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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/04/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular :{' CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES �� L011IS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA April 5, 1999 1. Call to Order Mayor Pro-tern Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations Mary Nelson thanked the City Council for providing the Emergency Medical Services training to City employees. Mr. Nelson introduced Phyllis Nelson, a National Faculty Member of the American Heart Association. Mrs. Nelson presented a Distinguished Service Award to Bob Pastorek on behalf of the American Heart Association in recognition of the effective performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation which resulted in sustaining a life on August 7, 1998. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call. Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young and Jim Brimeyer. Mayor Gail Dorfman arrived at 8.00 p.m. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney(Mr. Scott),Director of Community Development(Mr. Harmening); Planning Manager(Ms. Jeremiah); Superintendent of Engineering(Mr. Moore); Finance Director(Ms. McBride); and Recording Secretary(Ms. Olson) 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council Meeting of March 15, 1999 With the following corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. Insert last name of City Attorney, Andrea Poehler throughout document. PAGE 9, 1st Paragraph, change judiciary to fiduciary PAGE 8, 5th Paragraph, add name of resident who didn't come to microphone: Lyn Wik. PAGE 6, 3rd Paragraph, change to"Richard Wick, Frauenshuh, stated that sometimes traffic studies are unfavorable to a developer's proposal and projects are killed. This one is favorable, yet is not being believed and they want to be a community partner, meet and exceed the City's Comprehensive Plan for urban renewal efforts and believes it will better serve the citizens of St. Louis Park at this location." PAGE 6, 7th Paragraph, change exiting to existing PAGE 6, 9th Paragraph, last sentence, change to "discretion, much more subject to review by a111 district court based on whether or not your applying the condition set forth in your ordinance" PAGE 11, 7th Paragraph, 2nd sentence, change to"people cling on to the worst number in the worst case scenario" and then sentence midway- delete sentence that starts with"He indicated ...." and add"Some residents suggested that any traffic increase is a bad thing". PAGE 7, 2nd Paragraph, change to "asked if the bank had information on their anticipated business increase at the new site". PAGE 6, 4th Paragraph, change to"asked about the timing of the project and the Public Hearing". ITEM 6b - delete"no action was required" and add"The application in the form that has been received will not proceed" 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0 b. Agenda Mr. Meyer, City Manager recommended that Item 8a be changed to 6a and moved to a Public Hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, 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. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the"R-C"District and Add a Definition of"Live-Work Units" to the Zoning Code Ms. Jeremiah, Planning Manager presented a staff report and indicated that Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the proposed amendments to the"R-C"District and the new definition for"live-work units" Councilmember Jacobs was concerned about the noise issue and asked what mechanism was in place to ensure that a business could not alter the exterior property or the general character of the neighborhood Ms. Jeremiah stated that the definition currently eliminates the potential for any industrial uses. 111 Councilmember Sanger was concerned that there are no limitations regarding traffic and parking related to the"live-work units". She also was concerned about the definition of"live-work units" and believed there was a giant loop hole in the second line that stated"up to two employees who may not be residents." She would prefer the language be changed to workers because its very easy to just have tons of people working there who aren't legally employees. Ms. Jeremiah stated she could change the language from employees to workers. She indicated that aside from the actual definition of"live-work units", there is also a section of the"R-C" ordinance that includes further restrictions for that use in the district. Councilmember Sanger asked how a travel agency would alter the character of the neighborhood and how it would fit the definition of"live-work units". Ms. Jeremiah noted that a travel agency would be service use that would be permitted under this language and the parking requirements were similar to retail and perhaps both retail and service should be limited to 350 square feet in the"R-C" District. Mayor pro-tem Jacobs closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. Councilmember Latz was concerned about how narrow the definition could become without being too restrictive. He preferred that any ongoing traffic or parking problem be examined. Councilmember Brimeyer believed the definition was too restrictive to accomplish the goals of the City and believed more thought was needed about what the Council was trying to achieve. Ms. Jeremiah stated that staff would be looking at future amendments to the"M-X"Districts to allow"live-work units" and that staff would propose less restrictive limitations in the"M-X" District. Councilmember Nelson was opposed to this ordinance and was not prepared to see"live-work units" anywhere but in the Park Commons area in the"M-X"District. Councilmember Latz recommended that this ordinance be brought to a study session to discuss how the goals of this ordinance would fit in with Park Commons"M-X" and "R-C"Districts. Councilmember Brimeyer suggested that staff provide a map of the current"R-C"Districts. It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to defer this item to a study session. Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development suggested that council approve first reading of this ordinance with the removal of"live-work units" language and allow staff to handle "live-work units" as a separate matter. Councilmember Brimeyer amended the motion to delete"live-work units". Councilmember Sanger proposed to delete the following conditions: d from Item 6 (Educational) to be included when"M-X" Districts were being considered; c from Item 10 (Religious Institutions); "public street" from condition g(Sidewalks with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided along all sides of the lot that abut a public street)from Item D1 (Multiple family dwelling/cluster housing). Councilmember Sanger asked why medical and dental offices were being eliminated as a potential use. Ms. Jeremiah stated that the medical and dental offices would be considered in the mixed use context, but not considered in a stand alone context in the"R-C" District. Councilmember Brimeyer believed it was acceptable to waive conditions as long as a reference was made to a redevelopment plan which would provide the flexibility to impose more creative or innovative restrictions. Councilmember Nelson agreed to Councilmember Brimeyer's approach to keep the flexibility of allowing deviations through a redevelopment plan and that there would most likely not be a redevelopment plan with a religious or educational institution He did not want to add private streets to condition g of Item D1 (Multiple family dwelling/cluster housing). Councilmember Jacobs agreed with Councilmembers Nelson and Brimeyer on the issue of the waiver of the conditions, but would leave that provision in He would also recommend deleting "public street" from condition g from Item DI (Multiple family dwelling/cluster housing). Councilmember Young preferred to see sidewalks everywhere Councilmember Brimeyer amended his motion to delete"public street" from condition g of Item D1 (Multiple family dwelling/cluster housing). Councilmember Jacobs was in favor of both amendments to the original motion. The motion passed 7-0 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Moved to item 6a, above 8b. Resolution Providing For The Sale Of Up to $2,500,000 In General Obligation Improvement Bonds Resolution # 99-41 Ms. McBride, Finance Director, presented a staff report explained purpose for the resolution. Councilmember Young asked staff to clarify parts of the resolution. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Resolution Authorizing Transfers from the Matured Special Assessment and Permanent Improvement Revolving Funds to cover past capital projects cost Resolution #99-42 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve the resolution authorizing the transfers as of December 31, 1998. The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Purchase of Property at 2916 Maryland Avenue South by the City from the Housing Authority Resolution #99-43 Mr. Moore, Superintendent of Engineering, presented a staff report and reported that the neighborhood meeting with staff had been positive. Councilmember Latz believed that the proposed use of the property was the best solution and one that the residents could agree upon Mr Meyer explained that the City would like to preserve this property as a ponding area and that the Housing Authority would be reimbursed for the cost of purchasing the property, demolition, tree removal and other incidental costs Funds would then be placed in the Home Renewal Program If Council decides not to proceed changes to the property to accommodate flood runoff, the City could sell the lot for development purposes. It was moved by Councilmember-Latz, seconded by Councihnember Jacobs, to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the purchase of the property at 2916 Maryland Avenue South from the Housing Authority of St. Louis Park The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Resolution accepting resignation and declaring vacancy in the Office of Mayor Resolution # 99-44 Mayor Dorfman declared her resignation from the Office of Mayor effective April 6, 1999. The Council and the City Manager expressed congratulations to Mayor Dorfman on her election to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the attached resolution declaring a vacancy in the office of Mayor effective April 6, 1999. The motion passed 7-0 8f. Appointment to fill the vacancy in the Office of Mayor effective April 6, 1999 Resolution #99-45 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember.Young, to adopt the attached resolution appointing Jeff Jacobs to the office of Mayor to fill vacancy. The motion passed 5-0-2 with Mayor Gail Dorfman and Councilmember Jacobs abstaining. Councilmember Jacobs thanked the Council for their motion of support. 8g. Traffic Study No. 541: Fire Lane Designation in Victoria Ponds Development Resolution#99-46 By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution authorizing the installation of"No Parking Fire Lane" signs in accordance with the attached plan. 9. Reports from Officers,Boards, Committees a. Planning Commission Minutes of February 24, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Planning/Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 3, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Vendor Claim Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business 10a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to appoint Rick Dworsky and Dale Hartman to the Cable TV Advisory Commission. The motion passed 7-0. 11. New Business 11a. First Meeting of the City Board of Equalization It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to recommend that the City Board of Equalization conduct its initial meeting on Monday, April 19, 1999 at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. 11b. Resolution accepting resignation and declaring vacancy in the Office of Councilmember at Large A Resolution #99-47 It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the resolution declaring a vacancy in the Office of Councilmember at Large A effective April 6, 1999. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Mayor Gail Dorfman abstaining. 11c. Appointment to fill the vacancy in the Office of Councilmember at Large A effective April 6, 1999 Resolution #99-48 It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the resolution appointing Ron Latz to the Councilmember at Large A to fill vacancy The motion passed 5-0-2 with Mayor Gail Dorfman and Councilmember Latz abstaining. Councilmember Latz stated that he appreciated the Council's vote of confidence and the opportunity to more directly serve all of the residents of St Louis Park 11d. Resolution accepting resignation and declaring vacancy in the Office of Councilmember Ward 3 Resolution #99-49 It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt the resolution declaring a vacancy in the Office of Councilmember Ward 3 effective April 6, 1999. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Mayor Dorfman abstaining. Council asked that the next study session agenda include a discussion about process for filling the vacancy 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Contract Payments Finals. Thomas& Sons Construction, Inc $ 6,122.02 Concrete Sidewalk& Street Lighting Contract NO. 47-98 By consent, Council adopted a resolution approving and authorizing paymentI Partial: Hardrives, Inc. $157,804.17 Construction Phase 2 Excelsior Boulevard/Monterey Ave to France Ave Contract No. 14-98 By consent, Council approved and authorized payments. 14. Communications -None 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. Ad __ Ci Clerk Ma .r i