HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05-12-2015Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
May 12, 2015
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:09 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on May 12, 2015.
Boy Scout Troop 539 led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Johnson, Wosje, Beard,
Prom.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer,
Community Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Cote, Park and Recreation
Director Evans, Public Safety Director Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Building Official
Ryan, Communications Manager LaFave, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Todd Bullack, 552 West River Road, Delano, addressed the Council about the online application
process for a full-time street maintenance position. He stated he applied for the position and
followed the online directions for checking on the status of the position. He called last week and
learned that the position had been filled in March. He avoided applying for other opportunities
since he hadn't heard from the City. He asked if the online application process could be changed
to notify applicants where they're at in the application process.
Mayor Slavik stated the Human Resources Manager would be providing a response to him.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Proclaim "Thank a Teacher Day"
Mayor Slavik introduced Andy Anderson. She stated Mr. Anderson, who is a volunteer with the
schools in the community, requested this proclamation.
Mayor Slavik read the Proclamation declaring May 28, 2015 as "Thank a Teacher Day" and
presented it to Mr. Anderson.
Approval of Agenda
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2015
Mayor Slavik added setting future study sessions and placed it under General Business as item
No. 8.01. By request of Councilmember Beard, a discussion on the consent agenda process was
added to General Business as item No. 8.04.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No's. 6.03 and 6.09 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General
Business as item No's. 8.02 and 8.03 respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Council Meeting Minutes from Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting of April
28, 2015, Regular Meetings of April 14, 2015 and April 28, 2015, and Special Meeting of May
5, 2015.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending May 12, 2015 (Res2015-130).
6.03) (This item was removed from Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.02).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Solutran Properties,
LLC for a new Office Building at 13305 12th Avenue (2015 015 - Res2015-131).
6.05) Resolution Approving the Application of Davanni's, 3015 Harbor Lane to extend the
Licensed Premises on a Seasonal Basis (Res2015-132).
6.06) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Cedar Hollow (2013069 -
Res2015-133) and Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Brynwood
2013095 — Res2015-134).
6.07) Resolution Authorizing Expenditure from the DWI Resource Planning Fund for
Preliminary Breath Test Device (Res2015-135).
6.08) Resolution Approving Appointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Res2015-136).
6.09) (This item was removed from Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.03).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 4 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2015
Public Hearingis
7.01) Public Hearing on On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Liquor Applications
from Ally Hospitality Inc. for 16605 County Road 24, No. 210
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the applications from Ally Hospitality for On -Sale Intoxicating
and Sunday Liquor licenses for 16605 County Road 24, No. 210.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Applicant Troy Reding introduced himself stating he has been in the restaurant business for 30
years and a Plymouth resident for 17 years. He hopes to be open by September.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt
a Resolution Approving On -Sale Intoxicating and SundayLiquor Applications from All
Hospitality Inc. for 16605 County Road 24, No. 210 (Res2015-137). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Set Future Study Sessions
Councilmember Wosje reported if the House, Senate and Governor agree to a gas tax increase to
fund additional transit in the metro, the Council should be ready to discuss the Highway 55 BRT
project.
Mayor Slavik proposed to move the original June 23 topic of improvements required for
development to July 28 at 5:30 p.m. and discuss Highway 55 BRT on June 23 at 5:30 p.m. If the
funding doesn't materialize, the topic on July 28 would be moved back to June 23.
8.02) Ordinance Amending Chapters 4 and 10 of the City Code Concerning Rental
Licensing, Fees, and Property Maintenance (Previously item No. 6.03)
By request of Councilmember Beard, Building Official Ryan provided a summary of the staff
report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Rental Licensing,
Fees and Property Maintenance (Ord2015-13) and a Resolution Approving Summary
Publications of Ordinance No. 2015-13 Ordinance Amending, Chapters 4 and 10 of the Plymouth
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City Code Concerning Rental Licensing, Fees and Property Maintenance (Res2015-138). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.03) Designate Architect and Approve Agreement for Public Works Maintenance
Facility Expansion (15020) (Previously item No. 6.09)
By request of Councilmember Beard, Public Works Director Cote summarized the staff report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Designating Architect and Approving Agreement Public Works Maintenance
Facility Expansion (15020 - Res2015-139). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
8.04) Discuss Consent Agenda Process
Councilmember Beard requested that consent agenda items be read out loud for the record. She
expressed concern for people watching on television or the internet that they may not know what
is included in the consent agenda list and stated some neighboring cities do this.
Mayor Slavik stated consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and
the audience or Council can remove the items. She noted there are nine items on the consent
agenda tonight, but there can be up to 30 items.
It was suggested and agreed upon for staff to scroll the consent agenda items on the camera when
the Council is acting on the consent agenda.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Legislative Update
City Manager Callister provided a brief legislative update.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, Ci Clerk
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 4 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2015