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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/01/06 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA January 6, 2003 – 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 3. Approval of Minutes a. City Council Minutes Study Session of December 9, 2002 Document b. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting of December 16, 2002 Document c. City Council Minutes Special Meeting of December 16, 2002 Document d. City Council/School Board Joint meeting Minutes November 25, 2002 Document e. City Council Minutes Special Meeting of December 23, 2002 Document Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented 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. Action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items listed on the consent calendar (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent calendar). 5. Boards and Commissions 6. Public Hearings 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public 7a Case No. 02-60-VAR: Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC Document To consider Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC's appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance from the requirements of Section 36-361(c)(1)d.12 of the Ordinance relating to zoning to permit 24 parking spaces instead of the required 73 at 3300 Gorham Ave. Recommended Motion to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny Action: Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC's application for a variance to the requirements of Section 36-361(c)(1)d.12 of the Ordinance relating to zoning to permit 24 parking spaces instead of the required 73 for the property located in the "I-G" General Industrial District at 3300 Gorham Avenue. 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a Election of Mayor Pro-tem Document State Statute section 412.121 requires that Council choose each year an acting Mayor from the Council members. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt resolution appointing a Mayor Pro-tem 8b Park Reservation Permit Policy Document The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have made revisions to the Park Reservation Permit Policy. Recommended Action: To approve the revisions made to the Park Reservation Permit Policy by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. 9. Communications 10. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department) at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF January 6, 2003 SECTION 4: 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 amended lease agreement with MnDOT for Webster Park Document 4b Motion to adopt resolution declaring 2003 City Council meeting dates Document 4c Motion to adopt a resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for 2003 Document 4d HRC Minutes of September 20, 2002 Document AGENDA SUPPLEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 6, 2003 Items contained in this section are those items which are not yet available in electronic format and which are identified in the individual reports by inclusion of the word “Supplement”. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3a - Study Session Minutes of December 9, 2002 Page 1 of 3 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION December 9, 2002 The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Police Chief (Mr. Luse), Sergeant Lori Dreier, Sergeant Chad Kraayenbrink, Community Development Director (Mr. Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), Finance Director (Ms. McGann), Operations Superintendent (Mr. Backlund), and City Clerk (Ms. Reichert). 1. Community Policing Chief Luse gave a report on Homeland Security planning and preparedness. He then distributed a handout to the Council regarding the reorganization that has been taking place in the Police Department as well as a means to evaluate progress that has been made. He reported that they are working hard at developing partnerships and community interaction. Chief Luse discussed some of the progress they have had with developing outreach programs with multi-family housing groups. Staff discussed current and successful drug prevention programs and the impact they are having in the schools. A police presence and relationship in the schools is also having a positive impact. 2. Highway 169 Improvements Mr. Rardin explained that MnDot has targeted the W. 22nd St. ramp on Highway 169 as a safety concern and has proposed to close the ramp. MnDot must have the City of St. Louis Park’s approval. MnDot has also proposed constructing the noisewall for the area at the same, which will be several years ahead of schedule. Mr. Rardin distributed an e-mail he received from Councilmember Velick listing her various questions and concerns such as statistics demonstrating that it is unsafe and budget concerns. He reported that MnDot would like to meet with Council and residents on this issue. Councilmember Sanger felt that funding could be a problem in the future and the city should move as quickly as possible while there is still funding available. Councilmember Nelson would like to pursue the project but wants to see a public meeting held. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3a - Study Session Minutes of December 9, 2002 Page 2 of 3 3. Railroad Crossing Improvements Mr. Rardin reported that the City and Canadian Pacific have scheduled the reconstruction of 3 railway crossings for 2003. An inspection was conducted in the last year on all crossings and Canadian Pacific has submitting a proposal of additional crossings that need reconstruction or closure. Council discussed the traffic flow on different railroad crossings and the impact to the neighborhoods if crossings were closed. Councilmember Sanger stated that she would like to have neighborhood meetings to receive input from the surrounding neighbors of the affected areas. Mr. Meyer suggested that any closings of railroad crossings be discussed at the development review meeting for Police and Fire department review. 4. TIF District/Debt Management and Soil Remediation Funds Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, was present at the meeting. Mr. Ruff gave an overview of the report along with his recommendations for funding the Park Commons and Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape projects. Councilmember Sanger inquired if the legislature would see the relative health of the city’s TIF districts as an opportunity to further reduce our state aid. Mr. Meyer replied that the attention on TIF districts has dissipated. Council discussed the originally planned transference of the original amount plus interest from the Water Enterprise fund back into the Development Fund. The effects of the Reilly Tar clean- up costs were also discussed. Councilmember Brimeyer suggested that the Development Fund be programmed and Mr. Meyer replied that staff is already planning on it. 5. Elmwood Area Study Barry Warner, SRF, and Paul Steinman, Springsted, were present at the meeting. Ms. Erickson gave a presentation on the background of the study, stating the purpose, structure and desired outcomes of the study. Councilmember Nelson felt that the implementation plan should be part of the study. Councilmember Sanger wondered if the study was being conducted in the wrong order. Mr. Steinman presented information on the market and funding feasibility. Councilmember Nelson raised the question of whether voters in the city would pay tax dollars to subsidize high- priced single family housing in the area. Councilmember Brimeyer stated that the ground was expensive in this area and land acquisition for housing development would be more feasible in another area. Councilmember Santa stated that there is always the question of the ground quality and contaminants. Councilmember Nelson felt that the public would not want to subsidize move up housing with tax dollars. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3a - Study Session Minutes of December 9, 2002 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Harmening informed Council that they would be seeing the final report on the Elmwood Study in the coming weeks. 6. Communications Council briefly discussed how they would go about the selection process given the fact that over 20 applications had been received for the vacant Council seat. Because of the high number of applicants it was decided that each Councilmember would come forward with a list of candidates they would want to interview based upon written materials submitted. 7. Adjournment The meeting concluded at 10:05 p.m. City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3b - Council Minutes of December 16, 2002 Page 1 of 4 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 16, 2002 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. At the Mayor’s request, Troop 307 led the pledge of allegiance. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Fire Chief (Mr. Stemmer); Director of Finance (Ms. McGann); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson). 2. Presentations 2a. Defribulator Presentation Fire Chief Luke Stemmer, Delores Klein of the Sonny Klein Foundation, and Gale Turner from Opitz Outlet participated in the presentation of two defribulators to the City of St. Louis Park. One defribulator has been designated for the Rec Center. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of December 2, 2002 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Study Session minutes of November 25, 2002 From Councilmember Nelson: Page 2, Paragraph 2, Councilmember Nelson stated that Mr. Cooke did not imply that Minnesota debt is not marketable. Councilmember Nelson thinks Mr. Cooke’s message was “that insurance would not, in a cost-benefit analysis, improve the marketability of the bonds and, therefore, he [Mr. Cooke] didn’t think insurance would be feasible.” 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3b - Council Minutes of December 16, 2002 Page 2 of 4 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 Adopt Resolution No. 02-137 Transfer funds from the Water Enterprise Fund to Development Fund 4b Authorize execution of a one (1) year extension to Contract No. 123-01 with ENSR Consulting and Engineering for consultant services related to the implementation of the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) during year 2003 4c Authorize execution of a contract extension to Contract No. 1893 with Severn Trent Services (STL - Denver) for laboratory services related to the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation groundwater sampling program through year 2003 4d Adopt Resolution No. 01-138 Accepting Work On Concrete Alley Paving 2900 Block – Edgewood & Florida Avenue City Project No. 02-13 Contract No. 116-02 4e Adopt Resolution No. 01-139 Accepting Work On Park Commons Watermain Installation City Project No. 01-19 Contract No. 131-01 4f Accept for filing Housing Authority Minutes of October 9, 2002 4g Accept for filing Housing Authority minutes of November 13, 2002 4h Accept for filing BOZA Minutes of September 26, 2002 4i Accept for filing Telecommunication Minutes of October 17, 2002 4j Accept vendor claims for filing (Supplement) It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions 5a. Reappointments to Boards and Commissions The Commissioners listed below have terms expiring at the end of the year, and all have indicated that they wish to be re-appointed to new terms. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to re-appoint the following Commissioners. First Name Last Name COMMITTEE James Gainsley Board of Zoning Appeals Susan Bloyer Board of Zoning Appeals Tom Powers Board of Zoning Appeals Colleen Clark Human Rights St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3b - Council Minutes of December 16, 2002 Page 3 of 4 Kristin Siegesmund Human Rights Cassandra Boddy Human Rights Tom Worthington Parks/Recreation Ashley Tomoson Parks/Recreation Richard Johnson Parks/Recreation Bruce Cornwall Parks/Recreation Nancy Nelson Parks/Recreation Phil Finkelstein Planning Commission Carl Robertson Planning Commission Bruce Browning Telecommunications Robert Jacobson Telecommunications Mary Jean Overend Telecommunications It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the appointment of two additional Commissioners, Kristan Edsall and Ganesh Rameshrathinam, to the Human Rights Commission. The motions passed 7-0. 6. Public Hearings: None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public: None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Vision St. Louis Park Outcomes and Indicators Related Targets Resolution No. 02-136 Roger Israel, Chair of Vision St. Louis Park, addressed the Council. Mr. Israel thanked Vision St. Louis Park Outcomes Committee members Barb Person, Bridget Gothberg, Larry Karkela, Linda Saveraid, Mark Schwartz, and Todd Otis. He also thanked Deputy City Manager Clint Pires and Community Outreach Coordinator Martha McDonell. Mr. Israel said his service to this committee has been extremely rewarding for him. Councilmember Brimeyer commented that Vision St. Louis Park should be reviewed and reevaluated about twice yearly to maintain its integrity. Councilmember Brimeyer suggested a Study Session discussion be scheduled on how to keep the utility of this document preserved. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 02-136 granting support of the Vision St. Louis Park 2005 and 2010 Targets Related to Outcomes and Indicators. The motion passed 7-0. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3b - Council Minutes of December 16, 2002 Page 4 of 4 8b. Adopt 2003 Budget, 2002 Revised Budget, 2003 Property Tax Levy, and HRA Levy. Resolution No. 02-134 and No. 02-135 Director of Finance Jean McGann provided a brief report. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to approve Resolution No. 02-134 adopting the 2003 budget, 2002 revised budget, approve 2002 property tax levy collectible in 2003, and approve Resolution No. 02-135 approving the HRA levy. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications From the City Manager: Charlie Meyer announced an open, special session of the Council will immediately follow tonight’s meeting. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. ____________________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3c - Special Mtg Minutes of December 16, 2002 Page 1 of 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING December 16, 2002 The meeting convened at 8:20 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Susan Sanger, Susan Santa, Sally Velick, Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott) and City Clerk (Ms. Reichert) 1. Council Vacancy Appointment Mr. Meyer informed the Council that due to data privacy laws, the names of the 25 applicants would not be used in discussion. A key had been produced by staff which provided for a letter to be used as an identifier for each candidate. Discussion that ensued did not include names of the candidates and only the letter identifier was used. Because of the large volume of applicants that had been received, Council determined that not all candidates could be interviewed. Each Councilmember indicated their choice for those applicants they wished to interview and from that discussion, a list of finalists was created. A motion to name John Basill, Phil Finklestein, Paul Omodt, Kristi Ridelius-Palmer, Ann Thomas and Carol Walsh as finalists and to proceed with interviews was made by Chris Nelson and seconded by Susan Santa. Motion passed unanimously. Council then compared schedules and determined that interviews would take place on December 23, 2002 and, alternatively, on January 7, 2003. Council directed staff to schedule interviews at 30 minute intervals with a time for discussion between each interview. Staff was also directed to inform all 25 applicants of the outcome of their discussion and to proceed with drafting questions appropriate for the interviews. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3d - Council School Bd Joint Meeting November 25, 2002 Page 1 of 1 JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD St. Louis Park City Hall Community Room, First Floor November 25, 2002—6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers present were: Jim Brimeyer, Chris Nelson, Sue Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Councilmembers absent were: Ron Latz and Susan Sanger. Also present were: City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Deputy City Manager (Mr. Pires), and Community Outreach Coordinator (Ms. McDonell). School board members present were: Deb Bohn, Keith Broady, Joel Koch, Barb Pulliam, Bruce Richardson, Jerry Timian, and Jim Yarosh. Vision St. Louis Park Outcomes Committee members present were: Bridget Gothberg, Roger Israel, Larry Karkela, Todd Otis, Barb Person, Linda Saveraid, and Mark Schwartz. Vision St. Louis Park Presentation The City Council, School Board and Outcomes Committee discussed proposed targets for outcomes and indicators to measure progress and performance. Outcomes Committee member Mark Schwartz presented a brief presentation to supplement the attached materials. The attachments were: outcomes, leading indicators, and proposed targets for measuring progress and performance; the story behind Vision St. Louis Park; background on use of outcomes and indicators; and Vision St. Louis Park—a special report about our community’s future. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. _________________________________ __________________________________ Secretary Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 3e - Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2002 Page 1 of 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING December 23, 2002 The meeting convened at 5:58 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Susan Sanger, Susan Santa, Sally Velick, Jim Brimeyer, Chris Nelson and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. The Council convened in the Westwood Room to interview candidates for the council vacancy created by the election of Ron Latz to the State Legislature. Persons interviewed were Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, Ann Thomas, John Basill, Phil Finklestein, and Carol Walsh. Following the interviews a motion to continue the meeting to January 7, 2002 at 6:45 in the Westwood Room was made by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Velick. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4a - Lease renewal with MnDOT for Webster Park Page 1 of 2 4a Approve amended lease agreement with MnDOT for Webster Park. Background: The City of St. Louis Park has operated and maintained a public park facility, Webster Park, located on Webster Avenue and West 33rd Street for over 40 years. A portion of this park area is property owned by the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation. Lease: The State continues to offer a no cost lease to the City in return for maintenance and upkeep of the property. MnDOT has drafted Amendment No. 3, a five-year lease that will expire on November 30, 2007. The City will be able to renew the lease at that time. This amendment is consistent with the terms and conditions of previous lease agreements. The prior lease was for two years and six months. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the lease and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the lease agreement by adopting the attached resolution. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4a - Lease renewal with MnDOT for Webster Park Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. _______ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENEWED LEASE WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, is the fee owner of a vacant land parcel on the northwest quadrant of the junction of T.H. 7 and T. H. 100 within the City of St. Louis Park; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, under the terms and conditions of lease agreements with the State of Minnesota, has operated and maintained a public park facility on this site for several years; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is offering to renew a lease with the City of St. Louis Park which would allow the City to continue operation and maintenance of a public park on this site through November 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has, in past years, allowed the City to maintain the property in lieu of rent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that the continued lease of this property for public park use is in the best interest of the citizens of St. Louis Park, and that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute said lease. Adopted by the City Council January 6, 2003 Reviewed for St. Louis Park: Charles Meyer, City Manager Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Attest: Cindy Reichert, City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4b - 2003 City Council Meeting Dates Page 1 of 3 4b Motion to adopt resolution declaring 2003 City Council meeting dates Background: St. Louis Park City Council Rules and Procedures require Council to set and approve meeting dates for 2003. The City Council's policy is not to meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Christmas Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot. For New Year's, Christmas and Yom Kippur this includes the evening before the holiday. For Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot this includes the first and second evenings of the holiday. When a holiday falls on the first or third Monday, the meeting is rescheduled to the same hour on the next Tuesday. If the next Tuesday is also a holiday, the meeting is moved to the same hour on the next succeeding Monday that is not a holiday. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the meeting dates. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Kimberly A. Olson, Administration Secretary Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4b - 2003 City Council Meeting Dates Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 03- RESOLUTION DECLARING 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES WHEREAS, the City Council Rules and Procedures requires Council to annually declare it’s public meetings for the year, WHEREAS, the City Council takes holidays into consideration when declaring public meetings and has chosen not meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Christmas Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot of each year, WHEREAS, if any meeting should fall on the above mentioned holidays, the Council will meet the next Tuesday and if that remains a holiday, the Council will meet the following Monday, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN that the City Council of St. Louis Park has reviewed Exhibit A and do declare those dates to be the public meeting dates of the City Council. Approved by the City Council January 6, 2003: Reviewed for Administration: City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4b - 2003 City Council Meeting Dates Page 3 of 3 Exhibit A 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES Jan. 6 Regular Meeting July 7 Regular Meeting Jan. 13 Study Session July 14 Study Session Jan. 21 Regular Meeting (Tuesday,Martin Luther) July 21 Regular Meeting Jan. 27 Study Session King Jr. Day) July 28 Study Session Feb. 3 Regular Meeting Aug.4 Regular Meeting Feb. 10 Study Session Aug. 11 Study Session Feb. 18 Regular Meeting (Tuesday, President’s Aug. 18 Regular Meeting Feb. 24 Study Session Day) Aug. 25 Study Session Mar. 3 Regular Meeting Sept. 2 Regular Meeting (Tuesday, Labor Day) Mar. 10 Study Session Sept. 8 Study Session Mar. 17 Regular Meeting Sept. 15 Regular Meeting Mar. 24 Study Session Sept. 22 Study Session Apr. 7 Regular Meeting Oct. 7 Regular Meeting (Tuesday, Yom Kippur) Apr. 14 Study Session Oct. 13 Study Session Apr. 21 Regular Meeting Oct. 20 Regular Meeting Apr. 28 Study Session Oct. 27 Study Session May 5 Regular Meeting Nov. 3 Regular Meeting May 12 Study Session Nov. 10 Study Session May 19 Regular Meeting Nov. 17 Regular Meeting May 27 Study Session (Tuesday, Memorial Day) Nov. 24 Study Session June 2 Regular Meeting Dec. 1 Regular Meeting June 9 Study Session Dec. 8 Study Session June 16 Regular Meeting Dec. 15 Regular Meeting June 23 Study Session Dec. 22 Study Session St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4c - Official Newspaper Designation Page 1 of 2 4c Motion to adopt a resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for 2003 Background: MS 331A.02 and Charter Section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of general circulation be designated for publication of the City’s official proceedings and notices and such other matters and measures as are required by law and City Charter. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The paper is delivered to nearly all residences in the City, thereby providing city-wide coverage of legal notices and other city government issues to residents. 2. The paper has served well as the official newspaper for many years. 3. The paper has expressed a desire to continue to provide this service. 4. The cost for legal publications is reasonable and they are not increasing their rates for the second year in a row. 5. All legal notices are posted on Sun Sailor’s website at no additional charge. Attachment: Resolution Letter from Sun Newspapers Prepared by: Kimberly A. Olson, Admin. Secretary Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4c - Official Newspaper Designation Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 03-004 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ST. LOUIS PARK SUN SAILOR AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003 WHEREAS, MS 331A.02 and Charter Section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of general circulation be designated for publication of the City’s official proceedings and notices and such other matters and measures as are required by law and City Charter; and WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor is a duly qualified medium of legal publication; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council hereby designates the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for Calendar Year 2003. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 6, 2003 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4D - HRC Minutes of Nov. 20, 2002 Page 1 of 3 City of St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2002 Westwood Room - City Hall ______________________________________________________________________________ Present Commission Members: Cassandra Boddy, Colleen Clark, Annie Gaffney, Julie Kirsch, David Oguamanam, Kristi Rudelius-Palmer and Kristin Siegesmund Staff: Martha McDonell, Commission Liaison and Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary Call to Order Chairperson Kristin Siegesmund called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. October Minutes: Moved by David Oguamanam and seconded by Annie Gaffney to approve the October minutes with two revisions. Motion passed unanimously. November Agenda: Commissioners agreed to follow the originally submitted agenda. Reports Staff Report: Martha McDonell welcomed new commissioners and distributed an updated roster. McDonell gave background on the Human Rights Phone Line and noted that there were two calls during her absence. One was from an individual seeking the phone number for the Police Department; the other caller simply left a phone number for a return call. David Oguamanam volunteered to return that person’s call. Commissioner Reports: Cassandra Boddy reported that someone had traced a swastika in the dust in an area of the high school that is being remodeled. Boddy talked to the assistant principal about the matter and the chairs were wiped off. She will continue to monitor the area. Kristi Rudelius-Palmer suggested that Boddy should also call the Jewish Community Relations Council. Kristi Rudelius-Palmer reported on the recent meeting of the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissions’ board meeting in St. Louis Park. League members discussed the efforts of the Robbinsdale school district to create a calendar of religious observances. The group also discussed the issues facing smaller cities that don’t have human rights commissions and the possibility of creating a blueprint for newly forming commissions. Old Business Student Essay Contest: Annie Gaffney created fliers to promote the essay contest. Cassandra Boddy reported that she spoke with a teacher at the Junior High about the contest and was encouraged to speak at a team meeting. Kristi Rudelius-Palmer reported that she talked to staff at the Spanish Immersion School. Kristin Siegesmund offered to talk to teachers at Susan Lindgren School to promote the contest. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4D - HRC Minutes of Nov. 20, 2002 Page 2 of 3 Martha McDonell offered to mail packets of information to teachers who expressed an interest in the contest. Human Rights Award: Members agreed to change the due date for nominations from December 10 to December 31. Martha McDonell will do a mailing to local organizations to further promote nominations. The mailing will include the background material prepared by Matthew Armbrecht. Annie Gaffney also volunteered to create a flier for the Human Rights Award. Members will try to select a winner in time for the City Council to make the award presentation at its January 21 meeting. 2002 – 2004 Commissioner Work Plan: Commissioners reviewed what was discussed at previous meetings. Kristi Rudelius-Palmer said she felt the human rights audit would be an important aid in helping the commission frame future activities and priorities. She noted that it may be possible to apply for a grant to help fund some of the work related to this project. Annie Gaffney offered to check into this possibility. If grant funds are available commissioners felt they might ask the City Council to match grant funds to help them move forward with the audit. Before this could occur, David Oguamanam said members need to define the details and focus of the project. They should also research existing data such as the School District’s ethnographic study. Julie Kirsch said she would be interested in working on projects that involve sharing human rights ideals with young children. Martha McDonell suggested that Kirsch talk with Community Education representatives to learn about possibilities for involvement. Colleen Clark said she was interested in working on public art; McDonell offered to meet with Clark to further define possible efforts. David Oguamanam suggested that the commission take a look at what it has accomplished over the past year and then set new objectives that include a timeline and measurable goals. Members agreed to set goals and assign timelines for the 2003 work plan at the December 18th meeting. Before this meeting, all commissioners were asked to review the work plan and come prepared with suggestions for goals and timelines. New Business Martha McDonell noted that members will need to elect officers at the December meeting. She urged commissioners to consider whether they wish to seek an office. Kristi Rudelius-Palmer offered to call Kristen Siegesmund (who had to leave the meeting early) to determine if she wishes to remain on the commission and if she would like to continue serving as chairperson. Set Agenda For Next Meeting Members agreed to add the following items to the December agenda: § Elect a chair and vice-chair § Report on nominations received for the Human Rights Award § Set goals and timeline for 2003 Work Plan Adjournment Moved by Annie Gaffney and seconded by Cassandra Boddy to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. With no further business, the commission adjourned at 8:47 p.m. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 4D - HRC Minutes of Nov. 20, 2002 Page 3 of 3 Respectfully submitted, Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 1 of 8 7a Case No. 02-60-VAR: Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC - To consider Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC's appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance from the requirements of Section 36-361(c)(1)d.12 of the Ordinance relating to zoning to permit 24 parking spaces instead of the required 73 at 3300 Gorham Ave. Recommended Action: Motion to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC's application for a variance to the requirements of Section 36-361(c)(1)d.12 of the Ordinance relating to zoning to permit 24 parking spaces instead of the required 73 for the property located in the "I-G" General Industrial District at 3300 Gorham Avenue. Background: Attached is the staff report prepared for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) which provides a full description of the variance request made by the applicant. Before BOZA can grant a variance, seven criteria must be favorably satisfied. These seven criteria are discussed in the attached staff memo, but in summary center around the impact to neighboring properties and the identification of a hardship that is unique to the subject property. During the review and consideration of this application, it was found that most properties in that industrial park depend on off-site parking resulting in potential parking shortfalls during the winter months, and in the future. It was also determined that a hardship, that is unique to this property, does not exist. Therefore, to protect the traffic flows in the neighborhood, and to equitably apply the zoning standards, staff recommended, and BOZA acted to deny the applicants request. Issues: Staff believes that none of the above mentioned seven criteria have been satisfied. Staff and BOZA's response to the seven criteria are summarized below: 1. There are no exceptional characteristics of this property that prevents it from being used in a reasonable manner. The property is currently being successfully utilized as a fully developed industrial property. 2. There are no conditions of the property that are unique to this property or immediately adjoining properties. 3. A variance is not necessary for the property to be used in a manner that is typical for that zoning district. The property is currently being used in a typical manner, and an option exists for the company to expand its operations without adding onto the building by using existing tenant space. 4. The granting of the variance will result in the ability to add to the parking shortage and could result in congestion on the public streets. 5. Parking shortages and poor traffic flows have a negative impact on all properties in the area. 6. The variance is contrary to the zoning ordinance, as it is the intent of the ordinance to prevent parking shortages, and a reliance upon street parking. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 2 of 8 7. No unique hardship has been identified that would prevent the property from being used in a manner common for that district. Recommendation: Motion to uphold the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC's application for a variance to section 36-361(c)(1)d.12 of the ordinance code to construct a 2,695 sq ft addition with 24 instead of the required 73 parking spaces for the property located at 3300 Gorham Ave. Attachment: BOZA Staff Report - Case No. 02-60-VAR Application (Supplement) Letter from Applicant (Supplement) Site Plan & Building Elevations (Supplement) Draft, unapproved BOZA Minutes Excerpts (Supplement) Prepared By: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 3 of 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT City of St. Louis Park November 27, 2002 CASE NO. 02-60-VAR VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 36-361(c)(1)d.12 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT 24 PARKING SPACES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 73 ALLOWING A 2,695 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 26,700 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE WAREHOUSE BUILDING WITHOUT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE “I-G” GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 3300 GORHAM AVENUE. SUBJECT: The application of Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC for a variance to permit the construction of a 2,695 square foot addition without providing the required additional 49 parking spaces. (The addition requires 9 spaces, but the property is currently short 40 spaces, and the non-conformity is supposed to be corrected with any building addition. During review of the application, staff found that the proposed addition would also require setback variances, since the existing building setbacks are non-conforming. Additions to non-conforming buildings cannot be approved without variances. Louisiana BlvdS t a t e H i g h w a y # 7 G orha m Ave1st Street NW2nd Street NWR epu blic A ve SITE Municipal Lot St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 4 of 8 PROPOSAL: Square Feet of Minnesota, LLC, represented by Mark McClellan and Nick Smaby are requesting the city approve a 2,695 square foot second story addition to their existing building located at 3300 Gorham Ave. The existing building is 26,700 square feet, and is used for manufacturing (18,200 sq ft), office (5,000 sq ft) and warehousing (3,500 sq ft). The 2,695 square foot addition will be used primarily for office, with some warehouse use. Some of the existing building is leased out. If the addition was allowed, the parking standards for the building would require 73 parking spaces. Currently, there are 24 spaces, 15 on site, and 9 in the municipal lot. The municipal lot is located across the road, and all parking spaces in the lot have been allocated. No additional spaces are available to give to this property. All of the 9 buildings located on the same block as the applicant’s building, are in very similar situations. The buildings occupy most of the property, leaving a shortage of on-site parking. As a result, on-street parking is utilized, and when that option is no-longer available, the municipal lot is used. Currently, Square Feet of Minnesota uses more than their 9 spaces allocated in the municipal lot. SITE DATA: Zoning “I-G” General Industrial Owner Square Feet of MN, LLC Lot Shape Rectangular Lot Width 141 feet Lot Depth 215 feet Existing Setback North (side adjacent to street) approximately 1 foot (required = 15 feet) South (side) approximately 5 feet (required = 0 feet) East (front approximately 0 feet (20 feet required) West (rear approximately 0 feet (20 feet required) St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 5 of 8 ANALYSIS: Section 36-33(d) of the Zoning Ordinance states that the Board of Zoning Appeals may grant variances from the strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and impose conditions and safeguards provided that: 1. Where by reason of narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the lot, or where by reason of exceptional topographic or water conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional conditions of such lot, the strict applications of the terms of this ordinance would result in a peculiar and practical difficulties or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of such lot in developing or using such lot in a manner customary and legally permissible within the zoning district in which said lot is located. The parcel is approximately 30,000 sq ft with a 26,000 sq ft building constructed on it. The parcel is relatively flat, with no wetland or floodplain restrictions. There is nothing about the shape or natural conditions of the property that is preventing a reasonable use of it, or the ability construct a building and provide parking. The problem with the parcel is that the existing building is so large that parking cannot be accommodated on-site. The existing building and not the conditions preventing the ability to provide additional parking on site are the result of natural conditions of the property such as wetlands, topography, trees, shape of lot, etc. Staff believes the existing building already provides reasonable use, and it could continue to be used as is, therefore, staff believes this criterion has not been satisfied. 2. Conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property and do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. The conditions applying to this property are that the building is so large that there is not sufficient room for additional parking. Staff reviewed the buildings on adjacent properties, and concluded that this problem is common of nearly all commercial/industrial properties along Gorham. It is this problem that facilitated the need for a municipal lot in that neighborhood. Unfortunately, additional space is not available in this lot to be re-allocated to the applicants property. Because several non-adjoining properties in this district have the same problem, staff believes that this criterion has not been satisfied. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 6 of 8 3. The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The property owner is currently enjoying the use of the property as an industrial use, with a 26,000 sq ft building. If this property were constructed under todays rules, parking would be required to be maintained on site, or under contract elsewhere such as the municipal lot. As a result of these conditions, the building most likely would not be as large as the existing building is today. The property owner does have another option available, and that is to expand into space within the existing building currently being leased to another company. Because this property is currently being used in an intensive industrial use, and because there is another option available for the property owner to expand within the existing building without the need to enlarge the building, staff believes that this criterion has not been satisfied. 4. The granting of the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property, unreasonably increase the congestion in the public streets, increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety. Staff believes the granting of the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties. It may, however, result in increased congestion in the public streets as the demand for parking increases as a result of additions to existing buildings, and uses changing to potentially more employee and customer intensive uses. Property values in the city are increasing, and as a result, property owners and developers are looking for ways to use their property in a more intensive manner than it currently is. The city, while encouraging growth, needs to make sure that zoning and public safety issues such as parking, are provided. Because parking is limited in this district and this variance would result in a larger building that will provide the ability to increase staff without increasing available parking, staff believes this criterion has not been satisfied. 5. The granting of the variance will not unreasonably impact on the character and development of the neighborhood, unreasonably diminish or impair the established property values in the surrounding area, or in any other way impair the health, safety, comfort, or morals of the area. As discussed above, the granting of the variance will lead to a larger building, and a greater potential for more employees working at the site, and customers visiting the site. If on-site parking is not available, then they will park elsewhere, including on the street. On-street parking is allowed, however, it can become a problem when it is relied upon for employees in the district, especially in winter when snow emergencies occur. The city needs to continually be concerned about what happens when the on-street parking is full. Can two cars pass each other on the road when snow banks further reduce the effective width of the road? Are cars parking illegally in fire lanes and loading zones? Staff believes this has a negative effect on the health, safety, and comfort of the area. If the problem persists, it could eventually diminish property values. The St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 7 of 8 city, through its zoning and other controls, needs to do what it can to ensure that the effectiveness of public services, such as traffic management, are not reduced as a result of development. Because a reliance on off-site parking can effect traffic patterns and traffic flow, including emergency vehicle access, staff believes this criterion has not been satisfied. 6. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan. “Regulation of off-street parking and loading spaces in this article is necessary to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public right-of-way and to promote the safety and general welfare of the public. Regulation is accomplished by establishing minimum requirements for off-street parking of vehicles and unloading operations associated with their use for the uses regulated by this article by analysis of the intensity, duration, time and style of utilization of the land or structures in or from which each use is conducted.” Sec. 36-361(a) purpose provision of the off- street parking ordinance. Staff believes it is clear that the intent of the parking ordinance is to protect the integrity and effectiveness of the city’s transportation network by requiring private development to accommodate parking on-site. Because this variance request would increase this property’s parking burden off-site, staff believes this criterion has not been satisfied. 7. The granting of the variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable undue hardship or difficulty. Staff believes that a unique and naturally occurring hardship, that would deny this property owner a property right commonly enjoyed by similar properties, has not been identified. Therefore, staff believes this criterion has not been satisfied. St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 7a - Variance Appeal Square feet of Minnesota Page 8 of 8 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: In as much as staff believes that none of the seven criterion have been satisfied, and because an option does exist for the property owner to expand into the space of the existing building currently being leased by the applicant to another company, staff recommends that the request for a variance to section 36-361(c)(1)d.12 of the ordinance code to construct a 2,695 sq ft addition with 24 instead of the required 73 parking spaces be denied. If the Board of Zoning Appeals believes the seven findings are met for granting the parking variances, staff will advertise a hearing for the setback variances. Prepared by: Gary Morrison Assistant Zoning Administrator Gmorrison@Stlouispark.org St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 8a - Election of Mayor Pro-tem Page 1 of 2 8a Election of Mayor Pro-tem State Statute section 412.121 requires that Council choose each year an acting Mayor from the Council members. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt resolution appointing a Mayor Pro-tem Background: Minnesota State Statute section 412.121 states that at the first meeting of each year the Council shall choose an acting Mayor from the Council members. The acting Mayor shall perform the duties of Mayor during the disability or absence of the Mayor from the City or, in case of vacancy in the office of Mayor, until a successor has been appointed and qualifies. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Kimberly A. Olson, Admin. Secretary Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 8a - Election of Mayor Pro-tem Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 03- A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ___________ TO THE OFFICE OF MAYOR PRO-TEM FOR THE YEAR 2003 WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Section 412.121 requires cities to choose each year an acting Mayor from the Council members; and WHEREAS, the acting Mayor shall perform the duties of Mayor during the disability or absence of the Mayor from the City or, in case of vacancy in the office of Mayor until a successor has been appointed and qualifies; and WHEREAS, the Council has carefully reviewed the qualifications of all Council members and has considered the desires of the residents and the welfare of the City as a whole, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that __________ is hereby appointed Mayor Pro-tem of the City of St. Louis Park and shall serve in that capacity until a duly elected successor assumes the office at the first regular City Council meeting of the year 2004. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 6, 2003 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 8b - Revised Park Permit Policy Page 1 of 3 8b Park Reservation Permit Policy The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have made revisions to the Park Reservation Permit Policy. Recommended Action: To approve the revisions made to the Park Reservation Permit Policy by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Background: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission has worked with staff to revise the existing policy that establishes guidelines for the issuance of park permits for youth associations. Representatives were present at the Study Session in 2001 to discuss the previous guidelines. Revised Policy: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is recommending these changes because it provides clear direction to an association (s) in the event that there is a conflict with two associations who want to reserve the same space. Over the past year and a half, there have been conflicts between two baseball organizations. At this time, all conflicts have been worked out prior to having staff direct them towards the conflict resolution portion of this policy. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the revisions indicated in strikeout/underline format on the attached policy as stated by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to be in effect immediately. Nancy Nelson, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission chair, will be at the meeting to present the revised policy. Attachments: Park Reservation Permit Policy Prepared by: Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 8b - Revised Park Permit Policy Page 2 of 3 Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this policy, which establishes guidelines for the issuance of special park usage permits, is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public. It is the intent of the City of St. Louis Park to grant permits for exclusive or on-going use of municipal park property, without payment of the established fee for the use of such property, to those organizations which operate programs under the same general guidelines which govern public programs operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Toward that end, organizations which request special permits to offer on-going programs on municipal park property without paying a usage fee to the City are required to comply with the following guidelines on an annual basis: 1. Organizations are to deposit a copy of all documents that which govern their operation at the Parks and Recreation office along with their application so that those documents may be available for public review. 2. Organizations are to make all information concerning the governance of their programs available to City staff and program participants upon request. 3. Meetings of the organizations governing body, except those which deal with personnel issues or litigation, are to be publicized in advance and open to all program participants, City staff and the public. 4. The election of the organizations governing body is to be a process which is open to all adult program participants and to all parents of youth program participants. Elections will be conducted annually. 5. Head coaches working in youth sports organizations are to be trained and certified through a program deemed appropriate by the individual independent Athletic Association in consultation cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Department. 6. Organizations will allow participation regardless of are to be adequately prepared for dealing with participants that have special economic, physical, or social needs. 7. Organizations are to comply with all local, state, and federal human rights laws which prohibit discrimination against program participants or applicants in any manner. 8. All organizations will submit league rosters or participant summaries to the Parks and Recreation Department annually to assist with future athletic facility development needs. 9. When two or more organizations offer similar programs for similar age groups, they are expected to work together to develop the highest level of programming standards and to assure that children throughout the community are being offered equal opportunities for participation regardless of geographic considerations. Park Reservation Permit Policy St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item: 010603 - 8b - Revised Park Permit Policy Page 3 of 3 10. Any organization which fails to provide for and follow the guidelines set forth above is subject to payment of the established fees for use of park facilities or revocation of its permit at the discretion of the Director of Parks and Recreation. 11. Conflict Resolution: When two or more organizations are not unable to resolve their differences regarding facility usage, they must use the following procedure: present their positions to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission at their next scheduled meeting. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will render a decision. 1. The associations in conflict must submit a document proving compliance with policy items 1 – 8. 2. The associations in conflict must submit the following information in writing: a. Statement of conflict. b. Documentation of efforts to resolve the apparent conflict (the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (“PRAC”) has the right to ask the associations to try again to resolve the issue among themselves). c. Their position statement. d. Their suggested resolution. 3. The Commission will then set a meeting date for the following: a. The association will present their position to the Commission. b. The presentation will be by a maximum of two association representatives. c. The presentation will last no more than 15 minutes with a 15-minute question and answer period following. 4. The Commission will render a decision within two weeks following the presentation which will be in effect for that calendar year, request more documentation, or suggest the associations continue their efforts to resolve the conflict. Priority Usage: 1. City sponsored recreation programs. 2. School District (Athletics Department and Community Education). 3. Organized St. Louis Park athletic associations, teams, or clubs that meet the guidelines. 4. Other St. Louis Park resident teams, individuals or neighborhood organizations. 5. Non-resident teams or other. Adopted by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 02/08/95; Revised 12/20/95; Revised 4/17/02; Revised 12-3-02