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AGENDA
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting
1. Call to order
2. Approve agenda
3. Minutes – none.
4. Consent items.
a. Approve EDA disbursements
b. Resolution approving collateral assignment of TIF note and redevelopment agreement for The
Mera at 9920 Wayzata Boulevard - Ward 4
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8. Adjournment.
6:15 p.m. City council meeting – Council Chambers
1. Call to order
a. Roll call.
b. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Presentations.
a. Recognition of St. Louis Park's 2025 Most Valued Tree (M.V.Tree)
b. Proclamation observing Veterans Day
c. Recognition of donations
4. Minutes.
a. City council meeting minutes of October 6, 2025
b. Special study session meeting minutes of October 6, 2025
5. Consent items.
a. Approve city disbursements
b. Resolution accepting donations to the police department
c. Resolution authorizing application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ReLeaf
grant program
6. Public hearings – none.
Agenda EDA, city council and special study session meetings of November 3, 2025
7. Regular business.
a.Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
b.First reading of ordinance amendment to Appendix A - 2026 fee schedule adding cannabis/low-
potency hemp edibles related fees
8. Communications and announcements – none.
9. Adjournment.
Following city council meeting – Special study session – Council Chambers
Discussion item
1. Inclusionary housing policy updates
Written report
2. Conduit bond policy
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approve EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve Economic Development Authority disbursement
claims for the period of Sept. 24 through Oct. 22, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the disbursements for the period ending Oct. 22,
2025?
Summary: The finance department prepares this report monthly for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached report shows both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and those
by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of disbursements by the EDA is
required and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursement summary
Prepared by: Estela Mulugeta, accounting specialist
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
10/22/20259/24/2025 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
171.00CENTERPOINT ENERGY Development - EDA G&A Heating Gas Utility
171.00
2,030.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,030.00
1,622.50EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,622.50
9,751.25HKGIDevelopment - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
9,751.25
694.00KUTAK ROCK LLP Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
694.00
28.98PATER JASE Community Development G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
28.98
839.40WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
839.40
15.69XCEL ENERGY EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Electric Utility
15.69
Report Totals 15,152.82
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving collateral assignment of TIF note and redevelopment agreement for
The Mera at 9920 Wayzata Blvd - Ward 4
Recommended action: Motion to adopt EDA resolution approving a collateral assignment of
the Tax Increment Note (TIF note) and redevelopment agreement related to BIGOS-9920
WAYZATA, LLC for The Mera multifamily housing development located 9920 Wayzata
Boulevard.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the collateral assignment of the TIF note and
redevelopment agreement related to The Mera project developed by BIGOS-9920 Wayzata,
LLC?
Summary: On Jan. 15, 2025, the EDA issued a certificate of completion for The Mera
multifamily project, and on Jan. 22, 2025, the EDA issued a TIF Note for the project. Under the
purchase and redevelopment contract, the EDA agreed to permit the collateral assignment of
the TIF Note to the holder of any mortgage securing construction or permanent financing,
provided the assignment is approved by the EDA. BIGOS-9920 Wayzata, LLC seeks to refinance
their loan for the previously completed project with a lender, JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC. JLL
Real Estate Capital, LLC has requested assignment of the TIF Note as security for the loan and
has asked that the EDA execute consent to these assignments.
The proposed collateral assignment of TIF and of the purchase and redevelopment agreement
is similar to other such assignments the EDA has previously approved for other projects. The
proposed agreement has been reviewed by the EDA’s legal counsel who recommends its
approval.
Financial or budget considerations: All legal fees associated with the preparation of the
proposed collateral assignment of TIF and of the purchase and redevelopment agreement are
to be paid by the owner, Bigos, or the lender. There are no other budget impacts.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Dean Porter-Nelson, redevelopment administrator
Reviewed by: Jennifer Monson, economic development manager
Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
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Title: Resolution approving collateral assignment of TIF note and redevelopment agreement for The Mera at 9920
Wayzata Blvd - Ward 4
EDA Resolution No. 25-______
Approving an assignment of TIF note and redevelopment agreement
Be it resolved by the board of commissioners (the “board”) of the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the “authority”) as follows:
Section 1. Recitals; authorization.
1.01. The authority and developer-9920 Wayzata, LLC (the “developer”) entered into a
purchase and redevelopment agreement, dated March 21, 2022, as amended by first amendment
to purchase and redevelopment agreement, dated as of June 6, 2022 (the “redevelopment
agreement”). The authority issued a Tax Increment Revenue Note, Series 2024 (Bigos
Development project) in the original principal amount of $6,045,000.00 (the “TIF note”) in
accordance with the redevelopment agreement.
1.02. JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “lender”),
has agreed to provide a mortgage loan (the “loan”) to developer in the approximate principal
amount of $53,235,000 pursuant to a multifamily loan and security agreement between the
lender and developer. As a condition to providing the loan, the lender requires that the
developer assign certain rights under the redevelopment agreement and the TIF note to the
lender.
1.03. There has been presented to the board a form of collateral assignment of tax
increment revenue note and redevelopment agreement between the developer and the lender
along with a consent thereto (the “assignment”) pursuant to which developer will assign certain
rights under the redevelopment agreement and the TIF note to the lender.
Section 2. Approval of documents.
2.01. The board approves the assignment in substantially the form presented to the
board, together with any related documents necessary in connection therewith, including
without limitation the authority’s agreement and consent to the assignment and all other
documents, exhibits, certifications, or consents referenced in or attached to the assignment or
the subordination agreement (the “documents”).
2.02. The board hereby authorizes the president and executive director, in their
discretion and at such time, if any, as they may deem appropriate, to execute the documents
on behalf of the authority, and to carry out, on behalf of the authority, the authority’s
obligations thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have been satisfied. The
documents shall be in substantially the form on file with the authority and the approval hereby
given to the documents includes approval of such additional details therein as may be
necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions
thereto as may be necessary and appropriate and approved by legal counsel to the authority
and by the officers authorized herein to execute said documents prior to their execution; and
said officers are hereby authorized to approve said changes on behalf of the authority. The
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Title: Resolution approving collateral assignment of TIF note and redevelopment agreement for The Mera at 9920
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execution of any instrument by the appropriate officers of the authority herein authorized shall
be conclusive evidence of the approval of such document in accordance with the terms hereof.
This resolution shall not constitute an offer and the documents shall not be effective until the
date of execution thereof as provided herein.
2.03. In the event of absence or disability of the officers, any of the documents
authorized by this resolution to be executed may be executed without further act or
authorization of the board by any duly designated acting official, or by such other officer or
officers of the board as, in the opinion of the city attorney, may act in their behalf. Upon
execution and delivery of the documents, the officers and employees of the board are hereby
authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken such actions as may be necessary on
behalf of the board to implement the documents.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority November 3, 2025:
Karen Barton, executive director Sue Budd, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of St. Louis Park’s 2025 Most Valued Tree (M.V.Tree)
Recommended action: The mayor is requested to present the 2025 M.V.Tree award to Carole
Leonard and her neighbors in recognition of the bur oak on her property at 6910 West 24th
Street, winning the 2025 M.V.Tree contest.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: In 2023 and 2024, the city council directed staff to explore strategies to promote
tree preservation in St. Louis Park with a focus on mature trees. As a result, the natural
resources division (parks and recreation department) and the sustainability division (building
and energy department) collaborated to launch the city’s first M.V.Tree contest in June 2025.
Through a variety of communications channels, St. Louis Park residents were invited to
nominate a tree that is special to them. This tree may be located on their property, on another
resident’s property or on city-owned land. Nomination submissions required photos of the tree
and a story about what makes it special. Staff received over 30 nominations. A review
committee of city staff and Environment & Sustainability Commissioners narrowed down the
nominations to four finalists and asked the public to vote for their favorite. Over 400 total votes
were received.
The greatest number of votes went to the bur oak on West 24th Street (Ward 4), nominated by
a group of young neighbors who wanted to show appreciation for the beloved majestic tree
that “reminds us of a friendly, royal dragon that protects our neighborhood.” Carole Leonard,
the property owner, will be presented with a wood plaque to display near the tree.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: M.V.Tree finalist submissions
Prepared by: Annie Pottorff, sustainability specialist
Reviewed by: Emily Ziring, sustainability manager
Michael Bahe, natural resources manager
Karen Barton, interim building and energy director
Jason West, parks and recreation director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Address: 3658 Huntington Ave Tree species: Elm
Why are you nominating this tree? We are nominating the absolute colossal elm tree that is in our front yard for the M.V.Tree award. This elm tree is strikingly beautiful. It towers over all neighboring trees in the Minikahda Vista neighborhood. Meticulously cared for by Rainbow since the 1980s, this is one of the largest elm trees around. It boasts impressive trunk and limb structure and size. The canopy has been home to various animals, from the common squirrel to gorgeous owls. This tree is a must see for any arborist or nature enthusiast.
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Address: 5712 Cambridge St Tree species: Silver Maple
Why are you nominating this tree? I purchased my home 28 years ago in large part because of the Silver Maple tree growing on the property. Then city arborist, Jim Vaughn, told me that the tree was more than 100 years old and likely one of the oldest trees in St. Louis Park.
I have appreciated the beauty and history of this tree every day and watched as it has provided shade and habitat for wildlife and contributed to the ecosystem in our neighborhood. While I’ve never thought of it as ‘my’ tree, I have always assumed a custodial role in making sure that it has been well cared for through the years.
Recently I was told that the tree must come down due to internal decaying. I was heart-broken and called the city arborist, Vanessa Larson, for a second opinion. While she concurred with the recommendation, she asked if I had considered turning the tree into a snag. A snag is a standing dead or dying tree that can safely continue to provide a habitat for wildlife.
I had never heard of a snag. Once Vanessa explained how I could preserve this tree for all who can be nurtured by its presence, I contacted Levi Wooden, the arborist at Rainbow Tree Care. There is now a plan for allowing this beautiful tree to continue to be a wildlife habitat for many years to come. The limbs will be cut to heights ranging from eight to twenty feet. Additionally, it will be cut in a way that it will support insects, birds and bats, as well as squirrels and other ‘regulars’.
I nominate this Silver Maple as a Most Valued Tree not only because I love it, but for all it’s given to our community for well over a century. And once cut to save as a habitat tree, it’s my hope that it will continue to contribute to a healthy environment through a second century!
Thank you for your consideration of this nomination.
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Address: 6910 W 24th St Tree species: Bur Oak
Why are you nominating this tree?
Neighbor nomination: Carole Leonard is our neighbor. In front of her house is a majestic bur oak tree. We are nominating this tree because it reminds us of a friendly, royal dragon that protects our neighborhood. Her green leaves are like scales. Her tough bark protects from fire and hungry little bugs. Her branches stretch out like wings, providing a home for countless creatures.
Carole says the oak was here before any of the houses. We measured the trunk to estimate its age: 115 inch circumference means it may be 183 years old! Carol has only lived in her house for 60 years.
When our families moved to the neighborhood, there were bur oaks everywhere. Now many have died or are dying from Bur Oak Blight. Not Carol's though. When she thought something seemed wrong, an arborist provided medicine and it helped! Carol treats her tree like a family member, just like she treats her neighbors.
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Address: Louisiana Oaks Park, NE side of lake Tree species: Linden boulevard
Why are you nominating this tree?
My young dear friend and neighbor had this tree planted after her husband died from asthma in 2020. She planted some of his ashes with this tree. We would visit this tree often to try to feel his presence. It looks over the soccer fields where my children have played so many soccer games. She could not find peace in this world without her soulmate, and sadly took her own life last year. Now no one knows how incredibly special and important that tree is. The story of these two beautiful young souls who loved living in St Louis Park feels like it’s just going to fade away. She had a whole Facebook album for this tree.
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Presentation: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation observing Veterans Day
Recommended action: The mayor is asked to read and present the proclamation.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: Initially celebrated as Armistice Day, the commemoration of the service of American
Veterans has been observed since 1938. The date of November 11 holds significance as the
date of a pause during World War I and later evolved to honor veterans of all wars. Minnesota
has a rich history of military service with veterans from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
This day is an opportunity to recognize this and continue working to ensure St. Louis Park is a
welcoming place for all to live, work and participate.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Resource page
Proclamation
Prepared by: Jocelyn I Hernandez Guitron, racial equity and inclusion specialist
Reviewed by: Pa Dao Yang, racial equity and inclusion director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
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Title: Proclamation observing Veterans Day
Resource page
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
• Learn about the history of Veterans day
o Veterans Day 2025: Founding, Fact & Meaning | HISTORY
o History of Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
• Connect with diverse Veteran stories and events
o Discover Veteran Stories | NVMM
o Library of Congress, Diverse Experiences in Service including Legacies of Native
Americans, African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Hispanic Veterans,
Jewish Veterans of World War II and Women at War
o 5 Notable Native American Veterans
o Hmong ‘Secret War’ soldiers to get veteran status in Minnesota | FOX 9
Minneapolis-St. Paul
o Events / Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs - State of Minnesota
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Title: Proclamation observing Veterans Day
Proclamation Observing
Veterans Day
Whereas, Minnesota is home to over 294,000 veterans with 49,974 living in Hennepin
county; and
Whereas, Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize the hardships and sacrifices of
veterans, including those who have not historically been honored as veterans, like the Hmong
and Lao veterans of the secret war; and
Whereas, the history of military service is one of patriotism and complexity as those
from Indigenous, Black, Asian and immigrant backgrounds have served through moments in
time where discrimination, segregation and racism have made their veteran experience that
much more challenging; and
Whereas, Veterans continue to face difficulties as they transition into civilian life, in the
areas of employment, mental health and healthcare; and
Whereas, our city is proud to have our own Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater in Wolfe
Park as a physical reminder of the need for a commitment to military servicemembers during
and after they have served; and
Whereas, the community of St. Louis Park is called to learn more about the experiences
of veterans and commit to building communities and workplaces where veterans and military
families feel supported and a sense of belonging, work that is supported internally by our city
military employee resource group; and
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby observe November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day in our community.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the
City of St. Louis Park to be affixed this 3rd day of November,
2025.
_________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Presentation: 3c
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of donations
Recommended action: Mayor announce and express appreciation for the following donations
being accepted at the meeting and listed on the consent agenda.
From Donation For
St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation $500
Donation to the police department’s
2025 annual holiday “Shop with a
Cop” event.
St. Louis Park American Legion Post
282, through Community Charites of
Minnesota
$2,000
Donation to the police department’s
2025 annual holiday “Shop with a Cop”
event.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 6, 2025
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
Council members present: Margaret Rog, Lynette Dumalag, Sue Budd, Tim Brausen, Paul
Baudhuin, Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Council member absent: Yolanda Farris
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), natural resources
manager (Mr. Bahe), community development director/interim building and energy director
(Ms. Barton), public services superintendent/deputy public works director (Ms. Fisher), city
clerk (Ms. Kennedy), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), economic development manager (Ms.
Monson), deputy finance director (Mr. Olson), property maintenance and licensing manager
(Mr. Pivec), redevelopment administrator (Mr. Porter-Nelson), HR director (Ms. Vorpahl),
deputy city manager(Ms. Walsh), associate planner (Ms. Champoux), planning manager (Mr.
Walther), parks and recreation director (Mr. West)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Baudhuin, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
3. Presentations.
a. Recognition of 2025 Evergreen Award recipients
Mr. Bahe explained the Evergreen Award is presented each year in recognition of properties
that are uniquely designed with well-maintained landscapes and an emphasis on parcels that
are visible to passersby. Two properties awarded the 2025 Evergreen Award, one for
alternative landscapes and one for traditional landscapes. In 2025, there were 15 nominees
with a mix of commercial and residential landscapes.
Nancy Wolf, 4246 Ottawa Avenue South, was the 2025 Evergreen Award recipient for her
home’s traditional landscape. Ms. Wolf is from the Minnekahda Vista neighborhood.
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Lee Conliffe & Katherine Dowd, 2845 Inglewood Avenue South, from the Fernhill neighborhood,
won the 2025 Evergreen Award for their home’s alternative landscape.
Mayor Mohamed congratulated the winners.
Council Member Rog congratulated the winners and thanked them for their contributions to
the beautification of the community.
Council Member Dumalag added her congratulations to the winners as well, adding that they
are bringing joy to their neighborhoods.
b. Proclamation observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Council Member Brausen read the proclamation.
c. Proclamation observing Indigenous Peoples Day
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation.
Council Member Baudhuin stated Indigenous Peoples Day is near and dear to him. He noted
violations of treaties that attempted to destroy Indigenous Peoples. He stated everyone needs
to honor the rights of these people that Eastern Europeans historically attempted to eradicate.
Council Member Baudhuin pointed out that in the 1400s, the Pope made an edict called the
Doctrine of Discovery, which later contributed to these violations.
Council Member Baudhuin encouraged everyone to research the history of Indigenous Peoples
Day and stated that understanding the history is still a very active issue in our culture today. He
is proud to be part of a city that honors Indigenous Peoples.
d. Recognition of donations
Mayor Mohamed recognized the donations noted in the consent agenda and thanked the many
donors for their generosity.
Council Member Brausen thanked the donors who gave to the Westwood Hills Nature Center in
memory of Zita Zogg.
4. Minutes.
a. Minutes of Aug. 11, 2025, city council study session
c. Minutes of Sept. 2, 2025, city council meeting
d. Minutes of Sept. 8, 2025, city council study session
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Budd, to approve the
Aug. 11, 2025, city council study session, Sept. 2, 2025, city council meeting, and the Sept. 8,
2025, city council study session meeting minutes as presented.
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The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
b. Minutes of Aug. 18, 2025, city council special study session meeting
Council Member Rog requested a revision to page 6 to state: “She appreciated the racial equity
discussion but understood that this was not the only reason for the discussion about raising
council member salaries.”
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
Aug. 18, 2025, city council meeting minutes as amended.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
5. Consent items.
a. Approve city disbursements
b. Resolution No. 25-089 accepting donations to the parks and recreation department
c. Resolution No. 25-090 accepting donations to the police department for police
investigation
d. Resolution No. 25-091 accepting a donation to the police department for K9 officers
e. Resolution No. 25-092 authorizing parking restrictions on Wayzata Boulevard east of
Ford Road - Ward 4
f. Resolution No. 25-093 authorizing parking prohibitions on South Service Drive of
Highway 7 - Ward 1
g. Resolution No. 25-094 authorizing removal of parking prohibitions near 3312 Gorham
Avenue - Ward 3
h. Resolutions No. 25-095, 25-096, 25-097, 25-098, and 25-099 authorizing traffic control
and parking restrictions near Minnetonka Boulevard and County Road 25 - Ward 1
i. Approve city council travel for the National League of Cities City Summit Conference in
2025
j. Resolution No. 25-116 authorizing acceptance of the Minnesota Housing Local Housing
Trust Fund grant award
k. Resolution No. 25-117 authorizing acceptance of the Environmental Protection Agency
Great Lakes Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program grant award
l. Resolution No. 25-118 authorizing acceptance of the Hennepin County IGNITE grant
award
m. Resolution No. 25-119 authorizing special assessment for repair of sewer service line at
3308 Idaho Avenue South - Ward 3
n. Resolution No. 25-120 authorizing special assessment for sewer service line repair at
2813 Georgia Avenue South - Ward 1
o. Resolution No. 25-121 authorizing special assessment for sewer service line repair at
3332 Xenwood Avenue South - Ward 1
p. Resolution No. 25-122 approving West End alternative urban areawide review update -
Ward 4
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Dennis Meadows, 600 Highway 169 South, asked to comment on consent item 5e. He is the
manager at Metro Point Office Park and he plans to work with engineering staff on the issue of
parking. Parking on the frontage road has become problematic with traffic turning. He noted
there should be more parking for the apartment building. He requested that less parking be
permitted to allow his tenants the ability to move in and out of the building easily.
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Budd, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
6. Public hearings.
a. 2026 budget and services charges for Special Service Districts (SSD) 1-6 and extension
of SSD 4 through 2035
Ms. Fisher presented the staff report including background information related to special
service districts and setting the annual service fees and extension of district four.
Council Member Budd asked if the consumer price index is a contractual limit. Ms. Fisher stated
that limits on increases are outlined in the resolutions.
Council Member Budd asked about the ten-year renewal window and if adjustments could be
made. Ms. Fisher stated amendments may require new resolutions.
Council Member Rog asked what the process is for businesses to establish a new special service
district with the city. Ms. Fisher stated that a district is formed when property owners approach
the city for a higher level of services and petition the city to form a district.
Council Member Rog asked if any discussions with Walker Lake district have taken place
regarding the area becoming a special service district. Ms. Fisher stated that the Walker Lake
area had discussed the question with staff in the past when the street reconstruction project
was being designed and during the revitalization planning and branding initiatives. The Walker
Lake district businesses decided that they would not petition the city to form a special district.
Council Member Rog asked if there is a minimum size to form a special service district. Ms.
Fisher stated she has not seen anything in reference to size but could report back to the
council.
Mayor Mohamed opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Mohamed
closed the public hearing.
No formal action was required of the council at this meeting. The city council will vote on this
item on Oct. 20, 2025.
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b. First reading of ordinance setting salaries for the mayor and council members
Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report. She stated that following discussions on July 7 and
Aug. 18, 2025, the city council directed staff to prepare one-time amendments to the existing
ordinance setting salaries for the mayor and council members. The proposed amendments
would increase the cumulative annual salaries for the mayor and council members to $23,500
and $18,000, respectively.
Ms. Kennedy added that the ordinance amendment requires a public hearing and two readings
before the city council. She noted salaries were previously set by both ordinance and resolution
to compensate members for their roles on the city council and the economic development
authority because they were paid by different city funds. However, salaries are now paid
entirely by the general fund, so there is no need to set compensation separately for each body.
Going forward, salaries for the mayor and council will be set by ordinance.
Mayor Mohamed opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Mohamed
closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rog stated she was one of the members who originally proposed this topic for
council discussion after considering her eight years of service on the city council and the time
and energy she has invested. Together, the council decided to explore the topic of fairer
compensation for the work the council does. Council Member Rog gave various examples of the
demands of the work, including engaging with community members, speaking at and attending
community events, reviewing agenda materials to prepare for meetings, attending meetings
and representing the city in other forums.
Council Member Rog noted the increase in salary being proposed totals $25,000 of the $54
million city budget, so the impact to residents will be minimal. The increase in annual salaries
will be in the $2,000-$3,000 range, which could be meaningful for both current and future
council members who work extra jobs to pay bills, or who need to hire childcare.
Council Member Rog noted her hope that the community agrees that being a council member
is a vital role and understands the need to fairly compensate council members for the work
they do in service to the community.
Council Member Baudhuin added he did not realize council members received a salary until he
was elected to the city council and noted he is in a privileged position. In his time on the
council, he has learned how much work goes into being a council member. He further noted
that no one runs for the city council because of the salary – they serve to give back to the city.
However, without fair compensation, many great candidates could face additional obstacles to
serving on the council. Council Member Baudhuin stated he is supportive of the salary increase,
as well as working to remove as many barriers as possible so that anyone can serve as a council
member.
Council Member Brausen noted that this is the first time since 2008 that the council has voted
on a significant compensation increase, noting that in 2008, the council’s salaries were reduced.
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In 2015, an ordinance was adopted that increased salaries and set forth a process to regularly
increase council salaries nominally to align with increases given to non-union employees. The
proposed item before the council tonight is an opportunity to raise pay for council members to
make compensation for the role more commensurate with the work. He estimated that at
about 20 hours of work per week, the council’s pay would increase from about $15 per hour to
$18 per hour. He shared that one council member currently works three jobs. It is time for a
change; this change is the right thing to do.
Ms. Kennedy noted that the proposed ordinance includes the mechanism to adjust council
salaries after each regular municipal election in an amount equal to the cumulative adjustments
for non-organized city employees since the last adjustment.
Council Member Budd stated she will not support the salary increase. She expressed support
for the concept, but the timing is not ideal. She noted the city is facing budget challenges
including a decline in commercial property values, which will impact all residents' property
taxes. Council Member Budd stated that she would support a salary increase at a later time.
Council Member Dumalag added that the topic can elicit an uncomfortable discussion but
stated she appreciates her fellow council members’ comments. She noted that it is important
for those who serve as council members to have different lived experiences. It does not serve a
community when only one type of person is able to serve as elected representatives. Council
Member Dumalag stated she will support the ordinance and looks forward to more budgetary
discussions.
Mayor Mohamed stated that she supports the proposal, noting that the increase will benefit
future council members. She agreed with the budgetary concerns noted and stated that many
cities in the metro are facing these concerns as well. St. Louis Park continues to work on finding
funding resources to assist with budgetary constraints. Mayor Mohamed thanked residents for
supporting the city and the council as they make difficult decisions.
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
first reading of the ordinance amending salaries for the mayor and council members and to set
the second reading for Oct. 20, 2025.
The motion passed 5-1 (Council Member Budd opposed; Council Member Farris absent).
7. Regular business.
a. Resolutions No. 25-123, 25-124, 25-125 authorizing Knollwood Chipotle
comprehensive plan amendment and conditional use permits – Ward 3
Ms. Champoux presented the staff report.
Ms. Champoux stated the applicant proposes the development of a Chipotle restaurant with a
drive-through lane for pick-up orders only on vacant property formerly used for a west bound
on ramp to Highway 7 from Aquila Avenue South. The Minnesota Department of Transportation
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(MnDOT) had a highway easement over the property until it released a portion of its easement
in 2022. To facilitate the development, the applicant requests to change the comprehensive
plan future land use designation of a portion of the site at 8528 Highway 7 from ROW – Right of
Way to COM – Commercial. The applicant also applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) to
allow the in-vehicle service use and allow for off-site and shared parking on the existing
commercial lot to the north. These requests are accompanied by requests to rescind the special
permit for the existing commercial lot to the north and replace the permit with a CUP to allow
for more than one principal building on a lot and in-vehicle sales and service.
Ms. Champoux stated the proposed project does not alter the existing buildings on 8530
Highway 7, but changes to the site plan will occur. On Sept. 2, 2025, the city council tabled the
item for next consideration on Oct. 6, 2025. The applicant provided supplemental materials in
response to the council's comments.
Council Member Budd noted traffic congestion in the proposed area and asked where drivers
will access the Chipotle parking lot and drive-through lane. Ms. Champoux stated drivers will
use an existing access point at the northwest corner to enter and exit both properties.
Council Member Budd asked how the traffic issues would be handled. Ms. Champoux stated
there was not a specific traffic study for the project, as the circumstances did not reach the
threshold to require a traffic study. However, there is previous data from the Blake Road
Corridor Study from the City of Hopkins, which looked at the intersections of Highway 7 and
Aquila Avenue, the intersection of Aquila Avenue and 37th Street, and the intersection of Aquila
Avenue and 36th Street to the north of the site. The overall average level of service was rated an
A or B for the Aquila Avenue intersections with very slight changes projected between now and
2035.
Council Member Baudhuin asked about environmental concerns and idling vehicles at drive-
throughs. He asked what data the city has around the impacts of a drive-through on the
environment, particularly with engines stopping and starting. Ms. Champoux stated she does
not have that information this evening, but the sustainability staff could report back to the
council. The applicant shared a study conducted by Chipotle about pick-up lanes versus drive-
through lanes. The study showed that for pick-up lanes, which service customers who have pre-
ordered, the time spent on premises was half the amount of time as compared to drive-through
lanes where cars sit and idle.
Council Member Dumalag noted that drive-throughs are now different with more mobile
orders; time in the traffic lanes has been drastically cut. She asked if the assumptions around
idling at restaurants are the same as idling when picking a child up at school. Changes impacting
vehicle idling times need consideration by the city council, especially in the future.
Council Member Rog asked how people will follow signage to access the Chipotle. Ms.
Champoux stated the applicant can address signage but given that the access point is on the
same side of the road as traffic is traveling, there is clear visibility.
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The applicant, J Lindsay, stated that wayfinding should not be an issue as the Chipotle
monument sign will be large and very visible, while wayfinding signs will be at the entrance into
the site. He also noted the pick-up window, adding that many are asking about environmental
concerns. He stated that with Chipotle’s mobile app, wait times have been reduced
considerably - the order is prepaid and there is no waiting, with just a quick pick-up process.
Council Member Budd asked if the Chipotle locations at Shady Oak Avenue and Crosstown have
the same pick-up model in place. Mr. Lindsay stated yes and noted that the new model is being
endorsed by many groups.
Council Member Rog asked about requiring 84 parking spaces. Ms. Champoux stated the
cumulative parking requirement for both the existing commercial lot and the proposed Chipotle
site is 84 parking spaces.
Council Member Rog stated there are four bike parking spaces required for the project, but this
number seems low. Ms. Champoux stated the requirement is four bike spaces, which is what
the applicant has provided. She will review zoning requirements and report back to the council.
Council Member Rog asked if the traffic flow seems appropriate because the city is measuring
against already existing traffic. Ms. Champoux stated that the level of service is an established
standard, so the traffic score is about the standard.
Mr. Walther stated the level of service is a grade of A-F, adding that the designation comes
down to how long vehicles need to wait at an intersection, with A being least amount of time
and F being the most delay. Anything between A-D is generally considered acceptable. As the
level of service goes into E or F mitigation may need to be considered to reduce delays and
congestion.
Mr. Lindsay thanked the council and city for their progress. He owns and manages existing
properties and they are very excited about the project. They plan to reface the existing
buildings and treat the water going into the Minnehaha Creek, adding the plan is to treat the
stormwater from both sites. He confirmed that bike parking spaces will also be included at the
site and they are happy to add more. Adding crosswalks was also helpful and they will do more
site work if asked.
Mayor Mohamed stated she will support the proposal and is excited about the project.
Council Member Budd also supports the item and the expansion in the Knollwood area, which is
a great place, adding that she looks forward to revitalization there.
Council Member Baudhuin added his appreciation to staff on the report, noting that issues with
drive-throughs continue to arise. He stated he would like to go on record to say it behooves the
city to take a closer look at drive-throughs and also consider having an ordinance addressing
drive-throughs and sustainability in St. Louis Park. He encouraged any business with a drive-
through to put up signs to encourage patrons to turn off their vehicle when waiting for their
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order. He would also like to see more bike parking at the site but stated he will support the
project.
Council Member Dumalag stated that she will support the project. A comprehensive policy
around idling should be considered by the council, however, the new type of pick-up lane is
positive. She is happy the Chipotle owners are investing in the city and noted the signage the
applicant spoke of will be helpful at the site.
Council Member Rog stated she appreciates the flexibility and collaboration on the project. She
noted her concerns and objections to adding drive-throughs and pick-up lanes when thinking
about investments the community has made in anti-idling efforts. The city has shown statistics
on the harms of idling. She hopes that the new model of pick-up lane is not implemented
throughout the entire city because she would like to see a reduction in emissions and increased
restrictions on commercial properties. She stated that she trusts Council Member Budd and the
other council members’ support of the project, as it revitalizes the Knollwood area. Council
Member Rog noted that she would like to see an ordinance passed addressing the drive-
through issue in St. Louis Park.
Council Member Brausen stated he had difficulty supporting the drive-through in the beginning,
as it relates to emissions. However, the proposal is the best the city can receive for the parcel
and he does not want to deny reasonable use for the applicant’s property at the site. He will
support this but also would like a study session to discuss an ordinance around emissions and
idling, as well as future drive-throughs.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Baudhuin, to adopt
Resolutions No. 25-123, 25-124 and 25-125, authorizing Knollwood Chipotle comprehensive
plan amendment and conditional use permits, and to rescind the special permit – Ward 3.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
b. First reading of the amendment to chapter 8 of the City Code related to cannabinoid
products
Mr. Pivec presented the staff report.
Mr. Pivec stated that beginning Oct. 1, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management
(OCM) will transition its registration program for low-potency hemp and edibles (LPHE) retailers
to a licensing program. Then the OCM will begin accepting applications for lower-potency hemp
edible licenses, including LPHE retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers.
Mr. Pivec stated that all current LPHE businesses registered with the OCM, who wish to
continue selling LPHE products, will be required to apply for and obtain a license under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 342. Operations for currently registered businesses may continue
while their license is processed. As the OCM transitions to licensing, local governments are
required to register LPHE retailers.
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On March 17, 2025, the city council passed an ordinance establishing cannabis and LPHE retail
registration in preparation for the OCM’s transition to licensing. The ordinance amendment
removes the city’s licensing requirement for LPHE to align with the OCM’s transition from
registration to licensing of LPHE and the city’s transition from licensing to registration.
Mr. Pivec added that if the first reading of the ordinance is approved, a second reading will be
scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025, noting the effective date for the proposed change is 15 days
following publication.
Council Member Budd asked who collects the revenue of the $125 fee. Mr. Pivec stated that
the fee would be the city’s revenue.
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Baudhuin, to approve
the first reading of the amendment to chapter 8 of the city code related to cannabinoid products
and set a second reading for Oct. 20, 2025.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
c. First reading of amendment to chapter 34 of the city code related to grass height
Mr. Pivec presented the staff report.
On Nov. 14, 2024, the council approved amending sections of the city code increasing the
maximum grass height allowed on any public or private property from six inches to eight inches
to align with changes in state statute. City staff have recently learned that other chapters and
sections of the city code also reference maximum grass height but were not amended. The
ordinance amends Sec. 34-111 (a) and (b) of the city code to align with the council-approved
amendments approved on Nov. 14, 2024. If the first reading of the ordinance is approved, a
second reading will be scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025. The effective date for the proposed change
is 15 days following publication.
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
first reading of amendment to chapter 34 of the city code related to grass height and set a
second reading for Oct. 20, 2025.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
d. First reading of amendment to chapter 8 of the city code related to rental licensing
Mr. Pivec presented the staff report.
At the April 21, 2025, study session, the city council expressed support for providing an
exception for relative homestead properties from the rental licensing requirements. Staff
shared that years of inspections show that relative homestead properties are generally properly
maintained, safe and less likely to generate concerns from the occupants.
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Mr. Pivec added that the elimination of the city license, fee and inspection requirements for
relative homestead properties alleviates the burden expressed by family members working to
provide housing for college-age children, disabled adult family members, or parents passing
titles to children during estate planning. If the first reading of the ordinance is approved, a
second reading will be scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025. The effective date for the proposed change
is Jan. 1, 2026.
Council Member Rog stated she approves of the accommodation and asked how the city
defines family. Mr. Pivec stated a qualifying relative is parents, stepparents, child, stepchild,
grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece of the owner by blood or
marriage.
Council Member Rog stated she is concerned about abuses. She asked if someone would be
able to file a complaint if they think a person does not fit the definition of family and asked if
the scenario could be a problem. Mr. Pivec stated that just like breaking any other law, risks are
taken and consequences can be severe. Though reporting abuses are feasible, the reporting
mechanism is in place to handle complaints and identify abuses.
Council Member Budd said licensing and permit costs are self-sustaining to the city budget and
asked if there is an impact on homeowners. Mr. Pivec stated yes; the program will continue as a
fee-for-service.
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
first reading of amendment to chapter 8 of the city code related to rental licensing and set the
second reading for Oct. 20, 2025.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
8. Communications and announcements.
Ms. Keller noted road closures off Minnetonka Boulevard between Joppa Avenue and CSAH 25.
She referred to Hennepin County’s website and the city website for updates.
Ms. Keller noted several upcoming events:
• Walk the Park on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
• “Howl-oween,” an annual pet costume contest, at Wolfe Park on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025,
at noon.
• 44th Annual Halloween party at Westwood Hills Nature Center on Oct. 17 and 18, 2025,
from 6:30 – 9 a.m. with pre-registration is required.
Council Member Baudhuin noted the Jewish festival of Sukkot began this evening at sunset,
which is the festival of tents. He wished all the city’s Jewish neighbors a blessed Sukkot.
Council Member Rog noted there is an open house at Lenox Community Center on Wednesday,
Oct. 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. regarding a pavement management project in Bronx Park. She noted
there is also a pop-up event related to the pavement management project on Oct. 15, 2025.
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Council Member Rog also noted the St. Louis Park storytelling event by Friends of the Arts on
Thursday night, Oct. 9, 2025, at the St. Louis Park Library.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Minutes: 4b
Unofficial minutes
City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 6, 2025
The meeting convened at 8:13 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Margaret Rog, Lynette Dumalag, Sue Budd,
Tim Brausen, Paul Baudhuin
Council members absent: Yolanda Farris
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), community development director/interim building and
energy director (Ms. Barton), economic development manager (Ms. Monson), deputy finance
director (Mr. Olson), redevelopment administrator (Mr. Porter-Nelson), deputy city manager
(Ms. Walsh), planning manager (Mr. Walther)
Guests: Shelby Conway, Housing Authority Commission vice chair
Dominque Jones, PIPCLT
Discussion items
1. Boards and Commissions check in with the city council: Housing Authority
Ms. Olson introduced Shelby Conway, Housing Authority Commission vice chair. Ms. Conway
updated the city council on the commission’s goals and approved work plan, including
completed tasks, ongoing projects and strategies for addressing unaddressed work plan items.
Ms. Conway noted items in the Housing Authority’s work plan, including:
• Support for the citywide Vision 4.0 process by participating and encouraging others to
participate and sharing information with the community on the process.
• Oversee the administration of the Housing Authority’s core federally funded rental
assistance programs, city-funded Kids in the Park program, and county-funded Stable
Home Program. Oversight includes review and approval of program policies, ensuring
sound fiscal policies and funding administration, approving the submission of
competitive grant applications to secure new and renewal funding, reviewing and
approving the HA budget, reviewing and approving the Annual PHA Plan before
submitting to HUD, and reviewing and approving the five-year capital improvement plan
for the Public Housing Program.
• Provide direction and approve the Bring it Home state rental assistance program.
Oversee the administration of the Bring it Home program once implemented.
• Oversee the administration of programs that support or promote a well-maintained
housing stock through the use of the city’s housing rehabilitation and design programs
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and affordable homeownership programs, including the first-generation and down
payment assistance programs. Review the housing activity report annually and provide
feedback and review and authorize the execution of contracts to administer these
programs.
• When requested by council, provide input on strategies to promote the creation and
preservation of affordable rental and homeownership options for low- and moderate-
income households in St. Louis Park.
Council Member Rog asked for more details on the project-based voucher related to Beltline
Station. Ms. Olson stated that in order for the housing authority to enter into an agreement
with Beltline, the board needed to determine if the board supported a project-based 20-unit
plan. The developer presented it to the Housing Authority board and the board had the
opportunity to ask questions. Then, the board needed to decide if they would offer support.
The resulting authorization included requirements that the board presented to the developer
that needed to be met.
Council Member Rog asked what would happen if the Housing Authority board did not
authorize project-based vouchers for the 20 units. Ms. Olson stated that without authorization,
the 20 units would not receive project-based vouchers. Ms. Olson stated there have been times
when the Housing Authority did not approve project-based vouchers, or approved them only
for a shorter term, but added the decision is ultimately totally up to the Housing Authority
board along with staff recommendations.
Council Member Dumalag asked if there was anything in the audit processes to help mitigate
questions. Ms. Olson stated that in 2024, the Housing Authority switched software. There were
some great improvements to assist with the approval process, which tracks multiple models to
approve invoices. She stated this change is beneficial to provide auditors with pertinent
information for the city audit to ensure compliance and that all files meet regulatory
requirements.
Council Member Budd asked if there are any recommended changes to the housing
rehabilitation and design program. Ms. Olson stated no. She noted the staff report, which both
the city council and the Housing Authority receive, shows that most programs are being utilized
well and that staff are monitoring ongoing.
Council Member Budd asked if a program were being under- or over-utilized, would the board
make a recommendation to the council. Ms. Olson stated the board would be consulted on the
programs themselves, and the council would then approve the budget for those programs. Ms.
Olson added that the Housing Authority board does not make budget recommendations to the
city council.
Council Member Rog asked if the Housing Authority would be tasked with making
recommendations to the council about program growth beyond a specific dollar amount. Ms.
Olson stated as new programs have been developed, the Housing Authority has given input and
made recommendations to the city council. She stated that if the council was interested in a
new program and wanted to direct the Housing Authority to consider it, that could be done.
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Council Member Rog stated her understanding is that members of the Housing Authority board
thought they would be giving more input and recommendations to the city council than they
have been. She would like to utilize the lens of those serving on the Housing Authority going
forward to have them make recommendations to the city council.
Council Member Dumalag added that when she served on the planning commission, there were
discussions about naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH), and possibly in conjunction
with another commission, those recommendations could be made to the council.
Ms. Conway stated that in 2025, the Housing Authority has plans to review and set flat rents for
2026, review and set the 2026 utility allowances for rental assistance programs, renew the St.
Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) contract for the FSS program, and also discuss their 2026
budget.
Ms. Olson stated as staff liaison, she appreciates the work of the Housing Authority board and
noted they ask important clarifying questions and review all information before making
decisions.
Council Member Budd asked if the Housing Authority board is fully staffed. Ms. Olson stated
that the board has no vacancies.
Ms. Conway added that the board can make good and thoughtful decisions because of the staff
and added that they work well together; the board appreciates staff direction as well.
2.Commercial Land Trust discussion
Mr. Porter-Nelson presented the staff report.
Mr. Porter-Nelson stated the policy question before the council is:
Does the Economic Development Authority (EDA) support the proposed sale of 4300
36 ½ Street West to Partnership in Property Community Land Trust (PIPCLT) for
$1,788,000, and support provision of permanent EDA financing of $2 million from the
development fund to PIPCLT, including land write-down and renovation costs for the
affordable commercial space project?
Mr. Porter-Nelson provided a summary of the project, stating that PIPCLT proposes a
renovation and subdivision of 4300 36 ½ St. W. into commercial condos, which will be sold to
emerging entrepreneurs, with ownership of the land in trust by PIPCLT, allowing for permanent
affordability of the spaces. The total anticipated project cost is $3.721 million, including
purchase of the building by PIPCLT, construction costs, professional fees and soft costs required
to divide the building into six commercial condos, and to build out a common space and
common restrooms.
Mr. Porter-Nelson stated that in 2022, the EDA had originally sought to purchase a property for
affordable commercial space and approved the purchase of the building at 4300 36 ½ St. W. for
$1.788 million. After purchasing the property, the EDA entered into a memorandum of
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understanding with PIPCLT in 2023 to work collaboratively on the project. In 2024, the EDA
applied for grants from a variety of sources and received a total of $514,000 from Hennepin
County and the Metropolitan Council to support the project. Design work, market feasibility
analysis, project financial analysis, and other predevelopment work continued throughout
2025.
Ms. Jones provided background on PIPCLT, explaining that the group is a model that provides
affordable commercial spaces for businesses. She stated the mission is to provide affordable
commercial real estate for the community, noting the model is community-driven and
community-owned land, very similar to housing with the community land trust model. PIPCLT
wants to see neighborhoods revitalized and wants to make sure people have access to
affordable commercial buildings.
Council Member Brausen asked if grants would need to be repaid. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated
that if the project did not move forward, grant monies may need to be returned, but noted the
grants are considered pre-development. Ms. Monson stated that staff will confirm with the
granting agencies if the grants will need to be paid back.
Council Member Dumalag asked if, when the property was acquired, there were matching
funds from the EDA. Ms. Keller stated that those funds are for affordable housing and not
affordable commercial spaces.
Council Member Dumalag asked how PIPCLT has worked with other entrepreneurs and any
concerns around payments or costs.
Ms. Jones stated that PIPCLT has learned a lot about the barriers that businesses face with
renting commercial space. She noted there is much in place for affordable housing, but nothing
for business owners and affordable commercial buildings. Therefore, there are many vacant
commercial spaces that people cannot afford.
Ms. Jones continued that down payments are something PIPCLT is looking into providing to
business owners, as well as emergency funding in case of a crisis, and added that PIPCLT is also
looking into making commercial spaces cheaper to own than to rent.
Council Member Budd stated that with condos, there are homeowner association fees, and
asked if offsetting association fees would alleviate costs. Ms. Jones stated that a subsidy from
the city would help make spaces affordable, while commercial association fees could assist
multiple commercial businesses in affording commercial spaces.
Council Member Rog asked if the condo model requires total occupancy to work financially.
Ms. Jones stated there is a phased approach, such as lease to own, with a 90% occupancy rate
to be able to pay back the city subsidy.
Council Member Rog stated she was surprised to see the report include information about two
retail spaces and four offices and asked if something had changed. Mr. Walther stated that
some of the space lends itself better to office space.
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Council Member Rog noted that in St. Louis Park, there are a lot of empty retail spaces as well
as high vacancy in office spaces. She wants to be judicious in investing community dollars,
stating she has concerns about investing resources in spaces that are not being filled. She asked
what market studies had been done for this commercial space.
Mr. Porter-Nelson stated that a market analysis had been done. Ms. Jones added that PIPCLT
relied on market research that the city conducted.
Council Member Dumalag asked for clarification on the net rent figures. Mr. Porter-Nelson
stated the rent-to-own option includes condo dues, but not numbers on rent-to-own outside of
payment for square footage.
Council Member Rog asked how PIPCLT is funded. Ms. Jones stated that they work with cities to
raise a percentage of the cost as a down payment, and then they rely heavily on cities to make
the space affordable. She stated PIPCLT is funded by the McKnight and Bush Foundations, as
well as Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) grants, and
they are working to become self-sustaining.
Council Member Dumalag asked if the commercial spaces would need to put in their own
HVAC. Ms. Jones stated any HVAC would be part of the development itself, but any additional
build-out for a commercial or retail space will be the responsibility of the business owner.
Council Member Dumalag asked if staff had done research on the estimated commercial
benefit and revenue to the city. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated staff does look at that with Ehlers, the
city’s financial consultant. Currently, the buildings are tax-exempt, and if sold to the
marketplace today, the purchase price would be $1.78 million. Ms. Monson added that the
appraisal stated that subdividing and renovating the space brought the value down to $1.1
million, because of the smaller sizes and less value than when purchased.
Council Member Brausen stated he likes the concept of building wealth and giving businesses
more opportunities but noted he does not see the value here when looking at subsidizing two-
thirds of the cost of the spaces with a market that is declining for office space right now. He
stated there is much more that can be done, like providing microgrants for those behind on
rent, which is already being done by the city. He stated that the council is also considering not
implementing the EDA levy this year, explaining that current real estate market conditions do
not support it. He added that a commercial land trust may be feasible in a year or two, but he
would not support it at this time.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he is very torn on the item and has a lot of concerns. He
stated the city did purchase the property to do something regarding affordable business
ownership, but no matter what is decided, there will be some trailblazing as well as some risk.
He added he is in favor of taking the next step and would like to see the city be leaders, noting
he trusts the staff’s work as well. No matter what is done, there will be a significant amount of
risk involved.
Council Member Rog added that she is entirely supportive of the goal and was supportive of the
project during its first proposal, however, the market and the economy have changed and there
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are now many unknowns. She is not supportive anymore, noting the risks are too great. She
loves the work being done here and hopes the city can continue to collaborate with PIPCLT
when conditions are more suitable for success.
Council Member Dumalag stated she appreciates the work done here but noted the world has
changed a bit with business. Now, her priority is how to stabilize residents and people who can
live in St. Louis Park. She cannot support the project presently, especially with other priorities
within the city and she hopes PIPCLT has other funders who can support them.
Council Member Budd noted there are a lot of unknowns, and the conditions have changed.
She does not want to set up PIPCLT for failure, so she cannot support the project right now.
Mayor Mohamed added she appreciated the conversation and noted she had campaigned
around making city businesses more affordable. She is not supportive, especially now with a
difficult budget season. She is not certain 2025 is the right year for the project.
It was the consensus of the city council not to support the Economic Development Authority
(EDA) proposed sale of 4300 36 ½ Street West to Partnership in Property Community Land Trust
(PIPCLT) for $1,788,000, nor the provision of permanent EDA financing of $2 million from the
development fund to PIPCLT, including land write-down and renovation costs for the affordable
commercial space project, at the present time.
Ms. Jones stated that this is not a sad moment for PIPCLT, and that their main goal is that
everyone is successful. The project is long-term, and eventually, the city will get value in return.
She stated the model can come at any time, and funds can be recouped in the future. The work
PIPCLT is doing is focused on helping businesses sustain the work they are currently doing.
Ms. Keller stated that staff have loved the collaboration and hope to continue to have these
conversations in the future.
Written Reports
3. Community Development Block Grant allocation changes
4. Housing and neighborhood-oriented system kick-off
Council Member Budd stated there have been questions about the 30-day eviction assessment
and asked when the topic will be addressed. Ms. Keller stated the eviction assessment will not
be discussed this year, as staff must gather 18 months of data to review before moving
forward.
The meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Approve city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve city disbursement claims for the period of Sept. 24
through Oct. 22, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve city disbursements for the period ending
Oct. 22, 2025?
Summary: The finance department prepares this monthly report for the city council to review
and approve. The attached report shows all city disbursements made via physical check, wire
transfer, and Automated Clearing House (ACH) where applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval
of the information by the council is required by the city charter and provides another layer of
oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Disbursement summary
Prepared by: Estela Mulugeta, accounting specialist
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
9,971.00 MARVEL SEWER AND DRAIN Sewer G&A Repairs and Maintenance
9,971.00
252.504 FRONT ENERGY SOLUTIONS Building and Energy G&A
252.50
173.63A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
173.63
30.66ABERNATHY, LISA Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
30.66
489.63ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
489.63
225.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
225.00
4,450.00ACOUSTICS ASSOCIATES INC Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
4,450.00
209.30ADAMS KATIE Finance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
209.30
4,355.00ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,355.00Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,355.00Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
13,065.00
8,116.01ADVANCED GRAPHIX INC Fire Department G&A Repairs and Maintenance
8,116.01
122.20AIR CONDITIONING ASSOC.Building and Energy G&A
122.20
27.63AJ MOORE ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A
27.63
708.14ALL CITY ELEVATOR INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
708.14
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3,777.60ALLSTREAMIT G&A Telephone Communications
3,777.60
250.00ALPHA VIDEO AND AUDIO INC Cable TV G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
250.00
100.00ALTMANN MAGGIE Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
100.00
32.57AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REI G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
146.85IT G&A Technology Supplies
136.98IT G&A Technology Devices
102.36Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
303.95Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
262.23Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
66.15Cable TV G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
149.95Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,840.00Technology G&A Technology Devices
2,338.05Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
7,379.09
83.81AMELSE MICHELLE Water G&A
83.81
259.00AMERICAN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LLC Police E-911 Restriction G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
259.00
702.40AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,022.13Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,330.69Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
56.13Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
337.85Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,449.20
21.69ANDERSON KATE Water G&A
21.69
47.92ANDERSON LOUISE Water G&A
47.92
119.00ANDERSON LUKE Police G&A In-State Travel
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
119.00
21.76ANDERSON SETH Water G&A
21.76
29.75ANDERSON TODD Water G&A
29.75
97.27ANDERSON TYLER Water G&A
97.27
51.58ANDERSON WAYNE R Water G&A
51.58
200.00API GARAGE DOOR INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
200.00
71.62APPLEMAN MICHAEL Water G&A
71.62
333.08ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
333.08
794.65ASCENTEK INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Recycling Utility
794.65
2,326.13ASPEN MILLS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,326.13
495.00AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
495.00
234.50BACHMANSNatural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
234.50
137.00BALVIN, AARON Police G&A Out-of-State Travel
137.00
1,101.86BANG ELECTRIC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,101.86
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
187.83BARIBEAU JEANNE Water G&A
187.83
700.96BARNUM COMPANIES, INC.Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
250.24Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
951.20
108.70BARTA BLAKE Water G&A
108.70
33.60BATISTICH HEIDI Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
33.60
55.80BATTERIES PLUS BULBS Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
55.80
483.57BEAUVAIS BEAUX Fire Department G&A Out-of-State Travel
483.57
20,764.00BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
101.37Rec Center Gen Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
20,865.37
81.00BELL ALEXIS Building and Energy G&A
451.15Water G&A
532.15
76.00BERRY COFFEE COMPANY Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
76.00
100.00BIANCO CARL Police G&A
100.00
3,295.00BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION Water G&A
3,295.00
230.56BLUEPEARL VETERINARY PARTNER Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
230.56
96.38BOLDT KATHERINE Climate Investment G&A
41.31Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
137.69
1,043.52BOLTON & MENK INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,231.04Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,869.82Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
81.23Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
483.39Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,709.00
542.55BOOLE KAREN Climate Investment G&A
232.52Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
775.07
1,129.68BORDER STATES ELECTRIC- MPL Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,129.68
247.07BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
444.87Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
691.94
356.25BROOKS GARRETT Water G&A
356.25
822.94BROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Adminstrative Operations G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
822.94
2,111.37BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,111.37
2,250.50-BUCKINGHAM TRUCKING LLC Solid Waste G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
188,980.86Solid Waste G&A Solid Waste Utility
112,337.32Solid Waste G&A Recycling Utility
299,067.68
322.51BUDD SUE City Council G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
3,000.00Climate Investment G&A
3,322.51
81.47BUDIG RITA Water G&A
81.47
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
17,550.00BULLFROG INDUSTRIES Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
17,550.00
2,040.00BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Police E-911 Restriction G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
2,040.00
309.79BYERS SAVANNAH Comm & Marketing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
309.79
118.77CAKES LLC Water G&A
118.77
333.72CAMPBELL KNUTSON,P.A.General Fund BS GENERAL
17,888.49City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,761.30IT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
641.18MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
259.56Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
129.78Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
21,014.03
312.60CANON FINANCIAL Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
312.60
380.80CAR WASH PARTNERS, INC.Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
380.80
196.85CARBERT FAMILY REV TRUST Water G&A
196.85
699.76CARL EXCHANGE 1330 LLC Water G&A
699.76
750.00CARLSON, MICHELLE Climate Investment G&A
750.00
2,379.08CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC. Employee Benefits G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,379.08
23.18CDW GOVERNMENT INC IT G&A Computers/Tech Services
2,142.68Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
2,165.86
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
730.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
730.00
2,420.69CENTERPOINT ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A Heating Gas Utility
20.84Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3.27Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,431.33Water G&A Heating Gas Utility
153.59Water Reilly G&A Heating Gas Utility
.07Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,492.20Sewer G&A Heating Gas Utility
1.59Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
19,058.27Park Maintenance G&A Heating Gas Utility
28,581.85
46.00CENTRAL MCGOWAN INC Aquatic Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
46.00
11,139.92CENTRAL PENSION FUND Employee Benefits BS OTHER RETIREMENT
11,139.92
73.91CENTURY LINK IT G&A Telephone Communications
256.00Technology G&A Other Communications
329.91
167.02CHAMPOUX KATELYN Community Development G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
61.20Community Development G&A In-State Travel
228.22
.22CHRISTOPHERSON KATHERINE Water G&A
.22
301.21CINTAS CORPORATION Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
63.81Public Works G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
30.77Water G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
60.24Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
243.61Park Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
491.02Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
122.89Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
71.18Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
122.89Aquatic Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
85.79Vehicle Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,593.41
3,806.20CITIES DIGITAL IT G&A Computers/Tech Services
3,806.20
3,780.52CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY DMV Vehicle Maintenance G&A Other Cap Equip Purchased
3,780.52
3,600.00CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS RECEIVABLES Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,600.00
210.72CLARKE BLAKE Water G&A
210.72
97.30CLARKE LISA Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
97.30
352.04COLE PAPERS Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
352.04
19,595.99COLICH & ASSOCIATES Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
19,595.99
193.46COLLEEN DOESCHER TRAIN Water G&A
193.46
115.22COLPITTS TANNER Water G&A
115.22
62.15COMCASTPolice G&A Electric Utility
134.55Fire Department G&A Electric Utility
167.31Cable TV G&A Other Communications
29.95Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
393.96
15.85CONRAD JOHN Water G&A
15.85
250.00CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP Rec Center Gen Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
250.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,133.00CONWAY SHIELD Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,133.00
1,388.74CORE & MAIN LP Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,388.74
17,250.00CORNERHOUSEPolice G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
17,250.00
1,950.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,950.00
1,095.05CREATIVE RESOURCES Organized Rec G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,095.05
184.75CULLEN PATRICIA Water G&A
184.75
119.00CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
119.00
408.50CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
1,003.33Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
403.08Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,675.05Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,599.33Sewer G&A Repairs and Maintenance
785.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
5,874.29
130.94CUNNINGHAM JACK Water G&A
130.94
4,800.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,583.50SSD 1 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,165.88SSD 2 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,827.00SSD 3 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,094.75SSD 4 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,674.88SSD 5 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,842.75SSD 6 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,175.00Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,800.00Aquatic Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
33,963.76
430.76CUSTOM REFRIGERATION INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
430.76
533.07DAINE SARAH Water G&A
533.07
3,131.41DALCO ENTERPRISES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,131.41
325.00DAMA METAL PRODUCTS, INC.Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
325.00
1,465.00DEBORD PATRICIA Climate Investment G&A
1,465.00
225.94DELEGARD TOOL CO Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
225.94
9,373.13DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
9,373.13
37.43DICKMAN JANICE Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
37.43
11,826.34DO-GOOD.BIZ INC City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
275.00City Clerk's Office G&A Postage & Delivery
284.50Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
100.29Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
431.50Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
189.99Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8.01Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
48.24Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
13,163.87
300.00DYBEVIK RYAN Water G&A
300.00
145.00ECKSTEIN LAUREN Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
145.00
2,719.46ECM PUBLISHERS INC City Clerk's Office G&A Postage & Delivery
655.00Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,374.46
50.00EDELMAN JAKE Organized Rec G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
50.00
4,500.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC LA CRT 2022A Refund 2010C G&A Other Debt Serv Expend
687.15Mera Wayzata Project TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15 Beltline Residences TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Wooddale Ave Ap TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Texa Tonka TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Parkway Residual TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Bridgewater Bank TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Wooddale Station TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Duke West End TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Park Commons TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.15Rise on 7 TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
687.25Hwy 7 Business Center TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
12,058.75
119.00EISEL BRADLEY Police G&A In-State Travel
119.00
55.00EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE General Fund BS Inventory
7,837.31Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
7,892.31
450.00EQUIP MECHANICAL SUPPORT Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
450.00
119.00ERICKSON JACOB Police G&A In-State Travel
119.00
78.40ERICKSON, LEROY Water G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
78.40
69.41ERVASTI ROBERT Water G&A
69.41
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
650.00ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
650.00
30.58ESTATE OF JOAN OLIVE SVENDBY Water G&A
30.58
242.20EVANS MATT Fire Department G&A Out-of-State Travel
242.20
1,190.80FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO General Fund BS Inventory
1,190.80
2,267.50FARBER SOUND LLC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,267.50
51.60FARRIS YOLANDA City Council G&A Out-of-State Travel
51.60
226.83FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
226.83
402.00FERGUSON WATERWORKS Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,229.76Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,631.76
150.00FIDELIS SAFETY SOLUTIONS Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
150.00
590.00FIELD TRAINING SOLUTIONS Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
590.00
225.68FINKEL KAITLYN Finance G&A In-State Travel
225.68
289.83FIRST ADVANTAGE Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
289.83
5,370.00FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
5,370.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
83.30FLECK, JAMIE Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
83.30
94.33FLOM PETER & NANCY Water G&A
94.33
720.00FOREST LAKE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
720.00
8.42FRANCO SAMANTHA Water G&A
8.42
72.12FRATTALLONESPark Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
72.12
171.50FRIEDERICH NIKKI Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
171.50
2,000.00FROEHLICH JAMES General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
2,000.00
300.00GADBOIS ANDREW General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
300.00
25,223.56GARLAND/DBS, INC.Water G&A
25,223.56
350.00GENUINE PARTS COMPANY Police G&A
350.00
174.58GENZ RYAN PLUMBING AND HEATING Building and Energy G&A
174.58
100.00GINA SANTOCONO Police G&A
100.00
1,917.25GLACIAL RIDGE, INC.Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,917.25
1,518.81-GMH ASPHALT CORPORATION Street Capital BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
30,376.22Street Capital G&A
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
19,574.33-Franchise Fees BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
391,486.55Franchise Fees G&A
7,788.91-Water BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
155,778.23Water G&A
1,017.29-Sewer BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
20,345.80Sewer G&A
4,309.90-Storm Water Utility BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
86,197.95Storm Water Utility G&A
649,975.51
108.00GOLDEN HAMMER CONSTRUCTION LLC Building and Energy G&A
108.00
386.99GOUGH RICHARD Water G&A
386.99
84.46GRAINGER INC.General Fund BS Inventory
1,263.47Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,347.93
101.49GRAU SCOTT Water G&A
101.49
1,300.00GURKANLAR ANNA SKYTTA Climate Investment G&A
1,300.00
3,750.00GUTKNECHT, MARY ELLEN Westwood G&A Gifts and Bequests
3,750.00
463.71GUZZI ARCOLE C Water G&A
463.71
1,000.00HAIDET SCOTT Climate Investment G&A
1,000.00
139.70HALL, JAY Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
139.70
192.00HANLIN PETER Fire Department G&A Out-of-State Travel
192.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
238.90HANSON SHEILA Water G&A
238.90
32,006.57HAWKINS INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
32,006.57
145.00HEDGES MICHELLE Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
145.00
6.00HENNEPIN COUNTY Sunset Ridge HIA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6.00S. Cedar Trails HIA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6.00Per Impr Rev G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
18.00
4,750.24HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,122.25Park Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
6,872.49
4,602.54HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-ACHPolice G&A Radio Communications
4,602.54
5,739.43HENRICKSEN PSG Municipal Building & Infra G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
5,739.43
500.00HIRSHFIELD HUNTER General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
500.00
254.85HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT MFG INC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
254.85
3,240.00HOANG THI Climate Investment G&A
3,240.00
553.80HOBBS RANDY Water G&A
553.80
41.68HOGEN DONNA Water G&A
41.68
139.70HOLM AUSTIN Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
139.70
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
138.10HOLM ZAC Water G&A
138.10
612.37HOMEY GNOME VETERINARY CLINIC Westwood G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
612.37
1,058.80HOTSY MINNESOTA Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,058.80
177.73HOWARD JULIE G Water G&A
177.73
1,783.00HUMERA TECH INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
1,783.00
150.00HYJEK PETER Water G&A
150.00
8,240.00HYLDEN ADVOCACY AND LAW Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,240.00
1,005.00I & S GROUP INC Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,005.00
1,750.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
1,750.00
1,000.00IAN COOK Climate Investment G&A
1,000.00
1,751.00IDENTISYSTechnology G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,751.00
22.77IH2 PROPERTY ILLINOIS Water G&A
22.77
162.93IMHOLTE PHILIP & LAUREN Water G&A
162.93
905.88IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT Water G&A Postage & Delivery
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
905.87Sewer G&A Postage & Delivery
905.87Solid Waste G&A Postage & Delivery
905.87Storm Water Utility G&A Postage & Delivery
3,623.49
220.25INDELCOWater G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
220.25
5,177.02INGCO INTERNATIONAL Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,177.02
1,802.11INVER GROVE FORD Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,802.11
27,056.53INVOICE CLOUD INC Water G&A Misc Expenditures
27,056.53
2,124.00ISI SPORTS INDUSTRY Rec Center Gen Division G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
2,124.00
632.71I-STATE TRUCK CENTER General Fund BS Inventory
632.71
5,600.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC Sewer G&A Repairs and Maintenance
5,600.00
1,300.33JAYTECH, INC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,300.33
225.00JDA DESIGN ARCHITECTS, INC.Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
225.00
9.18JOHNSON ANNA Water G&A
9.18
1,158.35JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,158.35
86.27JOHNSON JENNIFER Water G&A
86.27
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
914.31JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,034.34Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,948.65
40.00JOPLIN RACHELLE Building and Energy G&A
40.00
3.73JORDAN KELLAN Water G&A
3.73
1,570.80JUNEBUG CAROLINA FLARE Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,570.80
102.20JUREK JESSIE Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
102.20
100.00JURHS TAYLORGRACE Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
100.00
10,286.00KARKELA CONSTRUCTION General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
10,286.00
16.15KENS CARPENTRY LLC Water G&A
16.15
133.82KESSLER SAM Water G&A
133.82
1,080.00KIDCREATE STUDIO Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,080.00
315.00KILLIAN MICHELLE Water G&A
315.00
10,800.00KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC General Fund BS CO ESCROW
7,793.46Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
48,802.50MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
884.25Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
342.09Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,346.60Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
69,968.90
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
219.32KING RYAN Water G&A
219.32
167.42KINGS III OF AMERICA LLC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
167.42
208.63KLEHR HANNAH Water G&A
208.63
4,867.50KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,165.13Storm Water Utility G&A Repairs and Maintenance
6,032.63
245.37KNUDSON HALEY Climate Investment G&A
105.16Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
350.53
270.09KRAKOWSKI JENNIFER Water G&A
270.09
3,375.00KROOG, RACHAEL Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,375.00
21.21KURT MEGAN Water G&A
21.21
450.00LACANNE MICHAEL Water G&A
450.00
2,000.00LAPRAY JOSEPH B.Climate Investment G&A
2,000.00
139.70LAUMANN, JOHN Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
139.70
4,467.62LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
4,467.62
119.00LAWRENCE JOE Police G&A In-State Travel
119.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
606.60LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
271.35-Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
335.25
181,830.13LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST General Fund BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
90,169.86Finance G&A Property Insurance
382.93Cable TV BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
189.90Cable TV G&A Property Insurance
748.66Housing Rehab BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
345.83Housing Rehab G&A Property Insurance
25.43SSD 1 G&A Property Insurance
22.20SSD 2 BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
11.01SSD 2 G&A Property Insurance
25.64SSD 3 BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
12.72SSD 3 G&A Property Insurance
12.61SSD 4 BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
6.26SSD 4 G&A Property Insurance
12.61SSD 5 BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
6.26SSD 5 G&A Property Insurance
12.61SSD 6 BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
6.26SSD 6 G&A Property Insurance
11,479.48Development - EDA BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
15,593.69Development - EDA G&A Property Insurance
10,730.08Water BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
5,321.07Water G&A Property Insurance
25,107.72Sewer BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
12,450.96Sewer G&A Property Insurance
2,586.41Solid Waste BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
1,282.60Solid Waste G&A Property Insurance
2,393.24Storm Water Utility BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
1,186.83Storm Water Utility G&A Property Insurance
3,029.49Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
364,982.49
1,357.00LEAK LOCATORS OF MT Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,357.00
37.57LEER KALLEY & BENJAMIN Water G&A
37.57
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
119.00LEFEVERE JOSEPH Police G&A In-State Travel
119.00
885.00LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES Water Reilly G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
885.00
3,800.00LEHNEN ERIC General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
3,800.00
100.00LERNER ALICIA Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
100.00
137.00LEWIS, DONALD Police G&A Out-of-State Travel
137.00
666.67LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS Police G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
666.67
395.00LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
395.00
3,127.00LIFESAVER FIRE PROTECTION Park Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
3,127.00
125.00LIFESPRKPolice G&A Misc Expenditures
125.00
466.30LIND MATTHEW Water G&A
466.30
7,100.00LOCALITY MEDIA INC Fire Department G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
7,100.00
1,799.15LOFFLERTechnology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
1,799.15
176.00LOFTSGAARDEN SAMUEL Police G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
176.00
338.15LOGISIT G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
17,473.25Technology G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3,831.90Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Software
643.67Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
22,286.97
71.40LOMBARDI, JIM Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
71.40
583.32LOPEZ JAMIE OJEDA Water G&A
583.32
4,380.00LVC COMPANIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
6,098.60Municipal Building & Infra G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,385.27Technology G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
15,863.87
512.50MAAS ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A
512.50
1,997.53MACQUEEN EQUIP CO General Fund BS Inventory
1,997.53
57.94MAK PROPERTY MANAGENENT LLC Water G&A
57.94
28,970.49MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINSVILLE, INC General Fund BS Inventory
28,970.49
1,590.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,590.00
1,500.00MARTEL ALFREDO Climate Investment G&A
1,500.00
1,399.13MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,606.22Water G&A
9,662.37Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
14,667.72
850.00MASTER ELECTRIC CO. INC Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
850.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
400.00MASTER TECHNOLOGY GROUP Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
400.00
127.98MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
127.98
139.70MAURER JUSTIN Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
5,250.00Employee Benefits G&A
5,389.70
600.00MAYCHEE MUA REI G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
600.00
27.09MCCONNELL, BECKY Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
27.09
40.00MCFOA REGION IV City Clerk's Office G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
40.00
15,000.00MEIER DWAYNE General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
15,000.00
350.00MEIKEL JOHN Water G&A
350.00
12.64MELENDY MOLLY Water G&A
12.64
392.50MERON JEAN CURTIS Water G&A
392.50
180.00MESPO HEATING AND COOLING Building and Energy G&A
180.00
46,742.85METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
432,100.77Sewer G&A Water Utility
478,843.62
51,751.40MIDWEST PLAYGROUND CONTRACTORS INC. Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
51,751.40
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,188.48MINNEAPOLIS SAW COMPANY INC Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,188.48
96.00MINNESOTA BUREAU CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
96.00
2,128.52MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
2,128.52
2,190.00MINNESOTA CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,190.00
1,145.80MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,378.50Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
7,524.30
99.00MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK ASSOC Organized Rec G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
99.00
695.00MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE Natural Resources G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
695.00
3,428.49MINNESOTA UI Employee Benefits G&A UNEMPLOYMENT
3,428.49
194.14MINOKE HOMES LLC Water G&A
194.14
738.01M-K GRAPHICS Finance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
738.01
290.00MN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY Facilties Maintenance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
290.00
473.05MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
74.24Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1.70Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
36.03Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
585.02
301.71MOGELSON MARLEE Water G&A
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
301.71
68.09MONDT NICOLE LEE Water G&A
68.09
88.86MORYN MARCIN Water G&A
88.86
188.54MPX GROUP Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
188.54
175.00MR CUTTING EDGE Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
175.00
1,080.00MRA-THE MANAGEMENT ASSOC Fire Department G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
1,080.00
726.66MTI DISTRIBUTING CO General Fund BS Inventory
726.66
184.80MULUGETA ESTELA Finance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
184.80
6,476.40MUSIC TOGETHER IN THE VALLEY LLC Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,476.40
56,533.15MWP RECREATION Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
56,533.15
44.97MYERS CHRISTOPHER Water G&A
44.97
400.00NAPAPolice G&A Misc Expenditures
400.00
659.32NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)General Fund BS Inventory
179.17Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
838.49
30.00NELSON ALICIA Organized Rec G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
30.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
65.54NELSON STEVE Water G&A
65.54
40.30NESSA ABBY Water G&A
40.30
2.12NEW HOPE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC Water G&A
2.12
264.95NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
264.95
137.00NORDRUM ERIN Police G&A Out-of-State Travel
137.00
277.92NORTHERN POWER PRODUCTS INC General Fund BS Inventory
277.92
310.34NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC General Fund BS Inventory
310.34
181.23NORTHERN'S HEATING AND AIR Building and Energy G&A
181.23
5,498.05NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS Police E-911 Restriction G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
5,498.05
55.05NORTHSTAR MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
55.05
79.54NOY JR VAN Water G&A
79.54
64.00NRH PLUMBING INC.Building and Energy G&A
64.00
5,292.84NYSTROM PUBLISHING City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,292.84
82.74OBRIEN SHIRLEY Water G&A
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
82.74
1,500.00O'CONNOR PAUL Climate Investment G&A
1,500.00
125.64ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC City Clerk's Office G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
154.03Comm & Marketing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
89.21Finance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
110.37Community Development G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
27.19Building and Energy G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
123.56Organized Rec G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
630.00
98.70OELRICH JETHRO Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
98.70
179.90OESTREICH, MARK Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
179.90
775.49OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Software
775.49
52.37OFSTAD VERYL Water G&A
52.37
70.00ON SITE SANITATION Solid Waste G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,258.00Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
134.00Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
150.00Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,612.00
72.00OPTIMAL HEATING AND COOLING LLC Building and Energy G&A
72.00
1,822.50OUT BACK NURSERY, INC.Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,822.50
8,650.00OUVERSON SEWER & WATER INC Sewer G&A Repairs and Maintenance
8,650.00
14,343.29OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF THE NORTHLANDFacilties Maintenance G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
14,343.29
461.01OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
461.01
951.00PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC Water Reilly G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
951.00
1,133.90PAPER ROLL PRODUCTS Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,133.90
120.00PARK FLATS LLC Building and Energy G&A
120.00
2,000.00PETRIE JUNE Climate Investment G&A
2,000.00
139.70PLISSKEN JAXON Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
139.70
4,064.89PMA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC CITY POOLED INVESTMENTS Misc Expenditures
4,064.89
4.93POHLMAN BENJAMIN Water G&A
4.93
4,263.16POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC General Fund BS Inventory
4,263.16
25,000.00POSTMASTERComm & Marketing G&A Postage & Delivery
25,000.00
3,396.00PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
338.00Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,734.00
327.75PRECISE MRM, LLC.Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
327.75Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
327.75Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
327.75Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,500.00Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Software
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3,811.00
1,784.00PRECISION LANDSCAPE AND TREE, INC. Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,784.00
305.51PREMIUM WATERS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
305.51
1,705.30PRO-TREE OUTDOOR SERVICES Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,705.30
953.20QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
953.20
2,247.50R & R SPECIALTIES OF WISCONSIN, INC. Organized Rec G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,212.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,982.80Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
6,442.30
326.22RABEMSTEIN MENACHEM Water G&A
326.22
180.00RAINBOW TREECARE Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
180.00
1,472.00RALPH'S RIB CRIB LLC Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,472.00
80.00RAMIREZ SHELLY Building and Energy G&A
80.00
64.00RANDY'S ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A
64.00
47,804.53RAPID RESTORATION DKI Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
47,804.53
255.15RDO EQUIPMENT CO.General Fund BS Inventory
255.15
19.60REDEPENNING ANDREW Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
19.60
59.98REMINGTON CECILE Water G&A
59.98
8,963.36REPUBLIC SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
78,839.92Solid Waste G&A Organics Utility Expense
7,805.32Rec Center Gen Division G&A Solid Waste Utility
95,608.60
86.29REVOCABLE TRUST OF ANTHONY Water G&A
86.29
150.83RICHARDS DANIEL Water G&A
150.83
119.00RIEGERT JONATHAN Police G&A In-State Travel
119.00
1,254.96ROBERT B HILL CO Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
436.32Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,691.28
500.00ROBERTS HELENE Police G&A Misc Expenditures
500.00
119.00ROBINSON LOGAN Police G&A In-State Travel
119.00
6,475.80ROCK HARD LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
6,475.80
388.23ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD General Fund BS Inventory
388.23
21.99ROSS JOSEPH Water G&A
21.99
145.00ROTHENBERGER SOPHIE Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
145.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,553.09SAFE-FAST INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,553.09
97.99SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
97.99
9,761.46SAFTEY VEHICLE SOLUTIONS Vehicles & Equipment G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
9,761.46
223.00SALYYEV MEHRIDIN Building and Energy G&A
223.00
1,000.00SAMPSON EBONY General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
1,000.00
47.50SATERDALEN JEFFREY Water G&A
47.50
100.00SAURER, MARTI Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
100.00
2,500.00SAWYER'S DREAM Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,500.00
3,533.32SCAN AIR FILTER INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,533.32
10.67SEIDENFELD EMMA Water G&A
10.67
14.93SEKTOR MARSHALL Water G&A
14.93
154.66SELLMAN ANTHONY Water G&A
154.66
20.00SETS DESIGN INC.Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
370.00Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
390.00
30,988.50SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
30,988.50
193.20SHAFFER MAHAGONY Finance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
193.20
2,653.84SHAPCO PRINTING INC Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,653.84
2,766.80SHAREPOINT CREDIT UNION Climate Investment G&A
2,766.80
1,000.00SHEAFFER PARKER Climate Investment G&A
1,000.00
1,076.66SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC.Engineering G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,903.50Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,980.16
100.00SHRADER HANNAH Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
100.00
220.80SHUBEEBuilding and Energy G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
220.80
34.76SIBET RENOVATIONS LLC Water G&A
34.76
1,543.07SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
1,543.07
63.00SINAR LLC Water G&A
63.00
105,258.63SIR LINES-A-LOT Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
105,258.63
211.52SKINNER JOHN Water G&A
211.52
276.11SLONE SHEILA Climate Investment G&A
118.33Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
394.44
3,223.07SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
3,223.07
354.75SMITH LAURA Human Resources G&A Out-of-State Travel
354.75
241.15SOUTH SIDE ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A
241.15
8,534.37SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC Engineering G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
447.00Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,981.37
4,267.00ST CROIX RECREATION FUN PLAYGROUNDS INC Public Saftey Aid G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
4,267.00
43,513.00ST. LOUIS PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY Affordable H Trust G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
43,513.00
8.02STAGNER ANDREW Water G&A
8.02
495.30STEPHENS TIFFANY Finance G&A Out-of-State Travel
495.30
25.03STERICYCLE, INC.Human Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
27.19Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
88.05Community Development G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
76.62Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
169.81Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
25.03Building and Energy G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
664.13Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,075.86
100.00STOCK EMILY Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
100.00
44.57STORRY ADAM Water G&A
44.57
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
5,450.00STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,850.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,300.00
6,751.00STREETLIGHT DATA INC Engineering G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
6,751.00
10,545.35STREICHER'S Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
10,545.35
720.00STRYKER SALES CORP.Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
720.00
1,356.86SWIDERSKI PATRICIA Climate Investment G&A
339.21Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,696.07
5,670.00SYNERGY OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
5,670.00
198.10SZE LINDA Finance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
198.10
11.20TANSOM ADDISON Solid Waste G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
11.20
100.00TARGET KNOLLWOOD Police G&A
100.00
119.00TASCHUK VICTORIA Police G&A In-State Travel
119.00
325.00TEE JAY NORTH, INC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
325.00
30.50TERMINAL SUPPLY CO Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
30.50
1,458.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
127.00Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
131.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,716.00
393.35THE RETROFIT COMPANIES INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
393.35
481.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
481.00
102.00THOR ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A
102.00
51.47THRESHOLD HOLDINGS LLC Water G&A
51.47
1,086.52TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,086.52
300.00TITLE SPECIALISTS INC Water G&A Misc Expenditures
300.00
1,264.96TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,264.96
13.20TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
13.20
2,047.50TOTAL MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,047.50
208,262.00TOWMASTERVehicles & Equipment G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
208,262.00
5,865.00TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC Park Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
5,865.00
1,000.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,000.00
32,807.43TREE TRUST Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
11,434.15Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
44,241.58
386.55TREGO, MARY Climate Investment G&A
165.66Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
552.21
2,164.87TRI-STATE BOBCAT General Fund BS Inventory
2,164.87
352.90ULINEWater G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
343.04Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
187.64Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
883.58
275.13ULTIMATE SAFETY CONCEPTS INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
275.13
125.94-US BANK -P CARD General Fund G&A Misc Rev from Local Sources
1,321.91Adminstrative Operations G&A Out-of-State Travel
1,785.00Adminstrative Operations G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
1,955.88City Council G&A Out-of-State Travel
3,520.00City Council G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
377.17REI G&A Out-of-State Travel
825.00REI G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
957.00REI G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
1,224.00Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,409.42Human Resources G&A Out-of-State Travel
47.02Human Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
52.34Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
670.41Comm & Marketing G&A Out-of-State Travel
700.00Comm & Marketing G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
3,581.37Community Development G&A Out-of-State Travel
1,758.00Community Development G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
129.85Community Development G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
250.00Community Development G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
1,347.71Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
103.63Facilties Maintenance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
903.19Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
100.00Police G&A Postage & Delivery
1,796.35Police G&A Out-of-State Travel
3,199.50Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
132.99Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
3,973.60Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
173.56Police G&A Food
91.94Police G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
440.00Police E-911 Restriction G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
23.40Fire Department G&A Postage & Delivery
207.38Fire Department G&A Repairs and Maintenance
60.23Fire Department G&A In-State Travel
630.00Fire Department G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
24.71Fire Department G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
984.90Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,237.45Building and Energy G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
126.09Sustainability G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
75.00Sustainability G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
1,150.56Engineering G&A Out-of-State Travel
43.97Engineering G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
553.39Engineering G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,270.00Public Works G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
279.99Public Works G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
74.92Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,201.00Cable TV G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
350.00Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
16.44Water G&A Postage & Delivery
250.00Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
3,525.68Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
66.40Water G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
175.00Sewer G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
27.59Solid Waste G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
65.64Solid Waste G&A Food
614.23Organized Rec G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
509.11Organized Rec G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
40.00Park Maintenance G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
1,916.59Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
192.66Natural Resources G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
48.86Natural Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
289.19Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
270.00Natural Resources G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
1,856.36Westwood G&A Gifts and Bequests
1,379.24Westwood G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
405.08Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
16.94Westwood G&A Food
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
125.00Westwood G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
6.08Rec Center Gen Division G&A Postage & Delivery
518.96Rec Center Gen Division G&A Out-of-State Travel
840.82Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
261.65Rec Center Gen Division G&A Other Supplies & Materials
312.26Rec Center Gen Division G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
21.85Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
14.75Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
451.77Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
63.84Vehicle Maintenance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
55,275.88
10,169.00VALLEY-RICH CO INC Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
15,500.00Sewer G&A Repairs and Maintenance
25,669.00
139.87VANCURA JOE Water G&A
139.87
7,502.95VEHICLE RESPONSE TRAINING LLC Fire Department G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
7,502.95
19,001.34VERIZONIT G&A Telephone Communications
19,001.34
150.00VERIZON WIRELESS Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
150.00
1,140.00VETERAN ELECTRIC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,900.00Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
320.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,750.00Aquatic Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,200.00ROC Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
9,310.00
1,289.19VINCENT PROMOTIONS LLC Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,289.19
1,030.00WACONIA ROLL-OFF SERVICE Park Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
1,030.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
85,611.84WASTE CONTAINER SYST Solid Waste G&A Yard Waste Utility
85,611.84
250.00WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
250.00
62.04WEBB JOSH Water G&A
62.04
65,000.00WEST HENNEPIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND TRAffordable H Trust G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
250,000.00Housing Rehab BS Loans Receivable - Current
315,000.00
1,725.00WEST SHORE SERVICES INC Fire Department G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,725.00
6,486.46WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,486.46
214.00WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
214.00
24,539.85WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC Solid Waste G&A Yard Waste Utility
1,491.11Park Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
26,030.96
929.11WM MUELLER & SONS INC Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
929.11
5,842.50WSB ASSOC INC Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,842.50
28,325.61XCEL ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A Electric Utility
14,310.27Public Works G&A Electric Utility
91.80Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
14.41Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
35,117.70Water G&A Electric Utility
1,554.02Water Reilly G&A Electric Utility
.33Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,892.54Sewer G&A Electric Utility
6.99Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
4,757.41Storm Water Utility G&A Electric Utility
104.40Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
13,955.07Park Maintenance G&A Electric Utility
24,371.76Rec Center Gen Division G&A Electric Utility
128,502.31
412.85YALE MECHANICAL Building and Energy G&A
412.85
250.07YANG CANA Human Resources G&A Out-of-State Travel
250.07
2.34ZAIDENWEBER ROSEANNE Water G&A
2.34
8,750.00ZILLMER TREE MANAGEMENT LLC Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,750.00
1,687.50ZIMM FONTA Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,687.50
Report Totals 4,185,150.09
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting donations to the police department
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution accepting donations for the 2025 annual
holiday “Shop with a Cop” event.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the gifts with restrictions on their
use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Donations to the police department’s 2025 annual holiday “Shop with a Cop” event
connecting officers with youth in the community.
o St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation for $500
o St. Louis Park American Legion Post 282, through Community Charites of
Minnesota for $2,000
Financial or budget considerations: These donations will be used toward the police
department’s 2025 “Shop with a Cop” event.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Dennis Hagen, lieutenant
Reviewed by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 5b) Page 2
Title: Resolution accepting donations to the police department
Resolution No. 25 - ____
Accepting donations totaling $2,500
for police department 2025 “Shop with a Cop” event expenses
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance
of any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation donated up to $500 in costs for the
police departments expenses related to the 2025 “Shop with a Cop” holiday program; and
Whereas, the St. Louis Park American Legion Post 282, through Community Charites
of Minnesota, donated up to $2000 in costs for the police departments expenses related to
the 2025 “Shop with a Cop” holiday program,
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
gifts are hereby accepted with thanks to the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation and the St. Louis
Park American Legion Post 282 with the understanding that they will be used for expenses
related to the police department’s 2025 “Shop with a Cop” event.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 3, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
ReLeaf grant program
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the application for – and, upon
award, acceptance of the award – a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) ReLeaf program to support the maintenance of trees in preparation and
response to emerald ash borer (EAB).
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to authorize an application for – and, upon
award, acceptance of the award – a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) ReLeaf program to support the maintenance of trees in preparation and
response to emerald ash borer (EAB).
Summary: Funds will be used to hire seasonal maintenance workers to complete tree
maintenance on the trees planted over the last decade in preparation and response to EAB
(including watering, pruning, mulching, etc.) and purchase of related equipment. Two seasonal
maintenance workers would likely be hired for two six-month periods during the months of
February 2026 – January 2027 and not be continued after the grant period.
Financial or budget considerations: Any grant funding received will assist with the project
financial feasibility and offset the amount of city financial assistance needed for the project.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Clancy Ferris, legislative & grants analyst
Reviewed by: Jason West, director of parks and recreation
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 5c) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ReLeaf grant program
Resolution No. 25 -__
Approving grant application for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
ReLeaf grant and accepting grant funds if awarded
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its parks and recreation department
desires to apply for, and upon grant application acceptance, enter into an agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support the maintenance of trees in
preparation and response to emerald ash borer (EAB).
Be it resolved by the city council (the “city council”) of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the
“city”) as follows:
1.That the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its parks and recreation department
apply for a grant and upon acceptance, enter into a grant agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the ReLeaf grant.
2.Mayor Nadia Mohamed and City Manager Kim Keller, or successors, are hereby
authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to
implement the project on behalf of the City of St. Louis Park and to be the fiscal
agent and administer the grant.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 3, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Action agenda item: 7a
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Recommended action: Motion to approve resolution to amend and restate Resolutions No. 01-
038 and 00-065 to amend the final planned unit development for Louisiana Court to allow for
the addition of a one-story community building at the Bickham Court apartment properties.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support the addition of a one-story community
building to the Bickham Court apartment properties?
Summary: Trellis Co. has applied for a planned unit development (PUD) amendment for the
Bickham Court apartments on Louisiana Court. The request is to allow a new one-story building
to provide resident services and community amenity space at the Bickham Court apartment
complex. The new building is proposed to have an area of 2,640 square feet and will be located
in the northwest corner of the Bickham Court apartment complex. The project would also allow
office space in one of the existing buildings to return to residential use. The proposed project
requires an amendment to an existing PUD on the property, which was approved via Resolution
No. 01-038.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Draft Planning Commission meeting minutes October 15, 2025
Proposed site plan
Building elevations
Landscaping plan
Project narrative
Parking utilization report
Prepared by: Laura Chamberlain, senior planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, deputy community development director/planning manager
Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh , deputy city manager
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Discussion
Site information
Bickham Court is made up of five three-story apartment buildings at the end of the Louisiana
Court cul-de-sac.
Site area (acres): 2.17 acres
Current use: Surrounding land uses & zoning:
5 low-rise apartment dwelling buildings North: Low impact manufacturing / IP
East: Low-rise apartment dwellings / N-3
South: Single-unit detached dwellings / N-2
West: Park/recreation / POS
Current 2040 land use guidance Current zoning
RH – high density residential N-3 Neighborhood 3
Background
The Bickham Court apartments were built in 1963 as part of the larger Louisiana Court
subdivision. In 2000 Project for Pride in Living (PPL) had ownership over most of the properties
on Louisiana Court and applied for a PUD to make updates to all the properties.
A summary of these approvals follows:
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 7a) Page 3
Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Approval Date
Res. No. 00-042 (PUD) &
Res. No. 00-043 (VAR)
Approves preliminary PUD for Louisiana Court and
establishes how the PUD varies from the
underlying zoning district (R-C).
• Reduced parking requirement,
• Reduced building setbacks, and
• Reduced drive aisle width for parking areas.
Applies to the following properties:
2704, 2705, 2711, 2717, 2722, 2730, 2741, 2742,
2753, 2754, 2760, and 2765 Louisiana Court and
2740 and 2750 Louisiana Avenue South
April 17,
2000
Res. No. 00-065
Approves an amendment to the preliminary PUD
and approves the final PUD for Louisiana Court
• Includes all of the elements from the
preliminary PUD
• An office space proposed at 2722 Louisiana
Court was amended to become a separate
structure, requiring some additional
setback reductions
Applies to the same properties as Res. No. 00-042
May 15,
2000
Res. No. 01-038
Amends and restates Res. No. 00-065
• Adds 2759 and 2765 Louisiana Court to the
PUD
• Addition of a transit stop with bus pull-out
lane at Louisiana Avenue and 28th Street
and establishment of easements for the
transit stop and shelter
• Limits the number of residential units to
185 total units
• Updates the parking reduction numbers to
include the parking and garage on 2759 and
2765 Louisiana Court
May 7, 2001
Present considerations
Trellis Louisiana Court Acquisition LLC, owner of Bickham Court, requests that the current PUD
be amended to allow for the new construction of a community building that will serve project
residents. The community building will provide common gathering and meeting space for
residents, office space for supportive services workers serving Bickham Court residents, and an
office for property management staff. This will also allow space in one of the existing buildings
that is being used as an office to return to use as an apartment unit.
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 7a) Page 4
Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Requested approvals
• Amend and restate Resolution No. 01-038 approving a final planned unit development
(PUD) to allow for the construction of a community building on 2760 and 2768 Louisiana
Court.
o Requires public hearing, planning commission recommendation and city council
approval.
• Combine parcels of 2760 and 2768 Court via an administrative subdivision.
o Requires review and approval by city staff.
o Made a condition of approval for PUD amendment
Proposed site plan
Zoning analysis
The following table provides the development metrics. The proposed performance and
development standards, as indicated in the development plans, establish the development
requirements for this property if approved. Further details on some of the zoning items are
provided below.
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Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Lot and site dimension standards
Factor Required Proposed Met?
Lot Area (min) 9,100 square feet
The combination of the
lots of 2760 and 2768
Louisiana Court will
result in a parcel area of
0.87 acres, or 37,897
square feet
Yes
Lot Width (min) 70 feet
The combination of the
lots of 2760 and 2768
Louisiana Court will
result in a parcel width of
175 feet
Yes
Yard Setbacks
[Measurements below
are for the proposed new
building]
Front Yard (min) 15 feet 90 feet Yes
Interior Side Yard
(min) 10 feet 130.8 feet
127.8 feet Yes
Rear Yard (min) 10 feet 10 feet Yes
Perimeter Yard (min)
10 feet / 20 feet if
adjacent to N-1 or N-2
districts
10 feet Yes
Height (max) 75 feet 20.5 feet Yes
Distance between
buildings (min)
½ the building height
2760 Louisiana Court has
a building height of 32.5
feet, so minimum of 16.3
feet
21.8 feet Yes
DORA (min)
12%
The existing Bickham
Court area currently has
7.6% DORA
7.2% Yes
Impervious surface
coverage (max) 80%
The combination of the
lots of 2760 and 2768
Louisiana Court will have
66.6% impervious
Yes
District specific standards:
1. All trash, garbage, waste materials, trash containers and recycling containers stored
outdoors shall be screened in accordance with screening regulations provided in this
chapter. Standard met.
2. All utility lines including electric, gas, water, sanitary sewer, telephone and television
cable shall be placed underground when used with all new structures or additions which
expand the gross square footage of a structure by more than 50 percent unless used for
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service to single-unit, two-unit or three-unit dwellings. In addition, any new service to
an existing building other than a single-unit or two-unit dwelling shall be placed
underground. Standard met.
3. All access roads shall have a poured-in-place concrete curb measuring at least six inches
above and below the grade in all developments except developments of single-unit,
two-unit or three-unit dwellings. Standard met.
4. Interior pedestrian circulation and pedestrian linkage to any existing public trails or
sidewalks shall be provided where practically possible for all developments except
developments of single-unit, two-unit or three-unit dwellings. Standard met.
5. For N-3 and N-4 districts, all dwelling units shall be at or above the grade of all land
abutting the structure within a distance of 25 feet from all faces of the building. Not
applicable.
Use-specific standards
- Use: Dwelling, apartment (low-rise)
- Permission: Permitted with Standards
- Conditions:
Dwelling, apartment (low-rise)
a. Lot access. Standard met.
1. Lot access for any low-rise apartment dwelling shall abide by the
lot access standards as required for dwelling, townhouse above.
2. If a lot is not adjacent to an alley but is a corner lot or a through
lot, then driveway access shall be off the street with the lower
functional class as defined by the comprehensive plan.
3. A driveway existing as of March 3, 2025, that does not meet the
above lot access standards can continue in the same location until
the property is redeveloped. Such driveway may be expanded as
long as it is in conformance with the city code.
b. Individual dwelling unit entrances for ground floor units may be interior
or exterior entrances. Not applicable.
c. Any driveways or parking areas within 30 feet of a property zoned N-1 or
N-2 shall be screened. Such screening may consist of a solid hedge, an
architectural compatible opaque wall, fence, berm or combination
thereof. Not applicable.
d. To qualify as age-restricted housing, it must provide the following: Not
applicable.
1. A minimum of 1,000 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit.
2. A lounge or other inside community rooms equal in aggregate size
to a minimum of 15 square feet for each unit.
3. A recorded covenant to run with the land, executed in a form
approved by the city, which restricts the use of the property to
occupancy by age.
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Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Special provisions
Factor Required Proposed Met?
Off-Street Parking
Vehicle
Parking
Parking approved in PUD
(Res. 01-038)
Off-street parking: 45
Garage parking: 12
On-street parking: 16
Proof of parking: 2
Total parking: 75
Off-street parking: 42
Garage parking: 12
On-street parking: 16
Proof of parking: 0
Total parking: 70
Applicant has submitted
parking utilization
information, showing current
parking lots are 68% full at
peak times and 57% at off-
peak times.
PUD may
adjust
required
parking
EV Parking Existing PUD did not
require any EV spaces.
No additional parking is
proposed. Yes
Bicycle parking
The existing development
has outside parking for 12
bikes.
No additional parking is
proposed. Yes
Landscaping
Tree removal /
replacement
Total on site:
- 120 cal. in. of
significant trees
- 50 cal. in. of heritage
trees
Total removed:
- 67 cal. in. of significant
trees
Required tree
replacement: 14.5 caliper
inches
Proposed: Six new trees,
adding 15 caliper inches Yes
Architectural
design
Building
Materials
Class 1: 60% min [for faces
visible off-site]
Class 3: 10% max
Face Class
1
Class
2
Visible
off
site?
Yes North 85.2% 14.8% Y
East 67.3% 32.7% N
South 47.6% 52.4% N
West 65.3% 34.7% Y
Shadowing Does not exceed 50% for
more than 2 hours
Does not cast shadow on
buildings on adjacent property Yes
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Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Off-street parking:
Vehicle parking:
The existing PUD on the property shows 45 off-street parking spaces, 12 garage parking spaces,
16 on-street parking spaces and “proof-of-parking” for two additional spaces on the west and
north parking lots. The proposed project removes the proof-of-parking spaces and removes
three existing parking spaces from the north parking lot to accommodate the new building as
well as a new location for trash and recycling collection.
As the proposed use of the new building is to have an office to provide services that are already
currently being provided at the apartments, no additional traffic or parking needs are
anticipated due to the project.
The applicant provided a parking utilization count with their application. It showed that even at
peak usage times, parking within their lots are 68% full at a maximum. Utilization during off-
peak times is around 57% utilization. With this information, staff find the proposed removal of
three spaces and two proof-of-parking spaces will still meet the vehicle parking needs of the
site.
EV parking:
No EV parking was required with the original PUD. As the proposed project does not add any
parking spaces, no EV parking is required for this request. Staff find the project meets EV
parking requirements
Bicycle parking:
The existing site currently has 12 bicycle parking spaces on exterior racks; no additional bicycle
parking racks are proposed. Staff find the project meets bicycle parking requirements.
Landscaping:
Tree removal / replacement:
Since the planning commission meeting, the applicant submitted an updated tree inventory,
preservation plan, and planting plan. There are currently 12 significant trees and one heritage
tree on the properties 2760 and 2768 Louisiana Court, with a cumulative 170 caliper inches.
The project proposes to remove nine significant trees (67 caliper inches) and protect six trees,
including the heritage tree.
Up to 20% of existing significant caliper inches can be removed without requiring replacement;
after that, trees are required to be replaced at a rate of 1.5 caliper inches for each 1.0 caliper
inch removed. The project also qualifies for the heritage tree preservation credit, allowing for
the requirement to be reduced by 50 caliper inches.
The project requires 14.5 caliper inches in tree replacement – the applicant proposes the
planting of 6 new trees, at 2.5 caliper inches each. With this, staff find the project meets tree
replacement requirements.
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Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Architectural design:
Building materials:
All buildings not used for single-unit or two-unit dwellings are required to have a minimum of
60% class 1 building materials on any building face that is facing adjacent properties/off-site.
The proposed new community building can be seen off-site on the north and west faces. The
faces have 85.2% and 65.3% class 1 materials respectively. No class 3 building materials are
proposed on the building’s exterior. Staff find the project meets building material
requirements.
Shadowing:
The proposed new community building is a one-story building and is not close to buildings on
adjacent properties. As such, it does not cast a shadow on adjacent properties’ buildings. Staff
find the project meets shadowing requirements.
Planning commission and public hearing:
The planning commission held a public hearing for the applications on Oct. 15, 2025. There
were no members of the public present. The commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the PUD amendment, with conditions. The draft meeting minutes are attached for
review.
Recommendation:
The planning commission and city staff recommend approval of the resolution amending and
restating Resolutions No. 01-038 and 00-065, amending the Final PUD pertaining to properties
on Louisiana Court to add a one-story community building to 2760 and 2768 Louisiana Court,
subject to the conditions included in the amending resolution.
Next steps:
City staff are reviewing the lot combination request that accompanies this PUD amendment
request. If approved, it will need to be recorded with Hennepin County prior to building permit
issuance.
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Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Resolution No. 25 -__
Amending and restating Resolutions No. 01-038 and 00-065 granting
amendment to existing final planned unit development (PUD) under Section 36-
32 of the St. Louis Park zoning ordinance to allow the construction of a
community building at 2753, 2759, 2760, and 2768 Louisiana Court
Whereas, Trellis Co. has applied for an approval for an amendment to an existing final
planned unit development (PUD) under Section 36-32 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code to
allow for the construction of a one-story community building at 2760 and 2768 Louisiana Court;
the subject property is legally described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto; and
Whereas, the city council has considered the information related to planning cases nos.
00-18-PUD, 01-15-PUD and 25-05-PUD and the effect of the proposed buildings on the health,
safety, and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding land, existing and anticipated traffic
conditions, the effect on the value of properties in the surrounding area and the effect of the
use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance; and
Whereas, the city council approved the Preliminary PUD on April 17, 2000, via
Resolution No. 00-042.; and
Whereas, the city council approved an amendment to the Preliminary PUD for a
detached office building and approval of a Final PUD for 2704-2768 Louisiana Court and 2740
and 2750 Louisiana Avenue, which includes the subject property, on May 15, 2000, via
Resolution No. 00-065, which contained conditions applicable to said property and are
incorporated herein; and
Whereas, the city council approved a major amendment to the Final PUD to expand the
PUD area, increase the number of units, and modify the site plan for 2704-2768 Louisiana Court
and 2740 and 2750 Louisiana Avenue, which includes the subject property, on May 7, 2001, via
Resolution No. 01-038, which contained conditions applicable to said property and area
incorporated herein; and
Whereas, a complete application for a major amendment to the Final Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to add a detached community building and modify the site plan was
received from the applicant on September 23, 2025; and
Whereas, the planning commission held a public hearing and reviewed the amendment
to the Final PUD at the meeting of October 15, 2025; and
Whereas, the planning commission recommended approval of the amendment to the
Final PUD with conditions on a 6-0 vote with all members present voting in the affirmative; and
Whereas, the city council has considered the staff reports, planning commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including
comments in the record of decision; and
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Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3
Whereas, the contents of case nos. 00-18-PUD, 01-15-PUD and 25-05-PUD are hereby
entered into and made part of the public hearing record and record of decision for this case;
and
Whereas, the city council made the following findings in Resolutions No. 01-038 and 00-
065, and are incorporated herein:
1. Project for Pride in Living, Inc. and Perspectives, Inc. have made application to the city
council for a planned unit development under Section 14.6-7 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code within the RC, Multi-Family Residential District located at 2704-2768 Louisiana Court
and 2740 and 2750 Louisiana Avenue for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
2. The city council has considered the advice and recommendation of the planning
commission (case no. 00-18-PUD and case no. 01-15-PUD) and the effect of the proposed
PUD on the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing
and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area,
the effect of the use on the comprehensive plan, and compliance with the intent of the
zoning ordinance.
3. The city council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
or general welfare of the community nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements
will it cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate
surrounding property values. The council has also determined that the proposed PUD is in
harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and the
comprehensive plan and that the requested modifications comply with the requirements of
Section 14:6-7.2(E).
4. The contents of case file 00-18-PUD and case file 01-15-PUD are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the city council of the City of St. Louis Park hereby
amends and restates Resolutions No. 01-038 and 00-065 by this resolution which continues and
amends a final PUD of the subject property for the purposes of allowing the construction of a
one-story community building on 2760 and 2768 Louisiana Court, subject to the following
conditions:
The amendment to the approved Preliminary PUD and the Final PUD at the location described
are approved based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
A. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the official exhibit.
Exhibits A Site Plan, B Landscape Plan (Plan 1 of 3), and C Civil Plans (Plans 1 and 3 of 3) are
replaced by official exhibit for Major PUD Amendment adopted May 7, 2001 and further are
amended and supplemented by A100 Site Plan, L1.0 – L1.4 Landscape Plans and C001 –
C500 Civil Plans to serve as official exhibit for the properties at 2753, 2759, 2760, and 2768
Louisiana Court for the Major PUD Amendment adopted November 3, 2025.
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B. Final PUD approval and development is contingent upon the developer meeting all
conditions of final PUD approval and sale of 2704-2742 and 2754 Louisiana Court and 2740-
2750 Louisiana Avenue to Project for Pride in Living.
C. Prior to any site work, the developer shall meet the following requirements:
1. Obtain administrative lot split to relocate lot lines so that building expansion at 2717
Louisiana Court and office building at 2727 Louisiana Court do not encroach on lot lines.
