HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-28-2021Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
September 28, 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 September 28, 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, Parks and Recreation Director
Evans, Public Safety Director Fadden, Community and Economic Development Director Parr, Public
Works Director Thompson, Interim Finance Manager McMackins, Deputy Public Works Director/City
Engineer LaBounty, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Northway, Fleet and Facilities Manager
Hanson, Human Resources Director Kone, Finance Manager Rhode, Project Coordinator Rippe, City
Attorney Mattick, and Interim City Clerk Gottschalk.
Plymouth Forum
Shane Mirkovich, 15325 41ST Ave. N, stated he would like the Council to make traffic safety a top priority.
Public Safety Fadden expressed sadness regarding this incident, noting fatality rates across the State are
up 24 percent. He indicated the traffic group, including the City public works and engineering
departments are taking a proactive approach to increase safety at intersections in Plymouth.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Fire Chief Coppa indicated he had spent time in New Orleans assisting fire stations, removing debris and
water, and tarp distribution.
Councilmember Davis explained that due to some serious health conditions, he hasn't had time to
respond to emails but will get to them as soon as he can.
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
With regard to Consent Agenda Item 6.5, Councilmember Prom gave special thanks to the Roger P.
Schmidt family.
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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 Special Meeting and Regular Minutes of September 14, 2021.
6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending September 17, 2021 (Res2021-267).
6.3) Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Summers Edge South 2nd Addition
2017107f) (Res2021-268).
6.4) Resolution Accepting Donation of Certain Real Property from Carlson Real Estate Company, LLLP
Res2021-269).
6.5) Resolution Approving Purchase Agreement with Roger P. Schmidt Revocable Trust for 4835 Holly
Lane (Res2021-270).
6.6) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment for Wagner Spraytech, 1770 Fernbrook Lane
Sambatek, Inc.-2021059)(Res2021-271).
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Public Hearing for Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts, False Alarms,Tree Removals,
and Weed Eradication Charges
Interim Finance Manager McMackins presented this item. Staff requested the City Council adopt the
resolution tonight in order to proceed with charges to the delinquent accounts as of July 31, 2021.
In response to questions from the Council, Interim Finance Manager McMackins provided more clarity
stating that these delinquent accounts would not hold up any future developments.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt
Resolution Approving Certification to the County for Delinquent Utility Accounts, False Alarms,Tree
Removal, and Weed Eradication Charges(Res2021-272). With all members voting in favor,the motion
carried.
General Business
8.1) Consider Electric Vehicle Charging Station Proposal and Agreement for City Parking Lots
Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson presented this item.
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In response to questions from the Council, Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson provided the following
information:
New Community Center would have 20 charging stations
2 types of charging stations
City Hall would have stations
Commencement date by end of 2021
City Attorney Mattick clarified the contract stating specific language was changed or taken out to allow
the City Council to make decisions.
In response to further questions from the Council, Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson and Gary
Swanson of Energy Management Solutions, provided the following information:
CSG operates and maintains these charging stations across multiple properties
Nothing in the contract that binds the City to their rates
Public Works Director Thompson noted the rate will be competitive and based on regional locations.
Mr. Swanson stated the Xcel Energy rate will be available for the first 10 years and is estimated 20-48
weeks for station to be in place.
Per request of the Council, Mr. Swanson provided information on the two kinds of charging stations that
would be at each location. He stated a Level 2 charger takes approximately 2-5 hours to charge and the
DC(fast charger)takes approximately 15-30 minutes. He also stated cost is dependent on the size of the
battery, battery level, kilowatt charge, and time of day.
Parks and Recreation Director Evans noted most of the stations are off to the side or behind a City
building.
After further discussion from the Council, Mr. Swanson and Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson
provided this information:
CSG has a grant that will help Xcel Energy pay for some of the infrastructure
City will not be required to pay back if it is underutilized.
CSG will upgrade infrastructure at own cost
City Council discussed concerns of a monopoly and increased energy rates.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded 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 (Res2021-273). With all
members voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.2) Consider 2022 Proposed General Fund Budget, Preliminary General Property Tax Levy, HRA
Levy,and Set Budget Public Hearing Date
Mayor Wosje reminded that this consideration is only to set the maximum preliminary tax levy.A final
tax levy will not be approved until December 14, 2021.
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City Manage Callister presented this item, noting the proposed 2022 levy is$44,655,676 or a 7.92%
increase from 2021. He stated 4.5%of the levy is for operations of the City and 3.5%is new debt for
the community center and fire station projects. Mr.Callister provided details on the proposed property
tax levy, 10-year levy projections,and tax capacity rate.The proposed levy would result in a 6-6.5%
increase in residential property taxes, or a$50 increase in taxes on a home valued at$300,000 and$69
on a home valued at$425,000. For commercial property,taxes would increase$133 on property valued
at$1 million and$1,200 on property valued at$5 million. He clarified that tonight,the City Council is
considering the high point tax levy and the budget will continued to be discussed and refined until it is
adopted at the December 14, 2021 meeting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt
Resolution Authorizing the 2022 HRA Levy(Res2021-274), Resolution Adopting Preliminary Tax Levies
for Taxes Payable 2022 (Res2021-275), Resolution Approving the 2022 Preliminary Budget(Res2021-
276).
The Council discussed their opinions on what percentage the final levy should be,questioned if a
reduction in the levy occurs,what that means for staff wages, and finding options to decrease the levy.
With Councilmembers Davis,Carroll and Wosje voting yes,and Councilmembers Prom,Willis, McGregor
and Roehl voting no,the motion failed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom,and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to adopt
Resolution Authorizing the 2022 HRA Levy(Res2021-274), Resolution Adopting Preliminary Tax Levies
for Taxes Payable 2022 as amended setting the Tax Levy to a Maximum of 7%(Res2021-275),and
Resolution Approving the 2022 Preliminary Budget(Res2021-276)_
City Council discussed potential impacts that a 7% maximum tax levy, a reduction of$382,154,would
have on the City in the future, noting it could come from the surplus and apply against the bond levy so
general fund growth is not impacted.
City Manager Callister stated the City has an unallocated $7 million from the federal government's
American Recovery Plan.
With Councilmembers Davis, Prom,Willis, McGregor and Roehl voting yes and Councilmembers Carroll
and Wosje voting no,the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
No reports or staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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Amy Gi halk, Interim City Clerk
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