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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/08/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK August 5, 2002 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Bnmeyer, Chris Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Councilmember Ron Latz was absent. Also present were the City Manager(Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Assessor(Mr. Stepnick); City Engineer(Ms. Hagen); Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. Jeremiah); City Clerk (Ms. Reichert); Community Outreach Coordinator (Ms McDonell); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson). 2. Presentations 2a. Junior Leader Recognition Mayor Jacobs introduced Bndget Wynn, Recreation Supervisor, and Ms. Wynn introduced Patti Hreno, Junior Leader Coordinator. Ms. Hreno recognized the 22 participants in the Junior Leader Volunteer Program. Junior Leaders Joseph Allen, Beth Gibbs, and Ally Strickler were present to receive their recognitions. 2b. Beth El—Presentation to the City of St. Louis Park Roger Lande of Beth El Synagogue thanked the St. Louis Park Police and Fire Departments for their extraordinary efforts in regard to the April 28, 2002 visit of former Prime Minister Barak of Israel. Mr. Lande presented Police Chief John Luse with a check 2c. Annual Report— City/School Volunteer Program Sara Kreswick from the School District Volunteer Office and now a City employee, presented the annual report of the City/School Volunteer program. Ms. Kreswick spoke about the adopt a park program and this year's pick-up-the-park event. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of July 15, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Study Session minutes of July 22, 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 Council Meeting Minutes -2- August 5, 2002 It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items listed on the consent calendar. The motion passed 6-0. 4a Adopt Resolution No. 02-079 Appointing Election Judges For The Primary And General Elections To Be Held September 10 And November 5, 2002. 4b Approve A Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Holy Family Fall Festival, October 5 & 6, 2002, 5900 & 5925 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park 4c Adopt Resolution No. 02-080 Approving Temporary Parking Restricrtions For The Holy Family Fall Festival - Lake Street Between Zarthan And Alabama Avenues October 5 & 6, 2002. 4d Adopt Resolution No. 02-081 Accepting Work On City Wide Random Sidewalk Repair City Project No. 01-02 Contract No. 102-01 4e Adopt Resolution No. 02-082 Rescinding Res No. 02-063, and Adopting Traffic Controls As Recommended In Traffic Study No. 561 4f Approve the revised joint use agreement with the City of Minnetonka to jointly operate Ford Park 4g Approve a redevelopment plan for Ford Park 4h Approve second reading, to adopt Ordinance No. 2229-02 zoning text amendment to allow pool houses in the R-1 Single Family Distnct, to approve summary ordinance and authonze publication (Case No. 02-24-ZA) 4i Accept Planning Commission Minutes Of June 19, 2002 For Filing 4j Approve encroachment agreement with David Bernard Builders and Developers for the sidewalk at Blackstone Park. 4k Approve Resolution No. 02-075 waiving subdivision ordinance requirements to allow a division of railroad right-of-way recently purchased by Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authonty. (Case No. 02-44-S) 41 Motion to accept vendor claim report for filing 5. Boards and Commissions--None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing: Alley Paving—2900 Block between Florida Avenue and Edgewood Avenue. Resolution No. 02-076 City Engineer Maria Hagen said 23 parcels are affected by this alley paving and the proposed cost is approximately $63,000, which would be assessed upon the abutting property owners Ms. Hagen said one issue raised by residents at a neighborhood meeting with Staff was drainage, and Staff is investigating that issue. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sanger asked what percentage of the residents signed onto the petition for the alley, and Ms. Hagen responded 61%. Council Meeting Minutes -3- August 5, 2002 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 02-076 ordering the construction of a concrete alley in the 2900 block between Florida Avenue and Edgewood Avenue, approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Assessment Hearing for Alley paving Project No. 02-13 - 2900 block between Florida Avenue S. and Edgewood Avenue. Resolution No. 02-077 City Assessor Bruce Stepnick said the assessment for the alley paving project is for 20 years at 6.5%. City Manager Charlie Meyer distributed a resolution correcting some of the dates in the first paragraph. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt . Resolution 02-077 establishing the assessment. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Requests, Petitions,and Communications from the Public--None 8. - Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions 8a. First Reading of an ordinance amending reporting requirements for lawful gambling organizations operating in the city City Clerk Cindy Reichert said the main change to this ordinance is to reduce the amount of paperwork the City receives from gambling organizations in regard to reporting requirements. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve first reading of the ordinance and set second reading for August 19, 2002. The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Request by ASK Properties for a Conditional Use Permit to permit office use as 50% or more of the gross floor area,5605 36th Street West, Case No. 02-33-CUP Resolution No. 02-078 Planning and Zoning Supervisor Janet Jeremiah presented a Staff report. Ms. Jeremiah said the Applicant has agreed to upgrade the extenor of the building to meet the City's current standards for Class I matenals. One condition of approval is the removal of the billboard, and the Applicant is agreeable to the removal. Ms. Jeremiah said the Applicant will close one curbcut to improve the understanding of the circulation and to eliminate conflicts on 36th Street, and the Applicant will re-strip the parking lot to accommodate _ Council Meeting Minutes -4- August 5, 2002 more parking. The Applicant will add a substantial amount of landscaping, and Staff has just received a landscaping plan. Ms. Jeremiah said members of the VFW and Mr. Bannerman are present to answer questions. Councilmember Nelson asked about the implications of rezoning given the Elmwood Area Study. Ms. Jeremiah said if this property were rezoned to a mixed use, MX, it would require more than one use on the property, and the commercial distracts would work under the current proposal and may actually allow the VFW to becoming conforming. Councilmember Nelson stated: The only impediment to any proposed rezoning would be the indefinite nature of the CUP and the possibility the property may be rezoned to something inconsistent with the planned use, and Ms Jeremiah agreed. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution 02-078 approving the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions included in the resolution. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications From the City Manager: Mr. Meyer said trackage on the southwest LRT trail will be removed shortly and a pre-construction meeting has been scheduled. From the Mayor: Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone about National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6`h Mayor Jacobs said a primary election will be held on September 10`h and a general election on November 5th Polling locations for some voters have changed Mayor Jacobs urged residents to check where they need to go to vote. He said registered voters will received a postcard with polling information locations. One may check the City's website at www.stlouispark.org, the Sun Sailor, or call City Hall at 952-924-2505 with questions about polling locations or voting questions. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:11 •.m. • 44/1 ty Clerk ayor'