HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-10-2021Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
August 10, 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 August 10, 2021.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Community Development Director
Juetten, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Public Safety Director Fadden, Economic Development
Manager Parr, Fire Chief Coppa, Public Works Director Thompson, Deputy Public Works Director/City
Engineer LaBounty, Interim Finance Manager McMackins, Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson,Senior
Planner Sommers, City Attorney Mattick, and Office Support Representative Gottschalk.
Plymouth Forum
Steve Japps,4570 Weston Lane North, provided information on climate change and wanted Plymouth to
rid itself of greenhouse gases by 2050.
Alicia Robles(spoke after presentations), 2608 Shenandoah Lane North, informed the council of her
petition. Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty continued conversation with Ms. Robles
in hallway.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates
Community Relations Officer Long and Public Safety Director Fadden awarded a plaque to those who
graduated the Citizen Academy course. Public Safety Director Fadden and Mayor Wosje congratulated
the graduates.
4.2) Present 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Aaron Nielson, Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich &Co., PA, Interim Finance Manager Julie
McMackins,and Deputy City Manager Solano presented this item. Mr. Nielson shared the results of the
annual financial report.The City received the 2019 Certificate of Excellence for financial reporting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to Accept the
2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Audit.With all members voting in favor,the motion
carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021
4.3) Present Annual Financial Overview
City Manager Callister provided a detailed presentation on the City's financial budget.The 10-year
financial plan is available online on the city website.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis,to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No.6.8 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as No. 8.5.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Carroll,to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council Meeting from Regular Minutes of July 27, 2021.
6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending July 30, 2021(Res2021-216).
6.3) Resolution Approving Transfer Between Funds(Res2021-217)and Resolution Adopting
Amended 2020 Budget(Res2021-218).
6.4) Resolution Approving Acquisition of Easements at 12705 15th Avenue for the 2020 Street
Reconstruction Project(ST209001) (Res2021-219).
6.5) Resolution to Award the Contract for the Mission Farms Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
SS200001) (Res2021-220).
6.6) Resolution Authorizing Possession,Sale, and Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor Beverages at
the Hilde Performance Center(Res2021-221), Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License
Application of the Plymouth Civic League (Res2021-222).
6.7) Resolution Approving to Designate Funding for Public Improvement Projects(Res2021-223).
6.8) (This item was removed from Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No.
8.5).
6.9) Resolution Approving Acquisition of Real Property and Dispensing with Statutory Requirements
for Review by Planning Commission of Conveyance of Property(Res2021-225).
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Consider Electric Vehicle Charging Station Proposal and Agreement for City Parking Lots
Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council,Jody McDevitt, Energy Management Systems, provided the
following information:
Carbon Solutions Groups will pay the City for each installed charging station but will receive the
rebates.
CSG would provide the City with 3-2019 Nissan vehicles for fleet purposes.After 5 years,the
cars are either purchased or returned.
A monthly license fee would great a fixed monthly revenue stream for the City.
Per request of the Council, McDevitt explained placement of the charging stations would rely on the
advice of Excel Energy. He also discussed the decreased cost of a fill-up between an electric and gasoline
vehicle.Currently,this agreement would be a 10-year contract with no exclusivity and 2-5 year agreed
upon renewals.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll to adopt Resolution Accepting Proposal and Entering into
Agreement with Carbon Solutions Group to Construct,Own,and Operate Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations at City Parking Lots.The motion died for lack of second.
After further discussion from the Council, Devitt explained the charging stations come with a software
platform that allows for usage reports to be given to the City at any time.
City Attorney Mattick stated unless a motion is made to review changes of the resolution,the document
is as proposed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to table this item
until the September 14, 2021 City Council meeting.With all members voting in favor,the motion passed.
8.2) Reguiding,Rezoning, PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat for Redevelopment of Dundee
Nursery and Plymouth Presbyterian Church Sites at 16800 Highway 55 and 3755 Dunkirk Lane
2021032)
Senior Planner Sommers presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Laura Eder with ESG Architects provided the following
information:
Developer and architect desire smaller parking spaces, 24 ft. instead of the required 26 ft. and
parking stalls 8 V2 ft. x 18 ft. instead of the required 9 ft.x 18 ft.
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No expansion planned from developer
Current park-n-ride customers would park in the parking ramp
Emergency access would take place off Highway 55
Mark Jepsen,Applicant,summarized his vision for development of a 4-story, 210-family apartment unit.
He stated the apartment complex would increase rental longevity by using a portion of rent to increase
sustainability.
In response to questions from the Council,Aaron Johnson, CEO of Twin Cities Orthopedics, stated this
development would allow for consolidation of other orthopedic facilities in the surrounding areas.The
proposed orthopedic facility is looking to add 150 new full-time jobs and does not have any intentions of
expanding.
Dr. Milind Sohoni, 16640 39th Place North, stressed his concern about the increase of traffic on Dunkirk
Lane and Rockford Road.
Wendy Malinksy, 3725 Archer Lane North,expressed her disapproval of this development. She is
concerned about privacy, increased noise,traffic congestion,and pollution.She also stated her concerns
regarding a decrease in property value.
Amy Walstien, 16525 39th Place North, reminded the Council of her petition.She also has concerns
about increased traffic that could resume post pandemic.She suggested a second turn lane on Rockford
Road and Highway 55.
Benjamin Drew, 5580 Xene Lane North,expressed his support for this project stating it would bring
variety to the area and also increase the tax base.
Bill Tobin, 3640 Black Oaks Lane North, representing Sugar Hill Townhomes, stated his only concerns
were pedestrian and traffic safety.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty concluded Dunkirk Lane has adequate width and
meets all city standards upon review of current traffic study. He also commented that there is little to
no benefit to having a second turn lane at Rockford Road and Highway 55.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty also commented on the Sugar Hill Townhomes
stating City staff will review speeds on 36th Avenue and look at Dunkirk Lane as a 4-way stop when
development is complete.
