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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-21-1995MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 1995 A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on March 21, 1995. PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Edson, Anderson, Wold, Lymangood, and Helliwell.. ABSENT: Councilmember Granath. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Public Works Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Public Safety Director Gerdes, Finance Director Hahn, Forester Buck, City Engineer Faulkner, Civil Engineer Quanbeck, Property Management Coordinator Tabery, City Attorney Knutson, and Administration Senior Clerk Typist Kurt Hoffman. ITEM 3 FORUM No one spoke at the Forum. ITEM 4 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) AWARD Mayor Tierney presented a special award from the Government Finance Officers Association to the City Finance Department & Finance Director Hahn for excellence in reporting standards. Finance Director Hahn accepted the award, praising department staff for efforts in operation. He also thanked the City Council for offering direction. Mayor Tierney gave a plaque recognizing excellence in the Comprehensive Annual Report 1993 Achievement Award to Larry Jacobson. She noted this is the 13th year the City has won the award. ITEM 5 APPROVE AGENDA MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 2 ITEM 6 CONSENT AGENDA MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-A APPROVE MINUTES MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to approve the minutes of the March 7 regular meeting. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-B APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-179 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 10, 1995. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-C ADOPT ORDINANCE CHANGING STREET NAME IN THE OUAIL HOLLOW ADDITION MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-15 CHANGING THE NAME OF YORKTOWN PLACE NORTH IN THE PLAT OF QUAIL HOLLOW SUBDIVISION IS CHANGED TO TRENTON PLACE NORTH. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-D APPROVE RENEWAL OF CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LIQUOR LICENSES MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-180 APPROVING CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LICENSES. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 3 ITEM 6-E AWARD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM CONTRACT MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-181 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM TO FUJITSU BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-F STREET LIGHTING PROJECTS MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-182 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT STREET LIGHTING HEATHER RUN 4TH ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-183 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT STREET LIGHTING HEATHER RUN 4TH ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-184 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT STREET LIGHTING FERNBROOK WOODS 2ND ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-185 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT STREET LIGHTING FERNBROOK WOODS 2ND ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-186 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT STREET LIGHTING HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 4 Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-187 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT STREET LIGHTING HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-G AUTHORIZE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN HICKORY HILLS ADDITION FOR WATERMAIN MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-188 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT HICKORY HILLS ADDITION 94091) Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-H COUNTY ROAD 61 (XENIUM LANE) IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAY 55 TO 24TH AVENUE, PROJECT NO. 513 MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-189 APPROVING PLANS XENIUM LANE (COUNTY ROAD 61), CITY PROJECT NO. 513. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-190 AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON XENIUM LANE COUNTY ROAD 61) BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 55 AND 24TH AVENUE NORTH CITY PROJECT NO. 513 HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT NO. 5317. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 5 ITEM 6-I APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CP RAILROAD (SOO LINE) FOR CROSSING ARMS ON SIGNAL AT PINEVIEW LANE, PROJECT NO. 935 MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-191 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH SOO LINE RAILROAD (CP RAIL SYSTEMS) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLASHING LIGHT SIGNALS WITH HALF ROADWAY GATES AT THE PINEVIEW LANE GRADE CROSSING. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 64 APPROVE METROLINK CONTRACT WITH MCTO MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-192 APPROVING A REVISED CONTRACT WITH THE MCTO FOR PLYMOUTH METROLINK SERVICES. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-K AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT 16 FT. HYDROSTATIC ROTARY MOWER MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-193 APPROVING BID FOR (1) HYDROSTATIC TRACTOR ROTARY MOWER Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-L REMOVING AREA ASSESSMENT FOR PIN 18-118-22-32-0002 FROM RESOLUTION 94-840, CITY PROJECT NO. 012 & 014 MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-194 RESCINDING AREA ASSESSMENT ON PIN 18-118-22-32-0002 AS ADOPTED IN RESOLUTION 94-840. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 6 ITEM 6-M DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BOND REDUCTIONS MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-195 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, CURTIS LAKE ADDITION (90105). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-196 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, CURTIS LAKE 2ND ADDITION (991101). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-197 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, PLYMOUTH OAKS ADDITION (93078). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-198 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, SWAN LAKE SOUTH ADDITION (92112). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-199 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, FORSTER PRESERVE ADDITION (92090). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-200 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, FORSTER PRESERVE PLAT 2 ADDITION (94057). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-201 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, KIMBERLY WOODS ADDITION (93018). Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 7 ITEM 6-N APPROVE SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT REDUCTION FOR PLYMOUTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (93141) MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-202 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR PLYMOUTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LOCATED AT 3755 DUNKIRK LANE NORTH. (93141) Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-0 APPROVE SITE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT RELEASE FOR TWIN CITY FAN & BLOWER (92100) MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-203 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR OPUS CORPORATION FOR TWIN CITY FAN & BLOWER PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5959 TRENTON LANE NORTH (92100). Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-P APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUNITY ROADSIDE LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-204 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUNITY ROADSIDE LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-0 APPROVE RENEWAL OF GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-205 RENEWING GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 8 ITEM 6-R AWARD OF BIDS FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-206 APPROVING BID FOR THE 1995 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-S AWARD BID FOR TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL AT WEST MEDICINE LAKE PARK MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-207 APPROVING THE 1995 WEST MEDICINE TREE AND BRUSH REMOVAL CONTRACT. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-T APPROVE CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH STUDY MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-208 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF A CONCEPT PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH TO HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP, INC. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-U ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELM CREEK CLUSTER PLANNING PROCESS MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-209 RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH IN THE ELM CREEK CLUSTER PLANNING PROCESS Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 9 ITEM 6-V LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-210 APPROVING LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 WAYZATA) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF PEONY LANE AND THE SOO LINE RAILROAD 94131). Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 7-A 1995 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, PROJECT 501 Public Works Director Moore commented on both public hearings. Both projects include special assessments that require public hearings. The steps of each project are preparation of plans & specifications; bid letting; construction; and final assessments which will mean another public hearing at the conclusion of each project. Both projects have been published & mailings sent to affected property owners. Civil Engineer Quanbeck gave an overview of the four 1995 Street Reconstruction Project areas and the proposed assessments. District 25 includes all streets located west of Fernbrook Lane, south of County Road 9, east of Juneau Lane, and north of 37th Avenue North. District 29 includes all streets located west of Larch Lane, south of Schmidt Lake Road generally east of Pineview Lane and north of 46th Avenue North. District 36 includes Plymouth Boulevard from State Highway 55 to 36th Avenue North. This project would also correct some drainage problems at 36th near the Cub Foods store. Work would be done on 36th Avenue from Plymouth Boulevard to Vicksburg Lane. The Ranchview Lane area work was added based on public comment and requests. People are concerned about safety around the Birchview Elementary school. Curb and gutter would be put in place where none is now and portions of the street will be widened from Gleason Lake Drive to 7th Avenue North. He said the project is scheduled to be prepared by May 2, with construction to begin in June and completed in Sept. Public Works Director Moore said the $1.727 million estimated cost will mean estimated assessments of $936 per lot for Ranchview Lane and residential areas with existing concrete curb and gutter. Also, Ranchview Lane would have additional assessments for concrete curb and gutter, widening, and storm sewer estimated at $31.80 per front foot of property. The commercial areas affected will be assessed $708 per equivalent unit. He said this may vary 1-2 % but is a fairly accurate estimate. