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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/02/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES fitT. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING RK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 20, 2007 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger Councilmember C. Paul Carver was absent Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Andrea Poehler for Tom Scott), Inspections Director (Brian Hoffman), Chief Building Inspector (John Tilton), Environmental Health Official (Manny Camilon), Administrative Supervisor (Ann Boettcher), Facilities Supervisor (John Altepeter), Housing Program Coordinator (Kathy Larsen) and Recording Secretary(Lisa Songle). Others present: Emilie Markman, Kate Olson and Dorothy Karlson, Empty Bowls; Ellie Skeleton, Executive Director, Wayside Apartments; and John Everett, Community Involvement Program 2. Presentations 2a. Empty Bowls Day Mayor Jacobs read proclamation for Empty Bowls Day on March 8, 2007 STEP representatives Ms Markman, Co-chair of Empty Bowls Day, Ms. Olson, Volunteer Coordinator at STEP and Co-chair of Empty Bowls Day, and Ms. Karlson, founding member of Empty Bowls, presented information about the sixth annual Empty Bowls event. 2b. 2006 Inspections Activity Summary Mr. Hoffman presented the staff report and presented a bnef overview of services of the Inspections Department and 2006 accomplishments. Councilmember Basill thanked the department for integrating education and community partnerships from strictly code enforcement Councilmember Sanger thanked the department for keeping properties safe and healthy Councilmember Finkelstein thanked the department and mentioned the 326 home inspections, which is a model for other communities. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of February 5, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 20, 2007 3b. City Council Closed Executive Session Minutes of January 16, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Closed Executive Session Minutes of February 12, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. City Council Study Session Minutes of January 8, 2007 The minutes were approved as amended. 3e. City Council Study Session Minutes of January 22, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3f. City Council Study Session Minutes of February 5, 2007 The minutes were approved as amended. 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 premises amendment to off-sale liquor licenses for Sam's West, Inc. dba Sam's Club #6318, 3745 Louisiana Avenue. 4b. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-020 in support of the Wayside Housing Inc Application to Hennepin County for Transit Oriented Development Grant/Loan 4c. Motion to Approve 2007 Reimbursement Resolution No. 07-021. 4d. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-022 establishing special assessment for the installation of a fire suppression sprinkler system at 5009 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN. 4e. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-023 supporting an application for a Limited Use Permit with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the access and use of Roadside Park. 4f. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-024 establishing a special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2820 Ottawa Avenue South. 4g. Motion to designate Gndor Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authonze execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $468,377 for the Sanitary Sewer Project - Lift Station Rehab and Forcemain at Shelard - City Project No. 2005-1200. 4h. Motion to designate Champion Coatings, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $84,000 for the Water Project—Recoat Reservoir WTP#1 - City Project No. 2006-2300 4i. Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 26-05 providing for additional Professional Services related to Sanitary Gnt Disposal Facility Project No 2006- 1500. Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 20, 2007 4j. Motion to approve for Filing the Minutes of the Fire Civil Service Commission -- January 10, 2007 4k. Motion to Approve for Filing the Minutes of the Human Rights Commission Meeting—January 16, 2007 41. Motion to Approve for Filing Vendor Claims 4m. Motion to Approve for Filing the Minutes of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission—December 7, 2006. It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar The motion passed 6-0 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to Consider Allocation of 2007 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) Resolution No. 07-025 and Resolution No. 07-026 Ms. Larsen reviewed staff report and stated that the St Louis Park Housing Authority (SLPHA) approved CDBG fund allocation at its January 10 meeting. The total allocation is $213,302. $57,802 for Emergency Repair Program, $58,000 for the low income single family deferred loan program, $18,000 Housing Land Trust, $57,000 for three affordable housing providers; $20,000 to Community Involvement Program, $15,000 for Wayside Apartments; $22,000 for improvements to two Housing Authority homes; $7,500 to Park and Recreation for Meadowbrook and Ainsworth; and $15,000 for construction of park shelter at Ainsworth. Ms Larsen introduced Representatives from Wayside Apartments, Ellie'Skelton, Executive Director, and John Everett, Community Involvement Program. Mayor Jacobs closed the public heanng. Councilmember Sanger requested to abstain from voting on Wayside because she is a board member She asked if Council would split the resolutions. It was agreed that Council would change the vote into two motions, with the first motion being all funds listed except Wayside and the second motion just the Wayside funds. Councilmember Omodt inquired about use of approximate language and what happens if we receive more or less money than expected Ms Larsen stated that the County has assured them that this is the correct allocation. However, if the allocation changes, staff will return to Council with a new proposal. It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein to approve Resolution No. 07-025 approving the proposed use of 2007 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds (excluding Wayside Apartments Project Activity) and authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements. The motion passed 6-0 Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 20, 2007 It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein to approve Resolution No. 07-026 approving the proposed use of 2007 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds for the Wayside Apartments project activity, and authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreement The motion passed 5-0-1, with Councilmember Sanger abstained 7. Requests, Petitions and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances and Motions 8a. Summary and acceptance of the annual City Manager evaluation. Mayor Jacobs summanzed report. He stated that Jean Momson, consultant, assisted Council with review of the City Manager. Mayor Jacobs stated City Manager Harmening is doing an excellent job and the Council is pleased with his work. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Basil!, to approve Resolution No 07-027 accepting the Annual City Manager Evaluation The motion passed 6-0 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded Council and community about upcoming events, including: 1) Empty Bowls event on March 8; 2) Home Remodeling Fair at Eisenhower on February 25; 3) Fnends of Arts events on February 24 and March 3 which are free family art events with Carole Humphrey at the REC Center; 4) SLP School Foundation event for band, orchestra, choral and arts on February 25; 5) Teen Fiction reading event on March 1 at Harvest Moon, and 6) Our Town, Faces and Places at Lennox Community Center on March 1. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 1 __ City Clerk May.'