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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/07/11 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular iff St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA JULY 11, 2011 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Phil Finkelstein. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Hughes). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations—None 3. Approval of Minutes—None 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a. Approve the lease agreements between the City and Zayo Group, LLC (Zayo) for communication equipment at Elevated Water Tower#2 (EWT#2) located at 5100 Park Glen Road and at Elevated Water Tower #3 (EWT #3) located at 8301 W. 34th Street 4b. Approve for Filing Parks &Rec Advisory Commission Minutes April 6, 2011 4c. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes April 26, 2011 It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Finkelstein absent). 5. Boards and Commissions—None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing—Off-Sale Liquor License—The Four Firkins Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and stated that Mr. Jason Alvey made application for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for The Four Firkins — Lagers, Ales and Wines, LLC, specialty beer store at 5630 West 36th Street. She indicated that The Four Firkins has been operating since 2008 at 8009 Minnetonka Boulevard and the new larger location will provide approximately 1,800 square feet. She advised that Mr. Alvey will begin construction at the new location once the off-sale liquor license is approved by the City. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Special City Council Meeting -2- July 11, 2011 Mr. Jason Alvey, owner of The Four Firkins, appeared before the City Council and stated that when he began operating his business three years ago, the concept was unproven and unique in Minnesota and his business is the only beer-only store in Minnesota. He added that the business has succeeded beyond his projections, has become a destination store for the Twin Cities and surrounding states, and has achieved recognition on an international level. He indicated that he looks forward to remaining part of the St. Louis Park community as his business continues to grow. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to The Four Firkins — Lagers, Ales and Wines, LLC, located at 5630 West 36`h Street with the license term commencing after the closure date of the current licensed premises location at 8009 Minnetonka Boulevard through remainder of the license term ending on March 1, 2012. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Finkelstein absent). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Temporary Uses— ls`Reading Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and proposed amendments to Sections 36-82 and 36-142 of the Zoning Ordinance. He advised that the amendments include allowing the City Council to approve temporary uses longer than 14 days with conditions, as well as allowing the City Council to approve a temporary sign plan. He added that the amendment also clarifies the definition of Carnivals and Festivals by removing the term "promotional events" because there is a separate section of the Code that regulates promotional events. Councilmember Ross asked if "promotional events" should be replaced with the term "special events" since there may be events other than festivals or carnivals taking place in the City, especially now that the Convention and Visitors Bureau is in place. Mr. Morrison explained that the Ordinance identifies carnivals and festivals as examples of types of events and authorized temporary uses would still be considered on a case by case basis. Councilmember Sanger expressed concern that there were no parameters suggested for how big temporary signs could be or for how long signs might be posted. Mr. Morrison advised that the length of time allowed for temporary signs coincides with the length of time the event is taking place. He stated that the City Council has the authority to approve the duration and size of signs, so when any event comes along, it is difficult to define the parameters within the Ordinance and staff chose to leave that open, subject to City Council approval. Special City Council Meeting -3- July 11, 2011 Councilmember Sanger indicated this could mean that a promoter of a festival could come in with an expansive signage plan, leaving the City in a position to negotiate against that type of plan, which could mean there are signs all over town. She requested that staff provide Council, between the first and second readings, with some guidelines relative to signage that are still flexible but not totally open-ended. Councilmember Ross agreed with Councilmember Sanger and indicated there could be advertising six months pnor to an event. She suggested that the signage provisions also state that signs must be removed within"x"number of days after an event. Councilmember Santa requested that the signage provisions include language regarding directional signs. Councilmember Mavity asked if the Code contains sufficient language to address safety issues, e.g., a ten-story tent. Mr. Morrison replied that this would be covered under the tent permit process. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to approve First Reading of Ordinance, Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning by Amending Sections 36-82 and 36-142, with the understanding that staff will make further amendments to the Ordinance consistent with Council comments regarding signage, to be presented at the Second Reading on July 18, 2011. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Finkelstein absent). 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs complimented staff on the great fireworks over the 4th of July. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Nancy Stroth, C Clerk Jeff Jac, I:``ayor