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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/02/03 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular IIf St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK,MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 3,2014 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), Director of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Hughes). Guest: Jean Olson(Community Outreach Coordinator, Health in the Park). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Proclamation Honoring Susan Schneck Mayor Jacobs recited the Proclamation honoring Susan Schneck for her service as president of Friends of the Arts and thanked her for her countless hours of supporting the community through Friends of the Arts. Ms. Schneck stated it has been a wonderful experience serving on Friends of the Arts and she has been honored to serve and thanked everyone for helping to create a firm foundation of art as an integral part of the lives of all residents. Councilmember Mavity expressed gratitude for Ms. Schneck's leadership and stated that her efforts and the efforts of her colleagues helped bring about a policy that requires public art in all new developments in the City and creates a legacy for a much more interesting and vibrant community, moving forward. Councilmember Sanger expressed thanks to Friends of the Arts for the emphasis they placed on understanding the value and importance of esthetics throughout the City. 2b. Update on Health in the Park Ms. Olson stated she is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Health in the Park (HIP) and advised that the HIP team has had an opportunity to talk with hundreds of citizens and has learned firsthand what it means to be a connected and engaged community. She stated that citizens have consistently reinforced the notion of "Why HIP?" as a commitment to create connections and conversations that will inspire healthy individuals. She advised that the focus groups had over 200 participants that included interested citizens, neighborhood association leaders, high school students, senior City Council Meeting -2- February 3, 2014 citizens, English language learners, as well as representatives from the faith community; in addition, the HIP team also received insight from a diverse steering group that are passionately committed to the mission of working to connect and engage the community in the HIP conversation. She advised that two citywide conversations have been scheduled on Thursday, February 20th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Marriott West Hotel, and on Sunday, March 2nd, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Central Community Center and these meetings will help the HIP team define strategies and priorities for phase 2. She noted that these meetings include free child care and free transportation. She thanked the City's communications specialists who have provided assistance in developing a tool kit as well as putting together a communications plan for increasing visibility. She stated they also have a strong partner in Twin Cities Public Television that is creating a 30-minute documentary that will include interviews with people to tell the story through their eyes with the hope that the documentary will serve as a model for other communities. She thanked the City Council for setting the bar for what it means to be a responsible citizen and responsible part of St. Louis Park and requested that the City Council wear their HIP buttons and encourage residents to attend the citywide conversations. She stated further information is available at www.hipslp.org or by calling(952) 928-2858. Councilmember Sanger requested further information about expected outcomes. Ms. Olson stated they have not yet identified specific outcomes, but at the end of three years, she would like residents to know what HIP is and be able to talk about it. She added this is not government saying what health is but rather it is the partners working together to provide ideas on what can be done to make small changes in a community, similar to the Children First initiative. Councilmember Brausen thanked Ms. Olson and the HIP team for their efforts and encouraged them to work with City staff to notify the various Boards and Commissions about this initiative and the upcoming citywide conversations. 3. Approval of Minutes-None 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. 14-011 for 2014 Liquor License Renewals for the license year term of March 1, 2014 through March 1, 2015. City Council Meeting -3- February 3, 2014 4b. Adopt the following Resolutions Imposing Civil Penalties for Liquor License Violations according to the recommendation of the City Manager: • Resolution No. 14-012 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 30, 2013, at Jennings' Liquor Store, 4631 Excelsior Boulevard. • Resolution No. 14-013 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 26, 2013, at Knollwood Liquor, 7924 Hwy. 7, Suite A. • Resolution No. 14-014 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 26, 2013, at Liquor Boy, 5620 Cedar Lake Road. • Resolution No. 14-015 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 30, 2013, at Rainbow Foods #8803 (grocery store), 5370 16th Street West. • Resolution No. 14-016 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 26, 2013, at Rainbow Foods #8903 (liquor store), 5370 16th Street West. • Resolution No. 14-017 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2013, at St. Louis Park Liquor, 6316 Minnetonka Boulevard. • Resolution No. 14-018 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2013, at Thanh Do, 8028 Minnetonka Boulevard. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 14-019 authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions at 2817 Brunswick Avenue South. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 14-020 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Girl Scout Troop 14233 in the amount of$300 for Westwood Hills Nature Center. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 14-021 appointing Hennepin County, MN as agent with respect to a public hearing regarding housing developments and the issuance of revenue obligations for the benefit of Homeward Bound, Inc. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 14-022 approving acceptance of a donation from Push Pedal Pull (PPP), which includes $200 in small accessory prizes and one piece of large equipment (treadmill, elliptical, or bike) for our Community Conversation events related to Health in the Park. 4g. Approve for filing Vendor Claims. Mayor Jacobs noted the request for public comment related to Consent Calendar item 4b. Mr. Larry Jones, 3000 Highway 100 South, appeared before the City Council and noted that Rainbow Foods was cited twice in the same day and asked why this was not considered a second violation. Ms. Deno explained that under our policy it is considered one violation. Councilmember Brausen requested that Council acknowledge the donations from Girl Scout Troop 14233 and Push Pedal Pull. 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. City Council Meeting I -4- February 3, 2014 5. Boards and Conunissions-None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Weinberg Brothers Investments Co., LLC, dba Prime Grille On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and explained that the City received an application from Weinberg Brothers Investments Co., LLC, dba Prime Grille for an on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license located at 4224 Minnetonka Boulevard. She stated that Prime Grille will be a kosher deli style restaurant with indoor seating for 50 and outdoor seating for 12. She then introduced Mark Weinberg, Eugene Weinberg, and Meyer Roberts. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve application from Weinberg Brothers Investments Co., LLC, dba Prime Grille,for an on- sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License to be located at 4224 Minnetonka Boulevard, with the license term through March 1, 2015. The motion passed 7-0 6b. On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor License — Yard House USA, Inc. Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and stated the City received an application for an on- sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor license from Yard House USA, Inc., for the premises located at 1665 Park Place Boulevard. She stated the premises will include 337 seats inside and an outdoor covered patio area seating 70. She then introduced Ms. Nicole Loggia, the General Manager of Yard House#8354. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve application from Yard House USA, Inc., dba Yard House #8354,for an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor license to be located at 1665 Park Place Boulevard, with the license term through March 1, 2015. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests,Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances,Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local #206 Police Officers Labor Agreement 2014-2015. Resolution No. 14-023. City Council Meeting -5- February 3, 2014 Ms. Deno presented the staff report and explained that the LELS Local #206 contract is a two-year contract with a 2% wage increase for 2014 and a 2.5% wage increase for 2015 and the employer contribution for health insurance is consistent with other groups for 2014. She advised that the contract includes assignment pay for staff that are trained and assigned as crisis negotiators in the amount of$360 paid at completion of assignment. It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 14-023 Approving the Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local#206 Police Officers (January 1, 2014 —December 31, 2015). The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of the Remodeling Fair on Sunday, February 23`', from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins. He reported that the City received the SWLRT report last week and was surprised and disappointed in the report, adding that the City's engineers are currently reviewing the report. He stated the City believes the report is incomplete, that the report may be based on inaccurate information, and the City has questioned how a new route could be identified so late in the game. He stated if this option is back on the table, the City believes that all options should be on the table including the Kenilworth option. He advised that the Corridor Management Committee will be meeting on February 5th at 10:00 a.m.; in addition, the Met Council meets on February 5th at 3:30 p.m. and the meeting is streamed live on the Met Council website. He stated that town hall meetings are scheduled on Monday, February 10th, from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at Dunwoody, and on Wednesday, February 12t1, from 6:00-9:30 p.m. at St. Louis Park High School. Councilmember Spano advised that the author of the most recent report is going to be at the Corridor Management Committee meeting on Wednesday. He added that the Met Council has posted the entire report on their website. Mayor Jacobs extended condolences to the Mondale family on the recent passing of Joan Mondale. Mayor Jacobs also extended condolences to the family of Ann Thomas. He stated that Ann was the cofounder of the Day One celebration and was a champion of the arts. Councilmember Hallfin announced that the St. Louis Park Dugout Club is having a fundraiser to help pay for the scoreboard at Derrick Keller field. He stated that Chipotle has agreed to donate half their proceeds on Tuesday, February 11th, to the Dugout Club. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jaco s ayo