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Regular City Council Meeting
October 26, 2021
Deputy Mayor Roehl 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 October 26, 2021.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Roehl, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Mayor Wosje.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Parks and Recreation Director
Evans, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Northway, Recreation Manager Hemp, Public Safety
Director Fadden, Community and Economic Development Director Parr, Deputy Public Works
Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Fire Chief Coppa, Parks and Forestry Manager Goehring, and Interim
City Clerk Gottschalk.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Fire Chief Coppa spoke about the$10,000 donation from the local Lions Club that will help fund vehicle
stabilization equipment and extended the City's appreciation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting Minutes and Regular Meeting Minutes of October 12,
2021.
6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending October 15, 2021 (Res2021-302).
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6.3) Resolution Approving Acquisition of Easements at 900 Forestview Lane for the 2020 Street
Reconstruction Project (ST209001) (Res2021-303).
6.4) Resolution Approving Fuel Purchases through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (Res2021-
304).
6.5) Resolution Approving a Variance for Rick Dusha and Jolene Dickerman for Property Located at
14910 38th Avenue(2021065) (Res2021-305).
6.6) Resolution Accepting Donation for Fire Department Vehicle Stabilization Equipment(Res2021-
306).
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Consider 2021-2022 Parking Lot and Trail/Sidewalk Snow Removal Routes
Parks and Forestry Manager Goehring presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Parks and Forestry Manager Goehring and Parks and
Recreation Director Evans provided the following information:
Three Rivers Park District would take over some of the trails and roads eliminating them from
City budget.
All recommendations from residents are up for denial
City staff has recommended denial from residents due to the safety concerns of the plow drivers
and equipment.
Some trails to be plowed on a case-by-case basis if,for example, children are using it to walk to
and from school.
Parks and Recreation Director Evans stated per City Code, an abutting sidewalk is the responsibility of
the property owner to clear it of snow within 48 hours. Parks and Recreation Director Evans clarified if
all residential requests are denied, it would be a net reduction of 1.3 miles of trails.
Parks and Forestry Manager Goehring explained further about the trail map:
Light blue line designates non plowed trails.
Red line designates city plowed trails.
Three Rivers Park District plows Medicine Lake Trail, Bassett Creek Regional Trails, and the Luce
Line Trails.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis,to adopt
Resolution Approving Parking Lot and Trail/Sidewalk Snow Removal Routes for the 2021-2022 Snow
Season (Res2021-307). With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Northway provided an update on the Joint Powers Agreement
with the Wayzata School District. She stated everything has been removed and the City is in a good
position to vacate those sites by Friday, October 29, 2021.
City Council thanked Parks and Recreation Director Evans and her staff for their hard work with the
school district and hopes there is clear communication between residents, city staff, and the school
district.
Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Roehl adjourned the regular meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Amy G. .chalk, Interim City Clerk
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 3 Regular Meeting October 26, 2021