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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/07/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular OFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING iii-scrITLYou0iFs ARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 7, 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: John Basill, Jim Brimeyer, 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); Economic Development Coordinator(Mr. Hunt); Public Works Director(Mr. Rardm); Police Chief(Mr. Luse); Planning Coordinator(Ms. Enckson); Public Works Coordinator(Mr. Merkley); Public Works Administrative Specialist (Ms. Helleckson); City Clerk (Ms. Reichert); and Recording Secretary(Ms. Samson). 2. Presentations: None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of June 16, 2003 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Study Session Minutes of June 23, 2003 From Councilmember Sanger Page 5, top paragraph, add may to the following sentence: She felt distribution of the material in the original pamphlet may constitute a hate crime. 3c. City Council Study Session Minutes of June 9, 2003 From Councilmember Sanger Item 1, paragraph 5, insert the following immediately after the first sentence: She suggested that an independent researcher from the University's Medical Public Health School be contacted, as any study should have academic credibility. From Councilmember Sanger: Item 1,paragraph 5, add the following as the last sentence of paragraph 5: Councilmember Sanger provided an example of a larger sign which clearly states that second-hand smoke is a health hazard and suggested that this type of sign be mandatory, and Council agreed. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routme 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. Council Meeting Minutes -2- July 7, 2003 4a Adopt Resolution No. 03-074 authorizing the installation of parking restrictions on the east side of Raleigh Avenue 60 feet north and south of the entrance to the Police Department parking lot 4b Adopt Resolution No. 03-075 authorizing the installation of parking restrictions on W. 35th Street from a point 15 feet east of the westerly driveway to 4906-4920 W. 35`h Street to a point 15 feet west of the easterly driveway to 4930-4940 W. 35`h Street and along the south side of W. 35th Street from the driveway of 3510 Belt Line Boulevard westerly a distance of 100 feet 4c Designate Allied Blacktop Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$128,809.00 for the 2003 Street Sealcoat Project No. 03-08 4d Approve agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Cornerstone Advocacy Service for Domestic Violence Services 4e Approve Encroachment Agreement with the Andersons, 3056 Kentucky Avenue South, for use of City street right-of-way for placement of fence 4f Adopt Resolution No. 03-076 to enter into an Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant 4g Accept for filing the Planning Commission Minutes of June 4, 2003 4h Accept for filing the Planning Commission Minutes of June 18, 2003 4i Accept for filing the Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of April 24, 2003 4j Accept Vendor Claims for filing 5. Boards and Commissions: None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing-Wolfe Lake Commercial Tax Increment Finance District Resolution No. 03-077 Economic Development Coordinator Greg Hunt said Staff has no additional comments to report on this item(see the EDA minutes of July 7, 2003, items 6b and 6c). Mr. Hunt would like to enter into the City Council record(Clerk's File No. 07), the letter from Hennepin County Taxpayer Services Department, dated June 25, 2003, regarding St. Louis Park Wolfe Lake Commercial Redevelopment TIF District, and the letter's attachment, which is a Hennepin County memo Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sanger asked if the Council is required to take any action in regard to the Hennepin County letter, and Mr. Hunt responded no. Council Meeting Minutes -3- July 7, 2003 It was moved by Councilmember Basil!, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 03-077 modifying Redevelopment Project No. 1 and establishing the Wolfe Lake Commercial Tax Increment Financing District and adopting a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Public Hearing- Belt Line Industrial Park Inc. Business Subsidy Agreement/ Contract for Private Redevelopment. Resolution No. 03-078 Mayor Jacobs commented that this item is a continuation of an item undertaken at the EDA meeting. This item regards approving a Redevelopment Agreement and related Business Subsidy Agreement with Belt Line Industrial Park Inc. (Belt Line) for the redevelopment of 4.86 acres at the northwest quadrant of West 36th Street and Belt Line Boulevard and the construction of Wolfe Lake Professional Center and Wolfe Lake Professional Center West. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Basil!, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 03-078 approving a Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the St Louis Park Economic Development Authority and Belt Line Industrial Park Inc. and the related Business Subsidy Agreement contained therein The motion passed 7-0 6c. Public Hearing and First Reading for Petition to vacate an alley easement 2701 Brunswick Ave. S. Case No. 03-27-VAC Planning Coordinator Judie Enckson reported that this item regards a petition to vacate an existing alley easement where an alley was relocated. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed the public heanng. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt 1st reading of Ordinance to vacate existing alley easement, and set 2nd reading for July 21, 2003. The motion passed 7-0 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public: None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions Council Meeting Minutes =4= July 7, 2003 8a. 1st Reading of an ordinance establishing the St. Louis Park Police Advisory Commission and adoption of a resolution appointing members Resolution No. 03-079 City Clerk Cindy Reichert reported on an ordinance to create the Police Advisory Commission, and Chief John Luse will serve as Staff liaison. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to approve first reading and set second reading for July 21, 2003; and to approve Resolution No. 03-079 appointing members to the commission effective August 14, 2003. Mayor Jacobs thanked the members of the initial committee and the Police Department. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Solid Waste Contract Award. Resolution No. 03-080 Public Works Director Mike Rardin presented background information. Mr. Rardin distributed updated information to the Council just prior to tonight's meeting regarding this item. Public Works Coordinator Scott Merkley and Public Works Administrative Specialist Sarah Helleckson requested references from various cities, and the responses were included in the material distributed tonight. Therese B. Samudio, 2947 Quentin Avenue South, a 30-year resident, expressed her strong disatifaction with Waste Management's service during the past six years. Ms. Samudio had been very pleased with the service provided by the former contractor BFI. Chris Strokes, 3522 Glenhurst Avenue South, is pleased with Waste Management's service. Paul Roslund,BFI Distnct Manager, 15178 Village Woods Drive, Eden Prairie, and Dave Wiggins, BFI General Manager, 4520 219th Lane NW, Oak Grove, addressed the Council. Mr. Rosund referenced a letter in which BFI clarified its policy on recycling rebates. Mr. Wiggins discussed transition. Mr. Roslund discussed partnerships and presented conclusions. Bruce Malick, Waste Management, 16834 80`h Place North, Maple Grove, briefly discussed the strengths of Waste Management's services. Councilmember Sanger will not support Staff's recommendations because: 1) Waste Management has been thoroughly inadequate in its quality and reliability of service over the past six years; 2) inadequate follow up to complaints; 3) data may not be accurate because it is incomplete due to people who have given up on complaining; 4) recycling has declined since Waste Management became the contractor; and 5) transition issues. Councilmember Omodt said Waste Management gives poor service, and he does not support Staff's recommendations. He wants BFI as the contractor. Councilmember Santa said she has received spontaneous endorsements regarding Waste Management's service, and she is reluctant to dismiss Waste Management. She will support Staff's recommendations. Council Meeting Minutes -5- July 7, 2003 Councilmember Velick will support Staff's recommendations. Councilmember Basill asked if, under Section 6, Customer Service and Section 8, Termination, although a five-year contract, if Waste Management does not meet the expectations of residents, there is a 30-day cancellation within the right of the City to opt for cancellation? City Attorney Tom Scott responded that is correct. It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 03-080 which designates Waste Management, Inc. as the residential solid waste collection service provider, subject to execution of an acceptable contract and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute a five year contract for services commencing October 1, 2003. Mayor Jacobs said he supports staying with Waste Management. Councilmember Basill said he will not take lightly the statement that the agreement can be cancelled without cause by the City for poor service. The motion passed 5-2. (Councilmembers Omodt and Sanger opposed) 8c. Request by Troy Mathwig for preliminary and final plat approval with Variances to the subdivision ordinance to reduce the minimum lot width for a corner lot from 70 feet to 68 feet and reduce the sidewalk width and boulevard width to an unspecified number. Case Nos. 03-17-S and 03-18-VAR 4256 Quentin Ave S. Resolution No. 03-081 Planning Coordinator Judie Erickson presented a Staff report. Ms. Erickson said the Applicant submitted a revised plan today, however, the revised plan is incorrect. It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to table this item until July 21, 2003 and to direct Staff to draft a new resolution. Mr. Harmening asked Council if Staff is being directed to draft a new resolution