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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. 0 0 Regular Council Meeting Marcn 2, 1992 age 81 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 Regular Council Meeting March 20 1992 Page 82 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 R0OLUT LQ"2 ' 51 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 0 0 Regular Council Meeting March 2, 1992 Page 83 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 LI Regular Council Meeting March 2, 1992 Page 84 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 17 W Regular Council Meeting March 20 1992 Page 65 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. 0 0 Regular Council Meeting March 2, 1992 Page 86 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 0 0 Regular Council Meeting Alar: h 21 1992 Page 87 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 0 Regular Council Meeting March 2, 1992 Page 88 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. Regulat Council Meeting March 2, 1992 Page 89 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. Regular Council Meeting March 2, 1992 Page 96 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. t E • a ( 4 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 C7