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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-11-1995MINUTES 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. Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 2 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. Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 3 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. Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 4 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. Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 5 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). Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 6 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). Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 7 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. Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 8 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. Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 9 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 Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 10 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 Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 11 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. Regular Council Meeting July 11, 1995 Page 12 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