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Home My WebLink About2003/02/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular fCITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES T. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING RK ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA February 3, 2003 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Bnmeyer, Chris Nelson, Paul Omodt, 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); City Clerk (Ms. Reichert); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson). 2. Presentations 2a. Human Rights Award Mayor Jacobs presented a Human Rights Award to Steve Olson of Park Nicollet Health Services. Mr Olson is in charge of facility staff training at Park Nicollet, which includes a Diversity Learning Day for nurses. Co-workers Cathy Cummings and Mike Listiak accompanied Mr. Olson. 2b. Dave Just Appreciation Mayor Jacobs recognized retiring firefighter David Just with a certificate of appreciation for his service to the City of St. Louis Park. 2c. Harlan Backlund Recognition Mayor Jacobs recognized Harlan Backlund for his 37 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park. A resolution honors Mr. Backlund, who began work in the Public Works Department on July 16, 1965. 2d. Human Rights Award On behalf of Yes Kids Youth Education and Services, Reverend Hillstrom, Director; Ben Locket, Boardmember; Todd Looney, Boardmember; and Meghan Titus, #1 Youth Volunteer accepted a Human Rights Award from Mayor Jacobs. Carl Eller and about 75 Yes Kids were in attendance for the award presentation. Mayor Jacobs thanked former Councilmember and current Representative Latz for his years of service on the City Council (A reception was held for Representative Latz just prior to tonight's meeting). Representative Latz addressed the Council and audience, and he reflected on his time as a Councilmember. State Senator Steve Kelley and Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorfman were present. Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 3, 2003 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of January 21, 2003 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2003 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. Study Session Minutes of January 21, 2003. From Councilmember Sanger: Item 2, Paragraph 3. At the end of the second sentence add: and asked for information on the preservation of St. Louis Park's historic houses. 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 4a Motion to adopt Resolution No. 03-011 authonzing installation of"One-Way" signage and "Do Not Enter" signage on the "T" portion of the alley in the 2900 block of Salem/Toledo Avenue South to provide for travel in the east-bound direction unly 4b Motion to adopt Resolution No. 03-012 authorizing installation and special assessment of a fire sprinkler system at 3387 Brownlow Avenue and directing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a special assessment agreement with the property owner 4c Motion to approve Resolution No. 03-013 adopting City Policy for Public Purpose Expenditures 4d Motion to adopt Resolution No. 03-014 approving the minor amendment to the continued Special Permit requested by Village Green to allow changes to the approved building elevations 4e Motion to adopt Resolution No. 03-015 accepting purchase of lighting poles/fixtures and approving final payment to MN Electric Supply Company 4f Motion to approve Resolution No. 03-016 recognizing Harlan Backlund 4g Motion to accept Housing Authority Minutes of December 11, 2002 for filing 4h Motion to accept Telecommunications Commission Minutes of December 5, 2002 4i Motion to accept BOZA Minutes of October 24, 2002 4j Motion to approve Vendor Claims (supplement) It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 3, 2003 The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions: None 6. Public Hearings: None 7. Requests, Petitions,and Communications from the Public: None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Traffic and Environmental Studies—Park Nicollet Clinic Campus Expansion Community Development Director Tom Harmening said the Council is being asked to take two actions in regard to this item Mr Harmening said it is the City's understanding that Park Nicollet Health Services will reimburse the City for the vast majority of the costs of the traffic studies. The City will use HRA levy proceeds to pay for its portion or share of the work to be done by SRF Consulting Group. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to authorize preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet relating to the proposed expansion of the Park Nicollet Clinic campus. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with SRF Consulting Group Inc.for purposes of undertaking preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet and necessary traffic and parking analysis for the proposed Park Nicollet Clinic campus expansion initiative with the understanding that Park Nicollet Health Services will reimburse the City for a portion of the costs associated with these activities. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Request by Hennepin County for support of legislative initiative regarding County HRA levy authority. Resolution No. 03-017 Mayor Jacobs introduced State Senator Steve Kelley, Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorfman, and Representative Ron Latz. Mr Harmening said as the City of St. Louis Park has HRA levy authority so does Hennepin County. Mr. Harmening reported that Hennepin County would like to become more active in housing and redevelopment matters, and may want to use HRA levies in the future. Hennepin County would like cities with HRAs to be on the same footing. The legislative initiative regarding county HRA levy authority is requesting that county HRA levy authority not supercede city HRA levy authority. Mr. Harmening distributed a revised draft resolution with new language added by the City's bond counsel Steven Bubul of Kennedy and Graven. Staff assured Council that this is a correct interpretation. Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 3, 2003 Councilmember Nelson said it is his understanding that the amount the City would be allowed to levy would not change if Hennepin County were to have HRA levy authonty; and he is supportive of the request by Hennepin County. Hennepin County Commissioner Dorfman addressed the Council. Commissioner Dorfman said if a countywide levy were to be levied, Hennepin County may not enter any city, including St. Louis Park, and do a project without the city's approval. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 03-017 supporting special legislation proposed by the Hennepin County which would amend state statute to not require approval by the City of St. Louis Park for the implementation of a Hennepin County HRA levy in St. Louis Park. The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Police Sergeant Contract Changes for 1/1/03— 12/31/03 Resolution No. 03-018 City Manager Charlie Meyer emphasized that the labor agreement for Police Sergeants is for one year. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 03-018 approving a Labor Agreement between the City and Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) #218, establishing terms and conditions of employment for one year: 1/1/03— 12/31/03. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Nelson opposed). 8d. Approval of 2003 Liquor License Renewals City Clerk Cindy Reichert reported that 34 liquor license applications have been prepared for Council's approval tonight. Two additional liquor license applications will be presented at the next Council meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Velick, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve year 2003 liquor license renewals for on-sale, off-sale, Sunday-sale, club and wine intoxicating liquor and off-sale and on-sale 3.2%malt liquor. License year to run March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2004. The motion passed 7-0. 8e. City of St. Louis Park's Representation on the Board of Managers of Project for Pride in Living's Louisiana Court Limited Liability Company. Resolution No. 03-019 This item regards adopting a resolution to designate a City representative to Project for Pnde in Living (PPL) Louisiana Court's (LLC) Board of Managers. Council Meeting Minutes -5- February 3, 2003 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 03-019 designating Council Member Sally Velick as the City of St. Louis Park's representative to the Board of Managers of Project for Pride in Living's Louisiana Court Limited Liability Company. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications: None 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. C �' . ��; \i1(/"L City Clerk Mayor V J /