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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/04/17 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular Official minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota April 17, 2023 1. Call to order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. a. Pledge of allegiance b. Roll call Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog Councilmembers absent: none. Staff present: city manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), community development director (Ms. Barton), public works director (Mr. Hall), deputy public works director (Ms. Fisher), communications and technology director (Ms. Smith). Guest: none. 2. Approve agenda. The agenda was approved, as presented, by general consensus. 3. Presentations – none. 4. Minutes. a. Special study session minutes of Feb. 6, 2023 b. Study session minutes of Feb. 13, 2023 c. Study session minutes of Feb. 27, 2023 Councilmember Brausen noted in the study session minutes of Feb. 27, 2023, on page 3, it should read, “He added he would like to see removing yard waste only charged to the individual residences that choose to have yard waste removed, as mulching is the environmentally preferred method, and other residents should not have to subsidize the hauling of yard waste.” d. City council meeting minutes of March 20, 2023 It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to approve the special study session minutes of Feb. 6, 2023, the study session minutes of Feb. 13, 2023, the city council meeting minutes of March 20, 2023, as presented and the study session minutes of Feb. 27, 2023, as revised. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Consent items. DocuSign Envelope ID: ECA42BAF-680B-4175-AE12-5BC0CE802493 City council meeting -2- April 17, 2023 a. Authorize execution of a contract amendment to a professional services contract with Abdo Financial Solutions, LLC in the amount up to $453,000 for financial support services. b. Resolution No. 23-043 appointing RJ Twiford and reappointing Erick Francis to the Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) to terms expiring on January 31, 2026. It was moved by Councilmember Rog, 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. 6. Public hearings – none. 7. Regular business. a. Resolution designating Buckingham Trucking, LLC dba The Buckingham Companies as the contractor for residential garbage and recycling collection services and authorizing execution contract. Ms. Fisher presented the staff report. She noted that an updated staff report and resolution were provided to the council prior to the meeting to reflect a last -minute change from a prospective contractor. Councilmember Brausen asked for examples of plastic #4 that is no longer recyclable. Ms. Fisher stated this is flexible film plastic, such as a plastic bag, and some to-go containers. She stated it is less common than the #1,2,5 that are typically collected. Councilmember Brausen added he assumes there will be education for residents on thi s update, so they can make the necessary changes . Ms. Fisher stated yes, there will be outreach and education at community events and residents will also receive print resources in the mail. Mayor Spano asked if this applies to single-use or reusable bags. Ms. Fisher stated she believes this is more single-use bags. Councilmember Rog thanked staff for their work on this . She asked if the two annual clean-up days are what the city currently has in place. Ms. Fisher stated yes, and noted there would still be a spring and fall clean-up and has also asked Buckingham for an extra collection day, which is not on a Saturday. Councilmember Rog noted walk-up service and asked what that is. Ms. Fisher stated this is used by residents who may have a disability, making it difficult for them to roll their carts down to the curb for pick-up. Councilmember Rog asked about the on-site supervisor and local customer service rep noted in the staff report and how this would work. Ms. Fisher stated that would be a route manager or general manager, who is at home base that staff can contact on contract progress or if any issues arise. DocuSign Envelope ID: ECA42BAF-680B-4175-AE12-5BC0CE802493 City council meeting -3- April 17, 2023 Councilmember Budd clarified the process when residents contact her on issues, and confirmed they can continue to be referred directly to the provider. Ms. Fisher stated yes, adding that the providers contact information will be included in all resources for residents. Councilmember Budd asked if the 20-gallon option is being removed and if they will move to pick up every other week. Ms. Fisher stated yes, residents will have the option to move to 30- gallon or 30-gallon every other week option, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Mayor Spano noted every other week garbage collection, and asked if that occurs on the same week as recycling. Ms. Fisher stated that is correct. He also asked what the contract amount for the 5-year contract with Waste Management was . Ms. Fisher stated the contract cost for garbage and recycling in the fifth year of the contract was $1.5 million. Mayor Spano stated in the last 2 years he has heard more frustration on trash and recycling services, noting it is a function of the current environment and challenges with finding staff. He noted the city has high expectations of the new service provider. It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to adopt Resolution No. 23-044 designating Buckingham Trucking, LLC dba The Buckingham Companies (Buckingham) as the contractor for residential garbage and recycling collection serv ices and authorizing the execution of a contract. The motion passed 7-0. 8. Communications, information, and announcements. a. Planning commission meeting minutes of Jan. 18, 2023. b. Planning commission study session meeting minutes of Jan. 18, 2023. Mayor Spano read a proclamation declaring April 30, 2023, as National Therapy Animal Day in St. Louis Park. Ms. Keller stated the city will partner with Minneapolis, Edina, and Eden Prairie on the Electrify Everything MN program, and there is more information on the city website. There will be a workshop on May 9 related to this program. Ms. Keller also noted the city is accepting submissions for poetry for sidewalk art, adding it is a meaningful way to connect the community. She stated people can submit up to 2 short poems or excerpts of poems, and in all languages. Additional information is available on the city website, applications are due May 7. 10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: ECA42BAF-680B-4175-AE12-5BC0CE802493