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PLYMOUTH FORUM
DECEMBER 20, 1993
The special meeting forum of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Deputy
Mayor Edson at 6:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth
Blvd., on December 20, 1993.
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Edson, Councilmembers Helliwell and Tierney,
Mayor Bergman arrived at 6:45 p.m.
ABSENT: Councihnember Vasiliou
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Public
Works Director Moore, Finance Director Hahn, Public Safety
Director Gerdes, Park Director Blank, and City Clerk Rauenhorst
1994 Street Reconstruction Program
John Sebold, 17500 25th Avenue North, stated area residents met to discuss the
City's 1994 Street Reconstruction Program. He stated that residents are
concerned that curb and gutter improvements will make 25th Avenue look more
like a through street and will affect safety through increased traffic. He asked if
there are plans to widen 25th Avenue in the Capital Improvement Program. He
stated area residents visited the site in Brooklyn Center with speed humps, and it
is questionable if that street is similar to 25th Avenue. The Brooklyn Center
street is curved and has a 25 mph speed limit.
Councilmember Edson suggested that the residents meet with Public Works
Director Moore to discuss these issues so they can be considered in the 25th
Avenue study.
Brian Stevens, 17640 25th Avenue North, stated that one concern of the petition
previously submitted by 25th Avenue residents was the formula used for the
proposed assessments. He stated that state law requires the City must be able to
show that the assessment amounts will increase property values on a dollar for
dollar basis.
Manager Johnson stated staff will discuss this issue with area residents.
Plymouth Forum
December 20, 1993
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Public Works Superintendent Retirement
Public Works Superintendent Jim Kolstad announced that he will be retiring and
thanked the City Council for their cooperation and support during his 16 year
employment at Plymouth.
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