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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/09/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 18, 2000 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p m. 2. Presentations a. End Racism Day Proclamation Mayor Jacobs read a proclamation proclaiming September 20, 2000 as the 1st Annual End Racism Day. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call. Ron Latz, Chns Nelson, Susan Sanger, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were the Deputy City Manager(Mr. Pires); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); City Clerk (Ms Reichert); Finance Director(Ms McGann); Community Development Director(Mr Harmening); Planning Associate (Ms Peterson), Park and Recreation Staff Member and Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson). 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council Minutes of September 5, 2000 The minutes were approved as presented. 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 5-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to approve the agenda with addition of Item 8i and changes recommended by the Deputy City Manager. The motion passed 5-0. c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances. Council Meeting Minutes -2- - September 18, 2000 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider addition of non-intoxication off-sale liquor for Walmart Stores, Inc (Sam's Club Store#6318) at 3745 Louisiana Avenue South Cindy Reichert, City Clerk presented a staff report and recommended approval. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve the additional category to the license. The motion passed 5-0. 6b. Public Hearing to consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Jennings Red Coach Inn, Inc. 4631 Excelsior Boulevard Cindy Reichert, City Clerk presented a staff report and recommended approval. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Jim Burton, 4003 Gnmes Avenue South, Edina stated that he was present on behalf of Mr Jennings to answer any questions of the Council. Councilmember Nelson asked if Mr. Jennings had any specific plans for renovation. Mr. Burton stated that Mr. Jennings was talking with an architect and although specific plans were not available, Mr. Burton believed that Mr. Jennings was committed to making improvements to his building Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Nelson recommended that staff follow-up with Mr. Jennings about his future plans for renovation to meet new architectural standards. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the license. The motion passed 5-0 6c. Public Hearing to authorize a levy certification tax rate increase for the 2000 tax levy,collectible in 2001. Resolution No. 00-117 Ms. McGann, Finance Director presented staff report and recommended approval. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future time Council Meeting Minutes -3- September 18, 2000 It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 00-117 authorizing a Levy Certification Tax Rate Increase for the 2000 Tax Levy, collectible in 2001 The motion passed 5-0. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. First Reading Liquor License Ordinance Revisions Cindy Reichert, City Clerk presented a staff report. She stated that the revisions to the ordinance include fees and the location of new on-sale establishments. She indicated that the maximum annual license fee for most liquor license types is set by statue and St. Louis Park's fees were in line with those statutory limitations with the exception of the "club" license category. She stated that another modification of the proposed ordinance allows for restrictions on issuance of . licenses to certain areas within the City which would give Council additional control as to where the licenses are issued. She indicated that the other recommended fee changes included a fixed fee for"on-sale" intoxicating licenses at $7500, eliminating the $1200 "entertainment" fee, eliminating option of two installments and require payment for the full year to be made at renewal and instituting an investigation fee. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13, part 3 of the St. Louis Park Municipal Code concerning license fees for the sale, consumption and display of alcoholic beverages and allowing for restrictions on issuance of licenses to certain areas within the City. The motion passed 5-0. 8b. Request by CSM/Rottlund for an amendment to the preliminary and final plat for Pointe West Commons One and Two and a major amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development Northwest quadrant of 16th Street and Zarthan - Avenue. Case No. 00-43-S and 00-44-PUD. Resolution No. 00-118 Tom Harmening, Director of Community Development gave a brief update on the status of the project Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented a staff report and recommended approval of the preliminary plat amendment, final plat amendment, and major PUD amendment, subject to the conditions in the resolution. Gary Berscheid, 1604 Blackstone Avenue South, was concerned about impact of construction traffic on the neighborhood with the delay of the realignment of Zarthan Avenue He suggested posting a weight restriction and encouraged enforcement of the noise ordinance since he was made aware that waivers to the noise ordinance were being permitted. Tom Harmening, Director of Community Development stated that he would check with the Inspections Department to determine what basis was being used to permit waivers to the noise ordinance and stated that he was certain that there were going to some unavoidable conflicts with construction vehicle turnarounds and limiting how they can use 161h Street would be enforced Council Meeting Minutes -4- September 18, 2000 Councilmember Sanger asked when a final decision would be made about the park dedication. Mr. Harmening stated that staff would know within the next month whether the City would be successful with a negotiated acquisition of the railroad parcel. Councilmember Sanger was concerned about the impact of the noise and construction on the neighborhood. She questioned what could be done to move up the construction date of the Zarthan realighment. Mr. Harmening stated that staff had not placed a great deal of urgency on this project, but rather as a standard construction project for next season. He stated that he would consult Public Works and to determine what could be done to expedite the project next year. Councilmember Latz and Councilmember Nelson believed that there may be no reasonable way to expedite the construction process, but agreed to direct staff to explore options with Public Works. Councilmember Sanger was concerned about allowing construction vehicles to use 16th Street to construct the buildings. Councilmember Young stated that if the railroad parcel was not purchased, the size of the park would be sufficient. