HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-22-1991MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 22, 1991
The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council
was called to order by Mayor Bergman at 1:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3000
Plymouth Blvd., on July 22, 1991.
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembera
Ricker, Vasiliou, and Zitur
ABSENT: Councilmember Helliwell
STAFF PRZSE14T: City Manager willia, Assistant
Manager Boyles, Community Development Director
Tremere, Public Works Director Moore, Finance
Director Rahn, Park Director Blank, Public Safety
Director Carlquist, City Attorney Thomson, and
City Clerk Rauenhoret
YR P RNTATIONS
Steve Polson, Polson-Trossen-Wright Architects, City Center Space
presented the City Center Space Needs Report. He Needs Report
stated the purpose of the report is to address item 4-A
the issue of how much additional space andrenovationoftheexistingcitycenterspace is
needed Ince the public safety department moves to
its new building.
The study focused on five departments:
administration, community development, park and
recreation, finance, and public works, as well as
meeting room and public common apace. The study
projects apace needs to the year 2011, assuming
that the ratio of staff to population romaine the
same. Mr. Polson stated it is essential that
work areas be arranged to accommodate efficiency,
and he showed diagrams which reflect functional
arrangement.
He stated that the office and meeting apace areas
currently occupy 14,000 sq. ft., compared to the
actual current need of 19,500 sq. ft. By the
year 2011, he estimated the need st 29,000 sq.
ft. The total estimated cost to renovate the
existing space, construct an expansion, and
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July 22, 1991
Page 263
construct the link to the public safety building
is $2,121,000.
Mayor Bergman stated that at a study session held
prior to the meeting, staff was given direction
to propose financing alternatives for such a
project.
CONSENT "FDA
Item 8-B was removed from the Consent Agenda.
MOTI017 was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt the Consent
Agenda as amended.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ziturt seconded
by Councilmember Ricker, to approve the minutes
of the July 1 meeting.
Mo*ion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
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Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:!U
p.m. on an on -sale intoxicating liquor license
for Radisson Hotel Corporation, 3131 Campus
Drive. A representative of the applicant was
preaunt to answer questions. Mayor Bergman
a:osed the hearing at 1:10 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 91-391 APPROVING ON -SALE
INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE FCR
RADISSON HOTEL CORPORATION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:11
p.m. on vacation of 50 1/2 Place in Sunrise Hill
Addition. No one appeared Lnd the hearing was
closed at 7:11 p.m.
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Consent Agenda
Item 5
Minutes
Item *6
RESOLUTION 91-3,U
APPROVING LIQUOR
LICILISE rOR
RADIISON HOTEL
CORPORATION
Item 7-A
Regular Council Meeting
July 22, 1991
Page 264
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt RESt)LUTION NO.
91-392 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF 56 1/2 PLACE
NORTH, SUNRISE HILL ADDITION.
motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
Mayor Bergman opened a public h ariorat 7:1
Inc.,
p.m. on the request of Opp Y n
issued by
theS00,
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Minneapolisncommunityveue
Bond iDevelopto befortoDevelopment
Agency (MCDA).
Manger Willis stated that Opportunity Workshophasrequestedapprovalofarevenuebondissue in
order to
oportunitiest
a aforiits clients. The
to provide work and
training opportunitiesMinneapolisCommunity Development Agency would
issue tax exempt bonds so the project can be
undertaken. The City of Plymouth acts as a
conduit to accomplish this. There is no general
liability to the City nor is there any liability
to the Plymouth taxpayers.
Mayor Bergman closed the hearing at 7:13 P•i-
MOTION was mode by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 91-393 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RELATING TO THE
FINANCING OF A PROJECT FJiF, OPPORTUNIT} WORKSHOP,
INC.
BL%nQTiON 81-392
AUTHORIZING
VACATION OF 50 1/2
PLACE NORTH,
SUNRISE HILL ADDN.
Item 7-B
Motion carried cn a roll call vote, four ayes.
UT7 TIONB• n" aTc nt]D CONQ+ii]NICATI04
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-394 APPROVING AMENDED SITE ?LAN FOR LEN BUSCH
ROSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPE SCREENING
BERM (90038).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, f'-'" ayes.
Opportunity
Workshop
Item 7-C
ESott,uTz0N 91-3.94_
APPROVING AMENDED
SITE PLAN FOR LEN
BUSCH ROSES FOR
LANDSCAPE
SCREENING BERM
90038)
Item *8-A
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July 22, 1991
Page 265
Community Development Director Tremere stated
that the Planning Commission voted to recommend
approval of the request of Hennepin County to
amend the Master Plan and Conditional Use Permit
and Site Plan for a new women's facility and a
new parking lot. A variance is included in the
request because two structures would be on the
same parcel.
Diree, 5r Tremere stated that staff and the
Planning Commission recommend that the Site
Improvement Performance Agreement specify
completion of all site improvements within 12
months. Hennepin County has requested that this
be amended to 30 months.
Staff and the Planning Commission also recommend
completion of curb/gutter and asphalt surfacing
of the previously approved parking area north of
the Men's Facility pr1or to issuance of building
or grading permits for the new Women's Facility,
or the now parking south of the Men's Facility.
Hennepin County requested modification of this
provision to require completion prior to the
issuance of an Cccupancy Certificate. The
surfacing of the parking lot north of the Men's
Facility was to be completed six years ago, ana
staff be 1 ieves the County should fulfill its
former commitment prior to undertaking the new
facility, and particularly development of another
parking lot.
Bruce Johneon, 820 Shenandoah Lane, at. -ted he
does not believe the Planning Commission was
aware of the views of the residents to the south
of the Correctional Facility. He requested that
the Council stipulate the type of prisoners that
can be housed in the facility, and include
conditions that would limit noise and alarms used
on the a ite. He stated the neighborhood objects
to the now parking lot location because it will
be within 300 feet of new homes. He suggested
that the parking lot be located near and around
the buildings rather than extending it to the
south. He stated that the neighborA are not
being notified when there are escaped prisoners
as was previously agreed upon. He noted two
incident a of the alarm being heard when the
neighbors were not notified.
Hennepin County
Adult Corrections
Facility
90103)
item 8-B
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July 22, 1991
Page 266
Gisele Totman, 15510 9th Avenue North. stated
that about two weeks ago the correctional
facility alarms rang for twenty minutes. She
called the facility and was informed it was a
fire drill. She stated she was treated rudely by
an employee arad asked that the Council limit the
siren noise by volume and length. Ms. Totman
stated the at ructure was there %hen she moved to
the neighborhood; however, the County is not
notifying ree i dents of escapes as they agreed.
She stated that property owners in the area were
not notified of this meeting.
Director Tremere stated that on June 14, 1991,
property ownera of record within 1,320 ft. of the
site were notified of the Planning Commission
public hearing.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that in the last
six years, she has only been alerted of one
escape at this facility. She asked the Cie.y
Attorney to comment on whether the City can
regulate the type of individuals sert to the
Correctional Facility.
Attorney Thoma on stated that the City has
authority to regulate land use; however, the
Council cannot regulate the occupancy of the
facility by class of crime or criminal record.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated it is unacceptable
that the County has not completed the parking lot
improvements previously agreed to. She stated
this wark should completed immediately before any
on the facility begins. She asked if the Public
Safety Department is notified of the criminal
histories of individuals held at the correctional
facility.
Director Carl cluiat stated the City is not
notified of the individual criminal hiatorien.
If that information was provided, things world
probably be done the same --it would not affect
the service provided by public safety. In the
last few year e, he could remember only one escape
Attempt of which he was notified.
Regular Council Meeting
July 22, 1991
Page 267
Mayor Bergman asked Sig Fine, Director of the
Adult Corren.tiunal Facility, if he had anycomments. .;ouncilmember Vasiliou asked if
anything can be done about neighborhood
complaints about profane language used at the
facility.
Mr. Fine stated that complaints have also been
received regarding the loud speaker system.
There are plans to install a reader board that
will notify men of visitors. Swearing is an
offense in the facility, but it is difficult to
enforce. He also stated that federal prisoners
arta no longer held at the facility.
Mr. Fine stated that the new parking lot proposed
to the south would be used by staff and not byvisitors. Visitors would still park in the north
parking lot. He stated that the previous parkinglotimprovementswerenotcompletedduetoCountybudgetdecisions. The County would propose that
the parking lots will be paved before occupancyofthenewfacility. That could save tax
dollars.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that the mie of
this property for r. correctional facility
negatively impacts the surrounding residents who
are the taxpayers. The Cointy should be
sensitive to making the use as inoffensive as
possible. The parking lot should have been
completed several years ago, and she believes,
should be completed immediately.
MOTION was made by C011nvilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 91-395 APPROVING AN AMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MASTER PLAN FOR
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR JL -4 ADULm CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY (90103).
