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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 189 1995
A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at
7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on July 18,
1995.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Wold, Lymangood, Helliwell,
Granath, Edson, and Anderson.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Public Works Director Moore, Public Safety Director
Gerdes, Finance Director Hahn, Volunteer Coordinator Anderson, City Attorney Knutson,
and City Clerk Ahrens.
ITEM 3 PLYMOUTH FORUM
Representative Richard Stanek, District 33B, stated that he is looking forward to
working with the City Council and representing Plymouth on a state-wide level.
Councilmember Lymangood explained that the City Council annually meets with
area legislators. He requested that staff send Mr. Stanek a copy of the issues
discussed at the last meeting.
Councilmember Edson stated that he has spoken with Representative Stanek on
the issues of Metro Mobility and Highway 169.
ITEM 4-A RECOGNITION OF CITY VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Anderson recognized two volunteers for their
accomplishments in producing a video on the City's volunteer program. Paula
Pursley and Carrie Almaer accepted certificates of appreciation from Mayor
Tierney.
ITEM 4-B CRIME AND FIRE PREVENTION FUND - DONATION OF SAFETY
Public Safety Director Gerdes introduced Firefighter Tom Evenson and Tom
Teragas of the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund.
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Tom Teragas, representing the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund,
presented the City with a rescue boat for use by the Plymouth Fire Dept.
Fire Lieutenant Tom Evenson described a July 7 fire response call where the
rescue boat was used. He said the Fire Department will be better able to protect
residents and respond to water incidents.
Mayor Tierney requested that staff prepare letters of appreciation to the Plymouth
Crime and Prevention Fund and to Mary Ann Chelberg.
ITEM 5 APPROVE AGENDA
Mayor Tierney requested that a report on Metro Mobility and lobbying
organizations be added to the agenda as Item 9-A.
Manager Johnson reported that the Prudential Insurance Company has withdrawn
Item 8-A, application for approval of a parking lot expansion.
Councilmember Anderson requested that a Star -Tribune editorial included in the
Council Information Memorandum be added to the agenda as Item 8-D.
Councilmember Lymangood requested that an article in the Metropolitan Council
newsletter on Commissioner Roger Scherer be added to the agenda as Item 8-E.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6 CONSENT AGENDA
Assistant Manager Lueckert noted that a revised resolution for Item 6-C has been
distributed. The item remained on the Consent Agenda.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-A APPROVE MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to approve the minutes of the July 11 Special Council meeting and the
July 11 Regular Council meeting.
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Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-B APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-410 APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 7,1995.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-C ESTABLISH SPECIAL MEETING
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-411 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL
MEETING FOR AUGUST 15.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-D MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS FOR
PARKSIDE APARTMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-412 AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS (PARKSIDE LANE APARTMENTS PROJECT), SERIES 1995 IN
THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED
9,500,000, WHICH BONDS AND THE INTEREST AND PREMIUM
THEREON, IF ANY, SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE
REVENUES OF THE PROJECT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TRUST INDENTURE, A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN RELATED DOCUMENTS;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SALE OF THE BONDS AND
DIRECTING DELIVERY THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS; APPROVING A FORM OF FINAL
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY,
RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID REVENUE
BONDS.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
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ITEM 6-E RPUD FINAL PLAN/PLAT FOR WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL AND
NINTH CITY PLAYFIELD (94131)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-413 APPROVING MPUD FINAL
PLAN/PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR ISD 284
WAYZATA) AND THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF PEONY LANE
AND THE SOO LINE RAILROAD (94131) (RPUD 95-4).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-F SCHERBER PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES. HOLLY CREEK 4TH
ADDITION (95027) (RPUD 92-1)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-39 AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED SOUTH OF
OLD ROCKFORD ROAD AT 41ST PLACE NORTH (95027).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-414 APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN FOR SCHERBER
PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES LOCATED SOUTHOF OLD ROCKFORD
ROAD AT 41ST PLACE NORTH (95027).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-415 APPROVING RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SCHERBER PARTNERSHIP
PROPERTIES LOCATED SOUTH OF OLD ROCKFORD ROAD AT 41ST
PLACE NORTH (95027).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
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ITEM 6-G REDUCTION OF SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE (94062)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-416 REDUCING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE OPUS
CORPORATION/FINGERHUT CORPORATION (94062).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-H ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, WEST BRANCH 3RD
ADDITION - PHASE I. PROJECT 415
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-417 APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
WEST BRANCH 3RD ADDITION - PHASE I, CITY PROJECT NO. 415.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-I DUNKIRK COURT STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 524
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-418 RECEIVING PETITION AND
CALLING FOR HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS, DUNKIRK COURT
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 524.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-419 DECLARING COST TO BE
ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT, DUNKIRK COURT, PROJECT NO. 524.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-420 FOR HEARING ON
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT, DUNKIRK LANE, CITY PROJECT NO. 524.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
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ITEM 64 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, NORTHWEST BLVD.
