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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/06/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular OFFICIAL MINUTES ifSt. Louis Park CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 2, 2008 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:40 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), Community Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Fire Chief (Chief Stemmer), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Web Developer (Mr. Huber) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt). Others present: Robert Riesselman, Director of Engineering, Methodist Hospital 2. Presentations 2a. Fire Department Life Saving Commendation Mayor Jacobs and Chief Stemmer presented Geoff Grassle and Brian Dingman with Citizen Commendations in honor of their lifesaving efforts and quick action during a house fire on March 16, 2008. Mr. Vinitskey, the homeowner, also thanked Geoff and Brian, as well as the Fire Department for their quick response. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Study Session Minutes May 12, 2008 It was noted on page 3, item #4, the first paragraph, second sentence should state: "... equipment, the addition of a trail that surrounds the park, the demolition of existing storage building and the construction of a new picnic shelter." The minutes were approved as amended. 3b. City Council Minutes May 19, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. Closed Executive Session Minutes May 5, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. Closed Executive Session Minutes May 19, 2008 City Council Meeting -2- 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. Designate Concrete Idea, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $104,754.00 for the 2008 Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Maintenance Project— Project No. 2008-0003, 2008-0004, 2008- 0005, and 2009-0004. 4b. Designate Odland Protective Coatings, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $874,000.00 for Water Project- Recoat Elevated Water Tower#4 —Project No. 2007-1500. 4c. Designate Valley Paving, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$4,038,465.97 for Street Project - Park Place Boulevard- Project No. 2007-1101. 4d. Approve a contract with SRF which provides construction engineering services for Street Project: Park Place Boulevard— Project No. 2007-1101. 4e. Approve Resolution No. 08-073, authorizing Park Tavern Lounge & Lanes to provide alcohol during the hours of 5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. at the Parktacular Street Dance to be held on June 13, 2008. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 08-074, approving a pilot program to allow intersection painting to bring public art into the neighborhoods of the City. 4g. Approve Resolution No. 08-075, authorizing the execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin County for participating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program in FY 2008-2011. 4h. Adopt Resolution No. 08-076, amending the equipment replacement schedule budget for 2008 and authorize staff to acquire equipment as allowed by Statute, Charter, or Ordinance. 4i. Approve payment to School District#283 for $52,000 from Cable TV franchise fees in 2008, which includes an operations grant of $35,000, an equipment grant of $13,000 and $4,000 to support the Junior High video club. 4j. Approve for filing Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes February 21, 2008. 4k. Approve for filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes May 7, 2008. 41. Approve for filing 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. City Council Meeting -3- June 2, 2008 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing on Westmoreland Hills Owners' Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at 8:52 p.m. Brian Barlow, Westmoreland Hills Owner's Association President wanted to thank the Mayor and Councilmembers, stating they were happy to finally be to this point. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. Councilmember Basill stated there would be an option to prepay or pay through the property taxes. It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt first reading of an ordinance to establish the Westmoreland Hills Owner's Association Housing Improvement Area and to set Second Reading for June 16, 2008. The motion passed 5-0-1. Councilmember Finkelstein abstained. Councilmember Finkelstein stated he was advised it would not be a conflict to vote, since he lived across the street, but stated he would feel more comfortable not voting and abstaining. Councilmember Omodt asked if there were people who said no. Ms. Larsen stated 55% signed the petition fully in favor of it, with only a couple of residents stating some concern. She further stated there would be a veto period allowed after the second hearing that would allow those in opposition to submit written objections to try to veto the vote. Councilmember Omodt stated concern for those on a fixed income and the burden of the fee. Councilmember Basill stated he was glad they followed the process, stating it would help keep the property value up, benefiting the community. 6b. 7200 Cedar Lake Road — Utility Easement Vacation Mr. Walther presented the staff report. No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. City Council Meeting -4- June 2, 2008 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving the vacation ofa storm sewer easement at 7200 Cedar Lake Road, and setting the second reading of the proposed ordinance for June 16, 2008. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public— None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Minor Amendment to Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) — Methodist Hospital Campus Resolution No. 08-077 Mr. Walther presented the staff report. Councilmember Basill asked what the neighborhood concerns were, since he was not at the meeting. Mr. Walther stated lighting, pedestrian improvements and general security along fence. Councilmember Basill asked if Mr. Riesselman felt they met the general consensus with the residents of Brooldawns Neighborhood. Mr. Riesselman stated they did so by reducing the net square footage on the PUD. It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to approve Resolution No. 08-077, amending and restating Resolution Nos. 03-174, 07-083 and 07-165 adopted November 17, 2003, August 6, 200Z and December 17, 2007 respectively and approving a minor amendment to a Final Planned Unit Development Under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating To Zoning To Allow an addition to the Emergency Center for Property Zoned R-C Multi-Family Residential Located at 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, Methodist Hospital. The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Web Development Presentation — Redesigned website and GraffitiNet — Information Item/No Action Required Mr. Zwilling presented the staff report on GraffitiNet. Mr. Huber gave a presentation on the GraffitiNet program database and mapping which allows West Metro police departments to share information on graffiti incidents. Mayor Jacobs asked if it would be available to citizens. Mr. Huber stated at this point, just for other cities. City Council Meeting -5- June 2, 2008 Councilmember Paprocki stated the evidence is strengthened when other communities are willing to contribute funds to participate in a program like this, stating it is both a creative and effective solution. Councilmember Sanger stated it was a good example of sharing resources among communities. Mayor Jacobs stated the police department has been able to apprehend and prosecute people because citizens are reporting the vandalism. He further welcomed people to continue to contact the police and public works when they see graffiti. Mr. Zwilling presented the staff report on the website redesign and Mr. Huber gave a presentation of the redesigned site and its features stating they will debut it to the public on June 15t. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs stated the negotiations with ARINC had not been successful and they would be commencing a lawsuit. He further advised that the City would be starting removal of the solar panels and radios later this month. Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone that St. Louis Park Clean-Up day is June 14th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford Street, and further information is available on the website. Mayor Jacobs stated the Wooddale Fire Station would be having its open house on June 10th. He also stated the Wednesday concerts would be starting June 18th at Wolf Park, as well as the Farmer's Markets later in the month. Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone that June 12 — 15`h is Parktacular, with a parade at noon on June 14th, as well as all kinds of fun events throughout the weekend. Councilmember Paprocki reminded everyone that it is Aquila Primary Center's 50t Birthday, stating they would be celebrating Tuesday,June 3`d, from 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Councilmember Finkelstein stated there would be more information on Parktacular on the website and announced that the library was now open on Sundays between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. OA / w) Add Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Je i-Jacob', Mayor