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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 119 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 July 11,
1995.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Wold, Lymangood, Granath,
and Edson. Councilmember Anderson arrived at 7:10 p.m.
ABSENT: Councilmember Helliwell.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Public Works Director Moore, Public Safety Director
Gerdes, Park Director Blank, Finance Director Hahn, Assistant Finance Director
Jacobson, IMS Manager Birnbaum, Information Management Coordinator Hohenstein,
Volunteer Coordinator Anderson, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Ahrens.
ITEM 3 PLYMOUTH FORUM
Dorothy Atkinson, 1021 Yuma Lane, represented the West Suburban Grief
Coalition. She requested a $500 grant from the City to be used for professional
training of volunteers who conduct grief counseling through 13 area churches.
Fifty-eight percent of individuals served in the past year were Plymouth residents.
Mayor Tierney thanked Ms. Atkinson and stated that the request will be
considered during budget discussions on all human service funding requests.
Councilmember Anderson arrived at 7:10 p.m.
ITEM 4-A RECOGNITION OF CITY VOLUNTEER
Information Management Coordinator Hohenstein described the work of Sherril
Koroluk, a volunteer for the City of Plymouth. She provided 700 hours of
volunteer service to the City over the last two years by researching geographic
information systems for the City. Volunteer Coordinator Anderson was also
present.
Mayor Tierney presented Sherril Koroluk with a Certificate of Appreciation and
thanked her for significant volunteer service provided to the City.
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ITEM 5 APPROVE AGENDA
Councilmember Edson requested addition to the agenda of Item 9-13 -
Consideration of change of scheduled time for August 1 regular council meeting.
Councilmember Lymangood requested addition to the agenda of Item 9-C - Music
in Plymouth.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to approve the agenda with the addition of Items 9-B and 9-C.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6 CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-A APPROVE MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to approve the minutes of the June 19 Special Council Meeting and
the June 20 Regular Council Meeting.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-B APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-376 APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 1, 1995.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-C OPEN SPACE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ON HARDENBURGER
PARCEL
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-377 APPROVING PURCHASE
AGREEMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE HARDENBURGER
PROPERTY.
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Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-D CANCELING PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION REQUEST
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-378 CANCELING THE PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS IN LOT 19, BLOCK 2, CITY VIEW ACRES 2ND UNIT.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-E BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH. LOT
CONSOLIDATION (95067)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-379 APPROVING LOT
CONSOLIDATION FOR BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTHWEST BLVD.
AND SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD (95067).
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-F SCHRAMM & SNYDER. LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION
95073
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-380 APPROVING LOT
DIVISION/LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR SCHRAMM AND SNYDER
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12405 AND 12415 RAVENWOOD ROAD
95073).
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-G DANBAR CONSTRUCTION. SITE PLAN, C.U.P.. AND REZONING
FOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL (95043)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-38 AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZACHARY LANE AND OLD ROCKFORD
ROAD (95043).
Motion carried, six ayes.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-381 APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN FOR LITTLE
FLOWERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZACHARY LANE AND OLD
ROCKFORD ROAD (95043).
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-H INSPEC. INC. AMENDMENT TO C.U.P. AND SITE PLAN (95049)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-382 APPROVING SITE PLAN
AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR
INSPEC, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17305 19TH AVENUE
NORTH (95049).
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-I DEEPHAVEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL. APPROVE C.U.P. (95052)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-383 APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR DEEPHAVEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.,
LOCATED AT 17805 CO. RD. 6 (95052).
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 64 RYAN CONSTRUCTION. DENY PRELIMINARY PLAN
AMENDMENT, FINAL PLAN, LOT DIVISION AND C.U.P. FOR TCF BANK
95045
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-384 DENYING APPLICATION OF
RYAN CONSTRUCTION FOR AMENDED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN, PUD FINAL SITE PLAN,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND LOT DIVISION FOR TCF BANK
AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION.
Motion carried, six ayes.
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ITEM 6-K HERRICK/MYRON. DENY APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING
RULING
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-385 DENYING VARIANCE
REQUEST OF DON MYRON AND MICHAEL HERRICK, 525
QUANTICO LANE NORTH AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
DECISION.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-L SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-386 RELEASING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, LAUKKA
WILLIAMS/PARKERS LAKE 9TH ADD. (ASHBURNE) (93067) LOTS 1-
7, BLOCK 1, AND LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 2.
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-387 RELEASING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, LAUKKA
WILLIAMS/PARKERS LAKE 10TH ADD. (ASHBURNE) (93067) LOTS 8,
9, 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1.
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-388 RELEASING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, TOLL COMPANY
930133).
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-M EXTEND CONTRACT FOR GIS AND PLANNING SERVICES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-389 APPROVING ADDITIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM (GIS).
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Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-N APPROVING ISSUANCE OF REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-390 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-0 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN REVISIONS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-391 APPROVING REVISED 1995
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-P DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT GUARANTEE REDUCTIONS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-392 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, BOULDER RIDGE 2ND ADDITION (91010).
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-393 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, HICKORY HILLS ADDITION (94091).
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-394 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, HUNTERS BLUFF ADDITION (94145).
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-395 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PARKERS WOODS ADDITION (91037).
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Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-396 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, SAVANNAH ADDITION (93112).
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-397 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PARKERS LAKE NORTH 8TH ADDITION
92071).
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-398 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PARKERS LAKE NORTH 9TH ADDITION
93067).
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-399 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PARKERS LAKE NORTH 10TH ADDITION
93067).
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-400 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PARKERS LAKE NORTH 2ND ADDITION
93067) SHENANDOAH LANE EXTENSION.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-0 PAYMENT 15 AND FINAL FOR NORTHWEST BLVD.
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 205
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-401 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
NO. 15 AND FINAL, NORTHWEST BOULEVARD FROM 54TH AVENUE
TO SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD, CITY PROJECT NO. 205.
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Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-R CHANGE ORDER NO. 2. 26TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT 601
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-402 APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2, 26TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO.
601.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-S NW -19 TRUNK SANITARY SEWER, PROJECT NO. 503
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-403 APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS,
NW -19 TRUNK SANITARY SEWER, CITY PROJECT NO. 503.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-T REQUEST HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONDUCT SPEED STUDY
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-404 REQUESTING HENNEPIN
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONDUCT A SPEED
ZONING STUDY, COUNTY ROAD 6 FROM OLIVE LANE TO
FERNDALE LANE.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-U STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, HICKORY HILLS VILLAS
ADDITION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-405 DECLARING ADEQUACY
OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET
LIGHTING - HICKORY HILLS VILLAS ADDITION.
Motion carried, six ayes.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-406 RECEIVING REPORT AND
ORDERING PROJECT, STREET LIGHTING - HICKORY HILLS
VILLAS ADDITION.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-V REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CONSULTING SERVICES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-407 ISSUE RFP FOR
INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONSULTATION.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-W PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT
BONDS FOR AT THE LAKE APARTMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-408 GIVING PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS AND
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF BONDING
AUTHORITY.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-X APPROVING UNDERINSURED MOTORIST SETTLEMENT WITH
INJURED EMPLOYEE
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-409 AUTHORIZATION OF
PAYMENT OF INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE TO LEAGUE OF
MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 7-A TAX EXEMPT MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
FOR PARKSIDE APARTMENTS
Community Development Director Hurlburt recommended that the City Council
conduct the advertised public hearing on the issuance of Multifamily Housing
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Revenue Refunding Bonds for Parkside Apartments at Medicine Lake. Final
action on the resolution will be considered at the July 11 meeting.
Director Hurlburt stated that Parkside Apartments is a 211 unit apartment complex
at 12102 41 st Avenue North that was built in 1986. The City originally issued
9.5 million in bonds for the project in 1985 and subsequently approved issuance
of new bonds in 1990 to refund the original issue. The terms under which the
original bonds were issued provide for 20 percent of the units at Parkside to be
occupied by persons at 80 percent of area median income. Participants in the
City's Section 8 Housing Assistance Program had until recently been able to afford
apartments at Parkside. However, rents have increased to the point where Section
8 clients are not able to afford units there. LaNel Financial Group has agreed to
set rents for an additional 21 units to be affordable to families at 60 percent of area
median income and to cooperate with the City in attempting to accommodate
Section 8 Program participants in the future. She stated there would be no
financial impact or liability for the City with the approval of this issuance.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Paul Brewer, President of LaNel Financial Group, Inc., 4601 Excelsior Blvd., St.
Louis Park, requested approval of the bond issuance. He stated that his company
operates about 3,000 units of multi -family apartments in the metropolitan area.
Mayor Tierney asked if LaNel Financial Group would own and manage Parkside
apartment complex, and if Mr. Brewer is in agreement with the proposal to ensure
affordable rents as outlined by staff.
Mr. Brewer stated LaNel would both own and operate the complex. He is in
agreement with the requirement for affordable rents as noted by Director Hurlburt.
Mayor Tierney closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
ITEM 9-A AUDITOR'S PRESENTATION ON 1994 FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Director Hahn stated that the Council previously received the Auditor's
Report on the 1994 Financial Statements, including the Auditor's comments. Staff
has completed responses to the audit report. He introduced Steve Dahl of Deloitte
and Touche LLP.
Steve Dahl, Deloitte and Touche LLP, reviewed the audit report. He said that the
audit is conducted for the City Council and that any issues of significance
discovered during the audit would have been brought to the attention of the
Council. He stated that no significant issues were discovered during the audit.
Mr. Dahl stated that the City received an unqualified audit opinion, and Deloitte
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and Touche believes that the City's financial statements are materially correct and a
fair presentation of the City's financial position. No material weaknesses in interior
controls were identified. He stated that one change in accounting policy related to
street reconstruction. The auditors found that change was to a preferable
accounting method.
Mr. Dahl reviewed the presentation on the City's financial position as contained in
the agenda packet noting several key points. He stated that compared to similar
cities, Plymouth has the lowest expenditure per household and the City is running
lean. Mr. Dahl recommended that the City should evaluate the current rates
charged and costs incurred by the Sewer and Solid Waste funds to determine the
most effective method to eliminate the net operating losses generated by these
funds. He noted that the City has a Aaa bond rating which only 2 percent of
governmental units nationwide attain. One of the key items considered by bond
rating agencies is how well the City is doing in its enterprise funds. He suggested
that the City consider how it is passing the Metropolitan Waste Control charges
through to the end users and, philosophically, whether the City should be funding
appreciation within the enterprise funds.
Councilmember Lymangood stated that the recently adopted sump pump
inspection program will cause a positive impact on the Sewer Fund in upcoming
years.
Councilmember Edson asked if the transfers out of the enterprise funds were to
debt service.
Finance Director Hahn responded that the majority of transfers in 1994 related to
funding the improvements on the City Center.
Mr. Dahl explained what is occurring at the federal and state levels and possible
impacts on the City. He stated that a significant issue for the City in the future is
how to fund present levels of service if HACA funding is eliminated. He listed
several bad management practices that Plymouth is avoiding, as well as things to
consider over the next five years. He suggested that a "Reinventing Government"
task force be established to achieve savings.
Councilmember Lymangood thanked Mr. Dahl for the presentation material. He
suggested that a study session be scheduled with the Auditors to further discuss
financial issues of the City.
Councilmember Edson also thanked Mr. Dahl. He appreciated the information
provided on trends and comparisons of multiple years.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to accept the Auditor's Reports and the staff comments to the Auditor's
recommendations.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 9-B CHANGE AUGUST 1 COUNCIL MEETING TIME
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to change the time of the Regular Council Meeting on August 1 to 8:00
p.m.
Councilmember Edson noted that this will allow Councilmembers to participate in
National Night Out activities that evening.
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 9-C MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH
Councilmember Lymangood suggested that the City send a letter of thanks to
Target Greatland for their contribution of the fireworks at Music in Plymouth. He
stated that about $10,000 was donated for the fireworks and this significant
contribution to the community should be acknowledged. He requested that a letter
of thanks also be sent to the Civic League for their organization of the event.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to direct staff to send letters of thanks to Target Greatland and the Civic
League for a successful Music in Plymouth
Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Laurie F. Ahrens
City Clerk