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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/02/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OFOFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA February 16, 1999 1. Call to Order Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations Mayor Gail Dorfman read a Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation and presented certificates to members of the Trail and Sidewalk Task Force in recognition of their dedicated service in planning the future of the City of St. Louis Park. Task Force members included Gretchen Moffet, Marc Berg, Julie Hart, Dave Carlson, Steven Mueller, Jean Olson, Jim Lanenberg, Dawn Wright, Ken Gothberg, Barb Person, John Thwing, Angie Heitzman, and Mary Klueh. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Jim Brimeyer, and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney(Mr. Scott); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening);Director of Public Works(Mr. Rardin); City Engineer(Mr. Moore);Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh). 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council Meeting of February 1, 1999 The minutes were approved as presented. 4b. Study Session Meeting of January 25, 1999 The minutes were approved as presented. 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agenda. The motion passed 6-0. c.Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing- Change of Liquor License from On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor to On-sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales Teta-Tonka Lanes- 8200 Minnetonka Blvd Mayor Dorfman closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. Councilmember Latz indicated that he had the opportunity to talk with the attorney for Texa-Tonka Lane and representatives of the Texa-Tonka and Aquila Neighborhood Association that would be affected by this change and the informal feedback from those groups indicated that they were not in opposition to this proposed change. He also indicated that he had received some feedback of concern from individuals about the affects that the change might have. He stated that this property has demonstrated a history of being responsible for their sale of liquor and believed this was an appropriate change. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the license change. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Public Hearing- Temporary On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License on February 20, 1999 Jewish Community Center-4330 So. Cedar Lake Road Mayor Dorfman closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. 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. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications -None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Request to approve Public Tree Removal Policy Ms. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation presented a brief overview of the Public Tree Removal Policy and recommend approval. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Public Tree Removal Policy The motion passed 6-0. 8b. City Engineer's Report: Watermain replacement on Ford Road from Ford Lane to the north frontage road of I-394 Project No. 99-01 and roadway mill and overlay- (Project No. 97-22). Councilmember Sanger asked why so many repair projects were being done in the same location. Mr. Moore, City Engineer explained the health and safety issues that were encountered to completely replace the watermain in Shelard Park. Councilmember Sanger asked if there was a need for other extensive watermain replacement in other areas of the City and asked what the life expectancy of new construction. Mr. Moore stated that the life expectancy of an iron watermain was 75-100 years and explained that all watermains installed in recent years has been of non-corrosive plastic pipe. =- Councilmember Nelson believed Item 8b and 8c could have been on consent agenda and would not have problem with this in the future. Mayor Dorfman asked if this replacement would solve the problem of rusty colored water. Mr. Moore stated that this was a problem with flushing of the hydrant type of issue. Mr. Meyer stated that the reason why this item was not on consent agenda is because with both items there is a portion of revenue stream that calls for a general obligation bond revenue He pointed out to the Council that this general obligation bond revenue has not yet been issued, but in authorizing these projects the Council was setting it up so that the City will have to issue the bonds this Spring. Councilmember Brimeyer believed this was a good idea to review the issue of general obligation bond revenue and recommended that eventually more be issued to replenish the Park Improvement Fund Mr. Meyer stated that the Park Improvement Fund was being examined to determine a more steady source of funding. Councilmember Latz raised a concern that the Council was being asked to approve a project for which there is no presently identified and established revenue source. He stated that as a matter of principal he was reluctant to do that. He asked if the projects were urgent and when the bond proposal would be ready for Council review. Mr. Meyer stated that a delay of a few weeks would not make a difference in this project, but bids solicited in winter provided the best pricing. He explained the reason for not continuing to use internal financing for these projects and the need to determine a steadier funding stream. He believed this process would continue in the future and