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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
February 22, 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 22, 2022.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Public Works Director Thompson,
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Northway, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa,
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Assistant City Engineer Payne, Senior Planner
Drill, Recreation Manager Kemp, Community Relation Officer Long, Fire Fighter Walstien, City Attorney
Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup.
Plymouth Forum
Representative Ginny Klevorn voiced her concern, as a neighbor, and explained the community would
like the City to save and enhance green space in new housing developments.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Recognize Board and Commission Members (Mayor Jeff Wosje)
Mayor Wosje recognized, congratulated, and provided certificates to Commission and Board members
who ended their terms.
(4.2) Receive Updates on Legislative Priorities from State Legislators, Metropolitan Council
Member, and County Commissioners
Representative Ginny Klevorn, District 44A, updated the Council on the multitude of projects she has
worked on and the need to pay attention to the discrepancy between the school district boundaries and
the legislative district boundaries.
City Council thanked Representative Klevorn for her hard work with the City of Plymouth.
Representative Patty Acomb, District 44B, discussed Plymouth’s priorities and her work at the Capital.
Mayor Wosje thanked Representative Acomb and indicated he appreciated her hard work.
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Representative Ryan Winkler, District 46A and majority leader, discussed his role and the wonderful
work of Representatives to get bills to the House floor, passed through the Senate, and to the Governor.
Representative Winkler also mentioned he will continue to prioritize public safety to address the rise in
crime.
City Council thanked Representative Winkler for his support and wished him well in his next venture.
Senator Ann Johnson Stewart provided updates on her work. She discussed her work with MnDOT and
Hennepin County to optimize how federal money will be spent. Senator Johnson Stewart mentioned her
meeting with the various Chiefs of Police to address rising crime and use federal money to supply
departments with ballistic vests.
City Council thanked Senator Johnson Stewart for her work with the City of Plymouth.
Metropolitan Council Member Judy Johnson updated the Council on her work and priorities. She
expressed her long‐time support of the transit system and affordable housing. She thanked City
Manager Callister for his active role in the City’s activities.
Hennepin County Commissioners’ staff Amy Van Schepen and Bill Emory discussed their priorities of
transit, transportation, and affordable housing. They also commented on the jurisdictional transfer for
the County Road 47 project and bringing more attention to small business and non‐profits. Emory
discussed support for law enforcement’s embedded social worker program to provide de‐escalation
strategies and other support.
City Council thanked Van Schepen and Emory for their work and the dedication they have shown.
(4.3) Recognize Police Citizen Academy graduates (Public Safety Director Erik Fadden)
Public Safety Director Fadden congratulated and thanked the Citizen Police Academy graduates for their
hard work over the 12‐week program.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Consent item Nos. 6.12 and 6.14 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General
Business as No. 8.2 and No. 8.3 respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Minutes of February 8, 2022
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(6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending February 11, 2021 (Res2022‐040).
(6.3) Resolution Designating Municipal State Aid Streets Addition of MSAS 210 – County Road 47 –
From CSAH 101 to Northwest Blvd (CSAH 61) (Res2022‐041).
(6.4) Resolution Approving an Eight‐Year Extension to the Existing Conditional Use Permit and Minor
Site Changes to the Master Plan for Providence Academy, 15100 Schmidt Lake Road (2021098)
(Res2022‐042).
(6.5) Resolution to Authorize an Expenditure from the DWI Resource Planning Fund for Technology
Upgrade (Res2022‐043).
(6.6) Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit for Property Located at 16305 36th Avenue
(2022001) (Res2022‐044).
(6.7) Resolution to Approve the 2022‐2025 Residential Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant
Agreement with Hennepin County (Res2022‐045).
(6.8) Resolution Awarding Contract and Increasing CIP Amount to $850,000.00 for Plymouth Creek
Playfield Parking Lot Reconstruction Project (PR150001.211) (Res2022‐046).
(6.9) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Fields of Vicksburg (2021060)
(Res2022‐047), and Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Meadow Ridge Estates
(2018014) (Res2022‐048).
(6.10) Resolution Approving Lawful Gambling Application of Plymouth Lions at Flippin Dough LLC,
D/B/A Broadway Pizza Plymouth, 13705 27th Avenue North (Res2022‐049).
(6.11) Resolution Approving Renewal of Consumption and Display Permit for Samarkand Restaurant
LLC. D/B/A Samarkand Restaurant, 16 Nathan Lane North (Res2022‐ 050).
(6.12) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.2).
(6.13) Resolution Approving Hot Mix Asphalt Prices for 2022 (Res2022‐051).
(6.14) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.3).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.1) Public Hearing on Partial Easement Vacation of Lot 1, Block 1, Plymouth Preserve
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Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty presented this item and recommended holding a
public hearing.
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 Vacation of a Portion of Drainage and Utility Easement of Lot 1, Block 1,
Plymouth Preserve (Res2022‐052). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.2) Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing and Award of Contract for The Hidden Lake and
Beacon Heights 2nd Street Reconstruction Project (ST229001)
Public Works Director Thompson presented this item and highlighted the conditions of the road,
payment options, and a timeline for completion. He explained that added language will include
contractor requirements to minimize the inconvenience to residents.
Per inquiry of the Council, Public Works Director Thompson explained contractors are required to
provide access for residents to get to their homes. He noted this contractor has completed projects of
this size and magnitude.
Mayor Wosje opened up public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
Resolution Ordering Improvement for the Hidden Lake and Beacon Heights 2nd Edition Street
Reconstruction Project (ST229001) (Res2022‐053), Resolution Awarding Contract for Hidden Lake and
Beacon Heights 2nd Street Reconstruction Project (ST229001) (Res2022‐054), and Resolution Adopting
the Special Assessments for the Hidden Lake and Beacon Heights 2nd Edition Street Reconstruction
Project (ST229001) (Res2022‐055). With All Members Voting in Favor, the motion carried.
General Business
(8.1) Approve Fire State Aid Allocation Agreement with the Plymouth Fire Relief Association
Deputy City Manager Solano presented this item.
Michael Walstein, Station 3 firefighter, discussed this item, noting it has been an on‐going project since
2018 and in 2020, policies were passed into law and enacted sharing this agreement as quickly as
possible. Mr. Walstein also mentioned this agreement would improve the relationship with City staff
and their pension.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to adopt
Resolution Authorizing a Fire State Aid Allocation Agreement Between the City of Plymouth and the
Plymouth Fire Relief Association (Res2022‐056). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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City Manager Callister thanked Mr. Walstein and the Fire Relief Association and recognized the
participants for their continued help, stating this was quite an accomplishment.
(8.2) Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for County Road 47
Reconstruction Project ‐ Phase 1 (ST220001) (Previously item No. 6.12)
Councilmember Willis stated he requested this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda to inform the
public of the benefits and information related to this project by requesting City staff share a
presentation about this project.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty provided a brief presentation highlighting the
advantages of widening the road, creating turn lanes, bike lanes, lowering the speed limit to 40 mph,
and creating a pedestrian underpass to increase safety for elementary children.
In response to questions from the Council, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty
provided the following information:
Wheelchair access will be graded at 5% or less
Children will not have to cross at a signal but rather through the underpass
State Aid rules designate the passive bike lane on the road
Straightening the curve would increase width but could provide City Council with exact
dimensions
Restriping the road occurs every 3 years
Mayor Wosje announced that a naming contest for the road will be open to public the first week of
March.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the County Road
47 Reconstruction Project T – Phase 1 (ST220001) (Res2022‐057). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
(8.3) Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for “Dunkirk Lane Development” for Property located at 5815
Dunkirk Lane and 5835 Dunkirk Lane (Rachel Development‐2021096). (Previously item No. 6.14)
Councilmember Willis requested this be pulled from the Consent Agenda for consideration of
preliminary plat discussion.
Mayor Wosje requested an abbreviated staff report.
Senior Planner Drill provided a short staff report highlighting how the easement, sewer line, force line,
and lift station would be implemented.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill provided the following information:
The language of temporary would be defined as such time until the property to the north
develops
The ghost plat has been shared with the property owner to the north
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Details on why a temporary cul‐de‐sac would create an easier access for the turn around
Paul Robinson, representing Rachel Development, explained it would not be the city’s obligation to
maintain the lift station.
In response to further questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill provided the following
information:
The lift station would be something to work out in the next phase
Currently, no signed agreement on the easement to the north
Explained in detail how the lift station and the easements would function
Explained there would not be a greenway trail through the plat but residents would be able to
continue on the sidewalk to get to the trail off of Dunkirk
Developer will send communication of proximity of dog park to this development
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty noted if the lift station did not function anymore,
it could be paved over.
Per request of the Council, Senior Planner Drill and Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
LaBounty described the plan to preserve the trees to the south.
Paul Wardell, 16395 County Road 47, stated concern about the number of trees being removed and
would like City Council to discuss this further.
Paul Hetchler, 5855 Dunkirk Lane, property owner to the north of development, wondered if the cost for
removal of the temporary lift station would be placed on him. Mr. Hetchler is also concerned about
protection of the roots of the canopy trees that are close to the property line.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty addressed removing the lift station in the future
and stated the home owner would not be required to connect to that sewer line; a future developer
would be required to make the sewer connection.
Senior Planner Drill referenced the Planning Commission report indicating the plan can remove 50% of
the trees without reforestation. The current plan is to remove 58% of the trees which requires more
trees to be planted. There was discussion about a meeting with the City Forester, developer, and Mr.
Hetchler to discuss the trees that are currently on the lot line.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code to Classify Certain Land Located at
5815 Dunkirk Lane and 5835 Dunkirk Lane (2021096) (Ord2022‐01), Resolution Approving Findings of
Fact for the Rezoning of Land Located at 5815 Dunkirk Lane and 5835 Dunkirk Lane (2021096) (Res2022‐
58), and Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Rachel Development for “Dunkirk Lane
Development” for Properties located at 5815 Dunkirk Lane and 5835 Dunkirk Lane (2021096) (Res2022‐
59). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Senior Planner Drill stated language regarding digging up the lift station will be in the final plat
agreement.
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Reports and Staff Recommendations
City Manager Callister spoke briefly about the Fire Relief Association Agreement and personally thanked
Chief Coppa for his hard work.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 9:03 p.m.
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator