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Regular City Council Meeting
September 24, 2019
Mayor Wosje called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 24, 2019.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember McGregor.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Hokkanen,
Community Development Director Juetten, Public Safety Director Goldstein, Recreation
Manager Hemp, Creek Center Manager Fleck, Public Works Director Thompson, Fire Chief
Coppa, Finance Manager Bursheim, Supervising Accountant McMackins, City Attorney
Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Gery Haag, 4960 Comstock Lane North, explained he is representing various neighborhoods that
support preserving the Hollydale Golf site as green space and suggested other uses of the
property to keep it zoned as is (public and recreational). Community Development Director
Juetten provided an update as to the status of the developer's application.
Steve Japs, 4570 Weston Lane North, explained that he would like to see the City address and
support United Nations climate change goals as well as implementing local measures, such as for
the renovation and expansion of the Plymouth Creek Center.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Announcement of Plymouth Firefighters Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
on September 28 at Fire Station 2
Fire Chief Coppa and Firefighter Marti announced the 15th annual Plymouth Firefighters 5k
Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on September 28.
Approval of Astenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems:
(6.01) Council Meeting minutes from Special Meetings of September 5 and 10 and Regular
Meeting of September 10, 2019.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending August 14, 2019 (Res2019-255).
(6.03) Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Squad Car Key Security Solution for the Police
Department (Res2019-256).
(6.04) Ordinance Amending Section 1135 of the City Code Concerning Therapeutic Massage
(Ord2019-17) and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2019-17
Ordinance Amending Section 1135 of the City Code Concerning the Licensing of Therapeutic
Massage (Res2019-257).
(6.05) Ordinance Amending Section 435 of the City Code Concerning Hospitality
Accommodations (Ord2019-18) and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 2019-18 Ordinance Amending Section 435 of the City Code Concerning the Licensing of
Hospitality Accommodations (Res2019-258).
(6.06) Resolution Approving Final Payment for the Zachary Playfield Playground Replacement
to Albrecht Company (PR199003.191 - Res2019-259).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.01) Public Hearing for Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts, False Alarms, Tree
Removals, and Weed Eradication Charges
Supervising Accountant McMackins reported on the delinquent accounts.
The question was asked regarding the delinquent balance of the Prudential account. Supervising
Accountant McMackins stated she would investigate the details of that account.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Certification to the County for Delinquent Utility Accounts False Alarms,
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Tree Removal and Weed Eradication Charges (Res2019-260). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
Councilmember Prom requested that item 8.1 be moved to follow item 8.3.
(8.2) Direction on Gymnasium Design for the Plymouth Creek Center Renovation and
Expansion Project Site Plan
Recreation Manager Hemp requested direction on whether a third gymnasium will be included in
the renovation and expansion project. She explained two options for the Council's
consideration:
Option 1 — develop design/construction documents with three gymnasiums at an
estimated cost of $56.6 million.
Option 2 — develop design/construction documents with add alternate option for a third
gymnasium at an estimated cost of $57.6 million. Depending on the bid climate and
overall project costs, the decision to accept the bid alternate option would be determined
by Council at the time of bid opening. If the bids are rejected, the estimated cost would
be $52.6 million for additional fixed costs for consultant fees.
Bids would potentially be received in July or August 2020.
The suggestion was made to design the facility for two gymnasiums but construct the mechanical
systems to handle a third gymnasium in the future. Victor Pechaty, from HGA, stated he's
unsure of the exact cost for this suggestion, but figures it would be less than $1 million.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing Plymouth Creek Center Renovation and Expansion Project from Two
Gymnasiums to Three Gymnasiums (Option 1). With Roehl, Davis, Prom, and Wosje voting no,
and Carroll and Willis voting yes, the motion failed.
The Council stated before making a decision this evening, the suggestion was made to table this
item in order to receive a report from the architect and construction manager on the cost to
design the facility for two gymnasiums but construct the mechanical systems to handle a third
gymnasium in the future.
Motion was made by Mayor Wosje and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to table this item
to October 8. With Carroll, Roehl, Willis, and Wosje voting yes, and Davis and Prom voting no,
the motion carried.
(8.3) Contractual Agreements for Design, Construction and Administrative Services and
intent to reimburse certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds to be issued for the
Plymouth Creek Center Renovation and Expansion Project
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Recreation Manager Hemp reported on this item.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing Contractual Agreements for Design, Construction and Administrative
Services with HGA and RJM for the Plymouth Creek Center Renovation and Expansion Project
(Res2019-265) and a Resolution Declaring the Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures
from the Proceeds of Bonds to be Issued by the City (Res2019-266). With all members voting in
favor but Prom, the motion carried.
(8.1) 2020 Proposed General Fund Budget, Preliminary General Property Tax Levy,
HRA Levy and setting budget public hearing date (tabled from September 10)
Finance Manager Bursheim reported on this item.
She provided a report on levy scenarios for the bonding of the Plymouth Creek Center expansion
and renovation project. In response to questions from the Council, Finance Manager Bursheim
and City Manager Callister provided the following information:
• These rates include two fire stations in 2022.
• The tax rate in 2023 would be about 25.78% and the levy just under 3% in 2023.
• The funds would be placed into a dedicated account for the Plymouth Creek
Center.
• This type of levy increase has not been done in the past 11 years and no debt for
City buildings has been issued since 2005.
• The levy will be financed over 20 years.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting Preliminary Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2020 (Scenario F) (Res2019-
264). With Carroll, Davis, Willis, and Wosje voting yes, and Roehl and Prom voting no, the
motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the 2020 HRA Levy (Res2019-261) Resolution Approving the 2020
Preliminary Budget (Res2019-262) Resolution Approving the Use of 2018 Surplus (Res2019-
263),and setting December 10 at 7:00 p.m. as date of hearing on the budget. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
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Adiournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, Cit Jerk
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