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PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 24, 1992
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 February 24, 1992.
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Edson,
Helliwell, Tierney, and Vasiliou
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Willis, Assistant
bAnager Boyles, Community Development Director
Lillerud, Public Works Director Moore, Finance
Director Hahn, Park Director Blank, City Attorney
Meller, and City Clerk Rauenhorst
Manager Willis introduced the new City Attorney,
Robert Meller, of the Beat and Flanagan law firm.
City Attorney
Mayor Bergman added discussion of the report on Approve Agenda
snow removal equipment and per3onnel presented in Item 4
the Council Informational Memorandum to the
agenda.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to approve
the agenda as amended.
Motion carried, five ayes.
FUTTRPNOF •
Mark Wahl, Park and Recreation Advisory
Commissioner, presented the 1991 PRAC Annual
Report.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to accept the
1991 FRAC Annual Report.
Motion carried, five ayes.
CONSENT AGENDA
1991 PRAC Annual
Report
Item 5
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Item 6-M was removed from the Consent Agenda.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to adept the
Consent Agenda as amended.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, fiva ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwro ly
seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to approve the
councilminutesoftheFebruary3andFebruary10
meetings.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION
PER:.OD ENDING JANUARY131,
NG DDISBURSEMENTS
199.
FOR THE
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Relliwell,
seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-112 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, SUNSET LANE WEST OF JUNEAU
LANE, SUNSET ACRES ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwftll,
seconded by ;ouncilmember Edson, to adoptRESOLUTIONNO. _
LU
AND AUTHORIZING 9SALE
3DECLARING
OFVACATED S•
T
SUNSET LANE
ANDS
ADJACENT LAND.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Consent Agenda
Item 5
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-114 APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE VARIANCE FOR SUPER VALU
STORES, INC. FOR "PLYMOUTH HILLS 6TH ADDITION"
LOCATED TTHE SOUTHEAST COR20p2)OF 36TH AVENUE
NORTHAND VICKSBURG LANE (9
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Approve Minutes
Item 6-A
Bx-Q.k=QR 92-111 !
APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR
PERIOD ENDING
1-31-92
Item 6-B
7TION 92-112
VACATION OF STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY IN
SUNSET ACRES
ADDITION
item 6-C
W9 SL i4 L9-1
AUTHORIZING SALE
OF VACATED SUNSET
LANE AND ADJACENT
LAND TO DAVE AND
JACKIE ANDERSON
Item 6-C
nQen=TION 92-114
APPROVING
PRELIMINARY PLAT
AND SUED.
ORDINANCE VARIANCE
FOR SUPER VALU
92002)
Item 6-D
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, stzSOLUTION 92 -=
SETTING CONDITIONS
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
CONDITIONS TO BE TO BE MET PRIOR TORESOLUTIONNO. 92-115 SETTING
MET PRIOR TO FILING OR AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FILING (92002)
FOR SUPER VALU STORES, INC. FOR "PLYMOUTH HILLS Item 6-D
6TH ADDITION" LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
PRESERVATION FOR
36TH AVENUE NORTH AND VICKSBURG LANE (92002).
CHURCHILL FARMS
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
9)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, nFSOLUTION 92-115
APPROVING FINAL
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
PLAT FOR PLAT FOR SUPER
RESOLUTION NO. 92-116 APPROVING FINAL
SUPER VALU STORES, INC. FOR "PLYMOUTH HILLS 6TH VALU STORES
ADDITION" LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 36TH 92002)
DAVENUENORTHANDVICKSBURGLANE (92002). Item
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, Rrg0T.UT D 22- W
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RELEASE OF
RESOLUTION NO. 92-117 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF FINANCIAL
GUARANTEE FOR TREEFINANCIALGUARANTEEFORTREEPRESERVATIONFOR
FOR CHURCHILL FARMS PRESERVATION FOR
LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION
2ND ADDITION LOCATED NORTH Or COUNTY ROAD 24 AND CHURCHILL FARMS
EAST OF THE VEST CITY LIMITS (91079). 9)
Item
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-1;&
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt REDUCTION OF SINE
RESOLUTION NO. 92-118 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE
SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUARANTEE FOR
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARYDISTRICT284FOROAKWOODELEMENTARYSCHOOL
NORTHEAST CORNER OF COUNTY ROAD 6 SCHOOL (91008)
LOCATED AT THE
AND COUNTY ROAr 101 (91008). Item 6-F
Motion carried or a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, ZXQH--92-1l9.
APPROVING FINAL
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
PLAT AND
RESOLUTION NO. 92-119 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND
DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENTCONTRACTFORFREDSMITHANDCYNTHIACONTRACTFOR
MARY OETJEN FOR IRONHORSE ESTATES (91060).
IRONHORSE ESTATES
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. 910f0)
Item 6-G
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-1:0 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE
MET PRIOR TO FILING OR AND RELATED TO FINAL FLAT
FOR FRED SMITH AND CYNTHIA MARY OETJEN FOR
IRONHORSE ESTATES LOCATED AT 17325 COUNTY ROAD 24
91060) .
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION 92-121 APPROVING TRANSFER OF GRANT
FUNDS AGREEMENT.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-122 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
PLYMOUTH TO ENTER INTO THE 1992 SOLID WASTE
AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY.
RESOI.UTIQR..92,=1 Q
SETTING CONDITIONS
TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING (91060)
Item 6-G
RESOLUTION 92-U.1
APPROVING TRANSFER
OF CDBG PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS FROM
COUNTY TO CITY
Item 6-H
RESOLUTION 92-122
AUTHORIZING 1992
OF RECYCLING
AGREEMENT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Item 6-I
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-123
seconded by Councilmembet Edson, to adopt REDUCING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-123 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, DEVELOPMENT BOND,
IULDER CREST ADDITION (90095). BOULDER CREST
ADDITION (90095)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 6-J
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, 8E30 =1DN 92-124
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt APPROVING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-124 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 762, COTTONWOOD PLAZA AGREEMENT WITH
STORM WATER HOLDING POND. BEGINS FOR
COTTONWOOD PLAZA
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. DRAINAGE POND,
PROJECT NO. 762
Item 6-K
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-125
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt ORDERING HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-125 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON ON VACATION OF
THE PROPOSED VACATION OF EMPIRE LANE (ALSO KNOWN EMPIRE LANE STREET
AS HOPE AVENUE) STREET RIGHT -OF -NAY WITHIN FIRST RIGHT-OF-WAY
ADDITION GREER'S ORCHARD TRACTS. WITHIN FIRST
ADDITION GREER'S
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. ORCHARD TRACTS
Item 6-L
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MOTION Was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-126 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING
THE PROPOSED VACATION OF THE LANE AND ALLEYS
WITHIN FIRST ADDITION GREER'S ORCHARD TRACTS.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
RSOLUTION 92-126
ORDERING HEARING
ON ON VACATION OF THE
LANE AND ALLEYS
WITHIN FIRST
ADDITION GREER'S
ORCHARD TRACTS
Item 6-L
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-127 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A STREET EASEMENT WITHIN
GLEN GROVE ACRES, HENNEPIN COUNTY.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated residents that
would be affected by the Northwest Boulevard
Improvements Phase II, from 55th Avenue to 54th
Avenue, would like an update on the proposed
landscape plan.
Director Moore stated the landscape plan was
prepared through meetings with the property
owners. No formal action was taken by the
Council to approve the plan because of the
alignment issue and previously pending DNR permit
for Northwest Blvd. He stated that staff
recommends that the landscape plan, if approved
by the City Council, be bid through a separate
contract and not through the contrazt for the
street and utility work associated with the Phase
II construction.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-128 REJECTING BID, NORTHWEST
BOULEVARD - 55TH TO 56TH AVENUE - PHASE II, CITY
PROJECT NO. 106.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
RFSOL•UTION 92-127
ORDERING HEARING
ON VACATION OF
EASEMENT WITHIN
GLEN GROVE ACRES
Item 6-L
Reject Bids and
Advertise for Bids
for Northwest
Blvd. Improvements
Phase II, 55th to
P4th Avenue,
Project 106
Item 6-M
RESQj"TION 92-12_8
REJEC.ING BID,
NORTHWEST BLVD.
55TH TO 56TH
AVE. - PHASE I:
PROJECT NO. 106
Item 6-M
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-129 ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
SIDS, NORTHWEST BOULEVARD (FUTURE COUNTY ROAD 61
FROM 55TH AVENUE TO 56TH AVENUE) - PHASE II, CITY
PROJECT NO. 106.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-130 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO'S
1 AND 2, PLYMOUTH BUSINESS CENTER 5TH ADDITION
IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 715.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
92-131
it WELL NO.
CHANGE ORDER
RESOLUTIONN013 PUMEINGASTATIONPROVINGAND FEEDERMAIN,
0.
CITY PROJECT NO. 013.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION
MEDINA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
NG IPRD
OJECNGE
TN0DER ,N0.
1,
010.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Gouncilmem`)er Helliwell,
seccnded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 92-4 RELATING TO DATE REQUIRED FOR
AN
ING
SUBSECTIONN1206033
OFTTLE THEPLYMOUTHPERMIT
ECITTYECODE.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, rive ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-133 APPROVING 1992 CIGARETTE
LICENSE APPLICATION for Party Mart, 4130 Highway
101 North.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
ercnr.UTIQN 92-9
ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, NORTHWEST
BLVD. FROM 55TH TO
56TH AVENUE -
PHASE II
PROJECT NO. 106
item 6-M
RK%9 UTjON 92-130
CHANGE ORDER NO'S
1 AND 21 PROJECT
NO. 715
Item 6-N-1
CHANGE ORDER NO.
1, WELL N0. 13
PUMPIP'v STATION
AND A'EEDERMAIN,
PROJECT NO. 013
Item 6-N-2
MQLUTION -22-LU
CHANGE ORDER N0.
1, MEDINA ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 010
Item 6-N-3
CHANGING LICENSE
YEAR FOR
CONSUMPTION AND
DISPLAY (BOTTLE
CLUB) LICENSES
Item 6-0
R ankUT10N 92-133
APPROVING 1992
CIGARETTE LICENSE
Item 6-P
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Cuuncilmember Edson, to adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 92-5 RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL
THE REGULATION OF ANIMAL !NOISE AND AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 915.01 AND 915.13 OF THE; PLYMOUTH
CITY CODE.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
9ADINANCE 92-5
RELATING TO ANIMAL
AND NOISE
Item 6-%2
NOTION was wade by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-134 APPROVING CONSTRUCTION
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND PLANS, COUNTY ROADS 10
AND 61, COUNTY PROJECT :10. 7408, CITY PROJECT NO.
812.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Community Development Director Dillerud stated
the Council approved the Preliminary Plat of
Golfview Estates for Lowry Hill Development on
September 16, 1991, subject to three conditions:
1) Construction of a permanent cul-de-sac on
Black Oaks Lane at a point north of the property
line providing a full lot depth to the property
line to the south; 2) Easement access to Parcel
17-21-0001 and 0002 (Deziel) be provided easterly
between proposed Lots 3 and 4, Block 2; and 3)
Comstock Lane be extended south to intersect
Rockford Road.
The proposed Final Plat reflects compliance with
tse first condition, but does not include access
to tha parcels to the west or the extension of
Comstock Lane to Rockford Road.
The developer has returned the Development
Contract unsigned, along with a letter explaining
seven objections to signing the Contract.
Community Development Director Dillerud and
Public Works Director Moore responded to each of
these objections.
Director Dillerud stated it has been the City's
practice to refrain from specifying the park
dedication amount in the Development Contract.
Recording of the plat sometimes occurs well after
preparation of the Development Contract and the
RF.RQLuTION 92-13-)
APPROVING
CONSTRUCTION
COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR C.R.
10 AND 61, CITY
PROJECT NO. 812
Item 6-R
Lowry Hills
Development Co.
Golfview Estates
91047)
Item 7-A
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park dedication fees could have been amended in
the interim. Based on the current park
dedication fee structure, the developer's park
dedication fee responsibility would be $44,118
after credit for the trail dedication of .98
acres. This could change depending on when the
developer records the plat.
He stated the condition regarding easement access
from Garland Lane westerly between Lots 3 and 4
to the existing parcel at the corner of Holly
Lane and County Road 9 was discussed at the
Planning Commission meeting. The option of
driveway access along the east line of Lot 1,
Block 2, north to 45th Avenue North would not be
practical. The concept of northerly access along
the west line of Lot 1, Block 2, was discussed
and found not to be as suitable as the access
between Lots 3 and 4.
Director Moore addressed the developer's concerns
relating to installation of concrete curb and
gu;:ter along existing County Road 9. When County
Road 9 is r)nnected to County Road 24, the
portion of existing County Road 9 adjacent to
this plat will revert from a county road to a
city street. It is likely that it will require
reconstruction or upgrading at a future date.
Property owners do not like ditches along their
property since they are difficult to maintain.
The plat also shows berms immediately adjacent to
the road. It would be feasible to require the
developer to petition for the concrete curb and
gutter imprc •+sent and be assessed the coat when
the project undertaken. This is in accordance
with the City Council Assessment Policy.
The developer has also objected to being
responsible for one-half the cost of upgrading
Holly Lane to a 36 foot wide street with concrete
curb and gutter as it abuts the plat. This
provision is also in accordance with the City
Council Assessment Policy.
In his letter, Mr. Barr addressed two issues
relating to the constructicn of the sanitary
sewer. One is the extra cost that the City
incurred to construct the trunk sanitary sewer at
a deeper elevation in order that rhe current golf
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course property immediately north of this plat,
could be developed with single family homes if
the City ever changes the land use. The other
issue is easements that Mr. Barr must obtain from
the golf course property owner in order to
construct the lateral sanitary sewer.
Director Moore stated that on April 22, 1991,
when the Council authorized the construction of
the sanitary sewer, Mr. Barr was agreeable to
Lowry Hills Development Company being assessed
for the extra depth cost for the trunk sRnitary
sewer. The City has proceeded with the
construction of the eanitary sewer and the
project is about 50 percent completed.
He stated the developer's engineer has designed
the sanitary sewer system to encroach within the
golf course property. This is being done so they
do not affect the trees on the property owned by
the developer. It is practical to redesign the
sanitary sewer system in order that no
encroachment is required and, therefore,
eliminating the necessary easements.
Director Moore responded to anotbir concern of
the developer, stating that a total width
easement of ten feet, as stated by Mr. Barr, is
not sufficient for access or maintenance of the
sanitary sewer. A minimum total width of 20 feet
is needed.
Rick Sathre, Sathre-Bergquist Inc., stated the 10
foot easements wore an error. The developer will
comply with the 20 foot easement requirement.
Director Moore stated that in Mr. Barr's letter,
he objected to the requirement that 45th Avenue
should be extended southerly dnd end in a cul-de-
sac immediately adjacent to the undeveloped
property south of the plat. He stated that
durirg the preliminary plat approval, the Council
stated that 45th Avenue should end in a cul--de-
sac one lot north of the south property line, and
that Comstock Lane should be extended and
intersect with County Road 9 and not be cul-de-
saced. The Council was substituting Comstock
Lane for the possible future extension of 45th
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The final plat does not provide for the extension
of Comstock Lane as directed by the Council. Tte
developer has gone to his original plat ending it
in a cul-de-sac. Director Moore recommended that
45th Avenue be extended anu end in a cul-de-sac
permanent construction) immediately adjacent to
the south property line.
Mr. Sathre stated that the developer has no
dispute with the park dedication issue. He is
requesting that he be credited for park
dedication for paving the trail that is proposed
through the outlots.
Director Moore stated it is the recommendation of
the staff that the trail would 89t be paved at
this time. Park Director Blank stated that if
the trail were paved, it would be "spot"
surfacing of about
2001. It may not connect to
another trail for several years, at which time it
wo+,!d need to be resurfaced.
Mr. Sathre stated he has talked with Mr. Deziel
regarding acquisition of easements
necessar% to
install the sanitary sewer on the Deziel pri,perty
immediately north of the proposed plat. Mr.
Sathre stated they are trying to design the best
system to provide service to both the golf course
property and the Deziel property to the north.
The Deziela' have refused to commit in writing to
granting an easement for construction of the
sanitary sewer on their property. They also
would not specify a monetary amount for the
easement. The alternate to gaining an easement
from the Deziela' is to run the sanitary sewer
inside the north property line of the proposed
plat. This would require clearing of about a 50'
wide strip of trees.
Manager Willic stated he had spoken with Mr.
Deziel. Mi. Deziel indicated he does not want
the trees to be destroyed as a result. of the
sewer installations however, he hae not committed
to granting the easement.
Bernard Barr, the
suggested that if
the easement at no
11670 61st Avenue North,
the Deziela' refuse to grant
coot, the Council consider
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assessing the coat for extra depth sever to their
property as an incentive to granting the sewer
easement.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated the developer
should not be further delayed. The Council
should act on the plat raquest so the developer
can proceed.
M;,or Bergman suggested that a temporary cul -de-
s..: be provided, rather than access through
granted easements. When the adjacent property
eventually develops, the cul-de-sac can be
changed to a through street. He also favored
considering a public improvement hearing toconsiderassessingtheaddeddepthtotheDeziel
parcel.
Mr. Barr stated the Council should not require
him to agree to pay for improvements to the
street abutting his development - County Road 9
and Holly Lane. He does not want to be required
to inform buyers of his lots that they will be
responsible for another special
assessment. The
Council should consider a project hearing and
assessments after the City takes over County Road
9.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked if it is standard
for a developer to guarantee he will petition for
improvements on an adjacent county road.
Director Moore stated the City subdivision code
would require it when the road becomes a City
street. This is a unique cir:umstance brought
about by the fact that the Council has authorizedtheextensionofsewertothisplatbeforeitwas
called for in the Capital Improvemento Program,
and the City is aware that County Road 9 will
revert to City responsibility in the future.
There are open ditches along this roadway which
may cause problems in the future. similar
improvements have been installed on County Road 9
and County Road 6.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated rhotte are still
County roads, and the County paye for the
improvements. In this situation the City is
anticipating the project and assessments far a
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County Road that is slated to revert to a City
street. The Council does not know today what
improvements will be necessary on this street
when it reverts to the City. This is a different
situation that the construction required on Holly
Lane, which is currently a City street.
Councilmember Edson stated the increased traffic
on Holly Lane will justify the need for
improvements to Holly Lane. The need for curb
and gutter on County Road 9 is not as certain.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-135 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT FOR LOWRY HILL DEVELOPMENT FOR GOLFVIEW
ESTATES (91047), with the following changes: 1)
The access to the lot abutting the plat to the
west is eliminated; 2) The developer is not
required to petition for improvements of County
Road 9; 3) 45th Avenue shall be extended to the
south property line ending in a temporary cul-de-
sac; 4) If the sewer easement is not granted by
the Desiels', staff is directed to schedule a
public hearing to consider assessment of the
extra sewer depth. The other condi;.ions are as
recommended by staff.
Councilmember Helliwell predicted that drainage
problems may require future construction of
concrete curb and gutter. She favored including
the item in the Development Contract. She stated
the concrete wi.l last longer and makes plowing
easier.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated the City's
experience with the Street Reconstruction Program
has proven that bituminous can be more feasible
in certain areas of the City than concrete curb
and gutter. The residents and Council can decide
which option is better for the street when a
public improvement hearing is held in the future.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes;
Helliwell nay.
RESOLUTION 92-135
APPROVING FINAL
PLAT AND
DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT FOR LOWRY
HILL DEVF,LOPMENT
FOR GOLFVIEW
ESTATES (91047)
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MOTJON was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION 92-
136 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING
OF AND RELATED TO FIY'4L PLAT FOR LOWRY HILL
DEVELOPMENT FOR GOLFVl'3W ESTATES (91047), with
the following changes: 1) The access to the lot
abutting the plat to the west is eliminated; 2)
The developer is not required to petition for
improvements of County Road 9; 3) 45th Avenue
shall be extended to the south property line
ending in a temporary cul-de-sac; 4) If the sewer
easement is not granted by the Deziels', staff is
directed to schedule a public hearing to consider
assessment of the extra sewer depth. The other
zonditions are as recommended by staff.
Motion carried on a roll call voter four ayes;
Helliwell nay.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
92-137 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO.
207, CANITARI SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA - GOLFVIEW
ESTATES ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by
Councilmember Vasiliou, to table to March 2 :he
application of Wal-Mart Stores, inc., for Land
Use Guide Plan Amendment at the northwest corner
of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane (91108), in
accordance with the petitioner's request.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Manager Willis explained the request of Carlson
Real Estate Company to advance refund the balance
of existing General Obligation Tax Increment
Financing Bonds issued by the City to finance
certain public improvements related to the
Carlson Center development. Carlson also
requests that ;.he City authorize the issuance of
new Tax Incremment Revenue Refunding Bonds which
would mature in 2012 rather than 1994.
Manager Willis stated the projected tax
increments, from the district have not been
generated because development has not proce9ded
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RF50LuTiON 92-136
SETTING CONDITIONS
TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING (91047)
Item 7-A
RESOLUTION % _137
ADOPTING
ASSESSMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 207,
GOLFVIEW ESTATES
ADDITION
Item 7-A
Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc. - Land Use
Guide Plan
Amendment (91106)
Item 7-B
Carlson Real
Estate Co. -
Request to Refund
and Refinance Tax
Increment Bonds
Item 7-C
Regular Council Meeting
February 24, 1992
Page 67
as forecast by Carlson. Deficiencies in tax
increments have required Carlson to cover a
portion of the debt service payments from 1987
through 1990. Given the structure of the bo..d
issue with a balloon in April 1994, Carlson will
be required to pay deficiencies of about $6.5
zillion. Carlson is not requesting that the
existing debt be refinanced for the balance of
the existing term of the original bond issue;
they are asking that the debt be refinanced and
the term extended to 2012.
He stated that Carlson made a series of business
decisions which have led to this situation and
there is no obvious public purpose in
accommodating their request. Carlson has
completed significant development in the City of
Minnetonka and the tax increments in the
Minnetonka district have exceeded projections
required to service the debt. He recommended
tha,: the Council deny the request to refinance
the bonds beyond the original issuance date.
iouncilmember Vasiliou asked if there would be
risk to the City or the bondholders if the
request were approved.
Manager Willis stated there is essentially no
risk to the City or the bondholders. Carlson has
honored its commitments to pay deficiencies, and
the St. Paul Fire and Marine Company also backs
the bonds in the amount of $7 million.
Counci lmember Tierney asked if there are City
costs related to the refunding and reissuance.
Manager Willis stated there are modest annual
bond debt service costs.
Councilmember Vasiliou suggested that if the
Carlson request were approved, that all City
coats associated with the refunding and
reissuance be paid by Carlson.
Dean Riesen represented Carlson Real Estate
Company. Mr. Riesen stated that Carlson wiuld
agree to pay all costs related to the issue. He
stated that since the late 1950'x, Carlson has
had significant involvement in Plymouth, with the
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initial development along Highway 55. Carlson
currently employs 2,000 people in Plymouth. He
stated that moving the Carlson headquarters to
Minnetonka did not reduce the employment
commitment to Plymouth. Mr. Riesen described
other Carlson projects in Plymouth. He concurred
that the tax increment district has not generated
the anticipated increment; however, this is
mostly due to market conditions. He stated the
City's approval of the refunding bonds would
reduce the City's obligation and risk of default
for the next two years.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-138 RELATING TO GENERAL
OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS OF 1984 (CARLSON
PROJECT): REFUNDING, with the condition that
Carlson will pay all costs incurred as a result
of refinancing, reisssuance, and administering
payment of the bonds.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
The Council discussed appointments to various
boards and commisEions.
Mayor Bergman proposed the following
appointments: Planning Commission - Ed Albro;
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC)
Steve Burk; Board of Zoning Adjustments and
Appeals JBOZA) - Hoke Yin; Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) - Philip Slott;
Hest Hennepin Human Services Planning Board -
Kimberly Helgerscn. The Council received a
letter from Ken Palmer resigning from the RRA.
MOTION was made by Councilmertber Tierney,
seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-139 APPOINTMENT TO PLYMOUTH
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, appointing
Philip Slott for a term expiring January 31,
1997.
Mation carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
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HOOLUTION 92-131
GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCRErIENT
BONDS OF 1984 -
CARLSON PROJECT
Item 7-C
Board and
Commission
Appointments
Item 1--D
RESOLUTION 92-139
APPOINTMENT TO HPA
Item 7-D
Regular Council Meeting
February 24, 1992
Page 69
Councilmember Edson suggested that the Council
accept applications For the HRA vacancy created
by the resignation of Ken Palmer. The Council
concurred, and staff was directed to solicit
applications.
Councilmember Tierney stated
serving on the West Hennepin
Planning Board as an at -large
would like to be appointed as
representative.
that Steve Mumma is
Human Services
representative. He
Plymouth's
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-140 APPOINTMENT. TO WEST
HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD,
appointing Steve Mumma to a term expiring
January 31, 1994.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney,
seconded by Councilmerber Helliwell, to appoint
Linda Oja to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Tierney stated that since there are
already three planning commissioners who reside
in District 1, she would not support the
appointment of Ed Albro as suggested by the
Mayor. She stated that Linda Oja has Planning
Commission experience from another city.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she had interviewed
Ms. Oja and was concerned about whether she would
have sufficient time to devote to the Cummission.
She stated that it is not inappropriate to have
four commissioners from District 1 because that
is where the majority of growth and development
is occurring. She stated that Planning
Commission Chair Stulberg supports the
appointment of Ed Albro.
Councilmember Helliwell stated that Ms. Oja s
time commitments have not chanced since she
served on the New Hope Planning commission.
Also, the Commission needs stability ruid people
with experience.
RESOLUTION 92-140
APPOINTMENT TO
WEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES
PLANNING BOARD
Item 7-D
Regular Council Meeting
February 24, 1992
Page 70
Motion failed on a roll call vote. Helliwell and
Tierney ayes; Edson, Vasiliou, and Bergman nays.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION 92-141
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT TO
NO. 92-141 APPOINTMENT Tfi PLANNING COMMISSION, PLANNING
appointing Ed Albro for a term expiring January COMMISSION
31, 1995. Item 7-D
Motion carried on a roll call vote; Edson,
Vasiliou and Bergman ayes; Helliwell and Tierney
nays.
Councilmember Helliwell stated that Council is
overlooking a very qualified woman candidate and
has appointed a man to the position.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by BUQLS21M 92_142
Cour.;:ilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. APPOINTMENT TO
92-142 APPOINTMENT TO PARK ANL RECREATION PARK AND
ADVISORY COMMISSION, appointing Stere Burk for a RECREATION
term expiring January 31, 1994. ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Motion carried on a roll call vote; Edson, Item 7-D
Vasiliou and Bergman ayes: Hel;-iwell and Tierney
nays.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by RESOLUTION 92-143
Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. APPOINTMENT TO
92-143 APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF 'BONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD OF ZONING
AND APPEALS, appointing Poke Yin to a term ADJUSTMENTS AND
expiring January 31, 1995. APPEALS
Item 7-D
Motion carried on a roll call vote: Edson,
Vasiliou and Bergman ayes; Helliwell and Tierney
nays.
Staff was directed to send a letter to all
applicants thanking them for interviewing and
suggesting other volunteer activities they may be
interested in.
The Council directed staff
Kargas regarding volunteer
has expressed interest in
gardens.
to contact Eydie
opportunities. She
coordinating the city
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 92-144 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 11 AND FINAL,
1990 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, CITY PROJECT
NO. 001.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 92-145 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 2 AND FINAL,
15TH AVENUE NORTH - STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 945.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Marjorie Vigoren, Solid Waste Coordinator,
presented the proposed 1992 Recycling and
Yardwaste Program. She reported that in order to
meet the 80 percent County funding requirement in
1991, the City was required to recycle a minimum
of 16 percent of tho waste stream. Plymouth
exceeded this minimum requirement by recycling
17.76 percent in 19:11. The minimum requirement
increases to 18 perzent in 1992.
Director Moore stated that the current curbside
recycling contract expires at the end of 1992.
He requested direction from the Council on any
changes to the existing program they would like
considered and included in a revised contract.
Coordinator Vigoren stated that in 1990 the City
began operating a yardwaste disposal site at the
Public Works Building site. In 1990 the City
accepted only grass clippings and leaves. In
1991 the program was expanded to include brush
and small tree limbs. The program has been
received favorably by the citize..is with about
11,000 vehicles using the facility during the
eight months each year it was in operation.
In the past the County has provided funding to
the City for the yardwaste program. They will
continue to provide funding in 1992, but we are
uncertain whether this funding will continue into
1993 cr future years.
N OLUTION 92-144
PAYMENT NO. 11 AND
FINAL, 1990 STREET
RECONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM, PROJECT
NO. 001
Ztem 7-E-1
RRCAT.tTTZON 92-145
PAYMENT NO. 2 AND
FINAL, 15TH AVENUE
NORTH STREET
IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 945
Item 7-E-2
1992 Recycling and
Yardwaste Program
Item 7-F
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Director Moore stated a major problem with the
program the last two years has been odor
complaints from an adjacent business. In order
to solve this problem, he suggested removing the
yardwaste material from the site on a weekly
basis. The weekly removal would add to the cost
of the program.
Coordinator Vigoren described several options for
the Council to consider with respect to the
yardwaste program for 1992. She recommended that
the City discontinue accepting grass clipp-ngs at
the yardwaste drop-off site. Residents could
leave grass clippings on their lawn, estab ish a
back yard compost pile, or have their refuse
hauler pick up bagged clippings. Similar options
are not available for residents to manage leaves
and brush. She suggested phasing out accepting
grass at the City site by early summer and
promoting lawn maintenance practices that reduce
the amount of the waste.
Mayor Sergmar. asked if the City may be able to
identify a remote site in Plymouth for use as a
drop-off site in order to avoid odor problems.
Cocrdinator Vigoren stated it would be difficult
to find that type of site within Plymouth. She
also was unsure of whether enough materials could
be generated at a drop-off basis to justify a
full compost operation.
Councilmember Vasiliou expressed concerns that
this service not be discontinued until an
alternate plan is identified.
The Council discussed each of the proposed
options, as well as pr+vete services available to
residents for disposing of leaves, grass, and
brush. Discussion was also held on promotion
efforts, including the Plymouth Mews and a flyer
that could be provided to individuals using the
drop-off site.
Councilmember Helliwell stated she would support
discontinuing saceptance of grass at the drop-off
site. Residents will continue to bag grass
clippings as long as there is no cost for
disposal. The City should be encouraging
residents to leave the clippings on their lawns.
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Page 73
Counc+ I member Edson stated the service should be
continued for 1992. It Is significant that
17,000 vehicles use the facility.
Manager Willis suggested that the Council
consider continuing the yardwaste program in 1992
similar to 1991, and that the City undertake an
education effort to inform residents and site
users that acceptance of grass clippings will be
discontinued within a year. The education effort
would also advise residents of the benefits of
keeping clippings on the lawn.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman; seconded by
Councilmember Edson, to adapt the City Manager's
recommendation for the 1994' Yardwaste Program.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Assistant Manager Boyles stated that, on January
27, the Council heard a rectuest frim Howard and
Dotty Bork to consider amendment of the City Code
to allow bowfishing in the City. The City
Attorney has recommended against allowing
howfishing in the City for safety reasons. If
bowfiahing is allowed, the Attorney recommended
that the Council: 1) Define where bo ;fishing
would be allowedi 2) Require the necessary DNR
permits; 3) Address the issue of disposal of
speared fish; 4) Implement an age limit for
individuals bowfishing; and 5) Require licensing.
Howard and Dotty Bork, 3730 Orchard Avenue North,
Robbinsdale, responded to each of these items.
They suggested that the Council establish a
specified distance from a residence for
bowfishing, as archery target shooting is now.
They stated that a valid fishing license is
already required for bowfiahing, and the state
fishing laws already prohibit leaving rough fish
on the shore or returning them to the water.
Councilmember Edson suggested that the Council
limit bowfishing to persons of a certain age
consistent with the hunting laws. In other
words, if a child under a certain ago must be
accompanied by a adult in order to nunt, the same
would apply for bowfishing.
Ordinance
Amendment
regarding
Bowfishing
Item 7-G
Regular Council Meeting
February 24, 1992
Page 74
Mrs. Bork stated they would volunteer to conduct
a bowfishing seminar.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded
by Mayor Bergman, to direct the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance amending the City Code to
allow bowfishing under the conditions outlined in
the memo from Howard and Dottie Bork. The
ordinance should include a specified distance
from residences and a minimum age when bowfishing
can be done.
Councilmember Helliwell stated that safety is a
concern; however, if the Council approves a deer
hunt later this year, bowfishing should also be
allowed.
Mayor Bergman asked if the City would be liable
for allowing the activity if a bowfisher was
injured.
Attorney Meller stated it is unlikely the City
would be liable. The safety concerns are related
to children shooting the bow and arrow without
supervision.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Park Director Blank stated that on May 6, 1991,
the Council authorized staff to begin
negotiations for the acquisition of 14 acres of
property lying immediately west of the Zachary
Playfield. On February 6, staff reached a
tentative agreement with Mr. Forster for the
purchase of this property, subject to Council
approval, at the cost of $482,500 plus assuming
special assessments estimated at $32,000. In
addition, the City would sell to the Forsters
3.71 acres of land lying south of County Road 9
for the price of $90,000.
Director Blank stated that this would complete
the land acquisition for park purposes east of I-
494, with the exception of two small parcels. He
stated this is an important acquisition in order
to buffer the park site from abutting neighbors,
to possibly expand parking, and to serve
recreation needs in the area if usage continues
to intensify.
Parkland
Acquisition -
Forster property
adjacent to
Zachary Playfield
Item 7-H
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Councilmember Vasiliou asked if the new Bass Lake
Playfield wouldn't take some of the pressure off
of Zachary Playfield.
Director Blank stated Bass Lake Playfield is
primarily earmarked to serve residents in the
northeastern area of the City which is in Osseo
School District 279.
Mayor Bergman expressed concern that residents
abutting the proposed acquisition will complain
that tt.9y did not know the park was planned. The
purchase would also deplete the park dedication
fund.
Councilmember Helliwell stated the acquisition
would allow the City to sell the parcel on the
south side of County Road 9. The amount gained
from that sale and the payment schedule
negotiated by staff would bring the cost of the
acquisition down somewhat.
Councilmember Edson stated there are problems
with parking when tnere is a large event at
Zachary Playfield and/or at Zachary School. He
asked if additional parking is proposed.
Director Blank stated the City has a reciprocal
agreement with the church abutting Zachary
Playfield for overflow parking.
Councilmember Edson stated that this acquisition
is not contained in the proposed 1992-1996
Capital Improvement Pr -)gram (C.I.P.). If this
acquisition is made with park dedication funds,
the fund would have a negative balance by 1994.
He stated that major capital expenditures should
be in thi Capital Improvements Program, reviewed
under set criteria, and the funding suurces
evaluated as previously recommended by the
Financial Task Force.
Mayor Bergman stated the City would also assume
costs for the necessary public improvements to
serve the site.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated the problem is
compounded because additional staff are needed :u
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maintain the property after it is acquired and
developed.
Councilmember Helliwell stated that the land
would t.ot have to be developed for several years,
and there are additional funds going into the
psrk dedication fund each year.
Councilmember Edson stated that even taking into
consideration the additional park dedication
fees, there would still be a projected deficit of
628,000 in 1994. The Capital Improvement
Program should be used to set priorities on
acquisition, and this property should not be
acquired until it is included in the C.I.P. and
priorities are established.
Director Blank stated the acquisition was not
included in the 1992 C.I.P. because staff began
negotiations for acquisition in 1991, as directed
by the Council, and did not expect the process to
carry over to 1992.
Councilmember Helliwell stated she would like the
upcoming consideration of the C.I.P. to include
this acquisition.
Councilmember Tierney stated that land
acquisition is important, and the City should not
let an opportunity slip by. She asked if Mr.
Forster has set a time limit for sale of the
property.
Mr. Forster stated that several developers are
looking at the property. He would prefer that
the City acquire the property because he believes
more trees will be saved, but would like to sell
the property within one to two months.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to refer the
acquisition of the Forster property to the
Planning Commission for consideration of the
C.I.P., and to defer the issue for no longer than
one month.
Motion carried, five ayes.
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Councilmember Tierney suggested that a Council
study session be conducted on the acquisition
issue following the public hearing on the C.I.P.
by the Planning Commission.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 92-146 AMENDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCESIm
CHANNEL 37 OPERATING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES to
initiate rebroadcast of the meetings of other
northwest city councils.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that an individual
is considering purchase of the Party Mart Liquor
property which is affected by Directive No. 91-
157 relating to sprinkler requirements. Staff
was directed to notify the individual of this
pending action.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to accept the
direct ivrs report.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to accept the
Capital Improvement and Project Status Reports.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Finance Direotor Hahn presented the 1991
Unaudited Financial Report. He stated that
revenues exceeded projections, with the exception
of fines and forfeitures. The expenditures were
under budget with the exception of the public
works budget, primarily due to snow plowing.
He stated that the general fund reserve is 39.2
percent of the 1992 budget, which is very near
the City's goal of 40 percent.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to accept the
1992 Unaudited Financial Report.
Motion carried, five ayes.
RESOLUTION 92-146
AMENDING POLICY TO
REBROADCAST
MEETINGS OF OTHER
CITY COUNCILS
Item 7-I
Council Directives
Item 7-J-1
Project Status
Reports
Item 7-J-2
1991 Unaudited
Financial Report
Item 7-K
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Page 78
Manager Willis reported on legislation relating
to drinking water requirements. The State has
been mandated to test public water supplies for
83 additional contaminants. The State Health
Departmf.nt is expected to ask the Legislature to
consider two funding options: 1) To charge each
of the public water supply "owners" a fee of
3,400 per well per year ($41,000 for Plymouth),
or 2) To charge a $5 per account surcharge
75,500 for Plymouth).
Mayor Bergman stated that two additional items
have been added to the Council and Manager Goals
and Objectives. He suggested that the City
Council discuss the 1992 Goals and Objectives at
a study session.
Councilmember Edson reported that the HRA voted
to draft a resolution to recommend that the
Council proceed with the proposed senior housing
project and that the HRA so3icit bids for a
partner in the project. The partner could assist
the HRA with refining the proposals,
construction
management, and ultimately with management of the
project.
Councilmember Tierney stated that the Charter
Commission has voted to move ahead with a City
Charter. The Commission has divided into four
subcommittees which are split by topics cot,%.ained
in the LMC model charter. She invited
Councilmembers to attend the subcommittee
sessions. All the meetings are open to the
public.
The Council reviewed the study sessions topics
and schedule. The Council dirocted that
discussion of the 1992 Goals and Objectives be
added as a study topic.
Councilmember Edson suggested that the Council
could develop or classify specific goals to
accomplish each area of objectives. Staff was
directed to distribute the Mission Statement to
the Council, along with the goals the Council
adopted in 1989.
Legislative update
Item 7-L
1992 Goals and
Objectives
Item 7-M
Proposed Senior
Citizen Housing
Project
Item 7-N
Charter Commission
Item 7-N
Study Session
Topics and
Schedule
item 7-0
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Staff was directed to write to the Plymouth
Speedskating Club to determine if they would like
a meeting with the City Council. If a meeting is
not desired, this item should be removed from the
study session topic list.
The Council scheduled a study session for 5:00
p.m. on March 9 to discuss the 1992 Goals and
Objectives.
The Council scheduled a study session for 9:00
a.m. or March 21.
1992 Goals and
Objectives
Item 7-0
The Council reviewed a memo from Public Works Equipment and
Director Moore, Public Works Supt. Kolstad, and Personnel Needs
Street Supervisor Vetsch relating to equipment for Snowplowing
and personnel needs for major snowstorms.
Item 7-P
Mayor Bergman asked if staff could be diverted
from plowing rinks and trails to street plowing
so plowing can be completed sooner without
additional cost to the City.
Public Works Director Moore stated that personnel
do not plow rinks until all streets are opened.
Mayor Bergman stated that after the second heavy
onowfEll of the season, he received many calls
from residents that couldn't get out of their
cul-de-sac. He asked how this could be avoided
in the future.
Director Moore stated that during thatstreets Curb
the
contractor hired by the City plowed
to curb before moving to the next area. He has
now been instructed to use the procedure used by
the City - to plow a two-lane path through a
street and one path through cul-de-sacs. After
all streets are initially opened, the plows go
back and open the streets curb to curb. Residents will be better able to get out of their
property, but may need to remove anew from the
end of their driveway again after the second
plowing effort.
The mee•:ing was adjourned at 1000 p.m. `
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