Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, and Jake Spano.

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1 OFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 8, Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, and Jake Spano. Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Fire Chief (Mr. Koering), Director of Operations & Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Principal Planner (Ms. McMonigal), Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Mr. Walther), Natural Resources Coordinator (Mr. Vaughan), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Rec Center Manager (Mr. Eisold), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Presentation Accepting a Donation from the American Legion to the Fire Department Mr. Koering stated he was pleased to share another chapter in the 100-year history of the Fire Department with the creation of the Fire Department Honor Guard. He thanked the American Legion for its generous donation, which will be used for the purchase of equipment to support the new Honor Guard. He introduced Firefighter Adam Lockram. Mr. Lockram stated he was honored to take the lead of the Fire Department Honor Guard and thanked the American Legion for its generous gift. Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council s appreciation to the American Legion for its generous donation. 2b Evergreen Awards Mr. Vaughan announced the 2015 Evergreen Award winners are Kara and James Leither, 1645 Idaho Avenue; Shirley Brandt, 4251 Ottawa Avenue; and Jenny Schramm, 5020 Minnetonka Boulevard. Mayor Jacobs congratulated the 2015 Evergreen Award winners and presented an award certificate to each of the Evergreen Award recipients. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes August 10, 2015

2 City Council Meeting -2- September 8, b. Special City Council Meeting Minutes August 13, c. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes August 17, d. Special City Council Meeting Minutes August 24, e. Study Session Meeting Minutes August 24, Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of July 25, 2015 through August 28, b. Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No Amending Chapter 3, Section 57, to Permit Holders of Brewpub and Brewer Off-Sale Malt Liquor Licenses to Sell Growlers on Sundays; Eliminate Certain Restrictions on Hours of Operation for On- Sale of Malt Liquor at Brewer Taprooms; and Amending Chapter 3 Section 59 to Subject Liquor License Renewal Applications to Investigation Fee; and to approve the summary ordinance for publication. 4c. Approve a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Job s Daughters Foundation of Minnesota for an event to be held on October 17, 2015, at the Paul Revere Masonic Center, 6509 Walker Street in St. Louis Park. 4d. Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section PUD 1 Relating to Zoning by Correcting a Text Error in The Shoreham Planned Unit Development, and to set Second Reading for September 21, e. Adopt Resolution No authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2929 Texa Tonka Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN, P.I.D f. Adopt Resolution No electing not to waive the statutory tort limits for liability insurance. 4g. Reject bids for the 2015 Random Concrete Repair Project Project No and authorize re-advertisement for bids.

3 City Council Meeting -3- September 8, h. Approve increasing the revolving line of credit that the City previously approved for Homes Within Reach (HWR), also known as West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (WHAHLT), from the current amount of $250,000 to $500,000. 4i. Adopt Resolution No authorizing the submission of a Mighty Ducks Grant application to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission in the amount of $400,000 for The Rec Center Refrigeration Replacement Project. 4j. Adopt Resolution No supporting the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District s Japs-Olson Stormwater Management project, and to authorize the City Manager to sign the Stormwater Management Agreement and the Agreement to jointly administer the Financial Guarantee with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. 4k. Adopt Resolution No accepting a $1,500 Donation from the American Legion Post 282 for the purchase of equipment to support the Fire Department Honor Guard. 4l. Approve for filing Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes May 28, m. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes July 15, n. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes August 5, o. Approve for filing Telecommunications Minutes May 13, 215 It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5. Boards and Commissions None 6. Public Hearings None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a Preliminary HRA Levy Certification. Resolution No Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and stated the City has historically used the HRA levy to fund infrastructure improvements and the HRA levy is currently dedicated through 2021 to pay the City s share of the Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue project. He stated that given the City s significant infrastructure needs, it is recommended that the 2016 HRA levy continue at the maximum allowed by law, calculated at $1,011,208 based on valuation data from Hennepin County, an increase of $57,970 or 6.08% from It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt Resolution No Authorizing the Preliminary HRA Levy for 2016.

4 City Council Meeting -4- September 8, b. Conditional Use Permit for Excavation at 3700 Monterey Drive. Resolution No Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and stated the City is requesting removal of approximately 7,000 cubic yards of material for the purpose of constructing the outdoor recreation complex. He stated the haul route is 36 th Street to Highway 100 and it is anticipated that five days of hauling will be needed with 100 truckloads per day. He stated that a neighborhood meeting was held on August 12 and there were some concerns about lighting and noise impacts to the adjacent properties. He explained that the trees will help with screening and will be enhanced by ten additional conifers and six deciduous trees. He further advised that a regulator will be installed on the PA system to make sure it does not exceed City Code noise regulations. Councilmember Mavity expressed concern about trucks trying to get through the intersection at 36 th and Wooddale during rush hour particularly after the Highway 7 bridge is torn down and asked that the City provide direction to the contractor to keep the trucks out of this area during rush hour especially when school buses are in the area. Councilmember Spano did not believe the trucks would create a significant imposition because there would only be about one truck every 12 minutes going through the intersection and suggested that staff observe the intersection and address the matter if it becomes problematic. Councilmember Mavity requested that staff inform the contractor about avoiding this intersection to the extent possible during rush hour. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to adopt Resolution No Granting Conditional Use Permit Under Section of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning to Permit Excavation of Approximately 7,000 Cubic Yards of Material from Property Zoned POS Park and Open Space (POS) District Located at 3700 Monterey Drive. 8c. Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Future SWLRT Joint Development. Resolution No Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and explained that staff has considered a number of land uses for these properties to better reflect future planning for the site. Staff has been working with the SWLRT Project Office on a Joint Development for the Vision Bank site with additional right-of-way owned by the City and would like to develop these properties together and tuck the parking in a ramp, versus a surface parking lot. She stated that a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on August 5, and no speakers were present. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt Resolution No Approving an Amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the City of St. Louis Park Under Minnesota Statutes to

5 City Council Meeting -5- September 8, d. First Reading of Ordinance Extending CenterPoint Energy (CPE) Franchise Ordinance Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and stated the Franchise Agreement with CenterPoint Energy expires on December 31, 2015, and there is mutual interest to extend the franchise and the City has expressed a desire to negotiate a long-term agreement, adding that because of these negotiations and the lengthy approval process, staff recommends approving a one year extension. He pointed out that the City s pavement management program is funded through the franchise fee revenues and the City does not special assess for projects in the community. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending St. Louis Park City Ordinance No Extending the Term of the CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco Franchise, and to set Second Reading for September 21, e. First Reading of Ordinance Extending Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and stated the Franchise Agreement with Xcel Energy expires on December 31, 2015, and there is mutual interest to extend the franchise and the City has expressed a desire to negotiate a long-term agreement, adding that because of these negotiations and the lengthy approval process, staff recommends approving a one year extension. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending St. Louis Park City Ordinance No Extending the Term of the Northern States Power Company Franchise, and to set Second Reading for September 21, f Excelsior Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD). Resolution No Mr. Walther presented the staff report and explained that the developer is proposing to construct a six story mixed use building that includes a grocery store and 176 apartment units with 18 affordable housing units. He presented several renderings of the project and discussed the landscaping and green wall elements proposed for the project. He stated that the shadow studies determined the project is in compliance with the City Ordinance and reviewed the changes made by the developer to step back the building on Park Commons Drive, which reduces the shadowing on the condos across the street. He advised that the project provides approximately 17% of the lot area for DORA and 21 trees are planned throughout the project as well as numerous shrubs and perennials with alternative landscaping provided. He stated there are 340 parking spaces provided and the parking meets the City s requirements as demonstrated through the shared parking study. He advised that a traffic study was done by the applicant and SRF Consulting Group performed subsequent updates to the study to incorporate the proposed development on the Bridgewater site and the study found that Excelsior Boulevard has

6 City Council Meeting -6- September 8, 2015 sufficient capacity to handle the proposed traffic generated from the site and the overall level of service at each of the intersections is acceptable with the only projected change to level of service being the left turns from westbound Excelsior Boulevard to southbound Quentin Avenue because the queuing lengths are too short, however, the study did not recommend any changes to the infrastructure in this area. He also reviewed the public process that has occurred to date. Councilmember Mavity stated the result of the traffic study is that as a traffic system, there is sufficient capacity on Excelsior Boulevard even though some intersections have capacity issues. She stated that Quentin continues to be a problem and requested that staff consider whether the left turn lanes are adequate and to look at this intersection as the project moves forward. She requested that staff ensure that the site can accommodate trash, recycling and organics recycling and requested the developer to invite the Wolfe Park Condominium Association to provide input on the art planned for the corner of Quentin and Park Commons Drive. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt Resolution No Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) Located at 4760 and 4900 Excelsior Boulevard. Councilmember Brausen thanked the developer for continuing to work with the neighborhood and felt the project supports Council s goals of having higher density developments along transit corridors; provides stabilization of the businesses along Excelsior Boulevard, including the addition of a grocery store; incorporates green building design features; and includes affordable housing units, adding he felt this was the right development for this area and strongly supported it. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to grant an extension until November 18, 2015, to submit the Park Commons West Final Plat. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded residents to remain watchful of kids and school buses now that school is in session. Councilmember Mavity invited residents to attend Coffee and Cultural Chat sponsored by the Human Rights Commission on September 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the High School. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor