HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10-08-2019Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
October 8, 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 October 8, 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,
Community Development Director Juetten, Deputy Police Chief Fadden, Parks and Recreation
Director Evans, Economic Development Manager Parr, Senior Planner Drill, Recreation
Manager Hemp, Creek Center Manager Fleck, Public Works Director Thompson, Fire Chief
Coppa, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Steve Japs, 4570 Weston Lane North, provided some information on climate observations by
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and encouraged the City to be involved with
the MN GreenSteps Program.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Update from Three River Parks District Commissioner Marge Beard
Commissioner Beard provided an update on Three River Park District's projects and activities.
The Council inquired if there were any programs to mitigate coyote and turkey population in
Plymouth.
Commissioner Beard explained she is unaware of one, but will look into it.
(4.2) Announcement of Halloween at the Creek on October 25
Recreation Supervisor Koch announced Halloween at the Creek at the Plymouth Creek Center on
October 25.
(4.3) Announcement of 2020 ICMA Photo Contest Calendar Award
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Administrative Services Director Hokkanen announced that a photograph taken by
Communications Coordinator Rosemeyer of Music in Plymouth has been included in the 2020
calendar of the International City Managers Association.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems:
'tems:
(6.01) Council Meeting minutes from Special and Regular Meetings of September 24, 2019.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending September 28, 2019 (Res2019-267).
(6.03) Resolution Approving Polling Locations for 2020 Elections (Res2019-268).
(6.04) Resolution Approving Regular City Council Meeting Schedule for 2020 (Res2019-269).
(6.05) Resolution Approving the Wetland Replacement and Banking Plan for Hampton Hills
Phase I, Hampton Hills 3rd Addition and Hampton Hills South Plateau N%z Section 9 &
Section 4, TI 18N, R22W and authorizing staff to sign the Minnesota Wetland Bank Transaction
Form (Res2019-270).
(6.06) Resolution Approving Application for Standalone Noise Barrier Program and Cost
Sharing with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Res2019-271).
(6.07) Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Vicksburg Ridge (2014091
Res2019-272).
(6.08) Resolution Approving Additional Funding for the Purchase of One Single Axle Dump
Truck and Two Tandem Axle Dump Trucks with Snow/Ice Control Related Equipment
(Res2019-273).
(6.09) Resolution Approving the Revised Wetland Replacement Plan Application for Creek
Ridge of Plymouth SE '/, Section 5, TI 18N, R22W (Res2019-274).
(6.10) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall within the
Drainage and Utility Easements on the Twinhomes of Glacier Vista Association Property located
East of 56th Avenue North (Res2019-275).
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(6.11) Resolution Approving a Variance for Larry and Jennifer Palm for Property located at
12215 60th Avenue (2019082 - Res2019-276).
(6.12) Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Villas at Copper Creek 2nd
Addition (2017007 - Res2019-277).
(6.13) Ordinance Amending Section 905 of the City Code Concerning Fire Prevention Code
(Ord2019-19) and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2019-19
(Res2019-278).
(6.14) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 4 and Final for the Medina Road and
Revere Lane Trail Project (PRI 89001.001 and PRI 89001.002 - Res2019-279).
(6.15) Resolution Approving a Request to Deny Access to 41 st Avenue North and an
Encroachment Agreement for Daniel and Jenny Reed for Property located at 4095 Goldenrod
Lane North (PZ2019-079 - Res2019-280).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.1) Gymnasium Design for the Plymouth Creek Center Renovation and Expansion
Project Site Plan (Tabled from September 24, 2019)
Recreation Manager Hemp presented this item to Council.
In response to questions from the Council, Recreation Manager Hemp and Parks and Recreation
Director Evans provided the following information:
• Option 1 allows the opportunity to add a third gymnasium in the future. There
isn't an estimated cost as it would differ from current costs.
Clarified the differences between Options 1 and 2.
If the gymnasium were to be added with the approved schematic design, the
project cost would increase approximately $5 million and inflationary costs 5% to
7% per year.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a
Resolution Authorizing Plymouth Creek Center Renovation and Expansion Project with Two
Gymnasiums and an Option for a Future Third Gymnasium Expansion (Res2019-281). With
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McGregor, Roehl, Davis, Willis, and Wosje voting yes and Prom and Carroll voting no, the
motion carried.
(8.2) Pre -Application Sketch Plan for Villa -Style Detached Townhomes at the Former
Perl Landscaping Site, 3735 and 3855 County Road 101 (R&R Construction -- 2019059)
Community Development Director Juetten presented this item to Council.
In response to questions from Council, Community Development Director Juetten, City Engineer
LaBounty, and Deputy Police Chief Fadden provided the following information:
• If access is right-in/right-out off County Road 101, residents desiring to travel
north on County Road 101 would likely make a U-turn at Medina Road where the
intersection is more controlled.
• There is potential that U-turns would still occur at 38th Avenue.
• Due to the low density of the proposed development, staff doesn't anticipate an
increase in drainage to the residents of Parks Place to the west.
• Further detail into why the right-in/right-out on County Road 101 would be
proposed.
• One item of consideration is to allow access from the cul-de-sac.
• Clarification as to why access could not be opposite to 38th Avenue.
• Further detail regarding access option 5 as contained in the staff report.
• Medina and County Road 101 is under the jurisdiction of the City.
• From a public safety perspective, a minimum of two access points is preferred.
• The right-of-way on the edge of the property on 39th Avenue was platted at the
time of that development.
Ben Wikstrom, representing the applicant, clarified items from the staff report and explained the
current sketch plan predates the access study and that some of the access options may impact the
proposed development. He also provided comment regarding the feedback and comments
received at the Planning Commission meeting as well as conversations with neighbors.
Donovan Saba, 18200 39th Avenue North, suggested unique neighborhoods of Plymouth be
preserved (e.g, Walnut Grove Pond). The Council needs to determine the type of access that is
preferred and make it a requirement.
Darlene Gore, 3850 Plymouth Boulevard, referred to item 8.1 and requested the City attempt to
incorporate solar into the Plymouth Creek Center Renovation and Expansion Project plans.
Steve Carnes, 18240 39th Avenue North, referred to comments made by Mr. Wickstrom at the
Planning Commission meeting and expressed concern regarding those comments.
Anne Fischer, 18145 39th Avenue North, stated she is concerned regarding the increase in traffic
to her neighborhood and potential issues that could arise in the winter due to this increase.
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Rudi Gutmann, 18250 39th Avenue North, noted he has concern regarding how this proposed
development would impact property value in his neighborhood.
Pam Barton, 18170 39th Avenue North, expressed concern to property values in Walnut Grove
Pond.
Kris Nichols, 18130 39th Avenue North, objected to the proposal to convert the cul-de-sac in the
Walnut Grove Pond neighborhood to a through street.
William Johnson, 18225 39th Avenue North, also expressed concern about turning 39th Avenue
into a through street.
Barry Altman, 18120 39th Avenue North, explained he represents 21 families in the Walnut
Grove Pond Homeowners Association and referred to the list of objections that have been
provided to Council.
Sue Bradsher, 3920 Troy Lane, stated she objects to turning 39th Avenue into a through street as
it will impact pedestrian safety.
Jan Wyder-Barck, 18175 39th Avenue North, stated she also objects to turning 39th Avenue into
a through -street due to the potential for increased traffic conflicts.
Council stated they preferred Access Option 2—development access would be provided along
CSAH 101 between 38th Avenue and 39th Place in a right-in/right-out configuration and a right -
in only access would be provided along Medina Road, approximately 200 feet west of CSAH
101. In addition, the Council didn't support providing access off the 39th Avenue cul-de-sac in
the Walnut Grove Pond neighborhood.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to close
meeting to conduct City Manager's annual performance evaluation per MN Statutes 13D.05,
Subd. 3(a). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The closed meeting was held in the Parkers Lake Conference Room with Mayor Wosje,
Councilmembers Davis, Roehl, Willis, Carroll, McGregor, and Prom, and Human Resources
Manager Kone present.
Motion was made by Prom and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to open the meeting. With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Adiournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, Ci Clerk
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