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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/06/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Iif St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JUNE 6, 2011 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Phil Finkelstein and Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Parks and Recreation Director (Ms. Walsh), Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager (Mr. Oestreich), Assistant Zoning Administrator(Mr. Morrison), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Hughes). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Westwood Hills Nature Center 30th Anniversary Proclamation Mayor Jacobs recited the Proclamation celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Westwood Hills Nature Center. Mr. Oestreich invited residents to the Open House on Saturday, June 11th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and stated that no registration is required and a lot of activities are planned for the event. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes April 25, 2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Study Session Minutes May 9, 2011 Councilmember Ross requested that the fifth full paragraph on page 2 be amended to read "Councilmember Ross requested further information regarding the crashworthy standards for light rail and how it is determined that a crash with a house is less concern than a crash with a light rail train house." The minutes were approved as amended. 3c. City Council Meeting May 16, 2011 Councilmember Sanger requested that the ninth paragraph on page 4 be amended to add "She also stated her recollection was that the PUD standard of 75 units per acre was discussed and passed and was intended as the maximum number of permitted units." The minutes were approved as amended. City Council Meeting -2- June 6, 2011 3d. Special Study Session Minutes May 16,2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3e. Study Session Minutes May 23,2011 Councilmember Mavity requested that the second paragraph on page 2 be amended to remove the word"entirely" from the second sentence. 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. Designate Northwest Asphalt Corporation the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$191,480.23 for the 2011 MSA Street Improvement Project, Project No. 2010-1100. 4b. Approve right of way purchase in the total amount of$549,500 for Parcel 2 (the Apex Realty/SPS Companies Property), and authorize the City Attorney to execute stipulation of settlement. 4c. Designate Northwest Asphalt the lowest responsible bidder and authorize the City of Edina to execute a contract with the firm in the amount of$2,322,814 for the W. 44th Street Reconstruction Project(France Avenue to Brookside Avenue). 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 11-059 accepting the project report, establishing Improvement Project No. 2011-1401, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 2011-1401. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 11-060 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 3361 Xenwood Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 16-117-21-24-0063. 4f. Cooperative Agreement for Bicycle Parking Project. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 11-061 to accept donation from Jeffrey N. Fine in the amount of$1,000 for restoration of the 1928 American LaFrance fire truck. 4h. Approve for Filing Telecommunications Commission Minutes February 10, 2011. 4i. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims. 4j. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes January 18, 2011. 4k. Approve for Filing Human Rights commission Minutes March 15, 2011. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Finkelstein and Omodt absent). 5. Boards and Commissions—None City Council Meeting -3- June 6, 2011 6. Public Hearings 6a. First Reading of Ordinance Vacating Portion of Highway Easement at 5330 Cedar Lake Road Mr. Walther presented the staff report and explained that as part of the sale of Cedar Point Shopping Center, a highway easement has been identified that was previously overlooked and the applicant is requesting that this easement be vacated. He stated that the highway easement covers approximately 13' along the west side of the property and contains nineteen parking stalls in the development. He indicated that the Public Works staff has determined that the easement is excess and not needed. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sanger stated that the Council previously considered this parcel at the time the shopping center was being constructed and it was determined at that time that this parcel should not be vacated. She requested clarification regarding the City's change in its position. Mr. Walther explained that the previous proposal was to vacate much more area, including the platted right-of-way. This 13 feet of highway easement beyond the platted right-of-way is a much smaller area and is in excess of what is needed for the roadway. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve first reading of an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of a Highway Easement, 5330 Cedar Lake Road, and to set the second reading for June 20, 2011. The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Finkelstein and Omodt absent). 6b. First Reading of an Ordinance Vacating Portions of 42 1/2 Street West and Natchez Avenue South Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and provided historical background regarding the right-of-ways and proposed vacation of the right-of-ways. He noted that as part of the request, the utility easement will be retained to service the existing power lines. He indicated that there is no public need for this right-of-way and staff has been working with the property owner over the past year to return the property to private property owners. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve first reading of an Ordinance Vacating Portions of the Right-of-Way of 42 '/2 Street West and Natchez Avenue South, and to set second reading for June 20, 2011. The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Finkelstein and Omodt absent). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None City Council Meeting -4- June 6, 2011 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Draft MN&S EAW Comments and Mitigation Measures Mr. Locke presented the staff report. Councilmember Sanger clarified that Council will be taking action on a motion that authorizes the submission of comments on the MN&S EAW but is not approving the content of those comments today, only that the EAW comments can be submitted. She added that Council and staff are still working on finalizing the text of the EAW comments. Mayor Jacobs pointed out that the public comment period is still open and residents can make comments in response to the EAW. He stated that there will be an open house on Wednesday, June 8th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Rec Center. Mr. Locke stated that the open house on June 8th is being sponsored by Mn/DOT as the responsible government unit and will not include a formal presentation but will provide information and an opportunity to ask questions. He explained that the EAW was published in mid-May and the 30 day official public comment period ends at the end of business on June 15`h. He indicated that the EAW is available online at www.mnsrailstudy.com as well as on the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board website. He added that the EAW is linked on the City's website and residents can contact City staff with any questions. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, that the EAW does not adequately address the impacts on the City of St. Louis Park of the reroute onto MN&S and that the City Council therefore requests that its questions and comments and requests for mitigation be incorporated into a final environmental assessment to better reflect the mitigation needs of and impact on the City of St. Louis Park Councilmember Sanger suggested a friendly amendment to the motion to add the word "proposed"before the word "reroute." Councilmember Mavity agreed to the friendly amendment. The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Finkelstein and Omodt absent). 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of the Westwood Hills Nature Center 30th anniversary open house on Saturday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Mayor Jacobs announced that Hennepin County and the City will be sponsoring a household hazardous waste collection event on June 9-11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the southwest quadrant of Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue. He stated that information regarding acceptable hazardous wastes is available on the County's website or by calling 612-348-3777. He noted the prescription medications will not be accepted at this event. Mayor Jacobs announced that the pool at the Rec Center opened today. City Council Meeting -5- June 6, 2011 Mayor Jacobs reminded residents that buttons for Parktacular are available and information can be found at parktacular.org. He expressed the City Council's thanks to the many volunteers who help make this event a success. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Nancy Stroth, ity Clerk Jeff Jac .s,O' ay