HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-14-2023Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
November 14, 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 November 14, 2023.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Gregor, Peterson, Pointner,and McGregor
arrived at 8:10 p.m.).
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Davis.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Director of
Public Works Thompson, Community and Economic Development Director Fernelius, Economic
Development Coordinator Parsons, Park and Recreation Director Tomlinson, Human Resources Director
Timpone, Finance Director Rich, Planning and Development Manager McGuire, Management Intern
Nwachi, and Office Support Lead/Deputy City Clerk Gottschalk.
Plymouth Forum
There were no comments at the forum.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Oath of Office for Officers Nathan Olson, Megan Soultz, Elena Daddrio,and recognizing
promotions of Sergeant Dave Anderson and Sergeant Mitch Martinson (Deputy City Clerk Amy
Gottschalk and Public Safety Director Fadden)
Public Safety Director Fadden presented this item. He introduced and provided a brief bio of each new
officer and recognized the promotions of two officers to sergeant. Deputy City Clerk/Office Support Lead
Gottschalk presented the oath of office to the new officers. Mayor Wosje expressed his appreciation for
the city's police department and their professionalism.
4.2) Proclamation declaring November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday Proclamation
Community and Economic Development Director Fernelius presented this item and explained the
importance of growing small businesses in Plymouth. Economic Development Coordinator Parsons
introduced himself and briefly described how he continues to grow the economic development of
Plymouth.
Mayor Wosje read the proclamation and declared November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday in the
City of Plymouth.
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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 Willis,to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council minutes from special meeting and regular meeting of October 24, 2023.
6.2) Resolution approving disbursements ending November 3, 2023 (Res2023-279).
6.3) Resolution accepting a donation of$2,000 from the Plymouth Rotary and $1,000 from the
Plymouth Lions(Res2023-280).
6.4) Resolution approving final closeout for the 2020 Street Reconstruction Project(ST209001)
Res2023-281).
6.5) Resolution approving a variance for John K. Green for property located at 1530 Weston Lane
2023067) (Res2023-282).
6.6) Resolution approving the extension of the indoor seating area to the on-sale intoxicating liquor
license with Sunday sales of the Fox and Pantry LLC, 15725 37th Avenue North, Unit 7 (Res2023-283).
6.7) Resolution approving final closeout for the Ridgemount Avenue Rehabilitation Project
ST210002) (Res2023-284).
6.8) Resolution approving polling locations for 2024 elections(Res2023-285).
6.9) Resolution awarding contract for the 19th Avenue and Dunkirk Lane Pond Improvement Project
WR190001) (Res2023-286).
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
General Business
There was no general business.
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 3 Regular Meeting of November 14, 2023
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 7:23 p.m. and the council went into the city manager's
quarterly update in the Medicine Lake Room,which adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
dzis aAmyschalk, Deputy City Clerk/Office Support Lead
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 3 Regular Meeting of November 14, 2023