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Regular City Council Meeting
March 27. 2018
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 March 27, 2018.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Prom, Johnson, Davis, Wosje, and
Carroll.
Council Absent: Councilmember Willis.
Staff Present: Administrative Services Director Hokkanen, Economic Development Manager
Landhauser, Community Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Evans,
Public Works Director Thompson, Fire Chief Coppa, Public Safety Director Goldstein, Design
Supervisor Payne, Recreation Supervisor Fram, Housing Manager Barnes, City Attorney
Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.01) Announcement of Primavera Arts Festival on April 20-21
Recreation Supervisor Fram announced this year's Primavera Arts Festival on April 20-21 at the
Plymouth Creek Center.
Approval of Agenda
Item No. 8.03 was removed from the agenda at the request of the developer.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the amended a eg nda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember Wosje, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems:
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Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2018
(6.01) Special and Regular Council Meeting minutes of March 13, 2018.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending March 17, 2018 (Res2018-119).
(6.03) Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of a New Playground at East
Medicine Lake Park (PRI 89003.001 - Res2018-120).
(6.04) Resolution Approving Exclusive Catering Contracts for the Plymouth Creek Center with
Lancer Catering, A'BriTin Catering and Hospitality, The Lookout Catering, and Medina
Entertainment (Res2018-121).
(6.05) Resolution Approving Purchase of an Additional Tractor with Attachments (CE -20-500X
- Res2018-122).
(6.06) Resolution Approving the Wetland Replacement Plan for the New Wayzata Elementary
School — County Road, 101 Section 6, Tl 18N, R22W (Res2018-123)
(6.07) Resolution Approving 2018 Solid Waste Hauler Licenses (Res2018-124).
(6.08) Resolution Approving Hot Mix Asphalt Prices for 2018 (Res2018-125).
(6.09) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the 2018 Public Works Mill and
Overlay Project (ST 189004.001 — Res2018-126), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering
Report and Calling for a Public Hearing for the 2018 Public Works Mill and Overlay Project
(189004.001 — Res2018-127), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering
Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the 2018 Public Works Mill and Overlay Project
(ST 189004.001 — Res2018-128), and Resolution Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessment
for the 2018 Public Works Mill and Overlay Project (ST189004.001 — Res2018-129).
(6.10) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the State Highway 55 Frontage
Road Reconstruction Project (13002 — Res2018-130), Resolution Receiving Preliminary
Engineering Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing for the State Highway 55 Frontage Road Reconstruction Project (13002 — Res2018-
131), Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
the State Highway 55 Frontage Road Reconstruction Project (13002 — Res2018-132), Resolution
Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the State
Highway 55 Frontage Road Reconstruction Project (13002 — Res2018-133), Resolution Setting
Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the State Highway Frontage Road Reconstruction Project
(13 002 — Res2018-134), and Resolution Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easement for
Street, Drainage and Utility Purposes for the State Highway 55 Frontage Road Reconstruction
Project (13 002 — Res2018-135).
(6.11) Resolution Awarding the Contract for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
(SS189001.001 - Res2018-136).
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(6.12) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code for Lighting Zone Map Amendments
for Three City of Plymouth Parks located at 1740 East Medicine Lake Boulevard (East Medicine
Lake Park), 1920 West Medicine Lake Drive (West Medicine Lake Park), and 5805 Lawndale
Lane (future Meadows Community Park and Playfield) (2018006 — Ord2018-06), Resolution
Approving Findings of Fact for Lighting Zone Map Amendment for Three City of Plymouth
Parks located at 1740 East Medicine Lake Boulevard (East Medicine Lake Park), 1920 West
Medicine Lake Drive (West Medicine Lake Park), and 5805 Lawndale Lane (future Meadows
Community Park and Playfield) (2018006 — Res2018-136), and Resolution Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 2018-06 (Res2018-138).
(6.13) Resolution Approving the Amended 2018 Pay Equity Report (Res2018-139).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.01) Sand Companies Housing Project
Housing Manager Barnes reported Sand Companies is requesting support for the project and
application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) for project funding and
confirming the consideration of a Tax Increment Finance Housing district (TIF) application at a
later date. This includes preliminary support for a 58 -unit workforce housing development and
stand-alone coffee shop on the vacant parcel located in the Crossroads Commons development.
Approval of preliminary support will help them be more competitive in their funding request to
the MHFA.
In response to questions from the Council, Housing Manager Barnes and Community
Development Director Juetten provided the following information:
• This process is unique, and agencies have different timings for funding requests. The
low-income housing tax credit deadlines are fast approaching. As part of the competitive
criteria for applications to be successful, they need to have municipal support. This
shows support for the application and concept of a 58 -unit housing development, but it
does not commit the Council to approve the actual plan for the site.
• If this is approved by the Council and the applicant is awarded their requested funding,
the applicant will come back to the Council with their full application and PUD
amendment request. If the Council denies the application at that time, the applicant's
funding sources go away.
• When the actual plans for the development come forward, the public will be noticed.
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2018
This is only a request to support the application for financing through other agencies.
Currently, Sand Companies has a contract on the property, which eliminates the
possibility of another developer proposing a different use for the site.
Sand Companies will be selling the portion for a coffee shop to a user and they are
currently going through administrative approvals with the Planning Department.
The housing development plan will include a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom units.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Supporting Tax Increment Financing Assistance for a 58 Unit Multi -Family
Housing Project Res2018-140). With all members voting in favor but Councilmember Prom,
the motion carried.
(8.02) Planned Unit Development Amendment Request to allow a Second Freestanding
Sign to remain on Site for Property located at 2700 Campus Drive (Eniva Health —
2018005)
Community Development Director Juetten reported a sign was installed even though staff denied
a sign permit. The applicant is now requesting a PUD amendment to allow for the sign. The
Planning Commission discussed the proposal and agreed the sign doesn't meet the intent as
described by the applicant and recommends denial of the request.
Randy Hanson, 2700 Campus Drive, stated the owner thought he had received approval to install
the sign. Therefore, they are requesting a PUD amendment. In the industrial park, there are
other businesses that have similar signs.
Mary Veloske, 2700 Campus Drive, stated they would like more clarification on why the PUD
amendment would not be approved. They are open to working with the City to continue to
explore other options.
In response to questions from the Council, Community Development Director Juetten provided
the following information:
• The property has both access points on the same street. The PUD amendment was denied
because the need for two signs was not demonstrated.
• This area has multiple signs as part of the original PUD approval because there are
multiple businesses in that area. However, the area in question is a one -unit business and
is the only business in that building. PUD amendments were granted in the 1980s for
Crown Plaza due to the need to guide traffic to an area that is not directly visible. The
property to the north also has two access points, but they are on different roadways and a
sign is needed to show how to access that site.
• The original sign permit was denied because it was too large per the Zoning Ordinance.
The Zoning Ordinance will allow a directional sign that is four square feet in size. In
addition, the content on the sign didn't meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
• He is unsure if the sign was installed before the applicant applied for a permit or after it
was denied.
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2018
• The other signs in the area also had to go through a City approval process in order to have
their signs installed.
The Council commented this sign is not directional and is trying to advertise the retail store. It is
not fair to other businesses in the community who comply with the Zoning Ordinance. The
applicant can make changes to the sign to meet City regulations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a
Resolution Denying a Request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to Allow a Second
Freestanding Sign for Property located at 2700 Campus Drive (2018005 — Res2018-141). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.03) Summers Edge III Preliminary Plat located at Outlot A, Summers Edge South and
18740 Medina Road (2017107)
This item was removed from the agenda.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
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Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2018