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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 12-16-1991MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL HE"?NG DECEMBER 16, 1991 The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Bergman at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on December 16, 1991. PRESENT: Mavor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker, and Vasiliou ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Managar Willis, Assistant Manager Boyles, Community Development Director Dillerud, Public Worke Director Moore, Park Director Blank, Finance Director Hahn, City Attorney Thomson, and City Cleric Rauenhorst 14: z_; ] Mayor Bergman presented ar engraved bowl to Councilmember Councilmember Lloyd Ricker for his years of Lloyd Ricker service to the City of Plymouth. Item 4-A Mayor Bergman presented an engraved bowl to the Ccuncilmember family of deceased Councilmember Bob Zitur for Bob Zitur his y,..re of service to the City. Item 4-B QQNSENT AGENDA MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, Consent Agenda seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to ipprove Item 5 the Consent Agenda. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. V MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, Minutes seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to approve Item "6 the City Council minutes of November 251 Decembbr. 2, and December 10, 1991. Motion carried on a roll call vote. four ayes. 0 0 Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 473 r46L--)67 Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:07 p.m. on the vacation of right-of-way for Sunset Lane west of High Crest Blvd. (Juneau Lane) in Sunset Acres Addition. No one appeared for the hearing, and the hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to defer action on vacation of right-of-way for Sunset Lane in Sunset Acres Addition until surveys are completed. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:08 p.m. on vacation of drainage and utility easements on Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot A, WST Addition. No one appeared for the hearing, and the hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m. Vacation for Sunset Lane in Sunset Acres Addition Item 7-A MOTION was made by Councilmember Heiliwell, RESOLUTION _'1-789 seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION VACATION OF NO. 91-789 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT, WST AND UTILITY EASEMENT, LOT 11 BLOCK 1 AND OUTLOT ADDITION A, WST ADDITION. Item 7-B Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, secondei by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-790 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF RESOLUTION NO. 91-789 VACATING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN LOT It BLOCK 1, AND OUTLOT A, WST ADDITION. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Community Development Uirector Dillerud stated that on October 7, 1991, the City Council deferred action on the Final Plat request of Vern Reynolds Construction for "Base Lake Terrace 2nct Addition", pending a decision by the DNR regarding a permit for the Northwest Blvd. project aligcunent. The DNR has approved a permit for the A -D alignment; therefore, the Council can proceed with consideration of the plat. RESOLUTION 91-790 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING RE.,OLUTION NO. 91- 789 Item 7-B Bass Lake Terrace 2nd Addition 91070) Item 8-A 0 • Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 474 gyred Moore described the proposed street, coater and sanitary sewer to serve the southerly 2/3 of the plat. The northerly 1/3 of the plat would receive sez.ice from the area north of the plat. Larry Marofsky, Attorney for Vern Reynolds Construct ion, stated concerns with three items in the proposed Development Contract. He stated Item 14.9, requiring that building permits are contingent on the City's award of bids for Northwest Blvd., is unacceptable. The City could delay action for various reasons. He suggested that building permits be delayed to the earlier of the award of the contract for Northwest Blvd. or April 1, 1992. Or, if the contract is not awarded by a certain date, provide that the developer could build one-half of the road in order to access the development and sell lots. Mr. Marofsky stated that Items 14.10 and 14.11 should similarly be amended so that a date certain is established for the City's approval of street vacations. Councilmember Vasiliou asked staff to respond to these requests. Director Moore stated with respect to Items 14.10 and 14.11 Lhat Nest Medtcine Lake Drive will be vacated except for Lot 16, Block 3, as soon as a temporary street is constructed across Lot 16 to Nest Medicine Lake Drive and the internal streets are constructed. In this way, continuous north/south access will b3 provided within the Northwest Blvd. corridor. The temporary street access over, Lot 16, Block 3, cannot be vacated until Northwest Blvd. is opened to traffic from 47th Avenue to County Road 47. Manager Willis stated that earlier this year the Council contemplated the construction of Northwest Blvd. from 56th Avenue to 54th Averue. If this Sinal Plat application is approved, staff would return to the Council with a plan to construct the remaincer of Northwest Blvd. and to connect 54th Avenue on the easterly and westerly sides of Northwest. Blvd. a 0 egu..ar uounc.... et-ing December 16, 1991 Pago 475 Mr. Marofsky stated if this contract is not awarded by June, the developer may need to obtain building permits. Manager Willis stated that if . he City doesn't award a contract by June, the developer would have the option of installing the westerly half of Northwest Blvd. from 55th Avenue southerly to 54th Avenue, including the utilities to service the area. Director Moore stated the plans and specifications are completed; however, it may be more expensive for the developer to install only half the roadway. All of the storm sewer may have to be installed at one time. Councilmember Helliwell asked who would cover the addition expense if only half of the roadway were installed. Director Moore suggested that the cost would be charged to the developer. Mr. Marofsky concurred that if there were additional costs, the developer would likely have to pay that cost. In response to a question by Councilmember Helliwell, Manager Willis stated the DNR permit approving the A -D alignment for Northwest Blvd. and their accompanying latter indicates that A -D is envirotunentally the best alignment. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, secondea by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91- 791 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR VERN REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR "BASS LAKE TERRACE 2ND ADDITION" (91070). Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmewber Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 91- 792 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR VERN REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION COMPA4Y FOR "BASS LAKE TERRACE 2ND ADDITION" (91070). Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION 91-791 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR BASS LAKE TERRACE 2ND ADDITION (91070) Item 9-A RASOLUTION 91-792 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING (91070) Item 8-A Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 416 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by RESOLUTION 91-793 Councilme,-iber Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91- ADOPTING 793 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 204, ASSESSMENTS, SANITARY SEWER AND WA'i'ERMAIN AREA - BASS LAKE PROJECT NO. 204 TERRACE 2ND ADDITION. Item 8-A Motion carried on a moll call vote, four ayes. The Council directed staff to administratively amend Items 14.10 and 14.11 of the Development Contract to clarify the intent as set forth in the Council discussion. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-794 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR BLUE AND GOLD COMPANY FOR "CURTIS LAKE SECOND ADDITION" LOCATED BETWEEN I-494 AND WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE (NORTHWEST BOULEVARD) AT 45TH AVENUE NORTH 191101). Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, soconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-795 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND REIJ TED TO FINAL PLAT FOR BLUE AND GOLD COMPANY FOR "CURTIS LAKE SECOND ADDITION" LOCATED BETWEEN I-•494 AND WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE (NORTHWEST BOULEVARD) AT 45TH AVENUE NORTH 91101) . Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. RESOLUTION 91-794 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CURTIS LAKE SECOND ADDITION (91101) Item 8-B BZSOLUTION 91-795 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING (91101) Item 8-B MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION S1-796 c.sconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION ADOPTING NO. 91-796 ADOPTIKG ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. ASSESSMENTS, 202, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA - CURTIS PROJECT NO. 202 LAKE SECOND ADDITION. Item 8-B Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Community Development Director Dillerud stated a Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit to allow a dog kennel for Permit for Kennel up to 15 adult dogs at 16910 County Road 47 has License - Amsbaugh been in effect for a number of years. A hearing Item 8-•C was held before the Planning Commission this year for renewal of the Conditional Use Permit becauso 0 0 Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 477 complaints were received. The Planning Commission recommended renewal of the Conditional Use Permit with the added condition that all adult dogs (over 6 months in age) must be debarked. John Archer, 6243 Lawndale Avenue, Maple Grove, stated that even if the 15 adult dogs are debarked, there are a considerable number of dogs under 6 months in age that are not debarked. He suggested that a condition be added to require that dogs under 6 months must be kept inside a building. Cliff Stritch, 6210 Lawndale Avenue, Maple Grove, stated the dogs are an ongoing problem. He supports the recommended condition requiring debarking of all adult dogs. Dean Amsbaugh, 16910 County Road 47, stated he already voluntarily debarks adult dogs over 6 months in age. He does not want this required as a condition of licensing He will not debark a puppy less than 6 months old or confine the puppies. He stated the accusations made at the Planning Commission hearing have not been proven. Mr. Amsbaugh stated that there are 71 dogs within a nne mile diameter of his property. He asked why his 14 dogs nre being so tightly regulated, when the other d.)gs are not. Councilmember Helliwell stated she had -visited the kennel. The dogs only barked when she was in sight. She does not support the debarking of dogs, but Mr. Amsbaugh voluntarily debarks the adult dogs. It is not feasible to debark a puppy because people are not going to buy a dog that has been debarked. MOTION was made by Councllmemher Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-797 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL FOR DEAN AMSBAUGH FOR A DOG KENNEL LOCATED AT 16910 COUNTY ROAD 4" (83048), deleting the recommendation of the Planning Commission that "All Adult dogs must be debarked." RESOLUT_DN 91-797 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL FOR DEAN AMSBAUGH FOR A DOG KENNEL 83048) Item 8-C-1 Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 478 Mr. 3tritch stated that a number of petitions and letters have been submitted by neighboring residents opposing this use. Mayor Bergman stated he supports the debarking of adult dogs as an added condition. Motion carried on a roll call votia: Helliwell, Ricker, and Vasiliou ayes; Bergman nay. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-798 APPROVING KENNEL LICENSE FOR DEAN AMSBAUGH FOR 1992. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 91-37 AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE 80-9 ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1980, AS AMENDED, AND KNOWN AS THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO GREENHOUSES, NURSERIES AND GARDEN CENTERS. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwall, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-799 APPROVING MPUD FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR LAUKKA-WILLIA14S pARKERS LAKE FOR "PARKERS LAKE 7TH ADDITION" 91103) (MPUD 83-1). Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-800 SETTING CONDITIONS TO DE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO MPUD FINAL PLAT FOR LAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS LAKE FOR PARKERS LAKE NORTH 7TH ADDITION" (91103) (MPUD 83-1). Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. R&enrION 91-798 APPROVING KENNEL LICENSE FOR DEAN AMSBAUGH FOR 1992 Item 8-C-2 ORDINANCE 91-37 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING GREENHOUCES, NURSERIES 9ND GARDEN CENTERS Item *8-D RESOLUTION 91-729 MPUD FINAL, PLAT FOR PARKERS LAKE 7TH ADDITION Item *8-E W=LUnQ 91--W SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING Item *8-E 41 0 Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 479 MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION 91-801 seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt MPUD FINAL SITE PLAN FOR PAe2KERS RESOLUTION NO. 91-801 APPROVING MPUD FINAL SITE LAKE NORTH 7THPLANFORLAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS LAKE FOR PARKERS NORTH 7TH ADDITION" (91103) (MPU 91103) LAKE ADDITION 83-1). Item *8-E Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RE oL.UTION 91-802 ADOPTING seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-802 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY ASSESSMENTS, 201 PROJECT NO. 203, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. AREA - PARKERS LAKE NORTH 7TH ADDITION. Item *8-E Motion car.-- id on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION 91-80 APPROVING seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt 91-803 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION NO. THE MPUD FINAL SITE PLAN FOR LAUKKA-WILLIAMS MPUD FINAL SITE PARKEAS LAKE FOR "PARKERS LAKE NORTH 6TH PLAN FOR PARKERS LAKE NORTH 6TH ADDITION" (91103) (MPUD 83-1). ADDITION (91103) Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. iMEUDtem*63-1) MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION 91-804 seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt REDUCTION OF SITE RESOLUTION NO. 91-804 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR LEN BUSCH ROSES By GUARANTEE ROSFOR LEN 90038). (90038) Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Item *8-F MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, onsoLuTim 91-805 seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RELEASE OF SITE RESOLUTION NO. 91-805 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR HANS HAGEN HOMES FOR GUARANTEE FOR TREE PRESERVATION FOR SEVEN pON'JS 2ND ADDITION SEVENPONDS 2ND 91062). ADDITION TREE PRESERVATION Motion carried on a roll call vote; four ayes. (91062) Item *8-G MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, nnnrNANcE 91-38 seconded by Councilmember Hnllicfell, to adopt INCREASING ORDINANCE NO. 91-38 RELATING TO SANITARY SEWER SANITARY SEWER CHARGES AND AMENDING SUCTION 715.05(C) OF THE CHARGES PLYMOUTHPLYMOUTH CITY CODE. 0 0 Regula•c Council Meeting Decembe. 16, 1991 Page 480 Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Cliff Wilson, Polson Architects, presented the schematic design drawings of the proposed City Canter Addition. He stated the original needs analysis projected needs to the year 2011. Manager Willis stated that approval of the design will bring this phase of the project to conclusion. Additional work would not continue unt i 1 the new Council decides how it wishes to proceed with the project in 1992. MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-806 CITY CENTER ADDITION - APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN DRAWINGS. Mot icn carried on a roll call vote, four ayes Mike Trossen, Polson/Trossen Wright Architects, presented the bids received for the Public Safety Building addition to the City Center. He recommended award to Knutson Construction Company, and suggested that the Council consider Bid Alternates No. 8 and 9. Alternate 8 would add a connecting link between the Public Safety Building and existing City Center. He suggested that the City ask that the contractor hold the bid price for 120 days so that a final decision regarding the expansion and renovation plans of the existing City Center can be made. Alternate 9 would require installation of a sidewalk along Plymouth Blvd. from the City Center to 37th Avenue. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmomber Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-807 AWARDING HID, PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, CITY PROJECT NO. 017, Base Bid and Alternate 9 at this time and asking that the contractor hold the bid price for Alternate 8 for 121 days. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Schematic Design Phase of City Center Expansion Project Item 8-I RESOLUTION 91-606 CITY CENTER ADDITION - APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN DRAWINGS Item 8-I Public Safety Expansion of City Center Item 8-J 0 Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 461 Councilmember Vasiliou noted that the bids were very close and the taxpayers benefited from the competitive bidding climate. Manager Willis commended the architects. The bids were competitive, and the plans and specificat i ons were well written and understood by the bidders. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-808 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1991. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. NOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-8U9 APPROVING RENEWAL OF AMUSEMENT LICENSES FOR 1992. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-610 APPROVING CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR 1992. Motion carried nn a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-811 APPROVING RENEWAL OF GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSES FOR 1992. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes Assisfiant Manager Boyles stated that in 1986 the Plymouth Gun Club representatives met with staff and concerned neighbors todisctes complaints with respect to the gun club nd effects on surrounding properties. An agreement Was reached which has been a condition of license approval since that time. In the summer of 1991, similar concerns were expressed by residents abutting the Gun Club. A copy of the agreement and reminder letter was Pent to the Gun Club. RESOLUTION 91-809 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 11-30-91 Item *8-K RESO UTI 91-809 RENEWAL OF AMUSEMENT LICENSES FOR 1992 Item *8-L-1 oranr.r TION 9-810 APPROVING CIGARETTE LICENSES FOR 1992 Item *8-L-2 RESO UTION 91-811 RENEWAL OF GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSES FOR 1992 Item *8-L-3 Plymouth Gun Club Target and Trap License Item 8 -L -a 0 0 Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 482 Bruce Gelman, 5305 Dunkirk Lane, stated he was aware of the Gun Club's existence when he moved to his home. The activities at the Gun Club are an ongoing problem with neighbors. He ate -ed the only direction members can shoot is to the north and that property is for sale. When that property developer the Gun Club's continued existence will probably not be possible. He stated that there is also a lead problem on the ground of the Gun Club property. He has spoken with the DNR, EPA, and PCA regarding possible contamination. He stated the Gun Club limits its weekend hours to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, but this prevents area residents from enjoying their property during these hours. He suggested that the City contact state and federal agencies to determine what will have to be done to the land when the use is discontinued because of the lead content, and to check on the noise level. Jim Nunke, 4110 Upland Lane North, requested that the Council renew the target and trap shooting license for the Plymouth Gun Club. He stated the Club is open to the public and is supervised. It provides a place for people to practice in the summer and to prepare for the hunting season. Only target loads are permitted; hurting loads are prohibited to prevent overepray on surrounding properties. It is a safe, convenient place for families to go. Councilmember Helliwell asked how the Club ensures that a target load is used by shooters. Mr. Nunke stated this can De determined by the difference in the base of the shell. Persons new to the club are subject to having their ammunition checked. He stated the lead causes no contamination because it stays on the top of the ground. Some clubs periodically scrape off the toy, inch of dirt, clean it, and resell the lead. Councilmember Vasiliou stated that the letter of July 10, 1991, from City staff to the Gun Club indicates that complaints were received that at least one or more shooters have fired in an easterly dirpution and usel heavy loads rather than target loads. Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 483 Mr. Nunke stated that the Club doss monitor things. It would be easier to determine the cause of the problem if a neighbor who experiences a problem immediately calls the so they can investigate. these Club Warren Odell, 160 Birchbriar Trail, stated the Plymouth Gun Club provides recreation for his family. Glenn Joly, Secretary of the Plymouth Gun Club, stated that he is aware of only one incident which violated the provision in the agreement that shooting must cease at 9:00 p.m. Once shooting continued until about 9:15 p.m. Most of the season is not possible to shoot Sven until 9:00 p.m. because of the lack of daylight. Mr. Joly stated that different powders will cause different noises-- you can't determine if a target load was used solely from the sound. He stated the Gun Club is unaware how the incident of overspray cited in the July, 1991, letter occurred. The direction of the shooting pads have not been changed since 1986. He stated the Gun Club is interested in being a good neighbor. He cited an example where the Gun Club altered its hours to accommodate a neighbor's graduation party. M:. Joly stated he is not aware of any further complaints since the letter of July 10, 1991. Eric Voss, 4615 Oakview Lane, supported the request for a license. He noted that there is a gun club operrted by the City of Edina that is in a heavily populated area. This is not a unique situation. Bruce Gelman concurred that shooting ends at 9:00 p.m., but felt the Council should take a closer look at the entire use, including pollution and noise laws. He requested the Council delay action on the license request. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to adcpt RESOLUTION NO. 91-812 APPROVING TARGET AND TRAP SHOOTING RANGE LICENSE FOR 1992. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. C 4S II IQN 91-81?. APPROVING TARGET AND TRAP SHOOTING RANGE LICENSE FOR 1992 Item *5-L-4 V Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 484 11OTION was made by Councilmember Vasi3iou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to direct staff to check with the nplropriate regulatory bodies regarding the lead and noise concerns and to report back to the Council. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilnember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-813 APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXICAB LICENSES FOR 1992. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION w -s made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-814 APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXI DRIVER LICENSES FOR 1992. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Public Works Directcr Moore stated that Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates has requested a 3.8 percent increase in the hourly engineering rates for 1992. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to defer consideration until, and if, other engineering nonsultant rate increases are requested. Motion carried, four ayes. Finance Director Hahn stated that the City receives about 200 requests annually for abatements on homesteaded properties after the final not_e is sent by the City to Hennepin County for processing of the tax statements. Some of these abatement requests are repeated each years others are residents new to the City. The cost to process an abatement is substantial and still would not be covered by the proposed 425 fee. Councilmember Ricker stated he is not in favor of charging a fee in .11 cases. The fee would affect residents new to the City who may be RESOLUTION 91-813 APPROVING TAXICAB LICENSES FOR 1992 Item *8-L-5 RESOLUTION 91 -UA APPROVING TAXI DRIVER LICENSES FOR 1992 Item *8-L-5 Request for Engineering Rate increase Item 3-M Policy Relating to Pees for Abatements Icem 8-N-1 0 0 Regular i QkIn\:11 Y1tltlLa y December 16, 1991 Page 485 unfarailiar with the homestead process, and may affect seniors who move in and out of the state. He stated the City should first ensure there is nothing more that can be done to better inform residents of the requirements and deadlines. Councilmember Vasiliou concurred that a fee is not appropr-ate for new residents or for first requests. She would support an enhanced communication, including a letter to all area realtors and use of the newsletter, and would support a charge for repeat requests. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmembez Ricker, to direct staff to report back to the Council on current and proposed efforts to inform residents of the homestead process and deadlines, in order to determine if a fee should be adopted. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,OL TTON 91-815 seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt POLICY FOR SENIOR RESOLUTION NO. 91-815 ADOPTING AMENDED POLICY FOR CITIZEN SPECIAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERMENT FOR HOMESTEAD ASSESSMENT PROPERTY OWNED BY SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED DEFERRALItem N-2 PEOPLE. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, 9JMzA &Uk& z+-„ seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, tj adopt AMENDING REFUSE ORDINANCE N0. 91-39 RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND HAULER PROVISIONS LICENSING OF ENTITIES COLLECTING RECYCLABLE TO REQUIRE VOLUME MATERIALS, AI4ENDING SECTIONS 600 AND 1010 OF THE REPORTING PLYMOUTH CITY CODE. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Assistant Manager Boyles presented the proposed 1992 Compensation/ 1992 Compensation/Classification Plan. He stated Classification that most municipalities intend to increase their Plan general employee salaries from 2 percent to 4 Item 8-•P percent in 1992. In most communities the ranges will increase identiceliy. Staff is recommending a 3 percent increase For each salary range. The salary adjustment guide chart is recommended to be reduced from 1991. The revised chart would Regular Coincil Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 486 provide for a 2.5 percent salary adjustment for employees with fully sat13factory performance, and 3 percent for those with high performance levels. The 1992 budget contained funding for a 3 percent compensation adjustment for all employees. Mayor Bergman stated interest in seeing how the ranges for different positions compare between cities. Assistant Boyles stated that comparijon is one component of the process in establishing the proposed Plan. Staff found Plymouth's ranges have been slipping slightly. The recommendation of 3 percent would help to retain consistent levels. Councilmember Ricker asked if Item 8-Q, 1992 Police Sergeants' Contract, should also be deferred as those positions are included in the Classification Plan. Classification/ MOTIO14 was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Compensation Plan; Councilmember Vasil±ou, to defer Items 8-P and 8- Police Sergeants' Q to January 6, 1991, and to direct staff to Contract