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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
August 16, 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 August 16, 2022.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
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,
Planning Manager McGuire, Interim Finance Manager Larson, Public Works Operations Manager
Browen, 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
(4.1) Present Annual Financial Overview (City Manager Dave Callister)
City Manager Callister provided a detailed presentation on the City’s financial budget. The 10‐year
financial plan along with the presentation is on the city’s website. City Manager Callister also noted he is
available for questions or to provide more information.
(4.2) Present 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Aaron Nielson, from Malloy,
Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., PA) (Interim Finance Director Dalton Larson)
Interim Finance Manager Larson introduced Mr. Nielson who shared the audited findings and noted
there were no findings of non‐compliance. The only area of improvement would be the timely payment
of invoices. The City does complete an annual financial report and continues to meet the fund balance.
Deputy City Manager Solano presented the 2020 award for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
and noted that this marked the 39th consecutive year the City of Plymouth has received this award.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
Resolution Accepting the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit (Res2022‐200). With
all member voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.9 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as No. 8.4.
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 July 26, 2022.
(6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending August 5, 2022 (Res2022‐201).
(6.3) Resolution Approving the Collateral Assignment and Subordination of Development Agreement
and TIF Note (Res2022‐202).
(6.4) Ordinances Amending Zoning Code and City Code (Ord2022‐10), (Ord2022‐11), (Ord2022‐12),
and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2022‐10, Ordinance No. 2022‐11, and
Ordinance No. 2022‐12 (Res2022‐203).
(6.5) Resolution Accepting Utilities and Streets for Continual Maintenance for Cranberry Ridge
(2020041) (Res2022‐204).
(6.6) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for The Mt. Olivet Stream and Parkers Lake Channel
Improvements (WR150003) (Res2022‐205).
(6.7) Resolution Designating the Consulting Engineer for the 2023 City Center Rehabilitation
(ST230001) (Res2022‐206).
(6.8) Accept Financial Review for year ending December 31, 2021 and Resolution Approving
Operating Transfers Between Funds (Res2022‐207), Resolution Adopting Amended 2021 Budget
(Res20222‐208).
(6.9) This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as Item
No. 8. 4.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Public Hearings
(7.1) Public Hearing on Off‐Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application of GENGREEN LLC, D/B/A
MGM Wine & Spirits Plymouth, 3900 Vinewood Lane North #1
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item. Police have conducted a background
check, no reasons were found to deny the resolution, and property owners within 500 feet have been
notified.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
Resolution Approving Off‐Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application of GENGREEN LLC D/B/A MGM
Wine & Spirits Plymouth, 3900 Vinewood Lane North #1 (Res2022‐209). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
(8.1) Adopt Ordinance Renaming County Road 47
City Council thanked staff for their hard work. Park and Recreation Director Tomlinson provided a brief
review on this project.
Ted Hoshal, local historian, and Dakota Elder Syd Beane presented and discussed the process and
timeline of naming County Road 47.
In response to questions from Council, local historian Ted Hoshal and Dakota Elder Syd Beane explained
that pronunciation variations are common and accepted.
Audrey Britton, 12500 53rd Avenue N., provided her support for the name.
City Council discussed other naming options along with ideas on how to make this name an educational
experience within the community.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Ordinance Renaming County Road 47 in the City as Chankahda Trail (Ord2022‐13). With
Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, and Mayor Wosje voting in favor, and Councilmembers Prom
and Davis voting against, the motion carried (4‐2).
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to adopt
Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2022‐13 (Res2022‐210). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
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(8.2) Declare Vacancy in Ward 2 Council Seat and Establish Process to Fill Vacancy
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and provided information on various
options.
City Attorney Mattick clarified in order to have a super majority vote, the percentage would have to be
recalculated if there was only a six‐person council.
Milind Sohoni, 16640 39th Place N., suggested the Council appoint an eligible person who is diverse,
anti‐racist, fair, and just. He also noted his confusion between option B1 and B2.
Mayor Wosje indicated he had contacted the former mayor of Plymouth who lives in Ward 2 and she
would be willing to finish the open term until the election.
City Attorney Mattick clarified the former mayor would be appointed through the unexpired term, so if
she wanted to serve only until the election, she would need to resign right before the election and then
City Council would appoint the winner of Ward 2 for the City Council seat.
The Council discussed their concerns and agreed to seat the former mayor on the Council until the
election is over.
Audrey Britton, 12500 53rd Avenue N., expressed her surprise and reluctance to bring the previous
mayor back and would rather see one of the current candidates appointed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and Seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to adopt
Resolution Declaring Vacancy for Ward 2 Council Seat (Res2022‐211) and appoint former Mayor Slavik
to the Ward 2 Council Seat for the unexpired term. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Council Member McGregor clarified Ms. Slavik would begin August 30, 2022.
(8.3) Discuss New Law Related to Edible Cannabinoid Products and Potential Local Regulation
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and provided background information
on the new state law enacted July 1, 2022 allowing sales of certain hemp‐derived THC edibles and
beverages.
Public Safety Director Fadden spoke about this matter from a public safety standpoint and provided two
examples of 911 calls regarding THC overdoses. He also expressed concern over the lack of testing and
regulation packaging.
Plymouth Police Officer Kloss described his past experience and research on this topic. He spoke about
safety enforcement, regulation, inspections, and the specific measurements and details of the new state
law.
After questions from the Council, Officer Kloss and Public Safety Director Fadden explained child
protection laws would apply to children who overdose and stressed the situation revolves around intent
and awareness.
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City Attorney Mattick stated City Council can put a moratorium into action but he does not think there is
enough information ready to do that tonight. City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup suggested
the Council bring this item back for a motion at the August 30, 2022 meeting to allow more time for
information and research.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to direct staff to
prepare an Interim Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting the Sale, Testing, Manufacturing, and Distribution
of THC Products. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.4) Consider Approving Sketch Plan Application by Sambatek for Lot Split at 4465 Vicksburg Ln N
(2022049) (Formerly Item 6.9)
Planning Manager McGuire presented this sketch so the developer could receive high level feedback
before it moves forward. Staff provided feedback to applicant stating they would not be supportive of
this application unless access can be gained off Weston Lane. Planning Manager McGuire also noted the
complicated trail of past and current ownership throughout the life of this property.
Mohan Dhavileswarapu, 17625 72nd Avenue N., spoke about his established IT business in Plymouth
and discussed the purchase of the property at 4465 Vicksburg Lane North. He expressed his desire to
share the land with a friend but would need access off Vicksburg Lane North due to an on‐going legal
battle with the previous landowner.
The Council discussed and agreed this is a legal matter and not a matter for the City Council.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Mayor Wosje thanked Deputy Mayor McGregor for stepping in while he was away.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje recessed the regular meeting to hold the City Manager’s Quarterly Meeting at 9:28 p.m.
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 10:00 p.m.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator