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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 07-26-2022Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of July 26, 2022 Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting July 26, 2022 Deputy Mayor McGregor 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 July 26, 2022. COUNCIL PRESENT: Councilmembers Roehl, Prom, Willis, Carroll (arrived at 7:02 p.m.), McGregor and Davis. COUNCIL ABSENT: Mayor Wosje. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Community and Economic Development Director Parr, Public Works Director Thompson, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Park and Recreation Director Tomlinson, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, City Attorney Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup. Plymouth Forum John Gavin, 1422 Larch Lane, provided the Council with handouts detailing his concerns with his driveway due to the construction project happening next to his residence. Deputy Mayor McGregor suggested Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty prepare a document for the Council, and staff will contact Mr. Gavin on this issue. Steve Japps, 4570 Weston Lane, updated the Council with statistics and information on climate control and expressed his desire for the residents of Plymouth to take action. Presentations and Public Information Announcements Councilmember Carroll announced he would not be seeking reelection but will be running for a seat in the Legislature. He expressed his appreciation for his time on the City Council and the relationships that have been made. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of July 26, 2022 Consent Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Roehl, to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items: (6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Minutes of June 28, 2022. (6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending July 15, 2022 (Res2022‐183). (6.3) Resolution Approving Final Closeout for the Zachary Water Treatment Plant Coatings Rehabilitation Project (WA219003/NCIP2102) (Res2022‐184). (6.4) Resolution Approving Final Closeout for the Mission Farms Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (ST200001) (Res2022‐185). (6.5) Resolution Approving Purchase of Tandem Axle Dump Truck with Snow/Ice Control Related Equipment (Res2022‐186). (6.6) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for Retaining Walls within Drainage and Utility Easements within The Pines at Elm Creek Neighborhood (Res2022‐187). (6.7) Resolution Approving Lifting “No Parking” Restrictions for a Portion of the South Side of 34th Avenue North East of Plymouth Boulevard (Res2022‐188). (6.8) Resolution Approving Termination of Water Quality Filtration Basin Maintenance Agreement for Fretham 23rd (A10182324) (Res2022‐189). (6.9) Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Contract for “Vicksburg Ridge 2nd Addition” for Property Located at 4430 Vicksburg Lane (2022046) (Res2022‐190), Resolution Adopting Assessments for Water and Sanitary Sewer for Vicksburg Ridge 2nd Addition (2022046) (Res2022‐191). (6.10) Resolution Approving a Variance for Adam and Ashley Tarr for Property Located at 6000 Jonquil Lane (2022042) (Res2022‐192). (6.11) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Property Located at 16000 41st Avenue (2022044) (Res2022‐193). (6.12) Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Funding and Approving the Submission of the Application for Grant Funds for the Four Seasons Mall Redevelopment Project (Res2022‐194), Resolution Approving Application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Redevelopment Grant Program (Res2022‐195). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of July 26, 2022 Public Hearings (7.1) Public Hearing on Off‐Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application of Castle Royale Spirits LLC D/B/A Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North, Unit B City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and clarified the change of ownership. She stated the Police Department conducted a background check, found no concerns, and the City provided proper notification. Deputy Mayor McGregor opened the public hearing. Lucas Castle, 349 Margaret Circle, Wayzata, gave a brief overview of the renovations being done. City Council thanked Mr. Castle for bringing this business to Plymouth. Deputy Mayor McGregor closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt Resolution Approving Off‐Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application of Castle Royale Spirits LLC D/B/A Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North #B (Res2022‐196). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business (8.1) Authorize Soliciting Bids for Demolition of Four Seasons Mall Public Works Director Thompson presented this item. In response to questions from the Council, Public Works Director Thompson provided the following information:  City owned property including the parking lot will be seeded and turned into temporary green space.  Pilons on property are still being discussed.  Goal of project is to broker a deal to get the site redeveloped. Community and Economic Development Director Parr stated there has been discussions on where the money would come from for this project and concluded it would all fall under one big negotiation. She noted the developer, Wellington, does have concerns about overall cost due to inflation. The Council expressed concern with the continued vandalism and break‐ins occurring at the site. City Attorney Mattick noted the City would not likely be held liable but that anyone can attempt to file a lawsuit. In response to further questions from the Council, Public Works Director Thompson provided the following information:  City would not be responsible for maintaining the property except to abide by the City standard with regard to grass height. Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of July 26, 2022  Signage enforcing the temporary open space usage of property will be included in the packet that will come back to City Council. Casey Dzieweczynski, developer with Wellington, stated negotiations regarding the TIF agreement are on‐going and explained the rising costs of this project. He stated since Wellington started negotiating this deal, each unit cost approximately $170,000. Presently, other general contractors have bid it out and each unit cost is running approximately $220,000 which is an overall increase of $14 million for the entire project. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt Resolution Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Demolition of the Four Seasons Mall (Res2022‐197). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Deputy Mayor McGregor questioned if funding would come out of the Transit Fund. City Manager Callister stated yes it would. (8.2) Designate Engineer and Approve Interfund Loan for the County Road 47 Reconstruction ‐ Phase 2 Project (ST230002) Public Works Director Thompson presented this item and noted it is the City’s top infrastructure priority. In response to questions from the Council, Public Works Director Thompson and City Manager Callister provided the following information:  The resolution tonight is for a $650,000 investment into the project that will provide more information and detail.  The City proposes to use $5 million of the $7.5 million allocated from ARPA.  This item will come back to City Council to award developer.  City staff suggested using the engineering firm, Kimley‐Horn.  The project could be altered if costs come in too high or something changes.  Could still use state bonding money on any part of project that remains unbuilt at time of approval. The Council discussed several options to gain more funding such as a proposed TIF Interfund loan, reaching out to Hennepin County again for additional funding help, and to put it on the next legislative session. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt Resolution Designating Consulting Engineer for Final Design Engineering and Construction Engineering for the County Road 47 Reconstruction – Phase 2 Project (ST230002) (Res2022‐198), Resolution Approving the Terms of an Interfund Loan in Connection with a Proposed Tax Increment Financing District (Res2022‐199). With Councilmembers Davis, Willis, Carroll, Roehl, McGregor voting in favor and Councilmember Prom voting against, the motion carried (5‐1). Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of July 26, 2022 Reports and Staff Recommendations Councilmember Roehl stated he had previously shared that he would not be seeking reelection, and he is now sharing that he will be stepping down from the Council in August and will no longer be a resident of Plymouth. He thanked the residents for electing him and letting him serve the City of Plymouth. The Council all thanked Councilmember Roehl for his years of service on the Council and wished him well in the future. City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup noted the procedural process at the next City Council meeting will be to approve and declare the vacancy on Aug. 16, 2022 with staff to bring options on moving forward. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to accept the resignation of Councilmember Roehl effective July 31, 2022. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adjournment Deputy Mayor McGregor adjourned the regular meeting at 7:57 p.m. _________________________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator