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City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 17, 2019
1. Call to order
Mayor Pro Tem Harris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Harris, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Anne
Mavity, and Margaret Rog.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jake Spano and Thom Miller.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City
Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Director of Community Development (Ms.
Barton), CFO (Mr. Simon), Financial Manager (Mr. Ebensteiner), Recreation Supervisor (Mr.
Rosa), Senior Management Analyst (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guests: guests of retiring police Officer Maki; Tamara Sullivan, SLP Rotary.
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
2. Presentations
2a. Presentation accepting monetary donation from the Rotary Club of St. Louis
Park
Ms. Sullivan, 10126 Drew Lane, Brooklyn Park, a member of the St. Louis Park Rotary,
presented a donation of $2,000 to Recreation Supervisor Nate Rosa for the Family
Movie Nights program, part of the Bundled Up event held on January 26, 2019 .
2b. Retirement recognition for Police Officer Dennis Maki
Chief Harcey introduced Officer Maki and thanked him for 23 years of dedicated service
to the police force. Mayor Pro Tem Harris presented the resolution from the mayor, city
manager, and city council. Officer Maki thanked his family and co-workers for their
support over the years, adding he is looking forward to early retirement.
2c. Recognition of donations
Mackenzie Ann Kerska donated an elliptical machine – a $500 value - for the police
department fitness facility.
2d. Comprehensive annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2018
Mr. Ebensteiner, Finance Manager, introduced Mr. Mol, the auditor from Redpath.
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Mr. Mol noted key financial points with the city council. He also stated after the council
reviews the report for 2018, it will be submitted to the Office of the State Auditor as
required and also submitted to the Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) to
be considered for the Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting certificate
program for which the city of St. Louis Park has been recognized for 35 consecutive
years.
Mr. Mol stated there were no items noted in the report on internal controls, presented
the report on legal compliance, and added the results all stated there were no material
financial statement adjustments identified during the audit.
Councilmember Brausen thanked Mr. Mol and staff for the report. He noted this is his
sixth year on the council and every year the report points to the great job staff is doing
on transparently administering a $60 million budget and maintaining the highest
standards. He noted the city conducted a bidding process last year for audit firms, and
continued on with Redpath, especially because of their practices of diversity .
3. Approval of minutes
3a. Joint city council and school board meeting minutes of April 16, 2019
It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to
approve the April 16, 2019 meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
3b. City council minutes of May 6, 2019
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve
the May 6, 2019 meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
3c. Study session minutes of May 13, 2019
Councilmember Mavity noted in the future study session planning section it should
read: Councilmember Mavity noted removing the pledge of allegiance from the agenda
at meetings in order to be a more welcoming community.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to
approve the May 13, 2019 meeting minutes as amended above.
The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
3d. City council minutes of May 20, 2019
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Councilmember Brausen noted on page 7, his comments should read, “Before
encouraging neighbors to do more with recycling and composting, he is also proud of
the fact the city was continuing to finetune this ordinance and press the local business
community to engage in best practices as far as sustainability goes.”
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve
the May 20, 2019 meeting minutes as amended above.
The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
3e. Rep. Omar meeting minutes of May 31, 2019
It should be noted that Councilmember Hallfin was in attendance at the meeting, for the
first half of the meeting only.
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve
the May 31, 2019 meeting minutes as amended above.
The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of April 27, through June
7, 2019.
4b. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance 2560-19 amending Division 9. M-X
Mixed Use and additional amendments relating to the M-X district allowed land
uses, density and building massing, and amendments relating to parking
regulations, sign regulations, and architectural design for properties in the M-X
district (Sections 36-115, 36-361, 36-362, and 36-366) and approve the Summary
Ordinance for publication.
4c. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance 2561-19 amending the Zero
Waste
Packaging Ordinance.
4d. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance 2562-19 amending Chapter 36 of
the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances regarding home occupations, and approve
the summary ordinance for publication.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 19-060 approving the First Amendment to the Preliminary
Development Agreement be-tween the EDA, city, and Sherman Associates
relative to the Beltline Blvd Station Redevelopment Site.
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 19-061 authorizing the city’s participation in local
performance measurement program.
4g. Approve out-of-state travel of Mayor Jake Spano to attend the National League
of Cities (NLC) Summer Board & Leadership Meeting in Indianapolis, IN on June
25-27, 2019.
4h. Authorize execution of an amendment to a professional services contract with
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) in the amount of
$470,925 for the 2019 SCADA system replacement project (5318 -5006).
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4i. Adopt Resolution No. 19-062 to recognize Dennis Maki for his 23 plus years of
service.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 19-063 approving acceptance of a monetary donation
from the Rotary Club of St. Louis Park in the amount of $2,000 for the Recreation
Division’s Family Movie Nights program.
4k. Moved to 8d.
4l. Adopt Resolution No. 19-064 supporting the City of St. Louis Park serving as a
2019-2020 MN GreenCorps member host site.
4m. Adopt Resolution No. 19-065 declaring the official intent of the City of St. Louis
Park to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued
by the city.
4n. Moved to 8e.
4o. Approve Resolution No. 19-066 amending Resolution No. 19-002 establishing
city council meeting dates for 2019.
4p. Adopt Resolution No. 19-072 approving a cooperative agreement and Use of
Facilities for School District Programs and City Programs.
4q. Adopt Resolution No. 19-067 approving a mobility sharing license for Skinny Labs
Inc., d/b/a Spin.
4r. Adopt a Resolution No. 19-068 approving acceptance of a donated Vision Fitness
Elliptical machine from Mackenzie Ann Kerska for the police department’s fitness
facility.
4s. Adopt Resolution No. 19-069 accepting work and authorizing final payment in
the amount of $4,095.46 for the rehabilitation of Water Treatment Plant #16,
Flag Avenue reservoir with Champion Coatings, Inc. (project No. 4018-5000, city
contract No. 139-18).
4t. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission minutes of February 11, 2019.
4u. Approve for filing Planning Commission minutes of March 20, 2019.
4v. Approve for filing Planning Commission minutes of April 3, 2019.
4w. Approve for filing Planning Commission minutes of April 17, 2019.
Councilmember Brausen requested that consent calendar item 4k and 4n be removed
and placed on the regular agenda to 8d and 8e.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve
the agenda and items listed on the consent calendar as amended to move consent
calendar item 4k and 4n to the regular agenda as item 8d and 8e; and to waive reading
of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
5. Boards and commissions - None
6. Public hearings - None
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the p ublic – None
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
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8a. Oak Park Village Apartments – private activity revenue bonds. Resolution No.
19-070.
Mr. Ebensteiner presented the staff report.
Councilmember Mavity noted the importance of maintaining affordability on units in St.
Louis Park, and anytime this is done it is a good thing. She stated she will recuse herself
from the vote due to her day job.
Councilmember Brausen agreed and added a major priority of this council is to promote
and maintain affordability, adding this costs the city very little. He noted this will
continue when the merits of the project foster the goals of the city.
Councilmember Rog stated this is an important part of the community, which supports
larger family sizes, and she is pleased to see Section 8 housing here will be affordable for
many more years. She is pleased to see this project going forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Harris added as the Ward 3 representative, she is happy with the open
space and patios the apartments provide for families. She requested that more
developments like this be built in St. Louis Park, adding she is grateful for maintaining
affordability in the community.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to adopt
Resolution No. 19-070, providing preliminary approval to the issuance of multifamily
housing revenue obligations and call for a public hearing.
The motion passed 4-0-1. (Councilmember Mavity abstained, Mayor Spano and
Councilmember Miller absent).
8b. Bridgewater Bank Corporate Center – planned unit development major
amendment
Mr. Walther presented the staff report. He stated council is being asked to approve the
first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning code related to the Bridgewater Bank
Corporate Center planned unit development to allow a larger restaurant and to set the
second reading for July 15, 2019.
Councilmember Mavity recused herself from the vote.
Councilmember Brausen stated he has some concerns about the success of fine dining,
but doesn’t want to micromanage the use of the property, so he will support this.
Mayor Pro Tem Harris added she appreciated the traffic analysis. She was concerned
about the area traffic, especially since it is already a busy area, but seeing the applicant
has made this change in use, which will reduce the impact of traffic in the area , which is
a positive, there will be a small excess for parking spaces as well.
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It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to
approve first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 36-268-PUD 13 of the zoning
code relating to the planned unit development (PUD) major amendment for the
Bridgewater Bank Corporate Center and to set the second reading for July 15, 2019 .
The motion passed 4-0-1. (Councilmember Mavity abstained, Mayor Spano and
Councilmember Miller absent).
8c. Zoning ordinance regarding mobile uses
Mr. Walther presented the staff report. He noted this is a change to the ordinance,
which addresses mobile use regulations to allow the “mobile use – food” to include
grocery sales, and allow mobile uses to locate at multiple-family residences. He added
that Twin Cities Mobile Market has asked about serving Hamilton House, which
prompted this ordinance change.
Councilmember Brausen appreciated that this has come forward and staff is responsive
to resident concerns for access to healthy foods. He stated this is an area with a lot of
multifamily housing, who have low means, adding this will be an opportunity to do
something wonderful for residents, and he will wholeheartedly support this .
Councilmember Rog asked how the mobile food truck got connected with Hamilton
House. Mr. Walther stated City of St. Louis Park’s Community Organizer Darius Gray
brought this to the city’s attention. Councilmember Rog stated this could be a great
resource to connect to other areas of the city over time.
Mr. Walther noted this change will allow food trucks to serve multi-family areas as well
as industrial/commercial or civic areas of the city.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to
approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the St. Louis Park Code of
ordinances regarding mobile uses, and set the second reading for July 15, 2019.
The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
8d. Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license – Beth El Synagogue
Councilmember Brausen stated this event will occur for the second year, and is a
fundraiser for Beth El to provide services for families in need throughout the
community. He noted the event takes place from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 30, 2019,
and added they will serve Steel Toe Beer, and tickets are relatively inexpensive. He
encouraged the public to attend the event.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve
a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Beth-El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St.,
intended for the Common Sound Music Festival to be held June 30, 2019.
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The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
8e. Amend the St. Louis Park city council rules of procedure. Resolution No. 19-
071.
Councilmember Brausen noted this relates to city council meeting start times and the
Pledge of Allegiance. He stated the council has discussed the rules and procedures and
also changing the city council meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m . He noted this
changed time will help folks have more accessibility to the meetings and in an earlier
timeframe. Additionally, Councilmember Brausen stated the council will forgo saying the
Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the city council meetings in order to create a more
welcoming environment, adding the Pledge will be said only at certain times, including
when the Boy Scouts are present at meetings.
Mr. Harmening stated if approved by the council, the changes will take place at the July
15, 2019 regular city council meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 19-071, amending the St. Louis Park City Council rules of procedure
relating to meeting start times and the pledge of allegiance.
The motion passed 5-0. (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Miller absent).
9. Communications
Councilmember Rog stated this Sunday, June 23, will be the Bike and Walk the Park
event starting at 12 noon at the SLP Nest. She added there will be a bike tour and
feedback session, with a 5-mile ride around the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Harris noted the fire department open house is Tuesday, June 18, from
5:30 – 7 p.m. It is a family event with demonstrations on fire safety. She also noted the
upcoming TexaTonka workshops to be held June 27 at the Lennox Community Center,
where folks can share ideas about what they want to see for the future of the Texas and
Minnetonka intersection. Additional information is available on the city website.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
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