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,itSt. Louis Park CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA
JANUARY 7,2008
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), Community Coordinator
(Mr. Zwilling), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms.
Monigal),City Clerk(Ms. Stroth) and Recording Secretary(Ms.Schmidt).
lb. Swearing In of Elected Officials
Judge Allen Oleisky administered the oath of office for the following newly elected officials
of the City of St.Louis Park for four-year terms commencing January 7,2008:
Jeff Jacobs- Mayor
Paul G. Omodt- Councilmember At T arge A
Phillip Finkelstein- Councilmember At Large B
2. Presentations -None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes December 17,2007
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. Special Study Session Minutes December 17,2007
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.
4a. Motion to approve Resolution No. 08-002, declaring 2008 City Council Meeting
Dates.
4b. Motion to approve Resolution No. 08-003, designating the St Louis Park Sun Sailor
as the City's Official Newspaper for year 2008.
4c. Motion to approve Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2348-08 amending
aapter 8, Subdivision X,Sec. 8-378 of the St. Louis Park Municipal Code concerning
tobacco license violation penalties,approve summary,and authorize publication.
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4d. Motion to approve Resolution No. 08-004,to enter into a grant agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Office of Drug Policy and Violence
Prevention.
4e. Motion to approve 2007 Pay Equity Report.
4f. Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 134-07,which provides additional
engineering consulting services for design of the Park Place Boulevard
Reconstruction Project- Project No. 2007-1101.
4g. Motion to authorize execution of a contract with Progressive Consulting Engineers
(PCE) for engineering services related to Water Project - WIT' #8 Filter
Rehabilitation.
4h. Motion to approve for filing Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes
October 11,2007.
4i. Motion to approve for filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes November 7,
2007.
4j. Motion to approve for filing Human Rights Commission Minutes September 18,
2007.
4k. Motion to approve for filing Human Rights Commission Minutes October 17,2007.
41. Motion to approve for filing Vendor Claims.
It Teets nrged by Carrnalmerrber On3d4 seconded by Councilrrenter Sanger, to approze the Agenda and
items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The m3tionpassed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Appointment of Basset Creek Watershed Commissioner
It Tars nixed by C, uncibrvrber Carter, seconded by C,ounclmerrber Garda to appoint Marvel Jondan as
Commissioner to the Basset Cr k Watenhad Managerraat Commission for a three year term erg
February 1, 2008 and expirirgJanuary 31, 2011.
The notion passed 7-0.
6. Public Hearings - None
7. Requests,Petitions,and Communications from the Public -None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Appointment of 2008 Mayor Pro Tern
Resolution No. 08-001
It Tuts nxnai by Councilmerrher Finkelstein, seconded by Councilrnerrier Carter, to adopt Resolution
No.08-001,appointing Susan Sanger as MaprPm Tem far 2008.
The nii n passal7-0. (.
8b. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Relating to Pawnshops
Mr.Locke presented the staff report.
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Councilmember Carver asked if there were still places where a pawnshop could be located
within the City. Mr. Locke stated there are larger commercially zoned properties that would
meet standards that are set, further stating staff would be conducting a full detail analysis on
those locations.
Council complimented staff on their hard work and expedience on this issue.
Councilmember Sanger asked what the timeframe would be for lifting the moratorium. Mr.
Locke stated as soon as the new amendments were in place. Mr. Scott stated that the
moratorium would end automatically once the changes are in effect 15 days after publication.
Councilmember Finkelstein noted that Council was not against pawnshops, stating they had
the right to regulate them within reasonable regulation so pawnshops would not intrude on
neighborhoods and other businesses areas, except as proposed. He further stated it was
within Council's power to protect the health,safety,and welfare of the city. Councilmember
Finkelstein stated the moratorium allowed for a careful and thorough study so that ill
advised actions would not occur that would not be for the benefit of the pawnshops, or the
business and neighborhood communities,stating it was the right thing to do.
It zurs nvzed by CouncibrErrber Omod4 seconded by Ccwvbremr Sang", to adopt fiat reackng cf an
onlinartte amending the Zoning Ordinance to require conditional use permits for p zenshops and to set the
second reading for January 22, 2008.
The nation passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Councilmember Finkelstein stated Meadowbrook Apartments would be having a fundraiser
Saturday,January 12th from 8 a.m.to 10 a.m. at the Knollwood Mall Applebee's Restaurant.
Mayor Jacobs pointed out Councilmember Omodt and Councilmember Basill's ties, stating their
children did a wonderful job handpainting them.
Councilmember Paprocki advised everyone to look at their Community Education brochure and
take advantages of the classes they have to offer.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Nancy Stroth, C.rty Clerk Jeff Jac. .s, -.r
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