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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/03/06 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Official minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota March 6, 2023 1. Call to order. Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. 1a. Pledge of allegiance. 1b. Roll call. Councilmembers present: Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, Nadia Mohamed, and Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Rog Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jake Spano, Sue Budd Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City Manager (Ms. Walsh), Director of Community Development (Ms. Barton), Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Communications and Technology Director (Ms. Smith) Guests: None. 2. Approve agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Budd absent). 3. Presentations – none. 4. Approval of minutes. 4a. Study session minutes of Nov. 14, 2022. 4b. City council meeting minutes of Nov. 21, 2022. 4c. City council meeting minutes of Dec. 5, 2022. 4d. City Council meeting minutes of Jan. 17, 2023. It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to approve the Nov. 14 study session minutes, and the Nov. 21, 2022, Dec. 5, 2022, and Jan. 17, 2023, city council meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Budd absent). 5. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar 5a. Accept city disbursement claims for the period of January 28, 2023 , through February 24, 2023. DocuSign Envelope ID: 16EA2209-3D9A-42FD-A57D-ED28CFA9B43C City council meeting -2- Mar 6, 2023 5b. Adopt Ordinance No. 2662-23 amending city code chapter 3 related to alcoholic beverages. 5c. Designate Pro-Tree Outdoor Services as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $147,452.80 for the removal of nuisance trees on public property for 2023 – 2024. 5d. Designate Bituminous Roadways, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $6,833,384.89 for the 2023 pavement management project no. 4023-1000. 5e. Adopt Resolution No. 23-033 approving Community Charities of Minnesota to conduct off-site gambling on March 18, 2023, at the St. Louis Park ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive. 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 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Budd absent). 6. Public hearings – none. 7. Regular business. 7a. Approve first reading of Ordinance amending chapter 36 of the city code pertaining to zoning and set the second reading for Mar ch 20, 2023. Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. Councilmember Brausen thanked staff for their work on this amendment as well as the planning commission. Councilmember Brausen asked about section 7 related to the residential restrictions on performance standards specifically the established maximum three vehicles stored outside on a property. He noted it says additional vehicles would need to be parked in a garage or on the street as allowed. He asked Mr. Morrison for the planning commissions and staff’s analysis of this and why they recommended three vehicles. Mr. Morrison stated the current ordinance has a minimum of three and allows exceptions of up to five vehicles. He added the intention is to remove the exception. He noted the planning commission discussed increasing it to four but decided to go with staff recommendation. Councilmember Brausen noted in his neighborhood two residents did have five vehicles each in their driveways. He stated his concern if it is limited to three vehicles, those additional vehicles then move onto the street, and everyone is walking around them. He was more in favor of four and recommended amending the ordinance to four vehicles. DocuSign Envelope ID: 16EA2209-3D9A-42FD-A57D-ED28CFA9B43C City council meeting -3- Mar 6, 2023 Councilmember Brausen stated his concern is moving these vehicles out of the driveway and onto the street with pedestrians and bikers having to move around them – along with then moving the vehicles back into the driveway during snow emergencies. He noted it seems backwards and might be a hardship on some residents . Mayor Pro Tem Rog asked if this is typically enforced on a complaint basis . Mr. Morrison stated yes, that is correct. Councilmember Mohamed asked why staff recommended three vehicles maximum. Mr. Morrison stated because it is the current code requirement of three plus exceptions. Mayor Pro Tem asked how frequently staff receives complaints. Mr. Morrison stated complaints about parking are common and it’s typically a frequent violator that is complained about. Councilmember Dumalag stated she is open to going either way on this . She noted there may be instances where this is needed, such as with multigenerational families. Councilmember Mohamed stated she would support the maximum of four versus three, noting multigenerational families have multiple vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem stated she also could go either way, and noted if it is taking staff time to enforce the three vehicles, it might cut down on time staff spends on this. She stated she also will support Councilmember Brausen’s amendment to the motion. Councilmember Dumalag asked if the ordinance change related to restaurants was made due to COVID. Mr. Morrison stated yes, that is correct and there are business owners that want to continue that option. She thanked staff for their work on this and stated she supports it. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to approve first reading as amended to increase the maximum number of vehicles allowed in the driveway of single-family residences to four (4) instead of three (3) and to set the second reading for March 20, 2023. The motion passed 5-0 (Mayor Spano and Councilmember Budd absent). After the motion, Ms. Keller asked for clarification and if this would also be the case for duplexes and moving the maximum vehicles allowed on a driveway from six to eight. Councilmember Mohamed asked if this should be reviewed as a point of equity related to people who live in duplexes. Mr. Mattick stated the council can reflect on this and then make a change to the ordinance at the March 20, 2023, second reading. DocuSign Envelope ID: 16EA2209-3D9A-42FD-A57D-ED28CFA9B43C City council meeting -4- Mar 6, 2023 Councilmember Mohamed asked staff to really reflect on this to see if there is an equity issue. 8. Communications Ms. Keller stated discounted rain barrels are now available for 50% off $90 and folks can reach out to Recycleminnesota.org or the city website for more information. Ms. Keller added it is time to nominate an outstanding community member for an award. This can be submitted for folks who live or work in the community and contribute significantly to the city. Nominations will be reviewed and awarded at the state of the city address. Nominations can be completed on the city website and are due April 14. Councilmember Brausen stated on March 9 is MN League of Cities Day at the State Capitol and city manager Keller, staff members, and he will be there to discuss pressing issues. Mayor Pro Tem Rog stated several from council were at the Children’s First Breakfast last week and it was a very successful event. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: 16EA2209-3D9A-42FD-A57D-ED28CFA9B43C