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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/07/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular f CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 5, 2000 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations - None 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Sue Santa, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr Foli), Director of Public Works (Mr Rardin), Superintendent of Engineering (Mr. Moore); Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah), Planning Coordinator (Ms Erickson); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson) 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council Minutes of June 19, 2000 The minutes were approved as presented with the following corrections: Page 3, Item 6a, change "Rabbi Berry Wolfe" to "Rabbi Barry Wolfe". Page 4, Item 6a, change "Doris Courts" to "Dons Korsh". b. Study Session Minutes of June 12, 2000 The minutes were approved as presented with the following corrections: Page 2, Item 3, Paragraph 5, change to "Councilmember Nelson had obtained a history of past Council action regarding this issue since NSP purchased the property in 1981 and it was discussed by the Council. Page 2, Item 3, add "It was the consensus of the Council that they did not want the substation on the bone yard property because they felt that the bone yard needed to stay within the City's control and the City needed to look for options on NSP's site unless they could find some other site" Page 3, Item 3, Paragraph 2, add "This was not implying a formal agreement to limit the traffic, but an estimate that there would not be very much traffic for that site". Page 4, Item 6, Paragraph 1, add "This was the City's hope and anticipation, but funding is not in place at this time". 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda. Council Meeting Minutes -2- July 5, 2000 It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the consent agenda with the removal of Item 8j. The motion passed 7-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson„to approve the agenda with the addition of Item 8j. The motion passed 7-0. c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing and Adoption of City-Wide Sidewalk and Trail Systems Resolution No. 00-077 Mike Rardin, Director of Public Works presented a staff report. He noted that that all resident comments received have been reviewed and suggested revisions were incorporated into Exhibit B. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Ed Christianson, 1830 Flag Avenue, read and submitted a written statement indicating his opposition to the proposed multi-use trail along Flag Avenue from Cedar Lake Road North and alternative route and recommended the use of a referendum for citizen approval. Mr. Rardin explained that the idea of a multi-use trail came out of the master planning process. He stated that an alternative route suggested could be examined. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sanger recommended the following changes: Delete the proposed bike way on Brunswick Avenue between 27th and 28th Street on the plan and add to Exhibit B- Suggested Revisions. Delete Item 8 on Exhibit B - Suggested revision for a sidewalk along west side of Webster Avenue. Councilmember Sanger asked staff what process was in place to make further revisions to the map and plan in the future Mr. Rardin stated that after the map was adopted any point in the future Council could rescind the past resolution and map and adopt a new one that was revised or amended. Councilmember Bnmeyer stated that he was not inclined to vote for any modification tonight, but agreed that down the road there would be modifications It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Bnmeyer to adopt the attached resolution, which establishes a city-wide Sidewalk and Trail System, and to direct the staff to begin development of these systems at the earliest time possible. Council Meeting Minutes -3- July 5, 2000 Councilmember Sanger was in favor of the plan;,bi t felt that it was important to include the Exhibit B - Revisions with changes so that the public input is included. Councilmember Young stated that he didn't want to adopt the Exhibit A - Map without including the modifications. He stated that it was obvious from all the public input that putting a trail in a fiont yard is intrusive. He recommended the need for 5 feet sidewalks instead of 6 feet sidewalks He recommended changing the designated trails on Pennsylvania between 16th and the frontage road and along Flag Avenue to 5 feet sidewalks. He also suggested reducing the overall cost by reducing the standard size of the sidewalks to 5 feet and allowing existing driveways Mayor Jacobs was in favor the plan, but was uncomfortable approving the plan without Exhibit B - Revisions. Councilmember Latz stated that the plan would continue to evolve and be amended until the project was completed. He was in favor of adopting the plan with Exhibit A- Map and Exhibit B - Revisions and discuss revisions at a study session. Councilmember Nelson recommended a friendly amendment to include Exhibit A- Map and Exhibit B - Revisions with the understanding that the Council would bring the revisions to a study session to discuss. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, Councilmember Bnmeyer, to include the three revisions to Exhibit B outlined by Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Young so that the plan is adopted with the most up-to-date response to public input. Councilmember Bnmeyer accepted the friendly amendment. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Bnmeyer, to adopt Resolution No 00-077, which establishes a city-wide Sidewalk and Trail System, and to direct the staff to begin development of these systems at the earliest time possible, and adopt Exhibit A - Map and Exhibit B - Revision with the three revisions outlined by Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Young. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Resolution Amending Special Assessment Policy. Resolution No. 00-078 Carlton Moore, Superintendent of Engineering presented a staff report and recommended that the City Council adopt a policy on the term of special assessment for utility work. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to Resolution No. 00-078 (with minor corrections) amending the City's Special Assessment Policy by: Establishing an administrative fee for relocation, encasement, bridging; permitting the City to specially assess the cost of relocation, encasement, bridging of City utilities, and establishing the terms of special assessments. The motion passed 7-0 Council Meeting Minutes -4- July 5, 2000 8b. Request of David Hornig Companies for Preliminary Planned Unit Development and variances for stacked parking and reduced bufferyard to develop 39 units of townhomes Case Nos. 00-32-PUD and 00-33-VAR South of 36th Street and east of Phillips Parkway. Resolution No.'s 00-079 & 00-080 Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented a staff report. As staff believes the seven findings have been met, staff is recommending approval of a variance for stacked parking and for reduced bufferyard along the South property line, and is also recommending approval of the preliminary PUD, subject to the conditions in the resolutions. Rod Brannon, 8951 W. 36th Street, owner of the commercial property east of proposed development, stated that he agreed with staff to require that some brick be constructed on proposed building He recommended additional landscape on the north side of the building closest to 36th Street. He was concerned about a possible increase in run off on his property. He was also concerned about the liability of the proposed sidewalk across the development ending at his property and questioned its impact on snow removal. He was in favor of designating the development as senior housing only Ms. Peterson explained that there would actually be less run off on to Mr. Brannon's property because of the plan for catch basins. The Construction Manager of Hornig Companies explained the proposed landscaping and plan for run-off. The Council discussed the proposal of an east-west pedestrian crossing between the 2nd and 3rd townhomes. They were concerned about the safety of residents and liability of car wash owner. They directed staff to continue to explore options for the crossing. David Hornig, Hornig Companies was concerned about the location of the east-west pedestrian crossing and didn't understand why residents could not utilize the sidewalk to the north along 36th Street. Councilmember Latz believed that a longer distance to the sidewalk would pose a problem for some senior residents and desired to see the developer, Sholom Alliance and Staff work on exploring other options. He believed that this development was dense, but believed that this was an acceptable type of development given the alternatives that are possible on the site. He believed the development would be complementary to the uses around it and meets many of the community needs. Councilmember Latz was opposed to senior only and supported a tot lot. Michael Kline, 1811 Hillsborough Avenue South, Sholom Alliance stated that he would be willing to work with the developer and the City to come to a solution. Councilmember Sanger was opposed to requiring that the development be for senior housing only. She did not agree with granting a variance for stacked parking and that it was in the City's best interest to require two garage spaces for each unit She asked why additional curb cuts were being permitted at this time. Ms. Peterson explained that with this proposed development there would be a lower volume of traffic and the curb cuts would be used differently. Council Meeting Minutes -5- July 5, 2000 Councilmember Young was concerned`that'fhe'p'i'oposed,'development was going way beyond what this long and narrow property was really capable of producing and believed that the owner should build what the zoning ordinance allows without variances. Mr. Hornig explained the difficulty he has had in determining the type of development that would fit best on the property. He desired to have the development fit in with the surrounding Sholom campus and believed this proposal was the best solution. Michael Kline, 1811 Hillsborough Avenue South, Sholom Alliance, believed that the townhomes would be a nice addition to the Sholom campus and would be willing to talk with the developer about providing some social services. Councilmember Nelson believed that the Council should go with the current proposal because the developer met the criteria for both variances and was willing to work with the City and the people who live and work around the development area. He was not in favor of requiring that the development be senior only and was in favor of the placement of a tot lot as recommended by staff Councilmember Santa stated that she was in favor of the placement of a tot lot as recommended • by staff She was concerned about the proposed east-west pedestrian crossing and believed options needed to be explored. Councilmember Young stated that it was important that the City Council does not send a message to developers who may have paid too much for property, that the City will grant variances in order for the development to be profitable Mayor Jacobs believed that although this property could be developed without variances, he believed the proposed development was a good use for the property. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Bnmeyer, to adopt Resolution No. 00-079 approving the preliminary PUD, subject to conditions as recommended by staff. The motion passed 5-2. Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Young were opposed. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Bnmeyer, to Resolution No. 00-080 approving variances for stacked parking and reduced bufferyard requirements, subject to conditions as recommended by staff. The motion passed 5-2. Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Young were opposed. 8c. CASE NO. 00-34-Z - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments for Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented a staff report and recommended approval Councilmernber Latz was opposed to the map amendments and believed that the best use of the property may be an office type of use and a Comprehensive Plan change may be appropriate. Ms. Erickson stated that an R-4 District would allow office up to 25,000 square feet or a higher density residential. Council Meeting Minutes -6- July 5, 2000 The Council discussed the zoning options available and determined that this was the best use for the site. It was moved by Councilmember Young and seconded by Councilmember Bnmeyer, to approve first reading of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and set second reading for July 17, 2000. The motion passed 6-1. Councilmember Latz was opposed. 8d. Waiver of Subdivision Regulations - Acquisition of 4600 and 4608 Excelsior Boulevard. Resolution No. 00-081 By consent, Council adopted Resolution No. 00-081 waiving application of subdivision regulations to allow division of consolidated Lots 11-20, Block 3, Minikanda Vista 2nd Addition into two parcels. 8e. Request by Park Land Company for a six month extension to a Conditional Use Permit to develop a four story, mixed-use commercial and residential building 5101 Minnetonka Boulevard Case Nos. 99-18-CUP. Resolution No. 00-082 By consent, Council adopted Resolution No 00-082 granting a three month extension to the Conditional Use Permit until October 5, 2000. 8f. Request by Northco, Inc. for a one year extension to a Conditional Use Permit for an office building and parking ramp 1621 Park Place Boulevard Case No. 98-28-CUP. Resolution No. 00-083 By consent, Council adopted Resolution No. 00-083 extending the Conditional Use Permit for sic months from date of approval to January 5, 2001. 8g. Zoning Ordinance Amendments proposed by Joshua E. Aaron of Park Land Company and staff Case No. 00-17-ZA By consent, Council approved second reading of Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Section 14:5-6 2.E.1, adopt Ordinance, approve summary and authorize its publication. 8h. Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 53-98 with SRF Consulting, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services. Resolution No. 00-084 By consent, Council adopted Resolution No. 00-084 authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$33,5000 to Contract No. 53-98 with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services increasing the total contract amount from $129,855.00 to $173,355.00. 8i. Consultant Retention for Professional Engineering Design and Inspection Services for Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape Between Quentin Avenue and Monterey Drive (Phase III) By consent, Council authorized the Mayor and City Manger to execute a Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. (SRF) for Professional Engineering Design and Inspection Services for the Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape from Quentin Avenue to Monterey Avenue (Phase Ill). Council Meeting Minutes -7- July 5, 2000 8j. Traffic Study No. 552 - Parking'Restrictions at W. 31st Street and Aquila Avenue Councilmember Young was concerned about the process of how a single letter of concern from a resident could eliminate thirty parking spaces and recommended further Council discussion on this issue. Councilmember Santa concurred. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to defer this item and bring it to a study session to determine how the Council should address a single citizen's request for elimination of parking spaces. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Reports from Officers,Boards, Committees a. Human Rights Commission Minutes of May 17, 2000 b. Planning Commission Minutes of June 7, 2000 c. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of May 25, 2000 d. Vendor Claims By consent, Council accepted all reports for filing. 10. Unfinished Business 10a. Board and Commission Appointments - None 11. New Business 11a. Amend the Preliminary Development Agreement for Park Commons developer By consent, Council approved the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Preliminary Development Agreement between TOLD Development Company, the City, and the EDA relating to the Park Commons East redevelopment project. , 11b. Bid Tabulation: Entrance Signage and Site Improvements - City Project No. 98-16 By consent, Council designated Nadeau Utility, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorized execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$37,351.00. 11c. Bid Tabulation: Storm Water Flood Area No. 11 (Nelson Park) - Project No. 00-06; Area No. 12 (2916 Maryland) - Project NO. 00-02; Area No. 17 (3363 Zarthan Avenue) - Project No. 00-04 By consent, Council designated Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorized execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$185,654.96. Council Meeting Minutes -8- July 5, 2000 11d. Bid Tabulation: Hutchinson Spur Regional Trail - City Project No. 98-09 (S.P. 163-090-01) By consent, Council recommended to the Commission of Transportation, as agent for the City, that a contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and authorize deposit of the City's 20% cost share with Mn/DOT 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims, Appropriation, Contract Payments - None 14. Communications >From the City Manager- None >From the Mayor- None 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Bnmeyer, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. f / Ci Clerk Ma •r ;/