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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/07/16 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - RegularAlSt. Louis Park Official minutes M I N N E S 0 T A City council meeting ufE „riw 50- St. Louis Park, Minnesota July 16, 2018 1. Call to order Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, and Thom Miller. Councilmembers absent: Mayor Spano and Margaret Rog. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Assistant Planner (Ms. Kramer), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), Fire Chief Koering, Communications Manager (Ms. Larson), CIO Information Resources (Mr. Pires), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: St. Louis Park Firefighters; Mr. Dunlap 1a. Pledge of allegiance 1b. Roll call 2. Presentations 2a. Retirement recognition for Fire Lieutenant Eva Hansen and Civic TV Coordinator Reg Dunlap Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin read the resolutions to honor both Lt. Eva Hansen and Civic TV Coordinator Reg Dunlap. Ms. Hansen was the first woman hired by the city to serve on the fire investigation team and provided 22 years of dedicated service to the city. Fire Chief Koering noted Lt. Hansen's amazing accomplishments over the years, stating she has made a difference in the City of St. Louis Park. He stated she has forged many paths and gone before other women in dedicating her life and passion to the city, adding St. Louis Park is a better place to live because of her efforts, which will have a lasting impact for years to come. Councilmember Mavity expressed her personal thanks and gratitude for all the work Lt. Hansen has done for the city over the years, and while she is sad to see her leave, she is happy for her to enjoy retirement. She added while being first is never easy, she is sure Lt. Hansen has guided the process of building the city's new fire stations, and she appreciates all she has given to the city. Councilmember Brausen added his thanks as well. City Council Meeting -2- July 16, 2018 Mr. Harmening stated he has learned a lot about fire service from Lt. Hansen, adding she is always very professional, courteous, civil, and also did a great job representing the union. He stated she is a pleasure to work with and he wishes her the best in her retirement. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin noted that Reg Dunlap has served the city more than 30 years, recording hundreds of public forums and ParkTV programming for the city. He thanked Mr. Dunlap for his great contributions and 30 years of service to St. Louis Park. Mr. Dunlap stated this has been his dream job and he feels lucky to have worked for such a great city and employer. He thanked his staff and leadership, adding St. Louis Park has always had a reputation for innovation. Mr. Harmening stated Mr. Dunlap has been an incredible asset for the city and community, while being a diplomat as well. He congratulated Mr. Dunlap on his retirement, adding he is happy for him and his family. Councilmember Brausen thanked Mr. Dunlap for making the council look good on TV over the years, stating Mr. Dunlap is very competent both behind and in front of the camera, and the council will miss him. 2b. Proclamation honoring Tim Titus and declaring "Tim Titus Day" Councilmember Mavity read the proclamation and stated she met Mr. Titus many years ago working on the Children First program in St. Louis Park. She noted his retirement party is on Sunday, August 5, and everyone is welcome to attend. Councilmember Mavity added Mr. Titus has worked at Starbucks for 15 years at Excelsior and Grand, provided great customer service, and is an amazing Children First champion in St. Louis Park. She thanked him for his outstanding contributions over the years. 2c. Recognition of donations Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin noted a donation from Benilde-St Margaret's High School of $380,000 for cost and in-kind labor to remodel the BSM boys' hockey team locker rooms located at the Rec Center. 3. Approval of minutes — none 4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar 4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for period of May 26, through June 29, 2018. 4b. Adopt Resolution 18-095, Resolution 18.096, and Resolution 18-097 to recognize Eva Hansen, Reg Dunlap, and Joan Reamer for their years of service. City Council Meeting -3- July 16, 2018 4c. Adopt Resolution 18-098 for concurrent detachment from St. Louis Park and annexation to Hopkins of certain lands pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061 Adopt Resolution 18-099 for concurrent detachment from Hopkins and annexation to St. Louis Park of certain lands pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 414.061 4d. Adopt Resolution 18-100 approving the preliminary plat of Louisiana Alignment Second Addition. 4e. Designate Palmer West Construction Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $486,800.00 for the partial roof and exterior rehabilitation of The Rec Center. 4f. Adopt Resolution 18-101 authorizing the installation of a loading zone on the west side of Meadowbrook Road north of Excelsior Boulevard. 4g. Approve updated financial management policies effective August 1, 2018. 4h. Adopt Resolution 18-102 approving a minor amendment to the approved special permit. 41. Adopt Resolution 18-103 appointing election judges for the August 14, 2018 State Primary Election. 4j. Adopt Resolution 18-104 amending Resolution No. 17-050 adopted March 6, 2017 to change the name of the plat referenced in the resolution from Elmwood Addition to Elmwood 2nd Addition. 4k Adopt Resolution 18-105 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2902 Texas Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 07-117- 21-44-0011. 41. Adopt Resolution 18-106 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at 3749 Glenhurst Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 06- 028-24-44-0149. 4m. Adopt Resolution 18-107 authorizing the execution of a limited use permit with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for constructing a trail within the Trunk Highway 100 (TH100) right-of-way. 4n. Approve a temporary extension of the licensed premises for a one -day event at Copperwing Distillery, located at 6409 Cambridge Street. 40. Adopt Resolution 18-108 approving acceptance of a monetary and in-kind labor donation from Benilde-St. Margaret's High School in the amount of $380,000 for remodeling of the BSM boys' hockey locker room. 4p. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of May 16, 2018. 4q. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of May 30, 2018. 4r. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of June 6, 2018. 4s. Approve a temporary on -sale intoxicating liquor license for Secondhand Hounds, contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation. Event to take place on August 5, 2018 at the West End Festival site on Gamble Drive. City Council Meeting -4- July 16, 2018 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, 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. Boards and commissions Sa. Appointment of representatives to the Environment and Sustainability Commission It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Harris to appoint Larry Kraft and Shaina Ashore to the Environmental and Sustainability Commission for the term ending May 31, 2021. The motion passed 5-0. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Establishment of the Bridgewater Bank Tax Increment Financing District Councilmember Mavity recused herself from the Bridgewater discussions and vote. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to continue the public hearing and table consideration of the Bridgewater Bank Tax Increment Financing District to August 6, 2018. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilmember Mavity abstained.) 6b. First reading of ordinance vacating right-of-way adjacent to 3410 Dakota Avenue South Ms. Kramer presented the staff report. She noted the city proposes to vacate the right- of-way that is located adjacent to 3410 Dakota Ave So. The council approved vacating this right-of-way in 1960; however, it was never recorded. The owner of the adjacent property notified the city of the situation and asked that it be resolved. The city attempted to record the previous documents, but they were rejected by the county due to technical issues. Therefore, the city is repeating the process now in order to honor and properly implement the decision by the former city council. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin opened the public hearing. Dr. Steve Posnick stated he owns the property at 3400 and 3410 Dakota Avenue and is in agreement with this action, adding this is the proper way to do this. City Council Meeting -5- July 16, 2018 Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brausen noted that Dr. Posnick's family has owned this property since the 1960's and stated this process will finally provide them with title for the property at this location. It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to table action on vacating the right -of --way adjacent to 3410 Dakota Ave. S. and setting the first reading of the ordinance for August 6, 2018. The motion passed 5-0. 6c. REMS, LLC dba REMS Virtual Reality Laboratory — on -sale wine and on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license Ms. Perez presented the staff report. She noted the applicant meets all the requirements for issuance of a liquor license and nothing was discovered. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin closed the public hearing. Councilmember Mavity noted this is an interesting and unique business that she has not seen before. She asked the applicant to come forward and speak about it, adding once again St. Louis Park will be home to a new signature experience. Amir Berenjian and Travis Holum described the educational, training and entertainment opportunities that virtual reality can provide, stating they want to offer a social experience to patrons, create a space for training and education for school students, while also providing entertainment on the weekends. They hope to fit into the brewery scene that is in the area as well. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve application from REMS, LLC dba REM5 Virtual Reality Laboratory for an on -sale wine and on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license for the premises located at 4950 35th Street W. The motion passed 5-0. 7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public — none 8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items 8a. First reading of ordinance regarding uses in industrial district Ms. Kramer presented the staff report. She noted staff proposes a zoning ordinance amendment to apply to the I -P Industrial Park and I -G General Industrial zoning districts. The amended text of Sections 36-243 and Section 36-244 would allow a greater amount City Council Meeting -6- July 16, 2018 of gross floor area in breweries to be used for any combination of retail and taproom; and, outdoor seating and service of food and beverage as an accessory use. Councilmember Brausen asked if food and beverage is allowed as an accessory use, and if food preparation would be onsite, or with the use of food trucks. Ms. Kramer stated there is no food preparation onsite, adding food trucks can already serve food outside in this district, and that this amendment would allow outside break areas to be provided for employees. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brousen, to approve first reading of ordinance modifying conditions applied to breweries and allowing outdoor seating with food and beverage service in industrial zoning districts as an accessory use, and set the second reading for August 6, 2018. The motion passed 5-0. 8b. Conditional use permit — French American School of Minneapolis. Resolution No. 18-109 Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He noted the French American School of Minneapolis requested a conditional use permit (CUP) to relocate their daycare to 2220, 2211, and 2221 Florida Ave. S. The planning commission conducted a public hearing on June 6, 2018 and recommended approval of the CUP. Councilmember Mavity asked if this was the same industrial park where a daycare location was approved a few years back. Mr. Morrison stated there was a daycare approved in this industrial park on Edgewood Ave S, however, it never opened. Councilmember Brausen stated the school has been in St. Louis Park for many years and he is glad to provide them this opportunity. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to adopt Resolution No. 18-109, approving a conditional use permit to operate a group daycare/nursery school at 2220, 2211, and 2221 Florida Avenue S. The motion passed 5-0. 8c. Conditional use permit with variances — Light of the World Church. Resolution No. 18-110 Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He noted the conditional use permit (CUP) with variances is in an effort to provide adequate parking for the church by expanding the current parking lot. The proposed parking lot will replace a grassy area that has historically been used for overflow parking. The expanded lot also triggers a requirement for an eight -foot tall screening fence; however, the planning commission and staff find that a six-foot fence provides sufficient screening for the small parking lot and better fits the character of the single-family neighborhood. City Council Meeting -7- July 16, 2018 t Councilmember Brausen stated he supports the expansion of the parking lot, but noted the occasional parking on grass does minimize impervious surface. He added when grass is paved over, it seems the council should then address storm water concerns and the inclusion of raingardens for water run-off. Mr. Morrison noted that stormwater is being addressed for the entire property by using underground storage treatment located under the proposed parking lot. Councilmember Brausen added some of the neighbors were surprised a fence was required, and several noted they like to access the play area. He asked if the fence can be constructed with a gate, and if the church can work with neighbors on this. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 18-110, approving a conditional use permit with variances at 6713 and 6719 Cedar Lake Road, subject to conditions. The motion passed 5-0. 9. Communications Mr. Harmening noted that August 7 is National Night Out, adding it is not unusual for the city to have over 130 parties registered that evening. He said if anyone is interested j in having a gathering, to please contact city hall or the police department and register forthe event, so blocks can be closed off with cones. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin noted Tuesday, July 24, from 5-7 p.m. is a STEP fundraiser at Steel Toe Brewery and all are invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased online for $20 or $30 at the door. Councilmember Mavity noted the upcoming primary is on Tuesday, August 14. Mr. Harmening stated residents can go to their precinct and vote on that day, and can also vote early at city hall until August 13. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. i' MelissTenne , City ClerkC—) Steve Hallfin, Mayor em