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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
March 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 March 8, 2022.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: none
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Solano, Public Works Director Thompson, Community and
Economic Development Director Parr, Interim Parks and Recreation Director Northway, Fire Chief
Coppa, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Police Captain Reed, Recreation Manager
Kemp, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup.
Plymouth Forum
Kristin Kling, 4955 Weston Lane N., expressed her concern with the loss of the DEI position.
Audra Rudys, 18005 27th Place N., offered her thanks on passing the budget but would like to see more
transparency in the future. She also noted her concern regarding comments made during a previous City
Council meeting.
Kimberly Nguyen, 2510 Woodruff Spur, Wayzata, expressed her concern and disappointment with the
loss of the DEI position and previous comments made during a City Council meeting.
Chen Zhou, 5660 Comstock Lane N., thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak and expressed his
concern over a City Council member’s comment during a previous City Council meeting.
Audrey Britton. 12500 53rd Ave N., expressed her concern over language used during a previous City
Council meeting and voiced her support for the diversity, equity, and inclusion position.
Council Member Prom addressed the public forum speakers.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Presentation from Robbinsdale Schools Superintendent David Engstrom
Mr. Engstrom provided a district update. He also provided a brief introduction of himself and stated he
is happy to be back in Minnesota. He thanked the City Council for their involvement and support for
Plymouth schools within the Robbinsdale school district.
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City Council thanked Mr. Engstrom for attending and inquired about the student drop off lines and the
snow days policy. Mr. Engstrom stated his first priority is to keep students safe.
(4.2) Recognize Rotary Club of Plymouth for a Donation of 4 AED’s for the Plymouth Community
Center
Recreation Manager Hemp presented a donation of 4 AED’s to the Plymouth Community Center. These
AED’s will be placed on each level of the facility in case of an emergency.
Russ Carlson, Rotary Club member and co‐chair of Heart Safe Plymouth, expressed his thanks and
gratitude for these state‐of‐the‐art AED’s.
(4.3) Recognize Plymouth Wayzata Youth Baseball Association
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Northway expressed her enthusiasm for city youth sports and
celebrated the partnerships between youth sports and the City of Plymouth. Board Members Ryan
Boutwell and Sara Humann stated their appreciation on the partnership with the City and association.
(4.4) Voter and Campaign Registration
City Council clarified the voter and campaign registration process. City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator
Gallup stated local offices will be on the November ballot with the filing period in August.
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
Item No. 6.10 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as No. 8.2.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council Minutes from Regular Minutes of February 22, 2022.
(6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending February 25, 2022 (Res2022‐060).
(6.3) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East
Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐061), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report,
Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for the Pineview Lane
and Plum Tree East Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐062), Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East
Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐063), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and
Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East Rehabilitation
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Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐064), and Resolution Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the
Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐065).
(6.4) Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the
15th Avenue Improvement Project (ST220003) (Res2022‐066), Resolution Receiving Preliminary
Engineering Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for
the 15th Avenue Improvement Project (ST220003) (Res2022‐067), Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the 15th Avenue Improvement Project
(ST220003) (Res2022‐068), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and Ordering Preparation of
Proposed Assessment for the 15th Avenue Improvement Project (ST220003) (Res2022‐069), and
Resolution Calling for Public Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the 15th Avenue Improvement Project
(ST220003) (Res2022‐070).
(6.5) Ordinance Renaming Particular Streets in the City, Specifically, 5700‐5940 Lawndale Lane North
as Peony Lane North and 5941‐6200 Lawndale Lane North as Maple Grove Parkway (Ord2022‐02), and
Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2022‐02 (Res2022‐071).
(6.6) Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding and Acquisition of Easements from
Leonard and Judy Luedke County Road 47 Reconstruction – Phase 1 Project (ST220001) (Res2022‐072).
(6.7) Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Fretham 23rd Addition (2014035)
(Res2022‐073).
(6.8) Resolution Approving a Variance for Matthew Dunn for Property Located at 4130 Juneau Lane
(2022007) (Res2022‐074).
(6.9) Resolution Approving the Application and Allocation of Fiscal Year 2022 Community
Development Block Grant Program Funds (Res2022‐075).
(6.10) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.2).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.1) Public Hearing on Wine and On‐Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Brew Park
Plymouth, LLC D/B/A Brew Park, 2605 Fernbrook Lane North
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item.
Jamie Young, 2605 Fernbrook, Brew Park and director of operations, stated she will let the community
know when it is up and running and offered to answer questions.
In response to questions from the Council, Ms. Young provided the following information:
There will be a 5,000 square foot playground for dogs
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Brew Park will provide bar food and beverages
Indoor facility will have revolutionary turf and cleaning stations
Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in June
No concerns were expressed by surrounding neighbors
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to adopt
Resolution Approving Wine and On‐Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Brew Park
Plymouth, LLC D/B/A Brew Park, 2605 Fernbrook Lane North (Res2022‐076). With all members voting in
favor, motion carried.
(7.2) Public Hearing on Redistricting Ward and Precinct Boundaries
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and stated the intent is to educate the
public on the redistricting process and provide details on three options. She summarized the 3 options
and noted the City will provide community engagement through Plymouth News and social media.
Mayor Wosje opened public hearing.
Audrey Britton, 12500 53rd Ave. N., expressed her opinions on the redistricting process and suggested
redistricting using common interests and neighborhoods.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
The City Council discussed the options and favored Option A. It was noted the City Council will consider
adoption of the ordinance establishing ward boundaries and resolutions adopting precinct boundaries
and polling place locations at the March 22, 2022 City Council meeting.
General Business
(8.1) Station 73 Transit and Regional Improvement Program (TRIP)
City Engineer LaBounty presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, City Engineer LaBounty provided the following information:
Two grants have been identified to help fund this project
Staff would like coordination with MnDOT on Highway 55 project
If timed with MnDOT, it would save the City $500,000
City Engineer LaBounty summarized the proposal by stating if the resolution is passed tonight, the City
will continue to support the grant application and final design. He also stated it would cost the City
approximately $750,000 for a final design contract and the City would not move forward if grants were
not received.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution Approving 2022 Raise Discretionary Grant Application (Res2022‐077), Resolution Approving
2022 Regional Solicitation Application for Federal Multi‐Use Trail and Bicycle Facilities Grant (Res2022‐
078), Resolution Amending the 2022‐2031 Capital Improvement Plan (Res2022‐079), and Resolution
Designating Consulting Engineer for the Station 73 Transit and Eagle Lake Regional Trail Improvement
Project Final Design and Bidding Services (St230003) (Res2022‐080). With Councilmembers Davis, Willis,
Roehl, Wosje, McGregor, and Carrol voting in favor, and Councilmember Prom voting against, the
motion carried 6‐1.
(8.2) Call for a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Educational Facilities Revenue Notes and Authorize
the Publication of a Notice of the Hearing for Southwest Christian High School Project (Res2022‐081)
(Previously item No. 6.10)
Deputy City Manager Maria Solano introduced the applicant.
Catherine Courtney, bond counsel with Taft and representing Southwest Christian High School,
explained she is reaching out to Plymouth to receive bonds issued by the City. Ms. Courtney further
explained this is a common practice for municipalities to reach out to other cities.
Deputy City Manager Solano summarized the proposal by stating the City had no other financial bond
obligations in 2022, can fully support this, and will receive .5% of the $10 million bond in return.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roehl, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to adopt
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Educational Facilities Revenue Notes and
Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of the Hearing (Southwest Christian High School Project)
(Res2022‐081). With Councilmembers Roehl, Wosje, Carroll, Prom and McGregor voting in favor, and
Councilmembers Davis and Willis voting against, the motion carried 5‐2.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator