HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/11/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular 1f1St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES
MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
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, Loran
Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Deputy City
Manager/HR Director (Ms. Gohman), Community Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Inspections Director (Mr. Hoffman), Planning & Zoning
Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires) and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Schmidt).
2. Presentations — None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Study Session Minutes October 13, 2008
It was noted on page three, item #3, the second paragraph, second sentence should state:
"...future expansion needs."
It was noted on page four, item#4, the sixth paragraph, should state: "Sunset Ridge
Housing Improvement Area"
It was noted on page three, item #3, the last paragraph, should state: "...front of building
and noted there were no sidewalks for the..."
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. Approve Second Reading to Adopt Ordinance 2361-08 amending Section 6-179
and several sections in Chapter 8 relating to Business and Contractor Licensing,
approve summary, and authorize publication.
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4b. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2362-08 approving the vacation of a
portion of a drainage and utility easement at 4210 28th Street West; and to approve
the summary and authorize publication, contingent upon the applicant providing a
replacement easement.
4c. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2363-08 adopting fees for 2009 as outlined
in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances, approve summary, and authorize
publication.
4d. Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract 80-08 - Water Project — Recoat Elevated
Water Tower No. 4 - Project 2007-1500.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 08-139, establishing a special assessment for the repair of the
water service line at 1421 Kentucky Avenue South.
4f. Approve and Authorize execution by the Mayor and City Manager of the attached
Purchase Agreement for 5718 Goodrich Avenue.
4g. Adopt a Resolution No. 08-140, establishing a Debt Policy, Fund Balance Policy,
and modifying the Investment Policy.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 08-141, establishing a special assessment for the repair of the
water service line at 3028 Idaho Avenue South.
4i. Approve for filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes September
17 2008.
4j. Approve for filing Vendor Claims.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Basil!, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 6-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings - None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public— None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Basil!, to adopt
Resolution 08-142, Establishing 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution.
Councilmember Basil! complimented staff on the job well done.
The motion passed 6-0.
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8b. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Communication
Towers and Antennas
Mr. Harmening explained in order to provide fair public process, staff requested Council to
refer the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and public comment,
with a November 19th public hearing date.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Basil!, to
continue First Reading of Ordinance and refer the proposed ordinance to the Planning
Commission for review and public comment.
The motion passed 6-0.
8c. Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Institutional Uses in Residential Districts
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
First Reading of Zoning Ordinance amendments to require conditional use permits (CUP's)
for institutional uses in residential zoning districts and set second reading for November 17,
2008.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she felt the land uses could generate a lot of traffic, noise,
and parking concerns that could be disruptive to surrounding neighborhoods. She stated
that by having the CUP process, it would allow for public process on concerns and how best
to shape the project and as a result, they would become better projects.
Councilmember Paprocki felt the current zoning includes requirements for traffic feeding
into major arterial and minimizing the impact to local roads and setbacks, further stating it
could be handled a different way. He further stated he would be opposing and felt this
wouldn't impact larger schools, but would impact the smaller schools. Councilmember
Paprocki also stated concern with added staff costs.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he would also be opposing the ordinance, further stating
it would create bad precedent and unintentional consequence with added workload on the
Planning Commission, staff and Council.
Councilmember Omodt stated he felt open forum discussions create a better end result.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated his concern was about the policy issue and questioned
what kind of precedence they would be establishing for the future.
Councilmember Sanger felt that this process would ensure the applicant spends time in
advance on their project planning, further stating that pre-planning may not affect the cost
and/or create red tape. Councilmember Sanger also stated it would require and encourage
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the applicant to talk with the neighbors. She stated that in the future she would be open to
discuss possible amendments for smaller schools.
Councilmember Paprocki stated he would look into options on amendments for smaller
schools. He further stated he didn't believe it would be a huge increase in work, but felt they
were going in the wrong direction for budget purposes. Councilmember Paprocki also stated
his disappointment that the four institutions had not yet been contacted about the proposed
amendments.
Councilmember Basill suggested taking the expanded list to a study session for further
discussion.
Councilmember Sanger stated the list was expanded by a suggestion and also noted that
public institutions have gone through public process, they would just labeled in the CUP
process.
Councilmember Basill stated they should be cautious with the expanded list.
Mr. Locke explained the premise of a CUP requirement. He suggested the process would
not be a significant amount of extra time for staff.
Ms. McMonigal stated that staff included more uses than initially planned.
Councilmember Omodt felt this would be a good way to keep people honest.
Mayor Jacobs stated as far as costs and staff and applicant time, he didn't believe the impact
would be all that much. He also liked the idea of looking at options for smaller schools.
The motion passed 4-2-0. Councilmember Paprocki and Councilmember Finkelstein
opposed.
8d. Proposed Settlement Agreement—ARINC
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report. He also thanked the Telecommunications
Advisory Commission for their help in the entire process.
Mayor Jacobs thanked Mr. Scott for handling the mitigation and litigation process.
Councilmember Basill stated he felt the Telecommunications Advisory Commission gave
appreciative feedback throughout the process.
Councilmember Sanger thanked Mr. Pires for his work and leadership in the development of
the WiFi program, as well as the help in the crafting of the settlement.
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It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a settlement agreement with ARINC on
behalf of the City of St. Louis Park, and to issue a joint statement regarding said settlement
agreement.
The motion passed 6-0.
8e. Resolution of Support - Southwest Transitway
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger stated support for the motion, reminding everyone she is the City's
alternate on the Policy Advisory Committee for the SW LRT, further stating it is their hope
that the LRT would be given the highest priority after the development of the central railway
corridor.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution 08-143, requesting that Southwest Transitway be given high priority in the
Metropolitan Council's 2030 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP).
Councilmember Basill reminded everyone that the goal for the first part of it would be 2015.
Ms. McMonigal reiterated, stating that the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority
intends to proceed with the necessary studies to apply for Federal funding and be operational
by 2015.
The motion passed 6-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone not to rake leaves into the street. He also requested everyone vote
on Tuesday, November 4th, stating its democracy's most important day of the year.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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