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger to adopt the resolution with the following two amendments: 1) Section F2: All City noise ordinance shall be complied with, including that there be no construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends. 2) Section M3: Construction vehicles shall be prohibited from using 161" Street except for construction related to the park, 16th Street roadway improvements and adjacent sidewalks. Councilmember Latz asked the developer what the impact of this amendment would have on completion Richard Palmatier,Developer, stated that he concurred with the staff report, but believed that this amendment would have an adverse affect on getting building matenals to the site and limit and delay construction He stated that he would control the construction traffic to deliver materials only to the 16th Avenue that was necessary. Councilmember Sanger stated that she was still concerned about controlling the amount of noise and would hope that there would be some consideration of the neighborhood and the time of day that large amounts of building matenals were delivered. Councilmember Latz stated that after the discussion he was opposed to the amendment. Council Meeting Minutes -5- September 18, 2000 Councilmember Sanger withdrew the motion and then offered a new motion to amend the Resolution No. 00-118 amending preliminary plat of Pointe West Commons One and Two and final plat of Pointe West Commons One and granting a major amendment to the final PUD, with the modified weekend hours stated above. Mr. Palmatier indicated his acceptance of this amendment. It was seconded by Councilmember Nelson, and the motion passed 5-0. Councilmember Sanger then offered another motion to amend the resolution to limit construction vehicles on W. 16th Street as stated above. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Latz and was defeated 1-4. 8c. Resolution Declaring City's Commitment to Join "Minnesota Cities: Building Quality Communities" Statewide Educational Effort. Resolution No. 00-119 By consent, Council approved Resolution No 00-119 declaring the City of St. Louis Park's commitment to the Minnesota League of Cities' Building Quality Communities program and designating the Deputy City Manager as the City's Key contact for this program. 8d. 1999 Allocation of Excess Funds By consent, Council accepted distribution of funds to the Park Improvement Fund, IT Replacement Fund and Municipal Building Fund. 8e. Reimbursement Resolution for Capital Improvements. Resolution No. 00-120 By consent, Council approved Resolution No. 00-120 declaring the official intent of the City of St. Louis Park to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City. 8f. Adoption of a Snow Plowing, Clearing,and Ice Control Policy. Resolution No. 00-121 By consent, Council adopted Resolution No. 00-121 establishing the City's Snow Plowing, Clearing, and Ice Control Policy 8g. CASE NO. 00-42-RE—Sale of City Owned Property at 3900 Meadowbrook Road By consent, Council authorized the City Manger to sign the application on behalf of the City as an abutting property owner; approved first reading of Ordinance, set public hearing and second reading for the next available City Council meeting upon completion of an appraisal and preparation of a purchase agreement. 8h. Livable Communities Resolution to participate in the Metropolitan Council Local Housing Incentives Account Program in 2001. Resolution No. 00-122 By consent, Council adopted Resolution No. 00-122 electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentive Program during 2001 Council Meeting Minutes -6- September 18, 2000 8i. Emergency Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into a contract for the temporary repair of the St. Louis Park Rec Center roof without advertising for bids due to the nature of urgency of the situation. Ordinance No. 2176-00 Park and Recreation Department staff presented a bnef update on the status of the situation. Councilmember Nelson asked what the projected costs were for temporary repair verses permanent repair. Staff stated that the cracked northeast exterior beam was still being investigated and further details about recommended repair would not be available until the study was completed within the next two weeks. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve the Emergency Ordinance for the repair of the St. Louis Park Rec Center. The motion passed 5-0. 9. Reports from Officers,Boards, Committees a. Vendor Claim Report b. Requests for Proposal—Audit Services By consent, Council accepted all reports for filing. 10. Unfinished Business - None 11. New Business lla. Bid Tabulation: Rubber Tire Hydraulic Excavator By consent, Council designated Sweeney Brothers Tractor, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) Rubber Tire Hydraulic Excavator and Attachments and to authorize execution of a purchase agreement with Sweeney Brothers Tractor, Inc. in the amount of$177,551.47. 11b. Bid Tabulation: Alley paving—3200 block Georgia Avenue and Hampshire Avenue—Project No. 00-20 By consent, Council designated Ron Kassa Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and authonze execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$37,277.50, contingent upon the City receiving no special assessment appeals on this project. 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims,Appropriations, Contract Payments - None Council Meeting Minutes -7- September 18, 2000 14. Communications From the Deputy City Manager—Clint Pires stated that the City employees would like to thank the Council for their attendance at the Employee Recognition event. From the Mayor—Mayor Jacobs bnefly commented on the recent Wolfe Park Dedication Ceremony. 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adjourn the • meeting at 8.54 p.m. The motion passed 5-0. r Cit Jerk Mayor /