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Home My WebLink About2002/09/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY UC ST Louis OFFICIAL MINUTES PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 3, 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, 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. Scott), Community Development Director(Mr. Harmening); Director of Finance (Ms. McGann); Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman); Planning and Zoning Supervisor(Ms. Jeremiah); Associate Planner(Ms. Grove); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson). 2. Presentations 2a. Proclamation—Food Safety Education Month Mayor Jacobs presented a Proclamation to Director of Inspections Bnan Hoffman to recognize Food Safety Education Month. • 2b. Graduating Senior Class Presentation to Council On behalf of the St. Louis Park Graduating Senior Class of 2002, three parents of the Class of 2002 extended their appreciation to the Council and to the City. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of August 19, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Study Session minutes of August 19,2002 The minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a Approve the Joint powers agreement with the school distnct for the purchase and maintenance of the playground equipment at Nelson Park. 4b Accept minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals June 27, 2002 for filing 4c Accept minutes of Planning Commission August 7, 2002 for filing 4d Accept minutes of Charter Commission May 15, 2002 for filing 4e Accept minutes of Human Rights Commission June 19, 2002 for filing Council Meeting Minutes -2- September 3, 2002 4f Adopt Resolution No.02-097 revoking the current resolution and authorizing the removal of parking restrictions on the north side of Cedar Shore Drive from France Avenue, east to the City boundary; and reestablishing "No Parking" restrictions on the south side of Cedar Shore Drive from France Avenue, east to the City boundary 4g 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 - None 7. Requests,Petitions,and Communications from the Public 7a. Approve preliminary 2003 property tax levy, budget for the 2003 fiscal year, revisions to the 2002 adopted budget, and set Public Hearing date on proposed budget and property tax levy. Resolution No. 02-091 Director of Finance Jean McGann spoke. Ms. McGann said the Council is being asked to set the levy at the maximum amount allowed by State statute, which represents approximately a 1.9% increase from the 2002 adopted budget. Ms. McGann stated that in reviewing the 2003 proposed budget the overall general fund budget is indicating a 3.4% increase, of that 1 9% is for property taxes; 1.0% is intergovernmental revenue; and 0.5% is permit revenue. Council is being requested to set a public hearing for December 2, 2002 to solicit public input and provide a greater explanation of the budget itself. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 02-091 establishing the preliminary tax levy and budget for 2003, approves revisions to the 2002 adopted budget and sets public hearing date for proposed budget and property tax levy. The motion passed 7-0. 7b. Resolution authorizing an HRA levy It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 02-092 setting HRA levy for 2003. The motion passed 7-0 7c. Contract for Patrol Officer and Support Services Agents 1/1/02— 12/31/03 Human Resources Manager Nancy Gohman said one issue in regard to the labor agreement was how St. Louis Park police officers' base wages compare to market and, in 2003, St. Louis Park police officers' base wages will hedge just slightly above average. Council Meeting Minutes -3- September 3, 2002 Ms. Gohman said the performance pay program will remain in effect for certain assignments. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 02-093 approving a Labor Agreement between the City and Law Enforcement Labor Services Inc. (Local#206)for our Police Officers and Support Services Agents, establishing terms and conditions of employment for two years: 1/1/02— 12/31/03. The motion passed 6-1. (Councilmember Nelson opposed). 7d. Request for a Conditional Use Permit and variance for a mixed use/residential- office building at 1155 Ford Road. Case Nos. 02-41-VAR and 02-40-CUP, 1155 Ford Road. Resolution No.'s 02-094 and 02-095 Associate Planner Julie Grove presented a Staff report. Mayor Jacobs asked for an explanation of hardi plank. Planning and Zoning Supervisor Janet Jeremiah said hardi plank is a cement-based product made to look like wood siding, - and Staff has previously approved it as a Class H matenal on residential buildings. Ms. Jeremiah said prior to approval, the applicant is required to submit the actual building matenals. - Councilmember Velick commented that she is disappointed that the billboard will remain. Councilmember Sanger asked, for a CUP in a mixed use/residential-office building, what is the minimum office threshold for the building given that it is situated in a C2 district? Ms. Grove said the residential portion must represent a maximum of 30% of the ground floor area of the total development, and Ms. Jeremiah added that the maximum density is 50 units per acre in the C2 General Commercial. Like Councilmember Velick, Councilmember Sanger is concerned about the potential for inadequate guest parking. Ms. Grove said the parking plan meets the ordinance requirements. Councilmember Nelson is concerned about the numerous types of faces or siding, i.e., stucco, glass, rock face CMU, hardi plank, metal facia, and brick. Applicant Sally Laid from Elness Swensen Graham Architects said the majority of the building's exterior will be stucco. It was moved by Councilmember Velick, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 02-094 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Resolution No. 02-095 approving the variance subject to the conditions included in the resolutions. The motion passed 7-0. Council Meeting Minutes -4- September 3, 2002 7e. Preliminary and Final Plat for Vail in the Park at 3647 Sumter Ave. S. and 7850 37th Street W. Case No. 02-39-s Resolution No. 02-096 Ms. Grove presented a Staff report. Staff recommends no development agreement be required. Councilmember Sanger asked if the requirements regarding the number of parking spaces and the number of residents to be no more than seven will run with the land, and Ms. Grove replied yes. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to adopt Resolution No. 02-096 approving the preliminary and final plat, subject to conditions in the resolution, and waiving the requirement for a development agreement. The motion passed 7-0. 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions--None 9. Communications City Manager: City Manager Charlie Meyer said the St. Louis Park police and fire departments will sponsor a brief ceremony at the Rec Center at approximately 9:00-9:30 a.m. on September 11th Councilmember Nelson: Councilmember Nelson is reminding everyone that the primary election is Tuesday, September 10`n Councilmember Latz: Councilmember Latz said there are some local primaries relating to the legislative races, and some state-wide offices are having primary elections Mayor Jacobs: Mayor Jacobs reported that he attended the Day 1 Celebration today, the purpose of which is to welcome St. Louis Park students to school. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. • 411• City' lerk M,yor/