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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/04/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA APRIL 16, 2007 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7.32 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger and Loran Paprocki Councilmembers absent. C. Paul Carver Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Asst. Zoning Administrator (Mr. Anderson), Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Olson), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong), Police Lieutenant (Lt. Dreier), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth) and Recording Secretary(Ms. Schmidt). 2. Presentations—None 2a. Woman's Club of St. Louis Park Day Mayor Jacobs read and presented a proclamation for The Woman's Club of St. Louis Park Day on May 1, 2007. The Woman's Club was founded in 1947 and has provided the City with 60` years of service. He also thanked the Club for all they have done and all they continue to do for the community. 3b. NPDES Storm Water Annual Meeting Mr. Anderson presented the annual National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water report regarding stormwater practices in the city. Mayor Jacobs commended staff for their hard work. 3. Approval of Minutes -None 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. Moved to agenda item 8c. 4b. Motion to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 2328-07 Vacating Drainage and Utility Easements, Streets and Alleys at the NordicWare site, approve summary and authonze publication 4c. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-051 authonzing the Submittal of a Grant Proposal for the 2007 Non-motonzed Transportation Pilot Program — Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard Corndor Study. 4d. Motion to approve Amended and Restated License Agreement with Fern Hill Place, LLC 4e. Motion to approve Human Rights Commission Bylaws. Council Meeting Minutes -2- April 16, 2007 4f. Motion to approve revised Parks &Recreation Advisory Commission Bylaws. 4g. Motion to accept for filing Housing Authority Minutes March 14, 2007. 4h. Motion to accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes March 21, 2007. 4i. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims. Councilmember Omodt requested that item 4a be removed for the regular agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar with the addition to removing item 4a to the regular agenda The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and Commissions 5a. Reappoint of Citizen Representative to the St. Louis Park Housing Authority. It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to appoint Trinicia Hill as a citizen representative to the St Louis Park Housing Authority for a term to expire June 30, 2012. The motion passed 6-0. Mayor Jacobs thanked all the board and commission members for their time and work. 6. Public Hearings 6a. First Reading of Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 3 of the St. Louis Park City Code Concerning Alcoholic Beverages. Ms. Stroth presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Jim Burton, Jennings Liquor Store, asked about clarification regarding hours of operation and allowing non employees on the premises 15 minutes after the sale of intoxicating liquor is prohibited. Ms. Stroth stated the amendment was to show this was applicable for off-sale licenses only. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing 8:52 p.m. Councilmember Sanger asked if a suspension is issued, would it be business days or calendar days. She would like it to state consecutive "business" days. She also asked if Council has the ability to deviate up or down on the presumptive penalty. Mr. Scott stated they could deviate either way. Councilmember Sanger would like it clarified. Mr Scott stated they could bring it back for a second reading. Councilmember Basill wanted to thank staff for the revisions and work done. Council Meeting Minutes -3- Apnl 16, 2007 It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to approve First Reading of the Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 3 of the St. Louis Park City Code concerning alcoholic beverages with amendments requested, and to set second reading for May 7, 2007. The motion passed 6-0 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussions Items 8a. Proposed Sale of General Obligation (G.O.) Utility Revenue Bonds Resolution No. 07-052 Mr. DeJong presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 07-052,providing for the sale of$3,665,000 G 0 Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Project Report: Storm Sewer Project — City Hall Parking Lot — Project No. 2007-2500. Resolution No. 07-050 Mr. Olson presented the staff report. Councilmember Finkelstein asked what the impact on Carpenter Park would be and how long it would take to recede. Mr. Olson stated it should recede within a few hours. Councilmember Finkelstein stated it his then his understanding the Park wouldn't be out of commission for days and Mr. Olson stated that was correct. Councilmember Omodt asked if staff talked with the Little League. Mr. Olson stated that staff had been in contact with them and it should have no impact on the ball fields. He also stated the actual construction work shouldn't affect their play. Councilmember Omodt stated he is still concerned about the regional tournament parking. Mr. Olson stated they anticipated taking no more than three stalls for three or four days. Councilmember Basill asked if the soccer field would be useable. Mr. Olson stated that they anticipate the flooding in soccer field and there would be an opportunity to readjust fields where the floodwater wouldn't reach. It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 07-050, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2007-2500, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids The motion passed 6-0 Council Meeting Minutes -4- April 16, 2007 8c. Agreement between the City and Senior Community Services to provide Funding for Dial-a-Ride Program. Councilmember Omodt asked to remove this item to a study session with a concern of the $20,000 cost. Councilmember Sanger stated she has heard quite a bit of demand for the program. Mayor Jacobs stated he has also been approached and liked the fact that more than the one city would be included. Ms. Schnitker stated 15 cities would be included. Councilmember Sanger stated she has a concern with the services ending at 4:00 p.m. Ms. Schnitker stated they are starting out at 8:00—4:00 p.m. but are hoping to have evening and weekend hours available in the future. Mayor Jacobs stated it's his understanding it is for appointments, rather than work. Ms. Schnitker stated during the evening hours, people are more likely to get rides from friends and relatives. Councilmember Paprocki calculated the cost per day to be approximately $27.47 He also has concerns with the hours of operation. He liked the fact that staff will be assessing the program at six months. Councilmember Finkelstein stated that 2 of the 3 current programs do not provide rides for people who have significantly impaired mobility. He felt it would fill the hole in the coverage area. He would be willing to bring it to a study session if needed. Ms. Schnitker stated it could be brought back any time. Councilmember Basill agreed the hours needed to be looked at. Mr. Harmening stated if Council approved, it would run through the end of the year. Ms. Schnitker stated it's a 6-month contract and would be re-assessed before 2008. Councilmember Basill asked if it really needed to be brought back for a study session. Councilmember Omodt stated he would like more analysis done and inquired about the communication plan. He asked who would ultimately be responsible for funding the program. Ms. Schnitker stated they received some initial funding for start up costs,but it would be dependent on contnbutions and revenues from the riders. Mayor Jacob reminded Council its 6-month contract, it's not a permanent commitment. Ms. Whited, Transportation Coordinator, Senior Community Services, stated there will be three buses (Champlin, Golden Valley and Edina) with later hours being based on the City's demand. The funding they received applies toward the purchase of the three buses only. She gave an example of the cost of ride with $13 being the average cost of a ride, $5 rider fee and $8 applicable to the City subsidy. Councilmember Finkelstein suggested in reality, the price paid could be far less than $10,000. Ms. Schnitker stated it could either be pro-rated or a 6-month contract. Ms. Whited stated they would not be locked in. She stated they have been in contact with STEP and Deikel Transportation and anticipate coordinating with them in periods of high ridership. Council Meeting Minutes -5- Apnl 16, 2007 Councilmember Sanger asked how the information would be rolled out to the community. Mayor Jacobs suggested announcing it at Lennox. Ms. Whited stated some of the areas of publication are in the smaller newspapers, City Halls, Senior Federation, Senior Forum and the DHSH conference. She is open to suggestions for its promotion. Councilmember Paprocki asked if the report would have a month-by-month breakdown. Ms. Whited stated they would create a report to Council's preference, stating it would be prepared the 10t of each month. She also stated Sunday church service could be provided if Council requested Councilmember Omodt stated he received the answers to his questions, but still has some concerns on the costs involved. Mayor Jacobs stated they're legitimate concerns, but is not sure what a further review would solve. Councilmember Finkelstein stated for the amount of assistance it would provide citizens, it may be worth taking it out of another fund if needed. Councilmember Basill agreed and liked the short term of the contract. It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agreement between the City and Senior Community Services to provide Funding for Dial-a-Ride Program. Councilmember Sanger stated it needed to be tried to see if it will work Mayor Jacobs thanked Councilmember Omodt for banging up his concerns in advance, so they were able to have Ms. Whited available. The motion passed 6-0 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone of the spaghetti dinner on Fnday, Apnl 20th from 4.30 to 7:00 p.m. and the Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Apnl 21st at the Westwood Nature Center. He also stated the Park and Rec Department will be sponsoring a Fun Run and 5K Run on May 6`h Couricilmember Finkelstein reminded everyone The League of Women Voters will be having their annual meeting at Santonm's on Saturday the 21st from 10:30 to 12:30 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8.35 p.m. NancyStroh, erity Clerk Jeff J:co ayor