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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
April 11, 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 April 11, 2023.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Gregor, McGregor, Pointner, Davis, Peterson.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Fire Chief Coppa, Public Works
Director Thompson, Finance Director Rich, Community and Economic Development Director Fernelius,
Park and Recreation Director Tomlinson, Assistant City Engineer Payne, Police Captain Johnson, City
Attorney Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup.
Plymouth Forum
Edward Oursler, 4713 102nd Trail N., requested a change to the City Ordinance requiring massage
therapy schools to be approved instead of accredited institutions. He discussed the advantages of such a
change and encouraged City Council to work towards a solution.
Scot Ziesmann, 17340 70th Ave. N., Maple Grove, agreed with the previous speaker and encouraged City
Council to change their ordinance.
David Denniston, 3225 Vicksburg Lane N., stated his concern for the future of the massage therapy
business.
City Council will be provided with a briefing paper to decide if this is an issue they want to research and
discuss.
Joni Sutton, 17340 9th Avenue N., reported there will be a fundraiser at the Luce Line Brewery on April
13th from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help with the Plymouth Civic League’s Music in Plymouth event in July.
The fundraiser will include music of all kinds.
Matt Huml, 16235 18th Avenue N., spoke regarding his sobriety and requested the City Council
reconsider the Ordinance regarding THC beverages. He suggested these seltzers be permitted and taxed
similar to alcohol. Staff will follow up with Mr. Huml.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Mayor Wosje congratulated Providence on the 2A state girls basketball championship and Wayzata High
School on the 4A state boys basketball championship.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.8 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as Item No. 8.1.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council minutes from regular meeting of March 30, 2023.
(6.2) Resolution approving disbursements ending March 31, 2023 (Res2023‐103).
(6.3) Resolution approving the application and allocation of fiscal year 2023 Community Development
Block Grant program funds (Res2023‐104).
(6.4) Resolution approving a general amendment of the 2022 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan (Res2023‐105).
(6.5) Resolution approving a general amendment of the 2022 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan (Res2023‐106).
(6.6) Resolution approving a general amendment of the 2022 Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan (Res2023‐107).
(6.7) Resolution approving “No Parking” restrictions for the south side of 34th Avenue from
Plymouth Boulevard east 468 Feet (Res2023‐108).
(6.8) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as Item
No. 8.1).
(6.9) Resolution approving renewal of Consumption and Display Permit for Samarkand Restaurant LLC
D/B/A Samarkand Restaurant, 16 Nathan Lane North (Res2023‐109).
(6.10) Resolution awarding contract for the Wells No. 4, 5, and 16 Maintenance Project (WA239001)
(Res2023‐110).
(6.11) Resolution approving final closeout for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (SS219001)
(Res2023‐111).
(6.12) Resolution amending final closeout for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (SS229001)
(Res2023‐112).
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With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.1) Public improvement and assessment hearing and award of contract for the 2023 City Center
Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST230001)
Assistant City Engineer Payne presented this item. He provided payment options as well as a phase
timeline to decrease the amount of inconvenience to residents.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt
Resolution ordering improvement for the 2023 City Center Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST230001)
(Res2023‐113), Resolution adopting assessments for the 2023 City Center Pavement Rehabilitation
Project (ST230001) (Res2023‐114), Resolution awarding contract for 2023 City Center Pavement
Rehabilitation Project (ST230001) (Res2023‐115). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.2) Public improvement and assessment hearing and award of contract for the 2023 Pavement
Rehabilitation Project (ST239002)
Assistant City Engineer Payne stated he does not have a presentation ready due to a delay in bid
opening. Residents were notified the public hearing will be held at the April 25, 2023 City Council
meeting and staff will have a formal presentation at that time.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing and continued it to the April 25, 2023 meeting.
(7.3) Public improvement and assessment hearing and award of contract for the 2023 Gleason Lake
Drive Improvements Project (ST239001)
Assistant City Engineer Payne presented this item, reviewed proposed improvements and payment
options, and shared a tentative timeline of the project. He also noted the multiple resources available
for residents to stay informed.
Councilmember Gregor requested clarification on the infiltration and inflow barrier systems and the
specific cost assessments for residents. Assistant City Engineer Payne stated city staff feel this is an
equitable assessment policy.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Sara Stenberg, 15525 Gleason Lake Drive, expressed her concern regarding the assessment cost.
Chuck Dorland, 14530 Gleason Lake Drive, also stated his concern regarding cost, the city’s assessment
policy regarding residential streets, and the potential safety concern with an increased speed limit.
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Terry O’Connor, 14910 Gleason Lake Drive, inquired about the lack of notifications and communications
to affected residents and policy regarding an unpaid assessment if an owner sells their home.
Sarah Kipp, 17 Niagara Lane N., voiced her concern regarding a lack of notifications regarding this
project.
David Duchene, 25 Kingsview Lane N., inquired about assessment calculation payment for a corner lot
and how residents can prepare for Phase 1.
Laurie Schilling, 15 Niagara Lane N., expressed her concern with assessment cost, lack of communication
and the inconvenience of residents walking in front of her yard.
Adam Hokens, 35 Kingsview Lane N., commended the city on the notification and communication
process regarding the assessment.
Dennis Heinzin, 70 Kingsview Lane N., expressed his concern about drainage and water runoff and the
detours used during this project.
Jeff Kaplar, 15007 Gleason Lake Drive, noted similar concerns regarding the assessment cost.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Captain Johnson stated the Police Department will help reinforce speed limits and can address issues
that arise during construction.
After questions from City Council and residents, Assistant City Engineer Payne provided the following
information:
A seller’s unpaid assessments can be rolled into closing costs.
Property owners are assessed only their portion of the roadway.
Multiple payment options are available and certain residents are able to defer payments until
property changes owners.
The properties in the City of Minnetonka and are not being assessed at this time but
Minnetonka is contributing to the cost of this project to pay for their portion.
Residents received more than the one mailing as required per state statute and staff can provide
a list of addresses that were notified.
Proposed elimination of ditch drainage for wetland run‐off.
Clarified residents have been or can only be assessed for one street if built on a corner lot.
Assistant City Engineer Payne stated if approved, a pre‐construction meeting will be held next week
where staff will discuss the timeline and proposed landscaping efforts.
Mayor Wosje acknowledged the financial impact to residents, recommended using as many of the
resources as possible, and encouraged the project manager to make communication to residents a high
priority.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution ordering improvement for the 2023 Gleason Lake Drive Improvements Project (ST239001)
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(Res2023‐116), Resolution adopting assessments for the 2023 Gleason Lake Drive Improvements Project
(ST239001) (Res2023‐117), Resolution awarding contract for 2023 Gleason Lake Drive Improvements
Project (ST239001) (Res2023‐118). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.4) Public hearing on approval of Resolution on vacation of right‐of‐way within French Regional
Park
Assistant City Engineer Payne presented this item, stated the DNR will use their 60‐day notice to review
this, and recommended continuing the public hearing until May 23, 2023.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing and continued it to the May 23, 2023 meeting.
General Business
(8.1) Approve decertification of Tax Increment Financing District 1‐1 (previously item No. 6.8)
City Council pulled this item from the Consent Agenda to provide further clarification on the Tax
Increment Financing District.
Stacie Kvilvang, consultant with Ehlers Public Finance Advisors, referenced the memo in the packet and
provided explanations and details regarding the decertification of this district.
Joel Spoonheim, 11710 28th Avenue N., acknowledged his absence from the last Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting but noted the importance and need for affordable housing in
Plymouth. He looks forward to proactively building an investment fund for developers to meet the
housing needs of residents.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt
Resolution approving the decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1‐1 (Res2023‐119). 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 8:40 p.m.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator