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Regular City Council Meeting
March 12, 2019
Mayor Wosje called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 12, 2019.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Public Safety Director Goldstein, Parks and
Recreation Director Evans, Community Development Director Juetten, Fire Chief Coppa,
Deputy Police Chief Fadden, Captain Reed, Interim City Engineer Payne, Senior Planner Drill,
Housing Manager Barnes, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.01) Recognition to Board and Commission Members
The Council recognized outgoing board and commission members John Byrnes (Bassett Creek
Watershed District), Matthew Doherty (Charter Commission), Merrilee Riley (Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission), Clay Hoes (Environmental Quality Committee), and
Kathleen Osborne (Environmental Quality Committee).
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to
approve thea eg nda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No's 6.08, 6.04, and 6.05 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under
General Business as item No's. 8.05, 8.06, and 8.07 respectively.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems:
tems:
(6.01) Council minutes from Special and Regular meetings of February 26, 2019.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending March 2, 2019 (Res2019-052).
(6.03) Resolution Approving the Application and Allocation of Fiscal Year 2019 Community
Development Block Grant Program Funds (Res2019-053).
(6.04) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.06).
(6.05) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.07).
(6.06) Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Tandem Dump Truck with Related
Snow Plowing Equipment (Res2019-054).
(6.07) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Multi -Agency Law
Enforcement Joint Powers Agreement to Participate in the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force (Res2019-055).
(6.08) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.05).
(6.09) Resolution Accepting Matching Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
for the Purchase of Equipment to Launder Turnout Gear (Res2019-056).
(6.10) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application for the Rotary Club of
Plymouth Foundation (Res2019-057).
(6.11) Resolution Approving a Refuse Hauler License Le Page and Son (Res2019-058).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.01) Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, PUD, and General Plan for Westin Ridge Subdivision
(West Plymouth Dev. Inc. — 2018078)
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Senior Planner Drill presented the item to the Council.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill and Interim City Engineer Payne
provided the following information:
• All homes will have a seven -foot side -yard setback.
• Residual water main pressure will be in the range of 55-90 psi.
• Water pressure in the northwest corner is 55-65psi.
• The water main will be looped around the north street through the south and
connect on the east and through the south.
• Industry standard for water main pressure looks to be at about 60-80 psi with
nothing below 35 psi. Water main pressure of 55 psi is adequate.
• Hennepin County staff and City staff looked closely to ensure that when the road
is reconstructed, adequate right-of-way exists to do so.
• When an easement is obtained, the ability exists to put a trail in that area.
The suggestion was made for the Council to revisit the tree preservation ordinance as it relates to
ash trees.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chester 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at the
Southeast Corner of County Roads 47 and 101 and to Establish a Planned Unit Development
District (2018078 - Ord2019-03) Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for the Rezoning of
Land at the Southeast Corner of County Roads 47 and 101 (2018078 - Res2019-59), Resolution
Approving a PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat for "Westin Ridge" for Roughly 75 Acres
located at the Southeast Corner of County Roads 47 and 101 (2018078 - Res2019-60),
Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2019-03 Ordinance Amending
Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at the Southeast Corner of County
Roads 47 and 101 and Establishing a Planned Unit Development District (2018078 - Res2019-
61). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.02) Use of Pooled Housing Funds from Tax Increment Finance District 7-7 for Beacon
Interfaith
Housing Manager Barnes reported on the proposed use of the TIF District 7-7 pooled housing
funds.
In response to questions from the Council, Housing Manager Barnes provided the following
information:
• This project is still dependent on Beacon Interfaith receiving State funding.
• The HRA approved the $527,000 last year plus $250,000 this year.
• It is possible for Beacon Interfaith to come back to the HRA if they are not
successful or are short in funding and at that point the HRA would have to
evaluate the project.
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• The only impact of the use of funds from the TIF District is that it will use some
of the dedicated pooled housing dollars.
• It is common for projects not to get funded the first go -round.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Making of Loans in the Amount of $527,000 to the Cranberry
Ridge Project (Res2019-62). With all members voting in favor but Prom, the motion carried.
(8.03) Body Worn Camera Program
Public Safety Director Goldstein provided an update on the Body Worn Camera Program. He
reported on the proposed policy which is based on best practices and what the League of
Minnesota Cities supports. As required, a public hearing will be held this spring.
The majority of the Council stated they support the draft policy.
(8.04) Declare Vacancy in Ward 1 Councilmember Position and Process to Fill Vacancy
City Manager Callister reported on the process to fill the vacancy in Ward 1.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Declaring Vacancy for Ward 1 Council Seat (Res2019-63). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.05) Ordinance Amending Section 1305.02 of the City Code Concerning Definition of
Traffic Officers (previously item No. 6.08)
Public Safety Director Goldstein provided an overview of the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt an
Ordinance Amending Section 1305 of the City Code Concerning Definition of Traffic Officers
(Ord2019-04) and a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2019-04
(Res2019-64). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.06) Order and Accept Preliminary Engineering Report, Order and Accept Plans and
Specifications, Call for a Public Hearing, Order Advertisement for Bids, Declare Costs to
be Assessed, and Set a Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing for the Candlelight
Terrace Street Reconstruction Project (ST199001) (previously item No. 6.04)
Interim City Engineer Payne provided an overview of the item.
In response to questions from the Council, Interim City Engineer Payne provided the following
information:
The City did have an informational meeting with the neighborhood and also held
an open house where the draft plans were presented to the neighborhood.
The neighborhood meetings were well attended.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the Candlelight Terrace Street
Reconstruction Project (ST199001 - Res2019-078), Resolution Receiving Preliminary
Engineering ReportOrdering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing for the Candlelight Terrace Street Reconstruction Project (ST199001 - Res2019-079),
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the
Candlelight Terrace Street Reconstruction Project (ST199001 - Res2019-080), Resolution
Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the
Candlelight Terrace Street Reconstruction Project (ST199001 - Res2019-081), and a Resolution
for Setting a Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the Candlelight Terrace Street Reconstruction
Project (ST199001 - Res2019-082). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.07) Award Contract for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (SS199001) (previously
item No. 6.05)
Interim City Engineer Payne reported on this project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Awarding the Contract for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (SS 199001 -
Res2019-083). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
The Council scheduled a study session on economic development on May 21 at 5:30 p.m. They
also scheduled and announced a reception for Judy Johnson on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the
lobby of City Hall.
Adiournment
Mayor Wosje recessed the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. and convened a quarterly City Manager's
update in the Parkers Lake Room. Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Roehl, Willis, Carroll, Davis,
and Prom, City Manager Callister, and Administrative Services Director Hokkanen were present.
Mayor Wosje declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m.
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