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City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Nov. 7, 2022
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Shepherd), Director of Community
Development (Ms. Barton), Communications and Technology Director (Ms. Smith)
Guests: none
2. Presentations
2a. Proclamation designating Sat. Nov. 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday
Mayor Spano read the proclamation declaring Nov. 26, 2022, as Small Business
Saturday.
3. Approval of minutes
3a. Study session meeting minutes of Aug. 8, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve
the Aug. 8. 2022 study session meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3b. Study session meeting minutes of Sept. 6, 2022
Councilmember Kraft noted on page 1 it should read, “…compared to other street
policies where we make it clear that public streets are for the whole community and not
just the residents who live on it.”
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve
the Sept. 6, 2022, study session meeting minutes as corrected.
The motion passed 7-0.
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4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of September 24
through October 28, 2022.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 22-170 authorizing an annual sign permit authorizing the
Aquila Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to place temporary signs
within the public right-of-way for its annual fundraiser.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 22-171 authorizing a special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 3945 Kipling Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D. 07-
028-24-120158.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 22-172 to amend and restate the Subordination
Agreement and Collateral Assignment of the Tax Increment Note and
Redevelopment Agreement in connection with the Contract for Private
Redevelopment with St. Louis Park AH I, LLLP for the Arbor House affordable
multifamily housing development.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 22-173 to assess delinquent citation charges against the
benefiting property.
4f. Approve estoppel certificates for 1601 Utica Ave. S.
4g. Accept Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes of July 6, 2022.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, 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
5a. Appoint representatives to the Environment and Sustainability Commission,
Fire Civil Service Commission, Housing Authority, Police Advisory Commission
and Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to approve
the appointments to the above committees as presented in Exhibit A.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Public hearings
6a. Resolution authorizing the issuance of additional multifamily housing revenue
note for St. Louis Park AH I, LLP. Resolution No. 22-174
Ms. Schmitt presented the staff report.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano
closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember Rog asked if this is due to construction costs and supply chain issues .
Mr. Barker noted this is a low-income tax credit property and must be financed with
bonds for 55% of costs. He noted when closing happened, it was noted that more
funding was needed. He added they hope to be completed on the project on time next
year.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to
adopt Resolution No. 22-174 for issuance of additional multifamily housing revenue note
for St. Louis Park AH I, LLP.
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. First reading of Ordinance establishing fees for THC edible licensing
Ms. Schmitt presented the staff report.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Kraft asked if this is for fees for the licensing only, and not fees for fines
or approval of the ordinance itself. Ms. Schmitt stated yes, noting licensing fees are
established by ordinance and penalties are considered administrative fees.
Councilmember Rog asked if there would be any changes to the fine amounts. Ms.
Schmitt stated this ordinance does not address fines, and it is only related to licensing
fees.
Ms. Keller stated the next council discussion will involve a breakdown of the compliance
program and potential changes to penalties for violations.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to
approve first reading of ordinance adopting fee for 2023 THC edible licensing and set
second reading for Nov. 21, 2022.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions, and discussion items
9. Communications
Mayor Spano noted Nov. 8 is Election Day. He thanked staff for their work related to elections
and noted Councilmember Rog’s email thanking Melissa Kennedy and Michael Sund who have
worked tirelessly on the election process.
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Councilmember Budd noted Texa-Tonka is having their holiday kick-off this weekend from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. and invited everyone to stop by.
Ms. Keller stated polling places are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and voters can
find their designated polling place on the city website or by calling elections staff. She also
noted Truth in Taxation notices will go out next week to residents, and that the National League
of Cities conference will be next week with city council members and staff members attending.
Ms. Keller added city restaurants will receive rebates from the city for having 75% energy
efficiency up to $5,000 noting more information is on the city website.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
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