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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
February 8, 2022
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 February 8, 2022.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember McGregor.
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Solano, Public Works Director Thompson, Deputy Public Works
Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Community and Economic Development Director Parr, Deputy Parks
and Recreation Director Northway, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Senior Planner Drill,
and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
City Council congratulated and praised Parks and Recreation Director Diane Evans for her 20 plus years
of service and wished her well in her retirement.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, 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 Davis, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Minutes of January 25, 2022.
(6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending January 28, 2022 (Res2022‐031).
(6.3) Resolution Approving Water Treatment Chemical Prices for 2022 (Res2022‐ 032).
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(6.4) Resolution Approving Variance for Plymouth TC LLC for Property Located at 3400 Vicksburg Lane
(2021057) (Res2022‐033).
(6.5) Resolution Approving Temporary Easement for the Hwy 169/CSAH 9 Interchange Project
(Res2022‐034).
(6.6) Resolution Approving Temporary On‐Sale Liquor License Application of Providence Academy
(Res2022‐035).
(6.7) Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit for Property Located at 9805 45th Avenue
(2021100) (Res2022‐036).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.1) Approve Site Plan and Variance to Allow Redevelopment of the Former United Hardware Site
Located at 5005 Nathan Lane (Endeavor Development ‐‐ 2021076)
Senior Planner Drill presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill provided the following information:
Planning Commission will require lighting adjustments to comply with City code.
Preservation of trees was a strong message from residents; the developer will be planting 6‐foot
coniferous trees to provide green space and adequate privacy.
Currently, there are no plans to acquire the tax forfeited, state‐owned land to the west.
Brian Schack, Development Manager for Endeavor Development, provided a basic timeline on closing,
demolition, and construction. Mr. Schack also mentioned traffic will be pushed off Schmidt Lake Road up
to Nathan Lane.
City Council addressed concerns about constructing a large building without identified and secured
tenants. Mr. Schack explained this is a common process for this type of development. Mr. Schack also
noted his plan is to begin demolition in June, immediately begin construction, and finish spring of 2023.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt
Resolution Approving Site Plan and Variance for Endeavor Development for Redevelopment of 5005
Nathan Lane with an Office/Warehouse Building (2021076) (Res2022‐037). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
(8.2) Approving 2022 Social Services Funding
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Deputy City Manager Maria Solano presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Deputy City Manager Solano provided the following
information:
Social Services has maintained the same funding level since 2007.
Offered City Council to discuss this in the 2023 budget cycle.
This item is routinely brought to City Council and the public for transparency.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
Resolution Approving 2022 Social Services Funding (Res2022‐038). With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
(8.3) Adopt Resolution Supporting Housing and Local Decision‐Making Authority
Deputy City Manager Solano presented this item, noting the League of Minnesota Cities and the
Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) are looking for a resolution in support of local control to
address local housing needs.
City Council clarified if local cities and counties do not address this issue, the state will take over,
demanding funds to be allocated as they see fit.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution Supporting Housing and Local Decision‐Making Authority (Res2021‐039). With members
Wosje, Davis, Willis, Carroll, and Prom voting yes, and Roehl voting no, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 7:26 p.m.
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator