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Special Council Meeting
October 12, 2010
Mayor Slavik called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:40 p.m. in the
Medicine Lake Conference Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on October 12, 2010.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Stein, Black, Murdock (5:45
p.m.), Bildsoe (6:00 p.m.), and Johnson (6:28 p.m.)
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Community Development Director Juetten, Housing
Manager Barnes, Planning Manager Senness, City Engineer Moberg, Administrative Services
Director Portner, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Shopping Center Site, Highway 55
Representatives from Oppidan continued their discussion with the Council from the September
28 meeting regarding redeveloping the Plymouth Shopping Center site on Highway 55. They
indicated their desire to remove the current service road in front of the property and make it loop
around the back and into the property at an approximate cost of $2.5 million to $3 million. They
stated they are planning for two phases to this project with the first phase involving the
restaurant, senior housing, and front road realignment, and the second phase perhaps being small
officer user.
Councilmember Stein stated the proposed alignment of County Road 73 would be acceptable to
him.
Councilmember Murdock requested the developer to consider the concept of residential
apartment) use on top of a commercial use.
The developers indicated that the residential market is a challenge with the current economy.
They would be willing to sketch plans for the Council for that type of use, but this evening, they
are presenting to the Council what they know will succeed.
Councilmember Willis asked what elements of their development are they requesting tax
increment financing. The developers replied they would like to use tax increment financing for
the public roadway realignment, utility extensions and relocations, any land that is purchased and
isn't netted out, and any ponding they create for the drainage of the roadway.
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Mayor Slavik stated it would be difficult to communicate to residents that tax increment
financing was used for a development that could potentially have a fast food restaurant.
Therefore, she asked staff if the tax increment financing could be used for the senior housing
portion of the site. Housing Manager Barnes replied he's unsure if they can remove that parcel
due to how the current district is aligned. However, if it's the Council's desire, staff could try to
accomplish that goal.
Councilmember Black asked how soon Outlot D would be developed. The developers replied
approximately three years. They stated if the necessary approvals are given, they anticipate
having the site ready for construction in May 2011.
Councilmember Black asked what the senior housing component would consist of. The
developers replied assisted living and memory care.
Councilmember Black stated her preference for Outlot D would be service uses to compliment
the adjacent park and ride facility. She agreed with Councilmember Murdock that multi -housing
on top of retail shops would be ideal. She stated she's supportive of senior care but also
interested in another housing component that would utilize the whole site.
The developers thanked the Council for the opportunity to meet with them this evening. Mayor
Slavik stated she still has issues with the use of tax increment financing for a fast food restaurant,
but she supports the senior housing component.
Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled a study session on November 9 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the 2011-2015
Capital Improvement Program and the discussion of Vicksburg Lane from Highway 55 to County
Road 6.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m/7
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Sdra R. Engdahl, City Jerk
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