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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/08/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular A OFOFFICIAL MINUTESji SOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA AUGUST 6, 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, Loran Paprocki, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Planning & Zoning Supervisor(Ms. McMomgal), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Housing Program Coordinator(Ms. Larsen), Fire Marshal (Cary Smith), Chief Building Inspector (Mr. Tilton), Activity Specialist Westwood Hills Nature Center(Ms. Frank), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Schmidt). Others Present: Dr. Mark Wilkowske, Chief of Oncology Services at Park Nicollet, Robert Riesselman, Methodist Hospital Project Manager; and Boy Scout Troop 282. 2. Presentations 2a. Junior Naturalist Recognition Mayor Jacobs and Michelle Frank presented certificates to 40 youth volunteers in recognition and appreciation for volunteering over 500 hours at the Westwood Hills Nature Center this summer. 2b. Employee Jill Hanson Presentation Mayor Jacobs presented Jill Hanson with a certificate of appreciation for the excellent and dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park as a dispatcher for the past eleven years. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of July 16, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Study Session Minutes of July 9, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. City Council Meeting -2- August 6, 2007 3c. Study Session Minutes of July 23, 2007 It was noted on page one, the eleventh paragraph, fifth sentence should state: "... with a proposed underground 400 space parking..." It was noted on page two, the second paragraph, second sentence should state: "...stating approximately 335,000 to 340,000 square feet..." It was noted on page three, the third paragraph, last sentence should state. "Councilmember Paprocki agreed, stating that with the proposed layout, the businesses would have trouble attracting customers in that area." 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 Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License- Holy Family Catholic Church, 5900 & 5925 West Lake Street for September 14-16, 2007. 4b. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-080, Rescinding Resolution No. 89-08 — Granting a Special Permit at 3800 Princeton Avenue South. 4c. Motion to Receive Donation. 4d. Motion to approve Appointments to Southwest Transitway Community Advisory Committee. 4e. Motion to Designate Zamboni Company as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize the purchase of an electric Zamboni Ice Resurfacer for a net cost of $85,218.01. 4f. Motion to Reject All Bids Received for the Purchase of an Asphalt Paver. 4g. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Quality Restoration Services, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $116,976.70 for the 2007 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Maintenance Project—City Project No. 2007-0003, 2008-0004, & 2007-0004. 4h. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-081, authorizing installation of permit parking in front of 2935 Sumter Avenue South (Traffic Study No. 602). 4i. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-082, authorizing Mayor and City to execute Agreement for Cost Participation with Hennepin County in the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail—Project No. 2004-0302. 4j. Motion to approve contract with SRF Consulting Group for Professional Design Services related to the Excelsior Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Project No. 2004-0420 (Dakota Ave. S. to Louisiana Ave. S.). 4k. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims. It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 7-0. City Council Meeting -3- August 6, 2007 5. Boards and Commissions-None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider granting an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday sales for Taher Restaurant Acquisitions, LLC, dba Alaska Eatery located at 6501 Wayzata Blvd. in St. Louis Park. Ms. Stroth presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve the on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales to Taher Restaurant Acquisitions, LLC, dba Alaska Eatery, 6501 Wayzata Boulevard The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Methodist Hospital—Planned Unit Development (PUD) Major Amendment Resolution No. 07-083 Mr. Walther presented the staff report. Duane Spiegle, 5050 Excelsior Boulevard stated he appreciated the partnership they have had with the City, the neighborhood association and with Park Nicollet. He then introduced Dr. Wilkowske. Dr. Mark Wilkowske, Chief of Oncology Services at Park Nicollet, extended his appreciation for all the people involved to make this project happen. As a side note, he stated that in 2006, Minnesota was the first state to have more people die from cancer than heart and cardiovascular disease. He stated the new facility would allow the patient to have their entire care included within one facility, with less movement being required by the patient. Brad Krump, 380 St. Peter Street, stated the project builds onto the heart vascular addition on the south-end and is community focused. He stated it would enhance the patient experience, creating one place for cancer treatment. Robert Riesselman, Methodist Hospital Project Manager, stated he and Mr. Hughes were there for any questions. City Council Meeting -4- August 6, 2007 John Hoisve, 3945 Dakota Avenue South, Brooklawn's neighborhood representative stated the group was here to show support for the project. He also went on to say that they had been working with Park Nicollet and City staff to discuss the neighborhood issues and concerns. Mr. Hoisve stated they have documented the issues and proposed resolutions in a three-ring binder entitled "2007 Issues and Resolutions Checklist: Frauenshuh Cancer Center" and that had been presented to Council. He also thanked all the people involved for working so hard and well together. Mayor Jacobs extended a personal thank you for all the partnership and neighborhood input that had gone into the project. Councilmember Carver asked for clarification on the off-street parking and if it was all bicycle parking. Mr. Walther stated it was a bicycle parking requirement, stating the City had asked the applicant to provide a proof of parking scheme and to add the additional stalls that were required and they have agreed to do so. Councilmember Carver also asked if there were any requirements for storage lockers. Mr. Walther stated the City's requirement promoted a combination of that, stating there would also be bicycle storage fenced-in areas for employee parking. Councilmember Sanger stated she felt it would benefit the community and asked when the project would be completed, based on the assumption that FEMA approves the flood plain map within the next few months. Mr. Walther stated once all the requirements and approvals have been met, the construction process would be approximately two years. She also asked about parking requirements and if there would be enough parking, stating that some of the current hospital parking is on city owned land. Mr. Walther stated Park Nicollet did not include the city parking spaces for their required parking. Councilmember Sanger asked for clarification on who would be paying for the traffic light. Mr. Walter stated staff is currently reviewing the cost share percentages between the city and Park Nicollet. Councilmember Basin thanked everyone involved for their collaboration to make this project work. It was moved by Councilmember Basil!, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 07-083, approving a Major Amendment to the PUD for Methodist Hospital Campus at 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, subject to conditions recommended by Staff. Councilmember Finkelstein complemented Methodist Hospital, the Brooklawns neighborhood and their leaders for their input to make this a project that serves everyone. - The motion passed 7-0 City Council Meeting -5- August 6, 2007 8b. Amending and restating Resolution No. 07-068 Directing the Reconveyance and Purchase of a Portion of a Tax Forfeit Parcel at 2600 Natchez relating to the Vacant Land Sale Process. Resolution No. 07-084 Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs asked if half of the tax forfeit proceeds would come back to the City. Ms. Larsen stated that would be correct. Councilmember Sanger read an email she received suggesting the funds from the sale of the parcel be used for remediation of the wetland adjacent to the lot and that the property should be consistent with LEED standards to be the first of such projects in St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to adopt Resolution No 07-084, directing the reconveyance and purchase from the State of Minnesota of certain tax forfeit land at 2600 Natchez Avenue South by revising the purchase price from $123,000 to $151,000. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Finkelstein opposed.) Councilmember Basill stated that a committee would be established with the goal of how to best use the proceeds. 8c. First Reading of an Ordinance amending City Code Sections 6-66 for adoption of the Minnesota State Building Code and optional provisions. Mr. Tilton presented the staff report It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve first reading of proposed ordinance amendment to synchronize language in the adoption of optional Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code and set second reading for August 20, 2007 The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded people to attend a National Night Out party on Tuesday, August 7`h Councilmember Basill thanked Troop 282 for their attendance. The troop encouraged the City to contact Boy Scouts of America for their support within the community. City Council Meeting -6- August 6, 2007 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. ‘" ?Ci:,t/Lt-tf ,C7EDCbg.0 A P-A--- Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff J cob! ayor