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Home My WebLink About1996/09/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 16, 1996 1 Call to order Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7.30 p.m. 2. Presentations Mr Wysopal introduced the winners of the Evergreen Awards and showed slides of their gardening efforts. Mayor Dorfman presented each with a Ficus tree. The winners were Pat Newell, 4200 Brookside Ave ; Virgil and Lu Engelke, 2788 Utica Ave. So , Cindie and John Hoisve, 3945 Dakota Ave, and Curt Peterson, 2815 Toledo. 3. Roll call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, Jeff Appelquist, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer, Gail Dorfman. . , Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney(Mr Fuchs); Deputy City Manager(Ms. Kutzler),Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning Coordinator(Ms. Jeremiah); Housing Coordinator(Ms. Quarfot), Finance Director(Ms. McBride); Director of Parks and Recreation(Mr. Gears); Director of Public Works(Mr. Rardin); Engineering Supervisor(Mr Moore); Director of Inspections (Mr. Petersen). 4. Approval of minutes September 3, 1996 - There being no corrections or amendments, the minutes were ordered fi 1 ed as submitted. September 9 study session- Councilmember Latz referred to item 2, Proposed tobacco ordinance. He noted rather than a draft ordinance being discussed, staff presented a number of policy options for Council's consideration, the ordinance to be forthcoming. The minutes were accepted for filing with that amendment. 5 Approval of agenda Consent agenda- It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the consent agenda The motion passed 7-0 Agenda- It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agenda The motion passed 7-0 153 City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1996 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6a. Modification of plans for Redevelopment Project#1 and Excelsior Blvd., Oak Park Village and Highway 7 Tax Increment Financing Districts It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to continue the public hearing to October 7, 1996. The motion passed 7-0. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 8a. License and permit fees Ordinance 96-2073 Adoption of the ordinance would adjust fees for the Certificate of Occupancy program; contractor competency cards; food establishments and swimming pool licenses. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Ordinance 96-2073 entitled"An ordinance relating to license fees; amending Sections 13-803, 13-1103, 13-212 102, 13-222.102 and 15-212.102. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Resolution providing for the sale of General Obligation Increment Bonds, Series 1996 Resolution 96-143 Resolution would accommodate revised cost of the Recreation Center renovation. Councilmember Latz asked if it were correct that although a cap would be put on the bonding, that ultimately the costs of this project are still expected not to be borne directly by the taxpayers, that there is no tax increase involved in paying for this project. Mr. Meyer said this was correct. Since the bids came in higher than anticipated, three of the original sources for funding had to be looked at as alternative to a tax increase in order to provide the needed revenue. 154 City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1996 Mr. Ehlers, financial advisor, was not able to be precise as to interest rates at this point as the government will not be making changes to interest rates until the first week in October. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to adopt Resolution 96-143 entitled"Resolution providing for the sale of General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1996." The motion passed 7-0. 8c. First reading of ordinance amending the 1996 budget It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve first reading and set second reading for October 7, 1996. The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Monterey Co-Housing minor amendment to Conditional Use Permit Resolution 96-144 Approval would allow reduction of one parking space and certain modifications to the landscape plan. In answer to a question from Councilmember Sanger, Michelle Shutt said Monterey Co-housing was happy to work with staff in bringing about these modifications. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Appelquist, to adopt Resolution 96-144 entitled"A resolution rescinding Resolution 94-79 adopted on July 5, 1994 and granting Conditional Use Permit under Section 14.5-4.5(D)(1)of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code relating to zoning to allow an amendment to the landscaping plan for a multiple family dwelling development of 24 townhouse and apartment units at 2925 Monterey Ave." The motion passed 7-0. 155 City Council meeting minutes Il Sept. 16, 1996 8e. Adoption of Housing Rehabilitation Fund policy Resolution 96-145 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt Resolution 96-145 entitled"A resolution adopting the Housing Rehabilitation Fund Policy" The motion passed 7-0. 8f. Special Service District Advisory Board. Mr. Harmening commented this ordinance would allow the property owners in the Special Services District to appoint their representatives to the Advisory Board rather than be i nig appointed by the City Council as is done with City boards/commissions. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve first reading, set second reading for October 7, 1996. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS,BOARDS, COMMITTEES 9a. Authorization to purchase a home at 3536 Texas Ave to be sold to Habitat for Humanity Councilmember Latz had a question as to notice to nearby property owners. He asked if there had been sufficient time between the mailing of the notice of the public meeting and the meeting for interested individuals to adjust their schedules in order to attend lie would like to see _ incorporated into meeting notices some representative of any neighborhood organization in the area of proposed projects being noticed as well so they have time to set up a neighborhood meeting of their own to discuss it to provide adequate neighborhood feedback. He suggested bringing to a study session to sort out specifically what kinds of things in each neighborhood Council would want organizations or their representatives to receive notice. Councilmember Jacobs thought perhaps the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission would want to be noticed on projects going on in all organized neighborhoods in the City. Councilmember Sanger asked what steps the City might take to help encourage more involvement of the entire community in the rehabilitation of this home and welcoming of its residents to the community. Perhaps this could be discussed at a study session. Paul Jennings, St. Louis Park resident and volunteer with Habitat, was present and he addressed the Council with background on his work with Habitat. I 156 City Council meeting minutes September 16, 1996 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to authorize the Mayor andpurchase City Manager to execute a agreement with HUD for the purchase of the home at 3536 Texas Ave. provided the City receive, at a minimum, an unconditional letter of commitment from Habitat for Humanity indicating they will purchase the property from the City in an"as is" condition. Staff is further directed to prepare an ordinance to allow for the sale of the property to Habitat for Humanity. The motion passed 7-0. b. Minutes of Housing Authority August 13. 1996 c. Minutes of Neighborhood Revitalization Commission August 14 d. Financial report for August 1996 By consent, items 9b-9d received for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 11 a. Bid tabulation: Sidewalk snow removal services in the Excelsior Blvd. Special Service District No 1 Resolution 96-146 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Appelquist, to adopt Resolution 96-146 entitled"Resolution accepting bids and authorizing execution of a contract for sidewalk snow removal services in the Excelsior Blvd. Special Service District No. 1" 1 lb. Bid tabulation: Random concrete replacement: City-wide.Project 96-03 Resolution 96-149 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to designate Ron - Kassa Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$25,185.20. The motion passed 7-0. 157 City Council meeting minutes 1 September 16, 1996 11c. Agreement for retention of consultant to assist with right of way acquisition for the 1997 Excelsior Blvd Streetscape Project, Project 96-22 Resolution 96-147 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Appelquist, to adopt Resolution 96-147 entitled"Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Professional Redevelopment Resources, Inc. for consulting services related to right of way acquisition for the Excelsior Blvd. Streetscape, Project No. 96-22, from France Ave. to Monterey Ave" The motion passed 7-0. 11d. City Engineer's report: Alley paving. 3200 block between Yosemite and Zarthan Ave., Project 96-01 Resolution 96-148 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 96-148 entitled"Resolution accepting the City Engineer's report, establishing Improvement Project No. 96-01 directing staff to sponsor a neighborhood meeting and setting the public hearing for October 21, 1996" 111 The motion passed 7-0. 11e. Rec Center Renaissance Award of miscellaneous bids from Bid Package C Mayor Dorfman asked Mr. Gears if he knew which of the bids were going to be changed. Mr. Gears said the bids listed represent the maximum amount but it is anticipated that virtually all will be reduced. Don Hackert, Kraus-Anderson, elaborated on this subject. Mayor Dorfman said there was an effort to contact Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises to bid on the various projects. Mr. Hackert said HUBE bids were received but none of them were the lowest responsive bidders as far as the packages were concerned. Mayor Dorfman said this was the first project in which the new HUBE goals were tried. She suggested it would be worthwhile to meet with some of the representatives of HUBE to elicit what more they would have needed in order to successfully bid. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Appelquist, to designate the lowest responsible bidder for each of the bid categories from Bid Package C and to authorize execution of a contract as recommended in staff's report. The motion passed 7-0 158 12a. Damage claims -None MISCELLANEOUS 12b. Communications from the Mayor Mayor Dorfman described the Birchwood Neighborhood gathering which was very successful with hundreds of people in attendance not only enjoying food, drink and meeting their neighbors, but having lots of conversation about neighborhood issues. 12c. Communications from the City Manager-No report CLAIMS,APPROPRIATIONS, CONTRACT PAYMENTS 13a. Vendor claims By consent, the vendor claims prepared by the Director of Finance dated September 16, 1996 were approved and checks authorized to be issued in the appropriate amounts. 14. Adjournment 111 The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. gLze 4____,. )., Mayor Gail Dorfman 6) r 4hAtth ecording Secretary 1111 159