Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-01-1995MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 1995 A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on August 1, 1995. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Lymangood, Helliwell, Granath, Edson. Councilmember Wold arrived at 8:15 p.m. ABSENT: Councilmember Anderson. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Public Works Director Moore, Public Safety Director Gerdes, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Ahrens. ITEM 3 PLYMOUTH FORUM Joy Rude, 16035 36th Place North, stated she is the President of the Sugar Hills Garden Club. She stated that the median on 36th Place has high weeds and is not being maintained. The Sugar Hills residents would like the median maintained. She stated the median is not owned by the Sugar Hills development and no homeowner association was established because there was no common area to maintain. Public Works Director Moore stated this median is similar to street boulevards throughout the City. The median is located in the dedicated street right-of-way and maintenance is the responsibility of adjacent property owners. In most situations, a homeowner association would maintain it. Staff was directed to verify the ownership of the median and report to the Council on maintenance responsibilities. ITEM 4 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Tierney announced that 63 neighborhoods participated in National Night Out this evening. Councilmember Edson thanked neighborhood organizers and the Public Safety Department for the great turnout. Public Safety Director Gerdes thanked the City Council and Public Safety staff for their support of the event. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 2 ITEM 5 APPROVE AGENDA Mayor Tierney requested that the following items be added under Reports and Staff Recommendations: Metro Mobility, Elm Creek Interceptor, Governor's Meeting, and Downtown Plymouth. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried, five ayes. Councilmember Wold arrived at 8:15 p.m. ITEM 6 CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Helliwell requested that her "nay" vote be recorded on Item 6-C; however, the item remained on the Consent Agenda. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to approve the Consent Agenda with the recording of a nay vote for Councilmember Helliwell on Item 6-C. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-A APPROVE MINUTES MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to approve the minutes of the July 18 regular meeting. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-B APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-432 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 20,1995. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 3 ITEM 6-C APPROVE 1995 DEER HUNT MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to authorize the annual deer bow hunt in the northwest corner of the City for the 1995 bow hunting season. Motion carried: five ayes, Helliwell nay. ITEM 6-1) COPS GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-433 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT FROM THE COPS OFFICE, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF ONE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-E INSPECT INC.. PUD PRELIMINARY PLAN AMENDMENT AND CUP FOR PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO.. (95034) MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-434 APPROVING AMENDED MIXED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3033 CAMPUS DRIVE (95034). Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-F ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (95061) MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-40 AMENDING SECTION 10, SUBDIVISION B OF THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING PARKING REGULATIONS FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 4 ITEM 6-G U.S. HOMES CORP. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (95063) MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-435 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR U.S. HOMES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9 BETWEEN VICKSBURG LANE AND DUNKIRK LANE (95063). Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-H OPUS CORPORATION. PUD PRELIMINARY PLAN AMENDMENT AND FINAL SITE PLAN (95064) MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-436 APPROVING MPUD PRELIMINARY PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND FINAL SITE PLAN FOR OPUS CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BASS LAKE ROAD AND WEST OF TRENTON LANE NORTH (95064). Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-I DENYING REQUEST FOR FEE REFUND FOR BAUER BERRY FARM (AP 95015) MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-437 DENYING AN APPLICATION FEE REFUND FOR BAUER BERRY FARM (AP 95-15). Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 64 JANCO INC. RPUD FINAL PLAN/PLAT FOR FRENCH RIDGE 94159 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-438 APPROVING RPUD FINAL PLAN/PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR JANCO INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF NORTHWEST BLVD. AND SOUTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9 (RPUD 95-2) (94159). Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 5 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-439 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 527, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA, FRENCH RIDGE ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-K BASS LAKE ESTATES 3RD ADDITION (95065) MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-440 APPROVING MPUD FINAL PLAN/PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR PRIME BUILDERS, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASS LAKE ROAD AND FUTURE NORTHWEST BOULEVARD (MPUD 85-1) (95065). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-441 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 526, SANITARY SEWER AREA, BASS LAKE ESTATES 3RD ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-1, ROUNDS ADDITION (95035) MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-41 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED SOUTH OF 33RD AVENUE NORTH AND EAST OF XENIUM LANE NORTH (95035). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-442 APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCES FOR JOHN AND RUTH ROUNDS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 33RD AVENUE NORTH AND EAST OF XENIUM LANE NORTH (95035). Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 6 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-443 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR JOHN AND RUTH ROUNDS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 33RD AVENUE NORTH AND EAST OF XENIUM LANE NORTH (95035). Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-444 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 528, WATERMAIN AREA, THE ROUNDS ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-445 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 529, WATERMAIN LATERAL, THE ROUNDS ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-M REALLOCATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-446 APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS LOAN & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE REHABILITATION GRANT/LOAN PROGRAM. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-N SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT RELEASES MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-447 RELEASING SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, OPUS CORPORATION/OLYMPIC STEEL. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 7 MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-448 RELEASING SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, INSPEC., INC.BIRCHVIEW ELEMENTARY. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-0 AMENDMENT TO TRANSIT SUBSIDY AGREEMENT MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-449 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSIT SUBSIDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PLYMOUTH METROLINK AND PLYMOUTH DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICES FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF 1995 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AMENDMENT BY THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-P FINAL PAYMENT FOR 1995 CRACK SEALING CONTRACT asMOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-450 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 1 AND FINAL, 1995 CRACK REPAIR PROGRAM. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-0 AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR REPLACEMENT OF MEDICINE LAKE OUTLET DAM MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-451 APPROVAL OF COST SHARING AGREEMENT, HENNEPIN COUNTY AND CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MEDICINE LAKE DAM REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT 940. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-R RECYCLING SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENSION MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-452 APPROVING CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR RECYCLING SERVICES WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT - SAVAGE, INC. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 8 Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 6-S APPROVING "NO PARKING" RESTRICTION ON 36TH AVENUE MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-453 APPROVING "NO PARKING" SIGN INSTALLATION, 36TH AVENUE FROM VICKSBURG LANE TO YUMA LANE. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 7-A ESTABLISHMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 7-4. HOYT PROPERTIES, INC. Community Development Director Hurlburt presented the staff report on the request of Hoyt Properties, Inc., for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Plymouth Technology Park Project. The project is a proposed industrial park located north of Schmidt Lake Road, west of I-494 and east of Fernbrook Lane. The site is 40 acres in size and is estimated to have $13 million in estimated market value at completion. Four buildings totaling 465,000 sq. ft. of commercial/industrial space are proposed. She stated that the project qualifies as a redevelopment district because of the abandoned rail spur and the prior mining use on the property. This resulted in the need for significant grading, filling of wells, and cleaning up environmental problems. The TIF assistance will assist with the needed grading. Director Hurlburt stated that the TIF district will have no budget impact on the City because the district will end before any HACA penalties apply. TIF assistance will be on a pay-as-you-go basis, and the developer receives funds only if there are tax increments generated. The district would be decertified in 2001, with only three full years of increment collected. The contribution to the fiscal disparities will come from within the TIF district, thereby having no impact on the tax rate for other properties in the City. Hoyt has agreed to pay all assessments for public improvements. Staff recommends approval of the TIF plan and development agreement. Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. Gary Lally, 708 South 3rd St. representing Hoyt Properties, was present to answer questions. Mayor Tierney closed the hearing at 8:21 p.m. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 9 Councilmember Edson asked about the history of the property and whether the current owner, Hoyt, was the prior user of the property. Director Hurlburt stated that Hoyt has owned the property since 1986. Mr. Lally responded that the property was purchased from Northwest Aggregate who had used the property for mining. He stated that Hoyt has been working to clean up the property since it was acquired. Councilmember Edson stated he concurs with the desire to get this site developed. He has some concerns that TIF and superfund financing may be abused when used in a situation like this, rather than holding the people who created the problem responsible. MOTION was made by Councilmember Lymangood, seconded by Mayor Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-454 APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT PLAN AND DISTRICT FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT NO. 7-4 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOYT PROPERTIES, INC. Councilmember Helliwell stated that she will support this resolution even though she feels this is not an appropriate location for a business because of an inadequate road system. However, since the decision has been made to locate a business on the site, she feels it is important for the business to be developed before additional homes are constructed nearby. Also, the City can aid in assisting development on a difficult site. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 7-B DUNKIRK COURT STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 524 Public Works Director Moore introduced two public hearings on the Dunkirk Court street improvements. He stated the first hearing is the public improvement hearing, after which the City Council should determine whether to order the improvement. The second hearing is the special assessment hearing. He described the proposed project to improve Dunkirk Court southerly from Dunkirk Lane about 1,000 feet to serve Dundee Nursery and the Plymouth Presbyterian Church. The City has received a petition requesting the project from both property owners. The project is estimated to cost $111,979, with half of the total cost proposed to be assessed to each property owner. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 10 Mayor Tierney opened the public improvement hearing on Dunkirk Court Improvements, Project No. 524, at 8:29 p.m. Phil Ringgenberg, 1607 Black Oaks Place, Chairperson of the Building Committee from Plymouth Presbyterian Church, supported the improvement project. Mayor Tierney closed the hearing at 8:30 p.m. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-455 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, DUNKIRK COURT STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 524. Motion carried, six ayes. Mayor Tierney opened the assessment hearing on Dunkirk Court Improvements, Project No. 524, at 8:31 p.m. No one appeared, and the hearing was closed. MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-456 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, DUNKIRK COURT, CITY PROJECT NO. 524, STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Motion carried, six ayes. ITEM 9-A METRO MOBILITY/METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mayor Tierney requested that staff provide an update on meetings with the Metropolitan Council regarding Metro Mobility service. Manager Johnson stated that the Metropolitan Council has increased rates and reduced hours for Metro Mobility service. They have now eliminated state funding for Metro Mobility service for seven metro communities, including Plymouth. The Metropolitan Council indicated they would be willing to negotiate new service agreements with any or all of the seven cities to continue Metro Mobility service or to help the cities offer the service themselves. He stated there may also be a compromise whereby the Metro Mobility service could be continued for up to six months at a price considerably lower than first quoted. This may be accomplished by using a billing structure based on the actual number of Plymouth residents using the service, which is estimated to be 40 to 50 percent of passengers using the system in Plymouth. Mayor Tierney stated that a legislative committee has begun discussions on transit issues, with a recent meeting attended by 400 people conducted at the Minneapolis Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 11 Convention Center. She reported that the AMM is also studying transit and hopes to have a report completed by September. In response to a question by Councilmember Helliwell, Manager Johnson explained that Plymouth is one of the seven cities with eliminated service because of the technicalities of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Plymouth has fixed route service, but because it is only operated during rush hours, a paratransit service is not required in Plymouth. However, there are many Plymouth residents who use the current Metro Mobility service in Plymouth. He stated that the funding to the Met Council by the legislature for Metro Mobility service was $30.6 million, while the true cost of the service is estimated at $35 to $36 million. Councilmember Edson stated that transit is a complicated issue and the Council Subcommittee on Transportation should study the issue with staff and provide a recommendation to the full Council. ITEM 9-B ELM CREEK INTERCEPTOR Mayor Tierney asked staff to respond to statements regarding Plymouth affordable housing made by the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability group. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that written comments were made as part of the Elm Creek Interceptor Report. She stated that a draft housing agreement is now being considered by the Maple Grove City Council. The Alliance for Metropolitan Stability group questioned why Plymouth did not have a draft agreement. She stated that Plymouth is working with the Metropolitan Council on development and demographic forecasts, which must be completed before projecting housing/income information. Manager Johnson stated that Maple Grove prepared the housing agreement during their request for extension of the MUSA in 1994. Plymouth only started the effort as part of the cluster planning process. ITEM 9-C GOVERNOR'S MEETING Mayor Tierney announced that a Governor's briefing on state fiscal futures will be held on August 8 and invited Councilmembers to attend. ITEM 9-D REPORT ON DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH Mayor Tierney noted that the planning for Downtown Plymouth had been scheduled for completion by the end of July. She asked for an update. Regular Council Meeting August 1, 1995 Page 12 Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that a sketch plan has been developed, but further information is needed on the traffic impacts of the land uses being considered and the proposed public uses. She estimated that results of the Downtown Plymouth planning will be presented at the first September Council meeting. Residents who have requested to be notified of this issue will be notified of that meeting. MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood, to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried, six ayes. Lau a F. Ahrens City Clerk