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ST. LOUIS SPECIAL MEETING
PARKOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA
July 23,2001
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
The following Councilmembers were present at the meeting: Jim Bnmeyer, Ron Latz, Chns
Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Robert Young and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. City Attorney,Tom
Scott, was also present at the meeting.
Also present at the meeting were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott);
Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms.
Jeremiah); Economic Development Coordinator(Mr. Kleve); City Clerk (Ms. Reichert); and
Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson).
2. Approval of Agenda and Consent Items
a. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved with a change to move consent Item 2b (1) to the regular
agenda as Item Number 3b.
b. Consent Item (s) - none
3a. TOLD Development Company is requesting approval of a Final Plat and Final PUD
for Park Commons East Phase One. Resolution No. 01-065
A letter from Karen Waters questioning specific provisions of the project was entered into the
public record.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that TOLD is seeking final approval of the plat and PUD for phase one of
the Park Commons project. She also clarified that one change to the resolution presented was
being suggested and that was delaying renaming of the street until additional study had occurred.
Mr. Cunningham of TOLD spoke bnefly about the aesthetics of the designs they have used.
Phil Freshman, 3912 Natchez Ave S, felt there should be a wider green, more architectural
diversity and a decrease in the number of rental units within the project. He did not feel the
proposal met the original intent of the charrette outcome.
Councilmember Nelson spoke to the process undergone by the staff, council and residents in the
years following the charrette. He believe that modifications made as the project moved through
the planning process were studied adequately, the public had been included in the process and
believed that changes presented in the final PUD were warranted and needed to ensure a
successful project.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she still had concerns regarding the number of owner
occupied units.
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Fran Rutherford, 4820 W 39th St. #318, encouraged Council not to rename W 38/39`h St. and
stated that it is not a simple process to rename a street.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Latz to adopt Resolution
No. 01-065 approving the Final Plat and Final PUD subject to the conditions included in the
resolution.
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The motion passed 7-0.
Councilmember Bnmeyer clarified to the public that renaming of the street, though not included
in the resolution being adopted, was the desired outcome of the Council. He expressed sympathy
to those adversely affected by the change but believed it was vital for the success of the project.
Bob Jorvig, a resident of Wolfe Park Condominiums, congratulated Council and staff on the Park
Commons project and stated that he felt this would be an exciting future for St. Louis Park. He
said that he had moved to the area so that he could live in a downtown environment and
reassured his neighbors that even though there may be disruption to their daily lives through the
construction phase, the outcome promises to be something St. Louis Park and its residents can be
proud of.
Discussion ensued about the ratio of for sale and rental housing and design of the for sale units.
Mr. Cunningham and the staff stated that as future phase developments move forward, they will
be further discussing housing issues with the Council.
Councilmember Latz stated that he felt issues raised such as the width of the Town Green had
been adequately studied and addressed by the Council and that the final design was the result of
a great deal of discussion and deliberation. He was pleased with the design outcomes.
3b. Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment between the St. Louis
park Economic Development Authority the City of St. Louis Park, and Meridian
Properties Real Estate Development LLC. Resolution No. 01-064
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
Resolution No. 01-064 adopting the Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment
between the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority the City of St. Louis Park, and
Meridian Properties Real Estate Development LLC.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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