HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-28-2023Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of November 28, 2023
Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
November 28, 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 28, 2023.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, McGregor, Peterson, Pointner, and Gregor.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Davis.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire Chief Coppa, Public Works
Director Thompson, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty, Engineering Services
Manager McKenzie, Community and Economic Development Director Fernelius, Park and Recreation
Director Tomlinson, Human Resources Director Timpone, Finance Director Rich, Management Intern
Nwachi, City Attorney Mattick, and City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup.
Plymouth Forum
Mayor Wosje stated the agenda item regarding Eagle Brook Church will be open for public comment at
the December 12, 2023 City Council meeting.
Betsy Moore, 6110 Ranier Lane, shared with the council her visits to other Eagle Brook Church sites
around the metropolitan area and expressed her concern regarding traffic safety around the residential
area of this development.
Josh Kramer, 17865 62nd Avenue N., Maple Grove, expressed his concern regarding traffic safety and
requested to speak at the December 12, 2023 City Council meeting. He suggested the site plan be
altered to add landscaping, trees, and design improvements.
Audrey Britton, 12500 53rd Avenue N., expressed her concern regarding the inconsistencies between
language in the comprehensive plan and this development.
Vallabha Tantry, Gopal, and Mahi, Indian residents in Plymouth, discussed the celebration of Diwali and
suggested honoring it with a festival much like Christmas or Hannukah.
Mayor Wosje expressed his appreciation of the Indian American community who reside in Plymouth.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.1) Recognize Chris LaBounty (Michael Thompson)
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 4 Regular Meeting of November 28, 2023
Public Works Director Thompson recognized Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty for
all of his hard work and wished him well in his new position in Maple Grove. The City Council also
expressed their gratitude and appreciation for his hard work on behalf of the City of Plymouth. Deputy
Public Works Director/City Engineer LaBounty thanked the Council for their support over his tenure.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember McGregor, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council minutes from special meeting and regular meeting of November 14, 2023.
(6.2) Resolution approving disbursements ending November 17, 2023 (Res2023‐287).
(6.3) Resolution approving exchange of quit claim deeds to clear title to certain properties within the
city (Res2023‐288).
(6.4) Resolution authorizing acquisition of easements for the Plymouth Boulevard Rehabilitation
Project (ST240003) (Res2023‐289).
(6.5) Resolution designating consulting engineer for final design engineering for the Chankahda Trail
Reconstruction – Phase 3 Project (ST240002) (Res2023‐290).
(6.6) Resolution approving variances for Brad Winger for the property located at 4700 Juneau Lane
North (2023076) (Res2023‐291).
(6.7) Resolution committing to completing portions of the Three Rivers Park District’s Eagle Lake
Regional Trail and accepting regional solicitation grant funds for the Station 73 (TRIP) Transit and
Regional Improvement Project (ST250003) (Res2023‐292).
(6.8) Resolution approving application for 2023 local road improvement program funding for the 36th
Avenue Rehabilitation Project (ST250002) (Res2023‐293).
(6.9) Resolution approving joint powers agreement for accounting services between the City of
Plymouth and the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (Res2023‐294).
(6.10) Resolution approving application for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency community
resilience grant to prepare a Plymouth Environmental Resiliency Plan (Res2023‐295).
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 4 Regular Meeting of November 28, 2023
(6.11) Resolution approving polling locations for the 2024 elections and repealing Resolution No.
2023‐285 (Res2023‐296).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.1) Public Hearing on wine and on‐sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license applications of M & W Inc.
d/b/a Kyuramen, 4345 Nathan Lane North, Suite O
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item, noted the completed background
check by law enforcement, and the notification of property owners within 500 feet.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt
Resolution approving wine and on‐sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license applications of M & W Inc d/b/a
Kyuramen, 4345 Nathan Lane North, Suite O (Res2023‐297). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
(7.2) Public Hearing on wine and on‐sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license applications of L & P
Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Lucky Street Thai Street Food and Sushi, 1400 County Road 101, Unit I
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup presented this item. She noted the background check is in
process and recommended opening and continuing the public hearing until the December 12, 2023 City
Council meeting.
Mayor Wosje opened and continued the public hearing to December 12, 2023.
General Business
(8.1) Approve contract extension for recycling services including addition of curbside organic
collection
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie presented this item and reviewed information from the
September 25th City Council meeting. He explained the ordinance and state statute, and noted
residents would continue to be charged for organics collections regardless of use. He discussed the
environmental advantages and provided results of resident surveys. He reviewed Republic’s current and
proposed pricing. He also added information on the contract extension, customer service requirements,
communication efforts, and a timeline if approved.
In response to questions from the City Council, Engineering Services Manger McKenzie provided the
following information:
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 4 Regular Meeting of November 28, 2023
State statute requires residents to be charged regardless of public or private hauler
Rates could change bi‐annually
The recycling center would be the only public drop off site
Municipal buildings would also have the opportunity to participate in the organics collection
The council discussed the customer service and performance aspects of organics collection. Public
Works Director Thompson stated the contract could impose financial penalties if performance or
customer service requirements were not met.
In response to further questions from the City Council, Engineering Services Manager McKenzie
provided the following information:
Organics collection would be noted as part of the recycling line item on the bill
Is confident the plan can be rolled out quickly and successfully with proper and timely
communication
If approved, private hauler bins would be collected before the city‐wide rollout
City organic collection would be done on a weekly basis
The council discussed a separate line item for billing organics collection. Other ideas discussed were the
possibility of allowing private haulers to continue for 2024, staff work through a request for proposal in
2024, and to work towards an implementation date of 2025. Information would also be gathered from
other municipalities that are currently providing organics collection.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Gregor, to adopt
Resolution approving three‐year contract extension with Republic Services for recycling services and
adding a four‐year term for city‐organized curbside collection of source‐separated organic material
(Res2023‐298). With Councilmembers Pointner, Willis, Peterson and Gregor voting in favor, and Mayor
Wosje and Councilmember McGregor voting against, the motion carried 4‐2.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 8:21 p.m.
_________________________________________
Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator