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Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of July 25, 2023
Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
July 25, 2023
Deputy Mayor Davis called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on July 25, 2023.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Davis, Councilmembers Willis, Gregor, Pointner, Peterson and
McGregor (McGregor arrived at 7:15 p.m.).
COUNCIL ABSENT: Mayor Wosje.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire
Chief Coppa, Director of Public Works Thompson, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty,
Community and Economic Development Director Fernelius, Park and Recreation Director Tomlinson,
Human Resources Director Timpone, Finance Director Rich, Assistant Finance Director Larson,
Management Intern Nwachi, City Attorney Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup .
Plymouth Forum
Ginny Black, 11410 49th Place N., thanked City Council and staff for their response to environmental
concerns.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Present annual financial overview (City Manager Dave Callister)
City Manager Callister presented this item and provided the financial overview for 2022. He defined the
many ways the financial review is achieved and provided information on the budget, general fund
revenue and expenditures, and the property tax levy. City Manager Callister defined the surplus and
how it is calculated and used. He also briefly reviewed the 10-year capital improvement plan as it
pertains to the annual financial overview. He described the fiscal disparities program, unemployment
trends, and the debt limit. He stated all of these factors contribute to the City of Plymouth’s good
financial standing. City Manager Callister offered to discuss any of these items with City Council
members or residents and thanked his staff for their hard work preparing this report.
City Manager Callister presented the 2021 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award to
the City of Plymouth for the 40th straight year and thanked current and past finance staff and City
Council members for making this a priority.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, and seconded by Councilmember Gregor, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council minutes from special meeting and regular meeting of June 27, 2023.
(6.2) Resolution approving disbursements ending July 14, 2023 (Res2023-178).
(6.3) Resolution approving agreement with metropolitan council environmental services for the 2020
municipal inflow/infiltration grant program (Res2023-179).
(6.4) Resolution authorizing the acceptance of Plymouth Lions Club donation (Res2023-180).
(6.5) Ordinance amending Section 800 of the Plymouth City Code concerning construction in streets,
alleys and public grounds (Ord2023-08) and Resolution approving summary publication of Ordinance
No. 2023-08 (Res2023-181).
(6.6) Resolution adopting the final alternative urban areawide review (AUAR) for the former
Prudential Insurance office campus site, 13001 County Road 10 (2022083) (Res2023-182).
(6.7) Resolution approving temporary liquor license application of the Plymouth Lions (Res2023-183).
(6.8) Resolution approving temporary liquor license application of Ruff Start Rescue (Res2023-184).
(6.9) Resolution ordering speed limit adjustment for a portion of Troy Lane (Res2023-185).
(6.10) Resolution designating consulting engineer for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
(ST249002) (Res2023-186).
(6.11) Resolution approving lawful gambling application of Wayzata Youth Hockey Association at
Buffalo Wild Wi ngs Grill & Bar, 3505 Vicksburg Lane N. (Res2023-187).
(6.12) Resolution approving fuel purchases through the cooperative purchasing venture (Res2023-
188).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Public Hearings
(7.1) Present 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Aaron Nielson, from Malloy,
Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., PA)
Finance Director Rich introduced Aaron Nielson, from Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co.
who presented the annual audit report. Mr. Nielson shared the results of the audit for the year ending
December 31, 2022. He explained the auditor’s role and noted there were no instances of non-
compliance and reported the position of the general fund has consistently met the 40% balance for the
last five years.
Deputy Mayor Davis opened the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Davis closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, and seconded by Councilmember Gregor, to adopt
Resolution accepting the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit (Res2023-189). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.2) Public hearing on drainage and utility easement vacation for Lot 18, Block 6, Hollydale, and
bee habitat conservation easement vacation for Lots 11, 12, 13, and 18, Block 6, Hollydale
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty presented this item. He explained the proposed
changes by the property owner, noted all utility companies and residents within the area have been
notified, and stated the developer will install the bee habitat elsewhere within the plat.
Deputy Mayor Davis opened the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Davis closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt
Resolution approving the vacation of a portion of drainage and utility easement of Lot 18, Block 6,
Hollydale (Res2023-190), Resolution approving the vacation of a bee habitat conservation easement of
Lots 11, 12, 13, 18, Block 6, Hollydale (Res2023-191). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
(7.3) Public hearing on partial easement vacation of Lot 10, Block 2, Beacon Heights First Addition
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty presented this item and stated the seller and
buyer of this property are requesting to vacate this easement to clean up the language in the sale of the
property. He is unaware if the easement continues through other properties to the south. He noted the
utility companies and residents have been notified.
Deputy Mayor Davis opened the public hearing.
Michele Moy, 1100 Kirkwood Lane N., requested the removal of her easement. Deputy Public Works
Director/City Engineer LaBounty stated he will speak to her about further options.
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Deputy Mayor Davis closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt
Resolution approving the vacation of an easement of Lot 10, Block 2, Beacon Heights First Addition
(Res2023-192). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.4) Public hearing on partial easement vacation of Lot 1, Block 1, Trillium Woods
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty presented this item and noted the easement is
being requested by the engineer on behalf of the property owner. There are no objections from utility
companies or residents and the potential impact to wetlands will be considered through the planning
process.
Deputy Mayor Davis opened the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Davis closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution approving the partial vacation of drainage and utility easement of Lot 1, Block 1, Trillium
Woods (Res2023-193). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
(8.1) Approve grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Station 73
Transit and Regional Improvement Program (TRIP) (ST230003)
Deputy Pubic Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty presented this item and provided the City Council
and residents with an update on the progress of the grant agreement. He briefly described the
pedestrian and trail updates, traffic study, safety improvements, additions of inline platforms for buses,
and electric bike and scooter improvements.
In response to questions from the Council, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty
provided the following information:
• Addition of a dedicated bus lane will ease the transition onto Highway 55
• Tunnel location is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• The preliminary design improved the small area study by minimizing the amount of disruption to
private property owners and allowed increased density
• Paper mailings in addition to email notifications have gone out and staff are available to meet
with residents.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty stated construction would begin April 2025 and
continue through 2026. He estimated the cost to be $27 million with approximately $15 million coming
from the U.S. Department of Transportation and $12 million from local funding.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt
Resolution approving grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Station 73
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Transit and Regional Improvement Program (TRIP) (ST230003) (Res2023-194). With all members voting
in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no staff reports.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator