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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/05/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Official minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota May 17, 2021 1. Call to order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1a. Pledge of allegiance 1b. Roll call Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag, Rachel Harris, Larry Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog Councilmembers absent: none Staff present: CIO (Mr. Pires), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Director of Building and Energy (Mr. Hoffman), Interim Deputy City Manager (Ms. Walsh), Interim Human Resources Officer (Ms. Timpone), Communications and Marketing Manager (Ms. Smith), Assistant Housing Supervisor (Ms. Olson), and Interim Administrative Services Officer (Ms. Solano) Guests: none 2. Presentations 2a. Recognition of donations Mayor Spano noted a $9,300 donation for two years of software and services from First Response Mental Health through their PeerConnect application for the St. Louis Park police department. 3. Approval of minutes 3a. Local board of appeal and equalization meeting minutes of April 12, 2021 It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the April 12, 2021 meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 3b. City council meeting minutes of April 5, 2021 Councilmember Rog noted on page 10, it should read, “…after reaching out…” Councilmember Dumalag noted on the March minute corrections, it should read, “HDR is a client of RLL.” DocuSign Envelope ID: 08032C6E-D4A9-4949-A9C4-9F196E313C90 City council meeting -2- May 17, 2021 It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the April 5, 2021 meeting minutes as amended. The motion passed 7-0. 4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar 4a. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2613-21 amending Section 36-74(a) and 162(b) pertaining to fences and yard definitions for accessory structures and approve summary ordinance for publication. 4b. Moved to 8b. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 21-053 approving acceptance of software and services for two years valued at $9,360 from First Response Mental Health through their PeerConnect application for the St. Louis Park police department. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 21-054 calling for a public hearing on June 21, 2021 regarding host approval for the Groves Academy project at 3200 Highway 100 South to be financed with revenue bonds to be issued by the City of Mayer. Councilmember Brausen requested that consent calendar item 4b be removed and placed on the Regular Agenda to 8b. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Kraft, to approve the agenda and items listed on the consent calendar as amended to move consent calendar item 4b to the regular agenda as item 8b; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and commissions 5a. Appointment of representatives to boards and commissions Councilmember Rog asked about alternates, appointments, and the priority list. Ms. Solano explained a person can only serve on one commission, so the first alternate would be appointed, or there would be recruitment of a new member . Councilmember Brausen stated there were alternates recommended for the three commissions he interviewed. Mayor Spano noted that Thom Miller is a former councilmember and was appointed to the housing authority. He stated Mr. Miller will not have any special influence on this commission because of his former status as a councilmember, adding this was discussed during the interview process. It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to appoint representatives to the boards and commissions as listed in exhibit A. The motion passed 7-0. DocuSign Envelope ID: 08032C6E-D4A9-4949-A9C4-9F196E313C90 City council meeting -3- May 17, 2021 6. Public hearings 6a. S & F Dining, LLC dba Dancing Ganesha – on -sale wine and 3.2 liquor license. Ms. Solano presented the staff report. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brausen stated this restaurant is in Ward 3 and he would appreciate Councilmember Harris making a motion. Councilmember Harris asked if this is the second location or if they are moving out of downtown. Ms. Solano stated this is their second location. Councilmember Kraft stated he is very excited for this restaurant to arrive, being he is a fan of Indian food. He noted there are several other Indian restaurants in St. Louis Park with wonderful food as well. It was moved by Councilmember Harris, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve application from S & F Dining, LLC dba Dancing Ganesha for an on-sale wine and on-sale 3.2 liquor license located at 8124 Hwy. 7. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none 8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions, and discussion items 8a. Second reading of an ordinance amending St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter . Ordinance No. 2614-21 It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to adopt Ordinance No. 2614-21, amending the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter to implement gender-neutral language in Sections 2.05, 12.02 (2), 12.18, 12.19, and 12.20 and to correct minor legal inconsistencies in Sections 3.01 and 11.03, and to approve a summary ordinance for publication. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Mobility sharing license for Bird Rides Inc. Resolution No. 21-055 Councilmember Brausen noted they will provide 50-75 scooters in May and he encouraged residents to reduce their carbon footprint by using these scooters. He asked for residents to give feedback on this program. DocuSign Envelope ID: 08032C6E-D4A9-4949-A9C4-9F196E313C90 City council meeting -4- May 17, 2021 Councilmember Kraft added Bird Rides has a license in Golden Valley and Minneapolis and he is excited to see how this goes. Councilmember Rog asked where the scooters can be used, such as on the protected bikeway on Dakota Avenue. Ms. Walsh stated yes, use on the road or the bikeway is acceptable. Councilmember Harris asked about the speed limit on the scooters and if that determines where they can drive. Ms. Walsh stated the scooters go about 15 mph and are allowed on trails and sidewalks. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to adopt Resolution No. 21-055 approving a mobility sharing license for Bird Rides, Inc. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Councilmember Rog stated it was fun to be with Councilmembers Dumalag and Kraft as well as Ms. Solano at the Wat Prom event this past Sunday. She said if folks were not able to be there, please plan on it next year. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: 08032C6E-D4A9-4949-A9C4-9F196E313C90