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LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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ARK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
June 5, 2006
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7.31 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger
Staff present. City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Planning
and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Associate Planner (Mr.
Fulton), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms.
Walsh), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Samson).
2. Presentations
2a. Lee-Ann Stephens Teacher of the Year Recognition
Mayor Jacobs presented a proclamation Lee-Ann Stephens, which recognizes her as the
Minnesota Teacher of the Year 2006. Ms Stephens began teaching English and
Language Arts at the Park Spanish Immersion School in 2002
2b. League of Women Voters Award Presentation "People Who Make a
Difference"
The League of Women Voters presented awards to several individuals for their
contributions in teaching immigrants English.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes of May 8, 2006
Councilmember Sanger requested the following be added to page 4, the last paragraph,
line 4, immediately following need to be added i e., to teach these agencies how to seek
grants from other sources
The minutes were approved as amended.
3b. City Council Minutes of May 15, 2006
The minutes were approved as presented.
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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 approve payment to School District#283 for an operations grant for funding
from Cable TV franchise fees of$35,000 for 2006.
4b. Moved to 8f.
4c. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 06-092 accepting the Project Report, establishing and
ordering Improvement Project No 2006-1900, approving plans and specifications,
authorizing advertisements for bids.
4d. Motion to authorize Resolution No. 06-093 for solicitation of bids for fitness equipment
funded by Wellness/Fitness Grant
4e. Motion to amend and restate Resolution No. 06-094 declaring 2006 City Council
meeting dates
4f. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Concrete Idea, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder
and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$60,833.90 for the
2006 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Maintenance Project — City Project No.
20060003/20060004
4g. Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2318-06 approving the renaming of
Stevens Drive to Westside Drive, approve summary and authorize publication.
4h. Motion to approve Resolution No. 06-090 authorizing Gambling Premises Permit for
Community Charities of Minnesota operating at American Legion Post 282,
5605 W. 36th Street.
4i. Motion to accept Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of April 27, 2006 for filing.
4j. Motion to accept Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of March 15, 2006
for filing.
4k. Motion to accept Human Rights Commission Minutes of February, 2006 for filing.
41. Motion to accept Human Rights Commission Minutes of March, 2006 for filing
4m. Motion to accept Human Rights Commission Minutes of Apnl, 2006 for filing.
411. Motion to accept Planning Commission Minutes of Apnl, 2006 for filing.
4o. Motion to accept Planning Commission Minutes of May, 2006 for filing.
4p. Motion to accept Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes of February 6, 2006 for filing
4q. Motion to accept Vendor Claims for filing(supplement)
City Manager Tom Harmening proposed that Item 4b be moved from the Consent
Calendar to the Regular Agenda as Item 8f for discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the Agenda as amended
The motion passed 7-0
5. Boards and Commissions--None
6. Public Hearings
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6a. Public Hearing to consider granting an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to
Napa Jack's, Inc., DBA Napa Jack's, 4200 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis
Park,MN
City Clerk Nancy Stroth presented the staff report Ms. Stroth said the applicant, Dennis
Youngquist, is present tonight
Mayor Jacobs opened the public heanng. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs
closed the public heanng.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to
approve an off sale intoxicating liquor license for Napa Jack's Inc, 4200 Minnetonka
Blvd
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions
8a. Resolution confirming the appointment of Bruce M. DeJong to the position of
Finance Director Resolution No. 06-095
Mr Harmening presented Bruce DeJong to the Council as the next finance director.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution No. 06-095 confirming the appointment of Bruce M DeJong to the position of
Finance Director effective June 19, 2006.
The motion passed 7-0
8b. 4525 Morningside Road–Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Preliminary
and Final Plat of Browndale Park Second Addition
Planning Cases: 06-02-CP and 06-03-S
Resolution No.s 06-096 and 06-097
Mayor Jacobs said he believes this would be about the fifth time the Council has had
public commentary on this item. Mayor Jacobs said he knows the neighbor to the south
would like to buy some of this lot and he suggested, by motion this evening, the Council
sell up to 15 feet of the lot to the neighbor to the south, she and her husband have
indicated they would like to do a move-up house on that lot, and Council designate the
rest of the lot as a parkland some where along the way.
Councilmember Basill said he thinks that would be a good compromise
Councilmember Basilt made a ,motion to adopt Resolution No. 06-097 approving the
Browndale Park Second Addition Preliminary and Final Plat with the understanding that
the common lot line between lots 1 and 2 will be adjusted such that lot 1 will be up to
611 feet narrower and lot 2 will be up to 611 feet wider than shown on the proposal of
the plat Now, with that, I am [Councilmember Basill] looking at the existing staff
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report, which talks about 8.89 feet to the neighboring property. To get 15 feet, the lot
line would need to be moved another 611 feet that would allow 15 feet. The lot on the
corner would then not be large enough for an additional single-family home.
Councilmember Omodt seconded the motion.
Councilmember Omodt said he hopes this is acceptable and can move the community
forward.
Councilmember Carver asked for a point of clanfication. Councilmember Carver said in
order to sell that a portion, up to 15 feet, with a portion of it still in the Comprehensive
Plan being designated as park, he believes in order for the motion to be effective to do
anything has to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Basill said he is prepared to make a motion on that. Councilmember
Basill asked if the motion could be one motion. City Attorney Tom Scott said he agrees
with Councilmember Carver. Council would need to follow up with a motion to amend
the Comprehensive Plan to put this in a position so that Council could, in fact, sell the 15
feet. Mr. Scott said it could be done with one motion but understand that the entire
motion, to carry, would need five votes. Mr. Scott said the plat motion would require a
simple majority but the Comprehensive Plan motion requires five votes.
Councilmember Basill said, for the sake of simplicity, he will amend his initial motion
per Councilmember Carver's suggestion and he will add, to adopt Resolution No. 06-096
approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan from Park to Low Density
Residential for up to the north 15 feet of Lot 2 Block 1 of Browndale Park Second
Addition
Councilmember Omodt seconded the motion
Councilmember Sanger said it is not perfect but it is a compromise and she supports the
motion
Councilmember Carver said he is opposed to the motion.
The motion passed 6-1. (Councilmember Carver opposed).
8c. Cedar Pointe Redevelopment—Conditional Use Permits and Variances
Location: 5330 Cedar Lake Road
Case No 06-36-CUP & 06-37-VAR
Resolution No.s 06-099 and 06-100
Senior Planner Sean Walther presented the staff report. Mr. Walther added one condition
..to the CUP that is condition 12, which is that extenor matenals and color samples to be
submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
Councilmember Sanger is supportive but she would like to know about pedestrian safety
She asked if the developer will be responsible for landscaping on the nght-of-way. Mr.
Walther said the nght-of-way landscaping is expected to be the responsibility of the
developer or adjacent landowner. In regard to pedestrian safety, Mr. Walther said
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generally staff does not want fencing in the nght-of-way, which would be considered an
obstruction. Councilmember Sanger asked if consideration could be given to putting a
median in. Councilmember Finkelstein is also concerned about pedestrian safety.
Councilmember Carver said the city requires too much parking already and he suggested
removing some of the parking stalls. Secondly, Councilmember Carver asked if sidewalk
seating is being proposed in conjunction with the restaurant. Mr. Walther replied yes.
Councilmember Carver suggested a larger area for outdoor seating by the removal of
excess parking stalls.
Councilmember Sanger asked about taking some of the parking spaces and converting
them to a proof-of-parking concept. Mr Walther said up to 10% of the required parking
may be designated as proof-of-parking.
Paul Maenner, JMW Development, said they could consider turning some of the parking
stalls into a proof-of- parking situation. Mr Maenner said the space for outdoor seating
is limited. He agrees that it is a challenge to cross the street and he uses the median as a
break point.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
approve Resolution No. 06-100 a Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-through and
93% impervious surface coverage and to approve Resolution No. 06-099 Variances for
- 24 foot wide drive aisles and zero parking setbacks from the west and south lot lines with
the understanding that the Applicant continue to work with staff to convert some excess
parking spaces over the minimum amount to proof-of-parking to have a little more green
space unless or until those extra spaces are actually required.
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. Westwood Hills Nature Center — Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for
Excavation Resolution No. 06-098
Associate Planner Adam Fulton presented the staff report. Councilmember Omodt asked
if the playground equipment will be accessible to the people in the neighborhood
Director of Parks and Recreation Cindy Walsh said the playground equipment will be
available to the people in the neighborhood. Ms Walsh said staff met with the
neighborhood.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt
Resolution No. 06-098 approving a Conditional Use Permit for Excavation
The motion passed 7-0
8e. Hoigaard's at Miracle Mile — Major Amendment to a Special Permit and
Variance for a Tower Sign
Resolution No.s 06-101 and 06-102
Mr. Fulton presented the staff report
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Todd Brewer, president of Hoigaard's, said Hoigaard's is intending to take the actual sign
from the smokestack and place it on the tower.
Mayor Jacobs asked about closing the access from Miracle Mile onto Wooddale Avenue
or at least make it a right-in but close the right-out.
Councilmember Sanger does not support the variance for the sign. Councilmember
Finkelstein said an old landmark is being exchanged for a new landmark.
Councilmember Sanger said it is the smokestack that is of histonc value.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
Resolution No. 06-101 approving the Major Amendment to a Special Permit for a
building expansion and parking modifications.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
Resolution No. 06-102 approving the Variance for a Tower Sign.
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Sanger opposed)
8f. Louisiana Court Affordable Housing Incentive Fund Award
Resolution No. 06-091
Councilmember Omodt requested this item be moved to the Regular Agenda so that
Council could continue to have a discussion on it Councilmember Omodt said tax
dollars must be spent wisely and Council must not allow the pouring of good money after
bad. Council must expect the most of its partners, in this case, Perspectives, PPL, that
undertake the programs they are asked.
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to adopt
Resolution No. 06-091 approving the participation of Hennepin County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in the Louisiana Court Development through the Award of
Affordable Housing Incentive Funds to assist in financing Capital Improvements
The motion passed 6-1. (Councclmember Omodt opposed)
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs said Parktacular events will start on June 15`h
The St Louis Park Fire Department Open House will be held on June 13th, at Fire Station
#1, 3750 Wooddale Avenue.
Councilmember Finkelstein commended the Dollars for Scholars organization for their
contributions to college students.
Councilmember Omodt said the Rec Center pool has opened.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9.08 p.m
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