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Home My WebLink About2008/08/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular OFFICIAL MINUTES /fir St. Louis Park CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 4, 2008 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: John Basill and Paul Omodt Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt). Others present: Steve Fenlon, Minnesota Health Care Finance. 2. Presentations 2a. Junior Naturalist Recognition Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist Drew Pope gave background on the Junior Naturalist Program and the six areas of involvement, which include: animal care, animal skull cleaning, program aide, ponds and dragonflies, wildflowers and water quality testing. He further stated the volunteers had volunteered over 1060 hours this summer. Mayor Jacobs and Andrew Pope presented certificates and thanked the Junior Naturalists for their summer volunteer service. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes July 7, 2008 It was noted on page 1, item #1, the first paragraph, should state: "Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m." 3b. Special City Council Minutes July 14, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Study Session Minutes July 14, 2008 It was noted on page 3, item #2, the third paragraph, add a sentence stating: "Councilmember Finkelstein believed that his project was a rational one and that the City would be interested if they could include the hotel as part of it." City Council Meeting -2- August 4, 2008 It was noted on page 6, item #3, the first paragraph, add sentences stating: "Councilmember Finkelstein noted that one full time staff person should be present. He further stated it was well within the authority of the City to pass this and was well within their police powers, including health and safety and that we should also look at considering it on a licensing basis." 3d. City Council Special Study Session Minutes July 21, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3e. City Council Minutes July 21, 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. 2359-08, amending Chapter 3 Sections 3-32, 3-57, and 3-61 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances concerning alcohol beverages; and approve summary and authorize publication. 4b. Adopt Resolution No. 08-096, Designating 2008 Polling Places and Appointing Election Judges for the September 9, 2008 Primary Election and the November 4 Presidential General Election. 4c. Designate J. Carlson & Sons the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract with the firm in the amount of $108,775 for City Hall Exterior Renovations - Project No 2008-2700. 4d. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Holy Family Catholic Church, 5900 & 5925 West Lake Street., for September 11-14, 2008. 4e. Approve Easement Agreement allowing Qwest to install an additional utility box at Browndale Park. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 08-097, ordering the abatement of the hazardous buildings located at 7508 West Lake Street. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 08-098, approving a Registered Land Survey for the Westmarke Condominiums at 1155 Ford Road. 4h. Designate Electrical Installation & Maintenance Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract with the firm in the amount of $373,600.00 for Traffic Signals— Project Nos. 2009-2000 & 2009-2100. 4i. Adopt Resolution No. 08-099, authorizing final payment in the amount of $134,155.00 for Ford Road Lift Station, Project No. 2005-1200 with Gridor Construction, Inc., City Contract No. 15-07. City Council Meeting -3- August 4, 2008 4j. Adopt Resolution No. 08-100, Declaring the Official Intent of the City of St. Louis Park to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds. 4k. Approve for filing Vendor Claims. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 5-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Refinancing of Group Home 9011 34th Street West (the "St. Louis Park Facility") Resolution No. 08-101 Mr. DeJong presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at p.m. No speakers present. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 08-101, approving the issuance ofa housing and care facility revenue note of up to $2,100,000 in bonds by the City of Hinckley for a project by Community Involvement Programs located in St. Louis Park. The motion passed 5-0. Councilmember Finkelstein asked why the bonds were being issued by the City of Hinckley verses the City of St. Louis Park. Mr. Fenlon explained the note needed to be bank qualified, so they needed to find a City that was able to issue a bank-qualified note in tax- exempt bonds. Councilmember Finkelstein clarified that the City of St. Louis Park would not be obligated to pay the bonds Mr. Fenlon stated St. Louis Park is not obligated to repay any of the bonded debt. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public— None 8. , Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items - None 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs sent well wishes to Councilmember Basill who was home recovering from minor surgery. City Council Meeting -4- August 4, 2008 Mayor Jacobs also sent the Council's well wishes to Jim Brimeyer who was recovering from recent surgery. Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone of Neighborhood National Night Out Tuesday 51''and suggested the community get out and meet their neighbors. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. . 6 ,04., ,,,6,.., ,_)(6,../7,t7 Nancy Stroth, ity Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor t