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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/11/21 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular1 11l St. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA NOVEMBER 21, 2016 1. Call to Order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Simon), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: None. la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. American Legion Post 282 Donations Fire Chief Koering introduced Commander Brad Johnson and Sergeant at Arms Andrew Tift from American Legion Post 282. Commander Johnson and Sergeant at Arms Tift presented a check to the council in the amount of $5,000 to fund the initial purchase and implementation of the residential Knox Box key vault program. They also presented a second check to the Police Department in the amount of $3,000 to fund the Police Bike Patrol Program. Mayor Spano thanked the American Legion for their very generous donations. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Study Session Minutes October 10, 2016 Councilmember Brausen noted that a sentence should be added to Section 5 under the discussion of naming the new outdoor rec center at Wolfe Park as follows: "Councilmember Brausen stated he viewed the name The Roc as too utilitarian and felt the name had already been commanded by actor Dwyane Johnson." Councilmember Sanger noted on page 4, Sch paragraph, the sentence should read "....planes used to be more spread out, but lining up in a narrower band." Councilmember Lindberg noted on page 7, 3`a paragraph, the last sentence should be stricken. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve the Study Session Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2016 as corrected. City Council Meeting -2- November 21, 2016 The motion passed 7-0. 3b. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Miller seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the Study Session Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2016 as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 3c. City Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 Councilmember Brausen noted that item 6b, page 11, 3rd paragraph, should read: "Councilmember Brausen stated that when it comes to the right-of-way, he views its purpose first and foremost to provide for the safe movement of people, by walking, biking, and driving." Councilmember Miller noted that item 6b, page 12, 4'1' line should read: "...he looked into the Rhode Island Avenue plans." It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2016 as corrected. The motion passed 7-0. 3d. Special City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2016 as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 3e. Special Session Meeting Minutes October 24, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the Special Session Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2016 as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a. Adopt Resolution No. 16-146 authorizing Worker's Compensation insurance renewal effective December 1, 2016 and ongoing. 4b. Adopt Resolution No. 16-147 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from the American Legion Post 282 in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund the initial purchase and implementation of the residential Knox Box key vault program. 4c. Authorize execution of a contract with S & S Tree and Horticultural Specialists, Inc., as the 2017 - 2019 (3 -year contract) Boulevard Tree Pruning contractor in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per year. City Council Meeting -3- November 21, 2016 5. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 16-148 of Support for Sela Group's submission of a grant application to the Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program for its Parkway 25 Project. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 16-149 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 7606 North Street, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D. 20-117-21- 21-0060. It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the Agenda as presented on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 7-0. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Roitenberg Family Assisted Living Private Activity Revenue Bond Refinancing. Resolution No. 16-150 Mr. Simon presented the staff report. He explained that the city has previously issued private activity revenue bonds to refinance the acquisition, development, construction, and equipping of a 76 -unit multifamily housing development for the benefit of Sholom Community Alliance, located at 3610 Philip Parkway. This development is operated as an assisted living and memory care facility for seniors. The project is owned and operated by Sholom and was designed and is used for rental occupancy. Nursing, medical, personal care, and other health-related assisted living services are available to residents on a 24-hour basis. Mr. Simon stated that Sholom has proposed to refinance the project through prepayment of prior bonds and is requesting that the city issue its revenue bonds, in one or more series, as taxable or tax-exempt obligations. The city has no liability regarding repayment on these bonds. Pending approval this evening, the bonds will close in the next few weeks. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt Resolution No. 16-150, Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds for the Benefit of Sholom Community Alliance, LLC; and Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution of Delivery of the Revenue Bonds and Related Documents. The motion passed 7-0. Communications Councilmember Brausen asked if skating would begin on December 1 at the new outdoor recreation facility (soon to be known as The Roc). Mr. Harmening stated skating would City Council Meeting -4- November 21, 2016 begin on December 5. Councilmember Brausen encouraged residents to come out and take advantage of the new skating opportunity. Councilmember Brausen noted that this past week he and Councilmember Hallfm attended the National League of Cities Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, to learn about housing, development, parks and environmental causes, and to network with city officials from neighboring communities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth. He thanked the city for giving them the opportunity to attend this conference, noting they will share their learnings and documents from the conference with City Manager Harmening. Councilmember Brausen commented on the recent closing of Beek's Pizza in St. Louis Park. He stated that the property is for sale. On behalf of the council, he thanked the owners for their service since 1957, noting all the many events hosted there over the years. He added that Beek's Pizza will be sorely missed. Mayor Spano clarified on the aforementioned conference that Councihnembers Brausen and Hallfm attended. He stated he has also attended in the past, and while attendees have the opportunity to network with local city officials, there are city officials from all over the country, as well. He added it is a great learning opportunity and can have a direct impact on various topics. Great feedback and valuable ideas are exchanged. Mayor Spano reported that the League of American Bicyclists named St. Louis Park a Bicycle Friendly Community, noting the city has made a great investment to promote bicycling. He congratulated all the bikers in St. Louis Park who have helped to move bicycling forward in St. Louis Park. 8. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Meliss Kenne y, City Clerk