obtain comparison salary range data for similar Item 8-P and positions from other ritie.. Item 8-Q Motion carriea, four ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by BA1002I091-816 Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. PAYMENT NO. 4 AND 91-816 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 4 AND FINAL, 1991 FINAL, 1991 STREET STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - PHASE I, CITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. Int. PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 102 Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Iter 8-R-1 Councilmember Vasiliou requested that McCrossan, the contractor on the project, be sent a letter of thanks for the excellent customer service they delivered. This was a difficult project and many positive comments wore received from the residents about the contractor. 0 Regular Counci 1 Meeting December 16, 3.991 Page 487 RESOLUTION 91-817 MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded PAYMENT N0. 2 AND by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION FINAL, 1991 SEAL NO. 91-817 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 2 AND FINAL, COAT PROGRAM 1991 SEAL COAT PROGRAM. Item 8-R-2 Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION 91-818 seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt SETTLEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 91-818 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, PROJECT AGREEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 948, PARCEL 1. NO. 9480, PARCEL 1 Item *8-S Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, Council Directives seconded by Mayor Bergman, to accept the status Item 9-A of Council Directives. Motion carried, four ayes. Councilmember Vasiliou thanked the City Manager for going a good job of documenting Council directives and staff follow-up in 1991. MOTION was made by Councilmembor Vasiliou, Water Quality Task seconded by Mayor Bergman, to make the following Force revisions to the Nater Quality Task Force: 1) Item 9-B Increase the membership from five to nine members] 2) Revise the committee representation to one from Pi strict 10, two from District 2, two from District 3, three from District 4, and the City Engineer; 3) Establish the initial length of terms as recommended by staff; and 4) Appoint Craig Twinem from District 1. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Director Dille rud presented the report of the Task Force on Trash and Recycling Container Task Force and Outdoor Trash explained the recommended amendments to the Container Zoning Ordinance. Screening - Report Item 9-C Councilmember Vasiliou noted that the staff memo states success of the proposed ordinance rests on enforcement. She asked about the department's ability to adegiately enforce the proposed revisions. 0 0 Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 488 Director Dillerud stated that removal of the recycling containers from the Ordinance reqr:irements will reduce the scope of enforcement somewhat. Staff will have to rely on the haulers to appropriately label the containers. The haulers should have adequate control over this through their service agreements with the customers. Councilmember Vasiliou asked if BFI intends to do a written communication effort to its customers. Jeff Crees, BFI representative, stated it is a responsibility of the haulers to educate customers about what can go in the containers. The haulers also have an interest in this issue; they don't want problems with contaminated loads. Mayor Bergman asked if it is possible to lock the containers to prevent unauthorized dumping. Mr. Cress responded - yes. Task Force member Michael Stulberg clarified that under the proposal all recycling containers would be exempt for existing structures. New developments would be required to comply with the screening requirements. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to accept the report of the Task Force on Outdoor Trash Container Screening. Motion carried, four ayes. The Council thanked members of the Task Force for their work. The Council reviewed the draft 1992 City Council 1992 City Council calendar. Councilmember Vasiliou stated an%% Calendar would like to have a Town Meeting for each of the Item 9-D four, districts of the City each „,ear. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to approve the 1992 City Council calendar, including four town meetings to be scheduled later. Motion carried, four ayes. Regular Council Meeting December 16, 1991 Page 489 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to approve the Capital Improvement and Project Status Reports. Motion carried, four ayes. Manager Willis announced that the Twin West Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a meeting for December 19 regarding the need for a service window at the new postal fa.-ility. Mayor Bergman di- :ted staff to draft a letter to Poatmaster Brown an support of a full-service counter. Councilmember Vasiliou commended Assistant Manager Boyles on his representation of the City at the Covernment Advisory Committee for School District 281. She also complimented the community development staff on the recent Plymouth Building newsletter. She stated the newsletter serves a useful purpose and she was particularly pleased, that inspection services. have been amended due to suggestions received from contractors. Councilmember Vasiliou announced that Dundee Nursery is doing voluntary recycling of Christmas trees purchased at that business. The meetir+l was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. City Clerk Project Status Reports Item 9-E Postal Facility Item 9-G Item 9 -G 0 0