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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/09/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular f/ISt. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 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, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, and Jake Spam. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Finance Supervisor (Mr. Heintz), Interim Director of Engineering (Mr. Sullivan), Associate Planner (Mr. Kelley), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Hughes). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations- None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Meeting Minutes August 19,2013 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 authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions on Glenhurst Avenue from south of W. 34th Street to Bass Lake Park and north of W. 34th Street to 3336 and 3341 Glenhurst Avenue. (moved to regular Agenda 8d) 4b. Approve a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Job's Daughters Foundation of Minnesota, Inc. for a wine tasting event to be held on October 19, 2013 at the Paul Revere Masonic Center, 6509 Walker Street in St. Louis Park. 4c. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2445-13 amending Chapter 32, Sec. 32-202 of the St. Louis Park City Code pertaining to the Repair of Leaks, and approve the summary ordinance for publication. City Council Meeting -2- September 3, 2013 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 13-124 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Minnesota Park and SportsTurf Managers Association ("MPSTMA") in the amount of $500 as compensation for expenses for Rick Beane to attend the 2014 STMA National Convention in San Antonio,Texas. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 13-125 approving acceptance of a donation from Minnesota Recreation and Park Association for NRPA Congress registration, hotel and airfare for Cindy Walsh to attend the 2014 National Recreation and Park Association Congress October 8-10, 2013 in Houston, Texas ($2,074.62). 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 13-126 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Advanced Disposal in the amount of$400 for the Great Pumpkin Carve event. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 13-127 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Becky Finnigan in the amount of$500 to replace a nameplate on a memorial bench and for plantings or programming needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center. 4h. Adopt Resolution No. 13-128 approving acceptance of monetary donations from friends and family in memory of Mary Patricia Hughes and Matthew Mezger in the amount of$320 for a tree or plantings by the trails in Wolfe Park. 4i. Authorize distribution of The West End AUAR Update. 4j. Adopt Resolution No. 13-129 approving the Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement between Oak Grove Commercial Capital, the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority, the City of St. Louis Park, and Excelsior & Grand LLC relative to Phase I of the Excelsior & Grand redevelopment project. 4k. Approve the Estoppel Certificate between the EDA, the City, Meridian Properties Real Estate Development, LLC, and Excelsior & Grand LLC relative to the Excelsior & Grand project. 41. Approve for filing Housing Authority Meeting Minutes July 10, 2013. 4m. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2013. 4n. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 7, 2013. 4o. Approve for filing Vendor Claims. 4p. Approve for filing Board of Zoning&Appeals Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013. 4q. Approve for filing Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes July 17, 2013. Mayor Jacobs noted that Consent Calendar item 4a has been removed and placed on the Regular Agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move Consent Calendar item 4a to the Regular Agenda as item 8d; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None City Council Meeting -3- September 3, 2013 6. Public Hearings -None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Adoption of the 2014 Preliminary General Fund Budget, 2014 Preliminary Property Tax and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levies. Resolution Nos. 13-130 and 13-131. Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and proposed 2014 Preliminary General Fund Budget, 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy, and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy. He advised that the recommended 3.5% increase in the property tax levy is less than the State statutory maximum of 5.76% and the proposed levy is spread over six funds to partially fund the operations of the City. He stated the proposed 2014 HRA Levy cannot exceed 0.0185% of the City's estimated market value and the maximum 2014 HRA Levy has been calculated at $949,359, which is $48,426 or 5.38% more than the 2013 HRA levy. He added the City's Truth in Taxation public hearing is proposed to be held on December 2, 2013, with adoption of the final 2014 budgets, 2014 property tax levy, 2014 HRA levy, 2014-2018 CIP, and 2014 utility rates taking place on December 16, 2013. Councilmember Sanger pointed out that the adoption of the preliminary levies by Council this evening means that Council is setting the ceiling on the levies and the levies cannot be increased but may be lowered between now and final adoption in December. Councilmember Mavity asked if the City has received final figures from Hennepin County with respect to the City's contribution to the fiscal disparities program. Mr. Swanson advised the City received final figures from Hennepin County last week and the City's fiscal disparities contribution has increased approximately $729,000 compared to the 2013 net contribution, adding this increase represents an approximate 1% increase in the City's net tax capacity. He advised this means that over the long term, the City is seeing steady or slight increases in its commercial and industrial properties as well as contributing a larger share to the fiscal disparities pool. Councilmember Sanger asked if this $729,000 increase has been factored into the 2014 budget. Mr. Swanson replied in the affirmative and explained that the City's increased contribution to the fiscal disparities pool impacts the City's tax rates but does not impact the City's budget, adding the proposed 3.5% increase in the Preliminary Property Tax Levy does not need to be adjusted as a result of the increased fiscal disparities contribution. Councilmember Hallfin asked how much the City would be receiving in Local Government Aid (LGA) in 2014. Mr. Swanson replied the City will receive $458,000 in LGA for 2014 and will also receive the same amount in 2015. He noted staff has suggested that the LGA funds City Council Meeting -4- September 3, 2013 remain in the Capital Replacement Fund and to not rely on LGA in the General Fund for the City's operations. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 13-130 Approving 2014 Proposed General Fund Budget, 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy, and Setting Public Hearing Date for the 2014 Budget and Final Property Tax Levy. The motion passed 7-0. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 13-131 Authorizing the Preliminary HRA Levy for 2014. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion — Minnehaha Creek Watershed. Resolution No. 13-132. Mr. Sullivan presented the staff report and explained that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD) presented this project as part of their long-range planning to improve the quality and manage the quantity of storm water runoff. He presented an aerial photo of the project area stating that MCWD plans to divert 217 acres of untreated storm water into a regional pond before being discharged to Minnehaha Creek. He advised that MCWD is paying all upfront costs of the project and the City would be responsible for long-term maintenance of the new storm sewer network within the City. Councilmember Spano noted the proposed project goes underneath the current freight rail and bike trail and asked if any discussions have taken place with the SWLRT Project Office (SPO) about this project and its potential impact on SWLRT. Mr. Sullivan replied that MCWD is part of the SWLRT process and the SPO is aware of MCWD's plans, adding the pipe is deep enough that it will not impact any future design of light rail, freight rail, and/or the bike trail in this area. It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 13-132 Supporting Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion Project. The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Conditional Use Permit — TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36`h Street West). Resolution No. 13-133. Mr. Kelley presented the staff report and explained that TCF has requested a CUP for in- vehicle sales and service at 8951 36th Street West, noting that TCF intends to move to the subject property and not add another bank location in the Knollwood area. He presented the site plan and stated the entrance would remain off Boone Avenue and the project includes four drive-thru lanes on the western side of the building with adequate stacking provided to meet the City's requirements. He indicated the western portion of the site is available for future redevelopment opportunities and the City has requested a sidewalk City Council Meeting -5- September 3, 2013 easement as part of the project. He presented a concept drawing of the building and stated the proposed one-story building is 2,800 square feet and is 35' to the top of the entrance façade. He indicated the landscape plan meets the City's requirements and includes 200 shrubs and trees. He stated the storm water management system has been approved by the City Engineer and includes an underground system on the site. He stated the applicant has provided 16 parking spaces adjacent to the building with access to 51 additional spaces through a shared parking arrangement with Target and Big Lots and indicated the building and drive-thru lanes exceed the City's setback requirements. Councilmember Santa requested clarification about the storm water system noting that this area has had significant storm water concerns in the past. She also asked about the height of the proposed building compared to the existing building. She noted that there is a change in elevation in the parking area and asked about the ADA ramp's location. Mr. Kelley advised that a new underground storm water system will be installed as part of this project and the City has a policy of requiring projects to hold a 100-year flood event on the site and release at the 10-year rate prior to completion of the project. He also pointed out that the ADA ramp referred to a pedestrian refuge in one of the parking lot islands being accessible. Mr. Mike Kraft, HTG Architects, 9300 Hennepin Town Road, Eden Prairie, appeared before the City Council on behalf of TCF Bank and stated that the new storm water management system was designed so that the piping will be extended within the system if and when the remainder of the property is developed. He stated the height of the proposed building is roughly the same as the height of the existing building, adding they have raised the entrance area a little. Councilmember Santa indicated there have been issues in the past related to parking and access and easements and urged the City to make sure all these issues are resolved and clearly spelled out prior to construction to avoid any questions in the future. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to adopt Resolution No. 13-133 Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Permit In-Vehicle Sales and Service for Property Located at 8951 36th Street West. The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Resolution Authorizing Installation of Permit Parking Restrictions on Glenhurst Avenue from South of W. 34`h Street to Bass Lake Park and North of W. 34th Street to 3336 and 3341 Glenhurst Avenue. Resolution No. 13-134. Mr. Sullivan presented the staff report and explained that a petition was received requesting permit parking along a portion of Glenhurst Avenue north of the Ellipse. He presented a graphic of the area and stated that the resident at 3341 Glenhurst Avenue has indicated they do not see a need for permit parking; as a result, the installation of permit parking has been revised to end at 3345 Glenhurst Avenue on the east side and to end at 3336 Glenhurst Avenue on the west side. Councilmember Mavity asked if there are any exceptions to the permit parking requirements. City Council Meeting -6- September 3, 2013 Mr. Sullivan advised there would be an exception for delivery trucks, e.g., UPS delivery trucks or Postal Service trucks, and those activities would still be allowed within the typical permit parking only zone. Councilmember Mavity requested that Council retain the option to reconsider how to deal with delivery trucks serving the commercial areas if parking becomes a continuing challenge in the neighborhood. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve Resolution No. 13-134, as amended, authorizing Installation of Permit Parking on Glenhurst Avenue South of W 34th Street and North of W. 34`h Street to 3336 and 3345 Glenhurst Avenue (Traffic Study No. 642). The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs asked residents to remain watchful of children waiting for the school bus and overall increased traffic with the start of the school year. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Nancy Stroth, ity Clerk Jeff J o s, ayor