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Regular Council Meeting
November 26, 2013
Mayor Slavik 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 26, 3013.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Wosje, Bildsoe, Willis, Johnson, Stein,
and Prom.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer, City
Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Public Works Director Cote, Community
Development Director Juetten, Police Chief Goldstein, Fire Chief Kline, Utilities Manager
Newberger, Planning Manager Thomson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Oath of Office to Firefighters
City Clerk Engdahl administered the oaths of office to Firefighters Michael Rumpza, Claire
Watne, Colby Whitmore, and Kasey Witchall.
4.02) Announcement of Matt Nordby's Appointment to Assistant Fire Chief
Fire Chief Kline announced the promotion of Matt Norby to the Assistant Fire Chief position.
4.03) Update from the Metropolitan Council
District One Commissioner Katie Rodriguez introduced herself and provided an update from the
Metropolitan Council.
4.04) Announcement of Utilities Manager Scott Newberger Receiving Chapter Award
Winner in the Superintendent Category of the American Public Works Association
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Public Works Director Cote announced that Utilities Manager Newberger recently received the
Chapter Award in the Superintendent Category of the American Public Works Association.
4.05) Presentation of the IDA Dark Sky Defender Award from the International Dark Sky
Association
Planning Manager Thomson announced that the International Dark Sky Association recently
presented the City with the IDA Dark Sky Defender Award for adopting the model lighting
ordinance in 2004. Plymouth was the first city in the nation to do so.
4.06) Announcement of Old Fashioned Christmas
Park and Recreation Director Evans announced Old Fashioned Christmas on December 8 at the
Plymouth Historical Society.
Mayor Slavik introduced Luke Fischer, who is the City's new Administrative Services Director.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Wosie, to
approve the a egnda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Slavik noted that an amended resolution for item No. 6.04 has been provided to the
Council for adoption.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of November 12.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending November 16, 2013 (Res2013-360).
6.03) Resolution Approving Payment No. 7 and Final for Well No. 17 Pumping Facility (10024
Res2013-361).
6.04) Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2013-27 (Res2013-362).
6.05) Resolution Approving Municipal State Aid Advance Funding Request (Res2013-363).
6.06) Resolution Approving a Lease with Verizon Wireless LLC for Communication Equipment
on the Water Tower and Ground located at 14800 23rd Avenue North (Res2013-364).
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6.07) Resolution Approving a Variance for Michlitsch Builders, Inc., for Properties located at
12015 28th Avenue and 12025 28th Avenue (2013 101 — Res2013-365).
6.08) Resolution Approving 2014 Amusement Licenses (Res2013-366).
6.09) Resolution Approving 2014 Target and Trap Shoot License for Plymouth Gun Club
Res2013-367).
6.10) Resolution Approving the 2014 Tobacco Licenses (Res2013-368).
6.11) Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for Taylor Creek 2nd Addition
2011013 — Res2013-369).
6.12) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Spring Meadows 2nd
Addition (2011019 — Res2013-370).
6.13) Resolution Approving Title VI Compliance and Implementation Plan and the Limited
English Proficiency Plan (Res2013-371).
6.14) Resolution Approving a Home Occupation License for Allison Grabek to operate a
Therapeutic Massage Therapy Busienss named "Balanced Bodywork, LLC" out of the Home
located at 5950 Yucca Lane North (2013 100 — Res2013-372).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.01) Adoption of 2040 Population, Household and Employment Estimates
Community Development Director Juetten stated the Metropolitan Council issued preliminary
2040 population, household, and employment estimates for all cities within the Metropolitan
Council's jurisdiction. The estimates issued for the City were 101,800 population, 42,200
households, and 68,500 employment. Staff met with the Metropolitan Council to understand
how the estimates were derived. City staff completed a thorough parcel by parcel analysis of the
entire City to prepare a revised estimate to submit to the Metropolitan Council. Based on the
analysis, City staff estimates the population to be 82,085, households to be 35,192, and
employment to be 59,986. He stated staff is requesting approval of City staff's projections which
would be sent to the Metropolitan Council.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje, to approve
City staff's projections which will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.rny
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