The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 03-26-2019Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting March 26, 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 26, 2019. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Davis, Roehl, Carroll, and Prom. COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Willis. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy Police Chief Fadden, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Community Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Thompson, Fire Chief Coppa, Economic Development Manager Parr, Finance Manager Bursheim, Planning Manager Thomson, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum Ekaterina Vorotnikova, 15380 58th Place North, requested the Council consider a ban on the use of cancer-causing properties of Glyphosate -based herbicides. The Mayor thanked Ms. Vorotnikova for addressing the Council and stated this would be referred to the Parks and Recreation Department. Presentations and Public Information Announcements (4.01) Recognition of Judy Johnson for her Years of Service on the City Council and Proclamation Declaring "Judy Johnson Day" The Council recognized and thanked previous Ward 1 Councilmember Johnson for her many years of service on the City Council as Mayor and Councilmember and wished her well in her role with the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Wosje read a proclamation declaring March 26, 2019 as "Judy Johnson Day." Approval of Astenda Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to approve thea eg nda. Motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 26, 2019 Consent Agenda Item No's. 6.03 and 6.11 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No's. 8.03 and 8.04 respectively. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems: (6.01) Council Meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 12, 2019. (6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending March 16, 2019 (Res2019-084). (6.03) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.03). (6.04) Resolution Approving Policy for Public Purpose Expenditures Related to Employee Recognition & Meals and Refreshments (Res2019-085). (6.05) Resolution Awarding the Contract for 2019-2020 Property and Casualty Insurance to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Res2019-086). (6.06) Resolutions Authorizing Parks and Recreation to Submit a Grant Application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a Challenge Course Playground (Res2019-065 and Res2019-066). (6.07) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Enclave at Elm Creek 2nd Addition (2018002 - Res2019-067). (6.08) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for Retaining Wall and Drainage Pipe on Property located at 5445 and 5425 Orleans Lane North (Res2019-068). (6.09) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for Sign on Property located at 3755 Dunkirk Lane North (Res2019-069). (6.10) Resolution Approving Solid Waste Hauler Licenses (Res2019-070). (6.11) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.04). Motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 26, 2019 Public Hearings (7.01) Public Hearing on the Wine and On -Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Srisainavram Inc. d/b/a Bawarchi Indian Cuisine, 187 Cheshire Lane North, Suite 100 City Clerk Engdahl reported on the license application. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Mayor Wosie declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Davis and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a Resolution Approving Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Applications of Srisainavram Inc. d/b/a Bawarchi Indian Cuisine, 187 Cheshire Lane North, Suite 100 (Res2019-071). Motion carried. (7.02) Public Hearing on a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Minnesota Investment Fund Application in Connection with Alliant Tech Systems Operations, LLC/Northrop Grumman Corporation and a Resolution of Support for Minnesota Job Creation Fund Application Councilmember Davis recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Finance Manager Parr presented this item. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Mayor Wosje declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a Resolution Approving the Submission of a Minnesota Investment Fund Application in Connection with Alliant Techsystems Operations, LLC (Res2019-072). Motion carried. (7.02.A) Resolution of Support for Minnesota Job Creation Fund Application Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a Resolution Regardingthe he Support of a Job Creation Fund Application in Connection with Alliant Techs_ystems Operations LLC (Res2019-073). Motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 26, 2019 General Business (8.01) Master Plan and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Northwest Greenway Peony Lane Trailhead (PR140005.191) Park and Recreation Director Evans reported on the Northwest Greenway Peony Lane trailhead project. Stewart Crosby with SRF Consulting Group, consultant, provided detail regarding the site plan. Park and Recreation Director Evans explained the concept of the proposed challenge course and project timeline. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Crosby and Parks and Recreation Director Evans provided the following information: • The park shelter is oriented so that it maximizes the views into the wetland while protecting people from the predominant wind. • The site will be staked and marked again to ensure correct orientation. • The lifetime expectancy of the boardwalk is 20 years or more. • The boardwalk piles will go down 40-60 feet. • The shelter is open-air. • There will be as much native prairie grass preservation as is possible. Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a Resolution Approving the Northwest Greenway Trailhead Master Plan and Authorize Advertisement for Bid Package One (PR140005.191 - Res2019-074). Motion carried. (8.02) Resolution for 2020 US Census Planning Manager Thomson reported on the importance of the 2020 US Census. She requested the Council adopt the resolution of support. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a Resolution Approving a 2020 Census Partnership (Res2019-075). Motion carried. (8.03) Ordinances Amending Section 1015 of the City Code Regarding Utility and Franchise Fees (previously item No. 6.03) Finance Manager Bursheim summarized the utility rate studies and proposed utilities and franchise rates. Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Utility Fees (Ord2019- 04) Ordinance Amending_ Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Water and Sanitary Sewer Permits and UtilityFOrd2019-05), Ordinance Amending a Gas Energy Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 26, 2019 Franchise Fee on Centerpoint Energy Minnesota Gas ("Centgrpoint Energy") for Providing Gas Energy Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2019-06), Ordinance Amending Franchise Fee for Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, Its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2019-07), Ordinance Amending Franchise Fee for Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, Its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2019-08), and a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No.'s 2019-04 through 2019-08 (Res2019-076). Motion carried. (8.04) Award Contract for Brockton Lane Reconstruction Project (ST190005) (previously item No. 6.11) Public Works Director Thompson updated the Council on this project. In response to questions and/or concerns from the Council, he provided the following information: • In order to begin the project, Plymouth will cover 60% of the retaining wall and Medina will cover 40%. • Staff will report back to the Council regarding other street reconstruction projects New Look Contracting has done in Plymouth. Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for the Brockton Lane Reconstruction Project (ST190005 - Res2019-077). Motion carried. Reports and Staff Recommendations City Manager Callister stated the vacancies on Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and the Bassett Creek and Elm Creek Watershed Commissions will be added to the April 11 study session agenda. Adjournment Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 8 8 p.m. andra R. Engdahl, C' Clerk Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 26, 2019