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Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
April 9, 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 April 9, 2024.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Gregor, Nelson, Peterson, Pointner, Cesnik,
and Gregor.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: 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,
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
Joni Sutton, 17340 9th Avenue North, briefly described Music in Plymouth and invited the community to
a fundraising event this Thursday at Luce Line Brewing from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
There were no presentations or public announcements.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Peterson, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Pointner, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.1) Council minutes from regular meeting of March 26, 2024.
(6.2) Resolution approving disbursements ending March 29, 2024 (Res2024-125).
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(6.3) Resolution approving the application and of fiscal year 2024 Community Development Block
Grant program funds (Res2024-126).
(6.4) Ordinance amending Chapter XII of the Plymouth City Code concerning alcoholic beverages
(Ord2024-10), Resolution approving summary publication of Ordinance No. 2024-10 (Res2024-127).
(6.5) Resolution to approve a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County to provide an
embedded senior social worker (Res2024-128).
(6.6) Resolution accepting donation towards the Fire Department therapy dog program (Res2024-
129).
(6.7) Resolution approving a conditional use permit for Steddy, LLC dba InnerActive Playground, for
property located at 14600 28th Avenue (2024016) (Res2024-130).
(6.8) Resolution approving temporary liquor license application of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
(Res2024-131).
(6.9) Resolution to waive certain administrative fees for City Center businesses during Plymouth
Boulevard construction (Res2024-132).
(6.10) Resolution approving a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota regarding the
Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) (Res2024-133).
(6.11) Resolution approving the extension of the indoor seating area to the wine and on-sale 3.2
percent malt liquor licenses of 4 Community Theatre, 2705 Annapolis Lane North (Res2024-134).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(7.1) Continue public hearing on proposed city charter amendment by ordinance
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup and Finance Director Rich presented this item. City
Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup described and explained the City Charter and City Code. She
provided a Charter history and reviewed the proposed amendments.
Finance Director Rich defined and described the community improvement fund. She summarized the
charter changes along with the corresponding City code changes.
In response to questions from the City Council, Finance Director Rich and City Clerk/Administrative
Coordinator Gallup provided the following information:
• Every 10 years, the city adopts an ordinance redefining precinct districts
• Explained the various uses and past examples of the community improvement fund
• If money from the community improvement fund is spent, the fund becomes frozen until it has
regrown back to the original dollar amount
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City Attorney Mattick stated the resolution tonight required a 7/7 vote and noted the City Council can
send it back to the Charter Commission for reexamination, if applicable.
City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator Gallup described the process for the Charter amendment and a
timeline of past meetings. The public hearing started on January 9th, continued to February 6th, and
then held over to tonight due to the necessity for a full council vote. She also explained the petition
process.
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Mattick stated he believed each item in the resolution can be parceled out, discussed, and
then each item would have to go back to the Charter Commission for discussion and approval.
The Council discussed percentage setting amounts, moving the community improvement fund money
into the capital improvement fund, reasoning behind the structure of the community improvement
fund, and ways to invest to receive a better interest rate.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Ordinance amending the Plymouth City Charter (Ord2024-11), With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Ordinance amending Section 321 of the City Code concerning the Community Improvement Fund
(Ord2024-12), Resolution approving summary publication of Ordinance No. 2024-11 (Res2024-135), and
Resolution approving summary publication of Ordinance No. 2024-12 (Res2024-136). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
(7.2) Public improvement and assessment hearing and award contract for the 2024 Street
Rehabilitation Project (ST249002)
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Payne presented this item. He described the project areas,
existing conditions, proposed improvements, assessment policy and process, communications and
outreach, estimated timeline, and cost estimates per resident. He also noted most of the project would
be completed by city crew with a small portion needing a contract crew.
In response to questions from the City Council, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Payne
provided the following information:
• Ordering improvements requires a 6/7 vote
• Fire Department will maintain adequate access to entrances and exits
• Businesses will also maintain adequate access
• Preliminary schedule has Rockford Road access interrupted May and June
• Scope of the project is the driving force behind the per resident assessment cost
Mayor Wosje opened the public hearing.
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Meg Gorzycki, 4260 Magnolia Lane N., inquired about the process of street resurfacing and assessments
to certain buildings within a condominium development.
Mary Plummer, 4220 Magnolia Lane N., expressed her disappointment with the lack of notification
regarding the community meetings and encouraged the City Council to use the community
improvement fund to cover the cost of the street repairs.
Rachel Falkowski, 2901 Comstock Lane N., expressed her frustration with the lack of notifications and
communications and suggested alternative ways to fund this project.
Mayor Wosje closed the public hearing.
Mayor Wosje explained the street repair cycle process. City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Payne stated the streets are evaluated every 2 years and rated on a 1-10 scale. He added maintaining
streets in good condition versus waiting is more cost-effective. City Engineer/Deputy Public Works
Director Payne stated the final estimated cost will not change and any additional costs will be managed
by the city. He added he will reach out to the residents who spoke tonight.
In response to questions from the City Council, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Payne
provided the following information:
• Previous estimates sent out in mailings are the same as the proposed estimates tonight
• Income deficiency forms for residents are available based on age and income level
• Can roll assessment costs into property taxes and pay over a period of years
• Affected residents over 65 years of age can defer payment until property is sold
• Corner lots only pay one assessment fee
Mayor Wosje stated the assessment policy will be revisited in 2030 after all streets have been
completed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution ordering improvement for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (ST249002) (Res2024-137).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt
Resolution awarding contract, approving supplemental agreement, and approving local trail connection
agreement with Three Rivers Park district for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (ST249002)
(Res2024-138), With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gregor, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
Resolution adopting assessments for 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (ST249002) (Res2024- 139).
With Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Peterson, Gregor, Nelson and Cesnik voting yes, and
Councilmember Pointner voting no, the motion carried.
General Business
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(8.1) Approve the acquisition of property for roadway purposes located near Hamel Road and
County Road 101 Frontage Road
Planning Manager McGuire presented this item and noted it was discussed at the February 20th
meeting but recommended an appraisal to determine the value of the property.
Public Works Director Thompson stated the design of the roadway would leave minimal land but staff
would present the final design in 2025 and it can be looked at further.
Motion was made by Councilmember Pointner, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
resolution approving the acquisition of certain property (Res2024-140). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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Jodi Gallup, City Clerk/Administrative Coordinator