HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-19-1993 Special 2MINUTES
FORUM
JULY 199 1993
A special meeting forum of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor
Bergman at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Blvd., on July 19, 1993.
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Edson, Helliwell, Tierney,
and Vasiliou
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Acting
Community Development Director Ryan, Public Works Director
Moore, and City Clerk Rauenhorst
Hollydale Golf Course - Schmidt Lake Road Project
Bob Book, 4815 Holly Lane, expressed concerns about the possible Schmidt Lake
Road alignment and its affect on Hollydale Golf Course. He stated there are 225
members in the Hollydale Men's Club and 40,000 to 60,000 golf rounds are played
each year. This golf course is very important to many people as the fees are
accessible. There is no room for expansion for the golf course, and the many species
of birds in the area should be protected. He questioned whether it would be progress
to construct a road if the result was destroying the golf course.
Mark Schroeder, 13405 32nd Avenue North, stated he was surprised when he received
the Comprehensive Plan mailing from the City showing a possible road alignment
through the Hollydale Golf Course property. He stated an alternate alignment should
be considered, and no plans should be considered that would interfere with Hollydale
Golf Course.
Bill Deziel, 4540 Holly Lane, one of the owners of the golf course, also expressed
concerns about the affects of the proposed Schmidt Lake Road alignment on the
course. He stated that the City mailed over 22,000 maps showing this road alignment
as the only option. He stated the golf course has plans for tree planting and building
tees, and he asked Councilmembers to comment on the proposed project.
Mayor Bergman stated he had met with the Deziel's, owners of the golf course
property. He explained that the Council has taken no action on selecting an alignment
for Schmidt Lake Road. The alignment study is underway. Mayor Bergman stated
the Comprehensive Plan is only a "plan," however, a route similar to that shown may
be considered for the Schmidt Lake Road alignment in order to preserve wetlands in
the area. He stated it is necessary for the process that the Council consider all viable
alternatives.
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July 19, 1993
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Director Moore stated that within several weeks the preliminary alignments will be
available.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated it is regrettable that the map went out to so many
people indicating the proposed alignment. She stated she has no intentions of
supporting an alignment that affects any portion of the golf course property. She
stated the Council must consider all alignments and has an obligation to consider all
impacts of the project.
Councilmember Helliwell stated she understands the value of the golf course property
to the community and will not support any portion of the Hollydale Golf Course
property being taken.
Councilmember Edson agreed that the golf course is an important asset to the
community. He noted that the Council has not seen any of the alternatives for the
alignment.
Councilmember Tierney stated that the road alignment can be moved from that shown
in the Comprehensive Plan. She stated that somehow the City must move traffic, but
she hopes there are alternatives to this alignment which would not affect the golf
course property. She supports carefully looking at all alignments of the roadway.
Drainage Concerns - 4545 Trenton Circle
John Frederickson, 4545 Trenton Circle, expressed concerns about drainage on his lot.
He stated his home was constructed lower than the other homes in the neighborhood,
and his sump pump runs about every 45 minutes. He stated that recently his pump
went out and his basement was flooded. Mr. Frederickson has spoken with City staff
members who suggested that he consider applying for a winter permit to allow
discharge of storm water into the sanitary sewer and also that he consider burying the
pipe. This suggestion was made due to concerns about ice buildup in the roadway.
Mr. Frederickson stated he feels these solutions would be only cosmetic. It is his
opinion that the developer and/or builder should be required to install drainage
improvements.
Mayor Bergman requested that staff research the issue and provide the Council with a
report. He asked how long Mr. Frederickson has lived in the home.
Mr. Frederickson stated he built the home about five years ago.
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St. Philia the Deacon Church Construction
Ed Brunken, 17200 - 14th Avenue North, noted problems with the St. Philip the
Deacon Church expansion project and effects on the abutting properties. He stated
that residential property owners in the area are being deprived of the use of their home
because of noise from the air conditioning equipment. He stated that an agreement
was reached last year with respect to the air conditioning equipment, however, the
situation has not improved.
Mayor Bergman suggested that the Council could revisit the Conditional Use Permit to
determine if the noise standards are being violated. He suggested that a meeting be
held with the City, church representatives, and abutting property owners, to address
these concerns.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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