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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-03-1989MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL NEFTING January 39 1989 is The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council ordor by Mayor Schneider at 7:35 p.m. in the Chambers of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth January 3, 1989. PRESENT: Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Ricker, and Zitur. City Maneger Manaqer Boyles, Planninq Director Works Director Moore, City Attorney Clerk Rauenhorst ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS was called to City Council Roulevard on Sisx9 Vas IIIOU 0 Willis, A:islstant Tremere, Public Thomson, and City Mayor Schneider presented a S400 check to Rruce and Mary Manthex, winners in the "That's Not Trash, It's Cash" recyclinq contest. Tim Phenow, Strgar, Roscoe, Fausch, Inc., presented the preliminary engineering report on construction of a portion of Schmidt Lake Road in Wild Winos Znd Additton -%ad Zachary Heights Addition, Project 705. He described the proposed project at an estimated cost of S2S9,300. Councilmember Vasillou asked whether any further action should be taken by the Council until the necessary DNR persalts are received. Director Moore stated that this section of the road is necessary to accommodar4 new residential developments and does not require a DNP permit. 7lrector Tremere stated that final development contracts have been sent are details which the developers themselves, plats are prepared and to the developers. There need to address between MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Mayor Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-01 RfCFIVING PRELIMINARY EAGIOEF:RING REPORT, SCHMIDT LAKF ROAD IMPROVFMFNTS, CITY PROJFCT N0. 705. Councilmember Vasiliou clarified that she did not object to sending this preliminary report to the Special Assessment Committee, but does not necessary support the project at th!` time. She stated that it is difficult to stop a project once the process has bt;en started. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes, Vaslllou nay. RFCYCL ING WINNERS RESOLUTION N0. 89-01 RFCFIVTNG PRFLIMINARY REPORT, SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD IMP., PROP. 70S Item 4-A Regular Uauary Page 2 Council Heating 3, IV69 tYMENT AGENDA Mayor Schneider removed Item 8-0 from the Consent Agenda and added Item 8-G-5. MOTION was made :vy Counc1110e0ber Sisk, seconded by Counctlmember Vasiltou, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MI MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to approve the minutes of the December 19 Regular Council heeting. Potion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Mayor Schneider added Item 9-6 to the Agenda, City position on E.I.S. for Waste Transfer Station. e`U9l.IC HEARING i W. Mayor Schneider opened a public hearinq on amendinr Resolution No. 84-344 authorising the vacation of Ranchview Lane and drainage and atillty easements along the west property line of Lot 1, Block 1, Metro Industrial Park, No one appeared and the hearinq was closed. 401ION Was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember litoar, to adopt RESOLUTION ANO. 89-02 AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 84-344 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF RANCHVIEW LANE NORTH OF :8TH AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOT 19 BLOCK 1, METRO INDUSTRIAL PARK. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. PET1113"I REQUESTS AND COMMUNICAIIONS MOTION Was made by Mayor Schaltder, seconded by "'ounctimember Sisk, to reconsider the acttoit taken at the December 1^, 194K ik%utlnq relative to the ?-?. vote on the Drr vtch appeal of the Board of Zoning Adjustments ann Appeals ruling of dental. Motion carried, fiva ayes. Dan Ornavich, 16815 22nd Avenue :forth, restated his apt',ebal of the Board of loninq Adjustments and Appeals ruling of denial for a variance from the minimum front yard setback requtrtm jt. He stated that the ortgtnal platting leaves his corner lut at d it adv antage to other lots in the neighborhood because of the curved road. Consent Item S Agenda Minutes Item *6-A RESOLUTION N0. 89-0? V ATION tip WRTi"WN CF RANCHVIF.W LANE IN METRO INDUSTRIAL PARK Item 7-A Rec-ns±derattor, of Dan Ornav tch Appea 1 of Hoard of Zoning rultnq Item 8-A r U Raqular Council Meeting January 3, 1989 Page 3 Councilmember Zi.ur noted the unusual curve if -to the lot and didn't recall similar situations. Director Tremere and Mayor Schneider st.,ted that the situation Is not unique. Councilmember Vasiliou stated that the issue is that It is Possible to construct all amenities proposed by the applicant while maintaininq the required setbacks. The applicant has chosen not to propose that design. Dirac--ue Tremere clarified that for a variance to be approved, It caust satisfy all six of the variance criteria standards. MOTION was made by Mayer Schneiders seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION We 69-03 Vasillou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-03 DENIAL OF THE APPEAL OF DAN DRNAVICH DAN ORHAVICH FROM BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS RULING DENIAL OF APPEAL OF 12-02-88). BOARD OF ZONING RULING Item S-A Motion carrier on a Roll Call vote, Schneider, Va3lliOU, Sisk ayes; Ricker. Zitur nays. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION We 89-04 Vasillou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-04 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF FINAMC AL GUARANTEE SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEF FOR GARY BLEUM FOR PRODESIGN (88113). BOND REDUCTION Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. GARY RIEIIM/PRODESIGN Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. 88113) Item *S -C-1 Item *&B-1 MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. 89-05 Vastilou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89.05 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF FIN ALWMANTIEU SITE PERFORMANCE. GUARANTEE FOR RYAN CONSTRUCTION FOR OSrRYE AND BOND REDUCTION ANDERSON (88073). COMP164Y FOR MIVSION RYAN CONSTRUCTION FOR LUNDGRFN RHOS. FOR OSTBYE AND ANDERSON Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. 88073) Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. I term *9-g-2 MOTION was made by Counctlmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vasillou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-06 AUTHORIZING RFLEASF OF RESOLUTION NO. 89-06 SITE PERFORMANCE GUAPANTFE FOR OPUS CORPORATION FOR TFCH WEST 55 FINANCIAL GUARANTE 85051). BOND RFLFASF OPUS CORPORATION FOR Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. TECH WEST 559 85051) Item *S -C-1 MOTION was made by Co:mcilmember Sisk, seconded by Counellmember RESOLUTION N0. 89-07 Vasillou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-07 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF' FINANCIAL GUARANTL. SITL PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR LUNDGRFN BROTHFRS CONSTRUCTION ROM) RFLEASF COMP164Y FOR MIVSION PONDS (A-338). LUNDGRFN RHOS. FOR MISSION PONDS A-338) Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Item '8-C-2 0 Regular Council Meeting 3anuury 3, 1989 Page 4 NOTION was wade by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vastliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-08 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT - STREET LIGHTING WILD WINGS 2ND .ADDITION. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made by Counclimember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTICN NO. 69-09 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, PR03ECT We 9219 SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA - PRIME WEST BUSINESS PARK 3RD ADDITION. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Counclimember Vasitlou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-10 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AND DRAINAGE EASEME4TS FOR PONDING PURPOSF_S, OUTLOT A - PRIME WEST BUSINFSS PARK 3RL' ADDITION. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Counctlmember Vasiltou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-11 REDUCING DEVFLOPME.NT BOND; OF_ERWOM GLEN PLAT TWO (87010 FKA 86080. Notion carried on a doll Call vote, five dyes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vaslltou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. h"-12 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, HERITAGE RIDGE ADDITION (86087). Notion carrleO on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Counellmember Sts, seconded by Councilmember Vastllou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-11 REDUCING DFVEL%MENT BOND, BASS LAKE HEIGHTS 4TH ADDITION (85126). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vastllou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-14 REDUCING OFVFLOPMENT BOND, ARMSTRONG RIDGE ADDITION (80011). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vdstltl)u, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-15 REDUCING DEVFLOPMENT BOND, PLYI'OUTH HIi1-5 3ii) ADDITION (811332). Mot,, ion carr led on a Rot Call vote, five ayes. RESOLUTION N0. 89-08 Rk. LVIN R 0 AND ORDERING IWROVEMF NTS STREET LIGHTING IN WILD WINGS 2ND ADON. Item •8-D WSOLUTION NO. 89-09 ADOP NG AFSFSSWNrS PRIME WEST BUSINESS PARK, PROJECT N0. 9?1 Item 08-E RESOLUTION NO. 89-10 ORDERING HEARING ON VACITION OF EASEMENTS LN PRIME WEST BUSINESS PARK IRD ADON. Item ":4-F RESOLUTION H0. 89-11 ULVkL(WMENT C"ONTNACT BOND REDUCTION DEERWOOD GLFN PLAT TWO 87010 ) Item •8-G-1 RESOLUTION N0. 89-12 DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BONI) REDUCTION HERITAGE RIDGE ADON. 86087) Item •8-G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 99-13 DEVFLOPMENT CONTRACT BOND RED1 IC T I ON BASS LAKE NTS. 4TH ADON. (85126) Item •8-G-3 RE SOLUT ION N0. 89-14 DEVE:.OPMENT CONTRACT BONI) REDUCTION ARMSTRONG R / DGE ADON . 