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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-07-1989M I N U T E S REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING is August 7, 1989 The tin of h P h n w tTeregularmeetingthelyma t City L..0 c i l as called o order by Miyor Schneider at 7:30 p.m. in the C..tmcil Cloambers of the City Center at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard on Auq%4t 7, 1989. PRESENT: Mayor Schneider, Counellmembers Ricker, Sisk, Vasiliou, ."itur ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Willis, Public Works Director Moore, Community Development Director Tremere, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Attorney Thomson, and C?ty Clerk Rauenhcrst PRESENTATIONS Cindy Anderson, Recreation Specialist, presented Mayor Schneider with the first -place trophy won by the City Gf Plymouth lifeguards in the Third Annual Metro Pool lifeguard Competttion. The participating lifeguards and staff were congratulated. CONSENT AGENDA 0 MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MINUTES MOTION was made by Councllmember Sisk, seconded by Cotincilmember ticker, to approve the minutes .P the July 24, 1989 regular council meeting. Motion carried on a Roil Call %ote, five ayes. PETITIONS, REf)UES1S AND rOMMIINICATIONS Marty Lehman appeared nv, behalf of Welsh Companies requestilin approval of a conditional use permit for retait services In Lhe 1-1 tones located at 9600 West 54th Avenue (89053). Mr . Lehman regjested clarificdtton of a portion of Condition No. 6 of the proposed resolution that steites "nor shall goods offered for sale be visible through windows." He stated that a parson looking through the w1odoo may be able to see merchandtse in the store•. Presentation of Trophy from Metro Lifeguards Competition Item 4 Lonsert Agenda Item 5 Minutes Item *6 Welsh Companies Conditional Use Permit Item 7-A 7-E-1, Reduction of Site Improvement Guarantee for RonaldItem Jecha 83009), was removed from the Consent Agenda. 0 MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MINUTES MOTION was made by Councllmember Sisk, seconded by Cotincilmember ticker, to approve the minutes .P the July 24, 1989 regular council meeting. Motion carried on a Roil Call %ote, five ayes. PETITIONS, REf)UES1S AND rOMMIINICATIONS Marty Lehman appeared nv, behalf of Welsh Companies requestilin approval of a conditional use permit for retait services In Lhe 1-1 tones located at 9600 West 54th Avenue (89053). Mr . Lehman regjested clarificdtton of a portion of Condition No. 6 of the proposed resolution that steites "nor shall goods offered for sale be visible through windows." He stated that a parson looking through the w1odoo may be able to see merchandtse in the store•. Presentation of Trophy from Metro Lifeguards Competition Item 4 Lonsert Agenda Item 5 Minutes Item *6 Welsh Companies Conditional Use Permit Item 7-A Regular Council rleet ing August 7, 1989 Page 204 Manager Willis explained that the Intent is to prevent placement of logos. signs, or displays In the windows In order to entice cuctomer.. In response to Mr. Lehman's question regarding Condition No. 7, Director Tremere stated that the condit onal use permit would be reviewed and considered for renewal by th.! City Council In six months and, typically, there would be annual staff review thereafter to assure compliance with the conditions. Councilmember Sisk questioned the im.,ber of retail uses in I -I zones In the City and whether ipproval of this conditional use permit would set a precedent. Manager Willis stated that there are very few retail uses in ;-1 zones because the retail use must meet the ordinance definition of an accessory or related rise. Attorney Thomson stated that he did not be:leve an undesirable legal precedent would be established by the ('ounell's action. MAfION was made by Councilmember Ittur, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt NEEOLUTION NO. 89-440 APPROVING A CONDI )IONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTO -SOUND ENTRONI1i FOR A RETAIL USE IN THE I-1 IONU AT 9600 54TH AVENUE NCWTH (89M), with the additlun of language In Condition No. 6: "so as to ,attract the public." In response to , quest l %on by Councilmember Sisk, tlr. Lehman stated that he was aware that retail uctes are not permitted rises In the I-1 znne when hi;. btisiness moved to this stte. Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, Ricket, I1tur, Schneider ayes; Sisk ami Vasllialj nays. MOTION was made by Counc l lme'inher Sisk, seconded by Cotint, i lmemher Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-441 APPROe.! i; ATC PLAN AND IONINC ORDINANCE VARIANCES FOR OPUS CORPORAT:UN (89024). Mocion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was macre by CounetlmembeSisk, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, .,u adopt RESOLUtION N0. S9-442 APPROVINC 1,01 CONSOL IDM I ON FOR OPUS CORPOR A 116N FOR PROPC R T V IN [H[ SOU 111WE S 1 QUADR14f OF 5411 AVENUL NOVA H AND NATHAN LANL (89024). Motion c-icrted on a Roll Call vote, flee ayes. RFSOLUTION NO, 89-440 ALLSH COMPANIF S CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1:0R AUTO-SOU40 NIRONIXt (8905)) Item 7-A RESOLUITON N0. 89-441 APROVING SITE PLAN AND VARIANCES FON OPUS CORPORATION (89024) Item *7-B RESOLUTION NO. 89-4L! APPROVINUM CONSOLIDATION 0H OPUS CORPOP A T I ON F JR Ml 11COM I Nr . ( 99024 ) Item *7 1? Regular Council Meting August 7, 1989 page 205 10 Directrr Tremere presented the staff report on the appeal of Thomas dalkins from the Board of Zopinq ruilnq of denial for a vari.inc;e from the minimum Shoreload Management setback. The reque!t is for a 32 -toot varid•oce from the 50 -toot standard Shore'and Management setback tr, add on to the existing home. An addlt,un could be constructed within Jrdinance standards. The Board of Zoning Adjustw.nts and Appeals ruled agaiidst the requested variance by a tie vote. The Board sub3equentl4 appro%ed a revised rPguest reducing the encroachment on the ea:.t side of the home t% maintain a consistent ,etbdck as elsewhere on the parcel, ihich now appears to Ge unacc;,%ptable to the petitinner. '.r.e petitioner has appealed the Board's init',I ruling of dp:tial. Thomas !,alkins, 2870 Evergreen Lane, presented his request. The Council viewed diagrams of the parcel shoring the proposed home aOultion with the standard and proposed setback,. Mr. 8alklns stated that he is planning an addition valued at $150,000 wh'^h Is an asset to the home and the area, and does not wish to cut back the project. He stated that subsequent to the Stare Department of Natural Re3ource's (DNR) le..:sr opposing further encroachment toward the water, a DNR representative visited the site and Ind sated no opposition to the requested setback reduc t loo . MOTION was made by Counc I Imember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Vaslliou, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-443 APPROVAL OF A S1,10Rf.LAND MANACEMENI SETBACK VARIANCE FOR THOMAS BALKINS 07-0!-89; MOWNI'1N to amend the Mdn mot tan wa!* made by Counc i lmember Ricker, seconded by Counci*Imembwr Vds1li011, to include a second finding that the situation i; unique because the lot is surrounded on three sides by water. h,'.Inn carried on a Roll Call vote, four ayes, 2itur nay. Motio;% as uftce amended carried on a Roll Call vote, Ricker, Sisk, l istltoio ayes; lltur ?rid Schneider nays. Cynthia Cook, InterveitLlon Peo'ect Coordinator, and Donnie Jetty, Shelter Co-Chilr, appeared un behalf of home Free requestutg a S2,000 increase in the 1989 city contrlhilti.)n t the Domestic Assai; t t Intervention Program. They explained to lr. program serviceF. IIs. Cook evlalned L'lat •xpend.tureS are anticipated to exceed revenues by $3,599 due to increased costs. They have attempted to