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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 12-14-2021Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021 Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 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 December 14, 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, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Community and Economic Development Director Parr, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Northway, Recreation Manager Kemp, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Finance Manager Rhode, Human Resources Director Kone, City Attorney Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup. Plymouth Forum There was no one present to address the Council. Presentations and Public Information Announcements There were no presentations or Public Information Announcements. 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 Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items: (6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Minutes of November 23, 2021 and Special Meeting of December 7, 2021. (6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending December 3, 2021 (Res2021-326). (6.3) Resolution Approving Purchase of Mini Pumper Engine for Fire Services (Res2021-327). Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021 (6.4) Resolution Approving Tobacco License Application for Plymouth Tobacco & E Cig Inc D/B/A Plymouth Tobacco & E Cig, 16605 County Road 24, Suite #203 (Res2021-328). (6.5) Resolution Approving 2022 Tobacco Licenses (Res2021-329). (6.6) Resolution Approving 2022 Refuse Hauler Licenses (Res2021-330). (6.7) Resolution Approving 2022 Target and Trap Shooting License for Plymouth Gun Club (Res2021- 331). (6.8) Resolution Approving Polling Locations for 2022 Elections (Res2021-332). (6.9) Resolution Approving Tree Maintenance Contract for 2022-2023 (Res2021-333). (6.10) Resolution Approving Asphalt Contract for 2022 with Bituminous Roadways for Park Trails, Parking Lots and Hardscape Surfaces (Res2021-334). (6.11) Resolution Appointing Individuals to Fill Vacant Terms on Various Boards and Commissions (Res2021-335). (6.12) Resolution Appointing Council Coordinating Representatives and Representatives to Other Agencies (Res2021-336). (6.13) Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor for 2022 (Res2021-337). (6.14) Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of Land for the County Road 47 Reconstruction Project – Phase 1 (ST220001) (Res2021-338). (6.15) Resolution Approving the Change Order and Final Payment for Phase Five Northwest Greenway Shelter Project (PR140005.200) (Res2021-339). (6.16) Resolution Approving the Change Order and Final Payment for Phase Five Northwest Greenway Earthwork Project (PR140005.191) (Res2021-340). (6.17) Resolution Approving Payment No. 5 and Final for the Peony Lane/Schmidt Lake Road Area Traffic Improvement Project (ST200004) (Res2021-341). (6.18) Resolution Approving Payment No. 7 and Final for the Schmidt Lake Road and Zachary Lane Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST209005) (Res2021-342). (6.19) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the Hidden Lake and Beacon Heights 2nd Street Reconstruction Project (ST229001) (Res2021-343), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for the Hidden Lake and Beacon Heights 2nd Street Reconstruction Project (ST229001) (Res2021-344), Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Hidden Lake and Beacon Heights 2nd Street Reconstruction Project (ST229001) (Res2021-345), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the Hidden Lake and Beacon Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021 Heights 2nd Street Reconstruction Project (ST229001) (Res2021-346), Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the Hidden Lake and Beacon Heights 2nd Street Reconstruction Project (ST229001) (Res2021-347). (6.20) Resolution Accepting Proposal and Entering into Subscription and Services Agreement with RideCo US, Inc. for Metrolink On-Demand Service (Res2021-348). (6.21) Resolution Accepting Donations and Sponsorships for City of Plymouth (Res2021-349). (6.22) Resolution Approving a Variance for Larry Tolle for Property Located at 4429 Urbandale Court (2021072) (Res2021-350). (6.23) Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the State of Minnesota and Local Governments and Authorizing Participation in National Opioid Settlements (Res2021-351). (6.24) Adopt 2022 Legislative Priorities. (6.25) Resolution Supporting Safe Routes to School Grant Application (Res2021-352). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (7.1) Public Hearing on Vacation of Rain Garden Easement at 3755 Dunkirk Lane North Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty presented this item. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt Resolution Approving the Termination of Rain Garden Agreement and Vacation Easement for 3755 Dunkirk Lane North (Res2021-353). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (7.2) Public Hearing on 2022 Budget, Property Tax Levies, 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, Utilities and Franchise Fees, and the 2022 Classification and Compensation Plan Deputy City Manager Solano presented this item and provided a slideshow detailing the 2022 budget and how it will impact the City of Plymouth. The estimated annual tax levy increase is $78.00 on a $425,000 home along with an annual utility increase of $35.40 and a 5% increase in Franchise Fees. Per request of the Council, Deputy City Manager Solano explained she has accounted for inflation, possible employee shortages and unforeseen expenditures. The Council thanked City staff for their hard work. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021 Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt Resolution Adopting the 2022 Budgets (Res2021-354). With Councilmembers Davis, Willis, Carroll, McGregor, and Wosje voting yes and Councilmembers Roehl and Prom voting no, the motion carried. The Council discussed their opinions on the budget and provided a wide variety of suggestions including:  Cut full-time positions  Reduce the cadet positions  Spend more time on budget discussions earlier in the year  Continue to have open and honest conversations about sensitive issues Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt Resolution Adopting Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2022 (Res2021-355) and Resolution to Authorize the 2022 HRA Levy (Res2021-356), With Councilmembers Davis, Willis, Carroll, McGregor, and Wosje voting yes and Councilmembers Roehl and Prom voting no, the motion carried. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to adopt Resolution Approving 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Res2021-357), Ordinance Amending Sections 1015.19 and 1015.33 of the City Code Concerning Utility and Permit Fees (Ord2021-19), Ordinance Amending a Gas Energy Franchise Fee on Centerpoint Energy Minnesota Gas (“Centerpoint Energy”) for Providing Gas Energy Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2021-20), Ordinance Amending Franchise Fee for Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service Within The City Of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2021-21), Ordinance Amending Franchise Fee For Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, D/B/A Xcel Energy, its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2021- 22), Resolution Approving the 2022 Compensation and Classification Plan for Non-Represented Employees (Res2021-358). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to adopt Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No’s. 2021-19, 2021-20, 2021-21, 2021-22 (Res2021-359) With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business (8.1) Approve Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3525 Kilmer Lane and Dispensing with Statutory Requirements for Review by Planning Commission of Conveyance of Property Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty presented this item. In response to questions from the Council, City Attorney Mattick explained the City relied on experts when negotiating this deal. Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty clarified staff is ready to begin the environmental process soon and if something comes up or is found, the City can change or terminate the purchase agreement. Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 14, 2021 Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3525 Kilmer Lane North and Dispensing with Statutory Requirements for Review by Planning Commission of Conveyance of Property (Res2021-360). With Councilmembers Roehl, Prom, Willis, Carroll, McGregor, and Wosje voting yes and Councilmember Davis voting no, the motion carried. (8.2) Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 2005.13 of the City Code and Amendments to Hilde Performance Center, Millennium Garden, Park Facilities and Plymouth Community Center Policies Recreation Manager Hemp presented this item. In response to questions from the Council, Recreation Manager Hemp stated residents with administrative approval can bring alcohol to the places listed in the ordinance. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Section 2005.13 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Liquor and Beer in Parks (Ord2021-23), Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2021-23 (Res2021-361), Resolution Approving Amendments to Hilde Performance Center, Millennium Garden, Park Facilities Rental, and Plymouth Community Center Policies (Res2021-362). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Reports and Staff Recommendations There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations. Adjournment Mayor Wosje recessed the regular meeting at 8:09 p.m. to Rock Elm Tavern, 16605 County Road 24, for a holiday gathering. The holiday gathering concluded at 9:15 p.m. _________________________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator