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Home My WebLink About2000/09/11 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Study Session ST.CITY LOUISOF OFFICIAL MINUTES PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION September 11, 2000 The meeting convened at 7 00 p m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Brimeyer, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs Staff present: City Manager(Mr Meyer), Director of Community Development (Mr Harmening), Housing Supervisor (Ms Schnitker), Housing Programs Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Planning and Zoning Supervisor(Ms. Jeremiah), Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson), Zoning Administrator(Mr. Moore), Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms Walsh), Recreation Superintendent (Mr Birno), Grounds and Natural Resources Manager (Mr Vaughan), Director of Inspections (Mr Hoffman), Inspections Supervisor (Ms Boettcher), Environmental Health Official (Mr. Camilon), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), and City Clerk (Ms. Reichert). 1. Blackstone Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Ms Schnitker gave an overview of the steps that had been taken to seek neighborhood input such as neighborhood workshops and a committee She described the proposed pilot program that would consist of grants and loans to residents to improve the exterior of their home, a i neighborhood clean-up day, zoning modifications, low cost initiatives, and speed reduction on residential streets. Ms Larsen reviewed the individual initiatives that are being suggested. Councilmember Brimeyer asked how the city would handle the administration of the program, in ways similar to a bank. Ms Larsen replied that the administration of the loan program would be contracted out. Councilmember Sanger inquired how the program requirements would be met by homeowners fixing their own homes Ms Larsen replied that the resident would keep track of the costs for the improvements Councilmember Sanger asked for more details on the grant program that would match the amount the homeowner had contributed for exterior repairs Council discussed the neighborhood clean up day and the number of dumpsters appropriate for the neighborhood Councilmember Brimeyer inquired about grants and other incentives for landscaping and Ms. Larsen replied that it would be included in the plan Councilmember Sanger was concerned with the timing and Ms. Larsen responded that definitive dates aie needed for CDBG purposes Councilmember Brimeyer expressed his hope that homeowners were ready to start on the beginning projects Mr. Vaughan showed the concept plan for the proposed neighborhood park. Study Session Minutes -2- September 11, 2000 2. Oak Park Village Task Force Update Ms Walsh informed Council that the task force has met several times and is in the process of working with a landscape architect to work on three conceptual plans for the Oak Hill area A representative of SRF showed the three potential concept plans and described the features of each one. Councilmember Latz arrived at 7.45 p.m Council discussed and agreed that they preferred concept C. Councilmember Sanger would like to see more green space Mayor Jacobs reminded Council of the huge demand for soccer fields. Council discussed several issues such as the need for additional pal king for residents, Mighty Kicks grant money, tree retention, and buffer spaces. Ms Walsh stated that an open house is to be held on the 21" and comments will be forwarded to Council. Council encouraged staff to use the mailing list from the rezoning process. 3. Traffic Signal Requests Mr Rardin stated that he would like feedback from Council on how traffic signal requests should be considered. Council and staff discussed past practices, the need for signals, and Municipal State Aid (MSA). Mr Rardin suggested that the issues should be considered in a broader perspective. He stated that it is often difficult when requests come in one at a time He suggested that staff consider requests and make recommendations to the Council Mr. Rardin felt that staff is in a good position to determine the broader ramifications of the requests Councilmember Nelson would like to hear the opinions of the other ward Councilmembers. Councilmember Brimeyer felt that although their opinions can be helpful, they, as Councilmembers, did not have the knowledge of traffic engineers to make such decisions Council agreed with staff that the larger picture must be considered Councilmember Sanger asked staff what they felt should initiate review of a request. Mr Rardin stated that there could be variable concept requests from large groups and should perhaps be looked into. However, staff could do an initial evaluation and then provide suggestions to Council and then request direction. Mr. Rardin described the problems with funding traffic signal system expansions. Mr. Rardin indicated that staff would come back with ideas for policy review Study Session Minutes -3- September 11, 2000 4. Non-conforming Signs, Parking Lots,;L'ightiiig, and Bufferyards Mr. Moore informed Council of the Zoning Code requirements that non-conformities be corrected by dates certain and that staff has been bringing these non-conformities into compliance as the opportunity has arisen Council agreed with the staff recommendation to clarify the current practice by eliminating dates for compliance, to expand the Zoning Code language, and to clarify that signs must be in compliance if changes are made to them Councilmember Sanger felt that staff should aggressively enforce sign provisions. Mr. Harmening stated that there is public relation cost involved with such enforcement in terms of monetary and neighbor problems. 5. South Side of Excelsior Blvd. Ms. Peterson gave a brief overview of the controls currently in place on Excelsior Blvd. She indicated that the lots between Ottawa Ave and France Ave are not suitable for redevelopment given the current standards She added that little interest has been shown by the developer to redevelop that area Councilmember Nelson stated that there is time for staff to create a redevelopment plan and it is not necessarily needed immediately. Councilmember Sanger inquired about switching to a mixed-use design. Mr Meyer replied that property values will go up as a result of the Park Commons development and the City should be prepared to respond to inevitable development proposals He inquired if staff could attempt to create a redevelopment plan given the current assignments Ms Jeremiah replied that it would be possible if they would be able to work it in with other projects Mr. Harmening clarified Council expectations. Councilmember Brimeyer suggested that the neighborhood and businesses provide input on uses they would find desirable 6. License Fees and Projected Revenues Mr. Hoffman stated that at the last study session, Council was updated on the current fee structure and how the licensing fees did not cover departmental costs. Since then, staff has attempted to identify expenditures related to each license type to set the proposed fee schedule. Metro market standards have also been considered in setting the fees. Mr. Hoffman indicated that most of the fees have been raised and projected revenues for 2001 are expected to significantly higher. 7. Hazardous Tree Ordinance Mayoi Jacobs brought up the issue of"vulture trees" and directed staff to look at the ordinance code pertaining to hazardous trees Study Session Minutes -4- September 11, 2000 8. Memorial Plantings in Parks Mayor Jacobs indicated that he would like the Parks and Recreation Commission to look at the issue and would like an update from the Parks and Recreation department at a later date. 9. Communications Council talked briefly about the closure of the Citgo station on Louisiana Ave and Cedar Lake Rd 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. • • ( I. CI Clerk Ma o �%