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Regular City Council Meeting
September 10, 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 September 10, 2019.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Roehl, Willis, Davis, Carroll, and Prom.
Councilmember McGregor participated in the meeting interactively per the requirements of the
Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statute 13D.02. Her location address was 280 Vanderbilt Beach
Road, Naples, Florida.
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, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Northway, Recreation Supervisors
Pearson, Lauer, Fram, and Koch, Office Support Specialist Dehn, Recreation Manager Hemp,
Creek Center Manager Fleck, Public Works Director Thompson, Fire Chief Coppa, Finance
Manager Bursheim, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Announcement of Plymouth on Parade on September 21
Recreation Supervisor Pearson announced Plymouth on Parade on September 21.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Wosje and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to add the project
involving the Oakwood Elementary School 17340 County Road 6 (Wold Architects &
Engineers — 2019055) as item 8.1 under General Business.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve the
amended a eg nda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt
the Consent Agenda.
(6.01) Council Meeting minutes from Regular Meeting of August 27, 2019.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending August 31, 2019 (Res2019-241).
(6.03) Resolution Authorizing "No Parking" Restrictions for Roadways within the Seven
Greens Development (Res2019-242).
(6.04) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code implementing the 2040
Comprehensive Plan (2019067 - Ord2019-16) and Resolution Approving Summary Publication
of Ordinance No. 2019-16 (Res2019-243).
(6.05) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Driveway within the Drainage and
Utility Easements on the Property located at 18120 48th Avenue North (Res2019-244).
(6.06) Resolution Approving Easement Payments for Peony Lane Expansion Project (10015 -
(Res2019-245).
(6.07) Resolution Approving Change Order and Final Payment for the Parkers Lake Playfield
Parking Lot Mill and Overlay (PR 150002.19 - Res2019-246).
(6.08) Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat and Variances for I -Site Development, LLC, for
"Parker's Lakeside Third Addition" for Property located at 645 Orchid Lane North (2019064 -
Res2019-247).
(6.09) Resolution Approving Variance for William and Michelle Reynolds for Property located
at 1745 Troy Lane North (2019062 - Res2019-248).
(6.10) Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of an Agreement with the State of Minnesota to
provide Radiological Response Services (Res2019-249).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
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General Business
(8.1) Amendments to Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Oakwood Elementary
School, 17340 County Road 6 (Wold Architects & Engineers — 2019055)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the permit request and noted that the
Council discussed this project with representatives of School District 284 at a special meeting
this evening.
Parks and Recreation Director Evans stated based on the discussion earlier this evening, staff is
hopeful that the City and School District can reach an agreement regarding the playfield which
will provide time for the youth associations to relocate their fall games to other facilities and the
City to remove the infrastructure.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to adopt
a Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for
Oakwood Elementary School Located at 17340 County Road 6 (2019055 — Res2019-250). With
all members voting in favor but Davis, the motion carried.
(8.2) Site Plan and Bids for the Northwest Greenway Trailhead located at Peony Lane
and 54th Avenue (Parks and Recreation Dept. — 2019054)
Community Development Director Juetten noted that this item had been tabled from the August
13 Council meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director Evans provided further detail on both phases of the project and the
rough cost.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to adopt a
Resolution Approving Site Plan for City of Plymouth for Greenway North Trailhead located at
Peony Lane and 54th Avenue (2019054 - Res2019-252). With all members voting in favor but
Roehl, the motion carried.
(8.3) Schematic Design Plan and Design Construction Plans for the Plymouth Creek
Center Renovation and Expansion Project
Creek Center Manager Fleck introduced this item.
Victor Pechaty from HGA, provided an overview of the schematic design to the Council.
City Manager Callister reported on the financial and tax impact of the project.
In response to questions from the Council, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, and Brian
Recker from RJM Construction, provided the following information:
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• The estimate does not include the wood floor but there is enough room in soft
costs in furniture, finishings, and equipment to accommodate the addition of it
without impacting the budget.
• Details in how the budget went from $57 million to $51.6 million.
• Potential efficiencies in constructing a third gymnasium now versus at a later
date.
• Walking track would be expanded further to the east with the construction of a
third gymnasium.
• Cost savings if the gymnasium space and indoor playground space were
eliminated from this project.
The following individuals expressed their support for the project:
Judy Johnson, 15813 50th Avenue North
Greg Gibson, 4300 Niagara Lane North
Dolly Bentson, 1161 Trenton Circle North
Joe and Mary Faltesek, 15030 32nd Avenue North
Neil Damrow, 5595 Zachary Lane North
Tom Freund, 14820 32nd Avenue North
Mary Critelli-Leuer, 445 Lanewood Lane
Randi Nelson, 13825 58th Avenue North
Linda Carlson, 4620 Dallas Lane North
Clara McIver, 411 Deerwood Lane
Gregg Laden, 15245 40th Avenue North
Daryn McBeth and Jake Vernon from Wayzata Boys Basketball Association
Ian Hall, 5900 Upland Lane North
Jeanne Thompson, 3015 Xanthus Lane North
Stephen Swarts, 16705 56th Place North
Clint Faust, 2870 Weston Lane
Ginny Black, 11410 49th Place North
Terry Jaffoni, 16530 22nd Avenue North, questioned if this is a good use of tax dollars.
Bryan Koster, 5360 Niagara Lane North, stated he doesn't feel there is a need for this project.
Staff addressed several comments from the public by providing the following information:
• The bocce ball courts will be relocated to the City property at Elm Creek.
• Estimated cost for renovation of the existing building is $9 million.
• Further information on the Circuit Breaker Program from the State for seniors on
fixed income.
• Proposed/estimated user fees for activities after the expansion and remodel. User
fees for activities would be modest and comparable to fees in surrounding
communities.
• Potential impact to the tax rate per capita.
• Proposed timeline for improvements to fire stations.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Mayor Wosje, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Schematic Design Plan and Authorize Design and Construction Plans for
the Plymouth Creek Center Renovation with three gymnasiums. This motion was withdrawn.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Mayor Wosje, to adopt
Resolution Approving_ Schematic Design Plan and Authorize Design and Construction Plans for
the Plymouth Creek Center Renovation (original resolution with two gymnasiums) (Res2019-
253). With Willis, Carroll, Davis, and Wosje voting yes, and McGregor, Roehl, and Prom voting
no, the motion carried.
The Council took a five-minute recess and reconvened the meeting at 9:46 pm.
(8.4) Resolution Approving Special Law Authorizing a Lodging Tax
Economic Development Director Parr summarized the item for the Council.
Greg Gibson, 4300 Niagara Lane, expressed support for the lodging tax.
Judy Johnson, 15813 50th Avenue North urged the Council's support for this item.
Motion made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt a
Resolution Approving a Special Law Authorizing a Lodging Tax (Res2019-254). With Willis,
Carroll, Davis, and Wosje voting yes, and McGregor, Roehl, and Prom voting no, the motion
carried.
(8.5) 2020 Proposed General Fund Budget, Preliminary General Property Tax Levy,
HRA Levy and set Budget Public Hearing Date
Finance Manager Bursheim provided an overview on this item to the Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to
table this item to September 24. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, CO Clerk
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