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I/I St. Louis Park CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
APRIL 28, 2008
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent:John Basill
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Knetsch), City Clerk (Ms.
Stroth), Community Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), HR Director & Deputy City Manager (Ms.
Gohman), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), City
Engineer (Mr. Brink), HR Coordinator (Ms. Fosse) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
Guests: JR Anderson; Dave Bade and Darryle Henry, Duke Realty
2. Presentations — None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes April 7 2008
It was noted on page five, item#8b, the second paragraph, first sentence should state: "... or
if the traffic would be rerouted while working on it."
The minutes were approved as amended.
3b. Special City Council Study Session Minutes April 7, 2008
It was noted on page one, item #1, the third paragraph, second sentence should state:
"Councilmember Sanger stated her concern with selling ads and felt that if the City
published these ads, such as the resident handbook, web site, etc., then they should be paid
for ..."
The minutes were approved as amended.
3c. Closed Executive Session Minutes April 7, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3d. City Council Study Session Minutes April 14, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
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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 a Financial Services Contract and Adopt Resolution No. 08-053,
authorizing financial services to the City of St. Louis Park Housing Authority for a
period of two years.
4b. Designate Midwest Asphalt Corporation the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution of contract with the firm in the amount of$1,348,674.24 for Local Street
Rehabilitation Project—Area 4, Project No. 2007-1000.
4c. Authorize execution of a contract with KLM Engineering Inc. (KLM) for
engineering services related to Water Project—EWT#4—Project 2007-1500.
4d. Authorize execution of a contract with BARR Engineering Company for engineering
services related to the development of a new Surface Water Management Plan for the
City.
4e. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract 134-07, which provides additional
engineering consulting services for design of the Park Place Boulevard
Reconstruction Project—Project No. 2007-1101.
4f. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract 89-06 providing additional engineering
services for the CSAH 25 Ped Bridge Project, Project No. 2005-2100.
4g. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 77-07 providing additional engineering
services for the West End Development Project.
4h. Approve a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District (MCWD) for Street Project: Park Place Boulevard
Reconstruction - Project 2007-1101.
4i. Adopt Resolution No. 08-054, authorizing the execution and delivery of Amended
and Restated Bond Trust Indentures, Amended and Restated Loan Agreements, and
other documents related to the delivery of a new liquidity facility and additional
credit enhancement in connection with the City's Health Care Facilities Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Services) Series 2007A and Health Care
Facilities Revenue Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Services), Series 2007B.
4j. Appoint C. Paul Carver to the I-394 Travel Demand Management Task Force.
4k. Approve Encroachment Agreement with BFW and Associates, LLC, for use of
easement for a retaining wall at 7525 Wayzata Boulevard.
41. Approve for Filing of Housing Authority Minutes January 9, 2008.
4m. Approve for Filing of Housing Authority Minutes March 9, 2008.
4n. Approve for filing of Planning Commission Minutes March 19, 2008.
4o. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2008.
4p. Approve of filing of Vendor Claims.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 6-0.
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5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing Off-Sale Liquor License—The Four Firkins
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Jason Alvey, The Four Firkens, 3618 - 6th Street North, explained his proposal, stating his
request was for a specialty local and imported beer store, with brewery antiques displayed
throughout the store and felt it would benefit the community by bringing in patrons from
various states. He further stated he would be checking ID's and providing the best customer
service he could.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Carver stated he appreciated the fact that Mr. Alvey stated he would be
checking IDs of all customers and suggested he establish a policy to do so.
Councilmember Paprocki stated he felt it could be a good gathering place for enthusiasts, as
well as helping to build good community relationships.
Jr was moved by Councilmember Paprocki; seconded by Counci/member Omodt, to
approve off-sale intoxicating liquor license to The Four Firkins — Lagers, Ales and Wines,
LLC, located at 8009 Minnetonka Boulevard for the license term of May 1, 2008 through
March 1, 2009.
The motion passed 6-0.
6b. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance - West End Sewer Easement
Vacation
Mr. Walther presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to approve
the first reading of an Ordinance approving the vacation of a portion of a Sewer Easement
on Lot 4, Block 1, WEST END, and set the second reading of the proposed ordinance for
May 5, 2008.
The motion passed 6-0.
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7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public— None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Project Report— Park Place Boulevard Improvements — Project No. 2007-1101
Resolution No. 08-055
Mr. Brink presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger stated she thought the project would be great when it was
completed. She also stated concern with traffic issues and asked what was planned for
rerouting traffic and the traffic impact, especially along Zarthan. Mr. Brink stated they
would be posting the detour, have temporary signals, build the road half at a time, and work
with the businesses for their assistance. He stated that Zarthan would see more traffic and
hoped to work with the property owners as much as possible.
Councilmember Sanger suggested notices be sent out to the Blackstone and Cedarhurst
neighborhoods.
Councilmember Sanger asked if they had figured out how to connect the trail on west side of
Park Place Blvd. to Golden Valley. Mr. Brink stated it would connect with the sidewalk at
the ramps and the existing infrastructure, but the trail would not be extended.
Councilmember Sanger asked if bikes would then be permitted on the sidewalk at that
location. Mr. Brink stated staff had not yet discussed that possibility. Councilmember
Sanger suggested staff look into more options at connecting the trail to the other side of the
bridge. Mr. Brink stated he was under the understanding that Golden Valley submitted a
transit for livabilities funding grant for the project and would discuss it further with them.
Councilmember Paprocki reminded staff to try to minimize the impact on the large
convention attendance planned for September. Mr. Brink stated staff would be working
with the hotels in the area.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-055, accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement
Project No. 2007-1101, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement
for bids.
The motion passed 6-0.
8b. "West End" - Final Plat and Final Planned Unit Development
Resolution No. 08-056 and 08-057
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report. Mr. Walther presented the final PUD report.
Mr. Anderson explained the design and architectural elements, signage and identification
review.
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Councilmember Finkelstein asked what percentage had been leased and how many
restaurants were proposed. Mr. Anderson stated approximately 65 percent of the square
footage had been leased, with six full service sit down restaurants, two fast-casual type
restaurants, some local new concept type and some regional/national type chain restaurants.
David Bade, Duke Realty, updated Council on the current watershed district developments.
He stated they had upgraded all three-pipe galleries to infiltration gallery type systems which
improves the water quality downstream immensely.
Councilmember Omodt asked how they would get the phosphorous out of the water. Mr.
Bade stated through the infiltration.
Councilmember Finkelstein asked when the office building project would be re-looked at.
Mr. Bade stated depending on the market condition, late 2008 or early 2009. Mr. Henry,
Duke Realty stated 2008 might be a little aggressive, but hopefully the market will turn
around sometime in 2009.
Councilmember Sanger stated she thinks there were a lot of good elements with the plan,
but still had a concern with traffic and if there would be enough parking. She further asked
if there could be electronic signage on each ramp advising of spaces available. Mr. Bade
stated they will look at the parking study more closely, making changes where possible. He
went on to state that electronic signage would be a challenge in trying to tie in with the
shared parking ramps. Mr. Bade stated the park and walk study indicated the peak time
projected were the two to four weeks during the Christmas holiday season.
Councilmember Sanger stated she still felt the developer should come up with some type of
commitment to prevent people from driving around looking for parking spaces. Mr. Bade
stated they could further investigate it, stating the challenge would be the cost, since the
complexity of the ramps would not make it simple.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-056, approving a Final Plat for the WEST END addition with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff and Resolution No.
08-05Z approving a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a portion of the West
End redevelopment project with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission
and Staff.
The motion passed 6-0.
8c. 2008-2010 Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local #220 — Public Safety
Dispatchers Labor Agreement
Resolution No. 08-058
Ms. Fosse presented the staff report.
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It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-058, a Labor Agreement between the City and the Public Safety
Dispatchers LELS Local #220, establishing terms and conditions of employment for three
years, from 1/1/08— 12/31/10.
The motion passed 6-0.
Council thanked the dispatchers, stating they were a vital element in the community. Mayor
Jacobs also thanked the negotiation teams on both sides for their ability to compromise and
resolve the contract.
8d. Advertising & Sponsorship Guidelines
Mr. Zwilling presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger stated concern with the wording of what's not permitted and
suggested it state "OR" rather than "and." She also disagreed with some of the content of
the policy, stating if it's important enough for the City to publish, it should not have ads on
it and it should be paid for with tax dollars.
Councilmember Finkelstein reminded everyone a school calendar would not be possible if it
were not for the ads. He further stated it would ensure the promotion of more activities in
bringing the community closer together.
Mayor Jacobs stated he agreed with Councilmember Sanger, stating the wordage should be
corrected to read "OR".
Councilmember Paprocki asked how political ads would be handled. Mr. Zwilling stated he
discussed the concern with the City Attorney and was informed that it would be
inappropriate to include them in any policy and they therefore would be allowable.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to
approve adoption of the attached Advertising &Sponsorship Guidelines with the wordage
change of"OR':
The motion passed 5-1. Councilmember Sanger opposed.
8e. Waiver of Cable Franchising Standstill Agreement for Aquila Commons
Resolution No. 08-059
Mr. Zwilling presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki; seconded by Councilmember Carver, to approve
Resolution No. 08-059, authorizing a Waiver to the Standstill Agreement regarding Cable
Television Franchise Compliance with Comcast at Aquila Commons.
Councilmember Omodt abstained because he does business with Comcast.
The motion passed 5-0-1. Councilmember Omodt abstained.
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9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone the annual home remodeling tour would be Sunday, May 4th
from 12 — 4 p.m. He also stated that Thomas Friedman would be speaking at the St. Louis Park
Auditorium on May 10`''at 9 a.m. to benefit the St. Louis Park School Foundation.
Mayor Jacobs stated that Caring Youth Day would be May 15th at the Rec Center from 7 p.m. - 9
p.m. He also reminded everyone of the Children First Ice Cream Social at Wolf Park on Sunday,
May 18th from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Councilmember Paprocki reminded everyone to use mulch for landscaping to save on water usage.
He stated people could help themselves to available free mulch located at Cedar Lake Road and
Elmhurst.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
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