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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 01-28-2020Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting January 28, 2020 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 January 28, 2020. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom. COUNCIL ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Hokkanen, Deputy Police Chief Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Public Works Director Thompson, City Engineer LaBounty, Community Development Director Juetten, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Recreation Supervisors Fram and Lauer, Recreation Manager Hemp, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum Jim Prom, 5740 Oak View Lane, asked the Council to consider relocating a large rock from New Hope to be part of the Plymouth landscape. David Gaither, 16500 45th Avenue North, spoke against the proposed development for the Hollydale Golf Course. Presentations and Public Information Announcements (4.1) Announcement of Fire and Ice on February 1 Recreation Supervisors Fram and Lauer announced the annual Fire and Ice event on February 1 at Parkers Lake. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to approve thea eg nda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of January 28, 2020 Consent Agenda Item No's. 6.13 and 6.15 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No's. 8.3 and 8.4 respectively. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems: (6.1) Council Meeting minutes from Special and Regular Meetings of January 14, 2020. (6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending January 17, 2020 (Res202O-033). (6.3) Resolution Approving Election Judges for the 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary Election (Res202O-034). (6.4) Resolution Approving Purchase of One Single Axle Dump Truck and Two Tandem Axle Dump Trucks with Snow/Ice Control Related Equipment (Res202O-035). (6.5) Resolution Accepting Gant from the Metropolitan Council for the 2019-2022 Water Efficiency Grant Program (Res202O-036). (6.6) Resolution Authorizing the Call of the Outstanding General Obligation Open Space Bonds, Series 2010A (Res202O-037). (6.7) Resolution Approving Payment No. 2 and Final for the 2018 Pedestrian Ramp and Concrete Replacement Project (ST189004.001 - Res2020-038). (6.8) Resolution Designating the Consulting Engineer for the Meadow Wood Drainage Improvement Project (WR180009 - Res2020-039). (6.9) Resolution Approving City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines and Standard Detail Specifications Dated January 2020 (Res202O-040). (6.10) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for a Private Driveway, Sidewalk and Parking Lot on Property located at 5855 Cheshire Parkway North (Res2020-041) and Resolution Approving First Amendment to Encroachment Agreement for Retaining Walls and Fences on Property located at 5855 Cheshire Parkway North (Res202O-042). (6.11) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, Entitled the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance (2019083 - Ord2020-02), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Allow Offices or Clinics for Physical, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Limited to 7,000 Square Feet for Less in the Light Industrial and General Industrial Districts (2019083 - Res2020-043), Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance (Res202O-044). Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 7 Regular Meeting of January 28, 2020 (6.12) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment for Wold Architects and Engineers for Sunset Hill Elementary School located at 13005 Sunset Trail (2019049 - Res2020-045). (6.13) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.3). (6.14) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application of Providence Academy (Res202O-047). (6.15) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.4). (6.16) Resolution adopting 2020 City Council Goals and Legislative Priorities (Res202O-049). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (7.1) Public Hearing on Wine and On -Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Sri Sai Mahalakshmi Foods, LLC d/b/a Bawarchi Indian Cuisine, 187 Cheshire Lane North, Suite 100 City Clerk Engdahl reported on the license applications. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a Resolution Approving Wine and On -Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Sri Sai Mahalakshmi Foods, LLC D/B/A Bawarchi Indian Cuisine, 187 Cheshire Lane North, Suite 100 (Res202O-050). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business (8.1) Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program City Engineer LaBounty presented this item to Council. Julie Jones, 12100 61 st Avenue North, explained she was disappointed that there was no City- wide survey to gauge public opinion of the program and encouraged the City to become an environmental leader in the Twin Cities area. Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 7 Regular Meeting of January 28, 2020 Elsa Carpenter, 18735 11th Avenue North, stated she is proud of how the City operates. She stated she does not support this program. Walt Rasca, 15510 Gleason Lake Drive, agreed with Ms. Carpenter. Jim Crider, 4375 Polaris Lane North, reported results from a survey conducted in 2017 and stated he supports this program. Clark Gregor, 2940 Xanthus Lane North, stated he supports the program. Polly Andersen, 230 Chicago North, Wayzata, stated GreenStep Cities is about energy vision and urged the Council to support the program. Gary Porter, 15130 18th Avenue North explained why he opposes this program. Colette Riethmiller, 16490 45th Avenue North, voiced her support of the program. Terri Nelson, 14375 8th Avenue North, stated she opposes this program as the City would lose control of decision making within the program, and the program is expensive. Greg Laden, 15245 40th Avenue North, stated he supports the program. Steve Japs, 4570 Weston Lane North, stated he supports the program. He also summarized feedback he received from cities who are part of the program. Isaac Orr, 2409 Colfax Avenue South, Minneapolis, addressed some of the requirements in the program and stated he doesn't support of the program, but he supports the Council in making a positive impact on the environment. Nina Werstein, 14790 40th Avenue North, voiced her opposition of the program. Rebecca Monson, 5079 Yuma Lane North, stated she supports the program. Diana McKeaun stated she works for MN GreenStep Cities and addressed some of the concerns regarding the program that have been raised to the Council. Dee Solarz, 415 Merrimack Lane North, voiced her opposition of the program. Joel Spoonheim, 11710 28th Avenue North, voiced his support of the program. Andy Polzin, 18605 29th Avenue North, voiced his support of the program. Rodolpho Hernandez, 18800 25th Avenue North, voiced his opposition of the program. Katy Campbell, 3800 Zanzibar Lane North, stated that she supports the program and noted that her experience with the program as part of the Hopkins City Council has been favorable. Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 7 Regular Meeting of January 28, 2020 Shannon Bruce, 7500 Fielding Trail, Minrietrista, recommended the Council look at the best practices that are part of the program without feeling the need to adopt a resolution to do thein. Carole Rydberg, 3225 Wellington Lane North, stated she supports the program. Lori Bogren, 14264-F 43rd Avenue North, stated that there is no required pace to go through the program. In response to questions from the Council, City Engineer LaBounty provided the following information: • The program lays out best management practices for environmental initiatives, but not all practices are best for each city. • Adoption of the resolution does not require the Council to do any of the best management practices or actions. • Private utility data would not be collected for the program. The City does have reporting requirements for sewer usage and water usage to the Metropolitan Council. • The Metropolitan Council is one of the funding agencies of the program, but the majority of the items would not be reported directly to the Metropolitan Council. • This is a program created for the State of Minnesota by the State of Minnesota. • Council maintains authority to make decisions related to the program. • Staff is unaware of any fines or penalties related to the program. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember Davis to adopt Resolution Authorizing the City of Plymouth to participate in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program. Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to amend the main motion to add "no decision would be taken without the consent of the City Council" to the resolution. The Council voted on the amendment and with Davis, Willis, Carroll, and Wosje voting yes, and McGregor, Roehl, and Prom voting no, the motion carried. The Council voted on the amended main motion and with McGregor, Roehl, Prom, and Wosje voting no, and Davis, Willis, and Carroll voting yes, the motion failed. The Council took a five minute recess. (8.2) Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance for a Lighting Zone Amendment for the Northwest Greenway Trailhead located at 5250 Peony Lane (2019108) Community Development Director Juetten presented this item to Council. Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 7 Regular Meeting of January 28, 2020 In response to questions from the Council, Recreation Manager Hemp, Community Development Director Juetten, and Deputy Police Chief Fadden provided the following information: • The lights would be dark when the park closes. • A brief summary of the `dark skies' initiative. • LZ2 is more efficient and less costly. • All other play fields and parks that are lit are on the LZ2, except one. • The importance of lighting from a public safety and police standpoint. Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code for a Lighting Zone Map Amendment for Park located at 5250 Peony Lane (2019108 - Ord2020-03), and Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for a Lighting Zone Map Amendment for a Park located at 5250 Peon Lane (2019108 - 2020-051. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Prom to adopt a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2020-03 (Res202O-052). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (8.3) Site Plan Amendment for Shelter Building for the Northwest Greenway Trailhead located at 5250 Peony Lane (2019107) (Formerly item No. 6.13) By request of Council, Recreation Manager Hemp clarified concerns that were brought up by the Planning Commission regarding building material and solar panels. Motion was made by Councilmember McGregor, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to adopt a Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment for the Northwest Greenway Trailhead Shelter Building for Property located at 5250 Peony Lane (2019107 - Res2020-046). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (8.4) Fourth Amendment to Development Contract for "Trillium Woods" (LCS- Westminster Partnership V LLP - 2008085F) (Formerly item No. 6.15) By request of Council, City Attorney Knutson provided clarification regarding the minor amendment. Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl and seconded by Councilmember Davis to adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the "Trillium Woods" Development Contract (2008085F - Res2020-048). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Reports and Staff Recommendations There were no reports and staff recommendations. Adopted Minutes Page 6 of 7 Regular Meeting of January 28, 2020 Adjournment Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. andra R. Engdahl, City C rk Adopted Minutes Page 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of January 28, 2020