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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/01/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular (2) Jfl St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JANUARY 3, 2012 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano. Councilmember absent: Julia Ross. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Hughes). la. Elected Officials Oath of Office Judge Allen Oleisky performed the swearing in of the following elected officials of the City of St. Louis Park for four year terms commencing January 3, 2012: Jeffrey Jacobs—Mayor Steve Hallfin—Councilmember At Large A Jake Spano—Councilmember At Large B lb. Pledge of Allegiance lc. Roll Call 2. Presentations -None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes December 12, 2011 Councilmember Mavity requested that a paragraph be added after the eighth paragraph on page 4 that states "It was the consensus of the City Council to pursue improvements at the Beltline crossing that include (1) making crossing rules at this location consistent with those at the Wooddale crossing, (2) creating or painting a pedestrian crosswalk at this location, and (3) exploring the feasibility of additional safety features at this location including a raised crosswalk and HAWK signaling." The minutes were approved as amended. 3b. Special City Council Meeting/Closed Executive Session Minutes December 19, 2011 The minutes were approved as presented. Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 3, 2012 3c. City Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2011 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. Adopt Resolution No. 12-001 declaring 2012 City Council Meeting Dates. 4b. Approve Resolution No. 12-002 designating the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as the City's Official Newspaper for year 2012. 4c. Designate Magney Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $708,000.00 for Water Project—Water Treatment Plant No. 6—Project No. 2010-1300. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 12-003 authorizing execution of an Agency Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation providing for the Commissioner of Transportation to act as the City's agent in accepting federal aid funds for transportation related projects. 4e. Approve for filing Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes October 6, 2011. 4f. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes October 19, 2011. 4g. Approve for filing Vendor Claims. 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 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent). 5. Boards and Commissions -None 6. Public Hearings -None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Designating 2012 Mayor Pro Tem Resolution No. 12-004 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 12-004 Appointing Susan Sanger to the Office of Mayor Pro Tem for the Year 2012. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent). City Council Meeting -3- January 3, 2012 8b. Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Variances. Ordinance No. 2409-12 Mr. Locke presented the staff report and explained that at the First Reading of the proposed amendments, Council requested that staff work with the City Attorney to clarify Section (3)(a). He advised that it was determined that the language contained in the First Reading should not be amended because it reflects precisely what is contained in the State Statute. He added that Council's concern was the proposed amendment would vary uses and the kinds of activities that could happen in a given zone, but as the City Attorney pointed out, there is language in State law as well as the City's Ordinance that specifically states this cannot be done. Councilmember Mavity asked if all of the conditions outlined in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) in each of Sections (3) and (4)must be met before granting a variance request or whether an applicant need only meet one condition in order to be granted a variance. Mr. Scott advised that all of the conditions outlined in subparagraphs (a) (b), (c), and (d) in each of Sections (3) and (4) must be met before granting a variance request. He stated that the word "and" should be added at the end of subparagraphs in each of these sections to make it clear that all these conditions must be met. He added that Council can approve the Second Reading with direction to staff to revise subparagraphs (a) (b), (c), and (d) in both Sections (3) and (4)by adding semicolons and the word"and". It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2409-12 Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning by Amending Sections 36-4 Definitions and 36-33(d) Variances and to direct staff to revise subparagraphs (a) (b), (c), and (d) in both Sections (3) and (4) by adding semicolons and the word "and"at the end of each subparagraph. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent). 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs welcomed Councilmembers Steve Hallfin and Jake Spano. Councilmember Santa reminded residents of the Vision Community Check-in on Thursday, January 12a', from 6:00-9:00 p.m. taking place in Council Chambers and encouraged everyone interested to take part in the meeting. Councilmember Hallfin stated he visited Jack Jablonski, the Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey player who was injured on Friday night. He indicated that a gentleman who suffered a similar injury 12 years ago also visited with Jack and is able to walk and went on to play college hockey, and this lifted the spirits of everyone. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. .Kt_ Nancy Stroth,, ity Clerk Jeff J.co s, M• or