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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/04/02 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularIf/ St. Louis Park MINNESOTA 1. Call to Order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. OFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA APRIL 2, 2018 Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Water Resources Manager (Erick Francis); Senior Planner (Mr. Walther); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: Nancy Rose, Bass Lake Committee member and resident. Ia. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Recognition of Donations Mayor Spano thanked and recognized donors for the following for donations: • $250 from Louis and Jerine Polack for discretionary use by the Fire Department in memory of Gloria Morris. • Up to $1,500 from the Institution of Fire Engineers - USA Branch for travel expenses for Fire Chief Steve Koering to attend the 2018 Model Performance in Community Risk Reduction Symposium. • $400 from the Alliance & McKnight Foundation for travel expenses related to Councilmember Brausen's attendance at the 2018 Equity Summit. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Hallfln, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve the March 5, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes with minor spelling changes, which should read "Kristen Brekke Albright" and Kelly Zastrow ". The motion passed 7-0. 3b. City Council Special Study Minutes March 19, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to approve the March 19, 2018 City Council Special Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 7-0. City Council Meeting -2- April 2, 2018 3c. City Council Meeting Minutes March 19, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Hallfln, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the March 19, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of February 23 through March 23, 2018. 4b. Designate Northdale Construction Company, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $4,502,571.59 for the 2018 Pavement Management Project No. 4018-1000. 4c. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 2533-18 amending Chapter 36 of the City Code relating to architectural materials for greenhouses, and authorize publication of summary ordinance. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 18-056 approving final plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for Aquila Avenue Mill and Overlay Project (4018-1100). 4e. Approve out-of-state travel of Councilmembers Anne Mavity and Tim Brausen to attend the 2018 Equity Summit in Chicago, IL on April 11-13, 2018. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 18-057 approving acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $250.00 from Louis and Jerine Polack to the Fire Department for use at its discretion. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 18-058 approving acceptance of a donation from the Institution of Fire Engineers - USA Branch for related expenses for Fire Chief Steve Koering, to attend the 2018 Model Performance in Community Risk Reduction Symposium in an amount not to exceed $1,500. 4h. Adopt Resolution No. 18-059 approving acceptance of a $400 donation from The Alliance/McKnight Foundation for expenses related to Councilmember Tim Brausen's attendance at the 2018 Equity Summit in Chicago, IL on April 11-13, 2018. 4i. Approve for filing Board of Zoning and Appeals Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2018. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, 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 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions — None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Public Meeting Mr. Francis stated that the city is permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for the discharge of storm water from the city's storm sewer system into waters City Council Meeting -3- April 2, 2018 of the state, such as Minnehaha Creek. This permit is required, based on an amendment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Water Act and the creation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. As part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) the city is permitted as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). He stated that St. Louis Park, along with over 200 other Minnesota cities, are permitted as MS4 communities. As part of the MS4 permit, the city is required to develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). One of the requirements of the SWPPP is that the city must hold a public meeting in which the public has an opportunity to review and comment on the city's SWPPP. Mr. Francis provided a summary of storm water activities conducted in 2017 and an outline of 2018 initiatives, all of which is included in the staff report to council. Mayor Spano opened the floor for comments from the public. Nancy Rose, 3402 Huntington Avenue, noted the two-page summary of the Clean Water Act permit process and regulatory program. She stated that this is the fifth year of the 2013 revised permit, and a new set of requirements will be coming this fall. She believed that the new requirements will include stated measurable goals and time frames for 6 minimum control areas. She hoped that the council would be involved in setting these goals and time frames once the new requirements are known. Mayor Spano closed the public comments. There was no action needed by the council at this time. Councilmember Rog thanked staff for the informative report. She asked if there were any citizen reports related to illicit discharge. Mr. Francis stated that 5-6 were received in 2017 directly from residents, and 1 has been received so far in 2018. Councilmember Rog stated that there were 200 responses to the online survey, and she would like to see the responses or some themes from the responses at some point. Mr. Francis stated he will get that information and report back to the council. Councilmember Rog asked about Blue Star Certification and if it is something that has been discussed with staff, as it would be valuable to the community. Ms. Heiser stated that staff will look into it, adding that this certification is closely associated with the Green Steps certification, in which the city is a level three participant. Councilmember Rog added that there are some residents who may be interested in providing feedback regarding storm water management, and she would like to consider how to activate those groups for the greatest impact. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public — None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items — None 9. Communication Councilmember Rog noted that the LAX Foundation will have a fundraiser at Parkway Pizza on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. She added that the HRC and Police Commission are hosting a meeting on April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. City Council Meeting -4- April 2, 2018 Mr. Harmening stated that yard waste will be collected beginning April 2. There is a fixit clinic scheduled at Union Congregational Church from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, and there are also upcoming classes on the basics of growing vegetables. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Melissa ennedy, ity Cl rk J e ;Pahcr,Vayor