HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12-05-1995MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 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
December 5, 1995.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Anderson, Wold, Lymangood,
and Edson.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Helliwell and Granath.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Public
Works Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Public Safety
Director Gerdes, Park Director Blank, Finance Director Hahn, Building Official Ryan,
City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Ahrens.
ITEM 3 PLYMOUTH FORUM
No one appeared for the Forum.
ITEM 5 APPROVE AGENDA
Manager Johnson requested that Item 9-A be added to the agenda: Schedule
Special Meeting to Discuss Recreation Sports Facility Report.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to approve the agenda with the addition of Item 9-A. Motion carried, five
ayes.
ITEM 6 CONSENT AGENDA
Items 6-D and 6-N were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed for
discussion as Items 8-B and 8-C.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-A APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1995 Special Council Meeting,
the November 14 Regular Council Meeting, the October 17 Special Council
Meeting and the October 24 Regular Council Meeting. Motion carried, five ayes.
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ITEM 6-B APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-725 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 22,1995. Motion carried, five
ayes.
ITEM 6-C SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-726 REDUCING SITE IMPROVEMENT
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, ISD 2849 WAYZATA PLYMOUTH
SCHOOLS - BIRCHVIEW ELEMENTARY (95013). Motion carried, five
ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-727 REDUCING SITE IMPROVEMENT
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE
COMPANY (95034). Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-E ACCEPT AMHURST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OFFER TO
DONATE PROPERTY
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-728 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
OUTLOT A, AMHURST 3RD ADDITION. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-F ORDINANCE AMENDING TOBACCO LICENSE FEES AND
EXTENDING 1995 LICENSE PERIOD
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt ORDINANCE 95-52 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, INCREASING CIGARETTE LICENSE FEES.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-729 EXTENDING THE LICENSE
PERIOD FOR 1995 CIGARETTE LICENSES TO JANUARY 31, 1996.
Motion carried, five ayes.
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ITEM 6-G APPROVE CHANGE IN PENALTY FOR M.G.M. WINE AND
SPIRITS FOR LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to approve the change in imposed penalty for M.G.M. Wine and Spirits,
Incorporated to shorten the stayed suspension from 12 months to six months.
Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-H AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR WATER RESCUE
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-730 ADOPTING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID COOPERATIVE USE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE WAYZATA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE
MEDICINE LAKE DEPARTMENT FOR THE EXPRESS USE OF
RESCUE CRAFT AND ASSOCIATED WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT
AND PERSONNEL. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-I AUTHORIZE PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR NEW
AMPHITHEATER SITE
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-731 APPOINTING BRAUER AND
ASSOCIATES AS CONSULTANT FOR THE PLYMOUTH CREEK
AMPHITHEATER. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-J ADOPT NEW BUSINESS HOURS FOR PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-732 APPROVING NEW CITY CENTER
BUSINESS HOURS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY, 1996 TO AUGUST
30, 1996. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-K REJECT BIDS FOR ALIGNMENT/LIFT RACK FOR CENTRAL
EQUIPMENT DIVISION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to reject all bids for one alignment/lift rack and alignment computer for
Central Equipment Division. Motion carried, five ayes.
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ITEM 6-L REQUEST HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONDUCT SPEED STUDY ON
COUNTY ROAD 47
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-733 REQUESTING HENNEPIN
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO REQUEST THE
COMMISSIONER OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A SPEED ZONE STUDY ON
COUNTRY ROAD 47 FROM COUNTY ROAD 101 TO COUNTY ROAD
61. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-M APPROVE "NO PARKING SCHOOL DAYS" ON RANCHVIEW
LANE SOUTH OF GLEASON LAKE DRIVE
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-734 APPROVE "NO PARKING" SIGN
INSTALLATION RANCHVIEW LANE FROM GLEASON LAKE DRIVE
SOUTH TO MINNETONKA CITY LIMITS. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-0 STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS IN FRENCH RIDGE PARK
AND FRENCH RIDGE PARK 2ND ADDITION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-735 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF
PETITIONS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT FOR
STREET LIGHTING, FRENCH RIDGE PARK ADDITION AND FRENCH
RIDGE PARK 2ND ADDITION. Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-736 RECEIVING REPORT AND
ORDERING PROJECT, STREET LIGHTING, FRENCH RIDGE PARK
ADDITION AND FRENCH RIDGE PARK 2ND ADDITION. Motion
carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-P REDUCTION OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FINANCIAL
GUARANTEES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-737 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR WESTBRANCH ADDITION FKA
PLYMOUTH CREEK HEIGHTS ADDITION (92115). Motion carried, five
ayes.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-738 REDUCING FINANCIAL
GUARANTEE FOR PLYMOUTH OAKS ADDITION (93078). Motion
carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-739 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR ORCHARDS OF PLYMOUTH
ADDITION (94050). Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-740 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR BASS LAKE ESTATES 3RD ADDITION
95065). Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-741 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR ROCKFORD GLEN ADDITION (94155).
