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FERNBROOK LANE PROJECT 544 Item 7-P-30 RESOLUTION N0.85-996 REV15INC SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, LEVY N0. 9719 Item 7-Q• RESOLUTION N0.8S-997 POLICE CARS Item 7-R• RESOLUTION N0.9S-998 110M REDUCTION BASS LAKE HEIGHTS 83008) Item 7-S-1* Regular %'- -incl l Meeting December 16* 1985 Page 392 MOTION was wade by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Niells, to adopt RESOLUTION 00. 85499 REOVING OEVELOP- MERT BOND, BASS LAKE HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION (83008) to S119504. Motion carried on a Moll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was wade by Counelleelnber Schneider, seconded by Councll- member Wells, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-1000 REDUCING DEVELOP - NEXT BOND, OONYEAS THIRD ADDITION (83030) to $17,472. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. NOTION was wide by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by member Nleils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-1001 REDUCING HENT BOND, QUAIL RIDGE OF PLYMOUTH ADDITION (85081) to Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION N0.85-999 BASS LAkE HEIGHTS 2N0 83008) Item 7440 RESOLUTION! NO65-1000 RM 11EUMT10H GONYEAS THIRD ADON. 83030) Item 7-5-3• Counci l- RESOLUTION N10.854001 DEVELOP DOW REDUCTION 5160,720. QUAIL RIDGE ADDITION 85081) Item 7-S-4• MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-1002 REDUCING DEVELOP- MENT BOND, STEEPLECHASE ADDITION (840 47) to 570504. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-10VA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY NANAri_R TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGRtEMf_NT FOR CITY CENTER EXPANSION SPACE. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, ttur ayes. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Manager Willis stated he is proposing a procedure for the sale of land in the Plymouth Parkview Addition which was acquired from the Mission Partnership and Hennepin County Park District for the purpose of providing right-of-way for construction of C.R. 61. That property is excess to the City's requirement for the road and the park and he recommends it be sold. The pro- perty has been appraised. He stated he is looking for someone committed to developing the property quickly. Discussion followed on alternate development schedules and financing options which would get the City's money back promptly. MOTION was made by Counellmember Neils, seconded by Councilmem- ber Crain, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 65-1004 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH SALE OF LAND IN THE PLYMOUTH PARKVIEW ADDITION with the following addition: "...in the City Manager's memo of December 13, 1985 as amended by the City Council." Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. RESOLUTION N0.854002 STEEPLECHASE ADDITION 64047) Item 7 -S -S• RESOLUTION N0.85 4003 4CAJC RUMLL N I CITY CENTER EXPANSION SPACE Item 7-T• SALE OF LAND PLYMOUTH PARKVIEW ADDN. Item 8-A RESOLUTION M0.85.1004 WE OF [AND PLYMOUTH PARKVIEW Item 8-A 1 rime ;i1 Nreting k4ember /6, 1985 Page 393 Nenager Millis summarized the purpose of the deer task force. NOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmew ber Schneider, endorsing the City Manager's recommendation for the formation of a deer task force. Notion carried, five ayes. Manager Millis stated this is the procedure the Council has been following but not written down before. NOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Councilmem- ber Neilse to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 854005 ADOPTION OF POLICY RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Neils, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85-1006 AUTHORIZING EXTEN- SION OF CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE WITH BRW INC. FOR UPDATING HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Notion cArried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes. Manager Willis explained that submission of the 1986 compensa- tion plan will be late pending receipt and review of the compare able worth study mandated by the State legislature. Assistant Manager Boyles stated the request is to approve two contracts for Plymouth Metrolink for 1986. The first is between the City and MnDOT and the second is between Plymouth and Medicine Lake Lines. The contract with NnDOT is to continue the service through June, 1986 and then pare back to allow the City to receive tax feathering at the 1.5 will level. This !s in conformance with the Council's earlier direction. The City's revision of services will be modified, if necessary, to comply with R.T.B. tax feathering reTilrements, whatever they may become. NOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Councile member Hells, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-1007 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PRO" CONTRACT N0. 63170 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLYMOUTH METROLINK COSTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1966. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NATION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council - member Hells, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 850008 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND MEDICINE LAKE LINES. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five+ ayes. DEER TASK FORCE Item 8-8 PROTECT ADMIN. POLICY Item 8-C RESOLUTION NO.BS•IOOS S FOR PUBLIC IIP. PR00ECTS Item 8-C RESOLUTION NO65-1006 UPDATING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Item 8-D• 1966 COMPENSATION PLAN Item 8-E* 1986 METROLINK CONTRACTS Item 84 1 and 2 RESOLUTION N0.850007 FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM Item 8-F-1 RESOLUTION N0.85-1008 WITH MEDICINE LAKE LINES Item 8-F-2 10 kplar Council iketing December 169 198$ Page 3% qJ Manager Willis stated that one of his objectives this year was to develop a policy statement for facilitating communications amonq Councilmembers and between the Council and staff. This proposed policy indicates ghat he will do to insure the Council Is kept as well informed as possible. The only exception he awkes are materials which are restricted by the Data Practices Act. The policy also suggests that the Council should make let- ters available to him that they may receive, for inclusion in his informat';r., memorandum, to facilitate communications between Councilmembers. Councilmember Vasillou asked how the Council would be Informed of subsequent actions in areas they have previously requea,ted Information on. Manager Willis answered that if CouneilvaKiers Informed his of their interest in particular matters he would Include information on those matters in his memorandum. NDTION was made by Councllmember Crain, seconded by Councilwem bee Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-1009 ADOPTION 0i, POLICY FACILITATING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN COUNCILMEMBERS AM BETWEEN COUNCIL AND STAFF. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Manager Willis stated that this report is another of his objec- tives and it his intent to maintain and improve the service orientation of City employees. He reviewed areas where effort has been undertaken and others where he intends to Improve In 1986. Director Moore stated the Council had requested that the Elm Creek Watershed Management Comnilsslon undertake a study which Us received by the City last Wednesday for review. The main points of the study show that sedimentation has taken Place. If the channel is re -excavated to the 1974 profile, the water will be lowered at low flow condition by approximately 3/10 to 4/10 of a foot. The estimated cost is $40000. This is a maintenance project which may have to be done every 5 to 10 years and not a permanent solution. MOTION was made by CounellmemDer member Schneider, directing the Public works to meet With like Grove to implement a program for tion. Motion carried, five ayes. Vaslltou, seconded by Council - City Manager and Director of officials of the City of Maple the recommended channel excava- Manager Willis stated the County is preparing the plans and spe- cIfications -for the new C.R. 9 project. Construction will begin In 1986 and be completed in 1987. Director Moore stated that he believes the hilly portion of existing C.R. 9 east of 494 will have to be closed for three months during POLITY F0 FACILITATING CO M1NICATIONS BETWEEN COUNCIL AND STAFF Item 8-C RESOLUTION M10.85-1009 FACILITATING COMH UNI- CANOM+S Item 8-c 1966 YEAR EMD REPORT CITY STAFF SERVICE ORIENTATION Item 8-H ELM CREEK Item 8-I STUDY RESULTS SCHEDULED M'ONST ACTION OF NEW COUNTY ROAD 9 Items 8-3 1r • December Page 395 construction. Counellmembers concurred that it would be helpful for the staff to facilitate communication on this project between the County and residents by use of Plymouth on Parade and cable channel 7. Another of the Manager's revieoing and reporting on tion policy. Public Works on this subjecto performance objectives deals with the status of the erosion and silta- Director Moore has prepared a report Director Moore stated he has reviewed the Erosion and Siltation Control Policy and doesn't feel it needs revising at this time. He will continue to monitor enforcement of the extsting policy and recommended changes to the Council as necessary. Manager Willis noted the policy stating the Council will annually, in December, review board and commission members based on specific performance criteria. A meeting was established for 0anuary 20 to conduct the reviews. Mayor Davenport stated that at budget time the Council question. ed the costs associated with legal services. The City Manager has looked at several other cities to see how they approached legal services and found that the costs are normally paid on an hourly rate. The legal fees that Plymouth pays are in line with those charged to other cities. The overall magnitude of fees is somewhat dependent on the amount of litigation the City is Involved in. Ne believes the Council is well served by its current firm and there would be no benefit to seeking proposals from other firms. The Councilmembers agreed. The m<eettng was adjourned at 10:50 p.mo City Clerk REVIEW Of SILTATION POLICY Item 8=K EROSION' CONTROL AND POLICY RELATING TO ORIENTATION Of COMMISSIONERS ' Item+ 8-L DISCUSSION OF LEIX SERVICES Item 8-M