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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
February 6, 2024
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 February 6, 2024.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, McGregor, Peterson, Pointner, and Gregor.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Davis.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire
Chief Coppa, Public Works Director Thompson, Engineering Services Manager McKenzie, Community
and Economic Development Director Fernelius, Planning Manager McGuire, Senior Planner Sommers,
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
Steve Japs, 4570 Weston Lane N., discussed climate change and recommended the reduction and
elimination of greenhouse gases by 2050.
James Williams, 12825 43rd Avenue N., reviewed the Rotary Club’s donations and requested to waive
the Health Fair and monthly Community Center fee.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
There were no presentations or public information announcements.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Willis requested item No. 6.3 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under
General Business as No. 8.2.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Gregor, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
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(6.1) Council minutes from regular meeting of January 23 and special meeting of January 31, 2024.
(6.2) Resolution approving disbursements ending January 26, 2024 (Res2024‐052).
(6.3) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
No. 8.2).
(6.4) Resolution approving a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for
the Project Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant (Res2024‐053).
(6.5) Resolution accepting donation from the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund (Res2024‐
054).
(6.6) Resolution accepting donation from the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund (Res2024‐
055).
(6.7) Resolution approving a home occupation license for Daniel Makepeace to operate a basketball
training business out of the home located at 1315 Oakview Lane (2023091) (Res2024‐056).
(6.8) Resolution approving supplemental agreement for the 36th Avenue Rehabilitation Project
(ST250002) (Res2024‐057).
(6.9) Resolution approving tobacco license application of CAPL Retail LLC d/b/a Joe’s Kwik Mart, 4140
Berkshire Lane North (Res2024‐058).
(6.10) Resolution ordering preliminary engineering report for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project
(ST249002) (Res2024‐059), Resolution receiving preliminary engineering report, ordering preparation of
plans and specifications, and calling for a public hearing for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project
(ST249002) (Res2024‐060), Resolution approving plans and specifications, and ordering advertisement
for bids for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (ST249002) (Res2024‐061), Resolution declaring cost
to be assessed, and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation
Project (ST249002) (Res2024‐062), and Resolution calling for hearing on proposed assessment for the
2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (ST249002) (Res2024‐063).
Public Hearings
(7.1) Continue public hearing on proposed city charter amendment by ordinance
Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to continue the
public hearing until April 9, 2024. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.2) Public Hearing on the on‐sale intoxicating liquor license application with Sunday sales of Lago
Plymouth LLC d/b/a Lago Tacos, 3500 Vicksburg Lane North #500
City Clerk/Administrative Gallup presented this item and noted staff recommended approval.
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Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Jason Hines, 3500 Vicksburg Lane, expressed his excitement about working in the City of Plymouth and
announced an anticipated opening date of mid‐March.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt
Resolution approving on‐sale intoxicating liquor license application with Sunday sales of Lago Plymouth
LLC d/b/a Lago Tacos, 3500 Vicksburg Lane North #500 (Res2024‐064). With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
General Business
(8.1) Approve land use guide plan amendments, PUD amendment, PUD general plan, and
preliminary plat to allow a mixed‐use development with 330‐unit apartment with parking spaces,
5,600 square foot retail building with an additional 5,000 square feet of retail available within the
apartment building, and 12 townhomes located north of Highway 55, south of 10th Avenue, east of
South Shore Drive, and west of Revere Lane (Dietrich Development ‐ 2023060)
Senior Planner Sommers presented this item. She described the updated changes from the previous City
Council meeting’s sketch plan and neighborhood feedback and noted staff recommended approval.
Fire Chief Coppa stated he was satisfied with the emergency access.
Cody Dietrich, applicant, described the updated feedback he received from City Council and
neighborhood meetings. He also explained the purpose and functionality of the additional 5,000 square
foot parking garage with potential of retail space if desired.
James Johanssan, 10522 8th Avenue N., expressed his concern regarding litter blowing into the ponds
and suggested including a fence in the plans.
Aaron Crohn, 10205 27th Avenue N., expressed his concerns regarding apartment and retail vacancy,
potential ground asbestos, and public and environmental safety.
Joe Benz, 834 Trenton Lane N., noted the absence of Ward 3 Councilmember Davis and expressed
concern over pedestrian and bicycle safety. He suggested an increase in sidewalks and a widening of
certain narrow streets.
In response to questions from the City Council, Senior Planner Sommers, and Cody Dietrich, Public
Works Director Thompson, Engineering Services Manager McKenzie, and Community and Economic
Development Director Fernelius provided the following information:
Explained landscaping and retaining wall options for the wetland barrier
Cost of rent as it pertains to affordable housing
Public Improvement Plan will address sidewalk and trail concerns
Traffic study did not note any concerns with narrowing streets and parking
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Small area study concluded the 5,000 square footage is an appropriate size for the commercial
retail
City Council agreed to retain the 5,000 square foot area with the flexibility for it to be used as parking
until retail development occurs.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt
Resolution approving a comprehensive plan amendment to reguide roughly 16‐acres from C‐O and P‐I to
MXD and transportation plan amendment for “Highway 55 apartments” (2023060) (Res2024‐065),
Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (zoning ordinance) of the Plymouth City Code relating to the Village at
Bassett Creek Planned Unit Development District for property located north of Highway 55, south of
10th Avenue, east of South Shore Drive and west of Revere Lane (2023060) (Ord2023‐02), Resolution
approving summary publication of Ordinance No. 2024‐02 (2023060) (Res2023‐066), Resolution
approving a PUD amendment for Dietrich Development, LLC and JNA 55 for “Highway 55 apartments”
for property located north of Highway 55, south of 10th Avenue, east of South Shore Drive and west of
Revere Lane (2023060) (Res2023‐067), Resolution approving findings of fact for amending the zoning
ordinance text related to the Village at Bassett Creek PUD for property located at north of Highway 55,
south of 10th Avenue, east of South Shore Drive and west of Revere Lane (2023060) (Res2023‐068), and
Resolution approving a PUD general plan and preliminary plat for Dietrich Development, LLC and JNA 55
for “Highway 55 apartments” for property located north of Highway 55, south of 10th Avenue, east of
South Shore Drive and west of Revere Lane (2023060) (Res2024‐069). With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
(8.2) Approve Cooperative Agreement for the MnDOT Highway 55 Resurfacing Project (ST230004)
(Previously item No. 6.3)
Council Member Willis requested this item be pulled for staff to provide a brief report to the public.
Engineering Services Manager McKenzie provided an overview of the project, noting more information
is available on the city’s website. MnDOT will hire a communications consultant to work with Plymouth
residents and provide updates and communications. Construction will begin in April with an anticipated
end date of November or December and more information will be provided at a later City Council
meeting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Gregor, to adopt
Resolution approving cooperative agreement for the MnDOT Highway 55 Resurfacing Project 2723‐144
(ST230004) (Res2024‐070). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
City Manager Callister and the council reached consensus on setting future study sessions as follows:
Discuss liquor license violations penalty grid, massage enterprise license limits, and discuss 2024
pending/potential projects list on February 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Discuss inclusionary housing policy on March 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Adjournment
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Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator