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Home My WebLink About2008/06/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular IIISt. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 16, 2008 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 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), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Chief of Police (Chief Luse), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt). 2. Presentations 2a. EPA Highway 7 and Wooddale Avenue Vapor Intrusion Investigation Presentation Mr. Hoffman presented the staff report. Sonja Vega, On Scene Coordinator of Emergency Response Branch of the US EPA, provided a summary of the investigation, results and next steps. Councilmember Sanger thanked Ms. Vega for the presentation and all their hard work. She further asked if they were able to find the source of the problem. Ms. Vega stated they have an investigation team working on it and once they are confident who is responsible, a legal request will be sent to them; but at this point there is not enough information to tell who is responsible. She also stated they suspect there are two sources, based on the ground water and soil vapor source information. Mayor Jacobs thanked all the people involved and was extremely pleased by all the openness, responsiveness and honesty that's been provided by all the agencies involved. He further it was a collaborative effort that really worked. Councilmember Basill also thanked everyone for their efforts, stating they did a wonderful job. He asked about the funding to clean up the source. Ms. Vega stated at this point it's only speculation on how much would or could be done, but eventually it would be taken care of by the responsible party or State or Federal programs. Mr. Harmening also wanted to thank the EPA, Sonja Vega, the MDH, PCA and their staff for all their support, further stating it isn't easy to put four agencies together and end up with a good outcome. Mr. Harmening also thanked Mr. Hoffman and the City staff for resident communication and teamwork involved with all four agencies. City Council Meeting -2- June 16, 2008 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Special Study Session Minutes May 19, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Study Session Minutes May 27, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Special Study Session Minutes June 2, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. City Council Minutes June 2, 2008 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. Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2356-08, approving vacation of a storm sewer easement at 7200 Cedar Lake Road, approve ordinance summary, and authorize publication. 4b. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Frank Lundberg American Legion Post 282 for Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 5605 W. 36th Street. 4c. Approve Resolution No. 08-078, imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation at Best of India, 8120 Minnetonka Boulevard occurring May 5, 2008; and Resolution No. 08-079, imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation at Costco Wholesale, 5801 West 16th Street occurring May 6, 2008; according to the recommendation of the City Manager. 4d. Approve for filing Charter Commission Minutes and 2007 Annual Report. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 08-080, amending the equipment replacement schedule budget for 2008 and authorize staff to acquire such equipment. 4f. Approve for filing Vendor Claims. 4g. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission February 4, 2008 Minutes. 4h. Approve for filing Planning Commission May 7, 2008 Minutes. 4i. Approve for filing Planning Commission May 21, 2008 Minutes. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 6-0. City Council Meeting -3- June 16, 2008 5. Boards and Commissions 5a. Reappointment of Citizen Representatives to Boards and Commissions It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to reappoint the following Commissioners as city representatives. Name Commission Term Expiration Joe Tatalovich Community Education Advisory Commission 06/30/2011 Shirley Zimmerman Community Education Advisory Commission 06/30/2011 Renee Fitzgerald Housing Authority 06/30/2013 The motion passed 6-0. 6. Public Hearings - None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public - None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Creation of Westmoreland Hills Owners' Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Ordinance No. 2357-08 and Resolution No. 08-081 Mr. Locke presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, that the following three actions be taken for the implementation of the housing improvement area project: motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2357-08 to establish the Westmoreland Hills Owners'Association Housing Improvement Area, approve summary, and authorize publication, motion to approve Resolution No. 08-081 imposing fees, and motion to authorize execution of Contract for Private Development and any other related documents, by the Mayor and City Manager, between the City and Westmoreland Hills Owners'Association. The motion passed 5-0-1. Councilmember Finkelstein abstained. 8b. Liquor Licensees - 4 a.m. Closing during 2008 Republican National Convention Resolution No. 08-082 Ms. Stroth presented the staff report. Councilmember Finkelstein stated he would be opposing for reasons set forth in study session, further stating it's a Children First Community and not a great idea. City Council Meeting -4- June 16, 2008 Councilmember Paprocki stated he was advised by the police chief that it would have a minimal effect on their department and thought it would be good support for the in town businesses. Councilmember Sanger stated she originally had mixed feelings on it, but would rather have people drinking in town when they're within walking distance of their hotel, hopefully eliminating the opportunity for people to drink and drive. Councilmember Basill stated he originally had mixed feelings as well, stating local retailers should be able to receive some of the benefits. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt Resolution No. 08-082, allowing on-sale liquor licensees a temporary permit to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. for the period of September 1-5 during the 2008 Republican National Convention with a fee set at$300 per establishment. The motion passed 5-0-1. Councilmember Finkelstein opposed. 8c. Conditional Use Permit for the placement of fill material in Fern Hill Park Resolution No. 08-083 Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report. Councilmember Sanger thanked staff for their work and listening to neighborhood requests and concerns. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 08-083, approving placement of fill in Fern Hill Park with conditions. The motion passed 6-0. 8d. School Liaison Officer Contract Payments Chief Luse presented the staff report. , Jim Yarosh, School Board, stated it provides a great first step to provide the assistance and the kids will and do benefit, restating that it is a Children First Community. Bruce Richardson, School Board, thanked for Council and staff for their response and quick action taken. Councilmember Basill stated it was a great opportunity, a historic first step and more than appropriate for the City to cover the services. Mayor Jacobs stated the program has positive and concrete benefits to the community and builds great relationships. City Council Meeting -5- June 16, 2008 It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Coundimember Basil', to temporarily release the St. Louis Park School District from the financial obligations outlined in the School Liaison Services contracts for St. Louis Park Junior High School and St. Louis Park Senior High School for the time period ofJuly 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs thanked all those involved in Parktacular events, stating it was another great success. Councilmember Finkelstein thanked the Cub Scouts for dunking the Mayor. He also wanted to thank all the community volunteers: Councilmember Paprocki stated a great way to get involved in the community would be to sign on up for next years Parktacular events. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jac• .s, a .r