Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/06/04 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularAlfSt. Louis Park official minutes MINNESOTA City council meeting GrPcrf�n c l IFE in tho Prk St. Louis Park, Minnesota June 4, 2018 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, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Director of Community Development (Ms. Barton), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Planner (Ms. Monson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: Representative from Bridgewater Bank 1a. Pledge of allegiance 1b. Roll call Presentations — none Approval of minutes 3a. LBAE minutes of April 23, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the LBAE Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2018, as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 3b. Study session minutes of April 23, 2018 Councilmember Harris stated her comment on page 27 should read: "Councilmember Harris stated she would like to discuss the divesting of retirement investment fossil fuel companies, as a way to support the city's commitment to its climate action plan. Mr. Harmening stated he will look into this." It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to approve the Study Session Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2018, as revised. The motion passed 7-0. City Council Meeting -2- June 4, 2018 3c. City council workshop follow-up minutes of May 7, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve the City Council Workshop Follow-up Meeting Minutes of May 7. 2018, 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 May 1, through May 25, 2018. 4b. Authorize execution of a professional services contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $499,309 for the preliminary and final design of the Dakota-Edgewood Trail Bridge, Project No. 4019-2000. 4c. Approve second reading and Adopt Ordinance 2537-18 amending Sec. 2-332 of the St. Louis Park City Code related to the membership terms of the Environment and Sustainability Commission and authorize publication of the summary ordinance. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 18-083 authorizing installation of "No Parking' restrictions along W. 28th Street from Brunswick Avenue to Blackstone Avenue. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 18-084 modifying parking restrictions on the north side of Park Commons Drive from Quentin Avenue to the Park Nicollet access road. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 18-085 rescinding Resolution 16-094 and approving updated City Assessment Policy. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 18-086 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at 3931 Joppa Avenue South. 4h. Adopt Resolution No. 18-087 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at 2928 Colorado Avenue South. 4i. Adopt Resolution No. 18-088 authorizing Boy Scout Troop 282's request for placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way. 4j. Approve for filing Telecommunications Commission Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2018. 4k. Approve for filing Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2018. 41. Adopt Resolution No. 18-089 approving the Cooperative Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the modifications to the Wooddale Bridge at Highway 7 — Project No. 4019-900 Councilmember Brausen requested that Consent Calendar item 4b be removed and placed on the Regular Agenda to 8c. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move Consent Calendar item 4b to the Regular Agenda as item 8c; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 7-0. City Council Meeting -3- June 4, 2018 5. Boards and commissions - none 6. Public hearings 6a. Public hearing — Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado dba Chipotle Mexican Grill — on -sale intoxicating and on -sale Sunday liquor license. Ms. Deno presented the staff report. She noted all is in order related to this application for the property located at 5580 Excelsior Blvd. She stated the police department conducted a full background investigation, and nothing was discovered that would warrant denial of the license. The request is to consider the amount paid towards the liquor license at the current location of 5480 Excelsior Blvd., and pro -rates the remaining amount due for June 28, 2018 through March 1, 2019. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. Councilmember Mavity stated she is glad the applicants were able to find a new location in order to remain in St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve application from Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, for an On -Sale Intoxicating and On -Sale Liquor License for the premises located at 5580 Excelsior Blvd, with a license term of lune 28, 2018 -March 1, 2019. The motion passed 7-0. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public— none 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. SLP Nest funding agreement. Ms. Barton presented the staff report. She noted the SLP Nest Board is requesting funding from the city for $25,000 to assist with lease payments for the student space, space improvements, staff salary, and programming expenses. She noted the students have a goal of opening the space on September 4, 2018. Councilmember Brausen asked if the structure of this funding agreement is a matching grant, and if the group has been engaged in fundraising of their own. Ms. Barton stated yes, that is correct. Mayor Spano stated he received a letter from the school board, clarifying their level of support adding he will include the letter in the final materials and approval of the project. City Council Meeting -4- June 4, 2018 Councilmember Miller stated for the record, he has not been on the board of The Nest but has been an advisor to this group for the past two years. He noted this has been one of the most fulfilling projects he's been involved in while on the council, and it has been a joy to see all the learning over the past two years. He noted the hours spent brainstorming the concept, creating bylaws, establishing the group's 501(c) (3) status, along with the countless presentations made by the students and parents to many groups, including Hennepin County. He stated the students have had to communicate their passion for this concept and field questions, and the achievements have been tremendous to see, including learning about conflict resolution. He stated it has been a truly great learning experience and he looks forward to the opening of The Nest on September 11t Councilmember Brausen stated he will support this proposal adding it is the type he relishes in the community. He stated it is organic, and he is happy to have used city funds to help the students grow, adding this is a worthwhile investment. He stated it is supported by parents and will be a welcoming and inclusive environment for students after school, and he wishes them all the success in the world. Councilmember Harris stated she will also support The Nest, noting one parent of a middle school child transitioning to high school stated her daughter sees this as a group where she will find social acceptance. Councilmember Harris added this is a place for students to decompress, connect, find their way, and hang out. She commented on how much our community cares about our youth, and stated she wants the city to work on preparing our youth and living out that vision. Councilmember Rog added her congratulations and thanks to all who have worked on this project, adding she will support this as well. She stated to the group they are providing a service, and many folks are waiting in the wings to donate to this cause. Councilmember Mavity stated she appreciated her colleague's comments and all the work done by those involved, noting it sounds like a wonderful community asset, and leadership experience for the students. She noted she has asked a number of questions on the business side of this that have not been answered. She stated after working on this project for two years, only $20,000 has been raised for an $81,000 budget, adding this does not sound like a sustainable plan. Councilmember Mavity said she has asked about outcomes and metrics and measures for success, and how the group will know if their first year is successful. This has not been clearly answered to her satisfaction from a business standpoint. She applauded the efforts but stated this is not a good investment for the city, as it does not pass the basic questions from the business perspective, adding regrettably she will not be supporting this project. Mayor Spano stated this has been a good experience for students, and he has liked seeing students front and center on this issue, learning how to answer questions, and he will support this. He added $25,000 is a relatively small amount to offer, noting a comment by former Police Chief Luse, "all everyone really wants is a shot to make it work". Mayor Spano stated this is seed money, and he hopes the students can make a go of it. City Council Meeting -5- June 4, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the SLP Nest Funding agreement. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Mavity opposed). 8b. Bridgewater Bank Corporate Center preliminary and final planned unit development. Ordinance No. 2538-18. Ms. Monson stated the city council approved the preliminary and final plat and the first reading of the ordinance on May 21, 2018. Councilmember Mavity recused herself from the discussion and vote. Councilmember Brausen stated this is the result of hundreds of hours of meetings and community discussions, and development plans reviewed over multiple years, adding he is happy to see this finally come to fruition. Mayor Spano added he will support this, noting the design of this building is vastly superior to what has been seen on that site and provides a nice contrast to what is already there, with good north/south connections. He added it will not be without traffic challenges; however, much work has been done to mitigate that and adjustments will be made as needed. He added with Trader Joe's being across the street as commercial, with residential, this new development bringing more commercial, and a major anchor business for day time business and restaurants, there is some balance restored to the area and in sync with the original master plan. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to adopt Ordinance No. 2538-18, adding Section 36 -268 -PUD 13 to the Zoning Code and amending the Zoning Map from C-2 General Commercial and R-4 Multiple Family Residential to PUD 13 for property located at 4424 and 4400 Excelsior Blvd. and 3743 Monterey Drive, and approve the Summary Ordinance for publication. The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Mavity abstained). 8c. Authorize execution of a professional services contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $499,309 for the preliminary and final design of the Dakota-Edgewood Trail Bridge, Project No. 4019-2000. Councilmember Brausen stated the proposed pedestrian bridge above Burlington Northern is a pedestrian/bicycle bridge at Dakota and Edgewood Avenues. He noted the city has been working on building this for years and has now been successful in securing federal funding for $2.9 million. He added he is hopeful taxpayers will agree this was a worthwhile delay, and the intention here is to hire consultants and invite residents to be involved in upcoming discussions about the project. City Council Meeting -6- June 4, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to authorize execution of a professional services contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $499,309 for the preliminary and final design of the Dakota-Edgewood Trail Bridge, Project No. 4019-2000. The motion passed 7-0 9. Communications Mayor Spano thanked Boy Scout Troop #282 for asking permission to put up signs for the Waffle and Sausage Breakfast fundraiser. Councilmember Brausen noted the event is on June 16. Ms. Deno stated on Monday, June 11, at 6 p.m., the skate park event will be held at Carpenter Park. She added the St. Louis Park pool at the Rec Center and swim pad are now also open. Councilmember Rog stated on Thursday, June 7, from 8 —10 p.m. there is an IFTAR open house hosted by the police. There will a presentation on Islam and breaking of the fast. More information can be found on the city website. Councilmember Hallfin stated Parktacular is next week and is a great festival that St. Louis Park celebrates each year. June 16 is the grand parade and the The Roc will host a concert. More events and information can be found at Parktacular.org. Councilmember Harris noted the annual spring clean-up event on June 9 will be held at the city Municipal Center from 9 a.m. —1 p.m. and more information is available on the city website. Councilmember Mavity stated on Tuesday, June 19, there is a Fire Station open house at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Brausen stated on Saturday, June 16 there is a hazardous household waste drop-off at the city Municipal Service Center. He also encouraged folks to go on the website to participate in the ongoing comprehensive plan survey and share their thoughts. Mayor Spano stated this past Sunday was 151h anniversary of a Buddhist Temple being in MN, noting the Buddhist Temple in St. Louis Park recently changed their name, and a high-ranking monk will be coming to rededicate the temple along with the Consul General from Thailand. He encouraged folks to stop by and learn more about Buddhism. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8;63 p.m. Melissk](ennedv, City Clerk