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Regular City Council Meeting
October 22, 2019
Mayor Wosje called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:12 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on October 22, 2019.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl,
Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: 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, Public Safety Director Goldstein, Facilities Supervisor Mehrkens,
Communications Manager LaFave, Communications Coordinator Rosemeyer City Attorney
Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
John Barbella, 17410 45th Avenue North, highlighted water issues occurring in his neighborhood
and how it affects the Hollydale Golf Course and encouraged the City to consult engineers as the
Hollydale project moves forward.
Jim Crider, 4375 Polaris Lane North, encouraged the Council to support MN GreenSteps
Program.
Julie Jones, 12100 61 st Avenue North, suggested the Council conduct a flash vote survey
regarding the five topics that are part of the MN GreenSteps Program prior to voting on this
issue.
Greg Laden, 15465 40th Avenue, also encouraged the Council to support MN GreenSteps
Program as it provides free feasibility studies and engineering.
Hildania Kristensen, 15725 48th Avenue North, voiced her concern regarding drainage issues
from her neighbor's property onto her property. She also requested the City approve an
encroachment agreement that would allow her to construct a fence through the property line.
Mike LoQuey, 9700 37th Place North, requested the Council consider smoking regulations
regarding the distance a smoker should be from a building to smoke. He provided an example of
smoke fumes being directly outside an entrance to an apartment building.
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Gery Haag, 4960 Comstock Lane, noted that many in attendance this evening are in support of
preserving the Hollydale Golf Course.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Photo Contest Winners
Communications Manager LaFave and Communications Coordinator Rosemeyer presented this
year's photo contest winners.
(4.2) Halloween -Themed Open Houses at Fire Stations on October 29
Fire Chief Coppa announced Halloween -themed open houses at all three fire stations on October
29.
(4.3) Donations from Plymouth Wayzata Youth Baseball Association, Fusion Soccer
Club, and Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Northway recognized the partnerships between these
youth programs and the City.
Joe Fusaro, with Plymouth Wayzata Youth Baseball Association, Lee Larson, with Fusion
Soccer Club, and Joe Madek, with Plymouth Youth Softball Association, thanked the Council for
the partnerships with the City and presented their donations to the Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a
Resolution Accepting Donations from Plymouth Wayzata Youth Baseball Association, Fusion
Soccer Club, and Plymouth Wayzata youth Softball Association (Res2019-282). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Wosje added a recap of the City Manager's annual performance evaluation as item No.
9.1 under Reports and Staff Recommendations. In addition, setting future study sessions was
added as item No. 8.3 under General Business.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to approve
the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to
adopt the Consent Agenda that included the followingi:
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(6.01) Council Meeting minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Minutes of October 8, 2019.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending October 12, 2019 (Res2019-283).
(6.03) Resolution Approving Fuel Purchases through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture
(Res2019-284).
(6.04) Resolution Approving Payment No. 6 and Final for the Troy Lane Reconstruction Project
(ST180002 - Res2019-285).
(6.05) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 3 and Payment No. 4 and Final for the State
Highway 55 Frontage Road Reconstruction Project (13002 - Res2019-286).
(6.06) Resolution Approving Temporary On -Sale Liquor License Application of the West
Medicine Lake Community Club (Res2019-287).
(6.07) Resolution Approving Waiver of Real Property Declaration Certification for the MCES
2017 Municipal 1/I (Res2019-288).
(6.08) Resolution Approving Tobacco License Application for Pick N Save Fuel Marketplace
Express Inc d/b/a Pick N Save Fuel Marketplace Express, 9605 36th Avenue North (Res2019-
289).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.1) 2019-2020 Parking Lot and Trail/Sidewalk Snow Removal Routes
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Northway presented the proposed snow removal routes
for 2019-2020.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Davis to adopt a
Resolution Approving 2019-2020 Parking Lot and Trail/Sidewalk Snow Removal Routes
(Res2019-290). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.2) Lower Level City Hall Office Remodel Project
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Facilities Supervisor Mehrkens reported on the proposed project. He noted the lower level will
closely resemble the upper level which was remodeled in 2018.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a
Resolution Approving the Lower Level City Hall Office Remodel Project, Authorizing Furniture
Acquisition, and Advertisement for Bids for Construction (Res2019-291). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.3) Set Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled a study session on December 10 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Dundee
Nursery redevelopment concept plan.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
Mayor Wosje provided a summary report on the annual performance evaluation of the City
Manager that was held in closed session on October 8, 2019.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, Cit lerk
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