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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/01/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regularfff St. Louis Park MINNESOTA 1. Call to Order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. OFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JANUARY 17, 2017 Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: Thom Miller. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Engineering (Ms. Heiser), CFO (Mr Simon), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: Becky Bakken, Discover St. Louis Park Ia. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Recognition of Donations Mayor Spano stated he was invited to attend the 2016 Mayor's Conference on Entrepreneurship held in St. Petersburg, FL, November 30—December 2. The City received a monetary donation from the Kauffman Foundation in the amount of $1,382.02 for travel and conference registration expenses. Mayor Spano stated this conference was on issues related to under -represented groups, including women, minorities, and race equity. Mayor Spano thanked the foundation for this donation, which allowed him to attend the conference. 2b. Annual Update — Discover St. Louis Park Becky Bakken, President of Discover St. Louis Park (DSLP), provided an annual update on the activities and the 2016 economic impact report for the non-profit organization. Ms. Bakken noted that the hospitality and tourism industries show $13 billion generated as a whole, adding that tourism means economic vitality for St. Louis Park. Ms. Bakken commented when more visitors come to St. Louis Park everyone benefits, noting that once someone experiences an area in general, they are twice as likely to return, and from tourism, economic growth follows. Ms. Bakken stated St. Louis Park added search engine marketing in 2016 and advertised on MPR and on The Current. She noted that website traffic showed 26,841 unique visits, with email, direct, and referral traffic directed from Minneapolis About and Explore Minnesota sites, as well. Additionally, Discover St. Louis Park marketed to Fargo, ND, and Sioux Falls, SD, and saw great results that aligned with set objectives for the year. She added that Chicago visitors always visit the city in high numbers. City Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 17, 2017 Ms. Bakken stated that social media, including Facebook, had the highest growth in demographics and allows DSLP to connect with the community. She added that new hotels coming to the city in 2017 will also make a difference. Ms. Bakken noted that the Golden Valley agreement enhanced DSLP in 2016; aided in relationship building; and enhanced relationships with hotels to provide year -over -year growth. She added that looking ahead, DSLP will utilize the ROC and will roll out a new website and a new creative strategy, and will gear up for 2018 Super Bowl participation. Councilmember Mavity thanked Ms. Bakken for her presentation and asked about programs at the new ROC, wondering if DSLP already has leads or clients for bookings there and what DSLP envisions at the ROC. Ms. Bakken answered that DSLP is working with the city's Park and Recreation staff, presenting at trade shows; talking with tournament organizers; and meeting with numerous groups who may not have facilities for their events. She added there is more opportunity now for groups interested in ice time, farmers' markets, and concerts. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Special Study Session Minutes November 28, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the November 28, 2016 City Council Special Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Miller absent). 3b. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes December 19, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the December 19, 2016 Special Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Miller absent). 3c. City Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2016 Councilmember Brausen noted on page 5 there is a typo at the bottom of the page which should read "manner" instead of "matter." It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve the December 19, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes as corrected The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Miller absent). 3d. City Council Minutes January 3, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the January 3, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Miller absent). City Council Meeting Minutes -3- January 17, 2017 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a, Adopt Resolution No. 17-013 authorizing the elimination of permit parking restrictions in front of 4104 Utica Avenue South. 4b. Approve the updated Financial Management Policies dated January 17, 2017 4e. Moved to 8a. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 17-014 authorizing the quick take condemnation procedure for public purposes for the W. 37th Street Road and Bridge Reconstruction Project. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 17-015 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Kauffman Foundation in the amount of $1382.02 for travel and conference registration expenses of Mayor Jake Spano to attend the 2016 Mayor's Conference on Entrepreneurship which was held in St. Petersburg, FL on November 30 — December 2, 2016. 4f. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2016. Councilmember Mavity requested that Consent Calendar item 4c be removed and placed on the Regular Agenda to 8a. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move Consent Calendar item 4c to the Regular Agenda as item 8a; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Miller absent). 5. Boards and Commissions 5a. Reappointment of Bob Tift to the Fire Civil Service Commission It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to reappoint Bob Tift to the Fire Civil Service Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2019. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Miller absent). 6. Public Hearings — None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Construction of an Outdoor Skate Park - Resolution No. 17-016 It was noted that new equipment to replace the existing skate park has been included in the Capital Improvement Plan. Operations and Recreation will be collaborating with Engineering on this project at Carpenter Park to construct an underground stormwater City Council Meeting Minutes -4- January 17, 2017 retention system underneath the skate park. Construction would occur in 2017, and the next step in the process is to solicit bids from skate park vendors. Councilmember Mavity commented that the old skate park was located at the site of the new ROC, so a new skate park location had to be found. Staff has had robust conversation with residents, and this topic has also come up at another recent council meeting. Councilmember Mavity asked if the bids being discussed this evening are for the skate park alone or for the stormwater management, as well. Mr. Heiser stated the bid being considered tonight is strictly for the construction of the skate park and not for the stormwater improvement. Councilmember Mavity asked how progress will be made to address stormwater in the area. Does the skate park in any way impact the stormwater plan, and if so, how? She added the Friends of Bass Lake are very interested in this issue, as well. Ms. Heiser noted staff will be coming to council with the proposed Carpenter Park stormwater project in February and will be asking for approval at that time. She added that the request before the council is about the skate park design. She continued, staff has been talking to Minnehaha Creek Watershed on both the skate park and the proposed stormwater project. She added that the skate park can move forward without the stormwater project; however, it will require additional work for the skate park for drainage and site work. Ms. Heiser again noted the resolution for this evening is only in regard to the construction of the skate park. Mr. Harmening added if it is determined by council at the February meeting to move forward with the Carpenter Park stormwater portion of the project, mitigation for the skate park will be provided, along with a base that the park can be built upon. He noted that if the council does not move ahead on the stormwater project, there will be additional costs for the skate park later. There will also be a need for some soil corrections and stormwater mitigation, but this would be done separately. Mayor Spano pointed out there is $200,000 in city funds and $100,000 from Hennepin County for the youth sports grant that will assist with this project, and he thanked both for their support. Councilmember Brausen commented that this project is needed in the community, and since it will be partially funded by a $100,000 grant from Hennepin County, it makes sense to move it forward for bids. He stated that he will support the project. Councilmember Brausen also noted the city does continue to look at preservation of the Bass Lake Watershed. An example is tonight's discussion about pavement area 44 considered improvements, including minimizing the width of some streets and cutting down impervious surface by 4.4%. He stated this will all have a positive effect on the watershed. The council continues to work on this issue. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 17-016, Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Construction of an Outdoor Skate Park The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Miller absent). City Council Meeting Minutes -5- January 17, 2017 9. Communications Mayor Spano noted he will be available to meet with the public this coming Saturday, January 21, at the Auto Surf Caf6, located at 5608 Excelsior. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Melissa Kenned , City Clerk ?ke , Mayor