IMPROVEMENTS, BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, PROJECT
205
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-421 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS,
NORTHWEST BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR
LUTHERAN CHURCH (PIN 10-118-22-13-0002), CITY PROJECT NO.
205.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-K PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO WATER TOWER
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-422 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE
BY THE CITY OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3960 COUNTY
ROAD 101, (PIN 118-22-41-0003).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-L WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR FRENCH RIDGE,
ROCKFORD GLEN DEVELOPMENT (94159) AND VINEWOOD LANE'
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-423 APPROVING FILLING
WETLANDS AND THE WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR
FRENCH RIDGE, ROCKFORD GLEN DEVELOPMENT (94159) &
VINEWOOD LANE EXTENSION.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-M SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR WATER RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-424 APPROVING CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT FOR PLYMOUTH WATER RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
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ITEM 6-N AWARD FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION BID
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-425 AWARDING THE BID FOR
FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION TO CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-0 ACCEPT DONATION OF WATER RESCUE CRAFT AND SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-426 ACCEPTING DONATION OF
WATER RESCUE CRAFT AND WATER RESCUE SAFETY
EQUIPMENT FROM THE PLYMOUTH CRIME AND FIRE
PREVENTION ASSOCIATION.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 6-P JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - CITY OF PLYMOUTH/ISD 284
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-427 APPROVING JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT, PURCHASE AGREEMENT, DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND WAYZATA SCHOOL
DISTRICT 284.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-428 AUTHORIZING THE
EXCHANGE AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO
A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 7-A PUBLIC HEARING ON PEONY LANE STREET AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 502
Public Works Director Moore presented the staff report on the public
improvement hearing for Peony Lane improvements, Project 502. The proposed
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project involves construction of a 74 foot wide, 9 ton bituminous street with
concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, trunk watermain, 8 foot wide bituminous
trails on each side of Peony Lane and a grade separated railroad crossing over the
CP railroad tracks. Watermain improvements are necessary under this project to
serve the adjacent properties south of the high school site proposed for future
single family development.
Director Moore stated the total estimated project cost is $5,077,000, of which
3,860,000 is for streets, trails and storm sewer; $228,000 is for watermain; and
989,000 is for bridge improvements. He said that staff will provide funding
alternatives to the City Council, and estimated that about $1,544,913 of the total
cost would be assessed, with MSA funding of about $4,225,252. With completion
of this project, both water and sewer will be available to the area. He
recommended that at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council order the
improvement and preparation of plans and specifications. Six affirmative votes of
the Council are needed to order the project.
Mayor Tierney asked why the estimated project cost is now about $2 million over
the original estimates.
Director Moore stated that the original estimate was made in the Capital
Improvement Program. Most of the extra cost is in the road improvements, not
the bridge. The road is proposed to be four lanes with turning lanes and medians
from the high school to Highway 55. He stated that phasing of a portion of the
project may be possible in order to reduce the initial project cost.
Manager Johnson stated that the proposed resolution for approval of the project
directs staff to further review the available MSA funding and make a
recommendation with respect to overall project funding. He stated that staff feels
the City must proceed with the planning for this project in order to meet the
opening of the new high school in the fall of 1997. He noted that this is not the
final approval, and that the planning work can begin while the funding issues are
being resolved. During the first several months, the engineers will begin designing
the fixed parts of the project that must be done in any case.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Bill Deziel, 4540 Holly Lane, represented Hollydale Golf Course. He objected to
the proposed assessment on the 17 plus acres of wooded area owned by the golf
course. He has no plans for developing the property and the property does not
abut Peony Lane. He believes the improvement is premature, and believes that this
area should be assessed at such time as watermains are installed on Holly Lane.
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Jack Rice, 4801 Hilltop Lane, Edina, represented Plymouth Partnership. He
stated that the Partnership owns the parcel on the northwest corner of Peony Lane
and Highway 55. He has been requesting over the last ten years that utilities be
installed to serve this property which is guided for commercial development. He
stated that the new high school has now driven the demand for construction of the
improvements. Mr. Rice stated that he has reviewed the information that the
estimated assessments for the parcel are $140,000 to $150,000. The Partnership
has no objection to the improvements; however, there is currently a moratorium on
submission of commercial and industrial plat applications that affects this parcel.
He asked when the moratorium will expire. Mr. Rice stated that the Partnership
proposes to develop the parcel in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Guide
Plan. He expressed concerns about the proposed median on Peony Lane and
requested that some latitude be provided on the location of the median abutting
this parcel. Otherwise, he believes that the median could seriously impact the
value of the parcel. Mr. Rice also asked whether the City is complying with the
same wetland laws as are required of developers. The City is taking wetlands in
certain areas of the site for the roadway improvements.
Marc Anderson, represented Lundgren Brothers, 935 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata.
He stated that Lundgren is the option holder on properties on both sides of Peony
Lane and favors the project. He stated that Lundgren received no notice of the
hearing, although the City was requested to notify Lundgren of everything
occurring in the City that impacts Lundgren properties. Mr. Anderson also
requested clarification on whether the City is participating in the assessments for
the property which the City recently purchased from Lundgren. He also objected
to the equity of the proposed assessment formula.
Mr. Deziel asked why a five acre site abutting Holly Lane is omitted from the
proposed assessment area.
Mayor Tierney closed the hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Public Works Director Moore responded to questions. He clarified that this is not
the assessment hearing, but as part of the public improvement hearing, the City is
required to notify property owners of the estimated amount of the assessment.
The five acre parcel questioned by Mr. Deziel is not included in the proposed
assessment area because these improvements will not provide service to that
parcel. That parcel will receive sanitary sewer service from the north because it is
a low area. He stated that there will be additional assessments for the area when
the watermain/sewer mains are installed on Holly Lane.
With respect to the concerns expressed by Mr. Rice regarding the median on
Peony Lane, Director Moore stated that staff has not received a proposal for
development of the parcel owned by Plymouth Partnership. Therefore, a median
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opening is not included in the preliminary project plans. He stated that the City is
governed by the same wetland laws as property developers. The City will be filling
some wetland area, but this is done only after proving that there is no viable
alternative. The wetlands will be mitigated at a 2:1 ratio.
Director Moore stated that a public hearing notice was sent to Lundgren Brothers,
and a meeting was held with Terry Forbord. He stated that Lundgren will not be
assessed for the improvements for the area purchased by the City from Lundgren,
and all assessments north of the railroad will be assessed to the City/School
District.
Councilmember Granath asked if it is City policy to notify option holders of public
hearings.
Director Moore stated it is not; however, Lundgren has asked to be notified of
anything that affects their properties and the City attempts to do so.
Councilmember Edson asked about service to properties along Holly Lane.
Director Moore stated that the trunk sanitary sewer for this project will serve
those areas. He explained that four years ago, the City installed watermain along
County Road 9 to serve the properties along Holly Lane. Because there was no
sanitary sewer available, no assessments were proposed at that time.
Councilmember Helliwell stated the City needs to be proactive regarding access to
the parcel at Peony Lane and Highway 55. The developer could not previously
submit a development proposal because sewer and water were unavailable and
now the moratorium affects the parcel. She stated consideration to the access and
median location needs to be made during the improvement project planning.
Public Works Director Moore stated a meeting is scheduled next week with the
Plymouth Partnership representatives. The median construction would not occur
for more than year, in which time the developer could get preliminary development
plans approved. The parcel is currently farmland and there is no need for an
access.
Councilmember Wold asked when project completion is anticipated.
Director Moore stated that if the City proceeds, the improvements will be
completed by the time the high school opens in the fall of 1997.
Councilmember Wold stated that assessments would not be levied until the project
is completed, and the moratorium on commercial/industrial platting should be lifted
by the end of this year.
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Director Moore stated that the assessment hearing would likely be held in the fall
of 1997.
Community Development Director Hurlburt explained that the moratorium on
acceptance of applications for platting of commercial and industrial property is
scheduled to end on November 1. If the work on the Zoning Ordinance is not
completed by that date, the City Council would have the option of extending the
moratorium if desired. She commented that the options available for location of
the median access to serve the site at Peony Lane and Highway 55 will be very
limited.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-429 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PEONY LANE
EVIPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAY 55 TO WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH PROPERTY LINE, CITY PROJECT NO. 502.
Mel A. Mastley, 18035 Old Rockford Road, stated he owns property at County
Road 9 and Peony Lane. He has had access both on County Road 9 and Peony
Lane for many years. He stated the property will not have value unless this access
can be maintained.
Director Moore stated this issue will be addressed during the preparation of plans
for the project. Because of the closeness to the intersection and the needed left -
turn lanes, it is unlikely that a median opening could be provided. The access may
be a right -in, right -out access. He stated that County Road 9 is not part of this
project, but he does not believe that a full access to both streets will remain.
Mr. Deziel stated that he is trying to delay development and assessments on the 17
acre parcel owned by the golf course as long as possible.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 8-B APPROVE PLANS FOR COUNTY ROAD 9 IMPROVEMENTS (I-494
TO POLARIS LANE), PROJECT 402
Public Works Director Moore stated that the final design plans and landscape plan
for the construction of County Road 9 from I-494 to Polaris Lane were presented
to area property owners on July 10 at a public information meeting. He
recommended that the Council adopt a resolution approving final plans for the
County Road 9 improvements from I-494 to Polaris Lane and the accompanying
landscape plan for the edges of the road. The issues of the guardrail, burying of
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power lines, and landscaping in the median can be further considered as the project
progresses.
Mike Nispel, 14565 41st Avenue North, stated that the July 3 letter notifying
residents of a July 10 information meeting was not sufficient notice during a
holiday week. He asked what changes were made to the plan in order to comply
with the Council's previous direction that construction will be undertaken in the
least destructive means. He asked if the number of trees to be removed has
changed from the previous plan.
Kyle P. Didien, 14800 40th Avenue North, requested that the burying of power
lines on the south side of County Road 9 be considered further. He stated that the
new roadway will be moved about 100' closer to the homes on the south side of
County Road 9 and burial of the power lines would be safer and more aesthetically
pleasing. He stated that homes in this area do not have overhead lines so that no
additional cost would be incurred by residents to bury the power lines.
Public Works Director Moore stated that there was short notice of the information
meeting; however, the notice appeared adequate based on the number attending
the meeting and the number of phone calls received. The roadway location has not
changed significantly from the original drawings. The plans now include additional
retaining walls to preserve trees. Berms were considered but rejected because
there would have been additional tree removal. The landscape plan is proposed to
replenish trees that are being removed on the public owned right-of-way. If trees
are removed on private property, the County will have to compensate the property
owner.
Manager Johnson suggested further review of burying the utility lines, as well as a
meeting with Hennepin County Commissioners to discuss flexibility in the City -
funded portion of the project.
Councilmember Helliwell stated she supports burying the power lines and the
extensive landscaping that is proposed. She noted that the County does not
support a guardrail.
Director Moore explained that the design of the roadway provides a safe driving
area so that a guardrail is not necessary. The County has indicated that the City
will have to assume liability and pay for installation if a guardrail is included.
Councilmember Anderson stated the County indicates that a guardrail on this
project is unwarranted by any design engineering standards; therefore, a hazard
could be created by installing a guardrail.
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Attorney Knutson stated that the Council must weigh whether the City is better off
with a motorist leaving the roadway or hitting the guardrail, and whether the
abutting homes need to be protected.
Manager Johnson stated the guardrail would be between the curb and the trail.
There may be other safety factors to consider.
