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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
January 10, 2023
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 January 10, 2023.
Roll Call
(2.1) Oath of Office for Mayor Jeff Wosje, At Large Councilmember Clark Gregor, Ward 2
Councilmember Julie Peterson and Ward 4 Councilmember Julie Pointner
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented the oath of office to Mayor Wosje and
Councilmembers Peterson, Gregor and Pointner. Mayor Wosje congratulated the Councilmembers.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Davis, Peterson, Pointner, and Gregor.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember McGregor
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, Communications Manager Kastner, Facilities and
Fleet Manager Hanson, City Attorney Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup
Plymouth Forum
Milind Sohoni, 16640 39th Place North, Plymouth, welcomed newly elected Councilmembers and
encouraged diversity and inclusion among the Council.
Steve Japs, 4570 Weston Lane North, Plymouth, shared climate change information.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates
Public Safety Director Fadden congratulated the graduates and presented them with a plaque.
(4.2) Recognize Fire Technician Marc Elbin for Being a National Finalist as the Emergency Vehicle
Technician of the Year from Firehouse Magazine and the Fire Department Safety Officers Association
Fire Chief Coppa presented Mr. Elbin’s national recognition with a plaque.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council Minutes from Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022.
(6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending December 30, 2022 (Res2023-001).
(6.3) Resolution Approving Asphalt Contract for 2023-2024 with Bituminous Roadways Inc. for Park
Trails, Parking Lots and Hardscape Surfaces (Res2023-002).
(6.4) Resolution Approving Lawn Maintenance Contract for 2023-2024 with AnderSun Lawn Service
(Res2023-003).
(6.5) Resolution Awarding Yard Waste Site Grinding Contract for 2023-2024 to Sylvester Custom
Grinding, Inc. (Res2023-004).
(6.6) Resolution Approving Right-of-Way Mowing Contract for 2023-2024 with KP Miller Construction
(Res2023-005).
(6.7) Appoint City Council Secretary for 2023.
(6.8) Resolution Designating The Plymouth Sun Sailor as the City of Plymouth’s Official Newspaper for
2023 (Res2023-006).
(6.9) Appoint City Health Officer for 2023.
(6.10) Resolution Appointing Official Depository for City Funds for 2023 (Res2023-007).
(6.11) Resolution Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses For 2023 (Res2023-008).
(6.12) Resolution Approving Lease Agreement Second Amendment with New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC. (Previously AT&T) for Water Tower Located at 4425 Zachary Lane (Res2023-009).
(6.13) Resolution Authorizing Payment for 2023 Membership Assessments for the Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission, Elm Creek Watershed Management Organization, and Shingle
Creek Watershed Management Organization (Res2023-010).
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(6.14) Ordinance Amending Rates and Fees (Ord2023-01), Resolution Approving Summary Publication
of Ordinance No. 2023-01 (Res2023-011).
(6.15) Resolution Approving Delegated Contract Process Agreement with the Minnesota Department
of Transportation to Receive Federal Funds (Res2023-012).
(6.16) Resolution Approving Fuel Purchases Through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (Res2023-
013).
(6.17) Accept the Planning Commission 2023 Work Program.
(6.18) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Hollydale (2021047) (Res2023-014),
Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Vicksburg Ridge 2nd Addition (2022046)
(Res2023-015).
(6.19) Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Easements for the 2023 Gleason Lake Drive Improvements
Project (ST239001) (Res2023-016).
(6.20) Resolution Approving Final Closeout for the Comstock Lane and Schmidt Lake Road Intersection
Improvements (ST220002) (Res2023-017).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.1) Appoint Deputy Mayor, Council Coordinating Representatives and Other Agency
Appointments For 2023
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this and read the proposed appointment
recommendations for 2023.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor, Council Coordinating Representatives and Representatives to
Other Agencies (Res2023-018). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.2) Approve Appointments to Boards and Commissions
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item and recommended approval of an
additional member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt
Resolution Appointing Individuals to Fill Vacant Terms on Various Boards and Commissions (Res2023-
019). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.3) Authorize Condemnation of Land for the Chankahda Trail Reconstruction Project - Phase 2
(ST230002)
Public Works Director Thompson presented this item and explained the acquisition process of 12
easement parcels to create roadways and trails along the Chankahda trail.
In response to questions from the Council, Public Works Director Thompson, City Attorney Mattick and
City Manager Callister provided the following information:
• Clarified the easement acquisitions currently sit on residents’ property.
• If residents do not agree, a court date will be necessary to acquire the easement.
• Residents will receive a fair and equitable compensation for the easement.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of Land for the Chankahda Trail Reconstruction Project - Phase 2
(ST230002) (Res2023-020). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.4) Consider Donation of 75' Fire Ladder Truck to Rotary District 5950 for Transfer to Ukraine
Fleet and Facilities Manager Hanson presented this item and explained the ladder truck replacement
process stating a document waiver would be necessary to eliminate any liability concerns.
Fire Chief Coppa explained the need for only two aerial apparatuses since the staffing model changed.
Fire Chief Coppa also explained Ladder Truck 31 will be replaced with a smaller apparatus and how the
Fire Department can currently run at full operation.
City Manager Callister stated public entities are tax exempt and would not receive any tax
reimbursement for the donation of the truck.
Sharon Bloodworth, 15800 49th Ave N., Plymouth, explained her role as the project coordinator of the
Rotary International district and encouraged the donation.
Steve May, 3901 Jappa Ave., St. Louis Park, encouraged the donation of the fire truck to the people of
Ukraine.
Glen Norton, 12800 56th Ave N. Plymouth, defined what the Rotary Club does and what it provides. He
also explained the Rotary will donate $100,000 to help get all the vehicles delivered to Ukraine.
City Manager Callister explained the money will need to be replaced by delaying or eliminating other
expenditures.
The Council discussed asking the business community to help raise money to offset the cost but
questioned what the delay would mean in terms of delivery. Ms. Bloodworth explained it will miss the
current shipment schedule but will try to coordinate another date. The Council all agreed to table this
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for four weeks to give the business community time to raise money and allow residents to receive more
information on this project.
City Attorney Mattick clarified cities are not allowed to make donations but there is an exception when
it comes to donating a piece of surplus equipment to a non-profit organization.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to table this
discussion for four weeks. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.5) Accept Results from the 2022 National Community Survey
Communications Manager Kastner presented the community survey results and explained the details
about the survey report. She provided five key findings and noted the next steps will be to share the
results with the community through a variety of mediums and will provide this presentation on the City
website. She added the data will help City Council and staff make informed decisions about community
priorities.
City Council thanked Communications Director Kastner for the detailed information and added this is a
good tool to show ways the City can improve.
Audrey Britton, 12500 53rd Ave N. Plymouth suggested City Council deny the results. She expressed her
concern about the demographics and the need to compare the City of Plymouth against like cities.
Deputy City Manager Solano stated the survey packet details a mathematical equation to weigh the
appropriate demographics to get to a target base. She noted the survey benchmarks Plymouth against
600 other communities.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Accept Results
from the 2022 National Community Survey. 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 8:50 p.m.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator