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11 STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
July 8, 1996
6:15 - 8:00 p.m. Council conducted interviews with City Attorney finalists
Mayor Dorfman called the Study Session meeting to order at 8:12 p.m.
Councilmembers present were Jim Brimeyer, Susan Sanger, Jeff Appelquist, Ron Latz,
Robert Young, and Jeff Jacob.
Staff members present were City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Deputy City Manager (Ms.
Kutzler), Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening), Director of Finance
(Ms. McBride), Director of Public Works(Mr. Rardin), Personnel Officer(Mr. Wysopal),
Director of Parks & Recreation (Mr. Gears), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr.
Anderson), Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson), Housing Coordinator (Ms. Quarfot)
and Superintendent of Engineering(Mr. Moore).
1. Livable Communities/Town Center Project
111 Michael Landers, Town Planning Collaborative, made a presentation on livable
communities' principles.
Tom Harmening reviewed the staff report and proposals.
Mayor Dorfman emphasized the need to make sure we document our process, to serve as
a model for others.
Council discussed the use of a contract project manager. Issue raised regarding use of
internal staff time in view of priority. Concerns were expressed over possible conflict of
interest, public perception and appearance of propriety. Any proposed public/private
partnership would need to be clearly laid out. Council directed staff to work out more
details and return(possibly consider out of state developer).
The inclusion of public art at the Rec Center and throughout Town Center Project was
discussed.
2. Review of NRC Grant Applications
Widdy Shreves reviewed NRC approach. The next step; item goes to Council on July
15th.
3. Review/discussion of NRC goals/workplan
Mayor Dorfman indicated neighborhoods are City's high priority. The Council was
supportive of NRC direction. Councilmembers indicated they would like to participate,
coordinate, and meet with neighborhoods--two way street.
4. Proposed purchase of 3730 Monterey Drive
Staff directed Council to wait until after the Tuesday, July 9th Neighborhood Meeting
before Council makes any decisions on proposed agreements.
5. Financing Options for Recreation Center
Council supported General Obligation Tax Increment financing option. Staff will return
to Council for further action.
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No comment/discussion, other than Councilmember Sanger inquiring re: France Ave.
improvement plans, and plans for trails to Recreation Center.
7. Twin Lakes Improvement
Council deferred action at this time. The City will continue to pursue/monitor action of
Watershed District.
8. Surface Water Management Plan
Consulting firm summarized findings contained in the Comprehensive Water Resource
Management Plan, including the 8 goals, policies, or programs that will need to be
changed or expanded to meet the requirements of the Plan.
The report goes to the Watershed District, this Thursday and to Council in August. Staff
proposing to Watershed District that existing buildings be grandfathered in, i.e., (two foot
elevation requirement). Councilmember Sanger requested opportunity for further public
comment--notify the 19 residents of Council meeting.
Staff directed to put on future study session agenda, as a separate item, needed actions to
reduce phosphorous entering lakes and other areas.
9. Outside Agency Funding from the General Fund
Councilmembers indicated various organizations should have and need access to the
process.
Councilmember Appelquist pointed out need to develop guidelines and rational basis for
funding allocations.
Councilmember Sanger expressed the need to identify what is the problem, and what is
the program trying to address.
Mayor Dorfman supports identifying need, but if not meeting criteria, need another
mechanism(process)to address organization like ACT.
Councilmember Brimeyer requested to use this as 1st policy discussion under John
Carver's Model. (What good for what people at what cost?).
Council directed staff to return on July 22nd Study Session.
Items Identified for FutuTe Study Sessions
. Outside Agency Funding
. Tobacco Access for Minors
. Phosphorous Reduction from Waterstreams
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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