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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 04-26-2022Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of April 26, 2022 Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 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 April 26, 2022. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Carroll, Roehl (arrived 7:36 p.m.), Prom, McGregor, and Willis. COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Davis. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Public Works Director Thompson, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Community and Economic Development Director Parr, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Deputy Director Park and Recreation Thomlinson, Deputy Police Chief Kuhnly, Engineering Services Manager McKenzie, Recreation Manager Hemp, 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 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 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 April 12, 2022. (6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 15, 2022 (Res2022‐122). Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 4 Regular Meeting of April 26, 2022 (6.3) Resolution Terminating Lease Agreement with Plymouth Presbyterian Church and Entering into Lease Agreement with Invest Plymouth I for the Dunkirk Park and Ride Lot (Res2022‐123), Resolution Approving a Partial Release of Recorded City Council Actions (Res2022‐124). (6.4) Resolution Approving Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Fiscal Years 2023‐2027 (Res2022‐125). (6.5) Resolution of Support for Community Project Funding Program Request (Res2022‐126). (6.6) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment and Variance for Eagle Ridge Partners for Property Located at 5905 Trenton Lane (2022006) (Res2022‐127). (6.7) Resolution Adopting Assessments for Water and Sanitary Sewer for the Highlands on Dunkirk (2022025) (Res2022‐128), Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for Rachel Development for “The Highlands on Dunkirk” for Properties Located at 5815 Dunkirk Lane and 5835 Dunkirk Lane (2022025) (Res2022‐129). 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 Green Jade, Inc. D/B/A Peoples Organic Plymouth, 3500 Vicksburg Lane North, Suite 700 City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and stated police completed the background check and city staff notified residents of public hearing. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Michael Swafford, 15805 24th Ave., owner of Peoples Organic stated their menu offers vegan and gluten free options with the food sourced locally. He noted they will serve the same type of liquor as the Minnetonka restaurant. City Council congratulated him and indicated they are looking forward to this new restaurant in Plymouth. Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt Resolution Approving Wine and On‐Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License Applications of Green Jade, Inc. D/B/A Peoples Organic Plymouth, 3500 Vicksburg Lane North, Suite 700 (Res2022‐130). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (7.2) Public Improvement and Assessment Hearing and Award of Contract for the Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) Engineering Services Manager McKenzie presented this item. Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 4 Regular Meeting of April 26, 2022 In response to questions from the Council, Engineering Services Manager McKenzie provided the following information:  Clarified the difference between a full‐depth reclamation (FDR) and a mill and overlay.  Spot repair to valves or pipes will still be done if necessary.  Payment options are in packet and if approved, construction could start late spring. Mayor Wosje opened public hearing. Larry Brauch, 17525 46th Ave. N., President of Homeowners Association (HOA), expressed his concern with the assessment distribution process, specifically regarding the $5,000 assessment on the HOA property, and provided City Council with possible solutions. Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing. City Attorney Mattick clarified the special assessment policy has changed since 2001 and current policy addressed assessing this location. Mayor Wosje requested clarification on the assessment calculation estimates. Engineering Services Manager McKenzie explained the assessment costs to residents on Pineview Lane. Engineering Services Manager McKenzie summarized the current city policy, noting it looks at front footage and areas that are able to be divided into separate parcels and that is how he came up with the five equivalent units (EAU’s). In response to questions from the Council, Engineering Services Manager McKenzie and City Attorney Mattick provided the following clarification:  Property is classified residential.  Assessments are directed to the property, not the person.  Concerned about setting new precedence for street frontage improvements. Public Works Director Thompson stated the City could revisit the special assessment policy and requested consistency across all properties. City Attorney Mattick explained the difference between the special assessments paid for by residents versus the assessments paid for by the HOA. Public Works Director Thompson and City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director LaBounty explained they will look into assessments of similar projects and provide information to the City Council. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt Resolution Ordering Improvement for the Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐131), Resolution Adopting Assessments for Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐132), Resolution Awarding Contract for Pineview Lane and Plum Tree East Rehabilitation Project (ST229002) (Res2022‐133) with the friendly amendment to remove the HOA Property (PID 811822330003 for $5,000.00) from the assessment roll for further discussion at the next meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 4 Regular Meeting of April 26, 2022 City Council discussed changes to the assessment policy on HOAs, possible reduction of assessment costs, and urgency of the project. General Business There was no general business. Reports and Staff Recommendations There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations. Closed Meeting Per MN Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(A) (10.1) Closed Meeting Per State Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(A) To Conduct City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation At 7:56 p.m. Mayor Wosje announced the Council will be closing the meeting per MN Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(A), to conduct City Manager’s Annual Performance Evaluation. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember McGregor to close the meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adjournment Mayor Wosje reconvened and adjourned the regular meeting at 10:45 p.m. _________________________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator