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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/05/10 - ADMIN - Minutes - Economic Development Authority - Study SessionJ M I N U T ES C I T Y C O UN C I L /E D A STUDY SESSION ST. LOUIS PAR K, MINN ESOTA Monday, May 10, 1993 MICROFILMED The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Lyle Hanks. Present were Lyle Hanks, Allen Friedman, Larry Mitchell, Dorfman, Jeff Jacobs, George Haun, Keith Meland, Charles Clint Pires, Carroll Buracker, Les Adams, Robert Gill, Tauber, Don Rambow, Gary Stout, Michael Lander, Robert Dave Hagen, Jim Grube, Randy Manthy, Rod Walker and Larson. l ) Gail Meyer, Marcia Ehlers, Robert 1. Fire Department Management Study - Phase I Carroll Buracker summarized the major comments from individual interviews with Councilmembers. These comments focused on the appropriateness of multi-family housing inspections in the Fire Department, station locations, the proper role of the Fire Department in emergency medical services, shift options, response times, mutual aid and paid part-time staffing options. Council expressed a strong interest in providing quality fire management services in as cost-effective and efficient a manner as possible. Carroll Buracker stated that he would process Council and staff input to draft a mission statement and goals for Council review in June 1993. 2. Suburban Regional Hennepin Parks Marcia Tauber, the City's representative to the Suburban Regional Hennepin Parks System, was in attendance to summarize current activities and introduce herself to the Council for purposes of future activities. Efforts are underway to sell bonds by the end of May for trail and park development (e.g., Lake Minnetonka and Bryant Lake Regional Parks), creating lighted skiing at Elm Creek and Highland Regional Parks and determining the future of the Coon Rapids dam. Ms. Tauber invited input and questions from Council. She was thanked for addressing the Council. 3. Restructure of City Bond Issue Robert Ehlers and Don Rambow described the benefits of restructuring the City's bond issue due to lower interest rates. The refinancing would save an estimated $67,000. While there is the potential for interest rates to fall even further, Council directed staff to proceed with the restructuring at this time. 4. 31st and Inglewood development proposal (EDA) Gary Stout and Michael Lander development in this area. townhouses and apartments townhouses. Both concepts presented two concept plans for a One concept included a mix of while the second included just would include existing commercial 1. MICROFILMED enterprises. Mr. Lander stated that he intends to return to the EDA at its June 7 meeting to present a more refined concept and a request to be designated as the exclusive developer for the area. He stated that the next step would be approximately four months in duration to bring together project components and return to the EDA. Mr. Stout indicated that approximately $3 million of financing for purposes of land acquisition and demolition be required. Such financing could occur in stages. public would The EDA expressed a desire to look at additional information about the proposal prior to making any kind of commitment. Mr. Stout stated that the EDA needs to decide if it wants this area redeveloped, the desirable type of development, its desire to allow someone four months to compile information necessary for decision-making and its ability to make a commitment to the project after seeing the proposal. President Meland directed EDA staff to monitor the proposal and the potential for existing contamination on the site. 5. Permit fees and Planning activity fees Council directed staff to take steps to implement the fees as proposed in staff's report. 6. City entry signs Randy Manthy described the volunteer work he has completed on entry sign concepts. The major theme of the signs was "The Park." He developed the icon of a tree cluster and Council felt positive about it. Council asked Mr. Manthy if he would continue to develop his concepts and contact John Smith who had also offered some assistance in this area. Mr. Manthy responded affirmatively and he was thanked for his work. 7. Operation Rescue Rod Walker described efforts of the Police Department, other law enforcement agencies and the judicial system to manage the upcoming events related to Operation Rescue. 8. Park Hill neighborhood traffic Council received the follow-up report it had requested and took no additional action. 9. Capital Improvement Program Jim Grube reviewed Council-suggested additions to the 1993-97 Capital Improvement Program and revenue sources for the Hampshire Ave./Minnetonka Blvd. signal. He also indicated that the parking lot by Bass Lake was scheduled for construction in 1994. 2. M IC R O F IL M E D Council had no additional changes to the proposed CIP; staff will proceed with preparing the CIP for official adoption. thus, Council Staff was regarding Place. 10. North/South frontage roads: County Road 25 Council rate at directed May 17. also directed to proceed working with Park Nicollet pre-cast concrete siding on the garage ramp at Tower reviewed this project, its need and proposed assessment approximately $25/foot. Following discussion, Council staff to return this project for formal consideration on 11. Police station update Council reviewed and expressed satisfaction with the status of the Police station construction, budget, schedule and furniture request. Staff will return to Council with its furniture request for official action. 12. Animal control procedures/Costs/Revenues Council reviewed the information it had requested, then directed staff to remove from the ordinance the option of charging a misdemeanor to owners of unconfined or unlicensed dogs. 13. Youth members on boards/commissions Council purpose directed staff to contact the City high schools for of recruiting youth members to serve on boards the and commissions. 14. Vision 2010/Council retreat Charles Meyer reviewed the concept of having senior staff present at the 1993 retreat, tentatively scheduled for sometime in the July 6-9 timeframe. He also described the desirability of a facilitator to aid Council in developing short-range goals and the groundwork for strategic planning (i.e., Vision 2010) Council was pleased with these initiatives for the retreat. 15. City of Minnetonka land annexation Staff was given direction Minnetonka's desire to annex development in exchange for a also directed to speak with the to continue consideration of land just north of the Amhurst one-time cash outlay. Staff was property owner when appropriate. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Clint Pires, Recording GA ea Secretary 3.