HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-14-2020Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
April 14, 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 April 14, 2020.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
(Councilmembers McGregor, Carroll, Willis, Davis, Prom, and Roehl participated remotely per State
Statute 13D.021).
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Hokkanen, and City Clerk
Engdahl. (City Engineer LaBounty, HRA Manager Barnes, Public Works Director Thompson, Community
Development Director Juetten, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Public Safety Director Goldstein,
Community Development Coordinator Lupini, Senior Planner Drill, Fire Chief Coppa, and City Attorney
Mattick participated remotely).
Plymouth Forum
City Clerk Engdahl read communication from Derek Lash, 17420 49th Avenue North, detailing concerns
regarding the Hollydale environmental assessment worksheet and golf course land development.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
There were no presentations and public information announcements.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.3 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.4.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt the
amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council Meeting minutes from Regular Meeting of March 24, 2020.
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(6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 4, 2020 (Res2020-124).
(6.3) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.4).
(6.4) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall on Property located at
5560 Annapolis Lane North (Res2020-126).
(6.5) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall on Property located at
5375 Fountain Lane North (Res2020-127).
(6.6) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall on Property located at
5385 Fountain Lane North (Res2020-128).
(6.7) Resolution Approving 2020 Refuse Hauler License (Res2020-129).
(6.8) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Aspen Hollow 3rd Addition
(2018003 - Res2020-130).
(6.9) Resolution Approving the Submission of Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Community Development Block
Grant Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments and the Application and Allocation of Fiscal Year
2020 Community Development Block Grant Program Funds (Res2020-131).
(6.10) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the
Peony Lane and Schmidt Lake Road Intersection Improvements (ST200004 - Res2020-132), Resolution
Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Independent School District 284 for the Peony Lane and
Schmidt Lake Road Intersection Improvements (ST200004 - Res2020-133), and Resolution Designating
the Consulting Engineer for the Peony Lane and Schmidt Lake Road Intersection Improvements
(ST200004 - Res2020-134).
(6.11) Resolution Approving Final Payments for the Canadian Pacific Railroad Quiet Zone Project
(ST0800006 - Res2020-135).
(6.12) Resolution Approving a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for 2915 Niagara Lane North
(Res2020-136).
(6.13) Resolution Approving Termination of Two Declarations for Property located at 2100 Fernbrook
Lane (1992030 - Res2020-137).
(6.14) Resolution Accepting Donation of Ambulance (Res2020-138).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.1) Public Hearing on Establishing Tax Increment Financing District 7-10 (Plymouth Element, LLC)
(continued from March 24)
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Community Development Coordinator Lupini presented this item.
City Manager Callister provided further clarity regarding the financial details of the contract and revenue
divisions for the 18 -year term.
Jamie Thelen, CEO with Sand Companies/applicant, clarified the mechanisms driving the cost for this
site.
Mayor Wosje stated the public hearing is closed and action would be deferred until after item No. 8.2.
General Business
(8.1) Petition Requesting an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for "The Element" Apartment
Building proposed at 11229 State Highway 55 (2020-023)
Senior Planner Drill presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill, Mr. Thelen (Sand Companies), and
Community Development Director Juetten provided further detail regarding piling depth, expected
lifetime of the building and standards for building with pilings, and environmental recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a
Resolution Denying a Petition Requesting Preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) for a Proposed Apartment Building to be Called "The Element" within the Crossroads Commons
PUD (2020023 - Res2020-140). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.2) Planned Unit Development Amendment for'The Element' Apartment Building proposed at
11229 State Highway 55 (Access Development, LLC — 2019-099)
Senior Planner Drill presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill, Mr. Thelen (Sand Companies), and City
Engineer LaBounty provided further detail regarding the following:
• Shared parking.
• Snow removal plans for the site (included as a condition in the resolution).
• Signage and/or management for parking and the potential for adding three additional
spaces at the Starbucks site.
• Employee and vendor parking needs.
• The possibility of Fourth Baptist Church for overflow parking.
• Potential for a crosswalk to access the park-and-ride station.
• Required notice procedure for the proposed PUD amendment.
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Per request of the Council, Mr. Thelen explained the project will utilize State prevailing wage rate and
that weekly payroll certification by the contractor will be submitted. He also detailed further the
agreement with Starbucks for use of three parking stalls.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code to Amend the Crossroads Commons PUD for
Property located at 11229 Highway 55 (2019099 - Ord2020-06), Resolution Approving a PUD
Amendment for Access Development, LLC for an Apartment Building located at 11229 Highway 55
(2019099 - Res2020-141), and Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Amending Zoning Ordinance
Section 21655 (2019099 - Res2020-142).
City Clerk Engdahl read communication received from Bruce Thompson, 11018 Old County Road 15,
regarding if the frontage road will be signed for no parking. Public Works Director Thompson stated
currently there is signage for no parking on the frontage road.
With all members voting in favor but Prom, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2020-06 Ordinance Amending Chapter 21
of the City Code to Amend the Crossroads Common PUD for Property located at 11229 Highway 55
(2019099 - Res2020-143). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.1) Public Hearing on Establishing Tax Increment Financing District 7-10 (Plymouth Element, LLC)
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a
Resolution Approving the Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 7;
Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 7-10; Sands within Development District No. 7;
Approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor and the Elimination of a Parcel from Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1-3 within Redevelopment Proiect Area No. 1 (Res2020-139). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.3) Authorization of Assistance to Residential and Commercial Property Owners during the
COVID-19 Pandemic
City Manager Callister presented this item.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt a
Resolution Authorizing Refunds of Prorated Liquor License Fees, Waiving Penalties Due to Late Payment
on Utility Bills, and Adiustment of Assessment Interest Rates During the COVID-19 Pandemic (with
amendment to the liquor license language to include "prorated amount calculated from March 16 until
the restriction has been lifted or packaged product is allowed to be sold with the sale of food.")
(Res2020-144).
Council and staff discussed the option of delaying the first year of certification of special assessments.
Suggestion was made to delete the language regarding assessment interest rates and direct staff to
prepare a staff report and resolution for a future Council meeting on this area.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to amend the
resolution to delete paragraph on "Assessment Interest Rates." With all members voting in favor but
Carroll, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the amended main motion. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.4) Donation of Fire Engine 1 from Plymouth Fire Relief Association (Previously item No. 6.3)
Fire Chief Coppa presented this item.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to adopt a
Resolution Accepting the Donation Fire Engine 1(Res2020-125). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
City Manager Callister reminded the Council of upcoming interviews for the HRA vacancy on April 28 at
5p.m. and noted the appointment will be on the regular agenda on April 28.
By request of Council, staff will provide a report to the Council on the financial impact of the COVID-19
pandemic to the City.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 8:56 P.M.
andra R. Engdahl, City rk
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