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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/08/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular f/fSt. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 3, 2009 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, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: John Basill and Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), City Engineer (Mr. Brink), Recreation Superintendent (Mr. Birno), Playground Activities Coordinator (Mr. Terry), Summer Playground Director (Ms. Lee), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). 2. Presentations 2a. Junior Leader Recognition Mr. Terry stated there were 20 youth volunteers who participated in the program this year; the volunteers collectively worked over 800 hours this summer. He briefly outlined the job responsibilities of the volunteers, including assisting leaders with program activities and supervision of program participants to ensure their safety in the park. He added the program provides volunteers an opportunity to be a positive role model to the younger youth in the community. He expressed his thanks to the Junior Leaders for making the program such a success. Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council's sincere thanks and appreciation to the Junior Leaders for their volunteer service this summer. Mayor Jacobs and Mr. Terry presented each of the youth volunteers with a certificate of appreciation. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes July 6, 2009 Councilmember Paprocki requested the second sentence of the second full paragraph on page 5 be clarified to state that the current facility is deficient in a lot of ways. He also requested the final sentence of the second full paragraph on page 5 be revised to read "He stated re-bidding and re-designing the project will require expenditure of additional time and money, without a marked improvement in the outcome, and he is in favor of the project as it stands." City Council Meeting -2- August 3, 2009 The minutes were approved as amended. 3b. Study Session Minutes July 13, 2009 Councilmember Sanger requested that the first paragraph on page 4 be revised to read "Councilmember Sanger stated the 11`h/12t Street alternative makes the most sense and ridership would be much higher. Mr. Brimeyer agreed." The minutes were approved as amended. 3c. Special City Council Minutes July 27, 2009 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. Study Session Minutes July 27, 2009 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. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License — Church of the Holy Family at 5900 & 5925 West Lake Street for Saturday,August 22, 2009. 4b. Adopt the following Resolutions Imposing Civil Penalties for Liquor License Violations according to the recommendation of the City Manager: • Resolution No. 09-103 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on June 23, 2009 at Grand City Buffet, Inc., 8912 State Hwy No. 7. • Resolution No. 09-104 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on June 23, 2009 at Knollwood Liquor, 7924 State Highway No. 7. • Resolution No. 09-105 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on June 16, 2009 Doubletree Park Place Hotel, 1500 Park Place Boulevard. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 09-106 authorizing participation in a Minnehaha Creek Regional Partnership. 4d. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims. 4e. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes March 17, 2009. 4f. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes April 21, 2009. 4g. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes June 17, 2009. City Council Meeting -3- August 3, 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 5-0. 5. Boards and Commissions 5a. Reappointment of Citizen Representative to Boards and Commissions It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to reappoint Youth Commissioner Andrew Ford as a city representative to the Planning Commission. The motion passed 5-0. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing— Liquor License for Cooper Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and stated The Cooper, LLC, dba Copper, has made an application for an on-sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday liquor license. The establishment plans to begin operation in October 2009 located at 1607 Park Place Boulevard in the new West End development. She indicated the premises will be approximately 7,300 square feet with 261 seats inside and outdoor patio seating for 162. She added The Cooper, LLC, is a subsidiary of Cara Irish Pubs LLC, whose other holdings include Kieran's Irish Pub, The Local and the Liffey Irish Pub. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Mr. Killen appeared before the City Council and expressed his thanks to the City Council for considering their license application. He stated they are pleased to be a part of the West End development and look forward to beginning operations in the fall. Councilmember Sanger asked how late the establishment intends to remain open. Mr. Killen replied they have applied for a 2:00 a.m. license. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to approve the application from The Cooper, LLC, dba Cooper for an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license to be located at 1607 Park Place Boulevard with the license term through March 1, 2010. The motion passed 5-0. City Council Meeting -4- August 3, 2009 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public— None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. TH7 & Wooddale Avenue Interchange Project Approvals — Project No. 2004- 1700 Resolution No. 09-102 Mr. Brink presented the staff report and stated since March staff has been working with the Federal Highway Administration and Mn/DOT to procure all required approvals and sign- offs. He indicated that a bid opening is scheduled for August 13, 2009, and prior to opening of the bids and awarding of a contract several administrative items need to be addressed, including a Cooperative Agreement with Mn/DOT for bridge and roadway construction, a Cooperative Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for forcemain relocation, as well as the need for additional consulting engineering services. He explained that the Cooperative Agreement with Mn/DOT assigns project funding obligations and outlines the various responsibilities and obligations during and after construction. He stated the Cooperative Agreement with the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) is necessary due to the large sanitary sewer forcemain that runs through the project; MCES has determined that the timing of the TH7/Wooddale project provides an opportune time for MCES to replace the forcemain by including the work as part of the larger roadway improvement project. He added the Cooperative Agreement with MCES is similar to the agreement with Mn/DOT and MCES will fully reimburse the City for the forcemain relocation portion of the project. Mr. Brink stated this project will be administered by the City; however, a significant amount of added administrative effort will be required as a result of the use of federal funds and the MCES forcemain relocation work. He indicated that the use of consulting services to supplement staff efforts is necessary due to the magnitude of the project, particularly as it relates to the Delegated Contract Process for federal aid projects. He stated SRF Consulting has provided a proposal to provide these services in an amount not to exceed $273,460. He , added the City Attorney has reviewed all the agreements. Mr. Brink stated that staff anticipates construction will begin in October and full interchange access is expected to be completed in the fall of 2010. He explained that the first phase of the project will involve shifting Highway 7 traffic to the north side of the corridor to allow for work on the south side of the highway; access to and from Highway 7 from Wooddale on the south side will be closed. He stated that during this time, extensive utility relocation, including the MCES forcemain, will be occurring. He added access to and from Highway 7 from Wooddale on the north side will be limited to a right-in/right-out, and that this phase of the project is expected to last through the spring of 2010. Councilmember Sanger asked if the proposed contract with SRF Consulting was included in the original budget numbers for the project. She also asked if the contract for consulting services was competitively bid. City Council Meeting -5- August 3, 2009 Mr. Brink replied that the SRF Consulting costs were included in the budget. He stated the contract was not competitively bid and noted that SRF Consulting previously developed and prepared plans and specifications for the City; SRF also participated in the entire approval process with Mn/DOT and the consultants are familiar the various technical issues. He stated it made sense to use them because of their familiarity with the project. It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to Adopt Resolution No. 09-102 authorizing entering into a Cooperative Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) for Project No. 2004-1700, to approve Cooperative Agreement with the Metropolitan Council (Met Council Environmental Services) for Project No. 2004-1700, and to approve Consultant Services Agreement for Project No. 2004-1700. The motion passed 5-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of National Night Out tomorrow evening and encouraged residents to attend their block party. He expressed the City Council's thanks to all the community volunteers and block captains, as well as all the members of the City staff for their efforts in putting this annual event together. Mayor Jacobs stated the City Council will be handing out cards at the National Night Out parties tomorrow; the cards encourage residents to visit the City's website (www.stlouispark.org/budget) and provide feedback on the budgetary process currently underway. He stated the website will be up for a couple of months and contains useful information regarding the City's overall budget. Mayor Jacobs stated he recently received a letter from the family of Isabelle McMillen inviting him to attend her 108th birthday party on August 9th. He stated he was honored to be invited to her birthday celebration, but was saddened to learn that Ms. McMillen passed away a few days ago. Councilmember Paprocki stated that school will begin again in September and encouraged parents to seek out programs that can provide assistance with purchasing backpacks and other school supplies for their children. Councilmember Finkelstein pointed out that STEP is accepting donations of backpacks and other school supplies. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. A Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Ja•fier ayo