HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-07-1989M I N U T E S
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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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
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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.
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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.
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R S01, 11 T 10N N0, 89-445
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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.
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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
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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.
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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