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 10 Mayor Tierney asked about paths, sidewalks, bike paths around Birchview Elementary School. Public Works Director Moore said none is proposed as part of the project. The existing street is narrowest here. He said there are right-of- way issues around the school, and these forced the narrowed street. He said the plan is to widen the street which will allow pedestrians to walk along the side of street. Mayor Tierney asked if there will be parking allowed on the street. Public Works Director Moore responded that parking will be prohibited on school days on the school side of the street. He said they want to continue this from 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue. Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:28 pm. Ken Streeter, 13100 35th Avenue North, asked about being assessed for his parcel of land in District 36. He said it has no access to Plymouth Boulevard, but only 34th Avenue. Sherry DeWolf, 3855 Glacier Lane, spoke of a flooding problem on the corner of Glacier Lane and Harbor Lane she wants to see resolved by the improvements. She said water runs off down to the area. She said the only time the intersection corner was dry was in the drought period, when it was a sandy area. She suggested that a catch basin would improve the drainage. Mayor Tierney closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. She gave staff the opportunity to comment on the residents' statements. Public Works Director Moore said that Mr. Streeter doesn't need to have street access to be assessed for the Plymouth Boulevard District project. He said they don't know where access would be since it's undeveloped. He said at some date in the future, right in/right out access to Plymouth Blvd. may be part of the site. Public Works Director Moore said in the case of the flooding problem on Glacier Lane and Harbor Lane that underground drain tile may be put in. He recommended further study be done. He said problems with existing catch basins have not been determined. He said it may be a more extensive problem. This would be done with final design. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 11 MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-211 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1995 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM CITY PROJECT NO. 501. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 7-B NORTHWEST TRUNK SANITARY SEWER, DISTRICT NW -19, PROJECT NO. 503 Public Works Director Moore explained that this project would have area assessments since it involves trunk sanitary sewers. He said it is the last area inside the Metropolitan Utility Service Area to be served. He described the extension of 8" to 12" trunk sanitary sewer line from a point east of the new Kimberly Lane Elementary School to Peony Lane and then north to serve the future Wayzata Senior High School site. He said it serves over a watershed line south of the County Road 9 drainage divide, making it a more costly project. Connection fees paid when building permits are issued will cover some of the expense. City Engineer Dan Faulkner explained the technical aspects of the project and alignment with past projects. The schedule is for bids to be opened in June, work to begin in July, with completion of the project in September. Public Works Director Moore explained project costs will amount to an $880 assessment per acre for residences; $1320 for business and industrial uses. Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. No one spoke. As the Mayor closed the hearing, Marc Anderson, 420 Merrimac Lane, representing Lundgren Bros. Construction Company, came forward to speak. He said his firm had seen a copy of the feasibility report. He said his firm was in favor of the project. MOTION by Councilmember Edson seconded by Councilmember Lymangood to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-212 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NORTHWEST -19- TRUNK SANITARY SEWER CITY PROJECT NO. 503 Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 12 ITEM 8-A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN. PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND REZONING FOR SOO LINE WEST LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF COUNTY ROAD 9 AND PEONY LANE. LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION. 94162 Mayor Tierney said that five affirmative votes are required on this issue, and since one councilmember was absent, she asked if anyone wanted to delay the discussion and vote. No one expressed opposition to the discussion and vote. Community Development Director Hurlburt explained the "Soo Line West" project. She said the developers are requesting a zoning change from Future Restricted Development to Low Density Multiple Residential. The project will involve approximately 71.7 acres of land and create 118 lots for detached homes. She said there will be only two access roads into the development, from Rockford Road, and from Peony Lane. She said there would be a community recreation area planned for near the Peony Lane entrance to the development. She said there would be wetlands areas in the northern part of the development. She said Lundgren Bros. Construction Company has requested a reduction of pavement width from 33 feet to 28 feet, although the right-of-way would remain the same. She said staff and the members of the Planning Commission are divided regarding use of narrower streets. She said the use of 28 -feet wide streets instead of 33 -feet wide streets reduces traffic speed and saves on construction costs, but means longer driveways for residents, as well as greater potential for problems with water runoff, snow removal, and snow storage. She said staff found that other cities, such as Eden Prairie, are using narrower streets without much noticeable difference in problems from snow removal, water run-off, or traffic speeding. She said the biggest issue is whether narrower streets would compromise pedestrian safety. She said that they had no scientific data that slower traffic may mean greater safety for pedestrians. She said one alternative would be implementation of sidewalks. But, she said, the developers prefer wider streets than narrow streets with sidewalks because of maintenance and development costs. Councilmember Helliwell asked if any other developments in Plymouth have 28 - foot wide streets. Public Works Director Moore said all streets developed in the past 15 to 18 years are 32 -33 -feet wide, depending on curb. He said the city has tried to retrofit streets wherever possible, to make them wider. But two areas that have narrower streets are in Ivanhoe Woods and 18th and 19th Avenue east of Medicine Lake. Both areas are heavily wooded and confined. He said the classified collector Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 13 streets are 36 -feet wide and wider; streets with four lanes are a minimum of 44 - feet wide. Community Development Director Hurlburt said all the streets in the proposed development are considered local streets, not collectors. She said the Planning Division recommends narrower streets due to the type of traffic and development. She said it is because the area is residential, with minimal through access. Traffic will come from only two outlets in the parcel, and there will be only an estimated 1,100 trips per day maximum on the streets. Mayor Tierney asked if Ivanhoe Woods residents have commented on safety hazards along those narrower streets. Public Works Director Moore said they have not heard comments about the width. He noted that there are larger lots in Ivanhoe Woods than in this proposed development. Councilmember Helliwell asked if the number of lots remains the same depending on street width. Planning Director Hurlburt said there would be no difference in the number of lots. Councilmember Lymangood asked for clarification on the projects in Eden Prairie. He wanted to know if curb and gutter requirements are the same in that city, and if sidewalks exist. Community Development Director Hurlburt said sidewalks are not required in Eden Prairie. Councilmember Wold asked Public Works Director Moore about maintenance problems in cul-de-sacs. Public Works Director Moore said there are problems with snow removal, and problems with proper sight distance in tree trimming. He said they cost more money to maintain. Councilmember Wold asked if maintenance would be less expensive if median strips and islands in the cul-de-sacs didn't exist. Public Works Director Moore said yes. Community Development Director Hurlburt said she disagreed. She said cul-de- sacs and their islands offer an aesthetic appeal. She said there are options to make maintenance easier for public works. The islands in the cul-de-sacs are more attractive, and do reduce the feeling of asphalt expansion. Councilmember Wold asked Community Development Director Hurlburt if there will be a homeowners association to maintain cul-de-sacs? She responded yes. Councilmember Edson asked whether the City contracts out work on cul-de-sacs when the City equipment doesn't fit. Public Works Director Moore said maintenance work on 50-60 percent of cul-de-sacs is contracted out when City Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 14 equipment is not appropriate. He said islands in the cul-de-sacs do make the streets more difficult to maintain. Mayor Tierney asked if the cul-de-sacs in the proposed development are a shorter length? Community Development Director Hurlburt said they will not be different from other cul-de-sacs. Marc Anderson, 420 Merrimac Lane, Director of Land Development at Lundgren Bros. Construction Company, asked the Council for approval of conditional use permit, plan and the plat. He said John Uban and Ken Adolf would speak about different aspects of the project. John Uban, a land planner with Dhalgren, Shardlow & Uban explained why the project was developed around the wetland area, and why streets were developed the way they were. He said there were different elevations and terrain, vegetation, and plans for the future development of the new high school to work around. He said present routes also needed to be considered. County Road 9, State Highway 55, Peony Lane, the Soo Line and the proposed bridge over the railway complicated the development plan. He said they used limited restricted access based on wetlands in the area and the terrain. He said one-third of the area is considered open space. He added that cul-de-sacs with islands are not only aesthetically pleasing, but the islands also could be used for snow storage. He told the Council to look at a full balance in the project. He said that narrower roads would work well for pedestrian movement to cross to and from other locations. Marc Anderson gave a history of road widths in several Lundgren Bros development projects. He said some of them did have sidewalks in Eden Prairie. He said they had a project with a 26 -foot wide street and no sidewalk in a project in Minnetonka and a 24 -foot wide street without sidewalk in Shorewood, as well as narrower collector streets in Chanhassen. He said there will be one project completed soon in Minnetrista, with a narrower street and a trail. Mr. Anderson said his firm is also requesting a change in wording of Item 21 of the resolution that sets conditions for the preliminary plan/plat and conditional use permit. That item required that the RPUD Final Plat be submitted before the contract for the trunk sanitary sewer is awarded. He also found a wording change, perhaps a typo, in Item 27 of the conditions. The sentence regarding access onto Queensland should read "45th Avenue N." not 49th Avenue N." Mr. Anderson introduced Ken Adolf, engineer with Schoell & Madson, representing Lundgren Bros. Construction Co., who addressed Item 24 in the Engineering Memo. Mr. Adolf said the item refers to lots near storm water basins. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 15 He said other lots in the development could have lower minimum basement elevations. Mr. Anderson asked that required elevations should be generalized for the entire plan, rather than specifically detailed lot by lot. Mr. Anderson requested revision of the condition in item 25-C of the Engineering Memo to grant permission to do some grading of land areas. This item banned development adjacent to Peony Lane until that street construction project is complete. Councilmember Helliwell wanted clarification on Item 24 of the Engineering Memo. She asked if the developers generally wanted a minimum 2 feet above the 100 year high water level instead of specific elevation data for specific lots. Mayor Tierney asked Public Works Director Moore to comment. He said the City has not received data on all of the lots in the proposal. He said some may require higher minimum levels. He doesn't believe that a change in wording of the resolution is needed. Councilmember Lymangood suggested that the data could be inserted as part of the final resolution in the development contract. Mr. Anderson said his firm would like to have the criteria by general definition; and not locked in now with specific data on lots. He would like to have a definition inserted that all lots will be provided for in the final plat process. Public Works Director Moore said the City has no objection to that change. Attorney Knutson said there was no legal problem with that suggestion. Public Works Director Moore said that the City should be able to work around the issue of grading mentioned in Item 25C. Councilmember Lymangood suggested the wording allow only grading approved by the Public Works Department. Public Works Director Moore said he does have a concern with the request for approval of the final plat and plan before the contract for sanitary sewer is approved. He said this would be in reverse order of Item 21 in the approving resolution. Attorney Knutson said that would not be a legal problem. He recommended the inclusion of a "Proceed at own risk" clause in the contract. He also recommended that City officials not sign the Final Plat mylar copies that go to county registrar. He said such phrasing could be directed in the resolution. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 16 Mayor Tierney: asked about the typographical error on Item 27 of the resolution, that "49th Avenue" should read "45th Avenue". Public Works Director Moore said that change is appropriate. Mayor Tierney said that regarding the street width, safety is a consideration that is often discussed by the Council. She said the example in Ivanhoe Woods is appropriate, but she is concerned about precedence. City Manager Johnson said information seems to suggest where pavement narrowing has been done officials found some reduced speeding, but only about two miles per hour. He also said the Planning staff found that Boulder, Colorado, has developed a hierarchy of street widths based on service and the amount of traffic. He said the Boulder plan had performance standards that involved four options: 33 -foot wide streets; 28 -foot wide; 28 -foot wide with sidewalks, or 28 - foot wide with striping to mark parking and pedestrian and bike passage. He said all are possibilities to consider for Plymouth. Councilmember Lymangood said the Council should consider wording changes for Items 24 and 25C in the Engineering Report; additional phrasing in Item 27 in the alternative resolution; correction of proper street names, and to ratify the alternative resolution requiring 33 -foot wide streets. MOTION by Councilmember Lymangood, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-16 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF PEONY LANE AND COUNTY ROAD 9 OLD ROCKFORD ROAD)(94162); RESOLUTION NO. 95-213 APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN FOR LUNDGREN BROTHERS AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF PEONY LANE AND COUNTY ROAD 9 (OLD ROCKFORD ROAD)(94162); and RESOLUTION NO. 95-214 APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LUNDGREN BROTHERS AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF PEONY LANE AND COUNTY ROAD 9 (OLD ROCKFORD ROAD)(94162), Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 17 with the following changes: Amending Condition 29 to read "A 33' back to back street width design is required"; Amending Condition 27 to correct the language from 49th Avenue North to 45th Avenue North; Amending Condition 21 and Item 25a of the Engineer's Memo to provide that submission of final plat can be done before contracts for sanitary sewer are awarded if the developer signs a "hold harmless" agreement concerning the construction of the sanitary sewer, and that the City will not sign plat mylars until after a contract is awarded; Amending Item 24 of the Engineer's Memo to require that all basement elevations shall be a minimum of two feet above the 100 year high water level of any adjacent ponds or waterways; and adding a new Condition No. 30 which amends Item 25d of the Engineer's Memo to allow grading along Peony Lane, subject to prior approval by the Director of Public Works. Councilmember Lymangood noted factors in the proposed development: Speed reduction, construction and maintenance costs; snow removal difficulties and costs; safety factors, balanced against housing costs. He said all are valid factors to be concerned with, but new data shows the right-of-way and street designs will remain the same. He urged the Council to keep the street widths at 33 feet. Councilmember Edson said he would support 28 -foot wide streets if a sidewalk would be inserted into the plans to allow for safe pedestrian and bike traffic. Councilmember Anderson said he was disappointed that the project proposed 28 - foot wide streets without trails. He said he can't support that plan because of the lack of trails and narrow width. Mayor Tierney asked Marc Anderson why the developers selected 28 -foot wide streets. In response, he offered another option, that of. 28 -foot wide streets with signage that forbids parking on one side of the street, and a stripe -marked bike lane on that side. He said residents don't want to maintain trails. He said the costs of construction are prohibitive as development increases because of repeated rebuilding of curbs and paths during construction on sites. He said that the 33 - foot wide streets without a sidewalk would be preferable to 28 -foot wide streets with a sidewalk. Mayor Tierney said that she supports safety considerations versus performance standards of the streets. She said another option would be to table the issue and study it in a session to get more information. She said at present, they have no comparisons with which to work. Councilmember Helliwell asked if they can compare Ivanhoe Woods to this project. She said in Ivanhoe Woods, lots are larger, homes are older, setbacks are Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 18 larger. She is willing to compromise and vote in favor of 33 -foot wide streets, with the addition of a painted stripe. Councilmember Lymangood said the Council should vote on the resolution as it stands in the motion. He said the City could do a study session later to set performance standards. Mayor Tierney said the transportation guide plan is too far from completion to try to hold this issue for discussion. Councilmember Edson asked Attorney Knutson whether they could come back with revisions after approval tonight. Attorney Knutson said approval of the revised 33 -foot wide streets option won't change plat design or construction detail. Councilmember Edson said that the compromise will not slow the development project, but that it will allow time for the City to produce data from research. Marc Anderson said his company wants a vote tonight on 33 -foot wide streets so they will not have to come back later. Motions carried, six ayes. Councilmember Lymangood, with Council concurrence, directed staff to study the differences in street width as they affect speed; water run-off, future reconstruction costs; lower initial construction costs; snow removal; on -street parking; and the effect on pedestrian safety of having sidewalks or pathways present. Councilmember Wold suggested a discussion of the use of white stripes on streets. He said the City could identify its own striping & study the effects. Community Development Director Hurlburt said the study should include existing streets as well as new construction standards. Public Works Director Moore pointed out that improvements on 26th Avenue include use of a white stripe; but that work won't be complete until late summer. ITEM 8-B ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL; EROSION CONTROL AND STORM WATER PONDS; AND EROSION CONTROL ONTO PUBLIC PROPERTY. MOTION was made by Councilmember Lymangood seconded by Councilmember Anderson adopting ORDINANCE 95-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IV OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE CONCERNING GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL; Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 19 ORDINANCE 95-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER V OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE CONCERNING EROSION CONTROL AND STORM WATER PONDS; and ORDINANCE 95-18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VIII OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE CONCERNING GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL. Councilmember Lymangood asked about sedimentation basins and the use of hay bales. Public Works Director Moore said the ordinance is not specific about this. It is difficult to keep mud and sediment from roadways and runoff areas. He said it's not required for developers to have siltation fences around sedimentation basins, but developers are required to clean sediment basins while construction goes on. Motions carried, six ayes. Councilmember Lymangood stated that the issue of protection of sedimentation basins be forwarded to the Environmental Quality Committee. ITEM 8-C SPECIAL ELECTION FOR OPEN SPACE AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS Park Director Blank gave background on the issues surrounding the proposed referendum, the desire for preservation of open spaces, and advancement of trails in Plymouth. He said four sites were selected for purchase and work is underway to explore purchase options of the parcels, but none has been completed yet. He recognized members of the Open Space Committee for their work. He said the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee looked at the plan, but failed to come up with finance options. One hundred twenty acres of open space would be purchased at a price of approximately $2 million, plus funding for trail development and expansion. Finance Director Hahn offered notes on the bond referendum options. He said the levy would be about $8.31 on a $150,00 home, roughly what it is at present due on the existing park bonds that will end in 1996. He said valuations recently mean that the amount would probably be slightly lower. He said the City could sell additional bonds without a double levy on taxpayers. He said debt service would increase slightly but the amount would be roughly what people are paying today. Councilmember Anderson asked about legal requirements on how the ballot should read. He said it should be clearly stated what the maximum amount is that could be raised. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 20 Councilmember Edson said they need to make clear that one bond issue is expiring and is being paid off, and that this is a new bond but without any additional increase in property taxes. Finance Director Hahn said that was correct. Mayor Tierney pointed out how the school bond issue was phrased to clearly point to how much of a tax increase it would mean. She said this bond issue would not mean a tax increase. Finance Director Hahn said rate issues are not clear to most people. He said the maximum amount raised will be more than will be levied in the first year. Councilmember Edson said five years of trails projects developed in a shorter period of time is an appropriate use for this sort of bond money, because this is a new endeavor. He said it's appropriate to go to citizens with this vote to determine if the Council is going in the right direction. Lee Johnson, 17035 12th Avenue N., encouraged the City to move ahead as proposed. He suggested even the use of capital improvement funds to purchase the land if needed. David Priebe, 3825 Forestview Lane, thanked the Council for the process and expressed hope for a successful vote. He said most of the citizens approve of what the council has done to date. He thanked the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Open Space Committee. Councilmember Lymangood called the referendum an opportunity for citizens to make a statement on what kind of city they want. He said such an item is unprecedented, and he fully supports the bond issue. Councilmember Anderson offered thanks to City staff. He stated that the Council is responsive to what residents want. The referendum needs promotion to the public on what is available in open space areas. Mayor Tierney said her biggest concern is to examine financing closely, and to manage development around what will be the largest high school in the state. She said the City put together a proposal that results in no tax increase. She said the City should further examine other open space parcels. Councilmember Helliwell said she doesn't have a problem bringing the referendum to voters but she feels the timing is a concern. She said the City is spending about 25,000 to hold the referendum in May, when the voter turnout will not be good. She said she would rather hold the referendum in November when the general City election will bring a better turnout. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 21 She said that open spaces are worth preserving but residents in the community are interested in other things as well. She suggested including a golf course, community pools, recreation areas and other areas of interest to attract a larger vote turnout. She asked Attorney Knutson if it is possible to add items. Attorney Knutson said the decision of how to phrase the ballot question is at the Council's discretion. Councilmember Lymangood said part of the reason for this structuring is based on analysis of needs and cost comparison of community improvement. He said the City Manager had a list of issues that should be faced over the next few years. Keeping all of those on the plan would mean a $6.6 million shortfall in the accounts. The bond would ease that shortfall, and leave funds for such possible things as a community pool, fire station, municipal golf course, and other things. He said it is too late to add these things to this bond referendum. Mayor Tierney agreed with Councilmember Lymangood. She said leveraging dollars from community improvement funds and bond issues without a tax increase will work to stretch dollars now and in the future. Councilmember Helliwell questioned waiting on other issues like ice rinks and pools. She said they have been longer at hand, and she warned not to wait too much longer. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-178 CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 22 ITEM 9-A AWARD BIDS FOR CITY CENTER EXPANSION MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE AND FURNITURE INSTALLATION MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-215 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS FURNISHINGS FOR THE CITY CENTER EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-216 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3, AN INCREASE IN THE CITY CENTER PROJECT BUDGET OF $31,306.35 FOR INTERIOR FURNISHINGS, AND DESIGNATES THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATION FUND AS THE SOURCE FOR THE INCREASE. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-217 APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $10,048.51 TO THE CONTRACT OF PINK COMPANIES FOR WORK STATION FURNITURE AND $17,472.22 IN SALES TAX FOR THE ENTIRE PURCHASE. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95-218 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR FURNITURE INSTALLATION TO BROWNSWORTH, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,151.88. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 9-B CHANGE ORDER NO.2 - CITY CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood to adopt RESOLUTION 95-219 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.2 - CITY CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT NO. 126. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting March 21, 1995 Page 23 MOTION was made by Councilmember Lymangood seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:44 p.m. Motion carried, six ayes. Kurt Hoffman /VSr. Clerk Tv Administration