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PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Minutes of March 25, 2002
The meeting convened at 7:05 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Bnmeyer, Ron Latz, Chns Nelson, Susan
Sanger, Sally Velick and Mayor Jeff Jacobs
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh),
Director of Community Development (Mr Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator
(Mr. Hunt), Community Outreach Coordinator(Ms. McDonell), City Clerk (Ms. Reichert), and
Sergeant Lonn Kramer.
1. Community Education Youth Development Plan
Linda Saveraid, Community Education Director for the St Louis Park School Distnct, was
present at the meeting.
Ms. Saveraid informed Council about the St. Louis Park Community Education Youth
Development Plan She stated that a committee consisting of interested parties that offer
opportunities to youth had been formed to help Community Education and the consultant to
come,up with the plan. She reviewed the values, objectives, and strategies they had identified as
well as an action plan. Mayor Jacobs commended Ms. Saveraid on the process used to develop
the plan.
Mayor Jacobs stated that he would like a youth commission to be created and also wants to see
youth members on all commissions.
Councilmember Sanger inquired if the funding for the initiatives has been identified.
Councilmember Bnmeyer stated that these initiatives would require significant funding. Ms
Saveraid agreed and stated that they are continuing to look for funding sources for youth
programs.
2. Proposed Changes to the Bias Hate Crimes Response Plan
Ms McDonell introduced the members from the Human Rights Commission• Cassandra Boddy,
Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, and Commission Chair Kristin Siegesmund Sergeant Lorin Kramer,
police liaison to the Human Rights Commission, was also present at the meeting
Ms Siegesmund stated that the Human Rights Commission (HRC) would like to make the plan
more responsive by making contact with the victims of bias hate crimes.
Council inquired about the type of communication the HRC would have with the victims and if
city staff would review it. Ms. Siegesmund explained that they would create a form letter that
would be sent to the victims once the HRC was informed
Councilmember Velick suggested printing the materials in other languages.
Councilmember Nelson asked how many incidents of bias hate cnmes occurred per year
Sergeant Kramer stated between five and ten per year. He added that reporting of these crimes
is better now than it has been, which could be a contributing factor to the perceived increase.
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Councilmember Nelson believed that all communication should go through the Communications
Coordinator. Discussion occurred about the coordination of statements from the City and
Council agreed that they did not want multiple statements going out from various departments
and individuals. The Council determined that any communication sent out should continue to go
through the City Manager and Communications Coordinator.
Ms. McDonell stated that minor adjustments will be made to the plan and then it will be brought
back to the Council.
3. Developer Selection Update for Highway 7 and Louisiana Ave Site
Tony Kuechle, - Project Manager of Development for United Properties, was present at the
meeting.
Mr. Hunt explained the process used in selecting the developer. A selection committee was
formed and conducted interviews with the top two developers selected Mr. Hunt stated that the
selection committee recommended United Properties as the developer of the site.
Councilmember Nelson inquired how much experience United Properties has had with
brownfield development. Staff replied that United Properties has a lot of experience in
redevelopment as well as development on contaminated sites and sites with poor soil conditions
Councilmember Sanger asked about the timing of the project. Mr. Harmening explained that they
would be signing a pre-development agreement that allows time for investigation, market
analysis, etc.
Councilmember Latz emphasized the need for intense development to maximize the return on
investment. He added that in the end this development could enable the City to remove the
billboard.
Mayor Jacobs stated his concern about the traffic in the area
Councilmember Brimeyer had questions about more adding more density through vertical mixed
use. Mr Meyer stated that the site is inaccessible for pedestnans and the only access that it does
have would not accommodate vertical mixed use.
4. Solid Waste Program Changes
Mr. Rardin outlined the goals staff had identified to once again develop a leading edge solid
waste collection program. He spoke about the possible changes and options that staff believed
could be applied to the program.
Council understood the concept and agreed that elimination of one-pass trucks may be of benefit,
but did not entirely agree with the concept of limiting collection to curbside only.
Councilmember Nelson stated that he would like to see certain areas go to curbside pick-up
where it is feasible to do so He would like to a voluntary approach in areas of the city where it
made sense and suggested a phased-in implementation.
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Council discussed the carts for refuse collection, single stream recycling collection, as well a
spring clean-up. The spring clean-up idea was liked by Council but they did want to see a vast
amount of large appliances saved up for the one day. They would like to maintain the fee for a
special pickup of large items Council also did not want to see a summer yard waste user fee.
Councilmember Nelson interjected that Council liked the concept of carts for refuse collection,
single stream recycling, and spring cleanup. He stated Council reached a consensus, however,
no contracts are being approved at a Study Session
Councilmember Sanger responded she does not agree with any position stating that there is a
consensus on single stream recycling.
Councilmember Bnmeyer believed that financial incentives would bring about the most
significant change in behavior regarding recycling and yard waste pick up.
Councilmember Sanger stated she is opposed to adding any components as a required element of
the solid waste contract when that particular element would only be available from one possible
vendor, particularly, when the vendor is an incumbent vendor, and she supports opening the
process to multiple vendors for solid waste collection.
Council agreed to continue discussion on the items presented but did not specifically approve
any of the components discussed.
Council agreed that it would be valuable to use the Performance Indicators for refuse, recycling,
yardwaste, customer service, and resident satisfaction. Council also agreed that a public process
should be in place as we move forward and that public education was an important component of
the solid waste management plan
5. Pavement Management Program Implementation
Ms. Hagen gave a general overview of the proposed pavement management program, stating that
a program should be created to proactively address the deteriorating streets and that it would be
cost beneficial Council agreed that such a program was prudent.
Council discussed the funding for the program and voiced their concerns of where it would
originate
6. Redistricting
City Clerk, Cindy Reichert, informed Council of the impacts release of new legislative lines had
had on the proposed ward lines of the city. One change to a small parcel on the east side of the
city would be added to the ordinance for the continued public heanng to be held on April 1st.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10.30 p.m.
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