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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 12-13-2022Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022 Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting December 13, 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 December 13, 2022. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Peterson, Davis, and Prom. COUNCIL ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Public Works Director Thompson, Park and Recreation Director Tomlinson, Human Resources Director Timpone, Finance Director Rich, Planning and Development Manager McGuire, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Assistant Finance Manager Larson, Water Resources Supervisor Scharenbroich, Recreation Supervisors Pearson and Koch, City Attorney Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup. Plymouth Forum There were no speakers at the forum. Presentations and Public Information Announcements (4.1) Recognize 2022 Plymouth Environmental Academy Attendees (Water Resources Supervisor Ben Scharenbroich) Water Resources Supervisor Ben Scharenbroich and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Chair Danielle Niedermaier provided a brief description of the Academy and presented the attendees with a compost bin. (4.2) Recognize and Present State Farm Kyle Vitense Agency with a Plaque for 2022 Platinum Sponsorship for Parks and Recreation (Recreation Supervisors Paul Pearson and Jessie Koch) Recreation Supervisors Paul Pearson and Jessie Koch recognized State Farm Kyle Vitense Agency with a plaque. Mr. Vitense expressed his appreciation. (4.3) Recognize Council Members Mayor Wosje stated his appreciation for the two out‐going City Council members and thanked them for their years of service. He provided each Councilmember with a commemorative photo collage and wished them luck in the future. Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022 Councilmember Prom thanked City staff for all their help and hard work. Councilmember Carroll also thanked City staff and stated he is looking forward to his new role as a state legislator. Mayor Wosje also thanked Kellie Slavik for stepping in to the interim City Councilmember role. Approval of Agenda Mayor Wosje requested the fire truck donation item be added to the January 10, 2023 agenda, stating it will provide staff time to obtain appropriate information and a presentation at the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting. Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to approve the agenda with the addition to the January 10, 2023 agenda to discuss a potential fire truck donation. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items: (6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of November 29, 2022. (6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending December 2, 2022 (Res2022‐307). (6.3) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall on Property Located at 17815 57th Avenue North (Res2022‐308). (6.4) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall on Property Located at 850 Brockton Lane North (Res2022‐309). (6.5) Resolution Approving 2023 Refuse Hauler Licenses (Res2022‐310). (6.6) Resolution Approving 2023 Target and Trap Shooting License for Plymouth Gun Club (Res2022‐ 311). (6.7) Resolution Approving Application for the MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for the Chankahda Trail Reconstruction Project – Phase 2 (ST230002) (Res2022‐312). (6.8) Resolution Approving Tobacco License Application of Shree Ganesh INC D/B/A MGM Wine & Spirits Plymouth, 3900 Vinewood Lane North #1 (Res2022‐313). Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022 (6.9) Resolution Approving Tobacco License Application of Holiday Stationstores, LLC D/B/A Holiday Stationstore #2746523, 4075 Vinewood Lane North (Res2022‐314). (6.10) Resolution Approving 2023 Tobacco Licenses (Res2022‐315). (6.11) Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Greenway West 2nd Addition (2019031) (Res2022‐316), Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Greenway North 3rd Addition (2020046) (Res2022‐317). (6.12) Resolution Designating Consulting Engineer for the Station 73 Transit and Regional Improvement Program (TRIP) Preliminary Design (ST230003) (Res2022‐318). (6.13) Resolution Awarding Contract and Entering into a Cooperative Agreement with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission for the Palmer Creek Estates Stream Restoration Project (WR210002) (Res2022‐319). (6.14) Resolution Awarding Contract for Box Culvert/Bridge for Chankahda Trail Reconstruction Phase 2 Project (ST230002) (Res2022‐320). (6.15) Resolution Approving Water Treatment Chemical Prices For 2023 (Res2022‐321). (6.16) [Item moved to 6.18] (6.17) Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of 15 Automatic External Defibrillators Through the Helmsley Charitable Trust (Res2022‐322). (6.18) Resolution Accepting Donations and Sponsorships for City of Plymouth (Res2022‐323). (6.19) Resolution Authorizing the Plymouth Police Department to Enter into an Agreement with Wayzata Independent School District 284 for Secure Storage of Motor Vehicles (Res2022‐324). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (7.1) Public Hearing on Off‐Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application of Shree Ganesh Inc D/B/A MGM Wine & Spirits Plymouth, 3900 Vinewood Lane North #1 City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and stated the background check is complete and residents within 500 feet have been notified. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Hetal Patel, applicant, introduced herself and her new business to the Council. Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing. Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022 Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt Resolution Approving Off‐Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application of Shree Ganesh Inc D/B/A MGM Wine & Spirits Plymouth, 3900 Vinewood Lane North #1 (Res2022‐325). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (7.2) Public Hearing on 2023 Budget; Property Tax Levies; 2023‐2032 Capital Improvement Plan; Utilities Fees, Franchise Fees, Park & Recreation Fees and Other Miscellaneous Fees; 2023 Classification and Compensation Plan; and Utilization of ARPA Funds Assistant Finance Director Larson provided final details and goals of the 2023 budget. Finance Director Rich summarized the budget and provided details on how the increases will affect residents. The Council thanked City finance staff for their hard work. Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing. Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing. The Council discussed alternate options to reduce or eliminate franchise fees. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt Resolution Adopting the 2023 Budgets, Resolution Adopting Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2023, Resolution to Authorize the 2023 HRA Levy, Resolution Approving 2023‐2032 Capital Improvement Plan, Ordinance Amending Rates and Fees, Resolution Approving the 2023 Compensation and Classification Plan for Non‐Represented Employees, and Resolution Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. Motion failed 3‐4 with Councilmembers Willis, Peterson, Davis voting yes and Mayor Wosje and Councilmembers Carroll, McGregor, Prom voting no. In response to questions from the Council, Finance Director Rich, Public Works Director Thompson and Assistant Finance Director Larson provided the following information:  A 5% franchise fee increase equates to .24 cents per month for residents.  Franchise fees cover approximately one third of the street improvement projects.  The 5% adjustment would amount to a loss of $150,000 in revenue for the street improvement projects.  Major street reconstruction projects are slated for 2023 and the loss of revenue would be felt across multiple projects and may require a realignment of priorities. City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup noted the Summary Publication of Ordinances requires a 6 out of 7 vote and suggested a friendly amendment to separate that resolution. Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt Resolution Adopting the 2023 Budgets (Res2022‐326), Resolution Adopting Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2023 (Res2022‐327), Resolution to Authorize the 2023 HRA Levy (Res2022‐328), Resolution Approving 2023‐2032 Capital Improvement Plan (Res2022‐329). Ordinance Amending Rates and Fees (Ord2022‐ 19), Ordinance Amending a Gas Energy Franchise Fee on Centerpoint Energy Minnesota Gas (“Centerpoint Energy”) for Providing Gas Energy Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2022‐20), Ordinance Amending Franchise Fee for Wright‐Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022 its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2022‐21), Ordinance Amending Franchise Fee for Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, D/B/A Xcel Energy, its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2022‐22), Resolution Approving the 2023 Compensation and Classification Plan for Non‐Represented Employees (Res2022‐330), Resolution Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds (Res2022‐332). Motion passed 5‐2 with Mayor Wosje and Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Peterson, and Davis voting yes and Councilmembers McGregor and Prom voting no. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to adopt Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinances Nos. 2022‐19, 2022‐20, 2022‐21, and 2022‐22 (Res2022‐331). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business (8.1) Adopt 2023 Legislative Priorities City Manager Callister presented this item and stated the recreational marijuana language is the only change and the legislative session starts on January 3, 2023, so the 2023 priorities need to be set. Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt the 2023 legislative priorities. Motion passed 6‐1 with Mayor Wosje and Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Peterson, and Davis voting yes and Councilmember Prom voting no. Reports and Staff Recommendations There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations. Adjournment Mayor Wosje recessed the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m. to reconvene the study session followed by a holiday gathering at Lucky’s 13, 3000 Harbor Lane N. The holiday gathering concluded at 10:00 p.m. _________________________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator