HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-26-2021Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
January 26, 2021
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 26, 2021.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
Councilmembers Willis, McGregor, and Roehl participated remotely per State Statute 13D.021).
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister,Administrative Services Director Hokkanen, Community
Development Director Juetten, Public Safety Director Goldstein, Economic Development Manager Parr,
Public Works Director Thompson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Fleet and Facilities Manager
Hanson, Deputy Fire Chief Dreelan, Finance Manager Bursheim,Community Development Coordinator
Lupini, Fire Chief Coppa, Deputy Police Chief Fadden,City Engineer LaBounty, Housing Manager Barnes,
City Attorney Mattick,and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Cynthia Pope,Ward 4 resident, detailed concerns regarding snow plowing in her neighborhood.
Mayor Wosje stated that Public Works Director Thompson will continue to work with Ms. Pope and
bring recommendations back to the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Update from Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson congratulated Public Safety Director Goldstein on his years of
service. He also provided an update regarding the work of the Hennepin County Sheriff Department over
the past year.
4.2) Recognize Public Safety Director Mike Goldstein
Tony Hanlin, board member of Plymouth Crime and Fire Fund,congratulated Public Safety Director
Goldstein on his service and noted they are establishing the Mike Goldstein Health and Wellness Fund.
Mayor Wosje read a proclamation declaring January 28 as"Mike Goldstein Day."
Representative Ginny Klevorn presented a State House of Representatives resolution commending
Public Safety Director Goldstein for his service to the City over the last 31 years.
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll,to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.2 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as No. 8.6.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to adopt the
amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council Meeting Minutes from Special and Regular Meetings held on January 12, 2021.
6.2) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.6).
6.3) Resolution Approving Water Treatment Chemical Prices for 2021 (Res2021-023).
6.4) Resolution Approving Electronic Funds Transfer Policy(Res2021-024).
6.5) Resolution Authorizing the Making of a Loan in the Amount of$980,000 to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority for the Purpose of Redeeming Certain Outstanding Bonds(Res2021-025).
6.6) Resolution Approving Engineering Guidelines and Standard Detail Specifications dated January
2021 (Res2021-026).
6.7) Resolution Approving Expenditure from DWI Forfeiture Resource Fund for Purchase of Safety
Lighting for Community Service Vehicles(Res2021-027).
6.8) Resolution Authorizing Advertisement of Bids and Quotes for Facility Improvements at the
Plymouth Ice Center(IC-160002- Res2021-028).
6.9) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment for Parking Lot Lighting for West Medicine Lake Park
located at 1920 Medicine Lake Drive West(2020101- Res2021-029).
6.10) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the Ridgemount Avenue Rehabilitation
Project(ST210002- Res2021-030), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report,Ordering
Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for the Ridgemount Avenue
Rehabilitation Project(ST210002 - Res2021-031), Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications,and
Ordering Assessments for Bids for the Ridgemount Avenue Rehabilitation Project(ST210002-Res2021-
032), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for
the Ridgemount Avenue Rehabilitation Project(ST210002- Res2021-033),and Resolution Calling for
Public Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the Ridgemount Avenue Rehabilitation Project(ST210002-
Res2021-034).
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
6.11) Resolution Approving 2021 Pay Equity Compliance Report(Res2020-035).
6.12) Resolution Approving On Sale Liquor License with Sunday Sales for Rock Elm Plymouth, LLC
d/b/a Rock Elm Tavern at 16605 County Road 24,Suite 211 (Res2020-036).
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Preliminary Plat and Variance for"Valor Place" located at the Northeast Corner of Fernbrook
Lane and Rockford Road (Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority—2020095)
Community Development Director Juetten presented this item.
Community Development Coordinator Lupini detailed the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's
HRA) plan for the property.
In response to questions from the Council, Community Development Coordinator Lupini and Community
Development Director Juetten provided the following information:
This property is intended to be rental.
Details regarding the reason for the choice of this construction design.
Why the house is positioned where it is on the lot.
The reason there is not a basement planned.
The fence in the background will be a privacy fence.
If the preliminary plat is approved, staff will look at whether there is funding to add a
basement to the design.
Michelle Soderberg,Chair of the HRA, presented further information regarding the HRA's plan for this
site.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll,to adopt the
Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat and Variance for Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
HRA),for"Valor Place"for Property located at the Northeast Corner of Fernbrook Lane and Rockford
Road—PID No. 15-118-22-23-008(2020095-Res2021-037).
Community Development Coordinator explained that subletting will not be allowed. Housing Manager
Barnes added there is no intention of joining the surrounding development's Homeowners Association
but that their bylaws would be incorporated into the programming guidelines.
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
8.2) Bids and Quotes for Fire Station 2 and 3 Construction and Renovation Project(FM210014.001
and FM210014.002)
Deputy Fire Chief Dreelan presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Deputy Fire Chief Dreelan, Quinn Hutson from CNH
Architects, and Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson provided the following information:
The reasoning for considering side-opening bi-fold doors.
The estimated cost for replacing a sectional overhead door.
The purpose for bringing overhead doors into the design in light of what was shared
above and the options that exist if the budget remains within target.
Reasons to not consider a bi-fold door.
Decisions for brick facia options in bid Alternative 2 are best made up-front.
The bi-fold doors seal better than overhead and provide better efficiency.
In this project there are only three bi-fold exit doors which are located at Station 2;the
remainder are overhead doors.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Roehl,to adopt a
Resolution Awarding Bids and Quotes for the Fire Station 2 and 3 Construction and Renovation Project
as recommended by staff(FM210014.001 and FM210014.002 -Res2021-038).
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to amend the main
motion to include bid Alternate 1 (four-fold bay doors in lieu of base bid sectional bay doors at Fire
Station 2).
Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson and Mr. Hutson clarified the base bid and the options in bid
Alternates 1 and 2.The alternates are not being recommended by staff.
Council voted on the amendment.With McGregor, Roehl, Prom, and Wosje voting no,and Carroll, Davis,
and Willis voting yes,the motion failed.
Council voted on the main motion and with all members voting in favor but McGregor,the motion
carried.
8.3) Construction Contracts for Fire Station 2 and 3 Construction and Renovation Project
FM210014.001 and FM210014.002)
Deputy Fire Chief Dreelan presented this item.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom,and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to adopt a
Resolution Approving Assignment of Construction Contracts to RJM Construction for the Fire Station 2
and 3 Construction and Renovation Project(FM210014.001 and FM210012.002- Res2021-039).With all
members voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.4) 2021 Utility Fees
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Public Works Director Thompson presented this item. He noted that if he Council chooses not to
increase the utility fees for 2021, staff would need to analyze funds and advise Council on options to
adjust operations or eliminate projects to coincide with the revenue loss.Therefore, he stated staff is
recommending adoption of the utility rates as proposed which are consistent with the adopted Utility
Rate Study as it very likely that rates would need more drastic increases in future years by going to a 0%
increase in 2021. He also noted there is a concern in dipping too far below the solid waste reserves
especially at a time when the City's six-year recycling contract is coming to an end with Republic
Services.A new process to onboard a hauler would be needed and rates may not be as competitive
since the City currently locked in for its current contract.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt an
Ordinance Amending Section 1015 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Water and Sanitary Sewer
Permit Fees and Utility Fees but reduce the water resources rate increase from seven percent to three
percent (Ord2021-02).With Carroll, McGregor, Davis, Prom, and Wosje voting yes, and Roehl and Willis
voting no,the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom,to adopt a
Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2021-02 (Res2021-040). With all members
voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.5) City Center 2.0 Study and Recommendations
Pat Kressin and Diane Williams with the consultant team of Graef and Zan Associates, presented this
item.
Mayor Wosje noted that this information was presented in a work session prior to tonight's Council
meeting which allowed the Council to go into more depth regarding the study.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll,and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to proceed with
further analysis in relation to potential zoning flexibilities, design guidelines, parking, roadway/sidewalk
alignments,amenities, and redevelopment incentives.With all members voting in favor but Prom,the
motion carried.
8.6) Approve Disbursements(Previously item No. 6.2)
By request of Councilmember Willis, Finance Manager Bursheim and Administrative Services Director
Hokkanen provided information concerning City credit card policy for employees(how expenditures are
monitored, restrictions,etc.).
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Prom,to adopt a
Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending January 1, 2021(Res2021-022). With all
members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
Public Safety Director Goldstein thanked the Council for approving Fire Stations 2 and 3 construction
and renovation projects this evening.
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Mayor Wosje stated staff will be sending Flash Vote Survey in the near future concerning the chickens
and bees. He also noted that Council might also be receiving emails from a survey that was on Next
Door.
Closed Session
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom,to go into closed
session as permitted by State Statute 13D.05,Subd. 3b to discuss the lawsuit Hollydale Land, LLC,
Lakeview Development Company, LLC, and Hollydale GC Development vs City of Plymouth. With all
members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
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andra R. Engdahl, City CI
Adopted Minutes Page 6 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021