approving the plat and the variance to the five-foot boulevard width requirement due to the tree and the variance to the 70-foot lot width requirement to 68 feet. Mayor Jacobs confirmed that is correct. Dennis Ecklund, 4255 Quentin Avenue South, said there should not be two homes on this one lot. Councilmember Brimeyer withdrew his motion to table, and Councilmember Velick agreed. Councilmember Basill is concerned about the precedent this would set; he is concerned about having two homes on one lot. He said it does not meet any of the findings for a variance. Councilmember Basill does not support the Applicant's request tonight nor will he approve it in the future. He does not want to mislead the developer. Councilmember Omodt concurs with Councilmember Basill, and he will not support the Applicant's request. He said the property needs to be cleaned-up. Council Meeting Minutes -6- July 7, 2003 Phil Nelson, 4248 Quentin Avenue South, is concerned about drainage—he has the lowest lot in the area. Mr. Nelson is concerned about the type of homes that could be built, and the type of occupancy. Mr. Nelson would like to receive information on this item as it becomes available. Dana Ecklund, 4255 Quentin Avenue South, is making one more plea to keep the trees. It was moved by Councilmember Basall, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 03-081 denying the preliminary and final plat and variances for Mathwag Addition based upon the findings set forth in the resolution. Councilmember Sanger is concerned the Council is being asked to vote on a project that just changed, and she does not have enough information to make an informed choice given the change and the comments about the drainage issue, which wee not addressed in the Staff report. The motion passed 5-2. (Councilmembers Brimeyer and Sanger opposed). Mayor Jacobs suggested a future discussion with Staff take place regarding subdivision and zoning ordinances in general. 8d. Request of SLP Motors, LLC for a Preliminary PUD with variances from Section 36-194(c)(21)(a), (b), and (d) of zoning code to reduce the building height restriction for a parking ramp located within 200 feet of residential, to reduce the setback requirement for a parking ramp located within 200 feet of residential from 50 feet to 12 feet on the south side and 6 feet on the west side and to reduce bufferyard requirement from a Bufferyard F to a Bufferyard E on the south side and a Bufferyard D on the west side and to eliminate the requirement for a bern wall in order to redevelop the Win Stephen Buick Pontiac property for Westside Volkswagen. 2370 and 2440 State Highway 100 S Case Nos. 03-14-PUD and 03-23-VAR. Resolution No. 03-082 Ms. Erickson provided a Staff report She said Staff is recommending approval. Jonathan Baker, project architect,presented additional information regarding the Applicant's proposal. Councilmember Sanger asked what impact the proposal will have on flooding issues for neighbors on 25 Y2 Street. Mr. Baker said the Applicant is mitigating the flood plain within the property lines of the project and they are creating a holding area that will control the rate of drainage, which should have no impact on neighboring properties. Dan Hughes, civil engineer with Landform, said several catch basins will be added and run- off will be reduced from the site by increasing the amount of green space on the site; also, and the Applicant is taking additional flood mitigation measures, e.g., filling 28,000 cubic feet of flood plain. Councilmember Sanger is concerned about the proximity of a pedestrian crosswalk so close to the corner near the frontage road. Council Meeting Minutes -7- July 7, 2003 Councilmember Sanger is requesting that the language in the PUD resolution be strengthen to mandate that descriptions of routes and maps be given to those who test drive vehicles It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to adopt Resolution No. 03-082 approving Preliminary PUD with variances from Sections 36- 194(c)(21) (a), (b), and (d) of the zoning code, with the conditions, and that the resolution be amended to state that descriptions of routes and maps be given to those who test drive vehicles The motion passed 7-0 8e. Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Intermediate School District 287 for school liaison services Chief Luse presented a Staff report regarding the agreement providing for a full-time police officer during the school year with the school district paying for the cost of the services. It was moved by Councilinember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to approve agreement and authorize execution by Mayor and City Manager. The motion passed 7-0 9. Communications From the City Manager: Mr. Meyer reported that he received several favorable e-mails regarding the July 4 fireworks at Aquila Park. From Councilmember Omodt He announced the opening of Vail Place, and extended a welcome to the Vail residents Councilmember Omodt reported that St Louis Park is hosting the Little League 9- and 10- year-old All-Star Tournament at Skippy Field. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. eputy Cit,1 lerk M. or