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ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PARK ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA
October 21, 2002
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
At Mayor Jacob's request,Troop 282 led the pledge of allegiance.
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris
Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Foli); Finance
Director (Ms. McGann), Assistant Finance Director(Ms. Bursheim); Public Works
Coordinator(Mr. Merkley); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson).
Additional Staff present were: Deputy City Manager(Mr. Pires); and Economic
Development Coordinator(Mr. Hunt).
2. Presentations
2a. St. Louis Park Community Foundation
Kurt Peterson thanked the members of the formation committee of the St. Louis Park
Community Foundation, and he briefly discussed the Foundation's purpose and goals.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes of October 7, 2002
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE The Consent Calendar lists 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 Adopt Resolution No. 02-114 appointing additional election judges and student
judges for the General Election to be held November 5, 2002
4b Adopt Resolution No. 02-115 authorizing the submission of an Environmental
Response Fund grant application to Hennepin County
4c Approve Additional $10,000 Allocation of 2001 CDBG Funds to Vail Place
4d Adopt the attached Resolution No. 02-116 that accepts this report considenng
major equipment replacement scheduled and budgeted for 2003
4e Approve Encroachment Agreement with Walser Automotive Group, Inc., 5501
Excelsior Boulevard for use of City street right of way for parking lot purposes
4f Approve Assessment Agreement with Gilbert S. and Enca Buffington for the
installation of concrete sidewalk adjacent to their property at 3800 Huntington
Avenue South
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4g Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Knish Corporation the lowest responsible
bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of
$351,249.05 for the 2002 Sidewalk Improvement Project—City Project No. 02-01B
4h Motion to accept for filing Housing Authority Minutes of September 11, 2002
4i Motion to accept Vendor Claim Report for filing (Supplement)
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions--None
6. Public Hearings
6 a. Public Hearing on the Levying of Assessments for Delinquent Fees and Charges.
Resolution No. 02-111
Finance Director Jean McGann reported that the City certifies various delinquent
accounts every year, and the charges are reflected on individuals' property tax statements
if delinquent after September 30`h. Ms. McGann anticipates 25% of the $226,000.00 of
the delinquent accounts will be paid.
Ms. McGann introduced Jodi Bursheim, Assistant Finance Director, who handled the
certification process this year.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Sanger said delinquent accounts have a negative impact on the City. She
would like to discuss delinquent accounts at a Study Session.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-111 to assess delinquent water, sewer, refuse and other fees and charges.
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. 2003 Budget Proposal for Special Service District No. 1
Resolution No. 02-112
Public Works Coordinator Scott Merkley stated the City Council approves the 2003
budget and the property owners' service charges. Mr. Merkley said charges were
reduced by about $5,000 00 this year, and the annual budget items were reduced by about
$13,000.00 from last year. The Special Service District No. 1 advisory board approved
the service charges and annual budget after their August 15, 2002 meeting.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
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Elizabeth York, who represents Silvercrest Properties and is the advisory board vice
chair, said the City has done a wonderful job guiding Special Service District No. 1, and
it is running smoothly
David Payne, of Al's Liquors, and president of Special Service District No. 2,
commended the City and Scott Merkley for their work. Mr. Payne added, the Special
Service Districts do run smoothly.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to approve
Resolution No. 02-112 setting the 2003 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for
Special Service District No.1 and directing staff to certify the annual service charge to
Hennepin County.
Councilmember Latz said the Special Service Districts are a great example of the City's
public and private enterprises working in partnership to enhance the appearance and
functionality of the areas where the Special Service Districts operate.
The motion passed 7-0
6c. 2003 Budget Proposal for Special Service District No. 2
Resolution No. 02-113
Mr. Merkley said this item is essentially the same as Item 6b, however, it regards Special
Service District No. 2.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs
closed the public hearing
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve Resolution No. 02-113 setting the 2003 Operating Budget and Property Owner
Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 and directing staff to certify the annual
service charge to Hennepin County.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public--None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions--None
9. Communications--None
10. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.
Ci Clerk May. ir