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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/05/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular irif St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA MAY 17, 2010 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:35 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), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Assistant Planner (Mr. Fulton), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Wirth). 1 a. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. 2010 National Public Works Week Proclamation Mayor Jacobs read a proclamation declaring May 16 — 22, 2010, as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Jacobs expressed the City's appreciation for the Public Works Department. Mr. Rardin thanked Council and the citizens for their continued support of the Public Works Department. He stated National Public Works Week is a highlight for staff. Posters will be displayed and a video highlighting the activities of Public Works will be aired over cable and posted to the City's website. 2b. Acceptance of Monetary Donation in Memory of Jean Doering Mayor Jacobs referenced an e-mail describing Jean Doering's support of Westwood Nature Center's work with Red Tail Hawk, the Raptor Center, and that her 80`h birthday party was held at Westwood. In addition, Jean was an involved grandmother, attending grandchildren's events. Mayor Jacobs noted the attendance of the family of Jean Doering and acknowledged the generous donation being made in her memory. Zack Doering, son to Jean Doering, stated the family is pleased to find an opportunity to support the Raptor Education Program at Westwood Nature Center. He noted his mother had looked back at the occasion of her 80`h birthday party, which was also attended by several wild turkeys, as a highlight of the last year of her life. City Council Meeting -2- May 17, 2010 Mark Oestreich, Manager of the Westwood Hills Nature Center, expressed their appreciation for the Doering's generosity. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of May 3, 2010 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 Amendment No. 1 to Tower Site Lease Agreement No. 68-99 with Global Signal for space west of the groundwater treatment facility at 7120 W. Lake Street. 4b. Adopt Resolution No. 10-050 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at 1644 Blackstone Avenue - P.I.D. 04-117-21-33-0076. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 10-051 approving acceptance of monetary donations from the Family and Friends of Jean Doering in the amount of $1,395 for Westwood Hills Nature Center's Raptor Program. 4d. Approve bid tabulation designating Jorgenson Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract with the firm in the amount of$14.65 per ton for Municipal Service Center (MSC) Soil Removal and Disposal Project 2008- 1900. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 0-052 granting approval for a Conditional Use Permit for Excavation at 2701 Zarthan Ave S. 4f. Approve bid tabulation designating Valley Paving, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$137,890.60 for the 2010 MSA Street Improvement Project No. 2009-1101. 4g. Approve Resolution No. 10-053 authorizing Park Tavern Lounge & Lanes to provide alcohol during the hours 5:30 p m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Parktacular Block Party to be held on June 19, 2010. 4h. Adopt Resolution No. 10-054 approving the Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment By & between SLP EDA, City of St. Louis Park, and Duke Realty Limited Partnership related to The West End project 4i. Approve for Filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes March 17, 2010. 4j. Approve for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes March 3, 2010. 4k. Approval of Filing of Vendor Claims. 41. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes April 14, 2010. Mr. Harmening advised of the request from Jason Londer, applicant, to remove Agenda Item 6a and reschedule consideration to the June 7, 2010, meeting of the Council. City Council Meeting -3- May 17, 2010 It was moved by Councilmember Maviry, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to approve the Agenda as amended to remove and postpone Item 6a,public hearing to consider appeal of BOZA decision of 3541 Glenhurst Avenue S. Variances, and to approve 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 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider appeal of BOZA decision of 3541 Glenhurst Avenue S. Variances This item was removed from the agenda and tabled to the June 7, 2010 regular City Council meeting. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Beth El Synagogue Conditional Use Permit for Renovations and Addition Resolution No. 10-055 Mr. Fulton presented the staff report regarding the request of Beth El Synagogue for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for renovations and an addition. He displayed slides depicting the site plan and identified the area where entrances would be consolidated, green spaces added, library and education center expanded, and interior renovations. He drew attention to the additional turnaround, driveway entrance, and modification to the drive circle to create better function. The south exterior elevation was displayed and Mr. Fulton described the different design approach being used from the current brick structure, noting it exceeds the architectural standards found in the Zoning Ordinance. Landscaping will be in greater compliance with the Zoning Ordinance by the addition of trees and shrubs and maintaining the large significant trees off 26th Street. Mr. Fulton pointed out the student loading zones on the east side that would be added to enhance safety and where handicapped spaces would be moved from one location to another part of the parking lot. It was explained that the 26th Street drop off and loading zone, which will impact on-street parking on 26th Street, will be addressed as a separate issue. Mr. Fulton noted that Beth El is required to have 214 off-street parking spaces based on current sanctuary seating. At present, there are 312 available off-street parking spaces on the site Under this proposal, 9 spaces would be removed leaving a total available parking to 303 spaces, which exceeds the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance by 89 spaces. He explained that Beth El has a shared parking arrangement with Benilde-St. Margaret's School (BSM), located immediately to the north. BMS uses 150 to 200 spaces at Beth El on a regular weekday and in return, Beth El uses the BSM parking lots during the Jewish high holidays and major events. This occurs three to four times per year. City Council Meeting -4- May 17, 2010 Mr. Fulton presented a map identifying areas of additional stormwater management and explained that drainage from the Beth El site will be diverted to the north so it does not enter the 26th Street stormwater system, which is currently operating close to capacity during major rainfall events. He advised that staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the CUP subject to the conditions detailed in the resolution. Gary Krupp, Beth El president, thanked the staff, Council, and Planning Commission for their consideration and working with their design team. He stated that as a resident of St. Louis Park, he applauded the City for its work the past few years to promote progressive urban development. Mr. Krupp explained that Beth El serves dust over 1,200 members and over 3,000 individuals, one in three being a resident. He stated Beth El has been known to many as the synagogue with a "ski jump," becoming an architectural icon, and they intend to enhance that landmark with this project. Mr. Krupp reviewed the variety of well-attended events hosted at Beth El that were believed to also be of benefit to the City. He stated that Beth El has a close relationship with BSM for parking and takes pride in being part of the broader St. Louis Park community by contributing generously to the food bank and outreach through their youth programs. Mr. Krupp introduced the Beth El design team. Councilmember Finkelstein disclosed that he and his wife have been active members of Beth El Synagogue for the past 20 years and, in honor of that, will abstain from the vote on this matter. Councilmember Sanger indicated she understands the need for a significant remodel after touring Beth El and seeing the dysfunctional basement rooms. She thanked Beth El for the tour and improvement being made to stormwater management. Councilmember Sanger asked why the project is not required to comply with landscaping requirements. Mr. Fulton explained this is a large parking lot that is in good condition and the work is only to the very western side. However, when the parking lot is reconstructed in the future, it would be required to install curb and to bring it into full compliance with the landscaping requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. At that time, the stormwater requirements would also be readdressed. Mr. Fulton stated this issue is similar to that of the steeple, which is out of compliance for height with the Zoning Ordinance but grandfathered because it is existing. The parking lot is also grandfathered. Councilmember Sanger commended Beth El and BSM for working together on parking. She stated she struggled with the removal of nine parking spaces; however, since the overflow parking into neighborhoods during high holidays is so widespread, the loss of the nine spaces is probably not significant. In addition, this only occurs several times a year. Councilmember Sanger asked that the "No Parking" signs to be placed on 26th Street for the preschool indicate parking is banned only when the preschool is in operation It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 10-055 granting Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-163(d)(7) of the Sr. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning to permit renovations and addition for property zoned R-1 single family residential district located at 5224 West 20 Street. City Council Meeting -5- May 17, 2010 The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Finkelstein abstained from the vote). 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone of the upcoming Memorial Day event at Wolf Park, starting 11 a.m. He extended the City's appreciation to Sebastian Ice Cream for donating ice cream, cones, and volunteers during the recent Ice Cream Social. Mayor Jacobs also thanked City Staff for its fantastic job to organize this event. Councilmember Finkelstein reported that STEP moved this weekend to a new location on Lake Street across from the high school football field. He noted STEP serves 700 families in need each month. Councilmember Finkelstein presented the 2010 Parktacular Block Party button. He advised of locations where it can be purchased and savings offered to button holders by local businesses. 10. Adjournment �" l The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m l .t " Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs,,Mayor ; I I