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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/04/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MEETING ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA April 16, 2001 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 Brimeyer, Chris Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Robert Young, Ron Latz, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. Jeremiah), Zoning Administrator (Mr. Moore); Deputy City Clerk (Ms. Stroth) 2. Presentations a. Caring Youth Day Proclamation Mayor Jacobs presented a proclamation declaring April 19, 2001 as Caring Youth Day in recognition of youth in the community who have demonstrated through a variety of activities that they care about others The Youth Development Committee will be hosting the community-wide Caring Youth Celebration event scheduled April 19`11 . 3. Approval of Minutes a. City Council Minutes of April 2, 2001 The minutes were approved as presented with the following changes. Item 7c, Paragraph 5, change "Holding pond that has been there for 40 years" to "Holding water problem that has been there for 40 years". Correct Director of Park & Recreation to read Cindy Walsh. b. Study Session Minutes of March 26, 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 Counctlmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa , to approve the agenda The motion passed 7-0 Council Meeting Minutes -2- April 16,2001 4b. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve ' the following Consent Agenda Items The motion passed 7-0. 1. Approve the procedure for application to City for Private Activity Revenue Bond Financing 2' Adopt Resolution No. 01-031 approving the 2001 neighborhood revitalization grant program applications and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute grant agreements with the neighborhoods. 3. Authorize execution of a contract with Norit Americas, Inc. for the purchase of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) in the amount of$56,900 for Water Treatment Plant No. 1, (WTP #1) located at 2935 Jersey Avenue South and Water Treatment Plant No. 4 (WTP#4) located at 4601 W 41st Street 4. 2001 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Improvement Projects. Authorize the Mayor and City Manger to enter into an agreement with St. Croix Recreation, Miracle Recreation of Minnesota, Flanagan Sales, Inc. and Earl F. Anderson for purchase and installation of play equipment at Oak Hill, Justad, Blackstone and Rainbow Parks with total expenditure for all equipment not to exceed $150, 000 out of the Parks and Recreation Fund and Park Improvement Fund. Authorize Bituminous Roadways, Inc as the lowest price quote for trail paving at Blackstone Park with expenditures not to exceed $10,930 from the Park Improvement Fund. Authorize the expenditure of$42, 000 out of the Park Improvement Fund, tree preservation and planting allocation, to be used for purchase of 224 trees to be planted on City boulevards. 5. Adopt Resolution No. 01-032 amending final plat resolution and extending plat- filing deadline to October 3, 2001 for Kieffer's Addition 6. Accept the following reports for filing a. Housing Authority Minutes of March 14, 2001 b. Planning Commission Minutes of March 21, 2001 c. Vendor Claims 7. Approve the Renewal of the Property and Liability Insurance Program as submitted by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for the period 4/1/01 through 4/1/02. Insurance Program through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for 2001/2002 8. Notify the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) that the City Council does not waive the municipal tort liability limits for the annual insurance renewal. 5. Public Hearings - None 6. Requests and Communications from the Public - None Council Meeting Minutes -3- April 16,2001 7. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 7a. Resolution Authorizing the issuance and Sale of$7,650,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A. Resolution No. 01-035 City Manager Meyer presented a staff report He stated in 1997 the city issued general obligation tax inclement bonds used specifically for Excelsior Boulevard and Park Common Redevelopment Project This resolution is proposing to provide for permanent financing of what were variable rate bonds. Bob Ehlers, Ehlers and Associates, presented a financial analysis of the issuance based on the current interest rates and bond bid amounts He stated the 3 bids received ranged from 6 029 to 6.252 which was approximately$84,000 difference. Mr. Ehlers indicated now was a good time to fix the rate. Councilmember Nelson asked if three bidders was low or high for a taxable issue. Mr. Ehlers responded that he was surprised that there were only three bidders, but did not have an explanation as to why that was. Councilmember Nelson was concerned that there were only two bidders on the tax exempt issue. Mr. Ehlers did not have an explanation as to why there were only two bidders Mr. Ehlers did, however, feel that the price received was good It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to approve Resolution No. 01-035 authorizing the issuance and sale of Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A The motion passed 7-0. 7b. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of$3,265,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B. Resolution No. 01-033 City Manager Meyer presented a staff report. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to complete the storm water utility improvements within the City. Bob Ehlers, Ehlers and Associated, presented financial analysis of the issuance based on bid bond amounts. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger to approve Resolution No. 01-033 authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Storm Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B. The motion passed 7-0. 7c. Conditional Use Permit to permit the removal of more than 400 cubic yards of material to permit the construction of two single-family homes and a structural storm water holding pond for the properties located at 2839 & 2843 Toledo Avenue. Case No. 01-04-CUP Resolution No. 01-034 Scott Moore, Zoning Administrator, presented a staff report and reviewed the development agreement approved by the City Attorney Councilmember Sanger distributed current photos of the storm water on the property. She questioned what the capacity and comparison would be when this is all constructed Council Meeting Minutes -4- April 16,2001 Carleton Moore stated the water will flow to the top of the tank which has catch basins that will drain into the tank below. He stated there should not be standing water. Pete Willenbnng, WSB and Associates, Inc. explained the tank will be large, put the pump is small Councilmember Sanger questioned how maintenance will be monitored. Mr Willenbnng stated the private tank and private pumping system will need to be maintained and could be addressed with a maintenance agreement. City Manager Meyer asked if the pump wasn't maintained and the tank did fill up and water continued to drain to that area, where the overflow water would go. Mr. Willenbnng stated the house east of the tank has the lowest building opening, but if that area were to flood in the future, it is likely this design will reduce the probability. He also stated there is more storage under this plan than under the current conditions. Councilmember Bnmeyer asked when the event ends, what triggers the pump. Mr. Willenbring stated there will be floats to trigger the pump. Mr. Willenbnng stated this will be a relatively attractive dry backyard area. Councilmember Sanger questioned the city attorney regarding the protections being put into the development agreement that will protect the house to the east and other downstream properties. Tom Scott, City Attorney, reviewed the following development agreement conditions: i. The applicant and future lot owners will maintain general liability insurance which will include coverage for potential water damage to third parties. ii. Revised cross easements covering the two lots. iii. The applicant and any subsequent lot owners will indemnify and hold the City harmless for any claims by third parties relating to the installation, maintenance, and operation of the facility. iv. The applicant and any subsequent lot owners have a duty to properly maintain the facility. v. The City shall have the right in its sole discretion to take whatever steps are necessary to maintain the facility if the lot owners fail to do so. The City would bill the lot owners for the cost, reasonable City supervision and administrative expenses and interest on the unpaid balance at the highest interest rate permitted b law. If unpaid, the amount would be assessed equally against the two lots, and be payable in full with the next year's property taxes. vi. Construction truck routes would be specified. vii. Adequate financial guarantees would be provided to cover street cleanup and the cost of reasonable restoration of the property if the applicant does not complete the project. Council Meeting Minutes -5- April 16,2001 Mr. Scott indicated the main protection is the liability coverage. He stated the City has control and a provision could be incorporated to require a Third Party Maintenance Agreement. Mayor Jacobs suggested using an alarm system. Councilmember Latz stated he preferred this alarm go to a third party maintenance option Mr Willenbring suggested an design option of putting in drain tile from the bottom. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve Resolution No. 01-034 granting the Conditional Use Permit for the removal of more than 400 cubic yards of fill subject to the conditions in the resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Development Agreement with the following amendments: • Construction truck routes be specified and hours of hauling limited to 7.00 a m. to 6.00 p.m Monday - Friday and 9.00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekends and holidays. Councilmember Nelson asked if there would be a condition for a third party maintenance agreement. Councilmember Santa asked for clarification of the motion. Motion was restated and moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve Resolution No. 01-034 granting the Conditional use Permit for the removal of mole than 400 cubic yards of fill subject to the amended conditions in the resolution and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Development Agreement with the following amendments: • Construction truck routes be specified and hours of hauling limited to 7.00 a m to 6.00 p.m Monday - Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekends and holidays. • The maintenance agreement shall require regular maintenance by a third party and means for the third party to receive immediate notification in the event of a system failure The motion passed 7-0 8. Boards and Committees 9. Communications - From the City Manager— None From the Mayor—Mayor Jacobs invited everyone to the Youth Summit scheduled for Monday, April 30 at the St. Louis Park Jr. High from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p m. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.; A L ;• i7 ,, 6e,Mo5 Cit Clerk May.