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ST. LOUIS ` ' ' ' `SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PARK ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA
October 3, 2001
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Bnmeyer, Susan Sanger,
Sue Santa, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Councilmembers Ron Latz and Chns Nelson were absent.
Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); City Bond
Counsel (Mr. Utley); Planning and Zoning Supervisor(Ms. Jeremiah); City Engineer (Ms.
Hagen); Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin); City Engineer(Ms. Hagen); Planner(Mr.
Smith); Housing Program Coordinator(Ms. Larsen); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson).
2. Presentations
a. Mayor Jacobs read the Proclamation for Minnesota Cities Week, October 7-13, 2001.
b. Mayor Jacobs read the Proclamation for Indoor Air Quality Month, October, 2001.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented.
b. Study Session Minutes of September 24,2001
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Consent Items
NOTE: Consent items are those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or
which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to
an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion
4a. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
agenda.
The motion passed 5-0.
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4b. Consent Agenda
Mr. Meyer, City Manager, recommended that the item on the consent agenda regarding
Private Activity Revenue Bonds for Park Nicollet Health Services should be moved from the
consent agenda to the regular agenda as item 5b.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
following Consent Agenda Items.
The motion passed 5-0.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 01-108 designating polling places and appointing election
judges for the General Election on November 6, 2001.
2. Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2209-01 to vacate an old utility easement
in Park Commons East area, approve Summary Ordinance and authorize publication.
Case No. 01-08-VAC
3. Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2210-01 that authorizes the conveyance of
City-owned property along the south boundary of the "Westmoreland Park" plat to
the St. Louis Park EDA.
4. Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2211-01 to rename a portion of 38th and
39th Street west of Monterey Dnve to its terminus at the Park Nicollet Clinic Park
Commons Dnve effective April 1, 2002, approve Summary Ordinance and authorize
publication.. Case No. 01-48-ST
5. Adopt Resolution No. 01-109 authorizing the city to participate in Livable
Communities local housing incentives account program in 2002
6. Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2212-01 regarding miscellaneous Zoning
Ordinance amendments to Sections 14:7-3(A)(1) and 14:8-4.1 to extend the nghts of
non-conforming uses from 6 months to 1 year and change the adoption requirements
for zoning code and map amendments in accordance with State Law, approve
summary ordinance and authorize its publication. Case No. 01-42-ZA.
7. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authonze execution of a contract with the firm in the amount
of$1,559,418.75 for storm water improvements at W. 33rd Street and Dakota
Avenue—City Project No. 00-07 (Area#15), W. 33`d Street and Texas Avenue—
City Project No. 01-08 (Area#13B), and W. 40th Street and Yosemite Avenue—City
Project No. 01-09 (Area#19)
8. Motion to accept the following reports for filing.
a. Human Rights Commission Minutes of August 15, 2001
b. Planning Commission Minutes of September 5, 2001
c. Vendor Claim Report
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In regard to Item 1 of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Jacobs extended his thanks to all
election judges in St. Louis Park.
5. Public Hearings
5a. Public Hearing to consider reallocation of Community Development Block
Grant Funds and authorize execution of any Third Party Agreements.
Resolution No. 01-110
Linda Saveraid, Community Education Director for School Distnct 283, introduced Porcia
Byrd, Community Education Advisory Council Chair. Ms. Byrd thanked the Council for
their consideration in allocating money to the Lenox Community Center for its continuous
improvement. Some members from the Lenox Community Center were also present.
Councilmember Santa asked for clarification regarding the reallocation of the funds, i.e.,
from where do the funds come and what is not being done because of this? Ms. Larsen,
Housing Programs Coordinator, said$50,000 had been allocated to target neighborhood
pilot projects, specifically the Blackstone project, however, the Blackstone residents did
not qualify for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and the remaining
money came from a multi-family pilot revitalization project. Ms. Larsen said the
reallocation of CDBG funds for renovations to the Lenox Community Center meet CDBG
eligibility requirements.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Young to adopt
Resolution No. 01-110 approving reallocation of Urban Hennepin County Community
' Development Block Grant funds, and authorizing execution of any related Third Party
Agreements.
The motion passed 5-0.
5b. Motion to adopt resolution allowing Park Nicollet Health Services to issue up
to $10,000,000 in Private Activity Revenue Bonds and approve all documents
in connection with the bond issue. Resolution No. 01-107
Mr. Meyer, City Manager, stated the purpose of a public hearing tonight would be to issue
Private Activity Revenue Bonds for Park Nicollet Health Services in an amount not to
exceed $10,000,000 Mr. Meyer explained a public hearing was held on September 4,
2001, however, at that time, the Council's consideration was for preliminary approval only.
It is Mr. Meyer's understanding that Mr. Utley, Bond Counsel, has stated the following:
Given the preliminary approval of September 4, 2001, the City then publishes notice of the
hearing and the resolution; tonight, October 3, 2001, is the proper time for the noticed
hearing.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public heanng and, with no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs
closed the public hearing.
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Mr. Meyer asked Mr. Utley to clarify the action before the Council. Mr. Utley responded
that the motion Council was being asked to take is a motion to adopt the resolution
authorizing the issuance up to $10,000,000 and approve all documents in connection with
the bond issue.. Mr. Utley said that this is the final action the Council would take to
approve the bond.
It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-107 authorizing the issuance up to $10,000,000 in Private Activity
Revenue Bonds and approve all documents in connection with the bond issue.
The motion passed 5-0.
6. Requests,Petitions, and Communications from the Public--None
7. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions
7a. Resolution to consider the Removal of Parking and the Installation of Lane
Striping on Minnetonka Boulevard from Texas Avenue to Huntington Avenue.
Maria Hagen, City Engineer, reported the purpose of tonight's discussion is to consider
installing lane striping on Minnetonka Blvd. The objective of the lane striping is to provide
distinctive, non-ambiguous lanes in order to reduce accidents and increase safety, however,
parking would be eliminated on both sides of Minnetonka Blvd. from Texas Avenue to
Huntington Avenue. The issues are safety, mobility, parking requirements, and parking
needs. Because Minnetonka Blvd., also known as County Road 5, is a county road, the
City is required to meet Hennepin County standards in regard to re-striping. Ms. Hagen
said an open house was held on September 12 for residents and business owners; 12 of the
250-260 individuals notified were in attendance, and Staff received several phone calls
regarding the proposed striping or questions about it. Staff invited residents and business
owners to tonight's meeting to provide input about the proposal.
Edmere Kolberg, 6617 Minnetonka Blvd., a 50-year resident of St. Louis Park, stated that
she was opposed to abolishing around-the-clock parking.
Councilmember Santa asked for clarification regarding Hennepin County standards, and
Ms. Hagen responded, east of Highway 100 on the four-lane section between Texas
Avenue and Huntington Avenue, Hennepin County is calling for the two inside lanes to be
11 feet wide and the outside lanes to be 11 '/s feet, the extra 1/2 foot is to provide a buffer
between the two traveling lanes. Hennepin County requires 10 feet for a parking lane as
opposed to a shoulder.
Annie Brown,4833 Minnetonka Blvd., asked that parking be allowed with, perhaps, rush
hour restrictions.
Mr. Mursch, 4831 Minnetonka Blvd., stated his concern regarding his clients who have
difficulty walking; the lack of a drop off and pick up area would put him out of business.
Ms. Hagen said patrons would still have drop off and pick up accessibility.
Anne Gruden, 6621 Minnetonka Blvd, addressed the Council about the already keen
competition for parking spaces.
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Mayor Jacobs would like to see more analysis on when accidents are occumng;
Councilmember Santa would like tb know where the accidents are occumng; and
Councilmember Sanger would like additional and updated information. Councilmember
Sanger added it may be appropnate to reopen a discussion regarding a traffic light near the
Lenox Community Center.
Councilmember Santa moved that the action be postponed until additional information is
provided about traffic accidents.
Councilmember Bnmeyer said additional information will not change the situation, and the
options are unacceptable to him. He would like to pursue Councilmember Santa's idea of
creative striping or, as Councilmember Bnmeyer refers to it, nonstandard striping.
Councilmember Sanger said one outcome that should be considered is that bicyclists can
bicycle safely on Minnetonka Blvd.
In regard to timing issues, Ms. Hagen said stnping is weather dependent and, irrespective
of Tonight's decision, would most likely take place next year.
Councilmember Brimeyer moved that this item be considered at a subsequent study session
with a nonstandard striping plan.
Ms. Hagen asked if this resolution to consider removal of parking and installation of lane
stnping could be accommodated for the second study session in October.
Mr. Meyer, City Manager, asked for clanfication on the timing issue, e.g., no action tonight
i. means the current system which has been in place for years will continue through the
winter, there will be no changes in the striping plan or in the parking plan until at least next
spring, therefore, the Council need not rush to make a decision and they have the
opportunity to think through the options. Mayor Jacobs' concern is that postponement not
go too far down the line.
Mayor Jacobs re-stated the motion he believed was on the table which he believed was to
defer council decision for 30 days.
It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to defer for
30 days.
The motion passed 5-0.
7b. The request of Burlington Coat Factory for a Minor Amendment to a Special
Permit to allow changes to the building façade. Case No. 01-49-CUP
Resolution No. 01-111
Patrick Smith, Planner, reported on Burlington Coat Factory's proposal to alter the front
portion of their façade at the main entrance. Staff thinks it is appropriate to allow current
nonconformities to remain.
Councilmember Santa asked about the percentages of class materials, and Mr. Smith said
the façade improvement will represent less than 10% of the building façade.
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It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-111 approving a minor amendment to a Special Permit for Burlington
Coat Factory subject to the conditions in the resolution.
The motion passed 5-0.
8. Boards and Committees--None
9. From the City Manager: Mr. Meyer said an award was presented to the City of St. Louis
Park for its involvement in the Chain of Lakes Clean Water Partnership, St. Louis Park was
one of five participants in the project.
Mr. Meyer reported the City has been evaluating the impact of the State workers' strike,
and it is believed the impacts of the stnke on St. Louis Park will be fairly indirect. If a
long-term stnke, snowplowing would be impacted, however, emergency vehicles will not
be hindered.
10. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:45 • ••
Cii9 Clerk May i /,