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-742 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR SHORES OF KRAETZ LAKE
ADDITION (94135). Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-0 APPROVE INCREASE IN CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR
DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH CONCEPT PLAN
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-743 APPROVING ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION TO HOISINGTON KEGLER GROUP, INC., FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF A CONCEPT PLAN
AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH. Motion
carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-11 EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE FOR
OAKWOOD SCHOOL PTO
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-744 FINDING NO OBJECTION TO
LAWFUL GAMBLING EXEMPTION FOR OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL PTO. Motion carried, five ayes.
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ITEM 6-S CONTRIBUTION FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS
NUMBER 7-2 AND 7-3
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-745 AUTHORIZING A QUALIFYING
LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT NUMBER 7-2. Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-746A AUTHORIZING A QUALIFYING
LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT NUMBER 7-3. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-T AWARD BID FOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RENOVATION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-746B AWARDING BID FOR COUNCIL
CHAMBERS RENOVATION. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-U DESIGNATE PLYMOUTH ROCKERS AS THE OFFICIAL
SINGING AMBASSADORS FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-747 DESIGNATING THE PLYMOUTH
ROCKERS SENIOR CHORUS AS THE SINGING AMBASSADORS FOR
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-V REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF
WAYZATA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ICE FACILITIES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to direct the Mayor to send a letter to the Wayzata City Council requesting
financial assistance for the construction of new ice facilities. Motion carried, five
ayes.
ITEM 6-W APPROVE THE RECREATION SPORTS FACILITIES REPORT
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to accept the Recreational Sports Facility Report. Motion carried, five
ayes.
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ITEM 6-X ADOPT ASSESSMENTS FOR 26TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT 601
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-748 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR
CITY PROJECT NUMBER 601, 26TH AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN
MEDICINE RIDGE ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 169, STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, PIN 24-118-22-44-0029, 0030, 0032, AND 0033 Motion
carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-Y SET JANUARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-749 ESTABLISHING JANUARY 9 AND
JANUARY 23 AS THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR
JANUARY, 1996. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 6-Z ACCEPT CONTRIBUTION FROM WAYZATA YOUTH HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-750 ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTION OF
50,000 FROM WAYZATA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FOR ICE
ARENA DESIGN SERVICES. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 7-A ADOPT 1996 CITY BUDGETS, TAX LEVY, AND TRANSFERS
City Manager Johnson stated that the proposed 1996 City budget would result in a
levy rate decrease from 15.84 to 14.89. An average -valued home in Plymouth
166,000) would pay several dollars less in City taxes than was paid in 1993. He
reported that Plymouth has the second lowest tax rate of cities over 10,000
population in the state. He said that a goal of the 1996 budget is to replenish
reserve funds.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing on adoption of the 1996 Budget and Tax
Levies. No one appeared, and the hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-751 ADOPTING 1996 BUDGETS.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-752 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR
TAXES PAYABLE IN 1996. Motion carried, five ayes.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-753 TRANSFERRING FUNDS
FROM GENERAL FUND TO CENTRAL EQUIPMENT FUND. Motion
carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-754 TRANSFERRING FUNDS
FROM GENERAL FUND TO PROJECT ADMINISTRATION FUND.
Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-755 TRANSFERRING FUNDS
FROM GENERAL FUND TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES FUND. Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-756 TRANSFERRING FUNDS
FROM GENERAL FUND TO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FUND.
Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 8-A DON MYRON APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPEALS RULING (10-04-95)
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that on July 11, 1995, the City
Council denied the variance request of Michael Herrick and Don Myron for 305
Quantico Lane North and adopted the findings of fact and decision prepared by the
City Attorney. On October 26, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals met
to again hear a request from Mr. Myron to construct a new detached single family
home on the subject property. This request for a variance was identical to the
previous request for a variance that the Board denied on April 19, 1995. The
Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals unanimously denied Mr. Myron's
variance request. Mr. Myron again appealed the Board's ruling to the City
Council. Director Hurlburt stated there is no substantial new information relating
to the variance application. She presented a letter received today from Mr.
Myron's attorney. The City Attorney has reviewed the letter; however, it has not
changed the staff s recommendation for denial, upholding the Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals action.
Director Hurlburt described the lot as very narrow and showed the proposed site
plan. She reviewed the six criteria for variance considerations. Based on these
criteria, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals denied the variance
request. The Board indicated that there was no change from the original denial
findings adopted by the City Council on July 11.
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Councilmember Wold stated that nothing new was brought forward when this
variance request was considered at the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals
meeting.
Lawrence P. Marofsky, 2835 Medicine Ridge Road, attorney for Mr. Myron,
stated that the past focus on this variance request has been on the findings of fact
adopted by the City Council. There have been suggestions that the applicant had
created this hardship on himself when he purchased the property. Mr. Marofsky
explained that Mr. Myron made diligent inquiry on the property when he
purchased it. Mr. Myron checked the title and found no prohibition on
development of the property. Mr. Myron also came to the City Hall and met with
Blair Tremere, Chuck Dillerud, and Al Cottingham regarding the property. They
did not indicate there was a problem.
Mr. Marofsky stated that Mr. Myron knew that other lots of similar size were
developed since 1977. Those lots had variances granted for the side and front yard
setbacks. Mr. Marofsky said that the hardship on this parcel was not caused by
Mr. Myron. Mr. Myron was not aware that obtaining a variance would be a
problem. The City had the opportunity to acquire this lot, and it was also available
for purchase by the abutting property owner. Mr. Marofsky stated that if the City
believed the property was unbuildable, the City should have acquired the parcel
and not allowed it to go on public auction.
Mr. Marofsky stated that all of the lots in this subdivision are substandard, and this
is a dual frontage lot. The City Council has previously granted variances for dual
frontage lots and waived the setback requirements. Mr. Marofsky stated that if
Mr. Myron cannot build on this lot, then he has been denied use of the property.
Construction of a single family home on this lot would create value for the
neighborhood, and the value of the proposed home is more than the average home
value in the neighborhood. He stated that it would also benefit the City to have
this lot cleaned up and developed, and he urged the Council to grant the variance.
Cheri L. Geitz, 315 Quantico Lane North, stated she lives on the abutting property
and requested that the Council deny the variance. She does not believe that
development of this lot would increase the value of her home. She stated that
when Mr. Myron, a developer, purchased the lot, he knew that a variance would
be needed in order to develop the property. She stated that similar substandard
lots in this neighborhood have been adjoined to the abutting properties.
Ms. Geitz stated that at the previous meeting to consider the variance, she offered
to purchase the property from Mr. Myron. Mr. Myron indicated that he wasn't
interested in discussing it. Ms. Geitz stated she is concerned that the large pine
trees would be damaged or lost if the lot is developed. She stated that this
variance request does not meet the variance criteria because the request is being
made exclusively to increase the value of the land and development would be
detrimental to surrounding properties. She also believes that a public safety hazard
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could be created because the proposed home would be within 10 feet of her
property line. Ms. Geitz stated that the five owners of similar substandard lots in
this area have no intention of requesting a variance in order to build on their lots.
Richard Larson, 15315 3rd Avenue North, requested that the Council deny the
variance request. He stated that development of the property would be a
detriment to the neighborhood, and he would be concerned about the safety of
children with an additional street access.
Mayor Tierney stated that she sees no change from the previous variance
application. There was a restraining order relating to granting a variance on the
property when it was purchased by Mr. Myron in 1986 for $2,000. Now Mr.
Myron is attempting to sell the property for $40,000. She stated that this is not a
unique situation as there are five similar parcels in this neighborhood that were
consolidated with the abutting parcels.
MOTION was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 95-757 DENYING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR
DON MYRON, 305 QUANTICO LANE NORTH, and adopting Findings of
Fact and Decision relating to the Application of Don Myron for a Front Yard
Setback Variance.
Mr. Marofsky requested to know the basis for the Council's conclusion that Mr.
Myron knew a variance was needed for development when he purchased the
property. He said that Mr. Myron was not informed a variance was necessary for
development. Mr. Marofsky stated that the value of the property is irrelevant.
Single family residential use was allowed on the parcel when it was purchased.
The value of the land today is what the market will bear for a single family
residential lot. He stated that a residential single family home is the only use that is
allowed for this lot. A garage or other structure could not be constructed alone on
the lot.
Mr. Marofsky stated that without the variance, this lot becomes a worthless piece
of property. He believes that the City has created this situation due to changes in
the Zoning Ordinance and in setback requirements. He stated that Mr. Myron did
what was reasonable by checking the property with the City, and the 10 -foot side
yard setback is similar to other neighborhoods. This will provide a 20 foot
clearance from house to house. He stated that the abutting property owner had
two previous opportunities to purchase this property.
City Attorney Knutson stated that when Mr. Myron purchased the property, there
was a restraining order against the City granting a variance on the property. That
restraining order was issued in January, 1978, and Mr. Myron purchased the
property in 1986.
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Mr. Myron stated that he was not aware that the restraining order was in effect
when he purchased the property, and that the restraining order was only good for
one year. He learned about the restraining order when he came to the City for a
building permit in March, 1995, and was informed of the restraining order. Mr.
Marofsky stated that Mr. Myron had the restraining order removed as part of this
application.
Councilmember Lymangood stated that his vote will reflect the findings of fact that
the Council adopted earlier this year. He also referenced a letter from Community
Development Blair Tremere in 1986 stating that due to "ownership of these
substandard and unbuildable parcels..." development requests could not be
processed.
Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 8-C (6-N) APPROVE POLICY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE
STREETS INTO PUBLIC STREET SYSTEM
Councilmember Anderson recognized Maria Vasiliou, a resident of Chelsea
Woods. She advocated the Private Street issue when she was a councilmember.
Councilmember Anderson described the Council Subcommittee process used to
develop the policy and urged its passage.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-758 ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE STREETS INTO THE PUBLIC STREET
SYSTEM.
Councilmember Wold explained that this is a policy establishing rules for
acceptance of private streets into the public street system which will provide
guidance to residents and the City. Councilmember Edson stated that the actual
acceptance of streets into the public street system would occur through a legal act
of the Council.
Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 8-B (6-D) APPROVE HOUSING GOALS AGREEMENT FOR
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
Community Development Director Hurlburt presented the draft Housing Goals
Agreement for the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. She recommended the
substitution of language to read: "There has been no decision by either the City of
Plymouth or the Metropolitan Council on the extent, timing or location of any
MUSA expansion. This agreement does not imply that such an expansion will take
place. If at some time the MUSA is expanded, it is the intent of the City of
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Plymouth to renegotiate the housing goals with the Metropolitan Council, as part
of the process of amending the City's Comprehensive Plan."
Councilmember Lymangood explained that the City is clarifying that these housing
goals are earmarked for the area inside the MUSA. The City does not want to
limit its options for the area outside of the MUSA.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that these proposed goals are
not appropriate for the area outside of the MUSA. At such time as the City
develops a plan for development outside of the MUSA, new goals will be
established for the area. Councilmember Anderson stated that the input of
northwest Plymouth residents is needed to develop those new goals in the future.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-759 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
DRAFT HOUSING GOALS AGREEMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN
HOUSING COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT, as amended above. Motion carried, five ayes.
ITEM 9-A ESTABLISH SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
City Manager Johnson suggested that the City Council establish a Special Council
meeting on Tuesday, December 12, beginning at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the
Recreational Sports Facilities Report.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to establish a Special Council Meeting for December 12, at 6:00 p.m.,
to discuss the Recreational Sports Facilities Report. Motion carried, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Lymangood, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried, five ayes.
Laurie Ahrens
City Clerk