HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-20-1992MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL. 20, 1992
The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council
was called to ord3r by Mayor Bergman at 7:00 j..m.
in the Council Chambers Of the City Center, 3400
Plymouth Blvd., on April 20, 1992.
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Edson,
Helliwell, Tierney, and Vasiliou
STAFF PRESENT: City ManaTor Willis, Assistant
Manager Boyles, Communiti• development Director
Dillerud, Public Works C.rector Moore, Finance
Director Hahn, Park Director Blank, Attorney
Barnard, and City Clerk Rauenhorst
Mayor Bergman proclaimed April 24 as Arbor Day.
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Mayor Bergman recognized Stephen Ludovissie and
Ken Palmer for their past service on the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority.
Beverly Abbott, Marty yuritz, and Paula Miller
presented a certificate of appreciation to the
City Council from Senior Community Services for
their support the past year. Ms. Guritz noted
that 6,866 volunteer hours were .corked in 1991 by
seniors representing the Plymouth Seniors Club,
Senior Outreach, and the over E5 Club. This
results in a value to the community of $39,479.
Mayor Bergmin thanked aettiors for their volunteer
efforts. Maty community activities would not be
possible wi•hcit their help and aupport.
ARMYE- AG; M4%
MOTIOV was made 2 • C-. uncilmomber Helliwell,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, ti approve the agenda.
Motion earsied, five a}. -s,
Arbor Day
Item 4
HRA Commissioners
Item 5-A
Senior Community
Services
Item 5-B
Approve Agenda
Item 6
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Page 129
Councilmenber Helliwell asked that a "no" vote be
recorded for her on Item 7-0.
MOT10N was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to approve
tl's Consent Agenda with a "no" vote recorded for
Ccuncilmember Helliwell on Item 7-0.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting on April 6 and
the Board of Review meeting on April 13, 1992.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-210 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR
THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 1992.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five .:yes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-211 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CN
ON -SALE 3.2 AND WINE LICENSE APPLICATIONS OF
I.A.0. INC.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-212 APPROVING TAXICAB AND TAXI
DRIVER LICENSES FOR FRED L. ROME.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vaeillou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-213 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 AT
VISION OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH (9-4013).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five eyes.
Consent Agenda
Item 7
Minutes
Item 7-A
RE3OLUTION 92-210
APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR
PERIOD ENDING
3-31-92
Item 7-B
RESOLUTION 92-211
SETTING HEARING ON
LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION OF
C.I.A.O. INC.
Item 7-C
RESOLUTION 92-=
APPROVING TAXICAB
AND TAXI DRIVER
LICENSES FOR FRED
L. ROME
Item 7-D
RE6010TION. _22-W
CONDITIONAL (ISE
PERMIT FOR I.S.D.
2e4 AT VISION OF
GLORY LUTHERAN
CHURCH (92013)
Item 7-E
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April 20, 1992
Page 130
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-214 APPROVING FIRE LANE
VARIANCE FOR NUAIRE INCORPORATED LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF FERNBROOK LANE AND 21ST
AVENUE NORTH (92030).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliw(all,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-215 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND
DEVELGFMFNT CONTRACT FOR CUSTOM BUILDING
C0NCEP9'S, INC. FOR "BITOERIN" (91068).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-216 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE
MET PRIOR TO FILING; OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT
FOR CUSTOM BUILDING CONCEPTS, INC. (91068).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-217 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 2150 WATERMAIN AREA - BITOERIN
ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION N0. 92-218 APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR
QUARE/COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING FOR LOT 1,
BLOCK 2, LIRCLE STAR BUSINESS CENTER IST ADDITION
LOCATED AT 2200 NIAGARA LANE NORTH (92001).
Motion carried on a roll call -rote five Ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmembor Helliwell;
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-219 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE
MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO LOT
DIVISION FOR QUADS/COI*O,RCIAL AIR CONDITIONING
FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 21 CIRCLE STAR BUSINESS CENTER
1ST ADDITION LOCATED AT 2200 NIAGARA LANE NORTH
92001).
RESOLUTIL 92--"'t
FIRE LANE VARIANCE
FOR NUAIRE INC.
92030)
Item 7-F
gmsoLUTION 92-215
APPRQVING FINAL
PLAT FOR CUSTOM
BUILDING CONCEPTS
FOR "BITOERIN"
91068)
Item 7-G
RE90LUT I ON _2-216
SETTING CONDITIONS
TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING (91068)
Item 7-G
RFaOLUTIO"-217
ADOPTING
ASSESSMENTS,
PROXECT N0. 215
BITOERIN ADDITION
Item 7-G
9LVTj-Q1i.-2 L -Zi$
APPROVING LOT
DIVISION FOR
QUARE/COMMERCIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
92001)
Item 7-H
RRQLSx%; 92-219
SETTING CONDITIONS
TO BE MET PRIOR TO
F*MNG (92001)
Item 7-H
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April 20, 1992
Page 131
Motion tarried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, $P„SOLUTION 927:22Q.
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt APPROVING
RES0L:-TION NO. 92-220 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR YOUNG'S GYMNASTICS ACADEMY, INC. AT PERMIT FOR YOUNG'S
9837 13T3 AVENUE NORTH (92008). GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
92008)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 7-1
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-221
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt APPROVING LOT
RESOLUTION NO. 92-221 APPROVING LOT CONSOLIDATION CONSOLIDATION FOR
FOR PATRICIA ANDERSON (92018). PATRICIA ANDERSON
92018)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 7-J
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-222
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, tc adopt SETTING CONDITIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 92-222 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE TO BE MET PRIOR TO
MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO LOT FILING (02108)
CONSOLIDATION FOR PATRICIA ANDERSON (921081. Item 7-J
Motion carried on a roil call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, $E,QQj,OUGH 92-223
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt APPROVING LOT
RESOLUTION NO. 92-223 APPROVING LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDA
DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FSR MICHAEL AND DONA TION FOR MICHAEL
RODICH (92019). AND DONA RODICH
92019)
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 7-K
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLUTION 92-224
seco.ded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt SETTING CONDITIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 92-224 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE TO BE MET PRIOR TO
MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO LOT FILING (92019)
DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR MICHAEL AND DONA Item 7-K
RODICH (92019) .
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, WJWTJM 92-22
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt APPROVE PRIVATE
RESOLUTION NO. 92-225 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. SALE OF 25-118-22-
92-107, cancelling conveyance application and 14-OOn2 AND 0055
approving private sale of 25-118-22-14-0002 and Item 7-L-1
0055 to the adjacent property owner.
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Regular Council Meeting
April 20, 1992
Page 132
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, B&SOL•UTION 92-226
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt AUTHORIZING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-226 AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE PRIVATE SALE OF
SALE OF TAX FORFEIT PARCEL 29-118-22-31-0012. TAX FORFEIT PARCEL
29-118-22-31-0012
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 7-L-2
MOTION was made by Council -member Helliwell, RESOL•UT;ON 92-227
seconded by Councilmsmber Vasiliou, to adopt ACCEPTING PETITION
RESOLUTION NO. 92-227 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF AND ORDERING
PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, REPORT, HAMEL VFW
HAMEL VFW POST 5903 - UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY POST 5903, PROJECT
PROJECT NO. 211. NO. 211
Item 7-M
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, RESOLgTION 92-228
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 92-228 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. PRIME WEST
2, PRIME WEST BUSINESS PARK - 6TH AVENUE NORTH BUSINESS PARK,
PAVING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 111. PROJECT NO. 111
Item 7-N-1
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, BUDIUTL_ION 92-22.9
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 92-229 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. MEDINA 110AD
3, MEDINA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. IMPROVBMEFTS,
010. PROJECT NO. 010
Item 7-W-:
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, Er,S=1QrL-2L--230
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt AUTHORIZING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-230 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS, NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE PROCLEDINGS,
ROAD, CITY PROJECT NO. 011. NORTHWEST BLVD./
SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes; PROJECT NO. 011
Helliwell nay. Item 7-0
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April 20, 1992
Page 133
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-231 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF
PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPO]AT,
STREET LIGHTING - WILLOW MEADOWS 2ND ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Counc'ilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-232 RECEIVING REPORT AND
ORDERING PROJECT - STREET LIGHTING, WILLOW
MEADOWS 2ND ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilm9mber Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember asiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-233 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF
PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT,
STREET LIGHTING - PARKERS LAKE NORTH 7TH
ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-234 RECEIVING REPORT AND
ORDERING PROJECT - STREET LIGHTING, PARKERS LAKE
NORTH 7TH ADDITION.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-235 EASEMENT USAGE AGREEMENT
LOCATED AT BASS LAKE SHOREWOOD HILLS, LOT 2,
BLOCK 1.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmeinber Vasiliou, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-236 APPROVING APPLICATION BY
UNION CITY MISSION/SMITH LODGE rOR A STATE OF
MINNESOTA EMERGE4CY SHELTER GRANT.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes.
Rn GLUT ON 92-2.31
ACCEPTING PETITION
AND ORDERING
REPORT, STREET
LIGHTING - WILLOW
MEACOWS 2ND ADDN.
Item 7-P-1
E=IdLZ0L-9"- 32
RECEIVING REPORT
AND ORDERING
PROJECT - STREET
LIGHTING, WILLOW
MEADOWS 2ND ADDN.
Item 7-P-1
FQ r.gTTON 92-233.
ACCEPTING PETITION
AND ORDERING
REPORT, STREET
LIGHTING - PARKERS
LAKE NORTH 7TH
ADDN.
Item 7-P-2
RESOLUZ19 1 °2, .234
RECEIVING REPORT
AND ORDERING
PROJECT - STREET
LIGHTING, PARKERS
LAKE NORTH 7TH
ADDN.
Item 7-P-2
FASQIdIkT—22--3-5
EASEMENT USAGE
AGREEMENT LOCATED
AT BASS LAKE
SHOREWOOD HILLS
Item 7-Q
U&QWT_I41i2--W
APPROVING GRANT
APPLICATION OF
UNION CITY
MISSION/SMITH
LODGE
Item 7-R
7
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April 20, 1992
Page 134
Community Development Director Dillerud stated
that as directed by the City Council, staff
contacted the Metropolitan Council to request an
opinion on whether Fernbrook Lane could be
deleted as a minor collector street from the
Transportation Plan. It would end in a cul-de-
sac, rather than be extended. The Metropolitan
Council has informed the City that they will not
formally comment on the concept of amending the
Transportation Plan to delete Fernbrook Lane
between County Road 6 and Gleason Lake Drive
until the Council has officially approves a
Transportation Plan Amendment contingent on
approval by the Metropolitan Council.
Director Dillerud stated the Metropolitan
Council's decision would be based on the impact
on the regional transportation system. In this
case the impact on 1-494. He recomicended that
the City Council direct staff to contract a
traffic study and to direct the Planning
Commission to schedule a public hearing to
consider the amendment, once the traffic study
has been prepared. He stated that some reguidina
has been done in this area since the last traffic
study was conducted which should result in a
lesser impact than previously determined.
Councilmember Helliwell asked how much this type
of study would cost and how long it would take to
complete. She believes that if the City Council
has doubts about whether the road is needed, the
study should be conducted.
Public Works Director Moore estimated the study
would cost under $5,000 and take about two weeks.
The consultant will need to rerun the computer
model without this segment of roadway, taking
into account the land use guiding amendment.
Director Dillerud stated the Transportation Plan
amendment will not receive consideration from the
Metropolitan Council without the traffic study.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to direct staff to
Fernbrook Lane
Request for
Metropolitan
Council review
Transportation
Plan Amendment
Item 8-A
of
Regular Council Meeting
April 20, 1992
Page 135
conduct a traffic study and to direct thePlanningCommissiontoimmediatelyschedule a
public hearing to consider the
prepared.
ent, once
the traffic study has
Councilmember Tierney requested that the Planning
Commission also consider whether grating
d
aethe
l
request to not extend the roadway act on
precedent for future requeststthe
safety
other City L.reets? and the public
concerns. She noted that the Council recently
denied a similar cul-de-sac request.
Councilmember Edson stated that the Fernbrook
Lane request is different in that there is an
alternative access to the neighborhood; not a
single access as in the Rosewood Lane situation.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Director Dillerud explained the appeal of Jerome
and Betty Begin from the Board of zoningAdjustmentsandAppealsrulingofdenial to
increase the
sign
fromrea
of
ft.
ator200t
q.
ng
ft. for
business sig in Center located at
the Cottonwood Plaza Shopping
3900 vinewood Lane North. Staff recommends
denial of the appeal -
Barbara DeMars, Leasing Agent for Cottonwood
Plaza, requested that the Council grant the
appeal. The Cottonwood Plaza tenants feel they
need more visibility
through a lager
identify
freestanding sign. The wall sig
each buoiness are not all visible from County
Road 9. Through customer surveys,
nts
concluded that people aren't aware of what is ir.
the center. She stated the Rockford Road Plata
sign is 300 sq. ft. and requested a 200 sq.
sign be approved for Cottonwood Plaza. Ms.
DeMars stated that if all businesses in the would
center were listed on the existing sig ne
is a
wellnduedtole.
She feelsbethedistancefromsthe center to
as
County Road 9.
Brad Hanson, 3900 Vinewood Lane, stated the
businesses in Cottonwood Center are at a
disadvantage due to the size of the sign. The
Appeal of the BOZA
Ruling for Jerome
and Betty Begin
03-01-92)
Item 9-B
e
Regular Council Meeting
April 20, 1992
Page 136
businesses across County Road 9 in Rockford Road
Plaza enjoy greater visibility.
Dave Brewer, 3900 Vinewood Lane, spoke in favor
of the appeal. He stated that when the
Cottonwood Plaza pylon sign was installed,
adjacent properties were vacant. Ryaw those
businesses block the sign.
Al Sterner, Attract -a -Sign, stated the proposed
200 sq. ft. sign would serve as a directory sign.
One tenant, Big Wheel Rossi, has a separate sign
and many tenants are not listed on the pylon sign
for the center. The business names need to be
largar on this sign because the center abuts a
county road.
Councilmember Helliwell asked if the Big Wheel
Rossi sign would be removed if this request were
granted. She asked if tenants would rec Ove
equal consideration for spare on the sign, and if
the business names would be readable from the
roadway.
Mr. Sterner responded that the lettering would be
slightly larger. He stated that some tenants
have been granted larger sign areas by the
property owner.
Councilmember Vasiliou compared the request to
Waterford Plaza where only some of the businesses
are listed on the pylon sign. The Council
recantly allowed a 10 percent variance for the
Waterford wall signs due to the distance of the
businesses from Highway 55.
Director Dillerud stated that the Board of Zonina
minutes indicate that Big Wheel Rossi intends to
retain their entire sign area,
Me. DeMars stated that Big Wheel Rossi was given
verbal approval four years ago to install the
eign. The owner is now negotiating with Big
Wheel in an effort to amend the signage for the
entire center. The owner would reimburse Big
Wheel Rossi for the cost of their sign and share
the cost of the pylon sign with the tenants.
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rage 137
Mayor Bergman stated it is the owner's discretion
to allocate signage to its tenants and not a
function of the Council.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated this is a
neighborhood center and generally a center of
this size is not designed to attract customers
from a distance. She suggested that businesses
in the center may need to do additional
advertising and may want to consider better wall
signage. She fee13 it is somewhat difficult to
locate individual :ausinesses once you are in the
Cottonwood Plaza parking lot.
Councilmember Helliwell asked what determines the
size of allowable signage.
Director Dillscud stated the quantitative factor
is if a shopping center in a B-2 district has
multiple approaches. A pylon sign is allowed for
each approach that is a thoroughfare street. The
Planning Commission has discussed whether to
recommend that the City adopt a graduated sign
size where there is a relationship between the
square footage of the shopping center and the
size of the sign. Also, in the case of a planned
unit development, signage is negotiated.
Councilmember Edson expressed concern about
increasing the size of pylon signs. In areas
where there are a lot of pylon signs listing many
businesses, it +.s difficult to read. He would be
in favor of approving an increase in the
allowable square footage of wall signage to give
more visibility of individual businesses.
Councilmember Vasiliou ccncurred, stating that
this is a very busy intersection and it may be
irresponsible to allow an increaso in signage.
MOTION was made by C,--•incilmember %dson, seconded
by Councilmember Vasiliou, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 92-237 APPROVING AN APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF
ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS RULING FOR JEROME
AND BETTY BEGIN, 390(- VINENOOD LANE NORTH
COTTONNOOD SHOPPING CENTER) (03-01-92), with the
pylon signage to remain at 96 sq. ft., but with
an increase from 5 to 10 percent in the maximum
allowable wall signage.
MQL=N-.%3.7
APPROVING APPEAL
FROM THE BOZA
RULING FOR
COTTONWOOD
SHOPPING CENTER
SIGNAGE (03-01-92)
Item 8-B
Regular Council Meeting
April 20, 1992
Page 138
Councilmember Helliwell noted that the adjacent
businesses block the pylon signage for Cottonwood
Shopping Center. She would support increasing
the allowable area of the pylon sign to something
less than the requested 200 sq. ft.
Ms. DeMara asked if they would be allowed to
install an additional pylon sign, or additional
square footage on the County Road 9 pylon in lieu
of a pylon on Vinewood Lane, once Vinewood Lane
is constructed. Director Dillerud stated the
Zoning Ordinance standards would have to be
checked at the time the road is constructed to
determine the impact on signage for the center.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilmember
Vasiliou to defer the request until it is
determined whether the Big Wheel Rossi sign will
be removed.
Mayor Bergman stated that whether an agreement is
reached between the owner and tenant is
irrelevant to this request.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Edson asked when the Planning
Commission will complete its review of the
graduated size issue.
Director Dillerud stated staff intends to report
to the Planning Commission on this issue on May
13.
Original motion carried on a roll call vote, five
ayes.
Public works Director Moore recommended that the
Council authorize preparatior of plans and
specifications for Alternate No. 3 with the
additional requirements of the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District to modify the existing
drainage system downstream of 1506 and 1510
Weston Lane. The estimated cost of the project
is 835,000.
David and Jean Carruthers, 1.510 Weston Lane,
atated they have reviewe+ the E!Zan. Mr.
Storm Water
Drainage - 1506
and 1510 Weston
Lane
Item 8-C
Regular Council Meetino
April 20, 1992
Page 139
r Carruthers expressed concern that the Council
selected the least expend a alternative
itotsolve
the problem and qu
he
best solution.
Director Moore stated this alternate would be
accomplished through installation of storm sewer
piping. The other alternatives involved pumping
and would have relied on a).ectricity. He stated
that at the 100 year flood level there would
still be water in the rear vards of these
properties even after the improvements.
Mr. Carruthers stated their yard has sinkholes
and deep swales that are due to the drainage
problems last year.
Director Moore stated the City would furnish the
material for the property owners
eto
use to fill
the sinkholes in their yard; property owners cannot fill the shallow drainage
swale which is midway between the properties. He
stated the sinkholes are likely the result of thevegetation
original marshy property and decaying
which was more pronounced during a wet year.
The Carruthers' briefly discussed concerns with
respect tc disclosure if they sell their home. Manager Willis sucgested that they indicate that
the problem existed in the past but, if the
alternative to improve drainage is successful,
has been corrected.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Councilmember Ticrney, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-238 ORDERING
TONRLAAR
TIONDRAIOF
PLANS AND SyECIFICATIONS,
AGE
AREA IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT N0. 130.
Motion carried on a roll call voter five ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergmant seconded by
Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-
239 RECEIVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT AND
ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
NORTHWEST
BOULEVARD (FUTURE COUNTY ROAD 61) 54TH AVENUE TO
SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD, CITY PROJECT NO. 205.
Motion carried on a roll call voter five ayes.
MOL TION 92-230
ORDERING PLANS?
WESTON LANE
DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO. 130
Item 8-C
BF+inr.r TION g2-239
RECEIVING ENG.
REPORT AND
ORDERING PLANS,
PROJECT N0. 205
Item 8-D
Regular Council Meeting
April 20, 1992
Page 140
Public Works Director Moore recommended that the Preliminary
Council authorize the preparation of Preliminary Engineering
Engineering Reports for several projects included Reports, Capital
in the 1992 Capital Improvements Program. Improvement
Projects
Item 8-E
Councilmember Vasiliou commented on the proposed
Xenium Leas project from 38th Avenue to Northwest
Blvd. :ae stated that councilmembers have
received communications from residents regarding
the traffic impact of the proposed Goff
development.
Manager Willis stated that if the Goff
development moves forward, the need for this road
will be increased. He stated that discussions
with the affected property owners may ins:lude
condemnation or possibilities for enhancing the
development potential of their lard.
Councilmember Xelliwell requeat6d that the
resolutions be considered separately.
MOTION was made by Ccuncilaiember Vasiliou, Bn01 TIQN V -24Q
seconded by Councilmembqr Helliwell, to adopt ORDERING
RESOLUTION N0. 92-240 nitDEP.ING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENG.
PRELIMINARY REPORT, STREET AND UT-LITY REPORT FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, XENJUM LANE - 38TH AVENUE TO AND UTILITY
NORTHWEST BOULEVARD, CITY PROJECT NO. 214. IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 214
Motion carried on a roll call vote, five ayes. Item 8-E
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION _92-2_il
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt ORDERING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-241 ORDERING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENG.
PRELIMINARY REPORT, STREET AND UTILITY REPORT FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, SCHMIDT LADE ROAD - NORTHWEST BLVD. AND UTILITY
TO FERNBROOK LANE, CITY PROJECT N0. 213. IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 213
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes; Item 8-E
Helliwell nay.
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April 20, 1992
Page 141
NOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 92-242 ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PRELIMINARY REPORT, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, SCHMIDT
LAKE ROAD - VICKSBURG LANE TO FEMBROOK LANE;
rERNBROOK LANE - SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD TO 47TH
AVENUE; CITY PROJECT NO. 907.
Mct.ion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes;
Helliwell nay.
arX Director Blank requested that the Council
provide direction on whether the silos at Parkers
Lake Playfield should be improved or demolished.
A bick of ;29,000 was received for upgrading the
structures. A bid of $4,500 was received for
demolition. He recommenced that the silos be
r3tained and upgraded because they are of
historical valae.
Councilmember Vas;liou asked if the silos are
technically of historical significance.
Director Blank responded that they do not qualify
for designation on the National Historic
Register, but they are of historical significance
to Plymouth.
Councilmember Edson stated his primary concerr
with retaining the structures is safety. There
is no effective way of preventing people from
climbing the structures.
Director Blank stated signage prohibiting
climbing would be posted and the silos would be
lit from an adjacent parking let, but he agreed
that the potential for climbing is there. He
stated that the silos could be removed at any
time in the future if problems do occur.
The Council discussed the potential hazards and
nuisances involved with retaining the structures
including safety and graffiti.
Councilinember Vasiliou stated it would probably
cost more to have the silos removed in the future
after the park is developed. She stated concerns
with ongoing maintenance, as well as safety.
RESOLUTION
ORDERING
92-242
PRELIMINARY ENG.
REPORT FOR STREET
IMPROVEMS-NTS,
PROJECT 0. 907
Item 8-E
Parkers Lake
Playfield Silos
Item 8-F
Regular Council Meeting
April 201 1992
Page 142
Councilmember Helliwell stated that the silos
should be maintained for their historical value
to the community.
MOTION vas made by Councilmember Helliwell to
upgrade the silos. Motio„ died for lack of a
second.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to ;:dopt RESOLUTION
NO. 92-243 APPROVING DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF
SILOS IN PARKERS LAKE PLAYFIELD.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes;
Helliwell nay.
The council reviewed the list of pending and
completed 1992 Council Directives.
RESOLUTION -12-243
APPROVING
DEMOLITION AND
REMOVAL OF SILOS
IN PARKERS LAKE
PLAYFIELD
Item 8-F
Council Directives
Item 8-G-1
Manager Willis updated the Council on the statue Public: Sa-fety
of the selection of a Public Safety Director. He Director Selection
stated Councilmembers will be given the
opportunity to moet the finalist candidates.
Couucilmember Vasiliou commended Dennis Paulson
for the job be is doing as Acting Public Safety
Director in the interim.
MOTION was made by Council.member Vasiliou,
seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to a,:cspt
the Council directives report.
Motion carried, five ayes.
The Council reviewed the :apital Improvements and Project
Reports
Status
Project Status Reports. Item 8-C-2
Manager Willis reported that the concrete forming Pub. iu Safety
work is being installed for the Public Safety Building
Building. The contzactor expects to have the
building enclosed by early July.
Manager Willis reported that Minnegaaco completed Union Terrace Gas
installation of gas mains along Union Terrace Main Installation
Lane on April 16 and 17. The proposed roadway
was Alightly realigned in an effort to protect
trees. In response to a question from
Councilmember Vasilio», he stated staff has
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April 20, 1992
Page 143
received no further contact from the residents
since last week.
Councilmember Edson asked if the software
recently installed on the engineering division
computer is compatible with the new network
computer system.
Director Moore explained that it is compatible,
but it may not be networked. The engineering
computer connects with the state -aid system at
MnDOT.
Engineering
Division Computer
Software
MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, Project Status
seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to accept the Reports
Project Status Reports. Item 8-G-2
Motion carried, five ayes.
NOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell,
seconded by Mayor Bergman, to accept the
quarterly insurance claims report.
Councilmember Tierney noted a claim submitted for
damages incurred by a skater had been paid. She
asked if the City investigated these claims and
why it would have been paid.
Finance Directur Hahn stated that each claim is
investigated and the site inspected. If it is
determined that the City may have been negligent,
the claim may be settled. Staff will check this
Incident.
Motion carried, five ayes.
Manager Willis presented a Legislative Update.
He reported that the Legislature has adjourned
the session. State sales tax has been extended
to local governments and the water testing bill
was adopted. Plymouth will probably Start
collecting the water testing fee in July.
Quarterly
Insurance Claims
Report
Item 8-H
Legislative Update
Item 8-I
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April 20, 1992
Page 144
Coulcilmember Vasiliou reported on a recent
meeting of the Wayzata Plymouth Chem' -cal Health
Commission. She presented a report prepared by
the City Clerk and City Attorney addressing
questions raised by the Commission relating; to
licensing of liquor servers and liquor server
training. The Commission believes licensing of
servers would instill responsibility on the
server, as well es the business.
The Wayzata Plymouth Chemical Health Commission
has asked the City Council to consider licensing
servers in on and off -sale establishments,
similar to Bloomington, and to share in the
responsibility for providing server training.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she is unsure
whether the City should be involved in training,
but the server licensing seems reasonable. She
stated that servers in Bloomington welcom4d the
licensing from the standpoint that they
previously were unsure if they had the ler,al
right to refuse service.
Councilmember Edson stated licensing liquor
servers would provide additional accountability
and make people aware of problems inherent in
liquor establishments.
Councilmember Helliwell suggested that staff
present a report on this topic to the Council for
discussion.
Councilmember Vasiliou st"ted the Wayzata
Plymouth Chemical Health Commission is irterested
in participating in Music in Plymouth. She asked
Civic League member Edson to carry this message
to the Music in Plymouth planning committee.
Councilmember Tierney stated that at a previous
Council meeting when the Council considered the
Forster property acquisition for park purposes,
she felt left out of the process. She stated
there seemed to be an understanding among three
members of the Council, and no communication was
provided to the Councilmembera from FRAC Council
Coordinating Representative (CCR) Edson that
there were concerns with the acquisition.
CCR Reports
Item 8-J
Licensing for
Liq..jr Servers -
Wayzata Plymouth
Chemical Health
Commission
Music in Plymouth
Communication
Concerns -
CCR Role
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April 20, 1992
Page 145
She stated that the Council will be considering
another acquisition at a fuL"re meeting. Before
that occurs, the Council should discuss what
communication should be occurring between PRAC
and the Council and the role of the CCR. She
stated that in the Forster property
consideration, had the PRT.0 members known there
was some problem witn the acquisition from
Councilmembers' perspectives, PRAC members may
have attended the Council meeting to share their
reasons for supporting the acquisition. She
stated that perhaps PRAC was left out of the
process also.
Councilmamber Edson stated that FRAC considered
the Forster acquisition in 1991. The Council
directed staff to negotiate the purchase with the
Forsters so PRAC was not involved further. He
stated that he believes the role of the CCR is to
facilitate communication between the Commission
and the Council. He stated that a good time to
discuss communication concerns and expectations
of PRAC is at the joint meeting scheduled for May
14. An issue that should be discussed at that
meeting is the timing of capital improvement
projects. PRAC considers and recommends capital
improvements in June or July. The Council
considers those impro•Tements almNst a year later.
In the Fc.*ster situation, the Cajital Improvement
Program (CIP) was amended by staff and the
Council months after PRAC made its
recommendation. PRAC did not have an opportunity
to discuss tie priorities established in the
revised CIP.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated that PRAC has been
instructed not to look at issues from a financial
perspective, but rather from a community need
perspective. Her vote to not acquire the Forster
property was made for financial reasons and
related to access to the property.
Councilmember Helliwell agreed with Councilmember
Tierney that there was a communications breakdown
on the Forster property issue.
Councilmember Tierney stated the Council should
evaluate this issue to determine where
ccmmunieat;on improvements can be made.
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April 20, 1992
Page 146
Councilmember Edson stated that he receives only
the agenda, not a full packet of information, for
PRAC meetings.
Councilmember Edson requested that the Council
schedule a joint meet Ing with the HRA. The HRA
would like to discuss legal opinions regarding
senior housing recently received tel, the HRA and
the senio-: housing issue in gene:.1.
The Council established a meeting on May 4 from Joint Council/HRA
5:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Council will discuss the Meeting
liquor license server requirements. At 5:30 p.m. Iter. 8-K
the joint City Council /HRA meeting is scheduled.
The Council established a meeting with the Maple Meeting with Maple
Grove City Council on June 22 at 7:00 p.m. Grove City Council
Item 8-K
Manager Willis reported on the upcoming DARE DARE Graduations
graduations. He asked Councilmembers to notify Information Memo
staff if they will be able to attend the Item 8-L
ceremonies.
Councilmomber Tierney suggested that the Council
direct PRAC to consider the issue of athletic
association equipment storage. She stated that
according to a survey recently conducted by
staff, many cities are doing something to
accommodate storage of associations' equipment.
PRAC could meet with the various athletic
associations to determine their needs and to
locate property or a building for sufficient
storage.
Councilmember Vasiliou asked if the athletic
associations feel this is a need. The City
should not create a need by initiating the issue
if it is not of concern to the associations.
Councilmember Tierney stated it has historically
been a concern of the associations and the
Council should communicate with FRAC and the
associations about the issue. She stated she
will discuss the issue with athletic
associations.
Athletic
Association
Equipment Storage
Information Memo
Item 8-L
a
0
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April 20, 1992
Page 147
CoLncilmember Tierney will communicate with the
athletic associations regarding this issue and
report back to the Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ty Clerk