80011) r tem *S -G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 89-15 DEVFLOPMENT CONTRACT BOND REDUCTION PLYMOUTH HILLS 1RD ADDN. 0103?) Item "H -G-5 Reqular Council Meeting January i, 1989 Page S NOTION was made by Vasiliou, to adopt INPROVEAENTS, CITY PROGRAM, Councilmemher Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION NA. 89-16 CALL'NG FOR HEARING ON PROJECT N0. 8010 1989 STREET RECONSTRUCTION Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MDYIUN was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUT1O4 NO. 89-17 CALLING FOR HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS, HARBOR LANE - NQRTH OF GLEASON LAKE DRIVE, CITY PROJECT N0. 912. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councllmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-18 APPROVING CHANGF ORDER N0. 1 DEEP WELL N0. 10 PUMPING FACILITY, CITY PROJECT N0. 914. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember vaslltou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-19 Ae4 LADING FWaINEFRINC SERY:!'F.S AGREEMENT, RONFSTROO, ROSENE., AP7)kk',IK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. iMotion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Director Moore stated that property owners in currently effected areas have been notified of the City's intent to establish a surcharge for properties which dischargt% surface water to the sanitary sewer system. Attorney Thomson explained the proposed ord';iance and noted that a property owner has the right to appeal the Ctty Manager's decision relative to a surcharge to the Council. Thi ardinance is intended to give the City Manaqer discretion to determine a surcharge cost for a particular area. Mayor Schneider asked whether `inancinq was available to properties that may be ex remely costly to correct, Manager Willis stated that should situat;ons arise, the City would consider making necessary Improvements with modest financinq. Councilmember Ricker was concerned of whether the proposed surcharge would correct the problem because no fine is Imposed. Attorney Thomson stated misdemeanor, however it proposed ordinance may be dlscherglnq Evrface water that v!olatlon of thi•3 is very difficult to do lncer ttve for people to the sen t tory system, ordinance is a enforce. Th,A to d i scon t iriue RESOLUTION NO. 89-16 SETTING HFARING 7OR 1989 STREET RECONSTRUCtIONr' PROJECT N0. 801 Item •8-4-1 RESOLUTION N0. 89-17 SETTING HEARING ON PROJECT N0. 912 HARBOR LANE - GLEASON LAKE OR. to 7TH 4VF. Item •8-H-2 RESOLUTION N0. 89-18 CH-kNG . 1 WELL NO,, 10 PUMPING FACILITY Item *8-I RESOLUTION N0. 89-19 AME NnREffrTORMIRra RATES Item ' 4-;I Ordinance estab:lshirtq surface water surcharge Item 84 Regular Council Meeting untiary 39 1989 Page 6 Counellmemsber Ricker stated that he would prefer a flat penalty tee rather than on an area by area basis at the determination of the Manager, and questioned the justification and ability to prove such figures. Councilmember Sisk agreed that a flat fee woul-4 simplify the procedure. MUTIOI4 was made by Coune,ilmember litur, becanded by Councilmember Sisk, to adopt ORDINANCE NO, A9-01 AN ORDINANCE. RELATING TO PURL.iC HEALTH AND WELFARE; AMENDING SECTION 715.01 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE AND AMING A NEW SUBSECTION TO SECTION TO SECTION 715 OF THE CODE. NOTION to amend the main motion was mad by Counctlwwmber Ricker, seconded by Mayor Schneider, to amend Stibdivislon 6 to state that the amount of the surcharge Is to be determined periodically by the City Council and based on the amount of the Increased sewage treatment cost to the City caused by the discharge of surface cater into the sanitary sewer system. Notion to amend carried, five ayes. isMain motion as once amended carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember ittur, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NU. 89-20 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER N0. 19 FIRE STATION N0. j, CITY PROJECT N0. 615. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Counc;lmember Vasillou, to ddupt RESOLUTION N0. 99-21 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, PROJECT N0. 902, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERKAIN AREA - FERNHR+JOK MANOR. Motion carried on a R,%11 Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was :,ade by Mayor Schneider, seconded b,. Counctlmumber Iltur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 8942 APPOINTING Jerry Sisk DEPUTY MAYOR FnR 1989. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes, Ricker nay. 1» scus..ion was held on destgnatton of the official newspaper for 1459. Councilmember Vaslltou stated the City is remiss in destgnatinq a newspaper with approximately 2,000 subscribers and no reporter coverinq the Plymouth Council meetinq%. ORDINANCE N0. 69-01 ESTABLISHING A SURCHARGE FOR SURFACE WATER IN SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM Item 8-K RESOLUTION N0. 89-20 ORDERNW FIRE SYATION N0. 3 PROJECT NO. 615 Item a -L RESOLUTION NOe 89-21 AIWTING ASSESSMENTS PROJECT NO. 902 FE:RNHROOK MANOR ADON. Item *8-M RF.SOLUTION NO. 89-22 XPP61NTINCp U Y MAYOR FOR 1989 Item 8-N-1 r Regular Council wary 39 1989 Page 7 Meeting Councilmember Zitur stated that the Week..1 News does not cover the entire City, and the POST covers most of the area. NOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Cowellmember Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-23 DESIGNATING The Plymouth Post OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1989. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, Ricker, Zitur, Schneider acres; Sisk and Vasitiou nays. NOTION was made by Councilmember Vasillou, seconded by Colrncilmember Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-24 APPOINTINI; OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS FOR 1989. NOTION to amend war, made by CounctImember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Zltur, to delete saving and loan institutions from the list given the problems these institutions have been experlenctng,, Motlov, to amend carried, five ayes. Main motion as once amended carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. NOTION was made ty Councllmt,rxber ZttLr, to SURETY AND BLANKET BOWS 41 Councilmember Vaslllou, seconded by adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-21 RATIFYING FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 1999. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasitiou, seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt RESLLUTION NO. 89-26 DES10ATINu CITY HFALTH OFFICER FOR 1989. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, f l% a ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopi RESOLUTION N0. 89-27 APPOINTMENT COUH%IL COORDINATING REPRE % NTATIVFS FOR 1989. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasitiou, seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NI). 89-28 DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY. Motion carried on a Roll Call %ote, fl P ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 89-23 DESMAMIC OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1989 Item 8-N-2 RESOLUTION NO. 89-24 D S GNATING 0 FICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 1989 Item A -N-3 RESOLUTIJN N0. 89-25 RATUYNC SURETF BLANKET PONDS FOR EMPLOYEES Item 8-N-4 RESOLUTIr`M NO. 89-26 MUNXTINC OUVO OFFICER FOR 1999 Item 8 -N -S RESOLUTION MO. 89-27 APPONTINC tOUNCIL COORDINATING RENRESFM- TATIVES FOR 1989 Item 8-N-6 RESOLUTION N0. 89-28 APM19NENTS SUHURBAN RATE: AUTHORITY Item 8-N-7 lb I Regular Council Meeting 3anuary, 1989 Page 8 NOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 89-29 OES XNATINC I)tRECT(WA AND AL1EROATE DIRECTOR TO THE ELM CREEK WATFR C(XiSERVATION DISTRICT. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Mayor Senneider stated that 0-1%re are vacancies effective January 31, 1989 on the Plan.tinq Commission, Housing avid Redevelopment Authority, Board of Zoninq Adjustments and Appeals, .and Park and Recreation Advisory Commissloti. Staff was directed to notify the newspapers regardinq the vacancies ano Inviting citizens to submit applications by noon Friday, January 20. The Council will Interview applicants on January 24 or 28 at the Mayor's discretion. MOTION was made by Council -:ember Zitu, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to reappoint Antta Voqel and Cary Swedberq to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board for a one year term. Motion carried on a Roll Cell vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Counctlmember Ricker, secondee! by Counctlmember Zltur, to appoint Linda Dieleman and Houstnq Specialist Milt Dale (Executive Committee) to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for a one-year term. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, ilve ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councllmember Vasiliou, to appoint Helen LaFave and James G. Willis to the Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation for a one --year term. Motion carried on d Roll Call tote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by Councllmemher Vastltou, to sat May 9 as thc. date for the City's Hoard of Rev;ew meetinq, with the foilow-uo date of May 2?* Moti,n carr led ori a Roll Call vote, five ayes. The Council ,,#-vle:wed the r3rojec.t Status Repurt, Mayor Schneider shared with the Council and requested input on the comments he will ma.e at the public hearinq oo. January 5 relatinq to th; Waste Transfer Station, He noted the potentlil change in traffic patterns If the facility were approveJ. 0 RESOLUTION NO. 89-29 AP°OINTMENTS TO FLM CREUK WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Item S -N-7 Board and Commission Vacancies A,ipointments tc West Hennepin Human Services Plar:nlnq &%drd Appointments to Plorthwcst Hennepin human Services Courn^ i i App.)LIM.nts to Northwekt iuburbs Community Access Corporacion Set Ro4rd (•f Review Da tes Project Stdtus Report I K #*n 9-A 0 Regular Council Meeting January 39 1959 Page 9 In response to Council uestions Director Tremere stated that a0 4 conditional use permit/site plan approval would be based on ordinance standard^. If the City does not allow a transfer facility, it would be arbitrated by Ve Metropolitan Couc.cil, pursuant to state law. MOTION was made by Couutcileember titur, :aconded by Solid Masse Transfer Councilmember Slsk, to approve the Mayor's statement as the Station Hearinq City's position on r Solid Waste Transfer Station, with the Inclusion of comments relatinq to changing tra'fic patterns in the industrial parks, and potential effects on well water quality* Notion aimed, five ayes. Councilmember Ricker objected to a proposed Northwest Cities Cade TV program on the comuni t' 1, center i uol is meeting featuring Counelleber Sisk arid Park Director Rlank. He stated that the Council Pstablished a timeline and the entire Council should determine what information, if any, should be aired. The suggestion of this program was not shared with the Council or the Architectural Select+on Committee, Councilmember Vasiliou agreed and stdsed the entire Council is should be Involved. Mayor Schneider descrioed the content of the proposed program. Councilmemher Information of approval. The public on what Issue and to meetinq. Sisk stated that he a possible program with purpose of the program has taken place so far encourage attendance a should have shared the the Council for inpUt and vas solely to educate the oai th--: community center the January 19 public MOTION was snide by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Vasitlou, that no cable programs relative to the community center be aired -inti! after Jenuary ive Notion carried on a Roll fall vote, flicker, litur, Vasilicu aye!, Sisk and Schneider nays. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vaslliou, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, that the public Information meetinq on the co:m;wiity center on January 19 be cablecast live. MOTION to amend the main motion was made: by Councllmember tltur, seconded by Cosincilmember Ricker, that any person speakinq at the is ltrtnq must first identify themself by name and address. C, Proposed Center Cnmmun;ty Regular 3anuary Page 10 Council Meeting 3, 1989 Motion to amend carried, five ayes. Main motion as once amended carried, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to direct staff to purchase display As in all three newspapers announcing the location, date, and subject of the public meeting. Motion carried, five ayes. Manager Willis stated that the City wis contacted by a local sign ctm pany with respect to courtesy or bus benches. The eompanv had been contacted by Medicine Lake Lines and asked to site benchez along routes served 5y Plymouth Metrolink and Medicine Lake Lines. Most, it not all existing benches are in the right-of-way and no pertotts have been issued. Since courtesy benches are not addressed by the Zoning ordinance, they are not allowed, onless they are defined as advertising signs, In which case they ara allowed only in I-1 and B-3 districts. Councilmember Sisk stated that these benches can become an Inopportune place to loiter and a potential hazard. Councilmember Ricker stated the liability concern and noted that this use needs to be consistent with the policy on other uses in the right-of-way. MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilenember Zitur., to prohibit courtesy benches in the right-of-way and to give owners a reasonable time to remove the existing benches. Mayor Schneider stated that the City has not given thw owners the opportunity to show cause and wanted further information before prohibiting courtesy benches. SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember titur, that now courtesy benches are prohibited at this time acid all benches in the public right -0 -way must be rercct#ed withsn six months, unless the owner satisfies the Council's concerns of safety/ liability issues and the question of whether the use is primarily for advertising or actual use. The owners are invited to address the CounQ11 at a future meeting. Motion carried, five ayes. 0 Cwrtesy Bus Benches 0 Regular Council Meeting January 3, 1989 Page 11 Councilmember Sisk stated that selling ads in City publications will greatly help to deter publication costs. We noted a number of issues that may need to be addressed in the future including advertising that is tasteless or not in the best interest of the community. Councilmember Zitur stated that the POST recently reported that not all Councilmetnbers had voted to establish the Architectural Selection Committee for the proposed community center, however, all five had voted for the establishment of the committee. MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Counclimember Sisk, that the tax distribution chart be included In the next Plymouth on Parade issue. Motion carried, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by Councilmember Sisk, that Councilmembers Ricker and Vasiliou be appointed to develop a draft of the City Manager's performance objectives by January 23 based on suggested objectives submitted by each Councilmember. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. 1 rk City publication ads POST Article Plymouth on Parade Manager's Objectives Performance