Laurie Eder also answered questions from the Council stating that lighting is in compliance with the
lighting code as proposed. Lighting will be set back and facing down.
City Attorney Mattick informed the Council that the City does not have authority to make improvements
on private property.
In response to further questions from the Council, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty
provided the following information:
The City hired a traffic consultant to analyze city and county roads and will look into timing
changes onto Highway 55
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Adding a second turn lane on Rockford Rd. and Highway 55 will decrease the traffic that can go
through the intersection
General traffic trends in the Metro area are increasing
Developer would need construction staging plans reviewed by the planning and engineering
committee going forward
City Attorney Mattick noted the City can allow the developer to alter or enhance city property but not
private property.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty reviewed information about the shared parking
agreement stating the developer would share park-n-ride stalls in the existing ramp and transit authority
would have access at the cul-de-sac to allow adequate turn-around space.This plan would be finalized
with the transit authority if development is approved.The City would require state and county approval
if a flashing yellow light was implemented on a dual turn lane.
The Council discussed the 9 ft. parking spaces,traffic concerns,and the possibility of waiting on
emergency access on Highway 55.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance)of the City Code to Reclassify Certain Land Located
at 16800 Highway 55 and 3755 Dunkirk Lane (2021032) (Ord2021- 16).With Councilmembers Carroll,
Roehl, Davis, Prom,Willis and Wosje voting yes and Councilmembers McGregor and Prom voting no,the
motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll,and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Reguide Roughly 24-Acres from C and LA-2
to MXD-R and P-I for"Dundee Redevelopment Site" (2021032) (Res2021-226).With Councilmembers
Carroll, Roehl, Davis, Prom,Willis, and Wosje voting yes and Councilmember McGregor voting no,the
motion carried.
Motion was made to Amend Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land Located at
16800 Highway 55 and 3755 Dunkirk Lane modifying the parking stall space from 8%2 ft. to 9 ft.
2021032) (Res2021-227),and Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat for
Parkera, LLC for"Dundee Nursery Redevelopment"for Properties Located at 16800 Highway 55 and
3755 Dunkirk Lane (2021032) (Res2021-228). With Councilmembers McGregor, Roehl, Davis, Prom,
Willis and Wosje voting yes and Councilmember Carroll voting no,the motion carried.
City Attorney Mattick clarified basic criteria for parking dimensions must be set at this meeting in order
for developer to return with a final plat.
Laura Eder also clarified the parking lot will have two 60 ft. parking bays with a driving lane in the
middle.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Mc Gregor,to adopt
Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2021-(Res2021-229). With all members
voting in favor,the motion carried.
Mayor Wosje called a recess. Councilmember Davis left the meeting.
Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021
8.3) A Site Plan,Conditional Use Permits and Variances for a Bank and a Restaurant with a Drive-
Through at 3005 Harbor Lane (2021013)
Senior Planner Sommers presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council,Senior Planner Sommers provided the following information:
Two buildings on one site have occurred in the past
Bank only access on Harbor Lane and around parking lot
Bank contains no drive thru
Traffic Study concluded eliminating the right turn access off Fernbrook Lane would increase
safety.
Justin Lurk,Applicant and Chick-Fil-A Representative, requested a variance to negate the bypass lane in
the drive thru due to the construction of a dual drive thru lane in which the second drive thru lane can
be a flexible lane. He also requested a variance to keep the right turn in access on Fernbrook Lane and is
willing to close it later if traffic issues arise.
Howard Bergerud, bank representative, noted the proposed 30,000 sq.ft. national bank will not contain
a bank or ATM drive thru.
Public Safety Director Fadden noted eliminating the quick right turn access off Fernbrook Lane would
increase traffic safety. He also noted the u-turn on Fernbrook Lane and Harbor Lane has caused 6-10
crashes in the last 12 months.
Public Works Director Thompson reiterated eliminating the quick right turn access off Fernbrook would
increase traffic safety.
Motion was made by Councilmember McGregor, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl,to adopt
Resolution Approving a Site Plan,Conditional Use Permits and Variances for Chick-Fil-A, Inc.for Property
Located at 3005 Harbor Lane (2021013) (Res2021-230). With Councilmembers McGregor, Roehl, Prom,
and Wosje voting yes and Councilmembers Carroll and Willis voting no,the motion carried.
8.4) Declare a Water Emergency and Enact Watering Restrictions
Mayor Wosje asked to table this item for 2 weeks.
Motion was made by Councilmember McGregor,and seconded by Councilmember Prom,to table
declaration of a water emergency and enactment of water restrictions for two weeks.With all members
voting in favor,the motion carried.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty stated the City currently has a watering ban from
12:00-5:00 p.m.and odd/even sides of the street when watering personal lawns.
8.5) Approve Tobacco License Application of Supervalue Inc.d/b/a Cub Discount Liquor,4445
Nathan Lane(previously item No.6.8)
Adopted Minutes Page 6 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021
Mayor Wosje and Deputy City Manager Solano presented this item. It was noted the store already sells
liquor and is only asking to sell tobacco.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to adopt
Resolution Approving Tobacco License Application of Supervalue Inc. d/b/a Cub Discount Liquor,4445
Nathan Lane (Res2021-224).With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 10:53 p.m.
The Council then conducted a quarterly City Manager's update in the Mooney Lake Room that began at
11:00 p.m. Mayor Wosje,Councilmembers Prom,Willis, Roehl,Carroll, City Manager Callister, Deputy
City Manager Solano, and Office Support Representative Gottschalk were present at this meeting.
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m.
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Amy (schalk, Office Support Representative
Adopted Minutes Page 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021