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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/01/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. Louis CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA January 5, 1998 1. Call to Order Mayor Gail Dorfinan called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. 2. Presentations a. Swearing in ceremony for Ward Councilmembers. Judge Allan Oleisky lead ward Councilmembers elected in the November 1997 election in the oath of office. The Councilmembers thanked the residents of St. Louis Park for their support. b. Board and Commission member resignees Jeff Appelquist and Keith Meland were presented with plaques for their years of service. c. Paul Coleman, Board Member of Friends of the Arts performed a musical presentation. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Also present were Executive Director(Mr Meyer);Deputy City Manager(Ms. Kutzler); City Attorney(Mr Scott); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening), Parks and Recreation Director(Mr. Gears); Planner(Mr. Thorvig); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen). 4. Approval of minutes of December 15, 1997 The minutes were approved as presented. 5. Approval of Agendas It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the consent agenda The motion passed 7-0 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agenda The motion passed 7-0. c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived the reading of resolutions and ordinances 6 Public Hearing a. Target (Park Center Boulevard) Case Number 97-26-CUP Resolution #98-1 Perry Thorvig briefly reviewed the staff report of the proposed expansion. Mr Thorvig stated that although the Planning Commission expressed concerns that the Target plan was not entirely consistent with livable communities principals, they did recommend approval Mr. Thorvig stated that the final plan included the following revisions; the northerly curb cut on Park Center Boulevard to be closed, a turnaround to be provided, adequate bicycle parking to be provided, a six inch curb to be installed, a lighting plan to be submitted, and accent provisions be signed. Commissioner Latz and Sanger both commented on the importance of providing adequate bicycle parking. John Dietrich with RLK Kuusisto and Jim Tucker of Target were present. Mr Dietrich explained the elements required by Target and briefly reviewed the site plan. Mayor Gail Dorfinan closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future time. Councilmember Brimeyer asked Mr. Tucker how many times is the parking lot is filled to capacity. Mr Tucker stated that on only a few occasions each year did this occur Councilmember Brimeyer expressed his concern that parking requirements are often excessive and he felt more emphasis should be focused on the other elements of the site plan. Councilmember Sanger asked if closing two of the five access points for the parking would raise a need to control traffic on Park Center Boulevard Mr. Tucker stated that the two access points being closed were used for trucks and would not affect customer traffic. Mayor Gail Dorfman concurred with other members of Council tat additional bicycle parking was needed. She asked if this site plan was in compliance with the proposed zoning overlay ordinance for the Park Commons area Mr. Thorvig stated that the plan did not preclude additional development along Park Center Boulevard. Mr. Harmening clarified that this expansion to an existing building may not be in compliance with a proposed zoning ordinance and that at the time of adopting a new ordinance, the questions of how to treat existing buildings and expansions to existing buildings will need to be determined. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a resolution approving the Special Permit amendment subject to the conditions included in the resolution. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications -None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances a. Designate St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as Official Newspaper for 1998 Resolution # 98-2 By consent, Council adopted resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as the City's Official Newspaper for 1998 b. Extension of existing reciprocal arrangements between the City of St. Louis Park and the Cities of Golden Valley and Minnetonka for joint use of golf, athletic and aquatic facilities. Resolutions # 98-3 and 98-4 By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing staff to implement the terms of the reciprocal arrangement with the City of Golden Valley on a one-year basis. By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing staff to implement the terms of the reciprocal arrangement with the city of Minnetonka on a one-year basis c. 1998/1999 Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and International Association of Fire Fighters Local #993 Resolution #98-5 Mr. Meyer, City Manager briefly outlined the agreement. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the resolution approving the Labor Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local #993 and the City of St. Louis Park for 1998/1999. The motion passed 7-0. d. Case Number 97-27-ZA Zoning Code Text Amendment Resolution #98-18 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve the second reading of the Zoning Ordinance amendment relating to Recreational Light Poles, adopt the ordinance, approve the summary and authorize publication. The motion passed 7-0. e. Case Number 95-51-PUD 5600 Cedar Lake Road Resolution #98-6 Perry Thorvig commented on a minor change He stated that there would be no adverse affect and recommended approval. Peter Hauser of North American Signs and Jeff Pierson, Regional Manager of Office Max were present. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt a resolution approving the minor amendment to the Planned Unit Development subject to the conditions in the resolution The motion passed 7-0. f. Setting City Manager's Salary for 1998 Resolution #98-7 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the resolution adopting the City Manager's pay for 1998. The motion passed 7-0. 9 Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Financial Report for November 1997 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Planning Commission minutes of November 5 and November 19, 1997 By consent, Council accepted report for filing c. Housing Authority Minutes of November 11, 1997 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. d. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of November 19, 1997 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business -None 11. New Business b. Contract with West Suburban Mediation Center Susan Nelson, Executive Director of West Suburban Mediation Center gave a brief history and update on the activities of the center Gail Mayor Dorfman asked why most of the West Suburban cases were not human rights in nature. Ms. Nelson explained that reservations held by local residents and a State of MN Human Rights Department contract as possible reasons for this occurrence Mayor Gail Dorfman commented on a brochure recently circulated by the Human Rights Commission and additional cases being referred in the future as a result. Councilmember Nelson asked what mechanism is being used to inform residents of the program. Ms Nelson listed some resources and stated the need to meet with the City Manager to discuss further marketing strategies. In addition, Mr. Meyer, City Manager referred to a brochure recently distributed which included information and a service listing on the Internet. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute a one-year contract with West Suburban Mediation Center for mediation, conciliation, information and referral, and public education services The motion passed 7-0 c. 1998 Animal Boarding Contract By consent, Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute the attached one-year contract with Park Pet Hospital for animal boarding services. 12 Miscellaneous-None 13 Claims, Appropriations. Contract Payments a. Verified claims By consent, Council approved claims and authorized payment. b. Contract payments Resolutions# 98-8 through 98-17 Final 1 Killmer Electric Company, Inc. - Contract No. 4203 $ 2,594 77 EVP& Traffic Control Inter-Connection 2 Midwest Asphalt - Contract No 4197 $ 8,413.81 Intersection modifications -W. 27th St/Louisiana Avenue 3. LeJeune Steel Company- Contract No. 4079 $ 15,234 35 Rec Center Renaissance 4. Mulcahy, Inc - Contract No 4101 ($ 408.10) Rec Center Renaissance 5 St Paul Linoleum& Carpet Co. - Contract No 4116 $ 1,488.45 Rec Center Renaissance 6 Bartley Sales Co , Inc. - Contract No 4112 $ 1,409.75 Rec Center Renaissance 7. Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises- Contract No. 4144 $ 2,133.35 Rec Center Renaissance 8. Becker Arena Products, Inc - Contract No 4109 $ 10,224.80 Rec Center Renaissance 9. Premier Ice Rinks - Contract No 4097 $ 7,320 20 Rec Center Renaissance 10. Lagerquist Corporation- Contract No 4118 $ 1,627.40 By consent, Council adopted resolutions. Partial 1. Hardrives, Inc - Contract No 4086 $ 7,066.35 Street/Signal System Improvements Park Place Boulevard/W. 16th Street/Gamble Drive 2 North Metro Landscaping, Inc. - Contract No. 4149 $ 12,935 20 Rec Center Renaissance 3. Bartley Sales Co , Inc - Contract No. 4112 $ 60.80 Rec Center Renaissance 4 Gorham-Oien Mechanical, Inc. - Contract No 4110 $ 42,917.20 Rec Center Renaissance By consent, Council approved and authorized payments 14. Communications a. From the Mayor Board and Commission Appointments- Housing Authority: Shone Roe Board and Commission Reappointments: Planning Commission: Michelle Bissonette Human Rights Commission: Laurel Higgins Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Michael Kadesky, Tom Powers and Dorothy Moga Park and Recreation Commission William MacMillan BOZA Anthony Reel It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to approve appointments and reappointments. The motion passed 7-0 Mayor Gail Dorfman briefly commented on a recent press conference which was coordinated by Hennepin County on Tobacco Awareness and preventing tobacco access. b. From the City Manager- None 15. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Jacobs and seconded by Mayor Dorfman. The meeting adjourned at 8.55 p m. The motion passed 7-0. 0..J74 Mayor Gail Dorfman R cording Secretary