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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/02/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA PARK February 17, 2004 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Staff present: City Manager(Mr. Harmening), Public Works Director(Mr. Rardin), Utilities Superintendent(Mr. Anderson), City Engineer(Ms. Hagen), Planning Coordinator(Ms. Erickson), Engineenng Program Coordinator(Ms. Adler), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Olson). 2. Presentations—None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of February 2,2004 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Study Session Minutes of February 2,2004 From Councilmember Velick: Item 2, Page 4, 2nd paragraph, Line 5, change what makes a worthy TIF project to what makes this project a worthy TIF project. From Councilmember Sanger: Page 3, Paragraph 4, deletion of Results from the discussions are as follows as well as the following columns. The minutes were approved as corrected. 3c. Study Session Minutes of January 26, 2004 From Councilmember Velick: Page 3, Is Paragraph, change Talmud Torah to Wayside House. The minutes were approved as corrected 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE The Consent Calendar lists those items of busmess 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. Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 17, 2004 4a Approve Resolution No. 04-027 for renewal of the 2004 liquor licenses listed on the resolution contingent upon receipt of all appropriate documentation. 4b Adopt Resolution No. 04-028 supporting an application for state funding of a City project for the construction of local trail connections to the regional trail system 4c Accept Vendor Claims for filing(Supplement) 4d Accept for filing the Human Rights Commission Minute of December 17, 2004 4e Accept for filing the Planning Commission Minutes of January 21, 2004 4f Accept for filing the Housing Authority Minutes of January 14, 2004 It was motioned by Councilmember Velick, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agenda and the items listed on the consent calendar. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and Commissions—None 6. Public Hearings—None 7. Requests,Petitions, and Communication from the Public—None 8. Resolution, Ordinances,Motions 8a. First Reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of City real property to Excelsior& Grand II,LLC. Mr. Harmening reported that when land was being conveyed to Excelsior and Grand, LLC for Phase II of the project, it was discovered that a small portion of property was still owned by the City. The ordinance will correct the omission from the previous conveyance. It was motioned by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve first reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of City real property to Excelsior & Grand II, LLC and set second reading for March 15, 2004. The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Resolution Approving the Residential Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program. Resolution No. 04-026 Ms. Hagen gave an overview of the program stating that maintenance is similar to house repairs where both superficial and structural maintenance needs occur. The program attempts to be proactive as the streets are currently in good condition. She stated that there is currently 153 miles of streets and the average condition is 69.6 on a scale of 100 points. The streets had been built in the 1960's to early 80's. Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 17, 2004 Ms. Hagen stated that by applying maintenance at the right time, you create a longer life for the street. She stated that the program is a best first program. She explained that the plan calls for maintaining the best streets first to prolong their life while streets in poor condition deteriorate to the point of reconstruction. She stated that the city has been separated into eight areas so there would be a revolving cycle of maintenance. Ms. Hagen explained that the areas are defined by neighborhood lines so that communication with the neighborhoods could easily be handled and the disruption of street maintenance would be isolated into one area of the city. She stated that they would also coordinate private and public utility repairs for the same time maintenance was being conducted. Ms. Hagen went on to say that unimproved streets would not be constructed using this process,but would go through the special assessment process. She stated that funding would come from the utility funds and franchise fees. Councilmember Omodt asked how the rating of the streets compared with other communities. Ms. Hagen stated that most communities are at the same level currently and aimed toward maintaining that level. Councilmember Omodt then inquired who would initiate the special assessment process for unimproved streets and Ms. Hagen replied that it is left to the homeowner to initiate the process. Councilmember Velick asked for clarification on maps. Ms. Hagen replied that the maps show when seal coating and pavement repairs for the first area are to be implemented. Councilmember Finkelstein inquired if they could require the contractors to work with residents on their driveways at the same time as the streets are done. Ms. Hagen replied that some contractors may be willing to work with the residents depending on their work load, others may not. Councilmember Sanger inquired when the neighborhoods will be contacted and Ms. Hagen replied that it would be late summer. She added that they were aiming to give each area approximately one year's notice. It was motioned by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to approve the Resolution No. 04-026 adopting the City's Residential Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program. The motion passed 6-0. 8c. First Reading of the proposed Stormwater Ordinance Mr. Anderson gave a brief review of the amendments to the Clean Water Act. He reported that one of newest amendments requires the establishment of a stormwater ordinance. He stated that staff had met from various departments and decided to combine all ordinances regarding stormwater into one ordinance that addresses those issues. Councilmember Finkelstein inquired if additions or garages would require residents to go through the city permitting process and Mr. Anderson replied that it would not but residents may have to pull a watershed permit depending on the amount of earth moved. Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 17, 2004 Councilmember Sanger had concerns about removing the requirements for the CUP process. Ms. Erickson stated that the only deletions were in regard to erosion control. She stated that this issue would be brought back to the Planning Commission first and will then move on to Council. It was motioned by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve first reading of the proposed stormwater ordinance and set the second reading for March 15, 2004. The motion passed 6-0. 8d. First Reading of Zoning Text amendment to delete Section 36-80 Erosion Control Ms. Erickson explained that the item was brought before the Council because the requirements for Zoning Code amendments are a little different than others. She stated the amendments are to delete only Section 36-80 relating to erosion control from the ordinance code. Ms. Erickson reported that the item had gone to the Planning Commission and they recommended approval. It was motioned by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to approve first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code to delete Section 36-80 Erosion Control subject to adoption of the stormwater ordinance and set second reading for March 15th, 2004. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications Mr. Harmemng reminded Council and the public of the upcoming Home Remodeling Fair. He reported that it is a joint effort put out by Golden Valley, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka. He stated that the program is completely self-sufficient. Mayor Jacobs expressed his condolences to Councilmember Basill on the recent passing of his mother-in-law. Councilmember Velick reported that an article on the Excelsior& Grand project was on the front page of USA Today. Mayor Jacobs added that there was also an article in the Star Tribune over the weekend. 10. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. • / ty Clerk ayor