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MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 19, 2016
1. Call to Order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Steve IIallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity,
Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: Tim Brausen.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), City Clerk (Ms.
Kennedy), Inspections Director (Mr. Hoffman), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Staple).
Guests: Dana Nelson, Metropolitan Airports Commission, and Lisa Peilen, Metropolitan
Airports Commission.
Ia. Pledge of Allegiance
lb. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of Donations
Mayor Spano expressed the City's gratitude to Lola Sletten, Joe and Arlyce Wiersma,
Julie Masonsmith and the Church of St. Therese for their donation of $135 for program
supplies for Westwood Hills Nature Center in memory of Ray Knighton, Bill Skewes and
Gerrie Nassen; Jason Wallestad, Sonja Saunders and Iris Wallestad for their donation of
$1,000 for program supplies for Westwood Hills Nature Center; Jeffrey Raison and
Marilyn Reiter for their donation of $250 for program supplies for Westwood Nature
Center; and Discover St. Louis Park for its donation of $2,200 for registration and travel
expenses for Recreation Superintendent Jason West to attend the 2016 National
Association of Sports Commission Symposium.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Meeting Minutes December 21, 2015
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to
approve the December 21, 2015 meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0.
3b. City Council Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016
It ivas moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the January 4, 2016 meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0.
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4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Approve Resolution No. 16-004 authorizing Suburban Rate Authority Membership.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 16-005 authorizing execution of Hennepin County Grant
Agreement for Public Space Recycling Funds.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 16-006 approving acceptance of monetary donations from: Lola
Sletten in the amount of $25, Joe and Arlyce Wiersma in the amount of $15, Julie
Masonsmith in the amount of $50 and The Church of St. Therese in the amount of $50
for Westwood Hills Nature Center.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 16-007 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from
Jason Wallestad, Sonja Saunders and Iris Wallestad in the amount of $1,000, and
Jeffrey Raison and Marilyn Reiter in the amount of $250 for Westwood Hills Nature
Center.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 16-008 approving acceptance of a donation from Discover St.
Louis Park for registration, hotel, airfare and cab fare for Jason West, Recreation
Superintendent to attend the 2016 National Association of Sports Commission
("NASC") Symposium held April 3 — 7, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan in an
approximate amount not to exceed $2,200.
4f. Authorize the execution of a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc, (SEH) for the
Wooddale Avenue Traffic Engineering Analysis.
4g. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed on consolidating permitting authority for Construction Stormwater
Management.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 16-009 calling for a public hearing relative to the establishment
of the Wayzata Blvd Tax Increment Financing District within Redevelopment Project
Area No. 1 (a redevelopment district).
4i. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes of October 21, 2015.
4j. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of August 5,
2015.
4k. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of October 2
2015.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0.
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5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Reappointment of Stuart Williams to the Fire Civil Service Commission
It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Ilallfzn, to
reappoint Stuart Williams to the Fire Civil Service Commission with a term to expire
December 31, 2018.
The motion passed 6-0.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing — Lifeswork Enterprises, LLC dba Pinot's Palette - On -Sale
Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License
Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report regarding an on -sale wine and liquor license for
the business located at 4712 Excelsior Boulevard. She stated that the business would be a
restaurant with an art studio where patrons can enjoy finger foods, crepes, wine and beer
while they take art classes. She provided examples of similar businesses found
throughout the metro and within the City.
Mayor Spano stated that the license term goes through March 2016 and asked if that is
correct.
Ms. Kennedy explained the business is proposed to open in February, the last month of
the 2015-2016 license term. The 2016-2017 license term would not start until March 1st
She noted this license would also be included on the list for renewal at the next regular
Council meeting.
Councilmember Mavity asked for additional information in regard to the food to liquor
ratio.
Ms. Kennedy stated if the applicant met a 60/40 ratio for food to drink the business
would be authorized to sell strong beer without an additional license. If the 60/40 ratio
was not met the applicant would still be able to serve wine and 3.2% malt liquor.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed
the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve
application from Lifeswork Enterprises, LLC dba Pivot's Palette, for an On -Sale Wine
and 3.2% Malt Liquor License for the premises located at 4712 Excelsior Boulevard,
with the license term through March 1, 2016
The motion passed 6-0.