Councilmember Lymangood thanked Councilmember Anderson for his work on
this issue. He stated that the plan includes many enhancements over the
preliminary plan and other improvement projects. He noted that 330 trees are
proposed to be planted in the median on this project and suggested that this be
compared to the landscaping of the section of County Road 9 east of I-494 to
Highway 169.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-430 APPROVING FINAL DESIGN
PLANS AND LANDSCAPE PLAN, COUNTY ROAD 9 (I-494 TO POLARIS
LANE) CITY PROJECT NO. 402.
Councilmember Lymangood asked if the language "subject to further review by the
City..." is strong enough or whether additional Council review or approval should
be required.
Public Works Director Moore stated the resolution language is sufficient. The
City Council will have to review and approve the cost sharing agreement before
the project can proceed.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 8-C AWARD SALE OF $2,235,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION OPEN
SPACE BONDS, SERIES 1995A
Finance Director Hahn stated that six bids were received for the $2,235,000
General Obligation Open Space Bonds, Series 1995. Moody's Investors Service
has reaffirmed the City's Aaa rating for this sale. The City's cash reserve, decrease
in debt, investments, cash portfolio, and general fund surplus operations in years of
large tax cancellations and abatements supported the rating. He recommended
award to Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc.
Director Hahn stated that he originally projected that the annual tax levy to repay
these bonds would be about $8.31, which is less than the current levy for the 1980
Park Bonds which will expire in 1996. Based on the bids received, the annual tax
levy to repay these bonds will be $8.19.
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Dan Nelson, bond counsel, and Dan O'Neil, bond consultant, were present to
answer questions.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-431 AUTHORIZING AND
AWARDING THE SALE OF, AND PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS,
COVENANTS AND DIRECTIONS FOR $2,235,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION OPEN SPACE BONDS, SERIES 1995A.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
ITEM 8-D STAR TRIBUNE ARTICLE
Councilmember Anderson encouraged the Councilmembers to read a Star -Tribune
article entitled, "Stop Blaming Suburbanites for Urban Crisis," which was reprinted
in the Council Information Memorandum.
ITEM 8-E MET COUNCIL NEWSLETTER ARTICLE: LOBBYING
ORGANIZATIONS: TRANSIT ISSUES .
Councilmember Lymangood referenced an article from the Metropolitan Council
newsletter focusing on Roger Scherer who represents northwestern Hennepin
County on the Metropolitan Council. He read portions of the article and
expressed concerns about the content. He asked if the Council wanted to respond
to Mr. Scherer's quotes, "Look at our topography. The region has 54,000 acres in
the Minnesota and Mississippi River valleys where nobody lives. We are
preserving lakes and wetlands. These factors greatly influence our density.
Builders and developers would love greater housing density ... It's city councils and
planning commissions, responding to residents' NMIBY (not in my backyard)
views, who want low density. Developers and builders just build what sells." He
suggested that Mr. Scherer be invited to clarify his views on housing and other
issues.
Councilmember Granath agreed that there is basis to request clarification from Mr.
Scherer, and noted there are many issues where the City needs cooperation with
the Met Council.
Mayor Tierney suggested that Mr. Scherer be invited to participate with the
Council in a general discussion of development, transit, and housing issues. She
suggested that a special council meeting be scheduled to meet with the
Metropolitan Council Commissioners representing Plymouth.
Councilmember Helliwell stated that Mr. Scherer should be provided an
opportunity to respond.
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Councilmember Lymangood suggested that staff send a letter to Mr. Scherer
asking for written clarification on his comments quoted in the newsletter, as well
as inviting him to attend a meeting with the City Council.
Councilmember Edson suggested that a similar letter be sent to Commissioner
Mary Hill Smith.
Mayor Tierney reported that she attended a Metropolitan Council meeting on
Metro Mobility issues, along with George Bentley, John Sweeney, and
representatives of the City of Maple Grove. The Metro Mobility issue will be
before the full Met Council next week.
She reported that the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) and
League of Minnesota Cities have study groups on transit issues.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to direct staff to send a letter to Roger Scherer (requesting
clarification of his comments) and Mary Hill Smith asked them to respond to issues
currently impacting Plymouth including housing, Metro Mobility, and Elm Creek
Interceptor project, with an invitation to attend a follow-up meeting with the City
Council.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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Laurie F. Ahrens
City Clerk