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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
March 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 March 22, 2022.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Roehl, Davis, and Prom (arrived 7:10
p.m.).
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember McGregor.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Community and Economic
Development Director Parr, Interim Parks and Recreation Director Northway, Public Safety Director
Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Senior Planner
Sommers, Engineering Services Manager McKenzie, Assistant City Engineer Payne, City Forester Buck,
Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Tomlinson, Recreation Manager Kemp, City Attorney Mattick, and
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup.
Plymouth Forum
Clark Gregor, 2940 Xantus Lane, expressed his concern with the rate increase for organic collections and
suggested a free drop‐off site.
Syd Beane, 520 Vinewood Lane N., stated he would like to name County Road 47 native to the Dakota
tribe and his family name.
Audrey Britton, 12500 53rd Avenue N., echoed County Road 47 should be renamed from the rich Dakota
history. Ms. Britton requested an update on the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) position.
Dr. Milind Sohoni, 16640 39th Place N., expressed his concern with language used by Councilmember
Prom during past City Council meetings.
Mayor Wosje noted no comments or responses from City Council members will be allowed during the
Forum. City Attorney Mattick mentioned the open forum is a time restrictive event and this will help
keep the time limit appropriate. City Attorney Mattick also noted if City Council would like to respond, it
may be better suited to come at the end of a City Council meeting. City Manager Callister noted he will
send out written responses tomorrow, noting comments are public but the City does not typically post
or email those responses to the community at large.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Swearing‐in of Part‐time Assistant Chief Greg Jurek
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Fire Chief Coppa presented Greg Jurek with a promotion to part‐time Assistant Chief. City Council
congratulated and welcomed Mr. Jurek to the City of Plymouth.
(4.2) Recognize Retiring Firefighters for Twenty Plus Years of Service
Fire Chief Coppa recognized four part‐time, on‐call retiring firefighters and presented them with a
commemorative shadow box. City Council congratulated each for their years of service.
(4.3) Proclaim May 21, 2022 as “Arbor Day”
City Forrester Buck shared the City of Plymouth has been a tree city USA since 1984. City Forrester Buck
mentioned there will be improvements to Fazendin Park including fruit orchards and shrubs for
pollinators. In the next couple of years, there will also be evergreen areas, nuts, and seeds in the years
to follow. After questions from City Council, City Forrester Buck explained five to six Ash trees are
currently being treated to prevent insects infecting new plants.
Mayor Wosje proclaimed May 21, 2022 as Arbor Day which will be celebrated at Fazendin Park.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, 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 Willis, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Minutes of March 8, 2022.
(6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending March 11, 2022 (Res2022‐082).
(6.3) Accept 2022 Work Plans for the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and Environmental
Quality Committee.
(6.4) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Perl Gardens (2020058) (Res2022‐
083).
(6.5) Resolution Approving Iron Enhanced Filtration Basin Agreement for Independent School District
#284 (Wayzata High School) (Res2022‐084), Resolution Approving Storm Water Agreement for Reinhard
Industrial Park (Res2022‐085), Resolution Approving Storm Water Agreement for Busch Land LLC
(Res2022‐086), and Resolution Approving Amended and Restated Stormwater Agreement for Free
Lutheran Theological Seminary Corporation (Res2022‐087).
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(6.6) Resolution Designating the Consulting Engineer for the 2023 Vicksburg Lane Landscaping
Improvements (St230006) (Res2022‐088).
(6.7) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application of Wings for Widows (Res2022‐
089).
(6.8) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application of Plymouth Civic League May 13
(Res2022‐090), Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application of Plymouth Civic League
July 5 (Res2022‐091), Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application of Plymouth Civic
League July 23 (Res2022‐092), Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application of Plymouth
Civic League October 6 (Res2022‐093).
(6.9) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall on Property Located at
16725 57th Avenue North (Res2022‐094), Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a
Retaining Wall on Property Located at 6040 Kimberly Lane North (Res2022‐095).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.1) Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing, Award of Contract, and Approve Supplemental
Agreement for the 2022 Vicksburg Lane Improvements (ST229005)
Assistant City Engineer Payne presented this item and summarized the roadway, utility, pedestrian, and
streetscape improvements and the assessment policy including ways to reduce as many road closures as
possible.
In response to questions from the Council, Assistant City Engineer Payne provided the following
information:
Contractor has done sub‐contract work with Plymouth previously, bids were competitive
Modified phasing to reduce road closures and impact on residents and businesses
Utilize pavement to create bump outs for pedestrian safety by the elementary school
City Attorney Mattick advised that ordering improvements resolution, per statue, requires 4/5 of all
members of the Council. He understood the statute to mean the vote would require a 4/5 majority of
the full Council. He clarified that special assessments are procedurally driven and if the City does not
follow procedure, it can be challenged. If an improper vote is taken, it has the potential to be challenged
at any given time.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to table
consideration of award of contract and supplemental agreement for the 2022 Vicksburg Lane
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Improvements (ST229005) until the April 12, 2022 City Council meeting. With members Davis, Willis,
Wosje, Carroll, and Prom voting yes, and Councilmember Roehl abstaining, the motion carried 5‐0.
City Attorney Mattick noted usually there is a 60‐day provision period to award contracts. Deputy Public
Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty stated if the City waits on awarding this contract until the end of
April, it will push against the construction deadline.
Mayor Wosje suggested adhering to the advice and professional opinion of Deputy Public Works
Director/City Engineer LaBounty who declared the island will make crossing the street safer.
City Manager Callister noted if City Council delays this project, it could potentially delay project orders
and may delay the bid until next year, causing inflation costs to rise and potentially decrease the
number of bids.
(7.2) Public Hearing on Establishing Tax Increment Financing District 7‐11 (Doran, Bassett Creek
Apartments)
Community and Economic Development Director Parr and Senior Planner Sommers presented this item
and requested the Council open the public hearing and hold it over until after General Business Item 8.1.
Community and Economic Development Director Parr discussed parking in detail and suggested basing
parking spaces on how many bedrooms are in each apartment versus of how many apartment units are
in the building.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing and continued it until General Business Item 8.1 was complete.
General Business
(8.1) Comprehensive Plan Reguiding and Text Amendment, Rezoning, PUD General Plan, and
Preliminary Plat for Bassett Creek Apartment at 10000 Highway 55 (Doran RE Partners LLC ‐ 2021081)
Community and Economic Development Director Parr stated if parking causes a need for public safety,
the City would have the ability to go to the developer, require more parking, and the violation of the
ordinance could be enforced.
Tony Kuechle, representing Doran Development, addressed the parking concerns and commented he
believes Plymouth’s parking ordinance is outdated and should be adjusted according to new guidelines.
Mr. Kuechle stated this project has more parking than any project he has done in 10 years so he feels
confident it will be enough.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Kuechle provided the following information:
More parking could be available, if needed
Parking is on the bottom two levels with some dedicated stalls for larger vehicles
10% of the parking stalls will be EV charging stations with ability to increase to 20%
Currently not meeting the wetland buffer setback but meeting the watershed requirement
Spreading out the 20% of affordable housing units across all apartment sizes
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Without TIF, this land would be unusable
Revitalize this area by marketing to empty nesters and higher age residents
Possible site improvements to add sidewalk
Community and Economic Development Director Parr stated this project did not have any shadow
issues because it was located far enough to the north of the site.
Stacy Kvilvang of Ehlers and Associates shared details on the tax increment with specific dates and
amounts.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing, which was opened during Item 7.2.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Reguide Roughly 7.4‐Acres from C‐O to
MXD And Text Amendment to Increase the Density Maximums in the MXD Guiding for “Bassett Creek
Apartments” (2021081) (Res2022‐096), Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City
Code to Reclassify Certain Land Located at 10000 Highway 55 (2021081) (Ord2022‐03), Resolution
Approving Findings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land Located at 10000 Highway 55 (2021081) (Res2022‐
097), and Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat for Doran RE Partners, LLC for
“Bassett Creek Apartments” for Properties Located at 10000 Highway 55 (2021081) (Res2022‐098). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution Approving the Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 7;
Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 7‐11 (Doran) within Development District No. 7;
Approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor and Authorizing the Execution of a Development
Agreement (Res2022‐099) and Resolution Approving the Terms of up to a $50,000 Interfund Loan in
Connection with Proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 7‐11 (Res2022‐100). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.2) Adopt Ordinance Adopting Ward Boundaries, Resolution Adopting Precinct Boundaries, and
Resolution Designating Polling Locations
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and updated City Council on the
progress.
In response to questions from the Council, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup clarified the City
boundary deadline is March 29, 2022 and the City will provide community outreach to educate the
public on changes to their ward boundaries and polling locations.
Hennepin County Commissioner Anderson suggested a small change to precinct 20 and 21 in order to
balance Hennepin County’s district populations. The change would be on the western edge of precinct
21 and would use Larch Lane as the precinct boundary, setting precinct 21 as the largest and precinct 20
as the 3rd smallest in population.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
Resolution Adopting Precinct Boundaries with a Change to the Precinct Boundary Line to Use Larch Lane
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Between Precinct 20 and Precinct 21. With Councilmembers Davis, Carroll, Wosje voting in favor and
Councilmembers Roehl, Prom, Willis voting against, motion failed 3‐3.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt Ordinance
Adopting Ward Boundaries for the City of Plymouth (Ord2022‐04), Resolution Adopting Precinct
Boundaries for the City of Plymouth (Res2022‐101), and Resolution Designating Polling Locations for
2022 Elections (Res2022‐102). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator