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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/08/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 19, 2002 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Bnmeyer, Ron Latz, Chns Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Knetsch); Planning Coordinator(Ms. Enckson); Associate Planner (Ms. Grove); City Clerk (Ms. Reichert); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson). 2. Presentations 2a. Junior Naturalist Recognition Sara Kelser, Activities Specialist for Westwood Hills Nature Center, and Mayor Jacobs recognized the 32 Junior Naturalists for their work, all of whom are in the 7th to 12th grades The Junior Naturalists logged 1,368 hours of volunteer work during this summer. 2b. St. Louis Park Ambassador Program Introductions Mayor Jacobs presented the St. Louis Park Ambassador Program representatives who, dunng their one-year reigns, will participate in approximately 70 community events. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of August 5, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar Councilmember Sanger requested Item 4i be moved from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to move Consent Calendar Item 4i to the Regular Agenda. The motion passed 7-0. 4a Accept for filing the Planning Commission Minutes of July 17, 2002 4b Approve Ordinance No. 2230-02 amending reporting requirements for lawful gambling organizations, and authorize summary publication. 4c Approve Resolution No. 02-086 appointment of Special Service Distnct No. 2 4d Bid Tabulation: Designated Tekton Construction Company, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder for two (2) entry signs and site landscaping and to authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$67,740.00 - City Project Nos. 00-19 & 02-11. Council Meeting'Minutes -2- August 19, 2002 4e Approve Resolution No. 02-087 appointment of Special Service District No. 3 Advisory Board and Advisory Board By-laws. 4f Adopt Resolution No. 02-088 regarding Traffic Study#567 authorizing the installation of stop signs on Northbound and Southbound Nevada Avenue at W. 29th Street. 4g Adopt Resolution No. 02-089 regarding Traffic Study# 566 authorizing the installation of parking restrictions on Pennsylvania Avenue from 100 feet North of W. 13-1/2 Street, South to W. 13-1/2 Street. 4h Adopt Resolution No. 02-090 accepting Work On 2001 Sidewalk Improvement Project Phase "A" City Project No. 99-07a. 4i (Moved to regular Agenda as Item 8c) Adopting a Resolution that declares the petition adequate for the purposes of preparing a formal City Engineer's Report on the feasibility and costs associated with a proposed alley improvement project in the 2900 block between Salem and Toledo Avenues, north of Minnetonka Boulevard. 4j Approve encroachment agreement with MSP Real Estate (Louisiana Oaks Apartments) for an encroachment of exterior stairs onto a City utility easement. 4k Approve encroachment agreement with Philip and Barbara Lindblad, 3025 Aquila Avenue South, for use of excess land along the Hutchinson Spur Trail for yard and garden purposes. 41 Accept Telecommunications Commission minutes of May 9, 2002 for filing It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider granting license to sell wine and beer Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC dba Chipotle at 5480 Excelsior Blvd in St. Louis Park City Clerk Cindy Reichert said Chipotle has submitted an application for a wine and beer license, and the Applicant has met all of the conditions for granting of a license. Ms. Reichert said the approval is contingent upon the passage of Chipotle's request for a PUD (see Item 8b). 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 Santa, to approve a wine and beer license contingent upon receipt of planning approvals still under consideration. The motion passed 6-0-1. (Councilmember Latz abstained). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public - None Council Meeting Minutes -3- August 19, 2002 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Request by Cedar Trails Condominium Association for minor amendment to existing Special Permit to incorporate proposed plan for modification of existing pool building, Case No. 02-45-CUP 4400-4654 Cedar Lake Road Resolution No. 02-083 Planning Coordinator Judie Erickson stated that Cedar Trails Condominium Association is request to withdraw their plan for a community building and, instead, incorporate an addition to their existing pool building. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to adopt Resolution No. 02-083 approving minor amendment to existing conditional use permit subject to conditions stated. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Request by Frauenshuh Companies for a major amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Village/Tower Place to allow a change in an approved use. 5480 Excelsior Blvd. Case No. 01-36-PUD Resolution No. 02-084 Associate Planner Julie Grove stated that a traffic analysis by SRF Consultants was done, and SRF Consultants reported that there would be no negative impacts on the Park Village/Tower Place development or on the traffic surrounding the area SRF Consultants recommended installation of additional signage to improve internal circulation. Ms. Grove said the outdoor seating area is proposed to remain unfenced, and outdoor consumption of beer in an unfenced area is permissible. Staff recommends outdoor seating not exceed 10% of the restaurant floor area, which is a zoning ordinance and it is included as a condition in the resolution. Ms. Grove reported that Staff researched the intent of the onginal PUD, and the Applicant's request does not conflict with the intent of the onginal PUD. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve Resolution No. 02-084 amending the Park Village/Tower Place Planned Unit Development to allow a change in the approved use from retail to restaurant subject to the conditions included in the resolution The motion passed 6-0-1. (Councilmember Latz abstained). 8c. Petition for the purposes of preparing a formal City Engineer's Report for a proposed alley improvement project in the 2900 block between Salem and Toledo Avenues. Resolution No. 02-085 Councilmember Sanger requested this item be discussed because this is an unusual alley paving request, i.e., an institution occupies a significant amount of the alley frontage. City Manager Charlie Meyer descnbed the petition process. Mr. Meyer said, in this case, a minonty of the property owners may present a valid petition to the City, and the City Council has the discretion to proceed with an alley assessment. Council Meeting Minutes -4- August 19, 2002 Paul Rosholt, 2925 Toledo Avenue South, is one of two residents on the block with an 80-foot frontage, and one resident has a 100-foot frontage Mr. Rosholt stated the petition is before the Council on a .37% margin—and St. George's Church represents a 28.83% vote. Mr. Rosholt said the yes votes amount to 37.50% of the properties and approximately 36.20% is residential footage. According to Mr. Rosholt, it doesn't seem nght, and he has concerns about costs. He thinks the church would denve the greater benefit. Mr. Rosholt has additional concerns regarding traffic, and engineering concerns regarding elevation of the alley. Mr. Meyer said all property owners, homeowners and the church, would pay the same rate based on alley footage. Councilmember Sanger questioned if the daycare center located in the church should be treated as commercial. Councilmember Sanger inquired if the ordinance, as currently written, was intended to be applied to an alley that has a mix of residential and commercial. Mr. Meyer said, for tonight, Council will vote to accept or deny the petition. If the petition is accepted, then the public process will begin and there will be a neighborhood meeting. Mr. Rosholt said he does not know if all of his neighbors are opposed to the paving. It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to Approve Resolution No. 02-085 declaring adequacy of petition and ordering preparation of a report to determine the feasibility of paving the alley located in the 2900 block between Salem and Toledo Avenues, north of Minnetonka Boulevard. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Councilmember Velick thanked Staff and residents who participated in National Night Out. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 1 C y Clerk M. o�/'