HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-24-2021Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
August 24, 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 24, 2021.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Roehl, Carroll, McGregor, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Willis.
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, Senior Planner Drill, Deputy Public
Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Senior Planner Berglund, HRA Manager Barnes, Historic Site
Manager Coffman, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Northway, Senior Planner Sommers, City
Attorney Mattick, and Office Support Representative Gottschalk.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Legislative Update
State Representative Klevorn provided an update on what is happening at the State level. She continues
to work on a multitude of roadway bills. She also indicated there would be a hearing from the House of
Representatives open to the public on Monday,September 10, 2021,from 3:00-5:00 p.m. City Council
thanked her for her hard work.
Senator Rest informed the City Council of her current engagements.She noted how important it is to be
watchful of local government about zoning. City Council thanked Senator Rest for supporting Plymouth
and noted local government is the most accountable to the people they serve.
4.2) Recognize Community Development Director Steve Juetten
City Manager Callister informed City Council this is Community Director Juetten's last City Council
meeting. City Manager Callister thanked Mr.Juetten for being a dedicated, knowledgeable, and
responsible public servant.
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Mayor Wosje read a proclamation declaring September 8, 2021, Steve Juetten Day in the City of
Plymouth. The City Council thanked Mr.Juetten for his professionalism serving the City of Plymouth and
wished him well in his retirement.
Community Director Juetten read a personal letter emphasizing it's the people he'll miss the most.
Approval of Agenda
Councilmember McGregor asked to discuss the denied PUD amendment to allow outdoor displays of
seasonal/convenience at the Plymouth Holiday Station from September 14, 2021 to August 24, 2021.
City Attorney Mattick advised that to reconsider the denied PUD, City Council must wait 6 months and
then start the process over. He also noted nothing prohibits the City Council from putting it on the
agenda this evening.
Community Director Juetten stated the intent of the City Council was to bring this to the September 14,
2021,City Council meeting and vote on whether to waive the 6-month waiting period and allow the
applicant to reapply.
City Manager Callister stated the City Council can only have a discussion tonight and decide to waive the
6-month waiting period but cannot change the PUD denial. City Attorney Mattick noted the applicant
was not present to be a part of the discussion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to approve
the amended agenda. With Councilmembers Roehl and McGregor voting yes and Councilmembers
Davis, Prom, Carroll and Wosje voting no,the motion failed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom,and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to approve the
original agenda. With all members voting in favor,the motion carried
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.4 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as No. 8.4.
Item No. 6.7 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as No. 8.01.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom,and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council Regular Meeting and Special Meeting Minutes of August 10,2021.
6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending August 13, 2021 (Res2021-231).
6.3) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for an Athletic Court on Property Located at
15985 55th Avenue North (Res2021-232).
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6.4) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.4).
6.5) Resolution Approving the Change Order and Final Payment for Creekside Hills Trail (Pr209001)
Res2021-234).
6.6) Resolution Approving Police Ordered Towing and Impound Contract for 2021-2024(Res2021-
235).
6.7) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.01).
6.8) Resolution Approving the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report(CAPER) (Res2021-238).
6.9) Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Contract for"Hollydale"for Property Located
at 4710 Holly Lane (2021047) (Res2021-239), Resolution Adopting Assessments for Water and Sanitary
Sewer for Hollydale (2021047) (Res2021-240), Resolution Approving the Release of an Encroachment
Agreement Located in Lot 2, Block 1, RNL Subdivision(Res2021-241).
6.10) Resolution Approving Variance for Studio 55 Architects for Property Located at 15100 Schmidt
Lake Road (2021054) (Res2021-242).
6.11) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, Entitled the Plymouth Zoning
Ordinance (2021042) (Ord2021-17), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment to Allow a Dog Day/Overnight Boarding Use to Include an Indoor Dog Park, a Veterinary
Clinic with Grooming,and/or an Accessory Restaurant in the General Industrial District (2021042)
Res2021-243), Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Dr. Angela Woodward for Property
Located at 2605 Fernbrook Lane(2021042) (Res2021-244), and Resolution Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 2021-17 (Res2021-245).
6.12) Resolution Approving a Site Plan,Variance, and Conditional Use Permit for Verizon Wireless for
Property Located at 5725 Juneau Lane (2021019) (Res2021-246).
6.13) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for"Timbers Edge 2nd Addition"
for Property Located North of Old Rockford Road and West of Holly Lane at 47th Avenue (2020052-F)
Res2021-247).
6.14) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment for Meritex Plymouth, LLC for Property Located at
14600 21st Avenue North (2021043) (Res2021-248).
Councilmember McGregor recused herself from Item No. 6.10 as she helped with fundraising for that
project. Councilmembers Prom and McGregor noted they are voting no on Item No. 6.9
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
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7.1) Public Hearing on Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Mulligan's
Indoor Golf,LLC d/b/a Mulligan's Indoor Golf,3905 Annapolis Lane North,Suite 155
Office Support Representative Gottschalk presented this item.
Matthew Schroeder, applicant 12467 54th Avenue N., provided a short presentation on the proposed
entertainment center.This center would consist of an indoor golf simulator along with food and
beverages.This center would have a 2-phase opening;the indoor golf would open first and
approximately 2 months later food and beverage would open.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Wayne Davis, 14005 Rockford Road, stated he lives on corner of Annapolis and Rockford. He wanted City
Council to be aware of drag racing on Rockford Road and possible alcohol consumption with this new
development on Annapolis Road.
