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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/07/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Iif Ste Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA JULY 18,2011 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 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: Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Environmental Coordinator (Mr. Vaughan), Recreation Supervisor (Ms. Abernathy), Summer Playground Director(Ms. Lee), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Hughes). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Playground Junior Leader Recognition Ms. Abernathy introduced Katie Lee, Summer Playground Director, and stated that there were 17 youth volunteers this summer who help staff with leading activities, games, and crafts for the program participants at eleven parks throughout the City. Mayor Jacobs then presented certificates to each of the Junior Leaders and thanked them for being positive role models in the community. 2b. MRPA Award of Excellence Ms. Walsh introduced Mr. Mike Polena from the Minnesota Parks and Recreation Association(MRPA). Mr. Polena complimented the City's staff, particularly Ms. Walsh and Mr. Birno, and acknowledged the City's partnership with District Energy to recycle the City's wood chips that helps to provide heat for downtown St. Paul. He stated that the MRPA consists of 900 members from all over the State and the City is being presented with an award for its partnership with District Energy. He then presented Ms. Walsh with a plaque from MRPA for setting a standard of excellence for 2010. Mr. Vaughan explained that District Energy has a biofuel burner in St. Paul that fuels approximately 80% of downtown St. Paul's heating and cooling. He stated that District Energy was interested in locating a distribution center on the west side of the metro for wood supply and the City formed a partnership with them for wood waste processing and distribution. He indicated that the City has participated in the project for five years and is a good example of environmental stewardship. City Council Meeting -2- July 18, 2011 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes June 13,2011 Councilmember Finkelstein indicated that Mayor Jacobs should not sign the June 20, 2011 minutes as noted on page 6 due to his absence. The minutes were approved as amended. 3b. Special Study Session Minutes June 20,2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Meeting Minutes June 20,2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. Special City Council Meeting Minutes June 27, 2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3e. Study Session Minutes June 27, 2011 Councilmember Sanger requested that the second sentence of the sixth paragraph on page 6 be revised to state "She stated that there are a number of nonprofit organizations that provide services paid for by the State that would be shutting down, might be cutting services, such as Cornerstone." 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. Adopt Resolution No. 11-067 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of $7,725.63 for the 2010 Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation Project - Project No. 2010-2200 with Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc., City Contract No. 127-10. 4b. Adopt Resolution No. 11-068 accepting the Project Report, establishing Improvement Project No. 2007-2400, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 2007-2400. 4c. Designate Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$118,060.00 for the 2011 Random Concrete Repair Project — Project No. 2011-0003, 0004, and 0006. City Council Meeting -3- July 18, 2011 4d. Designate Pearson Brothers, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of contract with the firm in the amount of $213,863.28 for Street Maintenance Project(Sealcoat Streets -Area 3 —Project No. 2011-0001). 4e. Designate Keys Well Drilling, Co. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$189,345.00 for the Water Project—Well Redevelopment(SLP 14) - Project No. 2011-1401. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 11-069 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of$79,631.13 for the 2009 Local Street Rehabilitation Project (Area 5) with ASTECH Corporation, Projects No. 2008-1000 and 2009-1300 - City Contract No. 36-09. 4g. Approve Resolution No. 11-070 adopting the Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. 4h. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes April 6, 2011. 4i. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 2011. 4j. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes June 8, 2011. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda 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 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing— Brewer Off-sale Malt Liquor License Steel Toe Brewing at 4848 W.35th St. Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and explained that Mr. Jason Schoneman has made application for a brewery off-sale malt liquor license for his state licensed small craft brewery located at 4848 W. 35th Street which includes office and warehouse space totaling 6,127 square feet. She indicated that the applicant has met all regulatory and construction codes allowing him to operate a brewery producing 3,500 barrels or less, with Steel Toe's annual production expected to be between 1,000-2,000 barrels. She stated that Steel Toe Brewery plans to sell malt liquor in 64-ounce containers known as growlers, similar to Granite City Brewing. She then introduced Mr. Jason Schoneman. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Mr. Jason Schoneman, owner of Steel Toe Brewing LLC, appeared before the City Council and expressed his thanks to City staff for their tremendous help. He particularly acknowledged Ms. Stroth and Mr. Hoffman for their assistance. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve application from Steel Toe Brewing LLC located at 4848 W. 35th St.for a Brewer Off-sale Malt Liquor License with the license term through March 1, 2012. The motion passed 7-0. City Council Meeting -4- July 18, 2011 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items 8a. 2011 Public Safety Dispatch Local 220 Labor Agreement Resolution No. 11-071 Ms. Deno presented the staff report and noted that this represents the last open contract for 2011 and took longer than the other contracts due to timing of schedules. She advised that the agreement is consistent with the City's other contracts and includes a wage increase of 0% for 2011, an employer contribution of $815 per month for health insurance, and a lump sum payment in the amount of$260. She added that the language regarding registered domestic partners was added consistent with the City's new ordinance. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to approve Resolution No. 11-071 Approving the Labor Agreement Between the City of St Louis Park and Public Safety Dispatchers Local#220 The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Temporary Uses—2"d Reading Ordinance No. 2402-11 Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and proposed ordinance amendment. He indicated that following the first reading on July 11, staff revised the ordinance to address Council's request to define the parameters for signage. He then recited the amended language contained in the ordinance at subsection c. Councilmember Ross requested clarification regarding the language pertaining to the duration of promotional signage on site prior to an event. Mr. Morrison explained that the each property in this district is allowed up to 80 square feet of signage under the standard Zoning Ordinance, but properties are only allowed to have signs 30 days per calendar year. He added that the provision in the Zoning Ordinance amendment would allow the event to display temporary signage on site for more than 30 days during the duration of an event. Mr. Locke stated that the sign ordinance currently allows signs on a property announcing an event on that property if it meets the City's standards in terms of size. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to adopt Ordinance No. 2402-11 amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Zoning Sections 36-82 and 36-142 relating to Temporary Uses and Carnivals and Festivals, and to approve the summary ordinance for publication. The motion passed 7-0. City Council Meeting -5- July 18, 2011 8c. Cavalia Temporary Use Permit Resolution No. 11-072 Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and explained that Cavalia has requested a temporary use permit to conduct its show at 1511 Utica Avenue South. He stated that the site is located in the southwest quadrant of Highways 394 and 100 on a 13 acre site which is part of the West End PUD. He advised that the Cavalia show is a mix of equestrian and performing arts, multimedia and special effects with shows scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. He stated that Cavalia plans to begin set-up on August 19 and complete the tear-down by November 18, with the first show scheduled for September 21. He added that the final scheduled show would be October 23, but could be extended to November 6. He reviewed the site plan and discussed traffic and temporary signage planned for the event. He indicated that the Police Department has reviewed the plan and requested two off- duty police officers two hours before the show and two hours after the show to help direct traffic and provide crowd control. He stated that Cavalia has agreed to and will pay for the two off-duty police officers and added that Cavalia has requested that the number of off-duty police officers be reduced to one or zero depending on need because Cavalia is confident the off-duty police officers will not be needed. He reviewed the proposed parking plan, noting that there are 680 parking spaces to the south which will provide ample parking in the area. He also reviewed the lighting plan and stated the impact of lighting will be minimal and is comparable to the lights currently in the Highway 394 and 100 area. Councilmember Ross expressed concern about illegal parking at some of the businesses in the area, particularly during business hours. Mr. Morrison stated that the shows will be held after business hours at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday and added that Duke has had conversations with the office tenants regarding their obligation to provide parking during business hours. He added that Duke is aware that patrons may be parking in private lots and Duke will be putting together a plan to address this. Councilmember Mavity asked if the parking on the surface parking lot will be paid parking or free. Mr. Morrison replied that parking in this lot will be$10. Councilmember Mavity indicated that most people will likely navigate to the free parking areas and expressed concern that the free parking will be used up, requiring moviegoers or other patrons to pay for parking. Mr. Morrison stated that Duke has been part of the City's conversations and it is anticipated that Cavalia patrons will park at the West End and dine at a restaurant prior to the show, with some patrons using the free parking available in the ramps and VIP patrons paying$10 to park close to the event. Councilmember Sanger indicated that the Cavalia show dates overlap with the International Film Festival at West End and expressed concern about demand for parking. City Council Meeting -6- July 18, 2011 Mr. Morrison stated that parking demand has been factored in and noted that there is a significant amount of parking available. He indicated that there will be approximately 600-800 cars arriving for the Cavalia show and all of these cars could park in the $10 spaces. He added that there are 1,900 parking spaces on the Duke property, 1,400 parking spaces at the theater, and 900 underground parking spaces. Mr. Locke pointed out that the International Film Festival uses the existing theater and does not represent a new addition to the parking demand for a typical movie night. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to adopt Resolution No. 11-072 Approving Cavalia's Application for Temporary Use Permit to Operate at 1511 Utica Avenue South. The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Golden Valley — Cavalia at The West End Mr. Locke presented the staff report and advised that the proposed Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Golden Valley makes it possible for St. Louis Park to treat the Golden Valley portion of the Cavalia site as if it were in St. Louis Park for all typical day-to-day operations, including inspections, police, etc. He noted that Golden Valley reserves its land use controls for the property located in Golden Valley and will be following the same process as the City related to land use approval. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve the proposed Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Golden Valley. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of National Night Out on August 2"d Councilmember Ross reminded residents of the Candidate Forum for City Council Candidates on Tuesday, July 19th, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Cia7 Nancy Stroth, •1y Clerk Jeff Jacob , ay