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6b. Public Hearing — 2016 Liquor License Fees. Resolution 16-010
Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report regarding the 2016 liquor license fees, noting that
two new fees were added for a microdistillery cocktail room license and a microdistillery
off -sale license.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spann closed
the public hearing.
A was moved by Councilmember Hall/in, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to waive
the reading and adopt Resolution No. 16-010 approving 2016 liquor license fees for the
license term March 1, 2016 through March 1, 2017 pursuant to M.S.A. Ch. 340A and
Section 3-59 of the St. Louis Park City Code.
The motion passed 6-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Resolution Requesting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Recognize
Impact of Aircraft Noise in the Community. Resolution No. 16-11
Mr. Hoffman explained the proposed action would request the FAA to expand their
awareness that aircraft noise is an environmental concern for a community. He noted
staff has heard concerns from the City's residents in regard to the aircraft noise. He
stated the FAA currently claims that only 300,000 people are affected across the country
by aircraft noise, which recognizes only those living at the end of a runway. He
explained that aircraft noise has an effect on the livability of a community even seven or
eight miles from the airport.
Dana Nelson identified the agencies involved in air transportation and the different types
of aircraft. She provided information on how the FAA decides to use a runway and how
routes are created. She reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the Metropolitan
Airports Commission and provided additional information on the DNL, the Day -Night
Average Sound Level that is used by the FAA. She reviewed the home mitigation efforts
and schedule that the Commission follows, noting that they are one of the few groups that
is funded for mitigation by the FAA. She stated that additional information can be found
on the website www.macnoise.com and noted that noise complaints can be filed on the
website or by telephone.
Mr. Hoffman noted that there is no easy solution to this issue. He stated that MAC
installed a temporary noise monitoring station in the City during 2014, which
substantiated that there are a lot of flights creating significant noise events. He added that
the City believes that the FAA needs to be aware of this issue in order to use the
information to create a matrix outside of DNL to address the issue of aircraft noise.
Lisa Peilen thanked Mr. Harmening and Mr. Hoffman for reaching out and for their
cooperation in creating the resolution to address the FAA on this issue in a positive
manner.
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Councilmember Miller asked if other cities are adopting similar resolutions.
Mr. Hoffman stated that they are not aware of other cities that are adopting this type of
resolution.
Councilmember Mavity thanked staff and Ms. Peilen for their efforts and noted that the
City is well represented in this issue.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to waive
the reading and adopt Resolution No. 16-011, requesting the FAA to develop alternate
noise metrics and recognize impact of aircraft noise beyond the current 65 Day -Night
Average Sound Level (DNL).
Councilmember Mavity explained as someone who grew up under the aircraft traffic
pattern, and continues to live under that pattern, she is aware of the issue. She stated that
the City is asking people to pick up the phone and make a complaint when there are noise
issues from aircraft. She noted that the information will be used to create a record that
can effect the longer term planning process.
Councilmember Sanger thanked staff for their work, noting that she has received a
number of complaints from residents on this issue. She echoed the comments of
Councilmember Mavity and encouraged people to phone in their complaints. She stated
that passing this resolution would be taking the first step towards recognizing this issue
on a federal level. She asked if information would be placed on the City website that
provides a list of contact information for complaints.
Mr. Harmening replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Spano suggested a reminder should go out to residents before the warmer months
of the year to encourage participation.
Cormcilmember Lindberg stated that from the tracking information provided it appears
the west -central portion of the City is participating more in terms of filing complaints.
He encouraged all impacted residents to file complaints on the MAC website when there
are issues with noise. He recognized that the City is in the path of aircraft travel but
noted that the amount of air traffic and noise has increased.
Councilmember Hallfrn stated he has had residents reach out to him recently about this
issue and he referred them to the MAC website. He noted that MAC staff actually
responded to a complainant to advise them that the incident in that case was a helicopter.
He was pleased that MAC was responsive to the complaint. He stated that the resolution
could be a model for other cities and hoped that positive things resulted from its adoption.
Councilmember Sanger stated that MAC would be holding a meeting in St. Louis Park on
April 27t" in the Council Chambers and encouraged residents to attend.
The motion passed 6-0.
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9. Communications
Mr. Harmening stated that the Bundle Up winter fun day will be held on January 30'h
from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Lindberg stated that he will be hosting a discussion night for members of
Ward Three on February 17'h at Park Tavern.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Meliss Kennedy, City Clerk0/