HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-23-2019Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
July 23, 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 July 23, 2019.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl,
Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Hokkanen, Parks
and Recreation Director Evans, Community Development Director Juetten, Public Safety
Director Goldstein, Public Works Director Thompson, Deputy Fire Chief Dreelan, Finance
Manager Bursheim, Planning Manager Thomson, Economic Development Manager Parr,
Captain Reed, Housing Manager Barnes, Police Officer Grabou, City Attorney Knutson, and
City Clerk Engdahl.
Boy Scout Troop 567 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Plymouth Forum
Julie Jones, 12100 61 st Avenue North, and Steve Japs, 4570 Weston Lane North, requested the
Council reconsider the GreenStep Cities Program.
Polly Andersen, 230 Chicago Avenue North, Wayzata, encouraged the City to explore renewable
energy policies.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.01) Introduction of Police Officer Grabau and K-9 Romeo
Public Safety Director Goldstein recognized Police Officer Grabau and K-9 Romeo.
City Clerk Engdahl officially recognized K-9 Romeo's role with the department.
(4.02) Legislative Update
Senators Anderson, Rest, and Latz, and Representatives Klevorn, Acomb, and Winkler provided
brief legislative updates.
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(4.03) Presentation of 2018 Comprehensive Financial Report
Finance Manager Bursheim introduced Aaron Nielson from Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich & Co. PA, who discussed the 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a
Resolution Accepting the 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Audit (Res2019-
201). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(4.04) Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting for 2017
Administrative Services Director Hokkanen stated the City has received the Certificate of
Achievement for Financial Reporting for 2017 and noted this is the 36th consecutive year
Plymouth has received this award.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to
qpprove the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Menda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.01) Council Meeting minutes from special meetings held on June 24 and 25 and regular
meeting held on June 25.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending July 13, 2019 (Res2019-202).
(6.03) Resolution Approving Temporary On -Sale Liquor License Application of Wooden Hill
Brewing Company LLC (Res2019-203).
(6.04) Resolution Approving Exception from Section 2005.13 of the City Code allowing Liquor
Consumption at the Hilde Performance Center (Res2019-204).
(6.05) Resolution Approving Sale of Police K-9 to Police Officer Matt Gliniany (Res2019-205).
(6.06) Resolution Approving Expenditure for Citizen Survey (Res2019-206).
(6.07) Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit Amendment Pertaining to Use of the
Outdoor Stadium at Armstrong High School, 10635 36th Avenue (2019040 - Res2019-207).
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(6.08) Resolution Designating Consulting Engineer for the 2020 Street Reconstruction Project
(ST2019001 - Res2019-208).
(6.09) Resolution Approving Designation of Funding for Public Improvement Projects
(Res2019-209).
(6.10) Resolution Terminating a 1985 Conditional Use Permit and Variance that allowed a
Multi -Use Retail and Service Facility located at 5090 Annapolis Lane (84023 - Res2019-210)
and a Resolution Terminating a 1987 Conditional Use Permit that allowed a Convenience Center
located at 4090 Annapolis Lane (86139 - Res2019-211).
(6.11) Resolution Approving the Scope of Work for City Center 2.0 and Authorizing Request
for Proposals (Res2019-212).
(6.12) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed the Maximum Allowable
Attached Garage Size and Setback Variance from the Railroad Property Right -of -Way for
Property located at 12115 53rd Avenue North (2019047 - Res2019-213).
(6.13) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for "Timbers Edge" for
Property located North of Old Rockford Road and West of Holly Lane (2018044-F - Res2019-
214) and a Resolution Adopting Assessments for Water and Sanitary Sewer for Timbers Edge
(2018044 - Res2019-215).
(6.14) Resolution Approving the 2040 Plymouth Comprehensive Plan (Res2019-216).
(6.15) Resolution Approving Transfer Between Funds (Res2019-217) and Resolution Adopting
Amended 2018 Budget (Res2019-218).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.01) Public Hearing on the Sale of Property located at 5335 Vicksburg Lane
Public Works Director Thompson reported on the sale of this property.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to
adopt a Resolution Dispensing with Statutory Requirements for Review by Planning
Commission and Disposing of Real Property (Res2019-219). With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
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General Business
(8.01) Updated Plans from HGA, Update on Community Engagement Process, and
Potential Referendum on Plymouth Creek Center Renovation Project
Parks and Recreation Director Evans provided a summary of the project.
Administrative Services Director Hokkanen gave an update on the community engagement
process.
City Manager Callister provided a summary of the schedule with referendum versus no
referendum.
The Council discussed the project and the majority stated they didn't support a referendum.
Staff was directed to proceed with the current schedule of the project.
Parks and Recreation Director Evans explained that staff, architect, and consultant will complete
a schematic design that falls within the $50 million budget.
(8.2) Call for a Public Hearing and Authorize the Submission of Two Housing Facility
Revenue Bond Applications to the State of Minnesota (Dominium Development — Four
Seasons Mall Site)
Housing Manager Barnes presented an overview of the project to the Council. In response to
questions from the Council, he provided information regarding the bonding allocation, process
and approximate timeline for the application, and changes to the plan that could potentially
impact the application.
Ryan Lunderby, developer with Dominium Development, spoke of changes made to the sketch
plan since the Council last review.
The Council provided feedback on the changes to the sketch plan.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Lunderby provided further detail regarding the
changes made to the sketch plan and the type of equity Dominium will have in this project.
In response to questions from the Council, Housing Manager Barnes provided the following
information:
• Details regarding bonding approval and requirements for bonding application.
• How the application fee will be paid.
• Revenue from the project paying back the bonds.
• An LLC will own the apartments when the project is completed.
• The City has no risk regarding the application and bonds.
• The Council will conduct a public hearing.
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Jason Wittak, Director of Social Justice and Volunteer Engagement at Saint Joseph Catholic
Community 8701 36th Avenue North, New Hope, representing Housing for All, stated Housing
for All supports this project and process.
Councilmember Davis noted that the Robbinsdale School District has stated that they have no
problem ingesting additional students into their school district.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a Proposal for a Housing Finance Program and
Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of HousingFy Revenue Bonds to Finance a
MultiFamily Housing Project Pursuant to Minnesota Law, and Authorizing the Publication of a
Notice of the Hearing (Four Seasons Senior Apartments Project - Res2019-220), and a
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a Proposal for a Housing Finance Program and
Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of HousingFy Revenue Bonds to Finance a
MultiFamily Housing Project Pursuant to Minnesota Law, and Authorizing the Publication of a
Notice of the Hearing (Four Seasons Family Apartments Project - Res2019-221). With Willis,
Carroll, McGregor, and Wosje voting yes, and Roehl, Davis, and Prom voting no, the motion
carried.
(8.3) Authorize the Submission of Livable Communities Demonstration Account
Application and Minnesota Department of Employee and Economic Development
Redevelopment Application (Dominium Development — Four Seasons Mall Site)
Housing Manager Barnes presented this item to the Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to
adopt a Resolution Approving Application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and
Economic Development DEED Redevelopment Grant Program (Res2019-222) and a
Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Funding and
Approving the Submission of the Application for Grant Funds for the Four Seasons Mall
Redevelopment Project (Res2019-223). With all members voting in favor but Roehl, the motion
carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 9.23 p.m.
Andra R. Engdahl, Cit Clerk
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