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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/07/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular ifiCTY OOFFICIAL MINUTES ST!Loi..°1 'sCITY COUNCIL MEETING RK ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JULY 16, 2007 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present. Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, and Loran Paprocki. Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Park and Recreation Director (Ms. Walsh), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Police Deputy Chief (Chief DiLorenzo), Police Lieutenant (Lt. Dreier), Utilities Superintendent(Mr. Anderson), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Schmidt). 2. Presentations 2a. Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Donna Tilsner, Minnesota Park & Recreation Association, presented Mayor Jacobs and the City of St. Louis Park with the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award. Ms. Walsh explained the Westwood Hills Nature Center Project. Ginny Black, Bassett Creek Commission, congratulated the City for their work on the project. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of June 18, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Study Session Minutes of June 18,2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. Study Session Minutes of June 25, 2007 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 appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. Council Meeting Minutes -2- July 16, 2007 4a. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-072, support for Trunk Highway 7/Wooddale Avenue Interchange Improvements. 4b. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-073, support for the Trunk Highway 100 Full Build Project. 4c. Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2333-07, the summary ordinance and authorize publication for the Vacation of a Portion of the 26th Street Right-Of-Way. 4d. Motion to cancel public hearing to vacate easements and right-of-way on the Bass Lake redevelopment site. 4e. Motion to approve committee to review retail layout and public spaces for the proposed Duke development. 4f. Motion to authorize staff to purchase network disaster prevention and recovery solution from Xiotech. 4g. Motion to authorize execution of Maintenance Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for Dakota Park Stormwater Improvements (City Project 2003-1300). 4h. Motion to adopt Resolution No.07-074, support for Trunk Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue Interchange Improvements. 4i. Motion to designate Pearson Brothers, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authonze execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$197,586.45 for the 2007 Street Sealcoat Project, No. 2007-0001 - 2007 Street Sealcoat Project Bid Tabulation. 4j. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-075, establishing a Special Assessment for the Repair of the Water Service Line at 4341 Browndale Avenue South. 4k. Motion to receive Donations. 41. Motion to authorize execution of Maintenance Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for Aquila Park Tennis Court addition. 4m. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-076, accepting work on Roof Replacement City Hall Project No. 2008-1300 Contract No. 07-07. 4n. Motion to accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes June 6, 2007. 4o. Motion to accept for filing Human Rights Commission Minutes May 15, 2007. 4p. Motion to accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes June 20, 2007. 4q. Motion to accept for filing Housing Authority Minutes May 9, 2007. 4r. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims. Mr. Harmening stated they had originally scheduled a public hearing to consider the vacation of easements on the Bass Lake site, stating Item 4d would be canceling that hearing and rescheduling for a future date. Councilmember Basill stated items 4a and 4b are important items and would like the community aware that they are currently being worked on. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and Commissions -None Council Meeting Minutes -3- July 16, 2007 6. Public Hearings -None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Second Reading of Ordinance amending City Code Rental Housing Sections 8-327, 8-328, 8-331 and 8-332, approve summary and authorize publication. Ordinance No. 2334-07 Deputy Chief DiLorenzo presented the staff report. William Putnam, 3172 Hillsboro, stated the training class should not be mandatory; stating it should be required only if there is an issue with a tenant. He also stated concern with having tenants sign two separate agreements, asking if this document would be on file at City Hall. Chief Deputy DiLorenzo stated that the landlord could use the existing lease addendum or the City has created one document that could be used for both, stating the document wouldn't be on file at the City. Dan Goldman, Target Apartments, 8800, 8812, 8824 West 36th Street, stated he wanted to thank Council, the Police Department and Inspections Department for taking the time to get feedback from apartment owners and professionals in the industry. Genevieve Gaboriautt, Legal Aide Society of Minneapolis, stated concern with the ordinance citing guests and others affiliated with people in the household, stating it's unconstitutionally vague. She stated they did not want to see unequal application of this ordinance, forcing people unnecessarily out, possibly making them homeless. Councilmember Paprocki asked for clarification on the exemption, stating the exemption is only applicable for the training session, everything thing else still applies. Deputy Chief DiLorenzo stated that is correct. Councilmember Finkelstein stated he is in favor of the training sessions. It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2334-07, amending City Code Section 8-327 Rental Housing required application information; adding Sections 8-328 Crime Free/Drug Free Training, 8-331 Crime Free/Drug Free and Disorderly Use Lease requirements and 8-332 Administration License Violation Fee, approve summary and authorize publication The motion passed 6-0 Mayor Jacobs thanked all the people who gave input on the project. Council Meeting Minutes -4- July 16, 2007 8b. Major Amendment to Special Permit for Youngstedts Mobil Resolution No. 07-077 Mr. Mornson presented the staff report. Councilmember Basill asked if there would be a distance between 30 feet and 50 feet that would get them closer to compliance. Mr. Morrison stated that there would be more problems the closer to 50 feet they came, stating that there has not been a problem with the existing 30-foot allowance. Mayor Jacobs stated concern with blocked traffic in the intersection, asking if the 50-foot setback would help eleviate that. Mr. Momson stated it would and staff's preference was 50 feet. Councilmember Carver asked if the revision on the plan had gone before the Planning Commission. Mr. Morrison stated it had not. Councilmember Carver asked if the underground fuel storage tanks would be removed. Mr. Morrison stated yes. Councilmember Carver asked if it would have to be a 53-foot truck that delivers the tires. Mr. Morrison indicated the applicant stated the tires are delivered from a facility out of state. Craig Stace, Youngstedts Mobil, stated the delivery truck is a dedicated Goodyear truck and will only delivery by semi-load. Councilmember Carver asked Mr. Stace why he is getting out of the gas business. Mr. Stace stated because they would be losing the main entrance on West Drive on Excelsior Blvd. Mr. Stace also stated the location would change from about a 13,000 car a month location to approximately 1400 - 1500 a month with the changeover to a Goodyear location. Councilmember Basill asked if Mr. Stace also owned the Goodyear on Hwy 7 in Minnetonka. Mr. Stace responded it is a competitor. Councilmember Basill asked what type of screening would be on the south side of the driveway. Mr. Morrison stated they would be removing one large tree, leaving one large tree and adding additional trees and landscaping. Councilmember Basill asked if the driveway determination could be made tonight. Councilmember Carver asked if it would have to go back to the Planning Commission or if Council could take action now. Mr. Scott stated it would be up to Council's discretion. Mayor Jacobs asked how often a truck would come. Mr. Stace stated about four times a week. It was moved by Councilmember Basall, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve Resolution No. 07-077, major amendment to the special permit, subject to conditions in staff report, with the revision of a 30 foot setback with the driveway remaining in its current location. The motion passed 6-0. Council Meeting Minutes -5- July 16, 2007 8c. Preliminary & Final Plat of Willie Howard Addition (9340 West 28th Street) Resolution No. 07-078 Mr. Momson presented the staff report. Mr. Willie Howard, owner of 9340 West 28th Street, stated he was available to answer any of Council's questions. Councilmember Carver asked Mr. Howard if he wanted a sidewalk. Mr. Howard stated a sidewalk would add to the value and also add more safety and security. Councilmember Finkelstein reminded everyone that the earlier plans were for townhomes or something similar, stating with this approval, it will be for two fine homes. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve Resolution No. 07-078, preliminary and final plat of Willie Howard Addition, subject to conditions The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Replace/Upgrade commercial Water Meters—City Project No. 2007-1200 Resolution No. 07-079 Mr. Anderson presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt Resolution No. 07-079, accepting the Project Report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No 2700-1200, approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisements for bids. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone of National Night Out on August 7. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. '111 Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jefr Jack s, ayor