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Home My WebLink About2017/07/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular/VISt. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JULY 17, 2017 1. Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Gregg Lindberg, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jake Spann and Tim Brausen. Staff present: Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), City Attorney (Mr. Knutson), Public Works Services Manager (Mr. Merkley), Recreation Supervisor (Ms. Abernathy), Summer Playground Director (Ms. Lee), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Mullen). Guests: Barb Virum, Judy Ellingson, and Playground Junior Leaders Ia. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Recognition of Barb Virum's 14 Years of Service and Judy Ellingson's 17 Years of Service Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg recognized Barb Virum for her 14 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park, from October 1, 2002, to June 23, 2017. Ms. Virum stated she has enjoyed working at the City and appreciated the opportunity to learn and grow. She added she grew up in St. Louis Park, and the city and its residents are very dear to her. Ms. Deno stated Ms. Virum's attention to customer service and positive, caring attitude will be greatly missed by city staff and residents. Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg thanked Ms. Virum for her service to the City of St. Louis Park. Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg recognized Judy Ellingson for her 17 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park, from October 25, 1999, to June 23, 2017. Mr. Merkley thanked Judy for making the Municipal Service Center and Engineering Department a great place to work with her welcoming personality and positive attitude. He added that Ms. Ellingson was always willing to jump in on any job, and she is already missed. He presented her with a bouquet of flowers. City Council Meeting -2- July 17, 2017 Ms. Deno thanked Ms. Ellingson for her willingness to work in different capacities. She added she has greatly enjoyed working with Ms. Ellingson. Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg thanked Ms. Ellingson for her service to the City of St. Louis Park. 2b. Playground Junior Leaders Recognition Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg recognized the Playground Junior Leaders for their service to the City of St. Louis Park. He stated that 36 Junior Leaders have been an integral part of delivering parks programming, providing 1,400 hours of service to the community. He added that the Junior Leaders program is an incredible opportunity for the city's youth to get involved in public service. He noted that he was a Junior Leader when he was a teenager, and the experience stimulated his interest in public service. Ms. Abernathy said that 15 of the 36 youth volunteers were present at the meeting to receive their Certificate of Recognition. She added that there are 13 sites within the city's parks that offer a 3 -hour program for kids, ages 6-12 years. She noted that the job of the Junior Leaders is to assist the Parks Program Staff in keeping the kids entertained and safe. Ms. Abernathy presented certificates to the following Junior Leaders: Luke Affeldt, Zach Affeldt, I-Iumna Belet, Benen Cotter, Theodore Emud, Elise Hattlestad, Mei Huynh, Tenzin (Tenam) Gyaldastang, Tenzin (Tatsi) Gyaldastang, Selee Olmen, Henry Vogt Brettingen, Ella Wasvick, Sophia Wasvick, Dylan Peck, and Marisa Peck. Ms. Deno thanked the Junior Leaders for their leadership skills, hard work and efforts in working with the kids of St. Louis Park. She added that she hopes they consider becoming Junior Leaders again next summer. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve the June 12, 2017, Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Brausen absent). 3b. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes June 19, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve the June 19, 2017, Special Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Brausen absent). 3e. City Council Meeting Minutes June 19, 2017 City Council Meeting -3- July 17, 2017 4. It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Jame 19, 2017, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Brausen absent). 3d. Study Session Meeting Minutes June 26, 2017 Councilmember Sanger requested the following change: - Page 4, paragraph 5, add the following sentence: "Councilmember Sanger pointed out that the State of Minnesota already has a program to freeze property taxes for senior citizens on a limited income so there is no need for the City of St Louis Park to do it again_" It was moved by Councilbnember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Hall in, to approve the June 26, 2017, Study Session Meeting Minutes as amended. The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Brausen absent). Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of May 27, 2017 through June 30, 2017. 4b. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2521-17 raising the legal age to purchase tobacco and tobacco products in St. Louis Park from 18 to 21 years old, increasing Administrative Fines and Penalties, and approve the Summary Ordinance for Publication. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 17-115 authorizing acquisition of real property. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 17-116 authorizing entering into Agency Agreement 1028268 with MnDOT for a grant for the W. 37th Street Bridge and Road Reconstruction Project (between Boone Avenue and Aquila Avenue) Project No. 4017-1700. 4e. Approve a temporary extension of the licensed premises for a one -day event at Copperwing Distillery, located at 6409 Cambridge Street. 4f. Authorize execution of a contract for professional services with AECOM in the amount of $332,900 for Water Treatment Plant #4 Project No. 5318-5004. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 17-117 electing not to waive the statutory tort limits for liability insurance. 4h. Authorize the execution of the Contract for Medical Direction with Hennepin County Healthcare System Inc. 4i. Authorize staff to seek reimbursement from League of Minnesota Insurance Trust for the expenditure of funds relating to the Floating Boardwalk replacement. 4j. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 4k. Approve for filing Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2017. 41. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2017. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar, and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. City Council Meeting -4- July 17, 2017 The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Brausen absent). 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Club On -Sale and On -Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses — Frank Lundberg American Legion Post 282. Ms. Deno stated a public hearing is required for a request for a Club On -Sale and On - Sale Sunday Liquor Licenses for the Frank Lundberg American Legion Post 282. She added that Post 282 is moving to 6905 Walker Street, and approval is required for the new location. She noted a Conditional Use Permit will be considered at a later date. Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro Tem Lindberg closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger; seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve application from Frank Lundberg American Legion Post 282 for a Club On -Sale and On - Sale Sunday liquor license for the premises located at 6509 Walker Street with a license term through March I, 2018, subject to the approval of a CUP that will be considered by the Council at a later date. The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Brausen absent). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items — None 9. Communications — Written Report 9a. Update on RFP for SWLRT Beltline Boulevard Station Redevelopment Site Informational; no action required at this time. 9b. National Night Out Councilmember Sanger stated that National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She encouraged residents to host or attend neighborhood parties, and register their party with the Police Department. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. t_ Melissa ennedy, ity Clerk Gre g Lin dbe g, Mayor Pro Tem