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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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