red -ice program costs through federal grants, moving to a less exppiislve office, a;Id changing the phone rental system. The additional $2,000 w iLill iteeded. Thomas Halkins Appeal of 80tA 07-01-59) Item 7-C RuIIng FSOLUTIUN We 89-443 APPROVAL % SIIORFL kND MANAGE MEN I SETBACK VAR I ANCI_ FOR I HOMAS BALKT45 (07-01-89) Item 7-(: Regular Council Meeting August 7, 19b; Page 206 Manager Willis stated that the Council placed $2,000 In contingency in addition to the $19,000 donation authorized for the Domestic Assault Intervention Program. MOTION was made by Councilmember titur, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-444 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $2,009 FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND ACCOUNT 101-190-899.70 TO ACCOUNT N0. 101-189-899.42 FOR 1989 HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS. Councllmembsr Iltur stated that he has served three years on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Board and supports this request. Notion carried op a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Councilmember Sisk stated he would not support the proposed reduction In site Improvement guarantee for Plonald Oecha for PDA' located at 14755 27th Avenue North 1,88009). Ile stated there have been problems with project completion, specifically that the road surface repair is not up to appropriate standards and the area has not been cleaned up. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Iltur, to table the site improvement quar:rtee reduction for Ronald Oecha (88009) until the road repair has been inspected to assure conformance with city standards. Motion carried, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-445 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR ALAN MUNL.A (88121). Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Sisk, Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-446 SITF IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCF GUARANTEE VICKSBURG PLAZA (88081)0 seconded by Councilmember AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF FOR CENTURION COMPANY FOR Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councllmember Sisk, seconded by CounclLmember Ricker, 'o adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-447 ESTABLISHING POLICY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO BE_ FOLLOWED IN IHE I;dPLEMENTATION OF THE MINNESOTA E:NVIROPY.' ENTAL REVIEW rHOGRAM. Notion carried on a Roll CA11 vote, five ayes. REroOLUTI01; NSU. P4-444 INCREASE 1:0'NTRIBUTION TO DOMEST i': ASSAULT INTERVENIIOH PROGRAM Item 7-C Table Reut!ctlon of Site Improvement Guarantee for Ronald 3echa for PDI (88009) RESOLUTION N0. 89-445 SITE IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEE HEDUCIION FOR ALAN MI1NLA ( 98121) Item *7-E RESOUTION N0. 89-446 SITE IMPROVEMENT GUARANIEt REDUCTION FOR CENTURION CO. FOR VICKSBURG PLAZA 1880811 Lem *7-E-3 RESOLUTION NO. 89-447 POLICY 0 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HOARD ACTIONS item *7-f Regular Council Meeting Mea-ist 79 1989 Page 207 NOTION was made by Councllmember Sisk, seconded by Counellmem.5er Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 99-448 APP14OVING PLAICE AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ACVERTISEMENf FOR BIDS, NOP. riwsf BtNJLEVARD/FUTURE COUNTY ROAD 61, CITY PROJECT NG, 416. Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Counclimember Sisk, stern-rled by C;,uncitmember Ricker, to adopt RFSOLUTION N0,, 89-449 AWARDING BID, TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AT C.S.A.H, 6 AND FENNOROOK LANE, CITY PROJECT N0. 250. Mntlon carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. M0 i ION was made by Counc t i rK%mber Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. FRONTAGE ROAD IMPR41OkMENTS, :ITY Stsk, seconded by Counellmember 94-450 AWARDING BID, HIGHWAY 16: PROJECT N0. 833. Nation carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Director Moore stated that blas were Lake Road construction project on recommended that the Council awerd bidder, Gammon Brothers, In the amount received "or the SL-hmtdt Auquit- 3, 1989. Ire he cor%tract to the low of $721,678.67. Larry Geyerman, 10400 t Ith Avenue North, stated tie still h..is concerns about the pro'ect. He stated that the Frojrct Is coot needed at this time and is too expensive. Fie felt an Environmental Impact Statement should have been done. He stated that additional roads create mere congestion. Mayor Schneider• noted that in obtalnlnc the DNR permit, the Ctty had to orove that the road was warranted now through traffic analysis and counts. Mr. Geyerman stated that the Information the City used to ohLatn the permit was In error. The computer genow--cited tnfarmatiun rontained inaccurate numbers. Counellmrmber tltur and Mayor Schneider explained that the Schmidt Lace No. -:d crnstruetlon will reltiltve! traffic On the Inner residec;t tal streets such as Larch, Plnev iew, acid lachary, NO ION was made by Counc i lmemk,ftr Ricker, seeoccded by Councilmember lttur, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-451 kv)ARUING 11I09 SCHMID F LAKE ROAD IMPROVE ME N I S, CITY PHOJI_C f N0. 705, Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, four .lyes, Vasillou nay. 0 R S01, 11 T 10N N0, 89-445 i APPROVING PLANS AND ORDERING ADVEN T ISE.MEN T FOR WDS , NOR f I1WE5 f BLVD. FROM C.R. 47 TO 54(H AVENUE, PRO;, 416 Item "7-C RESOLUTION 179. 89-449 AWAR .tTG , AAFF C SIGNAL AT CsR, 6 AND vfRNBR00K, PR07. 25c, tem •7-H-1 RESOLUTION N0. 89-450 AWARDING BID, HIGHWAY 169 FRONiACI ROAD IMPRUVFMEN i 5, PPtO&V N0. 833 Item "7-H-2 RLSUI U l ION N0. y:' -oil AWARDING HID fOR SCH14101 LAKE NJAU I ROM I A! HAHY 11' SAN A 10GA 111'031 C 1 1115 Item 7 -H 1 Reqular C,—.,:ncil Meeting Auqust 1, 19av Page 278 M01ION was made by Count lmember Sisk, seconded by Cou;t-. i Imember RESOLU1IUR !u). 39-452 Ricker, to adopt RESOLUT EON NO. 49-452 ORDERING PURL (C HEAR14C BRUMrRe 1 . AN hG OR ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR PONDING PURPOSES, LOT VACATION OF E.ASFME:NTS 19 BLOCK 10 COTTONWOOD PLAZA ADDITION. IN :Oi IWWOOD PLAZA AWN, Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. Item *7-1 140110H was made by Councllmember Sisk, seconded by Counrl)member RESOLUTION N0, 89-45) Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-453 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING UNDER11Z NIkAN N ON 111E PROPOSER VACATiON OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AND VACATION OFEASEMI'N[S, DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR PONDING PURPOSES, OUTLOT 0 - NORr"WEST OUILOT 13 - NORTHWEST BUSINESS CAMPUS ADDITION. BUSINESS CAMPUS Item *7-3 Notion carried un a Roll Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was mode by Councilmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmemher RESOLUTION N0, 89-454 Kicker, to aoopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-454 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ORDFHING HEARING ON ON 111E PROPOSED VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASFMENT, ':ACATION OF IASEMFNT, OUTLOT A. DEENHAVEN SECOND ADDITION DEEHHAVEN IND ADON. Item *7-K Notion carried on ., ht tl Call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Coun:llmember Sisk, seconded by Councilmember HESOLUIION N0. 89-455 Ricker, to adopt RLSOLUTION NO, 59.455 MINNESOTA OLPAHTM011 OfM E NCSs A DF'PT. 07 TRANSPORTATION AGENCY ACREEMEN1. THANSPOHTAIION ACENLY ACHE E Mk N T Notion carried on a Noll Call vote, five ayes. Item *7-L MOTION oras made by Councllmembe" Sisk, seconded by Councilmemher NkSOLUIION N0. 89-454 Ricker, to adopt RESULT; T I0N 110, 89-456 DECLARING "DEUUACY OF ACCEPTING PE T I I ION AND PL T I T ION AND ORDERING NNEOAHA i 1011 OF IIENOH T , S f u f LIGHTING - cNIDF R INC HVPOH T , WESTMIWISIER ADDITION. STREET LIGHTING - wtswNISIER ADON. Motion carried on a Hull Call vote, five ayes. Item *7-M MOTION was made by Counclimember Sisk, seconded by Councllmember RESOLUTION NO, 89-457 Nicker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 99-457 HE.DUCINC l.IEV1LONM1.Ni DEVELOPHIN1 CONTRACT BOND, WILD WINGS 2ND AUDITION 89046), HONU :ICUUM ON FOR WILD WINGS 2ND AVON, Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes, 89046) Item *7-N•1 MOTION was made 6y "-..:. •! Imember Sisk, seconded by Co4mvl lrtocmber JESULUIION N0. 89-454 Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION mu. HE.DUCING UVVI LWME NT Ot 1FLOPME-NT CONTRACT BUND, WILD WINGS 3RD ADDITION 88141). BOND HE.DUCTION IOH W ILD )HB 4!N)!. Motion carried on d Noll Call vute, five ayes, 48141) Item *744-2 Regular Council Meeting August t, 1989 Page 209 NOTION was made by Councllwe.mber Sisk, seconded by Councllmember RESOLUTION N0. 69-459 Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 89-459 HEDUCINC I VELOMENr l-( N N A BOND, PAIRKERS LAKE NORTH 2ND ADD I 1 I ON ( 87006) . BOND REDUCTION FOR PANKf.RS LAKE NORTH ?ND Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. AODN. (47006) Lom "7 k-3 N01 ION was wade by Councllmember Sisk, seconded by Counci lm rp ,er cif SOLUT ION N0. h9-460 Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 69-460 REDUCING JEVFLOPMEN I 5 . I UPMENT CONTRA . . 0 BOND, PAkKERS LAKE NORTH 3RD ADDITION ( 87036) . HOW) NF DUC T I I)N FOR MARKERS LAKE' NOHT4 3RD Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, t:ve ayes. AODN. (970)": item '*7-N-4 NOTION was wade by Counc l (member Sisk, seconded Esy Counc t lmrnrher Rt.SvLU r ION N0. hn-461 Richer, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 69-441 REIMBURSING DEVELOPER VON MNIZWWjl -0-i'MO EH NiQUIRM WAIERMAIN COHSTHUCiION, WILD WINGS 3RD ADDITION i0i WATERMAIN 98141). iNSrALLA61ON IN WILD WINGS 34D .ADON. Motion carried on d Roll Call vote, five ayes. (99141) Item •7-0 MOTION was made by Councilmembe r Sisk, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION N0. 89-46' Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTtOI4 NO. 89-462 AUTHOHIIINC iXECUTION OF APPROVAL OF COHGF A SUBRCCIPIENI AGREEMENT AS , PART OF THE JOINT COOPEHA!ION SU11NE:CIPIE:N1 AGREED HT WITH L440AN HENNEPIN COUNTY FON THL ClmmuN1TY 10*4MENr WITH UEVEI.0NMkN1 HLOCK GRANI CDOG) PROGRAM YEAR XV* 1lL01 r'IN CAUNIY Item "7-P Mctlon carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes. The Council reviewed the draft 1990 Budget Priorities and 1990 Budget Priorities proposed budget calender. Discussion was held on the best way and Cdae"ndar to prioritize the budget Items. The Counc• i 1 decided to use the priorities as a tool through thm budget process and Yaw no ti --rd at this point to prioritize the Individual Items. "anager Willis stated the budget calendar could change depending on whether a speolal session of the legislature is held. Councllmember V.islltOu stated that her general prlorlttes continue to be public safety, adminlstrative costs, i .jai fees, and escrowing funds for futuir tragi maintenance. At CouncilmelMer litur's request, the following lanq.:.rge was added to Item IX (4) relating to a safety commlttee; "The issue shalt be studied to see 1t new members sho4ild be added to they existing committee or another new Commlttee established." Item IX (1) was also amended to reflect that an lndlvldu,il should be considered, rather than retdlned, to oversee the physlca: maintenance and preservation of all city bultdings. U n Requtar CounNtl Meeting August 7, 1989 Page 210 Hayor Schneider reported that Hauser Communleations has sold the 9-bal:Ie TV franchise to Klug Video of Seattle. Included In the original franchise alreemcnt was the right of first refusal In case of sale. the Cable Commission chose not to exercise that option in lieu of a $S million payment to the Commission. Legal and accounting fees wcw t d be deducted from the total. flanager Willis reported that the negotiating committee has recommended to the full Commission a dlatelbutlon program with half the amount remaining with the Commission as part of the capital budget, and half distributed among the vorlous municipalities based on number of subscribers as a percentagt of total r,bscribei%3. Plymouth's share would be apps -•Mimitel,, 400,000. Manager Willis suggested use of the funds few cable communications enhancements. Mayor Schneider stated that host of the funds should he used to bu'ld a reserve to repair and replace the City's equtpmc-nt. Councllmember Vaslllou audressed the Arrowood Lane parkinq problem. She stated that park users should be held responsible, and nalyhbors should not be expected 0 take care of the prOlem th*mselve s. She hopes that In the future t'r% staf. would be more proactive In responding to netghbonccw d problems ca. -ke:! a; park users. is'rouncllmember Vasil:Ju stateu teat she had received reF;•rts of adequate number of available baseball !actiltles. She ilio staled that Sfthool District 284 indicated at a recent meeting that they will ask the City to construct additional basehall facilities when the next elementary school 13 built. Park Dtrectcr Blank was directed to dls.%uss t'•is with Dlstrtut 284. Councllmember 1;asllto.. requested a report 'rom staff on the reason for lnereesU13 ambulance traffic and slreu s near imperial Hills. She stated that in ;979 waten North Memorial came to t',,r City for approval of their structure, one of the Planr lnq Commission concerns was effect of the traffic and siren nolse on aoutOnt, nelghhorhouds. Counctlmember Vaslllou notec4 that thror gh a petltlor the residents ou 23rd/24th Ave raje s and Troy Lane ha%#e expressed concern about the substantlal increase in cti:w and requested additional police protection. The Public Safety Dirretor has responded by letter eacouraginy the initiation of a Nelyhhorhuud Watch Program, U Cable Franchise Arruwuod Lane Parking Baseball l'acllltleas Ir c re.jsed rrafrtV M bO ar u. Cr ions ineredse M4 M Regular Council Meeting August T, 1969 Page 211 Councilmember Sisk stated that the IM;nnepin County Recycling Task force was not uninimou: on a recrmwndatlon on banning of plastics. The Mlnneapolls ordinance was used as a guide and 111 be evaluated In one year. The Committee will continue to meet every three months to act as Adwtsory to the County Board In other recycling matters. The funA ng for recycling was kept Intact. A future item to be addressed !s the possibility of prohibiting haulers to keep recyclabless all would go through the county recycling system* The Council thanked CounctioLmber Stsk for his service and good attendance on the Recycling Task Force. Counrllmember Ricker noted that the police department recently confiscated money and a vehicle !n a drug related matter. Staff was directed to report what legally can be done with the money. Councllmember Ricker stated he would like to see all morcles and property confiscated in drug related incidents, as well as money received In penalties from liquor licensees for 11quor law violations, placed In a fund to be used for druq education proyrafbs. Manager Willis reported that the PCA has conducted extensive tests on the barrels found In i4edicine Lake. So fer $w contaminates have been found. isManager Willis had received a report that the County is negotiating to acquire the Elwell Farm In extreme northwest Plymouth. Proposed uses for the property are compostlnq, county fair site, sheriff's training, and public works facility. This Is outside of the urban area dad no services are avjttjhle to the site. 0 The meeting r,is adjourned at 9:45 p.me to e CIty Clefle Recyclinq Task Force Fund for Drug Lducat lot: Progrart, Barrels In Medicine Lake: County Acquisltlon of Property In Plymouth