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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/01/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular OFOFFICIAL MINUTES /ICAOUIS RK CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 16, 2007 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: Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Momson), City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community Liaison (Ms. Olson), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Olson), Finance Director (Mr DeJong), Lieutenant (Lt. Dreier) and Recording Secretary(Ms. Stegora-Peterson). 2. Presentations 2a. Stephen P. Kelley Resolution Mayor Jacobs presented Resolution No. 07-001 to Stephen P. Kelley in appreciation for his contributions to the City of St. Louis Park. 2b. Human Rights Award Mayor Jacobs presented the Human Rights Award to Johnny Chio representing Asian Media Access. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes of October 23, 2006 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Joint City Council/School Board Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2006 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Minutes of December 18, 2006 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. Study Session Minutes of December 11, 2006 The minutes were approved as presented Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 16, 2007 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. 07-007,,declaring 2007 City Council Meeting Dates 4b. Adopt Resolution No. 07-008 designating the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor as the City's Official Newspaper for year 2007 4c. Planning Commission Bylaws: Approve revised Planning Commission Bylaws adopted January 3, 2007 4d. Approve Resolution No. 07-009 an amendment to the Special Permit to allow a 920 square foot modular building in the rear yard of an industrial building located at 6565 23rd St. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 07-010 accepting this report; establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2006-1500; approving plans and specifications; authorizing advertisement for bids; and adopting Resolution No. 07-011 to enter into a multi-agency agreement to fund Project No. 2006-1500 4f. Moved to agenda item 8c. 4g. Bid Tabulation: Designate Automatic Systems Co. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$94,585.00 for the SCADA system upgrade—City Project No. 2006-1800 4h. Authorize Execution of an Amendment to Contract No 84-05 with Barr Engineering for Hydraulic and Hydrologic Study of the Twin Lakes Watershed 4i. Accept for Filing Planning Commission Minutes of December 6, 2006 4j. Accept for Filing Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes of August 3, 2006 4k. Accept for Filing Housing Authority Minutes of November 8, 2006 41. Accept for Filing Housing Authority Minutes of December 13, 2006 4m. Accept for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes of January 4, 2006 4n. Accept for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes of March 1, 2006 4o. Accept for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes of May 3, 2006 4p. Accept for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes of September 6, 2006 4q. Accept for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes of November 1, 2006 4r. Accept for Filing Parks &Recreation Commission Minutes of November 1, 2006 4s. Accept for Filing the Vendor Claim Report 4t. Approve Resolution No. 07-001 recognizing Stephen P. Kelley. Mr. Harmening suggested adding the resolution recognizing Stephen P. Kelley as item 4t. Councilmember Sanger requested item 4f be moved to the regular agenda It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar, with the addition of item 4t and moving item 4f to the regular agenda The motion passed 7-0 5. Boards and Commissions—None Council Meeting Minutes -3- January 16, 2007 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing and Assessment Hearing: Alley Paving — 2900 block of Raleigh and Salem Avenue (City Project No. 2007-2900) Resolution No. 07-002 and 07-003 Mr. Olson presented the staff report Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Bnan Tifft, 2907 Salem, stated he started the petition for this process because they are on the downgrade and have problems with wash outs and flooding. Ed Ekkers, 2908 Raleigh, supported the project and was affected by the down slope He asked if there were problems in the future, who would be responsible for the maintenance? Mr. Olson replied the City would warrant the project for the assessment period of 20 years. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Basill to adopt Resolution No. 07-002 ordering the construction of a concrete alley in the 2900 block of Raleigh and Salem Avenue, Project No. 2007-2900, approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids Councilmember Basill commended residents for going through this process and noted the positives of having a paved alley The motion passed 7-0 Mayor Jacobs opened the assessment hearing. Chad Watson, 2933 Salem Avenue, objected to the assessment because he believed it should be funded by the City. He stated the City didn't take into account how the project benefited some residents more than others. He also stated the project had been revised, which increased costs, and was done after residents had signed the petition. Mr. Tifft asked if the assessment would be 10 or 20 years? Mr Olson replied it would be 20 years. Mr Tifft asked if they could use the storm water drainage fund for a portion of the project? Mr. Olson replied that on new construction all costs are charged up front and built into the assessment; and that the storm water drainage fund is used to maintain existing systems. Mayor Jacobs closed the public heanng. Council Meeting Minutes -4- January 16, 2007 Councilmember Sanger asked for an explanation of the funding formula and if this was consistent with how other alleys are assessed? Mr Olson replied the Council passed a Resolution in 2000 dictating the assessment policy for paving alleys. The policy states that 30% of the costs are based on direct and indirect benefits and this was applied the same way. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Bastll to adopt Resolution No. 07-003 establishing the assessment for Project No. 2007-2900. The motion passed 7-0 Mr. Olson noted that staff would hold another neighborhood meeting before construction starts. They anticipate five weeks of construction to begin toward the end of May, early June. 6b. Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and a Modification to the Tax Increment Plans for the Park Center Boulevard Housing, Excelsior Boulevard, Oak Park Village and Highway 7 Tax Increment Financing Districts. Resolution No. 07-004 Mayor Jacobs opened the public heanng. No speakers present. The public heanng was closed. It was moved by Councilmember Basil!, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein to approve Resolution No. 07-004 adopting the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Modification to the Tax Increment Plans for the Park Center Boulevard Housing, Excelsior Boulevard, Oak Park Village and Highway 7 Tax Increment Financing Districts. Councilmember Omodt was opposed because the policy concentrates the poverty and low income into one neighborhood, they continually come back to ask for funding, and he is concerned about the trickle effects of funding. The motion passed 6-1 with Councilmember Omodt opposed 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Election of Mayor Pro-tem Resolution No. 07-005 It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 07-005 appointing Councilmember Sanger as Mayor Pro-tem for 2007 The motion passed 7-0. Council Meeting Minutes -5- January 16, 2007 8b. Linen Effects—Major amendment to Conditional Use Permit, Location: 6900 Oxford Street, Case No.: 06-67-CUP Resolution No. 07-006 Mr Mornson presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 07-006 approving a major amendment to the Conditional Use Permit, subject to conditions as recommended by Planning Commission and Staff The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Resolution to Purchase Vacant Tax Forfeit Parcel relating to the Excess Land Sale process. Resolution No. 07-012 Councilmember Sanger stated the request was to purchase the parcel for $30,000 from the County to sell for move us housing, but the only bid received was $1,000. She asked what process would be used to make sure the City did not lose money. Mr. Harmening replied the originally negotiated pnce from the County was $50,000 and the parcel was put for sale. The only bid was $1,000, which was not accepted. Staff then negotiated a purchase price of$30,000 and felt they would be able to get a proposal for that amount. Before the City would close on the property with the County, they would go through the sale process again and if they received a qualified proposal for the property of at least $30,000, only then would the City consummate the acquisition of the property. Councilmember Basill indicated it was not an attractive parcel and someone would need to be creative, but it was worth a try. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 07-012 to purchase vacant tax forfeit parcel relating to the Excess Land Sale process The motion passed 7-0 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs indicated an Asset Champion Network committee meeting would be held on January 29th from 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center and a Bookmark in the Park organizational meeting will be held on January 25th at 4:00 p m. at City Hall. Councilmember Paprocki encouraged residents to look into community education and Park and Recreation opportunities. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. eL,Lev vbtc-cps CityClerk ' a Yff