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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/01/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF MINUTES ST. LORIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA January 19, 1999 1. Call to Order Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. 2. Presentations - None 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Councilmember Brimeyer arrived at 7:40 p m. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney(Mr. Scott);Economic Development Coordinator(Mr. Anderson); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening), Planning Associate(Ms. Peterson), and Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin). 4. Approval of Minutes I/ 4a. City Council Meeting of January 4, 1998 With minor corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. 4a. Study Session Meeting of January 11, 1998 The minutes were approved as presented. 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 5-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agenda with changes outlined by the City Manager. The motion passed 5-0. c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing for Liquor License Transfer for Bennigan's located at 6475 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Mayor Dorfinan closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date and informed those in attendance that the request for transfer had been withdrawn by the applicant. 6b. Major amendment to Planned Unit Development at 1600 Utica Avenue South Case No. 98-42-PUD Resolution #99-9 Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate presented staff report and stated that staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the major amendment to the PUD, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Paul Holmes, Architect representing Duke Realty Investments, was present and clarified that during design development it became apparent that a totally glass roofed atrium was not feasible because they weren't able to keep the slope of the roof steep enough to take sloped glazing, so the current design is a flattened roof atrium with 600 square feet of sky light. Mayor Dorfman asked if there were plans for public art in the atrium. David Jellison, Duke Realty Investments, stated that public art had not yet been examined, but would be considered. Councilmember Brimeyer asked to review the elevation of the parking ramp Mayor Dorfman closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date Councilmember Nelson asked staff to clarify the reason for deletion of the condition to require the east and west roof faces to be modified to be more similar to the Travelers Express roof faces which the Planning Commission disagreed with. Ms. Peterson clarified that the architect at the Planning Commission meeting presented an argument that the attempt with this building was for a compatible yet distinct design and the Planning Commission concurred with that. Councilmember Sanger complimented the architect and designer of the building. Mayor Dorfman asked about the history of the existence of public art language in the ordinance. Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development stated that up to this point the City has not attempted to take the opportunity to really incorporate public art into projects. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a resolution approving amendment to Planned Unit Development, subject to conditions included in the resolution. Councilmember Brimeyer recommended a friendly amendment to include a condition of placement of public art in this development and this project set a public policy criteria that 1% of all public projects in the community be devoted to public art Councilmember Sanger accepted the friendly amendment. The motion passed 6-0 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications -None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment- Trail Designation Portion of Hutchinson Spur south of 36th Case No. 98-39-CP Resolution #99-8 Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development, presented staff report and recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Barry Warner of SRF Consulting Group, Inc. presented the trail location and surface alternatives for a 15-foot wide trail for the Hutchinson Spur Trail as it occurs along Phillips Parkway. Mayor Dorfman asked how the different surface alternatives would relate to pedestrian, vehicle and wheelchair traffic. Mr. Warner explained that each of the four surfaces were ADA acceptable to wheelchairs, and may only receive complaints from inline skaters who will be required to use the multi-use trail and keep clear of the sidewalk area Councilmember Sanger asked to what extent can a bicyclist or skater use these other surfaces in order to get around a walker Mr Warner believed that a bicyclist or skater could easily use one of the four surfaces, but believed the majority of those users will stay on the trail. He stated that we will see pedestrians within the pedestrian zone and within the multi-use trail. He noted that any of the additional cost of surface materials would not be eligible for ISTEA funding. Councilmember Sanger asked if this plan still permitted the requirement of ISTEA funding to have 2-foot wide strips on either side of the path Mr. Warner indicated that the plan would fulfill that requirement. Councilmember Latz asked if frost heaving would be a problem Mr. Warner stated that the maintenance and durability of any of the surfaces was contingent on the quality of the installation and salt spray Mayor Dorfman asked if this change to trail would meet Mn/DOT requirements. Mr. Warner believed that Mn/DOT would conclude that the plan was acceptable. Mayor Dorfnan asked what surface option would most clearly delineates the sidewalk for pedestrians. Mr. Warner believed that there was an equal recognition amongst the surfaces, and commented on the visual recognition and aesthetics. Councilmember Brimeyer was in favor of the trail with concrete sidewalk which accomplished the goals of the Council and addressed the safety concerns of Sholom Community Alliance. Councilmember Latz concurred. Michael Kline of Sholom Community Alliance presented a petition from residents to the Council and expressed appreciation to the Council for working together to find a solution. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to move approximately 600 feet of trail designation onto adjacent Phillips Parkway and to approve summary for publication. The motion passed 6-0 It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Alternative B (plain concrete) of the surface alternatives for construction of the 5-foot section shown in the graphics. The motion passed 6-0. 86. Official Map Amendment- Trail Designation Portion of Hutchinson Spur South of 36th St. Case No. 98-03-OM Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development presented staff report and stated that staff and the Planning Commission recommended that Council adopt an ordinance removing the Official Map trail designation from the old Hutchinson Spur property south of 36th Street. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve First Reading of an ordinance deleting the Official Map trail designation from the centerline of the old Hutchinson Spur corridor south of 36th St. and set Second Reading for February 1, 1999. The motion passed 6-0 8c. Minnehaha Trails Office Park Preliminary Plat Proposal Case No. 98-35-S Resolution #99-10 Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development presented a staff report and stated that Staff and the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report Mayor Dorfman left at 8 15 p m Councilmember Latz clarified the change to the number of driveway access points along Phillips Parkway. He noted that the major criteria he believed important were met by conditions proposed in the resolution. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat subject to the conditions included in the resolution. The motion passed 5-0. 8d. Corrected Resolution Reconveyance of a portion of tax-forfeit property located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota for public auction Case No. 96-20-RE Resolution #99-11 By consent, Council adopted corrected Resolution reconveying the tax deed for property located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota and waiving compliance with subdivision regulations. Se. Advancement of Funds from the MSA Account Resolution #99-12 By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution requesting the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) to advance funds in the amount of$720,000 to repay MSA approved construction costs 8f. Extension of existing reciprocal arrangements between the City of St. Louis Park and the Cities of Golden Valley and Minnetonka for join use of golf, athletic and aquatic facilities. Resolutions #99-13 & 99-14 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 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Housing Authority Minutes of December 9, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Planning Commission Minutes of December 16, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Vendor Claims Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing 10. Unfinished Business - None 11. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees lla. Agreement to Share Costs with Metro Transit for Phase 2 Transit Study By consent, Council approved Cost Sharing Agreement with Metro Transit with modifications to include a project schedule 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims,Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Contract Payments Resolutions#99-15 & 99-16 Final Gorham-Oien Mechanical, Inc. C27 & C29 4110 $ 19,306.80 Swanson& Youngdale, Inc. C18 4107 $ 6,527.25 By consent, Council approved and authorized payments. Partial M. C. Magney Construction, Inc. 3398 $ 25,019.20 By consent, Council approved and authorized payments. 14. Communications Mr. Meyer, City Manager gave a brief update on the scheduled Christmas tree pick-up by Waste Management. 15. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adjourn the meeting at 8.25 p.m. The motion passed 5-0. C "'S W. • • 4.,e' - b19-X t'ty Clerk Mayor