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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/10/19 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular IIf St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 19, 2009 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, and Loran Paprocki. Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Human Resources Director (Ms. Gohman), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Engineering Program Coordinator (Ms.Adler), and Recording Secretary (Ms Hughes). Guests present: Barr Engineering (Ms. Chandler). la. Pledge of Allegiance (led by Boy Scout Troop 307) Mayor Jacobs welcomed Boy Scout Troop 307 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 307. 1 b. Roll Call 2. Presentations - None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes September 29, 2009 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Special Study Session Minutes October 5, 2009 Councilmember Finkelstein requested the second paragraph on page 2 be revised to state "Councilmember Finkelstein questioned the purpose of the study session." Councilmember Finkelstein also requested that the final paragraph on page 2 be revised by adding the following sentence: "In addition, it was the consensus of the City Council for Staff to provide any and all records that the applicant wishes to submit." The minutes were approved as amended. 3c. City Council Minutes October 5, 2009 City Council Meeting -2- October 19, 2009 Councilmember Finkelstein requested the final paragraph on page 4 be revised to read "Councilmember Finkelstein stated he was also concerned with the large loan amount for this project. He felt that viewing the actual conditions of the units, and the scope of changes done by the new association board, as causes for his approval. He noted some changes included reducing the loan amount in question by $750,000, the addition of contracting with an owner's representative, using vinyl windows, and a change in the financing that would use bond €unt#s proceeds rather than city development funds. He stated he applauds the association for all of their efforts." 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. Adopt Ordinance No. 2376-09 decreasing Mayor and City Councilmember 2010 compensation, and approve the summary ordinance for publication. 4b. Adopt following three actions which will allow for implementation of the housing improvement area project: 1. Adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 2377-09 to establish the Sunset Ridge Condominium Association Housing Improvement Area, approve summary, and authorize publication. 2. Motion to approve Resolution No. 09-129 to impose fees. 3. Motion to authorize execution of Contract for Private Development and any other related documents, by the Mayor and City Manager, between the City and Sunset Ridge Condominium Association. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 09-130 authorizing filing of application and execution of agreement to develop sport or recreation facilities under the provisions of the Hennepin Youth Sports Program. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 09-131 Authorizing Final Payment in the amount of $24,395.30 for the construction of the tennis courts at Bass Lake Preserve, City Project No. 2008-4715, Contract No. 113-08. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 09-132 Authorizing Final Payment in the Amount of $27,737.65 for the Water Treatment Plant No. 8 Filter Rehabilitation Improvement Project, City Project No 2006-2000, Contract No. 138-08. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 09-133 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at 2909 Raleigh Avenue South, St Louis Park, Minnesota. 4g. Approve Resolution No. 09-134 amending Resolution No. 05-151, relating to deferment of special assessments for senior citizens and disabled citizens. 4h. Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund Grant Application Resolution No. 09-139 (MSC Soil Correction. City Council Meeting -3- October 19, 2009 4i. Adopt Resolution No. 09-135 appointing Finance Manager, Brian Swanson, as an Alternate to the LOGIS Board of Directors. 4j. Adopt for Filing Vendor Claims. 4k. Approve for Filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes March 5, 2009. 41. Approve for Filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes April 16, 2009. 4m. Approve for Filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes May 20, 2009 4n. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes August 19, 2009. 4o. Approve for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes September 2, 2009 4p. Minnesota Manufacturer's Week Proclamation 4q. Approving for Filing Housing Authority Minutes September 9, 2009 It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar, and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing — Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Proposed Modification of the Elmwood Village Tax Increment Financing District Resolution No. 09-136 Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and noted the Economic Development Authority took action on this item earlier in the evening. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Basil', seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt Resolution No. 09-136 approving a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and approving a Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Elmwood Village Tax Increment Financing District Therein Councilmember Finkelstein requested an update regarding the Wooddale Avenue closure Mr. Harmening stated the closing of Wooddale Avenue has not yet occurred due to the significant amount of utility relocation and utility repairs taking place at this time. He City Council Meeting -4- October 19, 2009 indicated the closure of Wooddale Avenue is dependent upon how the contractor wants to stage the project. He added the City will give residents ample notice of the road closure The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Public Hearing to Consider 2010 Fees Ms. Gohman presented the staff report and stated the proposed fee schedule includes some minor increases, but overall represents a fairly flat increase from 2009. She pointed out that liquor fees are not included in the schedule; the public hearing for liquor fees will be held on November 16, 2009. She noted one correction to the fee schedule under "Certificate of Property Maintenance," the 2009 fee was $250 per building and $12 per unit and staff recommends no change in this amount for 2010. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to approve the IS` Reading of Ordinance adopting fees for 2010 and to set Second Reading for November 2, 2009. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public— None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Adoption of the Surface Water Management Plan Resolution No. 09-137 and Resolution No. 09-138 Ms.Adler presented the staff report and introduced Karen Chandler from Barr Engineering. Ms. Chandler presented an overview of the Surface Water Management Plan and explained the purpose of the Plan is to communicate water resource policies, to implement the City's vision for environmental stewardship, to serve as a technical information resource, to address redevelopment issues and opportunities to use for planning and budgeting purposes, and to fulfill regulatory requirements. She stated the Plan also serves as a tool to meet Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Met Council and Minnesota Department of Health requirements, most notably the requirement to be phosphorus-free, and the proposed Plan meets that requirement. She indicated the Plan was reviewed and approved by the two watershed districts in September; the Plan was also sent to the Met Council, with no comments received. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt Resolution No. 09-137 adopting the Surface Water Management Plan and Resolution City Council Meeting -5- October 19, 2009 No. 09-138 authorizing the approval and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs congratulated the City on receiving the 2009 Northern Lights Award from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators. He stated staff works very hard to make the City's website user friendly and interactive and this top honor is a reflection of staff's efforts. Mayor Jacobs announced the City also recently won honorable mention from the 251h Anniversary Minnesota Community Pride Competition for the Lilac Wayside/Roadside Park beehive project. Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council's congratulations to Fire Chief Luke Stemmer on receiving the 2009 Officer of the Year award from the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association. Councilmember Paprocki reminded residents the election is fast approaching and encouraged residents to talk to the candidates and take the time to become informed on the issues. Mayor Jacobs stated there will be a candidate debate on Tuesday, October 20`h at City Hall sponsored by the League of Women Voters. He noted both City Council and School Board candidates will be in attendance. He stated the debate will be rebroadcast on Cable TV. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Nancy Stroth, Ci Clerk Jeff J. ob , !yor