HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05-11-2021Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
May 11 , 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 May 11, 2021.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
Councilmember Willis participated remotely per State Statute 13D.021).
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Community Development Director Juetten, Public Safety
Director Fadden, Economic Development Manager Parr, Public Works Director Thompson, Fire Chief
Coppa, Senior Planners Berglund and Sommers, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Recreation
Manager Kemp,City Engineer LaBounty, City Attorney Mattick, Information Technology Support Gables,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Kimberly Nelson, 14895 45th Avenue North,spoke on behalf of the North Central States Regional
Council of Carpenters and expressed frustration with tax fraud in the Minnesota construction industry.
She requested the City closely look into this as developers present projects.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Update on Chicken Licensing Process
Community Development Director Juetten provided an update on the chicken licensing process.
4.2) "National Police Week"
Mayor Wosje noted this week is"National Police Week," and he thanked all members of the City's Police
Department.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl,to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council Minutes from Special and Regular Meetings of April 27, 2021.
6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 30, 2021 (Res2021-138).
6.3) Resolution Approving Purchase of Aerial 100 Platform Fire Truck (Res2021-139).
6.4) Resolution Designating Consulting Engineer for the Vicksburg Lane Improvement Project
ST229005- Res2021-140).
6.5) Resolution Approving Variance to the Bluff Setback to Allow Porch and Deck Additions for
Property located at 850 Brockton Lane North (2020089- Res2021-141).
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Sketch Plan of Mixed-Use Development for Properties located West of Highway 169,South of
Bass Lake Road at Nathan Lane (Enclave Companies—2021007)
Senior Planner Berglund presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Berglund, City Engineer LaBounty, and
Community Development Director Juetten provided the following information:
There is not currently a plan for a right-of-way to get from Basswood Road to Nathan
Lane.
Staff is in communication with MNDot regarding removing their traffic counter and
straightening out the jog at the intersection of the frontage road and 54th Avenue as
part of the 2024 project.
The two commercial units to the west are zoned to have at least one drive-thru.
However, it's too early in the process to confirm.
Staff has suggested looking at relocating Nathan Lane.
Brian Bochman, representing developer, explained the proposed location for townhomes has always
been on the side abutting Nathan Lane. He also stated they are working with staff to mitigate the traffic
issues in the area.
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Philip Stone, 5545 Nathan Lane North, resident of Hickory Hills development,voiced his concerns
regarding traffic issues with this proposed project.
Brad Frank, 5570 Nathan Lane North, resident of Hickory Hills development, explained what he sees
causing traffic issues in the area and requested that any traffic studies be carefully reviewed.
Petro Megits, architect, spoke of the project's design.
By request of the Council, Mr. Bochman stated that they would look at constructing a new city street but
the cost would greatly impact the project financially.
The Council shared some thoughts regarding roads surrounding the site.
8.2) Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Redevelopment of the Dundee Nursery Site, 16800
Highway 55 and Plymouth Presbyterian Church Site,3755 Dunkirk Lane(2020106)
Senior Planner Sommers presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Sommers,City Engineer LaBounty, and Matt
Pacyna, from SRF Consulting, provided the following information:
Clarification as to why dual left turn lanes would have a minimal positive impact
regarding timing.
Dual left turn lanes would affect phasing.
Application has not been made for wetland mitigation.
The peak hours identified during the traffic study and how it relates to the number of
vehicles listed for those peak hours.
Further detail regarding queuing on Dunkirk Lane.
Amy Walstien, 16525 39th Place North, requested that Council order an Environmental Impact
Statement(EIS)to further understand and develop mitigation for the traffic and environmental impacts.
Dr. Milind Sohoni, 16640 39th Place North, noted there are more than 300 residents petitioning for an
EIS. He also highlighted communication he sent to the Council regarding the EAW.
Per request of the Council,City Engineer LaBounty explained how this development would affect park-
and-ride. He also noted that the concerns raised by MNDot were sufficiently addressed and no changes
are necessary.
Council discussed the potential loss of the park-and-ride.
Mark Jepson, developer, stated they are interested in preserving the park-and-ride if it can be worked
into the development.
Council discussed other concerns regarding traffic with the site.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt a
Resolution Declaring a Finding of"No Need" for an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) Related to the
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Environmental Assessment Worksheet(EAW) for Dundee Nursery Redevelopment (2020106- Res2021-
142).With all members voting in favor but McGregor,the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
City Manager Callister recommended, and Council directed that staff solicit request for proposals for
consultant to review and prepare a small area study of County Road 73.
Closed Study Session
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to go into
closed session as permitted by State Statute 13D.05,Subd. 3(c) to consider offers relating to the City's
possible purchase of 4200 Lancaster Lane North (Four Seasons Mall/Walmart site).With all members
voting in favor,the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to go back into
Open Session for the purpose of considering a Resolution relating to the City's purchase of 4200
Lancaster Lane North (Four Seasons Mall/Walmart site).With all members voting in favor,the motion
carried.
City Manager Callister Council stated if the property is purchased by the City,transit funds would be
used to acquire the site since a transit-oriented redevelopment is anticipated.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll,to adopt
Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property and Dispensing with Statutory Requirements for
Review by Planning Commission of Conveyance of Property(Res2021-143).With all members voting in
favor,the motion carried.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
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andra R. Engdahl, City Cl:
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