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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/04/01 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Official minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota April 1, 2019 1. Call to order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog. Councilmembers absent: Tim Brausen Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Knutson), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Transportation Engineer (Mr. Manibog), Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Elkin), Communications Manager (Ms. Smith), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: None 1a. Pledge of allegiance 1b. Roll call 2. Presentations 2a. ParkTV month Mayor Spano read the proclamation into the record. He added that ParkTV is recognizing individuals and their commitment to local programming at an event on Thursday, April 4, from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall. Recognition for dedicated and talented community members will be celebrated, as well as building connec tions. 3. Approval of minutes 3a. City council meeting minutes of March 4, 2019 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve the March 4, 2019 city council meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Brausen absent). 3b. City council study session minutes of March 11, 2019 It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to approve the March 11, 2019 city council study session minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Brausen absent). DocuSign Envelope ID: 28CE1EA8-0F03-4BDE-B8A3-E343204D4E0E City council meeting -2- April 1, 2019 3c. City council meeting minutes of March 18, 2019 It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to approve the March 18, 2019 city council meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Brausen absent). 3d. City council special study session minutes of March 18, 2019 It was moved by Councilmember Harris, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve the March 18, 2019 city council special study session meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Brausen absent). 3. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar 4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of February 23, through March 22, 2019. 4b. Moved to 8c. 4c. Approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Church of the Holy Family at 5900 West Lake Street for their Spring Fling to be held May 11, 2019. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 19-044 approving final plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids (Project No. 4019-1500). 4e. Adopt the updated private activity revenue bond policy. 4f. Designate Valley Paving, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $9,134,4 38.93 for the 2019 Cedar Lake Road Project No. 4019-1100. 4g. Designate GMH Asphalt Corporation the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $6,250,317.48 for the 2019 Pavement Management Project No. 4019-1000. 4h. Approve for filing planning commission minutes of February 20, 2019. Councilmember Rog requested that consent calendar item 4b be removed and placed on the regular agenda as item 8c. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve the agenda and items listed on the consent calendar as amended and to move consent calendar item 4b to the regular agenda as item 8c; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilmember Brausen absent). 5. Boards and commissions – None. 6. Public hearings – None. 7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the p ublic – None. DocuSign Envelope ID: 28CE1EA8-0F03-4BDE-B8A3-E343204D4E0E City council meeting -3- April 1, 2019 8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items 8a. First reading of ordinance regulating mobility sharing operations Mr. Manibog presented the staff report. Councilmember Hallfin stated he supports this, but is cautiously optimistic, as he sees bike litter as a potential problem for the city. He added he wants to be cautious about this and revisit the ordinance in the fall. Councilmember Harris asked if there are guidelines for parking and storage of bikes and scooters when not in use. Mr. Manibog stated this is outside of the ordinance, and not part of the motion this evening. Councilmember Harris added it will be wise to get guidelines in place and to be proactive. She stated she will support the ordinance. Councilmember Mavity stated we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and with things changing so quickly, she would like to have the structure in place, noting the ordinance will help to facilitate that. She also stated she will support this, and asked if the ordinance will be consistent with what Minneapolis is doing, in light of St. Louis Park being part of the bike trails and the city’s proximity to the lakes. Mr. Manibog stated yes, the ordinance will cooperate with any other bordering city. Mayor Spano stated while he does support this, he has concerns about bikes being left around the city, and asked if there will be conditions in which bikes or scooters can be impounded, and how the city might handle this. Mr. Manibog stated if an abandoned bike creates a danger or hazard, it will be removed. He added in other agreements staff reviewed from across the country, there is an expected response time to have bikes removed, usually within 24 hours, adding this will be handled within the licensing agreement, but not within the ordinance. Councilmember Rog stated she has been in cities where scooters are picked up by residents and charged at home, and folks earn money for doing so . She added this encourages scooters to not to be left around, and new eco systems may develop around this. Councilmember Miller stated he is also excited about this ordinance, but he too has concerns. He asked when staff will be meeting with companies to review licensing agreements. Mr. Manibog stated the ordinance will be in effect by May 10, 2019 . Currently, staff is working on RFQ’s to companies, and waiting to hear back by end of day Friday, April 5, DocuSign Envelope ID: 28CE1EA8-0F03-4BDE-B8A3-E343204D4E0E City council meeting -4- April 1, 2019 to then review applications and make decisions. He stated the program will be in place this summer. Councilmember Harris added she wants to ensure residents have access to bikes to get to key destinations within the city including the West End a nd shopping centers. Mr. Manibog stated a minimum of 40% of the devices are deployed in certain sections of the city, including in many multi-family housing areas. He added access has all been reviewed through the equity lens. It was moved by Councilmember Harris, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve first reading of the ordinance regulating mobility sharing operations and set second reading for April 15, 2019. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Brausen absent). 8b. First reading of right-of-way ordinance Mr. Elkin presented the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve first reading of right-of-way ordinance and set second reading for April 15, 2019. The motion passed 6-0. (Councilmember Brausen absent). 8c. Historic Walker Lake area approving final plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids (4018-1050). Resolution No. 19-045. This item was moved from the consent agenda and Ms. Heiser was available for questions from the council. Councilmember Rog asked about street lights and the cost differential on standard vs. decorative lighting. Mr. Harmening stated currently the city is installing standard street lights, for safety and lighting in the district, noting that pedestrian level lighting can be added at a later date. Councilmember Rog asked if a special service district was added to the area at a later date, would there be added costs to then include decorative street lights in the Walker Lake Historic District. Ms. Heiser stated currently conduit will be laid in the area, and if there is a future special service district added, pedestrian-level lights can be added. In addition, standard street lights can also be traded out and reused elsewhere in the city. Councilmember Rog asked about poetry in the sidewalk. Ms. Heiser stated staff is looking into adding this to the project. DocuSign Envelope ID: 28CE1EA8-0F03-4BDE-B8A3-E343204D4E0E City council meeting -5- April 1, 2019 Councilmember Rog stated she was not clear on how it was settled related to investing in the Walker Lake Historic area, adding she hopes the city is not missing an opportunity right now, and she wants to think about the end user experience for residents. Councilmember Rog stated she also has concerns about a disruption in the area to businesses during construction, and asked about ways the city can be proactive during this time. Ms. Heiser stated staff is scheduling property and business owner meetings. She added the city parking lot will be kept open and signage and communication will be included in the project. Ms. Heiser stated staff will invite the business owners to the weekly construction meetings, and has developed an email list for notification, while two staff members are assigned to the project at all times. Councilmember Rog thanked staff for the great work being done to make this a reality, adding while infrastructure improvements are important, she also wants to stay on top of additional improvements in the future. Mayor Spano stated the Walker Lake project is a microcosm of the SWLRT project, adding this is an opportunity for all to think creatively on how to manage this. He added it would be helpful to have staff meet with the City of St. Paul related to outreach for the green line project, and also to make good use of communications, pop-up events, and working with the neighborhood creatively and early, in order to avoid challenges. Councilmember Harris stated this has been a long-awaited project, and the neighborhood is eager to move forward. As it relates to disruption in the area, she suggested there be an ‘adopt a business’ program implemented, and folks encouraged to proactively support these local businesses in order to ensure this remains a thriving neighborhood. Councilmember Miller added this is a big step in the soul of St. Louis Park, along with the Texatonka and Miracle Mile areas. He stated this project will help the high school and football field while revitalizing the entire school district. He added with the help of a grant to get things started, and the addition of businesses such as Sota clothing, the American Legion, and restaurants, there is momentum happening here. He stated he is in favor of these improvements and would also like to see more place making with lighting, art, and corridor improvements in the future. It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve Resolution No. 19-045 approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids (4018-1050). The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Brausen absent). DocuSign Envelope ID: 28CE1EA8-0F03-4BDE-B8A3-E343204D4E0E City council meeting -6- April 1, 2019 9. Communications Councilmember Rog reminded folks about the ParkTV reception on Thursday, April 4, from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: 28CE1EA8-0F03-4BDE-B8A3-E343204D4E0E