Public Safety Director Fadden stated his department has taken efforts to complete traffic studies, install
speed limit signs, and work on traffic and noise problems, noting that currently,there are no safety
concerns with this development.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
City Council discussed the public safety concerns and agreed to not punish good business owners for the
acts of a few people.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt
Resolution Approving Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Mulligan's
Indoor Golf, LLC D/B/A Mulligan's Indoor Golf, 3905 Annapolis Lane North,Suite 155 (Res2021-249).
Councilmember Prom recused himself from 7.1 stating he knows the family.
With all other members voting in favor,the motion carried.
7.2) Public Hearing on Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements for 4600 Holly Lane and 4640
Holly Lane
This item was presented by City Engineer LaBounty and requested to remove existing drainage and
utility easements.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll,to adopt
Resolution Approving the Vacation of a Portion of Drainage and Utility Easement of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1,
RNL Subdivision (Res2021-250), and Resolution Approving the Vacation of a Portion of Drainage and
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Utility Easement of Lot 2, Block 1, RNL Subdivision (Res2021-251).With all members voting in favor,the
motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Approve Assuming Operations,Accepting of Donations of Personal Property,and Transfer of
Ownership Agreement with the Plymouth Historical Society(previously Item 6.7)
City Council expressed their thanks for the accessibility and work on this project, noting the Historical
Society provides a great deal of records and information.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom,to approve the
Resolution Assuming Operations of the Plymouth Historical Society(Res2021-236), and Resolution
Accepting Donation of Personal Property from the Plymouth Historical Society(Res2021-237).With all
members voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.1) Award Sale of$21,075,000 in General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds Series
2021A to Finance the Fire Station 2 and 3 Construction and Renovation Project
Nick Anhut of Ehlers and Associates presented this item.
Mr.Anhut provided a slide show showing the financial impact of this capital improvement plan and
continued financing for this project, noting this will be repaid through years 2022-2041 with levy taxes
to residents. Mr. Anhut indicated he had assisted City staff to open competitive bids on Tuesday,August
24, 2021. Mr.Anhut stated if approved by the City Council,closing would be September 16, 2021.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl,to adopt
Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of$19,915,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement
Plan Bonds, Series 2021a and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof(Res2021-252).With all members
voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.2) Sketch Plan Review for a Proposed Multiple-Family Building Located at 10000 Highway 55
2021039)
Senior Planner Sommers presented this item.
Senior Planner Sommers provided information on a 7 story, 163 unit multiple-family building.The first 2
floors would contain 223 residents, guest, and short-term parking.The Comp Plan amendment from
Office to Mixed Use would require an increase in density in MXD,which would also require approval to
increase the current 12-20 units per acre to 24.2. A wetland delineation report has been completed
which contains information authorizing a rezoning request with PUD flexibility,forward use setbacks,
and a reduction in parking spaces from 324 to 223. Given its proximity to walkable amenities,the
Planning Commission provided high-level comments and gave its support for this development stating
the existing office building would remain.
Tony Kuechle, applicant from Doran, 7803 Glenroy Road, Suite 200, recognized Community Director
Juetten for his professionalism. He stated he is excited to propose the project and is looking for
feedback from the City Council. He wants to see this underutilized piece of property turn into something
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unique, noting the designed building would minimize impact on the wetlands. Everything will be above
grade because of the water table and the foundation would be down 50 feet due to bad soil,which is
why they are asking for TIF assistance. Access would come from the Highway 55 frontage road and an
adjacent easement with the retail center.
Ben Lindau, Doran Architect, 7803 Glenroy Road,Suite 200, stated they want to provide residents with
convenience,safety, and a pleasant atmosphere.Amenities would include a 2-story lobby, club/game
room,fitness center,etc., and the exterior of the project would be mid-century modern inspired.
Cody Dietrich, Doran Project Executive, 7803 Glenroy Road, Suite 200, displayed examples of amenities
for the project from other buildings that Doran has developed.
In response to questions from the Council, Doran representatives provided the following information:
No study yet on height or ability to see Medicine Lake
Exterior would be a mixture of panel and siding with millennium tile for visual interest
Looking to create signage at the retail center
IBC would only allow 5 story livable units
In response to further questions from the Council,Senior Planner Sommers offered the following
suggestions:
Comp Plan amendment
Reguiding on Comp Plan change
Increased density
City Council indicated they would like to work with TIF to incorporate affordability into the project. Mr.
Kuechle indicated he is open to this idea.
8.3) Approve Development Terms for the Former Four Seasons Mall Property and Authorize
Release of Request for Proposals
Economic Development Manager Parr presented this item, provided the definition of an RFP, and noted
this is a 17.3-acre lot located at Highway 169 and Rockford Road. RFPs will be sent to developers and
those interested would show a plan.The requested changes were completed to the August 10, 2021
packet, in addition to the project objectives, goals and desires, and updated website information
www.plymouthmn.gov/fourseasons). October 28, 2021 would be the deadline for development
proposals.
In response to questions from the Council,City Engineer LaBounty clarified by a certain date, all
developers need to have their contact information into the City Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom,and seconded by Councilmember Carroll,to adopt
Resolution Approving Development Terms for the Former Four Seasons Mall Property and Authorize
Release of Request for Proposals(Res2021-253).With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
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8.4) Approve the Eagle to Bryant Lake Regional Trail Master Plan(previously item 6.4)
Councilmember Davis, along with other Councilmembers, questioned language in the Master Plan that
discusses diversity,equity, and inclusion. Parks and Recreation Manager Evans stated if City Council was
not comfortable with the language, it could be tabled.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl,to adopt
Resolution Approving the Eagle to Bryant Lake Regional Trail Master Plan (Res2021-233).With
Councilmembers, McGregor, Roehl, Carrol, and Wosje voting yes and Councilmembers Davis and Prom
voting no,the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports or Staff Recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 9:02 p.m.
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