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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/04/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular /IfSt. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA APRIL 20, 2015 1. Call to Order Mayor Pro Tern Spano called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m Councilmembers present. Mayor Pro Tern Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), City Clerk (Ms. Kennedy), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Recreation Superintendent (Mr. West), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes) la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Rec Center Public Service Worker John Monte and Engineering Technician Al Oliveira Mayor Pro Tern Spano recited the Resolution recognizing the contributions of and expressing appreciation to Public Service Worker John Monte He expressed the City Council's thanks to Mr. Monte and wished him the best in his retirement. Mayor Pro Tern Spano recited the Resolution recognizing the contnbutions of and expressing appreciation to Engineenng Technician Alan Oliveira and presented a plaque to Mr. Oliveira. He expressed the City Council's thanks to Mr Oliveira and wished him the best in his retirement. 2b. Recognition of the ACT on Alzheimer's—St. Louis Park Task Force Mr. John Lips introduced several members of the task force "ACT on Alzheimer's " Ms Annette Sandler provided background information regarding ACT on Alzheimer's and stated the mission of the project was to inspire all citizens to take action to create an inclusive, supportive, and dementia-friendly community by increasing awareness of Alzheimer's. She stated that ACT on Alzheimer's is a statewide, volunteer-driven initiative and St. Louis Park was recruited to serve as one of the pilot communities The task force was instrumental in creating an analysis tool to create an action plan toward becoming more dementia-friendly by raising awareness about Alzheimer's She discussed the educational programs being developed and thanked the leadership of St. Louis Park for supporting their work. Ms Amy Lieberman invited residents to attend a free lecture event on Monday, Apnl 27th, from 6:00-7.00 p.m. at the St. Louis Park Library. City Council Meeting -2- April 20, 2015 Mayor Pro Tern Spano thanked the task force members for all their work on this important issue. 2c. Accept Monetary Donation from the Rotary Club of St. Louis Park for the Summer Concert Series ($1,000) Mr. Shady Taha stated that the Rotary Club sponsored the Winter Fun Day in January and donations received at the event were provided to support the Summer Concert Series. He presented Mr. West with a check for$1,000 from the Rotary Club of St. Louis Park. Mr. West thanked the St. Louis Park Rotary Club for its generous donation 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Meeting March 9, 2015 Councilmember Sanger requested that the ninth paragraph on page 3 be revised to state "Councilmember Sanger stated that she understood the benefit of the program to Park Nicollet but questioned the impact it had on staff time and response times should other emergency situations arise during a home visit. She requested that the City collect and analyze data about the effectiveness of the program in terms of whether it has reduced the number of unnecessary 911 calls. - • - . - • . - - • -- - . . • . -. . --- - The minutes were approved as amended. 3b. City Council Meeting March 16, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. Special Study Session Meeting March 16, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. Study Session Meeting March 23, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented 3e. Special Study Session Meeting April 6, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented. 3f. City Council Meeting April 6, 2015 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 City Council Meeting -3- April 20, 2015 desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropnate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Adopt Resolution No. 15-054 to recognize Public Service Worker John Monte for his 39 years of service and Resolution No. 15-055 to recognize Engineering Technician Alan Oliveira for his 25 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park. 4b. • Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2464-15 vacating a public sewer easement and sewer construction easements, and approve the summary ordinance for publication. • Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2465-15 vacating a portion of the Utica Avenue South nght-of-way, and approve the summary ordinance for publication. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 15-056 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from the Rotary Club of St. Louis Park in the amount of$1,000 for the Recreation Division's Summer Concert Series. 4d. Approve a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Parktacular Inc. for their Annual Parktacular Celebration Block Party to be held June 19, 2015, at the Town Green located at Excelsior and Grand, 3815 Grand Way in St Louis Park. 4e. Approve a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School for an event to be held on May 12, 2015, at the Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 Cedar Lake Road in St. Louis Park. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 15-057 approving the Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Central Park West, LLC and Regalia Suites of Minneapolis, LLC. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 15-058 approving the Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Central Park West, LLC and OP4 SLP, LLC. 4h. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes of February 25, 2015. 4i. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes of March 4, 2015. 4j Approve for filing Environment & Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2015. It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, 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 (Mayor Jacobs absent) 5. Boards and Commissions -None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Thien's, Inc., dba St. Louis Park Liquor — Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Ms. Deno presented the staff report and explained the City received an application for an off-sale liquor license to reflect a change in ownership at St. Louis Park Liquor. The City Council Meeting -4- April 20, 2015 Police Department conducted a full background investigation on the applicant and found three violations related to the sale of alcohol to a minor, with the most recent violation occumng in 2013. She advised that staff met with the applicant to discuss the findings of the background investigation and to inform the applicant that staff would recommend denial of the application. Mayor Pro Tem Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present Mayor Pro Tern Spano closed the public heanng. Councilmember Brausen asked if the applicant attempted to present competent evidence showing sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of a licensee Ms. Deno replied the applicant did not present any competent evidence regarding rehabilitation and no additional information was submitted to the City. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to deny the application from Thien's, Inc, dba St. Louis Park Liquor,for an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License located at 6316 Minnetonka Boulevard. Councilmember Brausen stated he was uncomfortable denying an application based on a singular liquor store conviction, adding he wished the applicant had met the requirements of the Ordinance and attempted to provide evidence of sufficient rehabilitation. He advised that he would abstain from voting on this matter. The motion passed 5-0-1 (Councilmember Brausen abstain; Mayor Jacobs absent) It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution outlining the written findings of fact and reasons for denying the application pursuant to Minn Stat 364.05 for consideration at the May 4, 2015, City Council meeting The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Jacobs absent) 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items - None 9. Communications Mr. Harmening invited residents to STEP's annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, Apnl 23`', at Westwood Lutheran Church from 11:30 a m.-1:30 p m. and 4:30-6.30 p.m He stated that STEP is still looking for volunteers to assist at the event 10. Adjournment Mayor//// Pro m Sp o adjourned the meeti g,t 8.10 p m. Mehs a Kenne y, City Clerk J Sp. ie,l ayor Pro Tem