HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-02-1992MINUTES
PEGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 2, 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 Slv3. , on March 2, 1992.
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Edson,
Helliwell, Tierney, and Vasiliou
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Willis, Assistant
Manager Boyles. Community Development Director
Dillerud, Public Works Director Moore, Park and
Recreation Director Blank, Finance Direc'.or Hahn,
City Attorney Meller, and City Clerk Rauenhoret
Mayor Bergman proclaimed March 7-14 as Girl Scout Girl Scout Week
Reek.Item 4-A
Mayor Bergman proclaimed March 1-8 as volunteers Volunteers of
of America Week. America Week
Item 4-B
Janet Broz ig thanked the Council for suppoLting Police Liaison
the requecat for a police liai.on officer at Officer
Armstong Hioh School.
Mayor Bergman presented a Plaque of Appreciation Plaques of
to Donald ]Butler for three years of service on Appreciation
the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals. Item S-A
Mayor Bergman stated that a Plaque of
Appreciation will be mailed to Frank Freels for
hia service on the Park anti Recreation Advisory
Commission from 1989-1992.
A€PR4V—Fd &QZNI A
MOTION was. made by Councilmember Helliwell, Approve Agenda
seconded by 1,ouncilmember Edson, to approve the Item 6
agenda.
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Motion carried, five ayes.
Item 7-1 was removed from the Consent Agenda.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Consent Agenda
Item 7
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, Minutes
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to approve the Item 7-A
February 24, 1992, Council minutes.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-147
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt DESIGNATING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-147 DESIGNATING POLLING POLLING LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION. Item 7-B
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmeaiber Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-148 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-149 TEST WELL NO. 11, CITY.
PROJECT NO. 909.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-150 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
OFF -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
FOR BUSINESS SCIENCE CORP.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
RESOLUTION 92-14e
APPOINTING
ELECTION JUDGES
Item 7-C
RESOLUTION 92-1q2
AUTHORIZING TEST
WELLS, PROJECT NO.
909
Item 7-D
RESOLUTION 92 _M
SETTING HEARING ON
OFF -SALE
INTOXICATING
LIQUOR APPLI ATION
Item !-E
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Councilmember Edson agreed that ultimately the
terms should be staggered to result in term
expirations each year. However, initially
members should be appointed for more than a one-
year term. The terms can be adjusted in the
future.
MOTIow was made by Councilmember Tierney,
to adopt
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, 1991 REFORESTATION
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt OF PARKLAND
RESOLUTION NO. 92-151 AWARDING OF BID FOR 1992 Item 7-F
REFORESTATION PROPOSAL.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MQUUM 92-15°,
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION 92-152
INCREASING WEED
seconded by Councilmember
RESOLUTION NO. 92-152 RECOMMMING WEED ASSESSMENT FEES
ASSESSMENT FEE INCREASES.
WORKS PROJECTS
Motion carried on a roll call note, five ayes.
Item 7-J
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION 92-153
AWARDING BID FOR
seconded by Councilmember
RESOLUTION NO. 92-153 AWARDING BID ?OR THE 1992 1199MovREE 6 STUMP
TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL. Item 7-H
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Councilmember Tierney stated that the proposed Financial Advisory
terms of appointment for members of the Financial Committee
7-1AdvisoryCommiteewouldnotresultinanevenItem
number of term expirations each year. She
suggested that the Council consider appointments
to result in one or two expirations each year.
Councilmember Edson agreed that ultimately the
terms should be staggered to result in term
expirations each year. However, initially
members should be appointed for more than a one-
year term. The terms can be adjusted in the
future.
MOTIow was made by Councilmember Tierney,
to adopt
RESOLUTION 92-154
ESTABLISH
seconded by Councilmember Edson,
RESOLUTION NO. 92-154 FINANCIAL ADVISORY FINANCIAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
C0lITTEE. Item 7-I
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, MQUUM 92-15°,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt DESIGNATING
GFORFUNDING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-155 DESIGNATING FUNDING FOR EXISTING PUBLIC
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. WORKS PROJECTS
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 7-J
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-156 DECLARING COST TO BE
ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT, 15TH AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 945.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-157 SETTING HEARING ON PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT, 15TH AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 945.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-158 REVISION OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 014, LEVY 140.
12426.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-159 REVISION OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 012, LEVY NO.
12425.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tif--ney, to accept the
invitation of the United Way o be a cosponsor of
one of their Community Concerns meetings to be
held in Plymouth between mid-April and early
June.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
RESOLUTION 92-156
ORDERING
PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT,
PROJECT NO. 945
Item 7-K
REsO=iON 92-157
SETTING HEARING ON
PROPOSED
ASSESSMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 945
Item 7-K
RESOLUTION 92-158
REVISING
ASSESSMENT FOR
CHURCHILL FARMS
ADDITION, PROJECT
012 AND 014
Item 7-L
RESOLUTION 92-159
REVISING
ASSESSMENT FOR
CHURCHILL FARMS
ADDITION, PROJECT
012 AND 014
Item 7-L
Approve Cosponsor
of United Way
Community Concern
Meeting
Item 7-M
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NOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-160 AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF
SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR WELSH CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR "918 PLYMOUTH PARTNERS" LOCATED AT
9750 COUNTY ROAD 9 (90011).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Finance Director Hahn presented the 1991 Weed
Eradication and Destruction Roll 2 and 1991 Tree
Removal and Destruction Roll 2 lists and
recommended that the Council assess the costs as
listed in the staff report.
Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:12
p.m- on 1991 Weed Eradication and Destruction,
Roll 2.
Nancy Sibley, 6005 Goldenrod Lane, stated that
she received notice from the City to cut weeds on
her property. Her husband cut the weeds
somewhat, but the City cut the weeds again. She
stated that $50 is a high assessment for the
approximately 10 minutes it took the City to do
the cutting. She asked that the Council consider
a reduction in her assessment.
Manager Willis stated the weed assessment rate is
50 per hour, with a one-hour minimum. He
explained that the fee is needed to cover the
costa of personnel and equipment, as well as to
discourage property owners from relying on the
City to do the work.
Park Supt. Peterson explained the notice, mowing,
and assessment procedures used for nuisance
violations. He stated most weed violations are
the result of resident complaints.
Councilmember Edson noted that one proposed weed
assessment on the roll is in the amount of
37.50. He asked why the assessment was leas
than the $50 minimum.
Mayor Bergman closed the hearing at 7:22 p.m.
RESOLUTION 92-160
AUTHORIZING
EXTENSION OF SITE
PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE FOR 918
PLYMOUTH PARTNERS
90011)
Item 7-N
Public Hearings
Item 8
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, F&SQLVT.IQN 92-161
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION ADOPTING
1991
N0. 92-161 ADOPTING ASSESSMERNTS, 1991 WEED
2, tabling the
ASSESSMENTS,
WEED ERADICATIONERADICATIONANDDESTRUCTION, ROLL
Sibley parcel assessment and the proposed parcel AND DESTRUCTION,
assessment for $37.50 to the next meeting. Staff itemistoreportback. 8-A
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:22
m. on 1991 Tree Removal and Destruction, Roll
2. No one appeared. The hearing was closed at
7:22 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOL•uTIDI 92.-162
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to adopt RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ASSESSMENTS, 1991
NO. 92-162 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, 1991 TREE
TREE REMOVAL AND
REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION, ROLL 2.
DESTRUCTION ROLL 2
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 6-B
NON -CONSENT ITEMS
Manager Willis stated a representative of Wal Wal-Mart Stores,
Mart Stores Inc., has requested that the Council Inc. (91108)
defer their request for Land Use Guide Plan Item 9-A
Amendment to March 16.
Councilmember Vasiliou expressed concern that the
applicant has requested deferral three times on
this application. She stated there are a number
of individuals interested in speaking on this
issue and the Council should consider the item at
a definite date for adequate and fair public
notice of the item.
Manager Willis suggested that the applicant could
be notified that the Council will consider the
item on March 16, reyardiess of whether they
desire further deferral.
The Council tabled the request of Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc., for Land Use Guide Plan Amendment
to March 16, and directed staff to inform the
applicant that the Council intends to consider
the item on that date regardless of whether they
desire deferral.
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Public Works Director Moore recommended that the
Council support the approved plat for The Meadows
of Bass Lake with respect to the connection of
Rosewood Lane to Schmidt Lake Road.
He explained that on November 19, 1990, a
representative of The Meadows of Bass Lake
Homeowners' Association requested that the
Council consider a permanent cul-de-sac of
Rosewood Lane at the future intersection c
Schmidt Lake Road. As directed, staff has met
with the area residents since that time to
discuss this request.
Director Moore stated the preliminary plan for
Schmidt Lake Road included a raised median from
the future intersection of Northwest Blvd.
extending eastward past the intersection of
Rosewood Lane. The median will be necessary to
provide a left turn lane for traffic at Schmidt
Lake Road and Northwest Blvd. The median on
Schmidt Lake Road would prevent left turn
movements into or out of the subdivision. In
addition, with the completion of Nor•:hwest Blvd.,
traffic currently coming from the noxth using
Pineview Lara would tend to use Northwest Blvd.
rather than Pineview Lane.
During 1991, the proposed plan was placed on hold
pending the DNR permit process for Northwest
Blvd. After receiving the DNR permit in December
which set the alignment for Northwest Blvd.,
staff again met with the Homeowner Aosociation
representatives. It is now imperative to have
the Rosewood Lane/3chmidt Lake Road intersection
issue resolved because final Plans are being
prepared for project No. 011. 'iie property
owners request., 1 that 'lie City a\.unina possible
alternatives.
The City's ::onsul`.ant has prepared four concepts.
The preferred alternate 14 .-onnection of Rosewood
Lane to Schmidt Lake Road which Was planned as
part of the -riginal develcr,nEr;t plat. ConA-.,pt
A" proposes a cul -dr --sac at the en' of Rosewo-d
Lane constructed as close t, the trail along
Schmidt Lake Road as pcssiblf- this cul-de-sac
Rosewood Lane -
Request for
Connection to
Schmidt Lake Road,
Project No. 011
Item 9-B
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wao designed with a substandard rad. c c,' 15 feet
versus the standard 41 feet to minimi. ..hlb
impact on the two adjacent properties.
Director Moore described Concept "B" which is a
hammerhead" turnaround. Posts would have to be
placed between this area and the trail to prevent
traffic from entering or exiting Schmidt Lake
Road. It would take at least two turning
maneuvers for vehicles to use this turnaround.
Concept "C" would move the cul-de-sac one lot
further north. This would allow landscaping and
berming to be installed between Rosewood Lane andSchmidtLakeRoadtopreventtrafficfromhaving
access to Schmidt Lake Road. This alternate
would not allow for emergency access to the
subdivision if the berming were approved and
would also be the most expensive concept.
Director Moore recommended that the original plan
be constructed. If it s the Council's desire to
allow Rosewood Lane to be permanently closed,
Concept "A" would be the alternate staff could
support. This closure would result in a dead-end
street of abuut 1,200 feet. The issue of
emergency access would have to addressed, and
staff would recommend that the difference in
costs between construction of the recommended
intersection versus a cul-de-sac, about $9,000,
should bo assessed to The Meadows of Bass Lake
homeowners and the necessary right-of-way
provided at no cost to the City.
Bryan Sykora, 4970 Quinwood Lane, stated that all
of the homeowners of The Meadows of Bass Lake
want Rosewood Lane to end in a cul-de-sac and not
connect to Schmidt Lake Road. He stated that a
connection to Schmidt Lake Road would encourage
individuals to use Rosewood Lane as a shortcut.
He also stated concerns with maintaining the
integrity of the neighborhood, noise and air
quality, and safety of children with respect to
additional traffic if Rosewood Lane is connected
to Schmidt Lake Road.
Dan Olson, 4945 Rosewood Lane, agreed that all
residents of the subdivision are in favor of
closing off Rosewood Lane. He stated his
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property would be most directly affected by the
cul-de-sac construction, but that is preferable
to a through street. He suggested the cul-de-sac
be moved south 10' to share the area designated
for a trail.
Director Moore stated that the cul-de-sac has
been moved as far south as possible on the
concept. An area must be maintained for barriers
to guide traffic and protect users of the trail.
David Johnson, 4350 Rosewood Lane, stated he
favors the cul-de-sac or "hammerhead" design.
Mayor Bergman stated he could not support the
hammerhead" design. It would be difficult for
emergency vehicles, snowplowing operations, and
for motorists.
Councilmember Helliwell stated she supports
Concept "A" because she believes connection of
Rosewood Lane to Schmidt Lake Road will result in
increased traffic.
Bob Willock, 12810 50th Avenue North, stated the
affected property owners are aware of the
proposed assessment if a cul-de-sac option is
chosen. He asked for a description of the amount
and duration of the proposed assessment.
Manager Willis stated assessment amounts and
durations are established by the City Cwncil.
Director Moore stated the assessment woLld be
approximately $360 per lot based on the estimated
cost.
Mayor Bergman stated that from a planning
perspective, it is not wise to install a
substandard cul-de-sac when there is a planned
option to install a through street. All of the
option i presented would pose ;problems with
emergency access and snowplowing. He does not
antlt.ipate that traffic will sigi ificantly
incroase with the connection to Schmidt Lake
Road, partipularly with the raised median
preventing access from one direction.
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Councilmember Helliwell stated she believes
traffic will increase, especially when the
Schmidt. Lake Road and I-494 interchange is
constructed.
Councilmember Tierney expressed concerns about
thn proposed substandard cul-de-sac and excessive
length of a dead-end street relatinv, to emergency
vehicle access.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergmant seconded by Connection of
Councilmember Vasiliou, to support the approved Rosewood Lane to
plat for The Meadows of Bass Ldke which indicates Schmidt cake Road
a connection of Rosewood Lane to Schmidt Lake Item 9-B
Road.
Motion carried on a roll call vote; Tierney,
Vasiliou, and Bergman ayes; Edson and Helliwell
nays.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she could trot
support changing the plan from the, originally
approved plat because of the precedent it could
set.
Councilmember Helliwell suggested that the staff Financial Advisory
be directed to solicit applications from Committee
residents interested in serving on the Financial Appointments
Advisory Committee. Item 9-C
Councilmember Tierney stated that she would
prefer that the Council interview all interested
residents, including interested members of the
original Financial Task Force.
Staff was directed to solicit applications for
the Financial Advisory Committee from individuals
with financial or strategic planning backgrounds.
Manager Willis asked that members of the Council LMC Legislative
interested in serving on a Legislative Policy Policy Committees
Committee of the League of Minnesota Cities Item 9-D
contact staff by Friday.
Councilmember Vaailiou stated she has notified
the LMC of her interest in the Elections and
Ethics Committee.
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Manager Willis presented a Legislative Update and
briefly discussed the projected state deficit.
The Council reviewed the study Session Topics and
Schedule.
Councilmember Helliwell suggested that Ite n 6:
Comparison of City Council Salaries and Benefits
with Other Communities be deferred for
consideration until all other study session
topics have been discussed. The Council
concurred.
Councilaember Vasiliou suggested that the study
session to consider Council Goals and Objectives
be conducted on March 9, rather than immediately
following this meeting in order to provide
additional notice to the public.
Manager Willis stated he had suggested the item
be added to the end of the regular agenda to make
best usi of Councilmembers' time, after learning
of the Wal-Mart request for deferral on Friday
and the possible short agenda.
Manager Willis announced the locations for the
precinct caucuses on March 3.
Councilmem`-)er Vasiliou thanked the City Manager
and staff members for their efforts in donating
over a ton of food to Interfaith Outreach.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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City Clerk
Legislative Update
Item 9-E
Study Session
Topics and
Schedule
Item 9-F
Informational
Memorandum -
Precinct Caucus
Item 9-G
Food Donations
Item 9-G
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