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SPLCIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 28, 1988
A specldl meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to
order by Mayor Schneider at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Cham-
bers of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on March .'H,
1988.
NRESENI: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Vasillou, Ricker,
Iltur, and Sisk, City Manager Willis, Assistant
Manager Boyles, Planning Director Tremere, Public
Works Dlreutor Moore, Publtc Safety Director
Carlquist, lAnaiice Director Hahn, City Attorney Heine,
and City Clerk Brandt
ABSLNT: None
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vaslliou, seconded by Council
member Ricker, to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vt:te, five ayes.
MINUTES
NOTION was made by Councllmember Vaslltou, seconded by Council -
member Ricker, to approve the minutes of the March 21 Regular
Council Meeting as submitted.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Manager Willis ,adated the Council on the activities of the
legislature and sumiarited proposed changes in the property tax
law and how they would affect Plymouth.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Manager Willis reported that the league of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust .i the only company that provided quotes on the
City's property and liability Insurance. The cost is essential-
ly the same as last year.
Director Hahn reported that, based on the projected savings that
the City adopt option 2 which Increases the deductibles. HE.
pointed out the changes from the present policy to the proposed
policy.
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CONSLNT AGENDA
Item 4
MINUILS - REGULAR
MEETING, MARCH ?I
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Item 5*
LFGISLATIVE UPDATE
Item 6
AWARD OV
Item 7-A
INSURANCE
March 28, 1988
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Councilmember Ricker asked about the class action suit against
Wuranee carriers for collusion.
Don K.0 lin,,, the City's insurance agent, stated there are siaveral
states in the suit and explained the charges.
Councilmember Ricker reminded the Council that with increasing
limits on self insurance the City was incurring addiQik-Aal
risks. He noted that he believed these risks to be appropriate
In light of our insurance rink reserves, but that sometime a
large claim would likely be made against the reserve.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-215 AWARDING THE CONTRACT
FOR INSURANCE FOR THE 1988/1989 INSURANCE PROGRAM, Option 2, to
the League of Hinnesata Cities at a cost of $132,387.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
W)TION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Council -
member Ricker, to adopt RESOLOITION NO. 88-216 APPROVING DISBUR-
SEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 299 1988 in the amount of
109329036.48.
Motion carried on a loll Call vote, five ayes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Olreetor Moore reported that the contrnetor for wells H and 9
has run into a problem with the pump delivery. There is a com-
pletion deadline of April 1. The portion of the contract for
repair work will be completed on Wells 2 and 3 this week. The
pumps are scheduled to be delivered the third week of April
leaving a May 1 operation date. A plan has been set up that a
temporary puma will be ,installed at Drell No. 8 if the new pumps
cannot be delivered. I7 a temporary pump is installed, it can-
not be taken out of operation and replaced with the new ones un-
til September.
Mayor Schneider read a proclamation declaring the month of Nov,
1988 as Spring clean-up, ftx-up, point -up and planting month in
the City of Plywouth.
The Comnoil accepted and filed a report on -he hiring of a human
resources specialist. Manager Willis recomawnded the matter be
reviewed in 1989.
Manager Willis reported that the Public Satoty Department has
had a problem dealing with false police and fire alarms and sug-
gsstsd amts to the existing ordinance to tighten it up and
try to further control tha number of false alarms.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-215
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Item 7-A
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -?16
PERIOD ENDINC 2le4f&
Item 7-B'
PR03ECT STATUS REPORT
Item 8-A
1988 CLEANUP PROGRAM
Item 8-B
HUMAN RESOURCE
SPECIALIST REPORT
Item 8-C
FEYISED FIRE ALARM
ORDINANCE
Item 8-0
Special Council Meeting
March d8, 1988
Page 90
Discussion followed on the number of responses per ;ear and they
cost of the permits.
Director Carlqui.,t stated the proposed ordinance would s!t flnrs
for police aria fire false alarm systems immediately ai'ter the
first false alarm. Most of the false alarms are causes' by em-
ployee carelessness or faulty detectors. One of the pro:)Iems is
that the City doesn't know how many or which businesses Lind res -
Idents have alarm systems.
Councilmember Vaslliou asked what happens to a false ali rm cal-
led in by a person.
Uirector Carlquist answered that fines are levied only for .syr -
tees that send out false alarms.
Councilmember Sisk pointed out that some alarms are intttatei by
the public.
Director Carlquist stated that false alarms which are not In the
control of the owner are not fined.
MOIION was made t -.y Councilmember Vasillou, seconded by C-)uncll- 014DIMANCE NO. 88-13
member titur, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 88-13 RELATING K ALARM AEVISLDF[R ALARM
SYS 1 t MS; AMENDINC SECTION 1155 Of TIIL PLYMOUTH C I Tv CODF rev i s - ORDINAW4F
Ing the first reissued fire permit f::e: to $100 and sub:;egtjent Item 8-0
permits at $200.
Manager Willis pn.nted nut that an annual $25 fee is r :qu!red
for r.rgistration of each system, however, if the rt stcent or
compa-y registers in December, the fee will be waived.
Uirectir Carlquist noted the ordinance would take effect !n Jan.
uary, :90 to give staff time to notify businesses ana resi
dents
Manager Willis stated It is important to hold a public info •m.i
tion meetlny to address resident concerns, but lie doesn't expect
opposition to thu ordinance.