MOTION wag made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, adoptingRESOLUTIONNO. 91-396 APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR A
NEW WOMEN'S FACILITY AND A NEW PARKING LOT AND A
VARIANCE FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY (90103).
RESOLUTION 91-395
APPROVING AMENDED
CUP AND MASTER
PLAN FOR ADULT
CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY (90103)
Item 8-B
RESOLUTION 91-39E
APPROVING SITE
PLAN FOR A NEW
WOMEN'S FACILITY
AND NEW PARKING
LOT - HENNEPIN
COUNTY (90103)
Item 8-B
Regular Council Meeting
July 22, 1991
Page 268
Colleen Kuechle, 15500 9th Avenue North, stated
her rear yard abuts correctional facility
property. She expressed concerns with the
parking lot being so far away from the facility.
She questioned whether employees will use the new
parking lot because it will be so far from the
facility, and she expects problems with
skateboards- etc. She asked that the County
guarantee the new parking lot will be for staff
use only. Ms. Kuechle also asked that a berm be
constructed for noise and visual relief. She
stated that her street has no street lights and
is very dark.
Major Bergman stated a berm is planned on the
south side of the property. He also explained
the process for the residents to petition for
street lighting if they desired.
Public Works Director Moore stated the proposed
berm is about six feet high and runs the length
of the property on the ,south side, with the
exception of a depression for drainage. He n -)ted
that the proposed parking lot is 350' away from
the residential properties.
The Council directed that Public Safety staff
report back on the fire alarm situation - how
often, how loud, and for what purpose is the
alarm sounded?
Director Tremors stated that the Council should
consider whether to grant the County's request to
allow completion of site improvements within 30
months, rather than 12 months as recommended by
staff.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked why the stuff did
not pursue compliance and require the County to
complete the parking lot improvements agreed to
in 1985.
Director Tren.ere stated that the City Council did
not require a financial guarantee from the County
for completion of the previously required bite
improvements. The County chose to not do the
work for budgetary reasons.
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July 22, 1991
Page 269
Councilmembers Vao iliou and Zitur stated they
would not support the changes sought by the
County.
Jerry Wisar, Director of Property Management for
Hennepin County, requested that all parking lot
improvements be required before building or
grading permits orene issued.
Manager Willis exp:.ained that would require an
amendment to Condition No. 9, specifying that
both the earlier approved lot and the proposed
new lot be done before permits for the new
facility were issued.
Mr. Wiser stated they proposed allowing 30 months
rather than 12 months because the project will
still be under construction.
A resident asked if there were plans to expand
the existing men's facility.
Mr. Fine stated that at some point the 60 year
old building will have to be reconstructed. He
was unaware if there would be plans for
expansion.
Manager Willis stated that a maximum capacity has
been agreed to through the conditional use permit
process and residents will be aware through
public hearings of future requests to amend the
conditional use permit.
Bruce Johnson again asked that the City try to
regulate the type of individuals sent to the
correctional facility.
Attorney Thomson stated that the City does not
have any control over the type of people by
criminal record who are sent to the correctional
facility.
Mr. Fine stated that some of that information is
public and the residents can obtain it if they
wish.
Mayor Bergman stated he would be willing to meet
with the neighbors, and possibly the state
representatives, to discuss the problems noted by
residents.
Regular Council Meeting
July 22, 1991
Page 270
MOTION to amend Resolution No. 91-396 Condition
No. 9 was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur: "Completion of
required curb/gutter and asphalt surfacing of the
previously approved parking area north of the
Men's Facility and construction of the new south
lot prior to issuance of building or grading
permits for improvements approved herein."
Motion to amend carried on a roll call vote, four
ayes.
Main motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-396, as
once amended, carried on a roll call vote, four
ayes.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-395 carried on
a roll call vote, four ayes.
Directo- Tremere stated that the Planning
Commission on a 5-2 vote recommended approval of
the request of Bruce Biederman for a conditional
use permit for a home occupation to allow small
engine repair at 4115 Fernbrook Lane North. The
staff recommends approval of the request.
Mr. Biederman was present to answer questions.
Motion to Amend
Bruce Biederman -
Request for CUP
Item 8-C
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded RESOLUTION 91-397
by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-397 APPROVING CUP FOR
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BRUCE BRUCE BIEDERMAN
BIEDERMAN FOR A HOME OCCUPATION FOR SMALL ENGINE (91011)
REPAIR (91011). Item 8-C
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded RESOLUTION 91-399
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. DENYING CUP FOR
91- 398 DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MARK MARK MCALISTER FOR
MCALISTER FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (91040). HOME OCCUPATION
91040)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Item *8-D
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July 22, 1991
Page 271
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 91-399 APPROVING RESIDENTIAL
PLAk4NED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR RICHARD STEINER (91045)
RPUD 77-3) .
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she understands the
staff's concern regarding excessive coverage by
structures on a site where the impervious asurface
coverage is already in excess of the Zoning
Ordinance maximum. However, there is a large
amount of common ground in this PUD; therefore,
the potential for undesirable precedent is not
significant. Also, several :tomes constructed
prior to adoption of the Shoreland Ordinance
exceed the maximum coverage.
Motion carried on b roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 91-400 APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PRIEM
HOMES, INC. (91056) .
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
RESOLUTION -21-M2
APPROVING RPUD
PLAN CUP FOR
RICHARD STEINER
91045) (RPUD 77-
3)
Item 8-E
RESOLUTION 91-M
APPROVING LOT
DIVISION FOR PRIEM
HOMES, INC.
91056)
Item 8-F
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded RESOLUTION 91-401
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION SETTING CONDITIONS
NO. 91-401 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING OF AND RELATED TO LOT DIVISION FOR PRIEM FILING (91056)
HODS, INC. (91056) . Item 8-F
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, Seconded
by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-402
DENYING APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND
APPEALS RULING BY DENNIS DANGER, 11715 28TH
AVENL16 NORTH (06-01-91) .
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
Manager Millie stated that staff was previously
directed to work with a lighting consultant to
prepare plane and specifications for rink
1 igh:ing at Parkers Lake and to minimize the
glare factor of the proposed skating facility.
The estimat.e+d cost for lighting installation is
24,000.
e
RESOLUTION 91_--4_02
DENYING APPEAL OF
BOARD OF ZONING
RULING BY DENNIS
DANGER (06-01-91)
Item 8-G
Rink Lighting -
Parkers Lake
Item 8-H
Regular 0L .cil :Meeting
July 22, 1991
Page 272
Councilmember Vasiliou stated this is much more
money than she originally had in mind when
directing preparation of plane for the project.
Councilmember Ri^.ker concurred.
Mayor Bergman asked if this is for permanent
lighting? And, will it only be used for speed
skating?
Park Director Blank stated this is for permanent
lighting, and the skating areas are open for all
types of skating. He noted that the bid for
lighting the hockey and pleasure skating rink at
the Baas Lake Playfield is about $20,000. The
Parkers Lake facility will light an area over six
times the size of the Baas Lake facility. Much
of the difference is due to the intensity of
lighting needed for the hockey rink. The Parkers
Lake rink is not proposed for hockey uar.
Councilmember Ricker asked why the coat had
increased from the original estimate. He also
asked the proposed source of funds for the
project.
Director Blank responded that the original
estimate wee $15,000. Concerns of the
neighborhood about glare resulted in a redesign
and greater cost.
Mayor Bergman suggested that the Council could
advertise for bids and perhaps they would be
lower than anticipated. He stated it would be
desirable to enhance the use of Parkers Lake,
rather than construct a new facility.
Councilmember Vasilinu suggested that the
speedakating club could raise funds for the
project because it is a specialized recreational
use that would likely most benefit the club.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilmember Vaailiou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 91-403 AUTHORIZING SECURING OF BIDS FOR THE
PARKERS LAKE SKATING RINK LIGHTS, but to reserve
any decision until budget discussions.
Motion carried, four ayes.
RESOLUTION 91-403
AUTHORIZING BIDS
FOR PARKERS LAKE
SKATING RINK
LIGHTS
Item 8-H
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July 221 1991
Page 273
Councilmember Vasi lion directed that staff
contact the speed skating club regardfor ina the
council s action and suggestion
The Council received a feasibility report on therelocationoftheamphitheaterinPlymouthCreek
park. The report recommended development of an
amphitheater at the corner of 38th Avenue and
Plymouth Blvd., at a cost of $33,300.
ted she ld not
support
Councilmember
au
support an expendituref$
33,000 toconstruct an
amphitheater for the single annual use by the
Plymouth Civic League for Music in Plymouth. She
suggested that the Civic League be advised to
look for an alternate site for the 1992 (20th
Anniversary) of Nusic in Plymouth. She stated
that she d
anniversary next yearf Musicin
following twentieththe
Plymouth maybe
discontinued.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember
Ricker, to direct staff
to advise the Plymouth Civi. League that it
should look for an alternate site for the 1992
Music in Plymouth, and to direct the park and
recreation department and FRAC to assist theCivicLeagueinfindingpossiblepublicsites for
the event.
Mayor Bergman stated the City would be rushingtheprocesstodevelopanamphitheatersiteby
1992. Councilmember Zitur suggested that one of
the schools rsite in h ial area
could be used fofor the 1992MusicuinrPlymouth
site.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Feasibility Report
for Plymouth Creek
Park Amphitheater
Item 8-I
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmembsr Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-404 REDUCING DMI.OPMENT BOND, BASS LAKE HILLS
ADDITION (88060).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
BL%WajQ 9.A4
REDUCING
DEVELOPMENT BOND
FOR BASS LAKE
HILLS ADDITION
68060)
Item •8-J-1
Regular Council Meeting
July 220 1991
Page 270
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
O.
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION
91-405 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, DEERHAVEN THHIRD
ADDITION (89105).
Motion caz:ied on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO -
91 -406 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND PAP'GM LAKE
CORPORATE CENTER 2ND ADDITION (86138).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmemb-jr Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO -
91 -40-7 REDUCING DEVSLOPMENT BOND, HAWTHORNS PLACE
ADDITION (90006).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Counr.ilmember Zitur, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 91-408 REQUEST FOR PAYMISNT N0. 3 -
FINAL, 45TH/46TH AVENUE TRAIL - ZACHARY LANE TO
REVERE LANE, CITY PROJECT N0. 024.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Va31li0u,
seconded INy Councilmember Zitur, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 91-409 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 2
AND FINAL, TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL
SYSTEM, C.S.A.H. 9 AND ANNAQOLIS LANE, CITY
PROJECT NO. 941.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilme0' ar Vaailiou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 91-410 , QUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 9 AND FINAL,
PRODUCTION WELL NO. 13, CITY PROJECT NO. 013.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
gpgOLU ION 91-405
REDUCING
DEVELOPMENT BOND,
DEbRHAVEN THIRD
ADDITION (69105)
Item *6-J-2
F$enr rrrAN 91-406
RED, ,'CING
DEVEI.OPMENT BOND,
PARKaRS LAKE
CORPORATE CENTER
2ND ADDITION
88138)
Item *8-J-3
g LQ 1-497,
REDUCING
DEVELOPMENT BOND.
HAWTHORNE PLACE
ADDITION (90006)
Item *8-J-4
PAYMENT NO. 3 AND
FINAL, PROJECT NO.
024
Item 8-K-1
o'enr-UTION 91-409
PAYMENT NO. 2 AND
FINAL - PROJECT
N0. 941
Item 8-K-2
nannr,gTxON 91-410
PAYMENT N0. 9 AND
FINALj, WELL NO.
13,
PROJECT NO. 013
Item 8-Y.-3
Regular Council Meeting
July 7.2, 1991
Page 275
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember
Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION N0.
91-411 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, PLYMOUTH
BUSINESS CENTER 5TH ADDITION IMPROVEmENTSe CITY
PROJECT NO. 715.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember
Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-412 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PARCEL PIN 09-118-
22-13-0002.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Counciimembe=
Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember
Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-413 REDUCTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS,
LEVY NO.
9715 AND 9716.
Motion carried on a roll call voter four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by
NO -
91 -414
kSSESSMENTSr
LEVY N0. 9115.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made ilmemberlmembeZiiturr tosdeferrtiosecondedbyCouncAugust5therequestfromVernReynoldsfor amodificationtothedevelopmentcontractfnr the
Bass Lake Terrace Addition until after adeterminationismadebytheCouncilon the
petition for an Environmental AssessmentWorksheetfortheportionofNorthwestBlvd.
between 54th and 56th Avenues.
RRaQualON 91-411
ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS - PROJECT NO.
715
Item *6-L
Bvanr.trTTON 91-412
AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF PARCEL
09-118-22-13-0002
Item *6-M
Vern Reynolds, 6570 Goldenrod Lane, requeated
that the city amend the development contract andallowbuildingpermitstobeissuedwithinBassLakeTerraceAdditionbeforetheCit; has awardedacontractfortheconstructionofNorthwest
Boulevard. Mr. Reynolds stated that the
Council's recent discussions with residentsrelativetoenvironmentalconcernsaboutthe
Northwest Blve. construction have delayer his
project.
