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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. 0 Minutes Item *5 Regular Council Meeting Much 20, 1989 Page 77 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 t 0 Reguldr Council Meeting March 20, 1989 Page 76 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 Regular Council Hooting 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. Regular Council Meeting March 20, 1989 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 Regular Council Meeting 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 Regular Council Meeting 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. Regular Council Meetinq 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