Motinn carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MGIION was made by Mayor Schneld3r, seconded by Councilmemoer
liter, directing staff that each issue of 1'1)mnuth on Parade be-
tween now and February, 1989 Inc lu.ie notice of the new ord t -
nance, a leaflet be prepared for people hAving false illarms In-
dicating the ordinance, the ordinanace he broadcast on (:able,
and notice be planed in the water bills.
1lotion carried, i ive ayes
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March 28, 1988
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MOTION r -3s m;de by Counci lmember Sisk, seconded
Vastliou, ,o endorse the bid of Minn;;apolis/St.
cation of the 1996 summer Olympic Games.
Hot lor% carried, five ages.
by Councllmember
Paul as the to --
Manager Willis pointed ovt that some of the sche%dtiled meeting
dates are on the same day as regular Council meetings.
The Council adopted the schedL.le.
Vinager Willis stated that, of ter the issue was u1scussed
recently, the petitioner's attorney asked that the Council con-
sider a change in the ordinance to allow automotive service sta-
tions In the B-1 Zone. Discission followed re%jardtng the March
b, 1988 staff report.
Director Tremere stated Chet, if the Council agreed, staff *111
investigate the ippcoprt.•te means of implementing that, policy
direction. Another means to accomplish a similar result would
be to create a freeway district which idenc.ifies specific areas
adjacent 0 a freeway or at Interchannes where certain types of
commercial business cin bc; a^comnoda!ed. Ile presented a map
showing the zones which would be affected.
Cou.icilmemb r Visilinu stated her concern is that the proposal
doesn't address the overall benefit to the City, but is aimed at
only one parcel. She doesn't support an :,n,endmerot that would
have a citywide impact.
Councilmember Sirk stated
the City along 494 which
zlready zoned differently
trice may have merit,
there are a limited number of sites in
could be considered b:tcause some are
or already •leveloped. A freeway dls-
Councilmember Ricker stated these are the same alternative ques-
tions the Council could have considered when they first consid-
ered the petition. He doe-%n't favor changing the H-' --)ne in
the My. The owners should have unc+erstood the limit... in the
use of the property L•efore purchat-ing it.
MOTION was made by Councilmembdr
the potcntial of e itablishl ig a
areas along 45'4.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Sisk, directing staff to Judy
freeway (JI.strict in certain
It was the consens.as of the Council that the proposed change in
the B-1 zone is neither nece4sary or debireale.
Couneilmembar Zitur stated the Northwest {human Services Board is
movinq to Brooklyn Park. He asked for an alterna..e representa-
L lvt; to the Hoard. Counci lmember Vas i l lou o l fered tc; be first
alternate and Manager Willis stdted he would be second.
SUPPORTING SIFT GF -
1996 OL Yep i C GAOLS
I" fam R -F
1989190 BUDGE. T
CALENDAR
Item 8-F
CONSIDERATION
AMEND ZONING
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Item 8•-G
CCR K PORTS
Item 8-H
PO
ORDINANCE
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March 28, 1988
Page 92
Councilmember Vasliiou reported
school for American Pride Week.
OCHER BUSINESS
on her presentation .at WIdsten
Councilmember Ricker stated Councilmember I.itur's proposed Citi-
zen Sgafety Advisory Committee contains more than he would like
to see in a final version but there are safety areas which would
work better with more input from the residents. However, lie
doesn't want to infringe can the present safety committee's res-
ponsibility.
Discission followed on which items could be considered and
whether the committee should be ongoing or problem speclfir..
MOTION was made by Councilmember Iltur, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Ricker, that staff look into what the committee charge would
be and check with other cities on their activities.
Mbtlon carried, flve ayes.
Mayor Schneider stated many home buyers are ntit aware that thin -y
have obligations as part of a PUD, such as maintenance of
trails, outlots, etc., because the bu0der doesn't tell them,
and they may have to pay dues to accomplts; this.
KOTION was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by Councilmember
Sisk, directing staff to resear(.h; 1) alternatives the Coun.-Il
may have to better enstcre more information is passed to they ul-
timate consumer of single family lots and homes; and 2) the fl-
nanclal guarantee and the development contract include a de-
scription as to what is Involved with the ultimate project, such
as what outlots will look like when done and the guarantee to
Install improvements as planned and approved. Also, relevant
ordinance standards should also be considered.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Director Tremere st.. ed there is a question with the Parkers
Lake North 3rd Addit!on proposed by Laukka Development because
the maximum tot coverage appears to be exceeded by first homes
shown on building permit applications. He presei.ted the devel-
oper's proposal for lot coverage and the staff respnnse. The
question is what should the maximum ground coverage of be, given
the Council's 1pproval of the PUD Plan and the need to regulate
the coverage as the development proceeds. He recommended the
developer's architect provide a table of house size for each lot
as a measure for the building Inspectors.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated an "open ended" coverage maxtinum
was a scary precedent to set.
OTHFR BUSINESS
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Special Council Meeting
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Director Tremere stated that Mr. 1_aukkd's attorney proposed the
development will not exceed 25% overall which would include out-
lets and exclude decks. Further dismNission followed and the
Kiyor recalled the Council approved a specific plan which
lnclu.ied substantial design flexibility.
MOTION was made by Mayor
Vasiliou, directing staff
nally adopted to assure
developed.
Schneider, seconded by Councllmember
to administer the PUD plan as orlgi-
that what was represented is what is
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made L t Mayor Schneider, seconded by Councilmember
Sisk, that a commercial sauna ordinance and an adult hook store
ordinance be researched and drafted.
11otion carried, five ayes.
The: meetsag adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
City Clerk