indicated that a plan would be put together in the next couple of months for Council review. Councilmember Latz believed that in the future the process will be different if and when the Council has made a policy decision to start financing these projects from bonds instead of internally. But until this is addressed, he was not comfortable with jumping ahead to that policy without going through a Council discussion. Councilmember Sanger shared Councilmember Latz's concerns about approving a project in advance.to the funding. She recommended approving the resolution with a contingency that no work be undertaken until bonding is approved and funds available. Councilmember Nelson asked if this would interfere with the bidding process. Mr. Moore indicated that the intent was to get a lower bid and explained that typically all of the bids have a 30 day contingency(30 days to award the bid). Mr. Meyer stated that that staff could bring back a bond resolution either before or concurrent with the award of the contract on either of these projects. Councilmember Nelson stated that he was comfortable with voting for the bonding approach and would like to have short policy discussion at a study session. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report establishing Project Nos. 99-01 and 97-22, ordering Project Nos. 99-01 and 97-22, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids with expansion of No. 3 of the resolution to state that the projects were contingent upon the authorization of sufficient bonds to fund. The motion passed 6-0. 8c. City Engineer's Report: Street Rehabilitation,Crack Repair, Random Curb and Gutter Repair, and Sealcoat on Parkdale Drive from Park Place Boulevard to Trunk Highway 100 Project No. 98-12. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs,to adopt the resolution accepting this report, establishing Project No. 98-12, ordering Project No. 98-12, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids with the expansion of No. 3 of the resolution to state that projects were contingent upon the authorization of sufficient bonds to fund. 8d. Zoning Ordinance Amendment- PUD Ordinance Case NO. 99-01-ZA It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve second reading, adopt ordinance, approve summary and authorize publication. The motion passed 6-0 8e. Resolution Stating City Goals Regarding The Year 2000 Problem And Appointing Year 2000 Coordinator Mayor Dorfman stated that it was important to note that the City has been working on this issue for some time and this was simply a formal action. Mr. Meyer stated that this resolution would give the City access to Y2K insurance and give the Council sanction to the efforts that staff has had underway for quite some time to be prepared to deal with the Y2K issue internally as well as to the outside vulnerabilities that may exist. Councilmember Nelson recommended that the City send a letter indicating Council support for the legislation that Senator Kelly has offered. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the attached resolution stating City goals regarding the Year 2000 problem and appointing the City's Year 2000 coordinator and approve the attached"Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure" statement. The motion passed 6-0. 8f. Resolution Supporting Housing Authority Application to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency(MHFA) under the Single Family Combined Programs Request for Proposals. By consent, Council approved a resolution supporting the Housing Authority's application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency under the December 1998 Single Family Combined Programs Request for Proposals. 8g. Hennepin County Municipal Recycling Grant Application By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing application for a Hennepin County grant to fund the City's curbside recycling program. 8h. Resolution of Appreciation to Trail and Sidewalk Task Force By consent, Council adopted a resolution of appreciation to the Trail and Sidewalk Task Force. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Planning Commission Minutes of January 6, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Joint Planning Commission and Park and Rec Commission Minutes of December 2, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Housing Authority Minutes of January 13, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. d. Park and Rec Advisory Commission Retreat Minutes of January 13, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business -None 11. New Business- None 12. Miscellaneous -None 13. Claims,Appropriations, Contract Payments It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to authorize payments. 14. Communications Mr. Meyer recommended postponing the public hearing that was scheduled for March 1st for the Norwest project on the Park Nicollet property at the corner of Quentin and Excelsior Boulevard and readvertize it for the March 15th City Council Meeting after the scheduled neighborhood meeting on March 2nd. Councilmember Nelson explained that the studies that have been completed for the area will be shown to the neighborhood to allow them time to express their concerns and have them addressed by staff. Mr. Scott, City Attorney recommended that the March 1st public hearing be convened and then continued to next Council meeting and then notice would not have to be republished. 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded b Co ,cilmem•- Nelson,to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The motion passed6-0. 7 / i Ci Clerk May.'/