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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/08/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Iif St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 1, 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, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Police Lieutenant (Mr. Harcey), Westwood Hills Nature Center Program Aide (Ms. Haslerud), Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist(Mr. Pope), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Hughes). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Westwood Hills Nature Center Junior Naturalist Recognition Ms. Haslerud stated that the Junior Naturalists program was started many years ago when some kids approached staff about helping out at the Nature Center and the program has evolved over the past 21 years. She introduced Andrew Pope, Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist. Mr. Pope thanked the City Council for taking the time to honor the Junior Naturalists. He indicated that 56 volunteers were involved in the program this year who volunteered over 1,200 hours. He stated that all the volunteers have an amazing work ethic and will continue to be leaders in the community. Mayor Jacobs presented certificates to each of the Junior Naturalists and thanked them for their service to the community. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Special City Council Minutes July 11,2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Study Session Minutes July 11,2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Meeting Minutes July 18, 2011 The minutes were approved as presented. City Council Meeting -2- August 1, 2011 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 increasing the revolving line-of-credit that the City previously approved for Homes Within Reach (HWR), also known as West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (WHAHLT), from the current amount of $100,000, to $250,000. 4b. Designate American Liberty Construction Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of$347,000 for the City Hall Garage Roof Replacement Project No. 2009-1700. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 11-073 approving acceptance of monetary donation from Target Corporation in the amount of $600.00 to use toward the purchase of software for a GPS Tracker. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 11-074 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 9219 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 07- 117-21-32-0003. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 11-075 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 9601 W. 16th Street, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 01-117- 22-41-0122. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 11-076 authorizing removal of noise walls from the project. 4g. Approve Resolution No. 11-077 amending and restating Resolution No. 11-066 regarding disbursement of excess Project Fund balance to the Sunset Ridge Condominium Associations' replacement reserve fund. 4h. Approve for Vendor Claims. 4i. Approve for Filing Telecommunications Commission Minutes May 19, 2011. 4j. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes June 20, 2011. 4k. Reappointment of Citizen Representatives to Boards and Commissions. It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, 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 6-0 (Councilmember Omodt absent). 5. Boards and Commissions—None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License— El Patron Mexican Cuisine Ms. Stroth presented the staff report regarding an application from El GordoUno, Inc. dba El Patron Mexican Cuisine for an on-sale intoxicating with Sunday sales liquor license to be located at 8140 Highway 7. She stated that this establishment was previously owned by Mr. Baldo Valenzo, who was twice denied a liquor license, and Mr. Valenzo sold the City Council Meeting -3- August 1, 2011 property to Mr. James Reyes and Mr. Jose Vazquez. She noted that both applicants are aware of the past owner's inability to obtain a liquor license and the past owner no longer has an interest in the corporation. She advised that the new owners have agreed to work with the Police Department on liquor compliance and staff believes there is nothing to preclude the new owners from obtaining a liquor license. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Santa stated that in the past, there was some question about who owned the business and who was involved in running the business. She asked if those issues have been resolved to the City's satisfaction. She also asked staff to confirm that the new owners had no involvement in the previous complications that occurred on this property. Ms. Stroth replied that all issues with this property have been resolved to the City's satisfaction. She also confirmed that the new owners have no involvement with the previous owner. Councilmember Ross asked if the restaurant has retained the previous staff. Mr. James Reyes, co-owner of El Patron Mexican Cuisine, appeared before the City Council and stated that all new staff is in place. He expressed appreciation to City staff for their assistance throughout this process. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to approve application from El GordoUno, Inc dba El Patron Mexican Cuisine for an on-sale intoxicating with Sunday sales liquor license to be located at 8140 Highway 7 with the license term through March 1, 2012. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Omodt absent). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items-None 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of National Night Out tomorrow evening. He stated that there will be 129 official block parties and this is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and connect with others in your neighborhood. Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 9`h for the Councilmenber At Large"B" seat which is open to the entire City for voting. Councilmember Finkelstein expressed thanks to Mr. Elliott Royce, long-time St. Louis Park resident, for hosting the recent party at Wolfe Park. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. -71a4i-Gv- .d31;Ulie>n ,_.______ ( (ebth Nancy Strothh City Clerk Jeff Jac i s a or