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Regular City Council Meeting
November 25, 2014
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 25, 2014.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Bildsoe, Wosje, Johnson, and
Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
Staff Present: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer, Community
Development Director Juetten, Fire Chief Kline, Assistant City Engineer Renneberg, Police
Chief Goldstein, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Certificate of Appreciation to City of Plymouth for Use of Space for Department of
Defense and Tactic Classes
Laszlo Alberti introduced Dr. Pamela Ardea with the University of Minnesota. Dr. Ardea
presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the University of Minnesota, Department of
Defense and JPC1 to the City for facilitating first responder preparedness training associated
with a nerve agent attack. They were able to train more than 200 first responders.
4.02) Oath of Office to Firefighters Jamel Anderson, Steve Chismar, and Joe Sobotta
City Clerk Engdahl administered the oaths of office to Firefighters Jamel Anderson, Steve
Chismar, and Joe Sobotta.
4.03) Oath of Office to Police Officers Jake Coopet and Kevin Schik
City Clerk Engdahl administered the oaths of office to Police Officers Jake Coopet and Kevin
Schik.
4.04) Announce Old Fashioned Christmas on December 7
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Recreation Supervisor Koch announced Old Fashioned Christmas on December 7 at Plymouth
Creek Park.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to
approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
By request of Councilmember Willis, item No. 6.10 was removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed under General Business as 8.02.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje to
approve the amended Consent Agenda that include the following items:
6.01) Council Minutes from the November 10 Regular Council Meeting.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending November 15, 2014 (Res2014-348).
6.03) Resolution Approving Variance for construction of a deck encroaching into the lakeside
setback at 2770 Evergreen Lane (2014101— Res2014-349).
6.04) Resolution Approving the Cooperative Agreement with the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission for the Bass Lake Flocculation Facility (12031 — Res2014-350).
6.05) Approve executing Assignment of Licenses, Permits, Contracts and Other Intangibles for
Serenity on Plymouth Creek (2014050).
6.06) Resolution Approving Termination of Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for
Glacier Vista (2001026 — Resolution2014-3 5 1).
6.07) Resolutions Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Kirkwood (2012041 —
Res2014-352) and Kirkwood 2nd (2012054 — Res2014-359).
6.08) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Providence Point (2013115
Res2014-353).
6.09) Resolution Approving 2015 City Council Meeting Schedule and Annual Board and
Commission Recognition Event (Res2014-354).
6.10) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.02)
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With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Public hearing on On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications from
Mann Theatres, Inc., d/b/a Plymouth Grand 15,3400 Vicksburg Lane
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the application of Mann Theatres, Inc. for On -Sale Liquor and
Sunday Liquor Licenses at Plymouth Grand 15.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Steve Mann, applicant, stated they would be carding everyone they serve regardless of age and
will have a two drink maximum. It is an amenity they would like to offer to their customers.
With the recent remodel, it will be the most luxurious theatre in the twin cities area.
Councilmember Willis expressed concerns over someone ordering two drinks and giving them to
underage customers once inside the theatre. Mr. Steve Mann stated there are employees on duty
that can monitor that. He stated they are proposing liquor sales seven days a week, but would not
open the bar until 5:00 p.m. each day. The bar is more of a service bar and people will not be
congregating there. He noted that a movie ticket must be purchased first before a person can get
to the bar area. They will be increase their staff by one third to assist in monitoring. Benjie
Mann, part owner, added that movies run between 90 minutes and 120 minute and he does not
feel people will drink heavily during that short of time.
Councilmember Johnson inquired how staff would be trained. Mr. Steve Mann replied they will
be doing internal training.
Mayor Slavik stated she understands it is an amenity but is concerned about alcohol left behind
in the theater and underage employees having access to it. Mr. Benjie Mann stated it would be no
different than young people working at restaurants. The staff will be going in and clearing out
the theaters as quickly as possible. Mr. Steve Mann added they will have a zero tolerance policy
and will also have compliance checkers come in.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated they hold businesses that sell alcohol in Plymouth to a high
standard.
Mr. Benjie Mann stated they would welcome ideas and suggestions from the Police Department.
Councilmember Wosje stated he appreciates the investment they have made to their recent
remodel.
Mayor Slavik requested the Police Department report back to Council after six months.
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Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
adopt a Resolution Approving On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications from
Mann Theatres, Inc., d/b/a Plymouth Cinema 12 at 3400 Vicksburg Lane (Res2014-355). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Update on Vicksburg Lane Project (15001 and 16001)
8.01A) Approve Supplemental Agreement with SRF Consulting Group
Assistant City Engineer Renneberg provided an update on the schedule for the Vicksburg Lane
project. He stated the main detour route for through traffic while Vicksburg Lane is under
construction is planned to be Peony Lane and Lawndale Lane. If Vicksburg Lane commences as
originally planned, there would be significant congestion in the northwest part of the city until
the Peony/Lawndale project is completed. As a result, staff is recommending to delay the start of
the Vicksburg project.
Councilmember Johnson stated she is really disappointed in the timing and how the change is
coming forward. It wasn't that long ago they tried to figure out the bridge project and they
flipped the project on the north end of Vicksburg to advance that and now they are losing what
they were trying to push forward. She would like to see if there is any way they can get the
bridge done and manage the detours and traffic in the area.
Councilmember Wosje stated he is also extremely disappointed as Vicksburg Lane is a major
roadway. It effects a lot of residents in his Ward.
Police Chief Goldstein stated that from a public safety standpoint, they would like to see
Cheshire Lane opened up before this construction begins. They would like to make a strong
request that the contractor open it up, as the other routes are not very practical or easy to get to.
Mayor Slavik suggested that staff convey the Council's concerns to the City's consultant for
discussion and suggestions.
The majority of the Council tabled 8.01 and 8.01A to December 9.
8.02) Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for Vicksburg Ridge located at 4420 Vicksburg Lane
Estate Development Corporation — 2014091)
Councilmember Willis inquired if a 10 -foot additional trail easement on Vicksburg Lane will be
over an existing drainage easement. Community Development Director Juetten replied yes. He
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stated the trail will go in the right-of-way on Vicksburg Lane and the 10 -feet easement is for
maintenance and snow storage.
Councilmember Willis inquired if the grades will match to the north. Community Development
Director Juetten replied the grades will be similar and they don't foresee any issues. There is a
chance they can look at getting a connection to the trail that runs along the wetland.
Councilmember Willis feels the residents in the area should be able to access the trail.
Community Development Director Juetten stated the trail itself is in an easement, but the
easement document states once it is platted it goes away so they will need to recreate the
easement or dedicate it to the City. The City would pay park dedication on the 3.6 acres.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to adoRt
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at 4420
Vicksburg Lane (2014091 — Ord2014-30), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for the
Rezoning (2014-356), and a Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Estate Development
Corporation for "Vicksburg Ridge" for Property located at 4420 Vicksburg Lane (2014091 —
Res2014-357). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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