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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. Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021 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 Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021 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. I Amy (schalk, Office Support Representative Adopted Minutes Page 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of August 10 2021