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ST.CITY LOUIS OFFICIAL MINUTES
PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
June 10,2002
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Brimeyer, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally
Velick and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager(Mr. Meyer), Finance Director(Ms McGann), Community
Development Director(Mr. Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator(Mr. Hunt), and
City Clerk (Ms. Reichert).
1. Allegory of Excelsior
Andrea Myklebust, Artist, was present at the meeting. Jack Becker of FORECAST was also
present.
Mr. Harmening reviewed the history of the project and Ms. Myklebust informed the Council
about the proposed height, structural design, and extenor finishing, etc. Mr. Harmening added
that the schedule for fabncation would be about nine months, with installation occumng
sometime in the spring of 2003.
Councilmember Santa commented that the sculpture should be grounded for lighting purposes.
Councilmembers viewed a scale model of the sculpture
Councilmember Sanger felt that a little controversy over the sculpture could be helpful, stating
that it could be both educational and stimulating. Mr. Becker suggested that the time be taken to
educate residents and promote the sculpture during it's construction.
2. Update on TIF Districts/Debt management
Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator, greeted the council and made introductions.
Mark Ruff, of Ehler's and Associates, was present at the meeting. Mr. Ruff gave a presentation
summarizing the status of each TIF distract in the City. He also described the action regarding
sale of bonds that was to be included on the next Council agenda for the meeting of June 17`h
Councilmember Nelson had raised the issue of whether the city should be investing at fixed or
vanable rates Mr. Ruff advised Council that his firm recommended a fixed rate. After some
discussion, the Council's consensus was to go with the fixed rate.
Mr. Harmening commented that wise decisions had been made by the Council in 1997 and that
has left the City in a good position now.
3. Elmwood Study
Judie Erickson greeted the council and introducted Barry Warner and Monique MacKenzie of
SRF Consulting Group. Mr. Warner gave an overview of the public process that was in progress
and described the process used to identify issues and opportunities. Ms. MacKenzie spoke about
the challenge and conflicts they have experienced so far.
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Mr. Warner explained that there is a strong voice coming from the neighborhood, but the
business area has not been as vocal with their views. She expressed concern that business
owners may feel intimidated by strong voices from the neighborhood and was looking at
methods that could be used in the future to identify business needs in a different environment.
Ms. MacKenzie reviewed three scenanos of potential change that focused on railroad access,
bike and trail access and the Highway 100 project.
Mr. Warner stated that as the process continues, Council must determine their role in the future
guiding of development in the area and the future enactment of a long-term plan. He added that
they are working to broaden the knowledge and perspective of the interested parties.
Councilmember Sanger commented that the Elmwood neighborhood has significant histoncal
aspects and it is the City's responsibility to foster histonc preservation and compatibility.
Mr. Warner reported that their final product will help Council to form a development plan that is
graphically based. With clear"If/Then" scenarios
Councilmember Sanger felt that public participation would provide more control over the type of
development that will occur.
Mr. Harmening emphasized the difficulty in developing the area as a single family residential
district and indicated that more discussion and analysis is required to identify possibilities for the
type of redevelopment that could occur in the area
4. Street Management Plan
Ms. Hagen introduced the plan to Council which will place the city in a cycle of repair and
reconstruction to maintain the city's streets into the future
Councilmember Sanger inquired if the program allows for street reconstruction to be taken out of
order. Ms Hagen replied that all streets in the city had been evaluated and applied to a
consistent rating system. She did not feel any particular street in St. Louis Park was in a
condition that would warrant reconstruction ouside the proposed reconstruction cycle.
Mr. Meyer stated that upcoming council discussions regarding financing of capital improvements
may prove challenging to the Council.
Councilmember Sanger inquired if the construction of planned sidewalks would be delayed so as
to occur at the same time as street reconstruction. Ms. Hagen replied that she will do some
research and get back to Council on that matter.
Councilmember Velick requested lighted street signs. Ms. Hagen responded that there will be
opportunities for changes to lights and other amenities as the program continues.
Council agreed that the street management plan is very good and much needed.
Councilmember Bnmeyer stated that tremendous pressure will be placed on the Council by
citizens as the program gets underway. Mr. Meyer agreed and stated that though this plan is the
most efficient, council may received additional requests and challenges to the timing and
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sequence of the projects He asked Council if they felt it was politcally palatable to follow the
plan as is and to not change the order laid out in the program
Councilmember Brimeyer commented that the plan has a rational, logical approach to it and
should be followed as planned. Council agreed.
5. City Phosphorous Ordinance
Mr. Vaughan gave an overview of the ordinance for Council stating that the provisions would
ensure residents had access to phosphorous-free fertilizers and that required signage at retail
outlets would provide an important educational opportunity. He also stated that signage required
by fertilizer applicators would assist the city in enforcement of the statutory restncitons on use of
phosphorous in fertilizer that is to go into effect in 2004.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she believed additional restrictions on display and sale should
be incorporated to strenghthen the ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding the retail market and
potential enforcement problems of additional restrictions. After discussion council directed staff
to move forward with the ordinance as presented with the additional of language requiring
retailers to provide "sufficient amounts" of phosphorous free fertilizers for sale.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
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CI Clerk Mayo