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Special Council Meeting
November 24, 2020
Mayor Wosje called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. on November
24, 2020.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
(Entire Council participated remotely per State Statute 13D.021).
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Hokkanen, Community
Development Director Juetten, Deputy Director of Park and Recreation Northway, Public Safety Director
Goldstein, Deputy Police Chief Fadden, City Engineer LaBounty, Public Works Director Thompson, Parks
and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Engineer Payne, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Construction Contracting Discussion
Public Works Director Thompson provided a presentation to the Council regarding the contractor
selection process and details for construction contracts.
Matt Thompson, a local contractor, provided a contractor's perspective on the bidding and contractor
selection processes, and the monitoring of the work performed by the contractor in relation to
incentives and deadlines.
One project in particular that the Council discussed where there were a number of concerns was the
Vicksburg Lane pavement reclamation project.
Council provided direction to staff to continue with the low bidder option and give contractors flexibility
with some aspects of the contract.
Future Study Sessions
The following study sessions were scheduled:
• December 1 at 5:00 p.m. — added to the agenda 2021 Legislative Priorities and miscellaneous
2020 budget item updates
• January 26 at 5:30 p.m. - City Center 2.0
• February 9 at 5:30 p.m. - solar options for City facilities
• February 23 at 5:30 p.m. - intersection of Comstock Lane North and Schmidt Lake Road
Adopted Minutes 1 of 2 Special Meeting of November 24, 2020
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
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Adopted Minutes 2 of 2 Special Meeting of November 24, 2020