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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-16-1992MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 16, 1992 The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order uy Mayor Bergman at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on March 16, 1992. PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Edson, Helliwell, Tierney, and Vasiliou STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Willin. Assistant Manager Boyles, Community Development Director Dillerud, Public Works Director Moore, Finance Director Hahn, City Attorney Meller, and City Clerk Rauenhorst PAUENTgT. WN$ Karol Greupner, Recreation Specialist, invited the Council and residents to attend the Ethnic Festival on March 21. Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator, presented the 1992 Risk Management Report. stated that while the City's exposures have continued to increase, the overall costs associated with the program have continued decline. Ethnic Festival Item 4-A 1992 Risk He Management Report Item 4-B MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to accept the 1992 Risk Management Report. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. AUROVE 8OZNDN Item P H-3. Status Report on Public: Safety Diiere -,J_ , wn:: added to the agenda. MOT] -IN jr,, de by Couneilmember Helliwell, secon,lmd M yor Bergman, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carri , ''ive lyes. Approve Agenda Item 5 Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 92 Items 6-B, 6--G, 6-K, and 6-L were removad from the Consent Agenda. MOTION was made by Councilmember Halliwellr seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to app•:ove the March 2, 1992, council minutes. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Councilmember Vasiliou asked if payments listed on the disbursement report have already been made. Finai.ce Director Hahn responded yes. Councilmember Vasiliou asked why payments were listed on the February disbursement roport to Ehlers and Associates and to Holmes ald Graven, when Moth consultants were replaced by the City Council in January. Director Hahn stated the Ehlers payment was for work done in November and December, 1991? on the financial projections for the Capital Improvement Program. Councilmember Vasiliou requested that staff provide a list of items paid to Holmes and Graven. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTIhN NO. 92-163 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 1992. Motion earzied on a roll call vote, four ayes; Vasiliou nay. Consent Agenda Item 6 Approve Minutes Item 6-A Disbursements for Period Ending February 29, 1992 Item 6-B C.ZL TIO 92-f APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 2-29-92 Item 6-B Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 93 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,„OLUTION 92-164 seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt }APPROVING C.U.P. RESOLUTION NO. 92-164 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE FOR MAAS MOTORS PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR MARS MOTORS, INC. LOCATED (91046) AT 14105 STATE HIGHWAY 55 (91046). Item 6-C Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 92-6 AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE 80-9 ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1980, AS AMENDED, AND KNOWN AS THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO FLOOD PLAIN. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-165 DEERWOOD GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - CONVEYANCE OF OUTLOT A TO THE CITY. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five &yea. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-166 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR SELECT METALS (91063). Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes Hans Hagen requested that the Council &mend the conditions recommended by staff for approval of the Final Plat and Development Contract for Seven Ponds Third Addition. He requested that the Council delete the proposed condition that "A temporary fire access road must be constructed to City standards extending to County RORd 24 from 33rd Avenue until 32nd Avenue is connected through to the adjacent property." He stated that berming Will be installed along Lots 6 and 7. This access road would cut through the berm. P.lso, one lot would have to be deleted from the plat. Mr. Hagen showed an overhead of another development where the cul-de-sac is a similar length. He stated it +•ould present a hardship to construct the ac,-eas road. ORDNANCE 92-6 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO FLOOD PLAIN Item 6-D BE,9l2L_=N 92-165. DEERWOOD GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. - CONVEYA.VCE OF OUTLOT TO CITY Item 6-E RESOLUTION 92-166 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR SELECT METALS 91065) Item 6-F Hans Hagen Homes Final Plat for Seven Ponds Third Addition (92005) Item 6-G Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 94 Community Development Director Dillerud stated when the p:: operty to the crest is developed, there will no longer be P. need for the emergency access. An informtil concept plan has been shared with staff for development of this parcel. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Vaeiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-167 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR HJL04S HAGEN HOMES, INC. FOR "SEVEN PONDS THIRD ADDITION" LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DUNKIRK LANE AND ST#LTE HIGHWAY 55 92005) (MPUD 91-1), deleting Special Condition 25A from the Engineer's Memo that a temporary fire access road must be constructed extending to County Road 24 from 33rd Avenue until 32nd Avenue is connected to the adjacent property. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-168 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. FOR "S^VEN PONDS THIRD ADDITION" LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DUNKIRK LANE AND STATE HIGHWAY 55 (92005) (MPUD 91-1) , deleting Special C-)ndition 25A from the Engineer's Memo that a *emporary fire access road must be constructed extending to County Road 21 from 33rd Avenue until 32nd Avenues is connected to the adjacent property. Motion carried on a rolA. call vote, five ayes. 140TION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION 110. 92-169 APPROVING RESIDENTIAL FLANNED UN ST DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. FOR SEVEN PONDS SECOND 14PUD (92006) . Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayea. y,SOLU ION 92l&7 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR SEVEN PONDS THIRD ADDITION (92005) Item 6-G RESOLUTION 92-168 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING (92005) Item 6-G RESOLUTION 92-169 APPROVING RPUD C.U.P, FOR SEVEN PONDS SECOND 92006) Item 6-•H Regular Council Meeting Marti 16, 1992 Page 95 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-170 AMENDING POLICY RELATING TO EROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 92-7 RELATING TO EROSION ONTO STREET OR HIGHWAY AND AMENDING SUBSECTION 800.29 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE. Motion carried or a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-171 RENEWING CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LICENSES. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Mi"UTION 92-170 AMENDING POLICY RELATING t0 EROSION AbT SILTATION CONTROL Item 6-I ORDINANCE 92-7 AMENDING CITY CODE RELATING TO EROSION ONTO STREET OR HIGHWAY Item 6-I BES. OLUTTON 92-171 RENEWING CONSUMPTI(. ' AND DISPLAY LICENSES Item 6-J The City Council received the Planning Commission Capital recommendations for the 1992-1996 Capital Improvement Improvement. Program (CIP). Mayor Bergman noted Program that the City Council will conduct a study Item 6-K session or. the CIP at 9:00 a.m. on March 21. Coancilmen0er Vasiliou stated the Planning C3mmission recommended that the proposed extension of. Fernbrook Lane be deleted from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The commiaaion has reconmenden that the Comprehensive Guide Plan be amended to ,show a cul-de-sac, rather titan a t:trouch strfset, as requested by the neighbors. The raNiic Safety Department has recommended thsst the road be extended for emergency reaponee. She suggested that this issue be sent tj th13 Metropolitan Council for opinion so tl.at the City Council has an idea of whether the Metropolitan Council will consider a change to delete the Fernbrook Lane extension and to avoid time and expense involved in formally requesting the change. MOTION was ma,e by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to direct staff to contact the Metropolitan Council to request an Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 96 opinion by April 6 on whether Fernbrook Lane could end in a cul-de-sac, rather than be extended. Motion carried, five ayes. Councilmember Vasiliou stated the financial model attached to the Capital Improvement Program was done by Ehlers and Associates, the City's previous fiscal consultant. She stated Councilmember Edson had found an error in the park dedication fund projected deficit amount, and asked whether the model should be rerun by Springsted Inc. Councilmember Edson suggested that Springsted, Inc., review the model prepared by Ehlers for accuracy. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Courcilmember Vasiliou, to direct staff to have Springsted Inc., review the financial model for the Capital Improvement Program prepared by Ehlers and Associates for accuracy. Motion carried, five ayes. Councilmember Edson asked staff to explain the process used to solicit proposals for property and liability insurance. Risk Management Coordinator Pemberton stated bids were solicited in 1991, with League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) awarded the contract. Staff did not seek competitive quotes this year since the market has not significantly changed in either pricing or available carriers. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Council:nember `fasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-112 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR INSURANCE FOR THE 1992/1993 INSURA+YCE PROGRAM. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five avec. 0 Praperty and Lial,ility Insurance Item 6-L Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 97 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-173 AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF. REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (CARLSON CENTER PROJECT) SERIES 1992. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. RESOLUTION 92-173 AUTHORIZING SALE AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (CARLSON CENTER PROJECT) SERIES 1992 Item 6•-M MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-174 seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt PROJECT" CLOSEOUT RESOLUTION NO. 92-174 APPROVING THE CLOSING OF REPORT PROJECTS AND TRANSFER OF REMAINING CONSTRUCTION Iter: 6-17 FUNDS TO CORRESPONDING DEBT SERVICE FUNDS. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:35 p.m. on vacation of lane, alleys, and street easements in a portic.n of First Addition Greers Orchard Tracts and Glen Grove Acres Addition all lying within proposed Harbor Woods Addition. No one appeared, and the hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. Public Works Director Moore stated that a resolution setting conditions is included that states the easements will not be vacated prior to the final plat of Harbor Woods being recorded. However, there is no reason to make the vacation contingent on the final plat. He recommended that the Council approve the vacation requests without condition. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION 92-175 seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt VACATION OF LANE RESOLUTION NO. 92-175 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE LANE AND ALLEYS WITHIN FIRST ADDITION GREER'S FIRST ADDITION ORCHARD TRACTS. GREER'S ORCHA..D TRACTS Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 7-A Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 98 MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-176 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION A STREET RIG•'r-OF-WAY WITHIN FIRST ADDITION GREER'S ORCHARD TRACTS. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-177 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION A STREE•' ASEMENT WITHIN GLEN GROVE ACRES, HENNEP _2: COUNTY. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. nBQkVJXkN 92-- -L VACATION OF STREET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN FIRST ADDITION GREER'S ORCHARD TRACTS Item 7-A REspb.UT X -22-i77 VACATION OF STREET OF EASEMENT WITHIN GLEN GROVE ACRES Item 7-A Public Works Director. Moore stated the staff has held three meetings with adjacent property owners with respect to the proposed landscaping fence along a portion of Northwest Blvd. from 54th Avenue to 56th Avenue. He recommended that a six foot high wood fence with plantings be constructed adjacent to the private property south of the Bass Lake Playfield on either side of 54th Avenue. The property owners favor the proposed landscaping plan, but want brick columns included in the construction. The estimated cost for the landscaping and brick columns as requested by the property owners is $35,200 for the 54th Avenue area and $37,500 for the 55th Avenue area. Director Moore recommended that the six foot high wood fence and plantings for either side of 54th Avenue (south of the playfield) be implemented since this is the area where the elevation of the roadway changed to allow for a bridge over the railroad. He did not recommend installation for the portion north of the playfield since there has been no change in the roadway plans from the time the adjacent properties were developed. He further recommended that if the brick column: are constructed as requested by the property owners, the added cost should be the responsibility of the property owners. The columns are essentially for aesthetic reasons and Landscaping Fence along Northwest blvd. from 54th to 56th Avenues Project No. 106 Item 8-A Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 99 not to provide screening to the roadway. The adjacent homeowners or the Homeowners' Association would be responsible for maintenanc of the fence and landscaping material after it is installed by the City. The City would be responsible for the first year of maintenance to ensure survivability of the plantings. Vicki Hubbell, 12935 54th Avenue North, requested that the Council consider including the brick colmuns as desired by the property owners. MOTION was Dade by Councilmember Vasi'_iou, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, tc: approve installation of a six foot high wood fei.ce, including landscaping and brick columns, at City cost along the portion of Northwest Blvd. adjacent to private property south of Bass Lake Playfield on either side of 54th Avenue. The City will be responsible for the first year of maintenance after construction to ensure survivability of the plantings, end either the Homeowners' Association or property owners would accept future responsibility for maintenance of the fence by a written agreement with the City. John Coyne, 5515 Sycamcre Lane, stated the Northwest Blvd. project has created visual and noise pollution for adjacent residents. He requested that the fence be extended adjacent to his property as well. Mayor Bergman stated residents have not indicated they were unaware the road was proposed. He supporta the motion due to the change in elevation from the original Northwest Blvd. plan, but concurs with staff that fencing should not be extended beyond that area which could set precedent for future requests. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell to install the same type of fencing from 55th to 56th Avenue as requested by Mr. Coyne. :he stated the adjacent property owners should be treated alike and the fencing should be identical. Motion died for lack of a second. Regular Council Meeting March 1-,, 1992 Page 100 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92- 178 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, 1991 WEED ERADICATION AND DESTRUCTION, ROLL 2. Motion carried on a roll call vote, fivc eyes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-179 RENEWING GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-180 GARBAGE HAULER LICENSE WASTE MANAGEMENT INC., with the condition designated as number 2 in the proposed resolution. gEsoLUTION 92-178 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, 1991 WEED ERADICATION TWO PARCELS Item 8-B RESOLUTION 92-179 RENEWING GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES Item 8-C 1U GARBAGE HAULER FOR LICENSE FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. Item 6-C Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Manager Willis stated a letter was received from Sathre-Bergquist representing Carlson Real Estate requesting deferral of Item 8-D, Final Plat and Development Contract for Harbor Woods, until the Council has considered the 1992-1996 Capital Improvement Program. The Council deferred consideration of the Final Plat and Development Contract for Harbor Wood: until the Council has considered the 1992-1996 Capital Improvement Program, as requested by the developer. Carlson Real Estate - Harbor Woods Item 8-D Director Moore recommended the Council award the 1992 Street contract for the 1992 Street Reconstruction Reconstruction Project to Valley Paving, Inc. in the amount of Project 10,668,919.05. Item 8-E Mayor Bergman stated that the 1991 Street Reconstruction contractor, C.S. McCrossan, did an exemplary job of working with the affected residents during the project He asked if staff could share some of the efforts taken in 1991 with Valley Paving. Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 101 Director Moore stated that will be communicated in the pre -construction conference. Some of the items were included in the specifications for the project. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-181 AWARDING BID, 1992 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 201. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 182 APPOINTMENT TO PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, appointing Pauline Milner to a term expiring January 31, 1994. RESOLUTION 92-181 AWARDING BID, 1992 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 201 Item 8-•E RESOLUTIOtt 2-1, 92- APPOINTMEA'T TO HOUSIFG AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) Item 8-F Mayor Bergman stated he was supporting Pauline Milner's appointment because she is a woman and a senior. She will have an important viewpoint when considering the proposed senio: citizen housing project. Councilmember Tierney noted that Ms. Milner serves on the Charter Commission. She supports reappointment of Steve Ludovissie to the HRA. Councilmember Vasiliou stated the Charter Commission appointments were made by the District court; not the City Council. Ms. Milner has been active in senior issues in the community. Councilmember Helliwell stated the Council should conduct interviews for the appointment, as has been done when making other commission appointments. Motion carried on a roll call vote: Edson, Vasiliou, and Bergman ayes; Helliwell and Tietney nays. Manager Willis recommended that the Council approve a 20 precinct plan and polling locations for the City. These changes comply with the legislative redistricting plan and would take effect for the September 15 State Primary Election. Redistricting and Polling Locations Item 8-G Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 102 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmamber Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-183 APPROVING PRECINCT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH. Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO - 92 -184 APPROVING POLLING LOCATIONS. Moticn carried on a roll call vote, :ive ayes. RKA U' I N 9 710 APPROVING PRECINCT PLAN FOR THE C*.TY OF PLYMOUTH Item 8-G WDLUTIOtL 92-184 APPROVING POLLING LOCATIONS Item 8-G Mayor Bergman asked staff to update t,e Council Council Directives on concerns expressed at the last Planning AdultCorrectional Commission meeting relating to setback Facilities requirements for adult correctional facilities. Item 8-1-1 Community Development Director Dillerud explained a technical question raised at the meeting with respect to the relationship of the original conditional use permit and master plan, and whether a conflict could potentially exist between the conditional use permit and the proposed new ordinudce. Councilmember Vasiliou suggested that it may be advisable to have the City Attorney present at the Planning Commission meeting for continued discussion of this issue. The Council scheduled a joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for Thursday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. Director Moore presented the Capital Improvement and Project Status Reports. Councilmember. Edson asked staff to provide an update on the Public Safety Director. He has received concerns about fire response tildes. Manager Willis reported on the status of the process for filling the Public Safety Director position. He stated that he had a recent meeting with the Acting Fire Chief who indicated things are moving smoothly in the department. The fire Joint Meeting with PRAC Project Status Reports Item 6-H-2 Public Safety Director Status Item 8-H-3 0 0 RegulaL Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 103 officers have expressed som, response time relative to a incident. A new policy has address this concern. concerns about recent chimney fire been implemented to Councilmember Vasiliou stated that she has heard there was an 11 minute response time from Fire Station II on that fire. She asked the Manager to request a report from Acting Chief Burke on efforts taken to improve response time. Mayor Bergman Psked staff to keep the Council apprised of the status of the Public Safety Director position. Manager Willis provided a legislative update, including the proposed 8 percent stated ionthain Local Government Aid (LGA). Plymouth has received no LGA since 1990. The Council reviewed the proposed 1992-1993 City Council Goals and Objectives. Mayor Bergman changed the word "should" to "will" in the Development section. Councilmember Edson suggestec 'that the Council next consider a timetable Cir t^11emelitation of the goals and that the Council rn•71aw the status on a regular basis. CouncilmembeL Vasiliou suggested quarterly review. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember VAsiliou, to direct the Manager to prepare the 1992-199B City Cotacil Goals and Objectives in final form for the April 6 agenda. Motion carried, five ayes. MOTION wao made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to schedule a closed meeting of the Council at 5:00 p.m. on March to conduct the City Manager's Perfoxmance Evaluation Review and Gc.als. Motion carriedr five ayes. Legislative Update Item 8-I 1992-1993 City Council Goals and Objectives item 8-K City Manager Performance 23 Evaluation Review and Goals Item 8-L Mayor Bergman suggested that the Council mare notations in each of the four areas established Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 104 in the 1992-1993 City Council Goals for diacu3sion in evaluating the Manager's performance. The Council scheduled interviews for the Financial Advisory Committee for 5:00 p.m. on March 30. Manager Willis announced that the ground breaking for. the Public Safety building will be held at 10:OC a.m. on Friday, March 20. Council.memb_ Vasiliou referenced a letter sent to Manager Willis from Hennepin County Library Director Rohlf. She stated that the City should not transfer property to Hennepin County until the County Board budgets money for construction of the Plymouth library, Manager Wrllis stated conveyance of the property would be a City Council decision, and the Council could condition the conveyance on a cinstruction date. Councilmember Edson stated the Council needs to protect against conveying land to the county and the county not acting. This will also give the county an incentive to move forward with the project. Mayor Bergman stated he received a letter from David Shea regarding the use of ethanol. He requested a report from staff on this issue. Councilmember Vasiliou referenced a letter received from Joe Domogal.a rogarding a meeting of property cwners interested :n the future of Downtcwn Plymouth". She asked if staff was present and if a report could be provided. Director Dillerud stated he atteneed the meeting as an observer and will provide a report. Financial rdvisory Committee Interviews Item 8-M Public Safety Building Ground breaking Item 8-N Library Item 8-N Ethanol Item 8-N Downtown Plymouth Item 8-N Councilmember Tierney questioned why the Council Appointment is striving for 60 percent new membership on the Process HRA, while trying to retain 60 percent membership on the Financial Advisory Committee. Regular Council Meeting March 16, 1992 Page 105 Councilmember Edson stated the HRA needs a consultant to assist with the pr.)posed senior housing project. The Financial Advisory Committee is meant to continue the work of the Financial Task Force. He feels it is appropriate to use some of the same members to get started. Further discussion was hold on the process for appointments to boards and commissions. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. y Clerk " i r r t. 11 0