HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-26-2024Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
March 26, 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 March 26,2024.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Pointner,Cesnik, Nelson, and Gregor.
Councilmembers Peterson and Willis participated via interactive technology per State Statute 13D.02.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Deputy City Manager Solano, Public Safety Director Fadden, Fire
Chief Coppa, Public Works Director Thompson,City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Payne,
Engineering Project Manager Miller, Community and Economic Development Director Fernelius,
Planning Manager McGuire, Parks and Forestry Manager Swartzer, Human Resources Director Timpone,
Finance Director Rich, Management Intern Nwachi,City Attorney Mattick, and Deputy City Clerk/Office
Support Lead Gottschalk.
Plymouth Forum
There were no comments at the forum.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Oath of office to Kimberly Nelson,Ward 1 Council Member and Catherine Cesnik,Ward 3
Council Member
Deputy City Clerk/Office Support Lead Gottschalk presented this item and read the oath of office for
each of the new Councilmembers.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner,and seconded by Councilmember Gregor,to approve
the agenda.With all members voting in favor by roll call vote,the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Gregor requested item 6.12 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under
General Business as item 8.2.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner,to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council minutes from special meeting of March 8, 2024 and special meeting and regular meeting
of March 12, 2024.
6.2) Resolution approving disbursements ending March 15, 2024(Res2024-108).
6.3) Resolution approving findings of fact for a zoning ordinance text amendment to 21170 of the
zoning ordinance to amend keeping of bees (2024008) (Res2024-109), Ordinance amending Chapters 21
of the Plymouth City Code,entitled the zoning ordinance, regarding the keeping of bees(2024008)
Ord2024-05), Resolution approving summary publication of Ordinance No.2024-05 (Res2024-110).
6.4) Ordinance amending Fire Code (Ord2024-06), Resolution approving summary publication of
Ordinance No. 2024-06 (Res2024-111).
6.5) Resolution approving an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of
Medicine Lake and the City of Plymouth for potable water service (Res2024-112).
6.6) Resolution approving a variance for Joseph Cheney,for property located at 12001 County Road
10(2024005) (Res2024-113).
6.7) Resolution approving the 2024 labor agreement between the City of Plymouth and Law
Enforcement Labor Services(LELS)—Police Captains local 521 (Res2024-114).
6.8) Resolution approving entering a loan agreement for the Minnesota Investment Fund in
connection with CFMOTO Powersports, Inc. (Res2024-115).
6.9) Ordinance amending section 1135 of the Plymouth City Code concerning therapeutic massage
Ord2024-07), Resolution approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2024-07 (Res2024-116).
6.10) Resolution authorizing payment to Missions Inc.from the opioid settlement fund for the Opioid
Response and Opioid Prevention Project(Res2024-117).
6.11) Resolution approving a conditional use permit for ETS Enterprises LLC,for property located at
14355 23rd Avenue(2024010) (Res2024-118).
6.12) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item
8.2).
With all members voting in favor by roll call vote,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Public Hearing on the on-sale intoxicating liquor license application with Sunday sales of
l0ate20 LLC d/b/a Latuff's Pizzeria, 10820 State Highway 55
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Deputy City Clerk/Office Support Lead Gottschalk presented this item, noted law enforcement found no
reason to deny the license,and residents within 500 feet have been notified.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner,and seconded by Councilmember Gregor,to adopt
Resolution approving on-sale intoxicating liquor license application with Sunday sales of 10ate20 LLC
d/b/a Latuff's Pizzeria, 10820 State Highway 55 (Res2024-119).With all members voting in favor by roll
call vote,the motion carried.
7.2) Public improvement and assessment hearing and award of contract for the Birchwood Estates
Street Reconstruction Project(ST249001)
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Payne presented this item, described the current road
conditions, and detailed improvements that will include street, utility and water quality reconstruction.
He stated the Parks and Forestry staff will provide a plan for replantation and explained the cost,
funding, residential assessments, and payment and deferral options. He also provided a timeline, if
approved,and ways for residents to stay informed of the multiple phase approach.
In response to questions from City Council, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Payne and City
Attorney Mattick provided the following information:
City Attorney Mattick explained the appeal process and procedures
Bulk of stormwater construction will be done after school is out in early June to reduce impact
Once approved,the assessment amount cannot be changed, and any additional costs will be the
city's responsibility
Easement from the Wayzata School District is currently open, discussions with school board are
positive, and an anticipated agreement for the easement will be reached soon
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
The City Council had further discussion on the percent of the total cost of the project that is being
assessed to the property owners. Mayor Wosje explained the street cost assessment for each resident
and noted the street costs that are assessed to residents are 16.2%of the total project being assessed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner,and seconded by Councilmember Gregor,to adopt
Resolution ordering improvement for the Birchwood Estates Street Reconstruction Project(ST249001)
Res2024-120).With all members voting in favor by roll call vote,the motion carried.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Cesnik,to adopt
Resolution adopting assessments for the Birchwood Estates Street Reconstruction Project(ST249001)
Res2024-121).With members Mayor Wosje and Councilmembers Willis,Gregor, Peterson, Cesnik and
Nelson voting in favor,and Councilmember Pointner voting against,the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner,and seconded by Councilmember Willis,to adopt
Resolution awarding contract and approving supplemental agreement for the Birchwood Estates Street
Reconstruction Project(ST249001) (Res2024-122).With all members voting in favor by roll call vote,the
motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Approve amended appointments for Deputy Mayor,Council Coordinating Representatives and
other agency appointments for 2024
Mayor Wosje presented this item and explained the open appointments to be filled by Councilmembers
Cesnik and Nelson.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis,and seconded by Councilmember Gregor,to adopt
Resolution amending appointments for Deputy Mayor,Council Coordinating Representatives and
Representatives to other agencies(Res2024-123).With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.2) Adopt annual City Code and Zoning Ordinance amendments and summary publication
Previously item No. 6.12)
Councilmember Gregor requested this item be pulled for further explanation and discussion. Mayor
Wosje explained this was the yearly administrative code changes and if more substantive changes were
to be made, a study session and possible City Council meeting item would need to be scheduled at a
future date.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor,and seconded by Councilmember Pointner,to adopt
Ordinance amending Chapters 6, 8, 13, and 20 of the Plymouth City Code(2024003) (Ord2024-08),
Ordinance amending Chapter 21 entitled the Zoning Ordinance of the Plymouth City Code (2024003)
Ord2024-09), Resolution approving summary publication of Ordinance No. 2024-08 and Ordinance No.
2024-09(Res2024-124).With all members voting in favor by roll call vote,the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Set future study sessions.
City Manager Callister suggested date changes for consideration as follows:
Inclusionary housing policy and PUD discussion for April 9 at 5 p.m.
Destination marketing organization strategic plan discussion for May 14 at 6 p.m.
City Manager Callister added the water and sewer presentation will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 7:44 p.m.
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Amy G schalk, Deputy City Clerk/Office Support Lead
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