HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-26-2016Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
January 26, 2016
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 January 12, 2016.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Beard, Willis, Carroll, and
Prom.
ABSENT: Councilmember Wosje.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer,
Community Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Cote, Park and Recreation
Director Evans, Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol, Recreation Supervisor Fram, City Attorney
Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Fire and Ice Event on February 6
Recreation Supervisor Fram announced this year's Fire and Ice Event on February 6th at Parkers
Lake.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik reported Stephen Grigsby, attorney representing Ying Chen, submitted
correspondence earlier today regarding item No. 7.01, "requesting the matter be withdrawn from
the consideration. This includes the appeal scheduled tonight before the City Council as well as
the initial application whose denial was already recommended." City Attorney Knutson
referenced City Clerk Engdahl's response to Mr. Grigsby's correspondence stating"I understand
from your email that your client, Ying Chen, wishes to withdraw her appeal to the City Council
of the City Manager's denial of your client's renewal application for a massage therapy
certificate. This is to acknowledge that the appeal has been withdrawn and the matter will be
deleted from the City Council's agenda this evening. The City Manager's denial of her
certificate will stand." The Council stated they would grant Mr. Grigsby's request as stated in
City Clerk Engdahl's response.
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Mayor Slavik removed item No. 6.05 (Suburb to Suburb memorandum of understanding for bus
service) from the agenda as she feels this is premature.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the agenda as amended. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
By the request of Councilmember Willis, item No's. 6.07, 6.10, and 6.12 were removed from the
Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No's. 8.02, 8.03, and 8.04
respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2016.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending January 16, 2016 (Res2016-022).
6.03) Resolution Approving Renewal of 3.2 Malt On-Sale and Off-Sale Liquor, Off-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor, On-Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor, and Wine Licenses for 2016
Res2016-023).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Variance to the Maximum Fence Height for a Gate with a
Pergola for Property located at 1325 Black Oaks Lane(2015103 - Res2016-024).
6.05) (This item was removed from the agenda).
6.06) Resolution Approving Findings of Fact and Decision for Appeal by Guirong Ye of
Denial of 2016 Massage Therapist Certificate and Massage Therapy Center Certificate
Res2016-025).
6.07) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.02).
6.08) Resolution Authorizing Payment of 2016 Membership Dues for Bassett Creek, Elm
Creek, and Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissions (Res2016-026).
6.09) Resolution Approving Offers to Sell and Memorandum of Agreement and Conveyance of
Quit Claim Deeds for Interstate 494 Project (Res2016-027).
6.10) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.03).
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6.11) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application for the West Medicine
Lake Community Club (Res2016-028).
6.12) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.04)
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Denial of Yin Chen's 2016 Renewal Application for Massage Therapy Certificate
This item was removed from the agenda due to appeal being withdrawn.
General Business
8.01) Plans and Specifications and Advertisement of Bids for Public Works Maintenance
Facility Expansion (15020)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the revised Public Works Maintenance Facility
expansion plans. The expansion has an estimated cost of$9,300,000 with $3,000,000 of the
amount not having a designated funding source. Administrative Services Director Fischer added
staff is looking at a combination of the 2015 surplus with Fund 413 to fund the $3,000,000. This
will be discussed at a future study session.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement Bids for
Public Works Maintenance Facility Expansion(15020 - Res2016-029). With all members voting
in favor, the motion carried.
8.02) Cooperative Agreement with the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
for the Elm Creek Stream Restoration Project (14006) (previously item No. 6.07)
Councilmember Willis stated this project costs $1,000,000, and it reduces the amount of
phosphorus flowing into Plymouth. This project is necessary in order to meet Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) requirements.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution to approve the Cooperative Agreement with the Elm Creek Watershed Management
Commission Elm Creek Restoration Project (14006 - Res2016-030). With all the members
voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.03) Advertisement for Bids for Northwest Greenway Trail Segment Two Construction
Plan (40069) (previously item No. 6.10)
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By request of Councilmember Willis, Park and Recreation Director Evans provided a
presentation on this item. Segment Two is 1.46 miles and will add access to the Plymouth Dog
Park, access to a neighborhood park,provide trail connections to both Vicksburg and Dunkirk
Lanes, and a walking corridor to wetlands. The project is included in the Capital Improvement
Program with an estimated budget of$900,000.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution to Authorize the Advertisement for Bids for the Northwest Greenway Trail
Segment Two Construction Plan(40069 - Res2016-031). With all the members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
8.04) Rezoning from FRD to C-3 for Property located South of State Highway 55 and
North of the Soo Line Railroad on the Western Boundary of the City of Plymouth (Just for
Kix-2015102) (previously item No. 6.12)
Councilmember Willis suggested the applicant annex the triangle of the site into the City of
Medina so the entire site is within one city. The part of the property that is in Plymouth is a
portion of the parking lot and a stormwater holding pond. With$1,100 paid in taxes on that site
in 2015, and with the City of Plymouth only receiving approximately$200 of that amount, there
is no value to have that part of the site in the City of Plymouth. He proposed deferring the
rezoning to inquire if the property owner and the City of Medina are interested in requesting an
annexation proceeding.
The majority of the Council voiced their support of a cooperative annexation agreement with the
City of Medina.
Jim Tiller, fee owner of both parcels, stated he has no objections with annexation. His only
concern is any delay of the project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to table
this item to the February 9, 2016 Council meeting. In the meantime, staff will communicate with
the City of Medina and the property owner to see if they would be supportive of annexing this
parcel. With all the members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
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Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the regular meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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