HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-20-1989MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 20, 1989
A regular
order by
Chambers
March 20,
PRESENT:
ABS -NT:
meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to
Mayor Schneider at 7:35 p.m, in the City Council
of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on
1989.
Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Ricker, Sisk, Va31li0u
and Zitur.
None
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Manager Boyles, Public Works
Director Moore, Planning Director Tremere,
Finance Director Hahn, Attorney Heine, and
Clerk Rauenhorst
Mayor Scheider congratulated the Robbinsdale Armstrong 281
team for finishing second in the boy's bas!4utball state
tournament. W also congratulated the Osseo 279 girl's
basketball team for winning their state championship.
Councllmember Utur noted that Plymouth is served by four
excellent school districts.
Consent Agenda
MOTION was made t+- Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Consent Agenda
Zitur, to adopt the Consent Agenda. Item 4
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Him lES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember
Zitur, to approve the mint.tes of the March 6 Regular Council
Meeting.
Notion carried on a Poll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION Was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilriember
Zitur, to approve the minutes of the March 13 Special Council
Nee:iny.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes, Vasiliou
abstained.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mricr Schneider o;ened a public improvement hearing at 7:40
p.m. on street lighting in Freunds and FreuAds ind Aaditions.
Na tune appeared. The heating was closed at 7:40 p.m.
140110H was made by Counci-(member Sisk, seconded by CouncilmemLar
titur, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-161 ORDERING PR03ECT - STREEP
LIGHTING, FREUNDS ADDITION AND FREUNDS 2ND ADDITION.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk,
titur, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-162
USE PERMIT FOP SANDRA A. BEBAULT FOR A
36th AVENUE NORTH (89003)0
seconded by Councilmember
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
HOME OCCUPATION AT 1C921
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Finince Director Hahn recommended that the City award the
contract for property and general liability insurance te, the
League of Minnesoti Cities Insurance Trust, St. Paul Fire and
Marine, and Hartford Insurance in a total premium amount of
1479680. In response to a question from Counctlmember Sisk,
Director Mahn reported that the City is savir-3 approximately
53100000 per year, with added coverage, compare6 to the previous
policy with CNA Insurance.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, secor,dcd by Councilmember
Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-163 AWI%RDINC THE CONTRACT FOR
INSURANCE FOR THE 1989/1990 INSURANCE PROGRAM to the League of
Minnesota Cities Irsurance Trust for %3073. St. Paul Fire and
Marine for $1,682, and Hartford Insurance for $9,025.
Motion earriid on a Roll Call voce, five ayes.
Director Moore stated that on March 13, 1989, the Cousicil held a
rut -sic Information meeting on the proposed improvements to
County Road 6 between Fernbrook Lane and County Road 101. This
proposed improvement would widen the exist1:#g road to a fo!;r
lanti road with a fifth center turn lane. There is a pedestrian
trail proposed alorg the north side of the road west of Niagara
Lane. He Umnarited resident comnents made at the information
meeting, Based on those comments, the following conditions are
contained in the proposed resolution: 1) Shorten proposed
concrete medians (axcept betweelo Vicksburg Lane and Niagara
Lane) wherever possible in order to provide access to the
adjacent driveways, but still providing safety for the protected
RESOLUTION N0. 89-161
MAS—moi,
ST<<EET LIGHTING IN
FhEUNDS 8 FREUNDS 2ND
ADDITIONS
Item 6-A
RESOLUTION N0. 69-162
SANDRA 4EBAULT
CONDITIONAL U.SE PERMIT
49003)
Item "7-A
Preliminary Layout
County Road 6
Item 7-C
RESOLUTION N0. 89-163
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PROPERTY AND GENERAL
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Ite-a 7-B
Preliminary Layout
County Road A
Item 7-C
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left turn lanes a; the mojor Intersections, 2) Provide a
guardrail along •.:e south side of the roadway from approxiwately
Niagara Lare to J!eneau .ane, due to the proposed retaining :all
and steep slope, 3) Prollide a privacy fence along the top of the
proposed retaining Rall on the south side of the roadway west of
Juneau Lai+ot. The proposed retaining wall and trail should also
be mover: as far as possible from the property line, and 4)
Provide retaining wall,#: around existing substantial trees in
order to minimize the removal of trees wherever possible.
In response to a question by Councilmember litur, Director Moore
stated that the County Road 6 project was first identified i.i
the City's Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan adopted in 1972. In
1980 it was Identified that County Road S should be upgra 'ed to
at least a four -lane road. The project formally appeared in the
Capital Improvement Program in 1986. Director Moore acted that
traffic has increased on County 'load 6 by Ion Prom 1977 to
1987. With the scheduled opening of the County Road 6/1-494
interchange in 1992, traffic: is projected to increase an
additional 90% over the 1987 counts. There is a cterrent traffic
volume of 13,000 vehicles per day, with a projected Increase to
20,000 vehiclEs by 1192, and 30,000 vehicles by 2010.
The Council received written comments from JoBett. and Mike
Ranfranz.
Director Moore noted the prelikeinary design shoMs regrading of
the Ranfranz driveway and no proposal to remove the garage.
NOTION was made by Cuuncilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember
litur, to .cdopt 1ESOLUTION NO. 69-164 APPROVING PRELIMINARY
LAYOUT, COUNTY ROAD 6 FROM FERNBROOK LANE TO COUNTY ROAD 1019
CITY PROJECT N0. A2F, with the addition of condition number S:
Further review and !edesign to flatten the curve at its peak
adjacent to Parkers Lakt to reduce encroachment on the
properties to the north of Lounty Road 6.
Al Herzog, representing Hennepin County, stated con.,ern of the
addbd condition. He questioned hnw mu -.-%h study the Council
expected for red,%ign of the curve. he stated that the County
must also cons+der h1w the curve ties into thh tntersectton.
Mayor Schneider note t that the lnters4.ction m1.43t be rebuilt and
adjustments can be male.
Timothy Phenow. 5tr jar -Roscoe -F?usch,
curve has beep rediced somewhat from
Consideration can st 11 be made to move
lake, provided the DMR does not object.
Ince, stated that the
its original concept.
the road cic,ser to the
RESOLUTION N0. 89-164
APPROVING PRELI; NARY
LAYOUT, COUNTY ROAD 6
Item 7-C
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March 20, 1989
Pate 79
The Council discussed the placement of medians and the desire to
provide access to the •idjacent driveways. Mr. Herzog stated
that medians would be shortened wherever possible, however, if
a substantial nwi-ber of accidents occur, medians would then be
extended for Wety.
Discussion was held cm the trail placement. Councilmember
W*3111OU suggested that consideration be given to a 4' trail on
each side of County Roal 6, rather than one 8' trail.
Councilmember titur suggested that the guard rails be placed as
low as possible so as not to interfere with residents' view of
the lake.
Mr. Herzog stated that guard rails are installed at a standard
height.
Councilmember Vasiliou w.is concerned that the aftected residents
have been given too little time to consider and commat on the
County Road 6 proposal. She stated that many residents received
the first notice of the aroject at the information meeting.
F. Allen Costantine, 14912 County Road 6, objected to the
project and specifically to the guard rail on the south side.
He noted the difficulty for bicyclists getting across four or
five lanes of traffic an -i over a guard rail. to get to the lake.
He stated that this project was not initiated by the residents
of County Road 6, and this wan the first notice he had received
that Minnesota Lane may be closed. Mr. Costantine stated that
If the County was truly concerned about safety, it would have
Installed the traffic light that residents have requested for
several years. He questioned the need for the improvement and
the feasibility of the City's plan to "bisect" Parkers Lake Park
with a four lane road, and the safety of the proposed pedestrian
tunnel.
MOTION to amend the vain motion was made by Councilmember
Ricker, seconded b;- Councilmember litur, to add Condition 6 as
follows; The proposed trail on the north side of the road be
deleted, and replaced with a i' sidewalk on both the north and
south sides of County Road 6 from Dunkirk Lane west to the
eAisting sidewalk.
Motion to amend carried, five ayes.
Councilmember Ricker questioned effects of the project to the
Hunsness' circular driveway and trees at 17020 County Road 6,
and directed staff to contact the owner to clarify effects to
the property resulting from the project.
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Page 80
Mayor Schneider sungested that the engineers consider redcsi n9
of the curve as directed and return to the Council with a final
concept plan before beginning construction drawings. He
verified that at the final concept plan stage there would still
be time for input and change.
Councilmember Sisk responded to Ir. Constantine's comment
regarding the "bisecting" of the park. He clarified that
Packers Lane Park is essentially complete. A playfield will be
constructed on :he north side of County Road 6, but these are
separate projec s and distinct parcels of property.
Mayor Schneider stated that the need for the project !s based on
current, and fu..!lre traffic demands resulting from the proposed
County Road 6/T-494 ;nterchange, as well as the congestion of
Highway 55 and a2. Although he voted against the schedule for
the County Roat 6/I-494 interchange installation, he stated that
he supports thr County Road 6 project because of the projected
drastic incre4:a to traffic: and that the current road cannot
handle any mors traffic than currently exists.
Councilmember 1'asiliou stated she wild vote for the project at
this prellmincey stage, however, reiterated her concern that the
residents have not had sufficient time to consider the project.
Councilmember itur stated he would support, the project hecause
of traffic ant safety concerns.
Councilmember Sisk questioned whether consideration should be
given to alternatives to the proposed pedestrian tunnel, such as
an above -ground walkway, traffic lights with crosswalk, etc.
Director Moore stated there will be a walkway at the traffic
signal, but Vie tuimel was planned as part of the park system.
Main motion, s once amended, carried on a Roll Call vote, five
ayes.
ADMINISTRATIY" MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded
by Councilmember Zitur, to direct staff to study and report on
the feasibil'ty of alternate methods of moving pedestrians from
Parkers Lano Park to the playfield at the intersection of
Niagara and Zounty Road 6.
Motion carp , td, five ayed.
MOTION % ,-. made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-165 APPROVING
CHANCE OR.)ER N0. 39 CONSTROCTIGN OF FIRE STATION NO. III, CITY
PR03ECT NJ. 615.
is Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, f l.ve ayes.
RESOLUTION N0. 89-165
CHANCE D.. 0. 3 FOR
FIRE STATION NO. IT[
PROJECT N0. 615
Item 7-D
Reg•. `ar Council Meeting
Mar . 4 209 1989
Pays 81
Assistant Manager Boyles explained the request of Wrr,i; Medicine
Lake Community Club for an amusement license for their annual
carnival, July 28 through July 30. The Club is requesting a `no
hour extension of the permitted hours so that rides would be
allowed until 10:00 p.m. each night with a cleanup curfew of
11:00 p.m. Area residents have requested that more restrictive
conditions be placed on the amusement license than in previous
years. The Club has also requested approval of a parade on a
public street. Because of liability considerations the City has
not previously closed public streets for any reason except for
public health or safety. Assistant Boyles stated that staff has
annually set with ropresentatives of the neighborhood and
Community Club to attmmpt to resolve problams which occur as a
result of the Club's operation. The conditions placed on the
license in previous years are a result of those meetings.
Judy Carlson, Vice President of the West Medicine Lake Community
Club, responded to neighbors' concerns that the Zarnival would
be set up durinq the night. She assured the Council that the
carnival vendor would be instructed to set up and take down
during the permitted '-sours of operation. Ms. Carlson requested
the neighbors' tolerance for the event which is only three days
a year. She stated that an off-duty Plymouth police officer is
present at the Club during the event from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00
a.m. each evening. The Club assn hires a security officer that
iorks all other operating hours.
3ayme Hla-.tacek, 11831 18th Avenue !forth, stated that residents
bordering the Club should be made known 0 Council meetings
sere it.ms concerning the Club are discussed. She stated that
the ne'ghborhood is directly affected by noise, traffic, a.:d
litter from Club events.
Jay P. Nelson, 1735 Forestview Lane, stated that an acceptable
level of comnromise has been achieved through negotiation, at
least for the Club's annual carnival, and encouraged the Council
not to allow expansion of the event or lessening of the lic"nse
conditions. He objected to a parad4 and suggested that the
Community 'lub give thought to moviii:j large events to a more
commercial area, condusive to additional traffic, rather titan
continuing to burden the adjacent residential area.
Frank Cleave, 1730 Forestview Lane, stated that if there wt°e no
problems the rest of tht year, he would have no obj-ctlon to
this three day event. dowever, rental of the Club tc private
groups has resulted in noise and loitering proble+ s o,.oiinh the
year. He stated that operation of the 1988 carnial was not a
problem, however, carnival equipment was delivered during the
night and clean-up continued well past the curfew restriction. a
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Parch 20, 1989
Page 82
Doll and Darrel Reveling, agents of the West Medicine LakeDollyg 9
Communit v Club, stated that bands have been restricted due to
the noi:.o problem. Mr. Reveling stated that the Club receives
blame for all activities that happen in the area. Considerable
efforts have been made by the Club to appease the neighbors.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by
Councilmember Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 82-166 APPROVAL OF
AMUSEMENT LICENSE, WEST MEDICINE COMMUNITY CLUB, amending
Condition No. 2 to allow an extension of outdoor hours until
10:00 p.m. with a clear-up curfew of 11:00 p.m.
MOTION to amend was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by
Councilmember Ricker, that outdoor hours of operation be allowed
until 8:00 pome with a 9:00 p.me clean-up curfew on Sunday.
Notion to arend carried, four ayes, Sisk nay.
Dolly Reveling assured the Council that set up and dismantling
of equi,vwnt will take place during the approved hours.
Main motion, as once amended, carried on a Roll Call vote, four
ayes, Sisk nay.
ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by
Councilmember Zitur, that the off-duty officer working tho event
provides a report to the Council within two weeks following the
carnival on experiences of the event, as well as a department
report analyzing the carnival, specifically relating to closing
and curfew hours.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded by
Councilmember Ricker, to approve a parade for the West Medicine
Lake Community Club.
Mayor Schneider was concerned nith closing 26th Avenue for a
parade. He stated that the Club received an extension of hours
for their carnival. If there are no problems associated with
the carnt•-al, perhaps next year a parade could be considered.
Councilmember Ricker stated the parade would promote compunity
unity.
Councilmember Sisk was concerned with potential traffic problems
by allowing the closing of a street for a parade.
Margaret Reed, member of the West Medicine lake Community Club,
reported on parades held in previous years. She anticipated
this year's parades to be 10-12 units.
RESOLUTION N0. 89-166
A ROVING!- T
LICENSE FOR WEST
MEDICINE LAKE
COMMUNITY CLUB
Item 7-E
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March 20, 1989
Page 83
Mrs. Hlavachek stated opposition to the parade route going
through her neighborhood.
Motion failed, Ricker and 71tur ayes; Sisk, Vasillou, and
Schneider nays.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilt;nmher RESOLUTION N0. 89-167
Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-167 APPROVING Am) APPROVING 1989-91
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A 1989-1991 LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LABOR AGREEMENT
CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND LAW ENFORCENENT LABOR SERVICES, INC. LOCAL BETWEEN CITY AND. LAW
18, REPRESENTING PLYMOUTH POLICE OFFICERS. ENFORCENE14T LABOR
SERVICES
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Item 7-F
MO"ION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconued by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. 89-168
Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION N4, 89-168 APPROVING 1989-90 GARBAGE APPROVING 1989-90
HAULER LICENSE APPLICATIONS. GARBAGE HAULER
LICENSES
Motion carried on a Rcll Call vote, five ayes. Item *7-G
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. b9-169
Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-169 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS APPROVING DISBURSE -
FOV THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1989. MENfS FOR PERIOD
ENDING 2-28-89
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Item *7-H
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. 89-170
Zitur, to adopt RESG',UTION N0. 89-170 AWARDING OF BIO FOR 1989 AWARDING BID FOR 1989
DISEASED TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL. TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL
Item *7-I-1
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Counctlmember RESOLUTION NOo 89-171
Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-171 AWARDING BID FOR 16 FOOT AWAR 1 BID TZT 16
ROTARY MOWER. FOOT ROTARY MOWER
Item *7-I-2
Notioo carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Counctimember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. 89-172
Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-172 APPROVING PLANS AND APPROVING PLANS ARD
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, PLYMOUTH SPECIFICATIONS AND
CREEK PARK PARKING LUT IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT N0. 910. ORDERIIAG ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, PLYMOUTH
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. CREEK PARK PARKING LOT
PROJECT 910/Item *7-3
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. 89-173
11tur, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-173 AMENDING POLICY RELATING AMENDING EROSION
TO EROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL. CONTROL POLICY
Item *7-K
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
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March 20, 1989
Page 84
MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by
Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-174 AUTHORIZING
OF A OOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN
HFNrEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL.
Motion carried on a Rcll Call vote, five ales.
Councilmember
THE EXECUTION
THE NORTHWEST
Director Moore expla!ned that the cost for steel sheeting
installation fot the Fire Station III firing range is estimated
as $1,000 and will be paid outside the contract.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to accept the Project Status Report.
Motion carried, five ayes.
The Council reviewed a proposed position write-up for Board and
Commission members, and comments received.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by
Councilmember Zitur, to approve the Volunteer Board & Commission
member position write-up as proposed.
Nonoil carried, five ayes.
Councilmember Zitur
School District 281
attended the o—wernmental Affairs meeting of
and will provide the Council with minutes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by
Councilmember Zitur, to direct staff to monitor for speeding the
area of 41st Avenue south of old County Road 9 in the Mission
Planned Unit Development, and to provide the Council with a
status report on radar results. Also investigate overnight
parking on the street or boulevard and provide a report by
May 1, 1989.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she would be out of town and
unable to attend the May 22 Board of Review meeting.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked when the Cour.cll would receive a
legislative report. A report will be provided at the next
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
f
ity Clerk
RESOLUTION N0. 89-174
APPROVING NORTHWEST
HENNEPIN HUMAN
SERVICES COUNCIL JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT
Item *7.L
Project Status Report
Item 8-A
Board and ('eamission
Member r'osition
Write-up
Item 8-B
CCR Reports
Item 8-C