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Home My WebLink About2019/01/22 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Official minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota January 22, 2019 1. Call to Order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, and Margaret Rog. Councilmembers absent: Thom Miller. Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Project Engineer (Mr. Wiesen), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), CFO (Mr. Simon), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: None 1a. Pledge of allegiance 1b. Roll call Mayor Spano discussed the officer involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, January 19, 2019, in St. Louis Park. He stated the police officer is on administrative leave per city policy and standard procedure. Mayor Spano said family, friends, and the community want answers, and the Hennepin County Sherriff’s office is investigating, adding this may take some time before being finalized. Mayor Spano noted that waiting for those answers can be difficult, and the city understands that the lives of many people have been impacted. He stated the city offer its sympathies to the family and friends of the person who passed away, adding that regular updates will be posted on the city website, as Hennepin County makes them available. 2. Presentations – None 3. Approval of minutes 3a. Special study session minutes December 3, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the special study session meeting minutes of December 3, 2018, as presented. The motion passed 6-0. 3b. City council meeting minutes of December 3, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the city council meeting minutes of December 3, 2018, as presented. The motion passed 6-0. DocuSign Envelope ID: AFF3E76E-FAB7-4C16-8B77-74E062DF6FC1 City Council Meeting -2- January 22, 2019 3c. Study session minutes of December 10, 2018 Councilmember Rog noted on page 9, under item # 5, the correct spelling should be “Pollco”. Councilmember Mavity noted on page 3 in the first paragraph, it should read, “The city council does not have capacity to do outreach on every issue that the HRC deals with.” It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve the study session minutes of December 10, 2018, with corrections. The motion passed 6-0. 4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar 4a. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2551-19 adding electric vehicle supply equipment requirements to new and reconstructed parking structures and approve the Summary Ordinance for publication 4b. • Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2552-19 adding Section 36- 268 PUD 14 to the zoning code and amending the zoning map from O - Office to PUD 14 for the property located at 5235 Wayzata Boulevard, and approve the Summary Ordinance for publication. • Adopt Resolution No. 19-010 rescinding Resolution No. 93-101. • Adopt Resolution No. 19-011 amending Resolution No. 13-151. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 19-012 authorizing purchase of the tax forfeited single- family home located at 3611 Glenhurst Ave. S. for a demonstration project and affordable homeownership opportunity. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 19-013 authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions in front of 3144 Hampshire Avenue. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 19-014 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at 4114 Xenwood Ave. S., St. Louis Park, MN . P.I.D. 21-117- 21-31-0123. 4f. Adopt the following resolutions imposing civil penalt ies for liquor license violations according to the recommendation of the city manager: • Resolution No. 19-015 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 6, 2018 at Rackner, Inc. dba Bunny’s Bar & Grill, 5916 Excelsior Blvd. • Resolution No. 19-016 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on October 30, 2018 at SuperValu, Inc. dba Cub Liquor, 5370 16th St. W. 4g. Approve out-of-state travel of Mayor Jake Spano to attend the 87th Winter Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC on January 22 – 25, 2019. 4h. Adopt Resolution No. 19-017 authorizing the change of parking restriction on Zarthan Avenue between 39th Street and Cambridge Street in the Elmwood neighborhood. DocuSign Envelope ID: AFF3E76E-FAB7-4C16-8B77-74E062DF6FC1 City Council Meeting -3- January 22, 2019 4i. Adopt Resolution No. 19-018 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of $8,657.50 for the annual concrete replacement project with Ti - Zack Concrete, Inc. - Project No. 4018-0003, City Contract No. 31-18. 4j. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of Dec. 19, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the agenda as presented and items listed on the consent calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and commissions - None 6. Public hearings 6a. The Cooper, LLC dba The Local – Westend – on-sale intoxicating and on-sale Sunday liquor license. Ms. Carrillo Perez presented the staff report. She noted the establishment will be downsized and rebranded with a new name. It is set to re-open February 2019, and the new liquor license will be effective from February – March 1, 2020. Councilmember Brausen asked if the same ownership group will own the Local- Westend. Ms. Carrillo Perez answered yes. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. Councilmember Harris asked about the process of a new license, noting The Cooper already had a liquor license, and asked if the name change is the reason they need a new liquor license. Ms. Carrillo Perez stated the changes to the name and the size of the establishment required approval of the updated license. Councilmember Hallfin asked about the size of the establishment . Mr. Mattick stated anytime there is a size modification, or name change, the license needs to come back to council for amendment and approval. Councilmember Brausen stated The Cooper has been part of the community for a while, and has been enjoyed by many, adding he hopes the citizens of St. Louis Park will also enjoy going to the new establishment, The Local – Westend. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve the application from The Cooper, LLC dba The Local – Westend for an on-sale intoxicating and on-sale Sunday liquor license for the premises located at 1607 Park Place Boulevard. The motion passed 6-0. DocuSign Envelope ID: AFF3E76E-FAB7-4C16-8B77-74E062DF6FC1 City Council Meeting -4- January 22, 2019 6b. 2019 Pavement Management Project No. 4019-1000. Mr. Wiesen presented the staff report. He noted the project involves reconstruction, stormwater improvements, utility upgrades, and sidewalks as part of Connect the Park, to close gaps in the sidewalk system in this area. He stated total cost for the project is $5.7 million with construction going April – November, 2019. Councilmember Brausen asked if information related to rain garden options, as part of the project, can be given to residents in the area, noting these can help with the impact of stormwater run-off and can also be a good alternative to green turf. Mr. Wiesen stated that staff will provide this information to residents. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. Tyler Michelson, 7721 W. 13 ½ St., stated he is thankful for the proposed sidewalk which will connect to a park and pond in his neighborhood, and be helpful with wa lking with his children in the area. He noted he does, however, have concerns with narrowing the street from 30 to 28 feet, as it will make the street narrower, especially with parking on both sides. He noted that reducing the size of the street without adding sidewalks will be ineffective, and if it is more cost effective now to add the sidewalks, he suggests the city do this now. He noted the neighborhood has many young children and families and the sidewalks will be welcome. Karen Bule, 7711–13th Lane, stated at the end of 13th Lane there is a business and employees park in the area, noting it is already difficult getting out, and narrowing the street will make it more difficult. She stated visibility is poor and it will be a further hindrance and endangerment to folks in the neighborhood. She asked if sidewalks were proposed there. Ms. Heiser stated no, they are not. Ms. Bule stated retaining walls and narrowing the streets are dangerous. Mr. Wiesen, however, noted that 13th Lane is not proposed to be narrowed, adding staff can provide more information to Ms. Bule if needed. Tom Westlund, 2250 Quebec Ave. S., stated he has 3 children and concerns about his street, especially with traffic from school buses. He stated without a sidewalk on Quebec, there is a concern for safety, and he requests to have sidewalks on Quebec vs. Pennsylvania Avenue. Polly Sanko, 7712 W. 13 ½ St., stated she has concerns about her rock garden and older driveway, noting this project may take out her rock garden and she would have to install a new driveway. Mayor Spano stated if the city takes out a driveway, it is the city’s responsibility to replace it, adding that staff will follow up with Ms. Sanko. Mr. Wiesen confirmed that the city will replace anything that is removed, adding that staff will walk through this process with Ms. Sanko. DocuSign Envelope ID: AFF3E76E-FAB7-4C16-8B77-74E062DF6FC1 City Council Meeting -5- January 22, 2019 Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. Councilmember Harris stated she appreciates the city replacing what is disturbed during the project, and asked how this affects the public right-of-way, and if plantings on the public right-of-way would be restored. Mr. Wiesen stated yes, the city will replace sod or rocks at the end of the project, and work with residents throughout the construction process. Councilmember Harris asked in light of the issue with school buses on Quebec, is the city collaborating with the school district on safe routes and questioned how Quebec Avenue fits into this. Ms. Heiser stated yes, the city has collaborated with the school district on how buses get through this area and routing of school drop-offs. She added they will reach out again to the school district as it relates to this project . Councilmember Brausen invited residents to explain to the council and staff any issues they may have with the project; however, added the city has an obligation to maintain and replace the city’s infrastructure, and resident cooperation and patience is always appreciated. Councilmember Rog suggested residents view the changes chart on the city website for information, as it is a helpful tool. She also asked staff why sidewalks will be located on Pennsylvania vs. Quebec Ave. Ms. Heiser stated the Pennsylvania Avenue sidewalks are part of the Connect the Park project, and city council approved this project back in 2012 . She added this is the first time she has heard about the need for a sidewalk on Quebec Avenue, adding that staff can look at this and would need to do a public process to move forward. Councilmember Brausen stated he has attended all the public meetings related to this, noting that residents originally had concerns about Quebec Avenue because the soil is marshy there. He noted there were concerns about adding additional structure on Quebec Avenue, and that is the reason for narrowing the street and cutting down on pavement in that area. He also agreed with Ms. Heiser, stating there would be a need for additional public process on this, for further changes to be made . Mayor Spano explained no council action will be taken tonight and final action will be taken by council at the February 4, 2019 meeting. 6c. First reading of ordinance imposing a franchise fee on Northern States Power Co. (dba Xcel Energy). Mr. Simon presented the staff report. DocuSign Envelope ID: AFF3E76E-FAB7-4C16-8B77-74E062DF6FC1 City Council Meeting -6- January 22, 2019 Mayor Spano clarified this is a $1.50 increase for Xcel energy franchise fees and an additional $1.50 increase for CenterPoint franchise fees, for city residents. Councilmember Harris stated she received an email from a business in Ward 3 asking why the council is voting to increase utility fees and why there is not a special assessment for residents in specific construction areas. Mr. Simon explained several years ago the city decided to use the franchise fee as a way to lower the overall cost of the pavement management program instead of large special assessments. Councilmember Brausen clarified this is a monthly increase of the franchise fee, and Mr. Simon concurred. Councilmember Brausen also noted the city felt franchise fees more fairly distributed the burden, as all residents use the public right-of-way. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the first reading of an ordinance imposing a franchise fee on Xcel Energy and set second reading for February 4, 2019. The motion passed 6-0. 6d. First reading of ordinance imposing a franchise fee on CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation. Mr. Simon presented the staff report. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to approve the first reading of an ordinance imposing a franchise fee on CenterPoint Energy and set second reading for February 4, 2019. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the p ublic – None 8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items - None 9. Communications Councilmember Harris thanked planner Jennifer Monson for attending the Lennox Men’s Club meeting with her to speak about updates on the Texatonka business center. She noted there is a meeting tomorrow to close on the sale of the business center, adding this is a big change in her ward, and many are looking forward t o this. DocuSign Envelope ID: AFF3E76E-FAB7-4C16-8B77-74E062DF6FC1 City Council Meeting -7- January 22, 2019 Councilmember Brausen noted this Saturday, January 26 is the “Bundle Up - Winter Fun Day” at Oak Hill Park from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Mr. Harmening added all proceeds from the event go to funding the city’s summer concert series at Wolfe Park. Mayor Spano noted as folks are thinking about giving to different charities, STEP is expecting to see more and more demand on their services, so any gifts would be greatly appreciated. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: AFF3E76E-FAB7-4C16-8B77-74E062DF6FC1