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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/02/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular OFFICIAL MINUTES �f St. Louis Park CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINNESOTA ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 16, 2010 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations - None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes of January 25, 2010 Councilmember Sanger requested that the tenth paragraph on page 4 be revised to add "She requested that the City consider adoption of an ordinance that would ban sprinkling during rain storms as a way to control residents who run their sprinklers during rain storms." Councilmember Ross requested that the third paragraph on page 7 be revised to add "She also recommended that the City expand its policy to include businesses owned by women and veterans." The minutes were approved as amended. 3b. Special Study Session Minutes of February 1, 2010 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Minutes of February 1, 2010 The minutes were approved as presented. City Council Meeting -2- February;16, 2010 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 a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Sabes Jewish Community Center located at 4330 South Cedar Lake Road for a wine tasting event on March 11, 2010. 4b. Adopt Resolution No. 10-013 approving the St. Louis Park Lions Club's application for the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way to inform the community about their annual pancake breakfast. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 10-014 Approving Green Building Policy. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 10-015 Authorizing Final Payment in the Amount of $31,715.50 for the Elevated Water Tower No. 4 Recoating Improvement Project, City Project No. 2007-1500, Contract No. 80-08. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 10-016 requesting a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations Chapter 8820 for Municipal State Aid Project No. 163-284-008 (Wooddale Avenue from West 44th Street to Morningside Road. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 10-017 Accepting Donation to the City to Support Chief Information Officer's (CIO) Attendance at the 2010 CIO Government Summit. 4g. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims. 4h. Approve for Filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes May 15, 2009. 4i. Approve for Filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes December 2, 2009. Mr. Harmening noted that consent calendar item 4c relating to the Green Building Policy will incorporate the changes made earlier at the Economic Development Authority meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, 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 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None Mayor Jacobs stated the Council was interviewing candidates prior to the Council meeting this evening and expressed the Council's thanks to everybody who came in to interview 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider granting an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license for JIMX Inc., doing business as Grand City Buffet, Inc. City Council Meeting -3- February 16, 2010 Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and indicated that JIMX, Inc. has applied for an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license for its restaurant at 8914 Highway 7. She explained that due to a change in ownership, the applicants have made application for a new liquor license with a license term of March 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor licenses to JIMX, Inc. dba Grand City Buffet, Inc., located at 8914 Highway 7 for the license term through March 1, 2011. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Public Hearing to Consider Allocation of 2010 Grant Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Resolution No. 10-018 Ms. Larsen presented the staff report and stated the City will receive $206,455 in federal CDBG funds in 2010. She stated the City's proposed use of CDBG funds reflects the priorities described in the City's Vision Statement and the City's housing goals in the Comprehensive Plan. She indicated this year's proposed funding focuses on assisting low income single family homeowners with rehab loans, with a proposed budget of $128,955 and grants limited to $4,000. She noted that the demand for low-income deferred loans is high and the waiting list has grown to over twelve residents. She stated that the remaining CDBG budget includes $30,000 for emergency repair grants, $20,000 for housing land trust, $20,000 for Housing Authority renovation of a scattered site home, and $7,500 for park improvements at Meadowbrook and Ainsworth Parks. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adopt Resolution No. 10-018 approving proposed use of 2010 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds and authorizing execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements. Councilmember Finkelstein expressed his thanks to staff for increasing the funding allocation for low income deferred loans. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None City Council Meeting -4- February 16, 2010 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Utility Rates Resolution No. 10-019 ' Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and stated that City staff analyzed the City's utility operations and capital plans over the next ten years and determined that rate adjustments are needed to maintain long term stability in each of the four utility funds; the City Council reviewed the results of this analysis on January 11 and 25. He stated that the proposed variable water rate reflects an 8¢ increase per unit (750 gallons) of water up to 30,000 gallons and a fixed rate increase of approximately 50(t per quarter for residential users. He'explained that variable sewer rates will reflect a 20 cent increase per unit per quarter and the fixed base sewer charge will increase by 75ci, to $11.40 per quarter. He stated that storm water rates will increase by $1.00 per quarter, and solid waste rates will increase by 4% for most users, or between $1.65 and $2.54 per quarter. He noted that the 2010 proposed rates are comparable to neighboring communities and the rate increases will ensure long range stability in repairing and maintaining the City's system. It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 10-019 setting utility rates. Councilmember Sanger expressed the City Council's appreciation to staff for assisting Council in implementing appropriate rate increases. She stated that residents need to understand that these rate increases do not fully cover all capital costs for the City's aging infrastructure and that additional rate increases or additional bonding by the City may be needed in the future to help cover these costs and to meet the needs of the City. Councilmember Finkelstein stated that the City is considering bonding for some of these costs so that the burden does not fall entirely on the homeowner in the near term, but rather paid off over time. This approach will add more cost to the projects due to issuance and interest costs though. He added that the City is also in the process of determining appropriate rates for commercial water users. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Omodt opposed). 8b. Construction Manager Agreement for Fire Stations Project 1 Mr. Walther presented the staff report and stated that Kraus-Anderson has been selected to serve as construction manager for this project and Kraus-Anderson will assist City staff in managing the project through the design and construction phases, and the services will provide opportunities for the City to realize cost savings during the design process. He stated that in addition, Kraus-Anderson will provide on-site supervision services for the project. He explained that Kraus-Anderson will be paid an amount not to exceed $658,335 and includes personnel and reimbursable expenses and Kraus-Anderson's fixed fee based on the project scope. It represents 4.7% of the estimated $14 million project budget. City Council Meeting -5- February 16, 2010 Mr. Terry Hart, Director of Operations for Kraus-Anderson, stated he would serve as Project Director and would provide corporate oversight and support to the project team throughout the project. He stated that Kraus-Anderson has consistently ranked in the top 50 nationally as a general contractor and provider of construction management services, and they are excited to be working with the City. Mr. Brian Hook, Pre-Construction Manager for Kraus-Anderson, stated he would serve as senior project manager and would be working primarily on all pre-construction aspects of the project. Mr. Steve Seidl, Project Superintendent for Kraus-Anderson, stated he would serve as field superintendent/project superintendent, including all demolition and site work. Mr. Pat Sims, Project Manager for Kraus-Anderson, stated this project is the City's first project using a construction manager delivery method, and Kraus-Anderson is eager to prove the benefits of this approach. He indicated that it is very evident the City of St. Louis Park is very connected with the community and he assured the City Council that Kraus-Anderson will work hard to make certain they are good neighbors to the residents during construction and that site safety will be of paramount importance. Councilmember Finkelstein stated that the use of a construction manager will not appear to save the City any money versus using a general contractor. He asked if there are advantages to using a construction manager. He also asked if Kraus-Anderson can provide any assurances to the City that it will be in business five years from now, particularly given the strained economic times. Mr. Sims stated the City will realize cost savings as part of the overall process because each of the different trades will come in to the project with direct bids; that direct bid amount is what the City will pay and will not include any general contractor upcharges. He added that by using a construction manager, each aspect of the project can be scrutinized to ensure the project is coming in at budget. Mr. Hart stated that Kraus-Anderson has been in business for 112 years and has the financial wherewithal to maintain its strong position in the community. Mr. Hook stated that construction reports and updates will be generated by the project team, and these reports will include information with respect to whether something is over or under budget through each stage of preliminary design, bidding and construction. Councilmember Santa asked if the Green Building Policy would apply to this project. Mr. Walther replied in the affirmative and stated the policy was included in the RFP process. in -6- February16, 2010 City Council Meeting It was moved by Councilmember Maviry, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to approve an Agreement with Kraus Anderson Construction Company for Construction Manager Services related to the proposed construction of Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2. Councilmember Omodt requested that the record reflect that Kraus-Anderson has been a client of his in the past year. Mr. Scott stated that Councilmember Omodt's disclosure would not disqualify him from voting. Mr. Walther stated that staff is in the process of hiring the rest of the design team and the architects for the project; construction could begin as early as fall 2011. He added that the design process will include public participation. Councilmember Sanger expressed the City Council's thanks to Mr. Walther and staff for all their work on the project. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs stated the Empty Bowls event to benefit STEP will be held on March 44th at the Rec Center from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and again from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Mayor Jacobs stated the Children First annual meeting is scheduled for March 11`h at 7:00 p.m. at Methodist Hospital. Councilmember Santa reminded residents of the Home Remodeling Fair on Sunday, February 28th, at Eisenhower Community Center. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Nancy Stroth, City Clerk /Jeff Ja ob , 'i ayor