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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/09/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular f11s'ETTs OFFICIAL MINUTES PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 5, 2006 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Council members present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger Staff present: Asst. Zoning Administrator (Mr Momson), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong), Planning/Zoning Supervisor(Ms. McMonigal), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Stegora-Peterson). 2. Presentations Mayor Jacobs noted the St. Louis Park High School Class of 1957 wore shirts (like the one Councilmember Finkelstein was wearing) this morning as they welcomed the students as a part of Day One events. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes of August 14, 2006 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Minutes of August 21, 2006 The minutes were approved as presented. 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 appropnate section of the regular agenda for discussion 4a. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 06-137 Authonzing Award of the 2006 St. Louis Park Arts and Culture Grants 4b. Resolution No. 06-140 Final Payment 38-05 Ron Kassa Construction Curb Ramps 4c. Resolution No. 06-141 Final Payment 91-05 Park Construction Cedar Lake Train Connection 4d. Resolution No. 06-142 Final Payment 39-06 Concrete Idea Alley Paving Ottawa/Pnnceton 4e. Traffic Study No 599• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 06-138 authonzing the installation of"No Parking" restnctions on the east side of Raleigh Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to 75 feet north 4f. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 06-143 giving approval for Final Plat of Park Assembly of God First Addition City Council Minutes -2- September 5, 2006 4g. Motion to approve Resolution No. 06-139 an amendment to the Special Permit to allow a façade change to the existing TGI Fnday's building at 5875 Wayzata Boulevard. 4h. Motion to approve Human Rights Commission Minutes of May 16, 2006 4i. Motion to approve Human Rights Commission Minutes of July 18, 2006 4j. Motion to approve Vendor Claims for Filing(supplement) It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar The motion passed 7-0 5. Boards and Commissions It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein to appoint Kirk Morrow to the Telecommunication Advisory Commission as a youth member The motion passed 7-0. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider granting an off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license to Target Corporation, DBA Target Store T-2189, 8900 Hwy 7, St. Louis Park, MN Ms. Stroth presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers present. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Omodt commented that the City Council had been discussing liquor licenses and violations and he wanted the applicant to know the City Council took a dim view on violations and failure of compliance checks. Rob Saba, Target Store Manager, responded Target had point of sale systems that allowed them to require a dnvers license to be input into the system for alcohol purchases. Councilmember Paprocki clarified that he opposed another liquor store in the same subdivision, but the City Council decided they were not going to restrict or impose restnctions on the sale of alcohol. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt to approve an off-sale 3 2 percent malt liquor license for Target Corporation, DBA Target Store T-2189, located at 8900 Hwy 7 The motion passed 7-0. City Council Minutes -3- September 5, 2006 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Inglewood Condominiums — Conditional Use Permit and Variances, Location: 3125 Inglewood Avenue South, Case No.: 06-44-06 & 06-45-VAR Resolution Nos. 06-144 and 06-145 Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. Councilmember Basill asked the applicant about the unit size, number of bedrooms and average sales pnce. Andrew Brenner, 2412 Hamet Av. S, replied the units would range from 1,190 sq. ft. to 1,775 sq ft. The price would be mid $200,000's with one unit in the $400,000's, and averaging$345,000. Councilmember Basill asked what made the location attractive? Mr. Brenner replied it was on the Greenway, with the future potential of light rail. It was the highest lot in the neighborhood and had a lot of open space, which was ideal for multi family. Councilmember Sanger stated this did not have two parking spaces per unit and expressed concern about the parking arrangements. Mr. Brenner replied they had received credits for the amount of parking spaces. They were allowed to include on- street parking spaces Ms McMonigal stated 12 spaces were required, which included visitor parking. Councilmember Sanger expressed concerns about on-street parking being included. Ms. McMonigal replied on-street parking is allowed by ordinance Mr. Brenner believed that there would be parking close by Councilmember Sanger asked if concerns brought up at the Planning Commission regarding exiting the property and sidewalks had been resolved. Ms. McMonigal replied the exiting concerns had been addressed and Mr. Brenner indicated all main floor units needed an outside entrance to the units. Councilmember Finkelstein noted another concern was the roof exit. Mr. Brenner responded the original plan had a hatch door on the roof and the subsequent plan was revised to exit onto a platform There will also be a railing around the penmeter of the roof deck. Councilmember Basill commented this was an odd piece of property and uniquely situated. He was pleased that the DORA requirement was being met and glad to see underground parking He felt the proposal was unique and he did not have any issues. Councilmember Paprocki expressed concern about the vanance and felt the side yards would get crowded with the decks. If the neighbonng property built to the lot line, it would be crowded. Mr. Brenner responded the building could be built without variances. He increased the setback to allow the building to look the best on the lot and make it aesthetically pleasing and fit with the neighborhood. There is an 8' deck on the south side and 7' of free space. On the north side there is a five-foot space for the sidewalk and plantings. City Council Minutes -4- September 5, 2006 Councilmember Sanger commented that the light rail had not been approved and had no funding. The residents would be near freight rail, not light rail It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Counctlmember Carver, to adopt Resolution No. 06-144 approving a Conditional Use Permit for Inglewood Condominiums, subject to conditions as recommended by Staff, and, to adopt Resolution No. 06-145 approving side and rear setback variances for Inglewood Condominiums. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Approve preliminary property tax levy and budget for the 2007 fiscal year, set Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing and continuation dates, and approve HRA levy for taxes payable in 2007 Resolution No. 06-146 and 06-147 Mr. DeJong presented the staff report. Mr. Harmening clarified setting the preliminary levy did not include the budget setting process, it set the upper limit of what the budget could be from a property tax levy perspective. Over the next couple of months they will carefully go through the budget and the Capital Improvement Program with the City Council, so when the budget is adopted in December, the Council is confident with the 2007 budget and levy. By state law, the City is not required to hold a truth in taxation hearing because the amount of the proposed levy (6%) falls below the threshold set by the state. However, staff was still suggesting holding a budget hearing to allow the community to fully participate. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt Resolution No.06-146 establishing the preliminary tax levy and budget for 2007, set public hearing and continuation dates for proposed budget and property tax levy, and approve Resolution No. 06-147 preliminary HRA levy for taxes payable in 2007 The motion passed 7-0 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs thanked volunteers and those who attended the Day One events. The Fall Music Festival is September 16th from 11 AM-6PM at Wolf Park. There will be a book reading and other events at the Rec. Center on October 7th for Bookmark in the Park. The author of Bridge to Amencan, Linda Glaser, will be in attendance. Councilmember Finkelstein noted the recent loss of three community members who added a lot to the community, Ken Bender (WW II Hero), Manny Deznik (engineer at 3M responsible for a number of patents), and Bob Reese (operator of Reese's Restaurant) Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of the upcoming pnmary election on September 12. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8.08 p m -aZideUr---,,\CI:23eetC4,--- City Clerk Ma or 2‘C"