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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/05/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PARK ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA May 19, 2003 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, 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 Assessor (Mr. Stepnik); City Engineer (Ms. Hagen); Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. Jeremiah); Planning Associate (Ms. Grove); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson) 2. Presentations 2a. National Public Works Week Mayor Jacobs read a proclamation to recognize National Public Works Week for the week of May 18-24, 2003. 2b. Parktacular Ambassadors Presentation Scott Shmikler, Parktacular Boardmember, presented information on the 2003 Parktacular, which begins on June 17th, with the Parktacular parade, on a new parade route, on June 18`h Mr. Shmikler bnefly summanzed upcoming events and distributed brochures and Parktacular buttons. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of May 5, 2003 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Study Session Minutes of April 28, 2003 From Councilmember Omodt• Page 2, Item 2, Paragraph 4: delete three or four and replace with some. From Councilmember Omodt: Page 3, Item 2, at the top of the page: At the end of the first sentence add: for groups not currently assessed the additional$10.00. From Councilmember Nelson: Page 2, Item 2, Paragraph 6: delete tear out and replace with bring back this item for further discussion. Council Meeting Minutes -2- May 19, 2003 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 Adopt Resolution No. 03-050 approving a transit-oriented development grant/loan application to Hennepin County Department of Housing, Community Works and Transit 4b Adopt Resolution No. 03-051 calling for a public heanng by the City Council on the proposed establishment of the Wolfe Lake Commercial Tax Increment Financing District within Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Proposed Adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan 4c Adopt Resolution No. 03-052 authorizing the installation of stop signs at Gorham Avenue at 2nd Street NW 4d Adopt Resolution No. 03-053 which rescinds Resolution No. 02-025 thereby removes parking restnctions on the North side of Minnetonka Boulevard between Glenhurst and Huntington Avenues while retaining other parking restrictions along Minnetonka Boulevard 4e Adopt Resolution No. 03-054 authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for a noise wall on the west side of Trunk Highway 100 from south of Excelsior Boulevard to the south City limits 4f Adopt the Resolution No. 03-055 authorizing the installation of stop signs at Dakota Avenue and Walker Street (Note: This item moved to Regular Agenda). 4g Adopt Resolution No. 03-056 accepting this report, establishing and ordering an improvement project, approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids 4h Approve a continuation of Walser Ford's application to appeal the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to the June 2, 2003 City Council meeting 4i Designate Gartner Refrigeration &Manufacturing, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the replacement of the refrigeration floor located in the west arena at the St. Louis Park Rec Center and to execute a contract at a cost not to exceed $490,629.00 4j Motion to receive and accept year one report from Police Advisory Committee; and motion to direct staff to prepare documents establishing a Police Advisory Commission of the City 4k Motion to accept for filing the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting of March 19, 2003 41 Motion to accept for filing the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting of February 19, 2003 4m Motion to accept for filing the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 23, 2003 4n Motion to accept for filing the minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of April 9, 2003 4o Motion to accept vendor claims for filing (Supplement) Council Meeting Minutes -3- May 19, 2003 Councilmember Omodt requested Item 4f be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda as Item 8b. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions: None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing: Alley Paving—2700 Block between Raleigh Avenue and Salem Avenue City Engineer Maria Hagen presented a report. Ms. Hagen said some residents raised concerns about settling and poor soils in the vicinity of the catch basin, and Staff will investigate those concerns. The question of relative benefit to indirect property owners was brought up during a neighborhood meeting, and questions about a 20-year guarantee. Ms. Hagen also reported that a 30-day waiting period will follow the assessment hearing tonight. Ms. Hagen said construction could begin in late July or early August, 2003. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Ben Fnswold, 2719 Salem Avenue South, attended the neighborhood meeting, and he thinks the property owners on the block are torn between those who have access to the back (alley) and those who do not. Mr. Fnswold said his garage faces the front (street) and, from his perspective, he does not see any value in the proposal to pave the alley. Mr. Fnswold commented that he would be charged a fee for the next 20 years. He also said the assessment could be a hindrance if he were to sell his home, and he thinks it could hurt his ability to sell his home for fair market value Mr. Fnswold said a paved alley may cause some motorists to drive faster. Mr. Fnswold said 11 property owners have direct assess to the alley, and nine do not, and the vote was 11-9, although one may have switched. He said that seems unfair. He added that he will not let his 18-month-old child play in the backyard during construction. Mr. Fnswold respectfully asks Council to vote no. Mayor Jacobs asked about assessment fees for those who access the alley directly and those who do not. City Assessor Bruce Stepnik said those who have garages on the alley will be assessed 70%, and for those with an indirect benefit, the assessment will be 30%. It was noted that Mr. Fnswold would receive an indirect benefit. Brian and Deb McBride, 2737 Salem Avenue South, initiated the petition. Mr. McBride said they went to every home on the Salem and Raleigh blocks to ask property owners their opinions about the alley paving. Mr. McBride said the alley is in rough shape, and those who have garages facing the alley favor the petition, and some whose garages do not face the alley signed the petition. He said there is a strong pro-sentiment to have the alley paved. . " Council Meeting Minutes -4- May 19, 2003 Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 03-056 ordering the construction of a concrete alley in the 2700 block between Raleigh Avenue and Salem Avenue, approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids , The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Assessment Hearing for Alley Paving Project 2700 Block between Raleigh and Salem Avenue. Resolution No.03-057 Mr. Stepmk said the total assessment for alley paving located at the 2700 block between Raleigh Avenue South and Salem Avenue South is $54,000, with 19 properties involved, a 20-year period to payoff the special assessment, and an interest rate at 5.9%. Mr. Stepnik said the City shall wait 30 days for any appeals to be made. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Santa asked for clarification regarding a homeowner's option to pay for the assessment, i.e., pay over 20 years or pay in full. Mr. Stepnik said that is correct and he added, one can pay the entire amount before November 15th or it will be certified to the property taxes over a 20-year period. Mr. Stepnik said there is a third option, one can pay the entire amount in the third or fifth year. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 03-057 establishing the assessment improvement alley paving in the 2700 block between Raleigh and Salem Avenue. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests, Petitions,and Communications from the Public: None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions 8a. Daniel Yavner (Metropolitan Open School) request for a Conditional Use Permit for a small school in the R4 district at 3390 Library Lane. Resolution No. 03-058 Ms. Grove presented a Staff report. The Applicant, Daniel Yavner, is requesting a CUP. Ms. Grove said Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval with conditions regarding an off-site drop off and pick up area for students; the two teachers use an existing one-car garage and drive way; landscape plans need a little more work and the final exhibits should be revised to incorporate the required bufferyard; and signage to be a maximum of six square feet, which would require a sign permit. Mr. Yavner, 3319 Zarthan Avenue South, said he is hopeful to open the school this fall Council Meeting Minutes -5- May 19, 2003 It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 03-058 approving the conditional use permit, subject to conditions in the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs at Dakota Avenue and Walker Street Councilmember Omodt said he would like more information from Staff on this item regarding the traffic studies; if neighborhood residents were polled; if nearby businesses were polled; and what is the big picture for traffic for this entire area? Councilmember Omodt favors the four-way stop but he would like to know what process was used to get where this item currently stands, and his inquiry includes all constituent groups in this neighborhood It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to continue this item to June 2, 2003. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications From Mayor Jacobs• Mayor Jacobs thanked those involved in the Children First Ice Cream Social, which was held in Wolfe Park. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8.0- . m. er..„, (0. City Clerk Mayr