ESO UZION 41-413
REDUCTION OF
SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS, LEVY
9715 AND 9716
Item *8-N
RL1QLUTION 91-414
RESPRSAD OF
REDUCED SPECIAL
ASSESSISMS
LEVY N0. 9715
Item *8-N
Request of Vern
Reynolds to Revise
Development
Contract
Item 8-0
Regular Council Meeting
July 22, 1991
Page 276
Manager Willis stated that there is a provision
in the development contract that if the City does
not award the bid for Northwest Blvd., the
developer would be allowed to construct an
alternate access to the subdivision. The City
has advertised for bids on the project which will
be presented to the Council for consideration at
their next regular meeting.
Councilmember Vasiliou noted that the City has
given assurances that it will not proceed with
the project or take any action which would affect
the alignment until the City reaches a decision
on the petition for an EAW filed by residents.
Motion carried on a roll call note, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-415 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 948, PARCEL 2.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-416 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING
JUNE 308 1991.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
Manager Willis recommended that the Council
authorize the scheduling of the 1991 bond sale,
and that Springoted, Inc., be designated as the
financial consultant for this sale. At no
additional charge, Springated would update the
study on fiscal impacts of development in the
community completod earlier in the year to
include the impat:s of new state leg2.slation.
Councilmember Ricker objected to a change in the
City's financial advisor when the rates providedbythepresentconsultantarelowerandtheCity
has an excellent bond rating.
Manager Willis stated the recommendation is only
for this issue, and does not indicate any
dissatisfaction with the City's current
RID- , UMNA1-415
APPROVAL OF
SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT, PROJECT
No. 948
Item *e -P
Q UTION 91_ 416
APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR
PdRIOD ENDING
JUNE 30, 1991
Item *8-Q
Schedule 1991 Bond
Salt; Designate
Springated Inc.
Item 8-P
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Page 277
consultant. The fiscal impact study could be
updated rt no additional charge, and after
working with Springated, he would have a better
basis on which to make a recommendation for the
City's ongoing financial advisor later in the
year.
Councilmember Ricker asked the City Attorney if
the Council can legally select a consultant who
submitted a higher rate for the bond sale.
Attorney Thomson stated that generally selection
of consultants is not governed by competitive
bidding laps.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 91-417 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS
OF 1991.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes,
Ricker nay.
RESOLUTION 91-417
PROVIDING FOR
ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF G.O.
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
OF 1991
Item 8-R
Manager Willis stated that four proposals were Audit Contract
received for the City's audit contract for the Item 8-S-1
years 1991, 1992, and 1991. He recommended that
KPMG Peat Marwick be awarded the contract.
In response to Council questional Finance
Director Hahn stated that he had checked with
KPMG regarding their estimated number of hours to
complete the audit because it was substantially
less than the others. KPMG indicated that should
their hours exceed the estimated 400, their
annual fee would not exceed the estimated dollars
proposed.
Councilmember Ricker stated concern that KPMG may
shift additional work to the staff in order to
lessen the hours spent on the audit. He also
asked if the time table for completion of the
audit would be the same as in the past.
Finance Director Hahn stated the requirements for
the audit were clearly explained to the
consultants. KPMG indicated they could comply
with the time table established by the City.
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July 22, 1991
Page 278
AIOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilmember Zitur, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-418 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TOENTERINTOACONTRACTWITHKPMGPEATMARWICKFOR
19911, 1992 AND 1993 AUDITING SERVICES.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes-
Councilmember e-ern
8T,8v,and8Wwediscussed and
a vote taken.
Finance Director Hahn athted that based on
research by Bob Pemberton, Risk Management
Coordinator, and Tom Saba, Police Lieutenant,
staff recommends award of the City's towing
contract to Dick's Towing for the period August
11 1991 through July 31, 1994. Dick's Towing has
held the towing contract for the City for the
last three years.
Chuck Hendricks, 330 Ranchview Lane North, stated
he is the owner of Village Automotive. He
submitted a proposal, but no one from the City
visited his site or discussed his proposal until
today. He concurred that Dick's Towing submitted
the lowest proposal based on the way the bid
forme were written; aowever, after vehicle
impoundment roposal.r 16
mei
Villae Automotive
encouraged the
Councils
the lowest proposal.
to award the contract to Village Automotive, a
Plymouth business, rather than to Dick's Towing
which is located in Hopkins.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked if Village
Automotive responds to calls for Dick's Towing.
Mr. Hendricks stated
osfeetor employees "; his loyeelive
people
in
the city and can providele are unhappy that their
vehicle is towed to Hopkins rather than in
Plymouth.
Kelly Neal, 17720 lith Avenue North, stated his
business also was not investigated by :he City.
He stated the police phoned him with questions, but he recently relocated his business fromWayaatetoPlymouthandwanttheCitytovisit
RL%N nTTAN 91-418
AUDITING SERVICES
FOR 1991-1993 -
KPMG PEAT MARWICK
Item 8-5-1
Towing Contract
Item 8-5-2
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his site. He has a newer facility and larger
fleet than most of the other firms.
Dick Hughes, 900 NE 2nd St., Hopkins, stated that
his proposal was the lowest. He noted that three
years ago, the towing proposals were rejected and
resubmitted, and he requested that the Council
award the contract to Dick's Towing.
Mayor Bergman asked Lt. Saba to comment on the
reason for his recommendation of award to Dick's
Towing.
Lt. Saba stated that three years ago Dick's
Towing was awarded the contract. Police officers
were asked to notify of Lt. Saba of any problems
experienced relating to towing. There were 11
complaints over the last three years; five of
those had to do with a delay in response time for
which reasons were given. Lt. Saba stated the
response time of Dick'a Towing has been within
the requirements of the contract for the last
three years.
Mr. Hughes stated he is currently averaging 15-16
minutes response per call.
Attorney Thomson clarified to the Council and the
towing company representatives that the City
requested proposals for towing service --not
competitive bids. He stated the Council has
discretion in whom to award the contract based on
criteria in addition to cost.
Mr. Hendricks stated that he believed that the
primary consideration in selection of a towing
company was not cost, but rather response time,
being located in the City, and overall level of
service.
Councilmember Ricker asked why a one day rate was
requested, rather than a rate for average number
of days stored or some other factor.
Risk Management Coordinator Pemberton stated that
factoring is not critical to the process because
it is only one element used for selection.
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July 22, 1991
Page 280
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Conncilmember Vasiliou, to direct staff to
conduct another visit with the towing contractors
at their sites, and to return with a
recommendation to the Council Indicating the
elements used for selection and ranking.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she believes
supporting a local business and convenience .for
residents in retrieving their vehicles should be
included as selection criteria.
Motion carried, three ayes.
Public Safety Director Carlquist presented a Deer Reduction
report regarding the results of a survey Options
regarding a bow season to harvest deer conducted Item 8-T
of land owners in northwestern Plymouth.
Director Carlquist stated there are areas where a
bow and arrow hunt could be regulated. He stated
that the number of deer need to be reduced by
some means; a bow and arrow hunt appears to be
the moat cost effective.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded
by Councilnember Vasiliou, to direct staff to
develop a proposal for Council consideration to
addre:is legal and liability issues for deer
reduction in Plymouth.
Motion carried, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
91-419 APPROVING TEMPORARY 3.2 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
PLYMOUTH LIONS CLUB.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to table the request
for four-way stop at Old Rockford Road and Larch
Lane/41st Avenue North until August 5.
Motion carried, four ayes.
RESOLUTION 91-415
APPROVING TEMP.
3.2 LICENSE FOR
PLYMOUTH LIONS
CLUB
Item *e -U
Four-way Stop at
Old Rockford Rd.
and Larch Lane -
Table
Item 8-V
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July 22, 1991
Page 281
MOTION was made by Councilmember Zitur, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 91-420 AUTHORIZING 3IDDING OF 1991 TRAIL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that this is a
significant amount of new trails to build with no
funds designated to maintain them. She statod
that she had received a phone call that a trail
is needed along Lancaster Lane.
Director Blank stated that he is aware of this
request, and that segment of street was submitted
to the consultant for consideration as part of
the trail study.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
Public Safety Director Carlquist stated that a
Task Force was assembled at Council direction to
develop strategies to reauce false fire alarms.
The top five uses generating false alarms are
apartments, private dwellings, stores and
offices, schools, industry. Those uses represent
86 percent of all the false alarms recorded.
Director Carlquist presented the report of the
Task Force and described the 13 recommendations
for false alarm reduction recommended by the
Ccmmmittee.
Mayor Bergman asked which of the recommendations
the Fire Department would support.
Fire Chief Robinson responded that the
recommendations were prioritized by the Task
Force. He and two fire inspectors served on the
Task Force.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by iayor Bergman, to direct staff to
prepare reco unended ordinance amendments and
policy changsis that need to be made to implement
the recommentations of the False Fire Alarm Task
Force for Council consideration.
Motion carriod. three ayes.
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RESOLUTION 91-420
AUTHORI ZIAG
RIDDING OF 1991
TRAIL IMPROtiiENT
PROJECTS
Item 8-W
Fire Alarm Task
Force Report
Item 9-A
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July 22, 1991
Page 282
Manager Willis presented the Capital Improvement Project Statue
and Project Status Reports. Reports
Item 9-B
Councilmamber Vasiliou asked if the City is using
the performance bond for completion of site
improvements in Camelot Estates. Manager Willis
stated - yea.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to accept the
Capital Improvement and Project Status Reports.
Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, Household
seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to accept the Hazardous Waste
invitation of Hennepin County to cosponsor a Collection
household hazardous waste community collection. Item 9-C
Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, water Quality
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to table the charge Committee Charge
for the Water Quality Committee to September 4. Item 9-D
Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was made by CouncilmembAr Vaailio", Change Council
seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to cancel the Meeting in
regular Council meeting scheduled for September 3 September
and to add a special meeting on September 4 at Item 9-E
7:00 p.m. due to the scheduling conflict with the
mail ballot electirn.
Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded Insurance Cla:L•.a
by Councilmember Vaai].iou, to accept the Report
quarterly insurance claims report. Item 9-F-1
Motion carried, three ayes.
Attorney Thomson reported on litigation brought Pending Civil
against the City in which Stahl Construction, the Litigation
third lowest bidder on the public works facility Item 9-F-2
project, requested a temporary restraining order
to prevent the City from awarding the contract to
the low bidder. Stahl's argument is that the
City in deciding the award, considered
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information received after the bide were
received. Stahl believes its alternate bid
should be considered.
At the request of Councilmember Vasiliou,
Attorney Thomson reported on the statue of the
City's quick take proceedings for the proposed
library site.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Vaailiou, to accept the quarterly
pending civil litigation report.
Motion carried, three ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vaailiou,
seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to accept the
quarterly financial report.
Motion carried, th::ee ayes.
The Council reviewed the List of pending Council
directives.
Mayor Bergman requested that staff contact Mr.
Starr to remind him that the City will share in
the coat of a traffic study regarding his
driveway access on Fernbrook Lane.
Councilmember Vasilio•2 reported that abet Mayor
Bergman, and Manager Millis had attended the
interfaith Outreach meeting.
Staff was directed to respond to a letter
received from Mr. Coyne regarding noise.
Manager Willis reported that the Charter
Commission held its first meeting and would like
to meet with the City Council on August 26.
Mayor Bergman asked how notice was given of the
HRA meeting scheduled for July 23. Councilmember
Vaeiliou expressed concern that people will nct
be aware of the agenda item relating to the
proposed senior citizen housing.
Community DeveloFment Director Tremere stated the
agenda item relating to the proposed senior
citizen housing project is for review of and
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Quarterly
Financial Report
Item 9-F-3
Council Directives
Item 9-G
CCR Reports
Item 9-H
Charter Commission
HRA Public Hearing
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July 22, 1991
Page 284
approval to send out a request for proposals to
consultants for development of a plan which would
eventually be used at a public informational
hearing on the proposed senior citizen housing
project. This is not the public hearing on the
plan.
Councilmember Vasiliou expressed her concerns
about ordering preparation of plana before public
input is received.
Director Tremors stated that the business at hand
is to hire a consultant to prepare only
preliminary conceptual data and drawings that
will help the Council decide whether to pursue
the project. The pubV c can react to the
information thereby proyiding a structured input.
Councilmember Vasiliou suggested that colored
elides and floor plans of similar projects should
be available.
Councilmember Vaailiou stated that some seniors
have asked her if the money earmarked for the
senior citizen housing project could be used in
the form of grants to assist the elderly in
staying in their homes.
Councilmember Ricker stated that may be a viable
use of the funds, but there comes a time when
many elderly are unable to remain in their own
homes. He noted the current Rehabilitation Grant
program assists qualified homeowners.
Mayor Bergman stated another need is assistance
in networking various socia and support services
for the elderly.
Community Development Director Tremors stated
that the HRA is currently limited to addressing
housing and redevelopment needs.
Councilmember Vasiliou noted that the PRAC
minutes indicate a questicn was asked of why the
Council reduced the fee fcr a soccer tournament
earlier in the year. She asked that staff relay
to FRAC that the reason for the reduced fee was
that the Council believed children would not be
able to participate in the tournament, not that
they were unable to pay the fee.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
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