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City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Sept. 5, 2023
1. Call to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda
Farris, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jake Spano
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), finance director (Ms.
Cruver), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), associate planner (Ms. Kramer), community
development director (Ms. Barton), communications and technology director (Ms. Smith)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Dumalag, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Spano absent).
3. Presentations.
a. Recognition of service for fire department Lt. Shawn Glapa
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen read the proclamation and recognized Lt. Glapa for his 27 years of
service.
Lt. Glapa thanked the city council and said he has enjoyed every minute of the 27 years he
served the city. He added he always felt safe and comfortable with the fire department and
noted the department is in good hands.
Fire Chief Koering noted that the fire department is evolving as an organization. He called
attention to the tradition of sharing experiences and stories as an example of Lt. Glapa’s
leadership for fellow firefighters and the community. Chief Koering stated Lt. Glapa’s
contributions were numerous and that he had served and performed admirably. Chief Koering
thanked the council for taking the time for this recognition and thanked Lt. Glapa and his wife
for making this a better fire department and a better community.
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen noted that one of the greatest contributions to our public service
providers is the support of their family members. He thanked Lt. Glapa’s family for their service
and dedication to the city and wished them the best in their endeavors.
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4. Minutes.
a. City council meeting minutes of Aug. 7, 2023
b. City council special study session minutes of Aug. 7, 2023
c. City council study session minutes of Aug. 14, 2023
d. City council meeting minutes of Aug. 21, 2023
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to approve all
meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Spano absent).
5. Consent items.
a. Resolution No. 23-095 recognizing Fire Lieutenant Shawn Glapa for more than 27 years
of service
b. Resolution No. 23-096 approving third amendment to affordable housing
redevelopment contract, and related documents with Beltline Station LLC
c. Approval of temporary liquor license for MATTER
d. Resolution No. 23-097 and Resolution No. 23-098 imposing civil penalties for liquor
license violations
e. Adopt Ordinance 2667-23 amending Sec. 8-474(a)(7) to allow liquor stores to sell hemp-
derived THC products
f. Approve premises amendment to liquor license for Rojo Mexican Grill
g. Approve city disbursements for period ending Aug. 25, 2023
h. Resolution No. 23-099 authorizing final payment and accepting work for 2022 concrete
replacement project (city project no. 4022-0003)
i. Resolution No. 23-100 authorizing final payment and accepting work for 2023 concrete
replacement project (city project no. 4023-0003)
j. Resolution No. 23-101 accepting grant from the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant
to assist with funding for lifeguards and authorizing the city to be the fiscal agent for the
cities of Minnetonka, New Hope and Crystal
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen asked to make a comment regarding consent items 5h, 5i and 5j. He
noted on items 5h and 5i, one project concluded at just above the estimated budget amount
and the other project concluded just lower, adding staff continues to do a good job of
estimating prices the best they can, given the changing environment for construction. On item
5j, he thanked staff for finding these types of opportunities to assist taxpayers.
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Farris, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Spano absent).
6. Public hearings – none.
7. Regular business.
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a. Resolution approving conditional use permit for school district data center at 6400
Walker Street
Ms. Kramer presented the staff report.
Councilmember Budd thanked staff for the modification made for the sidewalk because the
businesses in the Walker Lake area depend on the parking spaces. Everything that can be done
to have the data center park area in the parking lot is advantageous.
Councilmember Rog asked if the playground is a public playground . Ms. Kramer stated the
playground serves the daycare at the Central School building to the east and is operated by the
school district, adding it will be fully fenced off and contained .
Councilmember Rog asked Ms. Kramer for information on the tree removal. Ms. Kramer noted
there are two small boulevard trees near the existing driveway, and to come into compliance
with ADA requirements, those two trees must be removed . She added the school district will
plant two replacement trees and noted public property requires a one for one tree
replacement.
Councilmember Rog asked the height of these trees. Ms. Kramer stated they are both young
trees and therefore not very tall, as they were installed within the last two years.
Councilmember Rog asked what species of tree they are. Ms. Kramer stated she did not have
that information available.
Councilmember Rog asked if there was opportunity to interact with the Walker Lake Business
Council on parking. Ms. Kramer stated all the meeting notices had gone out to businesses and
neighbors within 350 feet of the project. She stated she is not sure if the Walker Lake Business
Council did look over the plans, but added this information was posted on the city website and
there were signs at the building site to let folks know about it.
It was moved by Councilmember Budd, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to adopt Resolution
No. 23-1, approving conditional use permit for school district data center at 6400 Walker Street,
and allowing for an alternative method of financing through MN escrow fund.
The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Spano absent).
8. Communications and announcements.
a. Minutes of July 5, 2023, planning commission meeting
Ms. Keller noted in two weeks is the fire department open house and community health
resource fair on Sept. 19 from 5 – 7:30 p.m., which includes food and drinks at Fire Station #1.
She added the event is for all ages and will address community health to ensure residents know
about all resources available. She added buses will be available to transport residen ts to the
event.
Councilmember Rog also noted:
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There is a Green Line status meeting at Steel Toe Brewery Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m.
and city staff and Met Council staff will be available for questions.
The Birchwood neighborhood will host a 5K event on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Birchwood
Park, and all are invited to join.
St. Louis Park Art Fair is Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 – 5 p.m. at The ROC. It will be bigger
than years past and features a Youth Artist section this year.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
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