Building setbacks shall be sufficient to meet Building Code requirements.
2. A copy of the Watershed District permit shall be forwarded to the city.
3. Any other necessary permits from other agencies shall be obtained.
4. Sign assent form and official exhibits.
D. Prior to issuance of any building permits, which may impose additional requirements, the
developer shall comply with the following:
1. Meet any Fire Department emergency access requirements for during construction.
2. Building materials samples to be submitted to and approved by city.
E. The following ordinance modification and variances are approved based upon the findings
included in the staff report and variance resolution subject to final PUD approval:
1. 236 parking stalls including 51 on-street parking on Louisiana Court. This condition was
modified by Condition H8 on May 7, 2001 and further amended by Condition ## on
November 3, 2025.
2. Reduced front building setbacks of 20 feet for apartment buildings and 8 feet for office
building as noted on approved site plan.
3. Reduced rear yard building setbacks to as little as 19.5 feet as noted on approved site
plan.
4. Reduced front yard parking setbacks to as little as 15.5 feet as shown on approved site
plan.
5. Reduced building to curb setback of as little as 4.15 feet as shown on approved site plan.
6. Reduced distance between buildings to 19.7 feet for apartment buildings and 5 feet for
office building as shown in approved site plan.
7. Reduced drive aisle width for double parking rows to 59.5 feet.
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8. Reduced drive aisle width for single parking rows to 18.23 feet, with the condition that
paved and turnaround areas be installed at the ends of the two parking lots in the
northwest corner of the site.
F. A development agreement shall be executed between the developer and the city and/or
financial securities be provided to the city which covers at a minimum, sidewalk
construction and maintenance, repair and cleaning of public streets, and plan changes that
may be administratively approved. The development agreement shall also cite the approved
ordinance modifications and variances.
G. If parking should become a problem in the future, as determined by the zoning
administrator, the zoning administrator may require proof of parking to be converted to
parking spaces.
H. The planned unit development shall be amended on May 7, 2001, to incorporate all of the
preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
1. Conditions A and E are modified as noted above. This condition was further amended by
Condition I for the Major PUD Amendment adopted November 3, 2025.
2. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the official exhibits
which shall include the modified site plan, landscape plan and civil plans and:
i. A plan approved by staff showing a transit stop at the corner of Louisiana Avenue
and West 28th Street with a bus pull out lane, realigned sidewalk, realigned
landscaping, and a bus shelter.
ii. A plan approved by staff detailing proposed changes to the two building facades at
2759 Louisiana Court, if any.
Such documents incorporated by reference herein.
3. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the approved
resolution and development agreement subject to further approved changes.
4. The total number of units within the PUD shall be limited to 185.
5. Prior to issuance of any occupancy permits for 2741 or 2759 Louisiana:
i. The property owner shall provide to the city easements necessary to accommodate
the bus pull out lane and realigned sidewalk, which shall be constructed by the city.
ii. The property owners shall provide the necessary easement for the bus shelter.
6. PUD major amendment approval and development is contingent upon the developer
meeting all conditions of final PUD resolution and development agreement.
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7. Prior to issuance of any building permits, which may impose additional requirements for
the expanded PUD area, the developer shall provide building materials samples to be
submitted to and approved by city for the expanded PUD area.
8. A PUD modification is approved based upon the findings included in the staff report to
reduce parking to 268 total parking stalls including 51 on-street parking on Louisiana
Court and 10 proof of parking. This condition was further amended by Condition I for
the Major PUD Amendment adopted November 3, 2025.
9. A modified development shall be executed between the developer and the city if
determined necessary by the city attorney.
I. The PUD shall be amended on November 3, 2025, to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions and add the following conditions:
1. Conditions A, E and H are modified as noted above.
2. The PUD is amended to include new official exhibits that pertain to the properties at
2753, 2759, 2760, and 2768 Louisiana Court, as listed in “Exhibit B” to this resolution.
3. The amendment shall be conditional upon the approval of the administrative lot
combination, submitted to city staff on September 23, 2025.
4. The applicant shall meet tree replacement requirements through plantings, as shown in
the official exhibit.
5. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the conditions of
this ordinance, approved official exhibits, and city code.
6. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be
buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100%
screened from off-site with materials consistent with the primary façade materials.
7. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met:
i. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction, private utility, and city representatives.
ii. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
8. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following conditions shall be met:
i. Payment of warranty for landscaping.
9. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
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i. All city noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no
construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through
Friday, and between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
ii. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring
properties.
iii. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
iv. The city shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public street.
v. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the city
engineer (or designee) that appropriate safety measures have been taken to ensure
motorist and pedestrian safety.
vi. The developer shall install and maintain chain link security fencing that is at least six
feet tall along the perimeter of the site. All gates and access points shall be locked
during non-working hours.
vii. Temporary electric power connections shall not adversely impact surrounding
neighborhood service.
10. All mechanical equipment shall be fully screened. Rooftop equipment may be located as
indicated in the official exhibits so as not to be visible from off-site.
It is further resolved that the city clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in
the office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Register of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 3, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
Tract A
Par 1: Lot 10, except that part thereof lying Easterly of a line running from a point in the
North line of said Lot, a distance of 193 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof to a point
in the dividing line between said Lot and Louisiana Court distant 115 feet Westerly
measured along said dividing line from the East line of Said Lot, Block 1, Louisiana Court,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Par 2: That part of Lot 10 lying Easterly of a line running from a point in the North line of
said Lot, a distance of 193 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof, to a point in the
dividing line between said Lot and Louisiana Court, distant 115 feet Westerly measured
along said dividing line from the East line of said Lot, Block 1, Louisiana Court, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Being Registered land as is evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1042160.
Tract B
Lot 11, Block 1, Louisiana Court, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Being Registered land as is evidenced by Certificate of Title No.1082827.
Tract C
Lot 12, Block 1, Louisiana Court, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Being Registered land as is evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 819031.
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Exhibit B
List of Official Exhibits added to Final PUD on November 3, 2025
A100 – SITE PLAN
A101 – PARKING UTILIZATION STUDY
A207 – FLOOR PLAN – NEW ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
A406 – BUILDING ELEVATIONS – NEW ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
A407 – BUILDING ELEVATIONS – NEW ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
A408 – SHADOW STUDY – NEW ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
A601 – SITE DETAILS
C001 – EROSION CONTROL PLAN
C002 – SITE PLAN-HYDRANTS
C100 – SELECTIVE SITE DEMOLITION AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN
C200 – GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN
C300 – UTILITY, PAVING, AND GEOMETRIC PLAN
C400 – CIVIL DETAILS
C401 – CIVIL DETAILS
C500 – STORM WATER PLAN
E1-1 – ELECTRICAL PHOTOMETRIC PLAN
L1.0 – TREE PRESERVATION OVERVIEW PLAN
L1.1 – TREE PRESERVATION & MITIGATION PLAN
L1.2 – LANDSCAPE PLAN
L1.3 – LANDSCAPE NOTES, DETAIL, SCHEDULE
L1.3 – LANDSCAPE PLAN
L1.4 – LANDSCAPE NOTES, DETAIL, SCHEDULE
Planning commission
October 15, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Planning commission
Unofficial Minutes
Members present: Jim Beneke, Mia Divecha (arrived 6:02 p.m.), Matt Eckholm,
Sylvie Hyman, Tom Weber, John Flanagan, Tess Machalek
Members absent: Sarah Strain
Staff present: Laura Chamberlain
Guests: Betsy Michels, Project Manager, Trellis Co.
Andy Swartz, Architect, Blumenthal Architecture Inc.
1.Call to order – roll call.
2.Approval of minutes – Aug. 20, 2025, and Sept. 3, 2025.
Commissioner Hyman requested that her written comments submitted for the Sept. 3, 2025
meeting be included in the minutes. It was moved by Commissioner Eckholm, seconded by
Commissioner Weber, to approve the Aug. 20 and Sept. 3, 2025, minutes with corrections as
noted. The motion passed unanimously.
3.Hearings.
3a. Title: Bickham court planned unit development amendment
Location: 2753, 2759, 2760, and 2768 Louisiana Court
Applicant: Trellis Co.
Case No: 25-02-PUD
Ms. Chamberlain presented the report.
Ms. Chamberlain stated that Trellis Co. has applied for a planned unit development (PUD)
amendment for the Bickham Court apartments on Louisiana Court. The request is to allow a
new one-story building to provide resident services and community amenity space at the
Bickham Court apartment complex. The new building is proposed to have an area of 2,640
square feet and will be located in the northwest corner of the Bickham Court apartment
complex. The project would also allow an office in one of the existing buildings to return to
residential use. The proposed project requires an amendment to an existing PUD on the
property, which was approved via Resolution No. 01-038, subject to conditions recommended
by staff.
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Unofficial minutes
Planning commission
Oct. 15, 2025
Commissioner Divecha asked staff for a definition of proof of parking. Ms. Chamberlain stated
that proof of parking refers to space that could be for parking, but is not necessarily required to
be built at that time.
Chair Flanagan opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers from the public.
Ms. Michels presented Trellis Corporation and their mission related to affordable housing. Ms.
Michels stated that Trellis Corporation helped to raise funds to begin the development project
to stabilize the garage building, replace the HVAC and bathrooms, as well as build a community
building.
Commissioner Beneke asked if Trellis is associated with Project for Pride in Living. Ms. Michels
stated Trellis is not associated, but stated there may have been a tie between the previous
owner of Trellis and Project for Pride in Living.
Commissioner Weber asked is when this building was under Perspectives, was it also
considered supportive housing. Ms. Michels stated yes, Perspectives did provide services for
the residents on site, and added that the conversion of the building will create 2 new units.
Commissioner Weber thanked Ms. Michels and noted it was a difficult day in St. Louis Park
when Perspectives closed down, adding this was a small step to saving these resources in the
city, and he thanked Trellis for their work.
Commissioner Hyman stated that the garages on the hill above are collapsing and that this will
be addressed during the conversion. Ms. Michels stated yes and noted Trellis has identified a
couple of solutions, such as backup storage units.
Chair Flanagan closed the public hearing.
Chair Flanagan and Commissioners Divecha and Machalek commented that they are all
supportive of this project.
It was moved by Commissioner Weber, seconded by Commissioner Divecha, to approve the PUD
amendment at Bickham Court located at 2753, 2759, 2760, and 2768 Louisiana Court, via
Resolution no. 01-038, subject to conditions recommended by staff. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. Other Business – none.
5. Communications.
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 7a)
Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3 Page 19
Unofficial minutes
Planning commission
Oct. 15, 2025
Ms. Chamberlain noted the following future scheduled meeting and event dates:
• Nov. 5, 2025 – planning commission study session
• Nov. 10, 2025 – Chair Flanagan and Ms. Chamberlain will present the Planning
Commission workplan to the city council.
• Nov. 19, 2025 - planning commission regular meeting
• Dec. 3, 2025 - planning commission study session
• Jan. 7, 2026 - planning commission regular meeting
6. Adjournment – 6:21 p.m.
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Sean Walther, liaison John Flanagan, chair member
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Existing boundary, location, topographic, and utility information shown on this plan is from a field survey by
others.
·Do not begin tree clearing work until tree protection measures are in place and to the permit approval of the
City Forester has been granted.
·Critical Root Zone:
Install high density polyethylene safety fence, 4 ft. high, international orange, at the Drip Line or at the
Critical Root Zone whichever is greater, of trees to be preserved per detail, prior to commencement of
any construction activity including mobilization of materials and equipment. Field-staking of the fence
location(s) subject to City approval.
·Where silt fence and proposed tree protection fence overlap, place the tree protection fence on the outside
of the silt fence, double-staked at the break-point.
·Refer to Tree Protection Detail for fencing required around trees to remain.
·Per city ordinance, all tree work must be completed by a tree maintenance contractor licensed by the City of
St. Louis Park. The contractor shall prune the canopy of existing trees to remain where the canopy is in
jeopardy of damage due to the new improvements shown. It is recommended that the contractor hire a
certified arborist to perform the pruning. Any branches broken during construction shall be immediately
trimmed and wounds painted to prevent further damage.
·Perform work in accordance with the laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders of public authority
having jurisdiction. Secure and pay for permits, governmental fees and licenses necessary for the proper
execution of the demolition work.
·Provide protective coverings and enclosures as necessary to prevent damage to existing work that is to
remain. Existing work to remain may include items such as trees, shrubs, lawns, sidewalks, drives, curbs,
utilities, buildings and/or other structures on or adjacent to the demolition site. Provide temporary fences
and barricades as required for the safe and proper execution of the work and the protection of persons and
property.
·Remove debris, waste, and rubbish promptly from the site. On-site burial of debris is not permitted. Burn
no debris on the site. Salvage material not otherwise indicated to be reused shall become the Contractor's
property and is to be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in strict accordance with all applicable
laws, regulations, and/or statutes.
·Buildings, features, surfaces, and other descriptive references shown on this drawing are for informational
purposes only. Field verify all information relevant to the project prior to proceeding with the work. Visit the
site and determine all site conditions and hazards.
·This plan is a guide as to the anticipated amount of disturbance expected due to proposed improvements.
The contractor is expected to take all necessary precautions to ensure trees noted to remain are not
damaged during construction. Do not store material or drive within the drip line of existing trees to remain.
Be aware of overhead branches for clearance of material and equipment.
·This plan is not a guarantee that existing trees will survive during/post construction, but rather a guide to
help assure their protection and greatest chances of survival at the surface level. Further protection
measures outside this scope could involve ecologists, foresters and arborists.
·Notify the Owner's Representative when tree protection fencing is taken down to perform work in
conjunction with the new improvements noted in this plan set. The contractor is responsible for re-erecting
the tree protection fence immediately after the work is complete, when ever possible
·Trees shown as existing to remain (be preserved) that are damaged / killed as a result of construction
activities are subject to replacement per the City Tree Replacement penalty. Replacement trees are to be
paid for at no additional expense to the Owner.
TREE PRESERVATION & PROTECTION NOTES:
GENERAL NOTES:
01. See Civil Engineer's plans for site plan layout and dimensions.
02. Protect adjacent areas from damage during construction.
03. See Civil Engineer's details for paving and curb information.
TREE PRESERVATION OVERVIEW PLAN
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St. Louis Park, MN 55426
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TREE MITIGATION CALCULATION:
Total existing Significant inches on lots 1 & 2: 161"
20% allowable removal = 161" x 0.20 = 32"
Total Significant inches being removed: 58"
Total preserved Heritage Tree inches: 50"
Per the City of Saint Louis Park, MN Planning Commission comments on 10.15.2025, the
replacement gap (in inches) = 7 caliper inches.
Inches being proposed for replacement: 7.5" (3 x 2.5" Overstory Trees = 7.5 Caliper Inches)
* SEE SHEET L1.1 FOR TREE INVENTORY AND REMOVALS LIST *
LANDSCAPE MATERIALS LEGEND:
LANDSCAPE PLAN - SOUTH
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LANDSCAPE PLAN - NORTH
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Benjamin Hartberg, PLA #48084
I hearby certify that this plan, specification or report was
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a duly Licensed Professional Landscape Architect under the
laws of the State of
sign date
License No.
2759 Louisiana Ct.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
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6120 Earle Brown Dr., Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55340
Phone: (763) 843-0420
Fax: (763) 843-0421
DESIGN GROUP
475 Cleveland Ave. N, Suite 101A
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 788-9018
www.calyxdesigngroup.com
Landscape Architecture | Planning
Landscape Architect:
Civil Engineer:
09-10-2025 CITY COMMENTS
SET 2
10-08-2025 CITY COMMENTS
SET 3
10-22-2025 CITY COMMENTS
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CITY OF SAINT LOUIS PARK TREE
PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS:
Chapter 36, Article 1 - Sec. 4. Protection of trees. No building material,
machines or equipment of any description shall be piled near any street tree
unless such tree is first sufficiently protected by a proper guard and/or tree
protection fencing as described in Section 36-364 to prevent possible injury,
and all instructions issued for that purpose by the Director must be promptly
complied with by the owner or contractor.
Tree protection fence shall be in place prior to the start of any construction
activities including the mobilization of materials and equipment. All tree
protection fencing posts shall be 5-feet on center max. Per city code.
Chapter 36, Article V - Sec. 12.
Allowable tree removal.
1. Up to twenty (20) percent of the diameter inches of significant trees on any
parcel may be removed without replacement requirements. Replacement
according to the tree replacement schedule is required when removal exceeds
more than twenty (20) percent of the total significant tree diameter inches.
2. Replacement according to the tree replacement schedule is required for removal
of all heritage tree diameter inches.
3. Diseased, dead, or structurally unsound trees are exempt from the provision
ofthis section. The City Forester will make the final determination of whether a
tree is diseased, dead or structurally unsound.
Tree replacement schedule.
Tree removals over the allowable tree removal limit on the parcel shall be replaced
according to the following schedule:
1. Significant trees shall be replaced with new trees at a rate of one and one half
(1.5) caliper inch replaced for every one (1) diameter inch removed.
2. Heritage trees shall be replaced with new trees at a rate of two (2) caliper inches
replaced for every one (1) diameter inch removed.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
ISSUES / REVISIONS
MINNESOTA
Benjamin Hartberg, PLA #48084
I hearby certify that this plan, specification or report was
prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am
a duly Licensed Professional Landscape Architect under the
laws of the State of
sign date
License No.
2759 Louisiana Ct.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
08-20-2025 MHFA PRELIMINARY CD
SET 1
www.bkbm.com
6120 Earle Brown Dr., Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55340
Phone: (763) 843-0420
Fax: (763) 843-0421
DESIGN GROUP
475 Cleveland Ave. N, Suite 101A
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 788-9018
www.calyxdesigngroup.com
Landscape Architecture | Planning
Landscape Architect:
Civil Engineer:
09-10-2025 CITY COMMENTS
SET 2
10-08-2025 CITY COMMENTS
SET 3
10-22-2025 CITY COMMENTS
SET 4
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LANDSCAPE PLAN
CITY OF SAINT LOUIS PARK LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:CITY OF SAINT LOUIS PARK LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:CITY OF SAINT LOUIS PARK LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
PROPOSED BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,668 sfPROPOSED BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,668 sf
Building use: Community Amenity BuildingBuilding use: Community Amenity Building
1 TREE PER 1000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA:1 TREE PER 1000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA:
2,668 sf / 1000 = 3 Trees Required per City Code / 1000 = 3 Trees Required per City Code
6 SHRUBS PER 1000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA:6 SHRUBS PER 1000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING AREA:
2,668 sf / 1000 = 3 x 6 = 18 Shrubs Required per City Code / 1000 = 3 x 6 = 18 Shrubs Required per City Code
Number of Trees Required: 3
Number of Mitigation Trees Required: 3Number of Mitigation Trees Required: 3
Number of Shrubs Required: 18
Number of Trees Proposed: 6
Number of Shrubs Proposed: 18
GENERAL NOTES:
01. See Civil Engineer's plans for site plan layout and dimensions.01. See Civil Engineer's plans for site plan layout and dimensions.
02. Protect adjacent areas from damage during construction.02. Protect adjacent areas from damage during construction.
03. See Civil Engineer's details for paving and curb information.See Civil Engineer's details for paving and curb information.
LANDSCAPE MATERIALS LEGEND:LANDSCAPE MATERIALS LEGEND:
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Louisiana Ct. Apartments
1600 Marshall Street NE, Suite 1
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612/331-2222
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REQUIRED.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
ISSUES / REVISIONS
MINNESOTA
Benjamin Hartberg, PLA #48084
I hearby certify that this plan, specification or report was
prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am
a duly Licensed Professional Landscape Architect under the
laws of the State of
sign date
License No.
2759 Louisiana Ct.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
08-20-2025 MHFA PRELIMINARY CD
SET 1
www.bkbm.com
6120 Earle Brown Dr., Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55340
Phone: (763) 843-0420
Fax: (763) 843-0421
DESIGN GROUP
475 Cleveland Ave. N, Suite 101A
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City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 7a)
Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3 Page 28
Land Use Narrative
Bickham Court, formerly a program of Perspectives in St. Louis Park, is a recovery-focused,
affordable housing community with the mission of mothers experiencing mental illness or
chemical dependency and their children. Resident families are often referred to the project
through the Coordinated Entry system, domestic violence providers, shelters, and substance
abuse providers. Families receive extensive supportive services provided by Missions Inc. while
living at Bickham Court.
Bickham Court currently has 54 housing units. Two additional units are currently being utilized
by property management and supportive services. Trellis plans to relocate these offices and
service spaces to the new community building, then turn back the housing units to serve two
additional families for a total of 56 housing units.
The proposed renovation will continue to utilize the property in its current multifamily
residential use, with the addition of a community building/management office to serve the
Bickham Court residents. The community building will provide critical community space for
resident meetings, including AA/NA meetings, support groups, life skills classes, with childcare
available on-site during group sessions. Private offices for Missions staff will be constructed for
one-on-one meetings with residents.
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 7a)
Title: Resolution approving Bickham Court planned unit development amendment - Ward 3 Page 29
Jim Moy, AIA
Principal/President & CEO
Andy Swartz, AIA
Principal/Vice President
Dan Noyes
Principal
1600 Marshall St NE, Suite 1
Minneapolis, MN 55413
www.blumentals.com
Parking Utilization Study: Bickham Court Apartments
2753 Louisiana Ct, St Louis Park, MN 55426 September 12, 2025
Property/Program Overview
Bickham Court Apartments is a 54-unit apartment complex of 5 apartment buildings offering
permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and who have low or no
income. The on-site program for those seeking recovery from substance use disorder is
administered by Missions Inc and serves women and families where the head of household has a
disability.
The following report, provided by Blumentals/Architecture Inc., identifies parking inventory and
utilization for the current off-street parking, with occupancy utilization calculated by the total
occupied parking spaces divided by the total available spaces.
Parking Inventory
The existing site includes 44 off street parking spaces, including (2) accessible parking spaces.
Parking is divided into 3 separate areas (north, northwest, southwest) accessed off the Louisiana
Court cul-de-sac. An additional 12 covered parking garage spaces are identified, and are
utilized primarily as maintenance and support storage space for the on-site supportive housing
program.
For the purposes of this
study, the 12 garage
spaces are not factored
into utilization
calculations.
On-street parking
adjacent to the site
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12 spaces on the
Louisiana Court street
and cul-de-sac.
Off-street parking areas
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Bickham Court Parking Utilization Study
September 12, 2025
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Utilization
Based on site staff (Missions Inc.) long term anecdotal observations, peak parking generally
occurs from 8:00AM – 6:30PM weekdays with a maximum of 30 of the 44 off street surface
parking spaces typically occupied. Staff parking (Missions and Trellis management) account for
approximately 5 spaces, while resident and limited visitor vehicles typically occupy 25 parking
spaces. Generally, staff parking duration is approximately 8 hours per day on weekdays, while
resident parking varies from 14 to 24 hours per day/7 days per week.
Off-peak parking from 6:30 PM to 8AM, was reported to be a maximum of 25 spaces of the 44
surface parking spaces have been observed to be occupied. Missions indicates that currently they
have 23 residents with cars.
Maximum utilization (occupancy %) for the site is as follows:
Peak Time Utilization 68%
Off-Peak Time Utilization 57%
Observed Parking Utilization
Periodic on-site surveys of parking utilization found the site parking to be lower than reported
peak and off-peak maximums at 22-27% occupancy:
Observed Utilization (occupied spaces)
Total capacity 7:30AM 10:30AM 8:00PM
Parking Lot surface spaces Fr 9/12 Wed 6/18 Th 9/11 Average
North Lot 14 1 7 1 3.0
Northwest Lot 11 5 2 4 3.6
Southwest Lot 17 5 3 5 4.3
Total 44 11 12 10 10.9
Utilization(Occupancy) 25% 27% 22% 24%
Summary and Analysis
The proposed new Community Building is needed to better serve the residents and
management/program staff with space for resident interaction and group meetings. While the
proposed new space supporting on site staff and residents does not represent a significant
increase in parking load, nor is the new building an intensification of use of the site, the
elimination of (3) on-site surface parking spaces is necessary to accommodate the new building
and relocated trash/recycling pad.
Given the anecdotal observations and parking surveys noted in this report, Bickham Court off-
street parking is generally underutilized at 68% peak maximum, and 24% observed average.
The proposed reduction of parking by 3 spaces (41 total spaces) will result in a 75% peak, and
26% average observed utilization.
The proposed off-street parking at Bickham Court will accommodate the documented and
observed parking needs for the program and residents, and the reduction of (3) spaces will not
impact the surrounding neighborhood, and current on-street parking loads.
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Action agenda item: 7b
Executive summary
Title: First reading of ordinance amendment to Appendix A - 2026 fee schedule adding
cannabis/low-potency hemp edibles related fees
Recommended action: Motion to approve first reading amending 2026 fee schedule adding
fees related to cannabis/low-potency hemp edibles (LPHE) businesses.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to adopt an amendment to the 2026 fee
schedule to include fees related to cannabis/LPHE businesses.
Summary: On March 17, 2025 the city council approved an ordinance amending city code
chapter 8 establishing cannabis and lower-potency hemp retail registration and related 2025
fees.
The maximum allowable fee is set by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). These fees
are planned to remain the same from 2025 to 2026. This amendment will add the related
cannabis/LPHE fees to Appendix A - 2026 fee schedule.
If the first reading of the ordinance is approved, a second reading will be scheduled for Nov. 17,
2025. The effective date for the proposed change is Jan. 1, 2026.
Financial or budget considerations: Annual revenue from registration fees will be limited due
to the maximum fees established by the state and number of establishments permitted.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Draft ordinance
Prepared by: Michael Pivec, property maintenance & licensing manager
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, building and energy interim director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 7b) Page 2
Title: First reading of amendment to Appendix A - 2026 fee schedule adding cannabis/low-potency hemp edibles
(LPHE) related fees
Ordinance No. ______-25
Amending St. Louis Park City Code
Appendix A – 2026 fee schedule
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
SECTION 1. The St. Louis Park City Code, Appendix A – 2026 fee schedule, Building & Energy
Department Section, is hereby amended by adding the underlined language as follows:
Business Registrations
Initial Cannabis Microbusiness $0
Renewal Cannabis Microbusiness $1000
Initial Cannabis Mezzobusiness $500
Renewal Cannabis Mezzobusiness $1000
Initial Cannabis Retailer $500,
Renewal Cannabis Retailer $1000
Initial Medical combination $500
Renewal Medical combination $1000
Initial Lower-Potency hemp edible retail $125
Renewal Lower-Potency hemp edible retail $125
Temporary Cannabis event $ 250
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2026
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council , 2025:
___________________________________ _________________________________
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren M. Mattick, city attorney
First Reading November 3, 2025
Second Reading November 17, 2025
Date of publication November 27, 2025
Date ordinance takes effect January 1, 2026
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: Inclusionary housing policy updates
Recommended action: Review the proposed amendments to the inclusionary housing policy
and provide staff direction.
Policy consideration: Does the council support the proposed amendments to the inclusionary
housing policy?
Summary: The inclusionary housing policy was first approved in June 2015 and has been
amended several times to improve its effectiveness in meeting the city’s goals and community
needs. The inclusionary housing policy is directly responsible for the creation of nearly 700
affordable rental units in St. Louis Park since its inception and is achieving the goal of creating
affordable housing opportunities in the community. Staff regularly monitor the implementation
of the policy and make appropriate recommendations to amend the policy as needed. The
current policy requires new market-rate multifamily residential rental properties with ten or
more units that receive financial assistance from the city, seek planned unit development (PUD)
land use approvals, or request a comprehensive plan amendment to include units affordable to
low-income households in the development. In the case of a for-sale property, developers are
required to make a payment to the city in lieu of including affordable units in the project.
Staff recommend the following amendments to the policy:
• Remove the requirement that projects seeking a comprehensive plan amendment must
comply with the policy.
• Allow developers to provide affordable for-sale units as an alternative to paying a fee in
lieu.
• Ensure equal access to amenities and common areas for affordable and market-rate units.
• Permit income averaging for qualifying projects.
Financial or budget considerations: City staff time to implement, manage, and monitor
compliance of the inclusionary housing policy as the number of developments subject to the
policy continue to increase. If income averaging is added there will be additional costs of $5,000
to $10,000 to hire a consultant to update the inclusionary guide and educate staff. There will be
additional costs to educate developers and monitor compliance on developments that utilize
income averaging. Funding for this is available in the housing rehabilitation fund but has not
been included in the 2026 budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion, draft inclusionary housing policy
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing manager
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
Special study session meeting of November 3, 2025 (Item No. 1) Page 2
Title: Inclusionary housing policy updates
Discussion
Background: In June 2015, the city council adopted an inclusionary housing policy that requires
the inclusion of affordable housing units for lower income households in new, market rate
multi-unit residential developments receiving financial assistance from the city. The goal of the
inclusionary housing policy is to increase the supply of affordable housing and promote
economic and social integration.
Since the inclusionary housing policy was adopted in 2015, staff and the city council have
approved several updates to strengthen its effectiveness in meeting the city’s housing goals:
• 2017: Increased the percentage of affordable units required and prohibited
discrimination against tenants using Housing Choice Vouchers or other rent subsidies.
• 2018: Raised the share of units affordable at 60% AMI, added a 30% Area Median
Income (AMI) option, and required ownership projects to pay a fee in lieu, allowing the
city to create long-term affordable homeownership opportunities. Updated income
eligibility to align with tax credit limits.
• 2019: Expanded applicability to projects replacing naturally occurring affordable
housing (NOAH) and to market-rate developments seeking PUD or comprehensive plan
amendments.
• 2021: Required developments with 50+ units to include family-sized units (three
bedrooms or more) and clarified parking requirements, including discounts where
enclosed parking is the only option.
• 2023: Extended affordability to 26 years (consistent with housing Tax Increment
Financing requirements), capped the payment-in-lieu at the affordable for-sale home
price for 80% AMI households, allowed administrative bedroom adjustments for senior
projects, and added language on recorded agreements and restrictions.
• 2024: Set the maximum payment-in-lieu at $100,000 per unit, clarified city authority to
determine affordability levels based on need and goals, and aligned parking and
Affordable Housing Plan requirements with zoning and covenant standards.
Inclusionary housing policy requirements
• Applies to developments with 10 or more units that receive financial assistance from the
city, seek PUD land use approvals or request a comprehensive plan amendment
• A minimum of 26 years affordability
• Bedroom mix of affordable units must reflect the market rate units
• Affordability level for rental units:
o 20% of units at 60% AMI, or
o 10% of units at 50% AMI, or
o 5% of units at 30%, and/or
o One-for-one replacement
o Family size unit requirement applies to developments with 50 or more units
o Requires at least one on-site parking stall provided for each affordable unit.
• Ownership: payment in lieu required
The inclusionary housing policy continues to meet its goal of expanding affordable housing in
St. Louis Park, resulting in nearly 700 affordable units since adoption. Staff annually review
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community housing needs and policy outcomes to recommend updates as needed. Current
recommendations focus on increasing flexibility to achieve more deeply affordable units,
expanding housing access across income levels, ensuring equal access to amenities, maintaining
legal compliance and avoiding disincentives for homeownership development.
Policy changes for consideration
• Remove comprehensive plan amendment as a requirement to comply with the
inclusionary housing policy. Since the policy’s inception in 2015, the city has not
received a development request that was solely for a comprehensive plan amendment.
Additionally, the legal mechanism of how the city would apply the policy to this type of
action alone is less clear than when associated with city financial assistance or a planned
unit development that includes a development agreement or other contract.
• Allow the inclusion of 10% of for-sale units to be affordable at 80% AMI. The policy
currently only allows for a payment-in-lieu for for-sale units, not to exceed $100,000 for
15% of the units. The proposed change allows developers a choice to include for-sale
units in the development with a 30-year affordability requirement OR to make a
payment-in-lieu. This policy change would create additional opportunities for
multifamily ownership development, including co-operatives in the city, and still
provides the option of payment into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to facilitate
future affordable housing if they choose not to include affordable for-sale units in the
development.
• Provide equal access for affordable and market-rate residents to all entries, lobbies,
elevators, parking and amenities. Examples of amenities include storage lockers,
balconies, roof decks, outdoor patios, pools, fitness facilities and similar unit and
project features. The current policy addresses size and design of affordable units and
exterior/interior appearance under VII Standards for inclusionary rental units. Equal
access has not been an issue in St. Louis Park. However, this language proactively
ensures that residents living in affordable units have equal access.
• Allow income averaging if a developer chooses to include 20% or more affordable units
at 60% AMI. Income averaging allows more flexibility with unit affordability, allowing
unit affordability from 20% to 80% AMI. Because it allows units up to 80% AMI, it may
result in the inclusion of more deeply affordable units that would be offset by units at
higher affordability levels of 70% or 80% AMI, provided the overall average income
limit across all affordable units remains at 60% or less. This could also potentially assist
residents in maintaining their housing if their income increases.
Developments subject to the city’s Inclusionary Housing Policy that also receive Section 42
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) currently are able to use income averaging. To
qualify, at least 40% of units must be affordable at or below 60% of the area median income
(AMI). Income averaging allows these projects to include rents for households earning from
20% up to 80% of AMI, provided the overall average income limit across all LIHTC units
remains at 60% or less.
Many developers subject to the city’s Inclusionary Housing Policy are new to affordable housing
and require guidance to ensure compliance. Housing staff currently provide training and
support, but income averaging would add significant complexity to the program.
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If the city council allows income averaging, a consultant will be needed to update the
Inclusionary Housing Guide and train both staff and developers. Staff recommend offering
income averaging as an optional tool, limited to developers with demonstrated affordable
housing experience. Additionally, a third-party contractor would be required to provide training
and monitor compliance for projects utilizing income averaging.
Next steps: Staff will bring the amended inclusionary housing policy to a future city council
meeting for formal approval. Upon approval of the amended inclusionary housing policy the
new requirements will become effective immediately for any future residential housing
developments required to comply with the policy.
Adopted Dec. 2, 2024
Inclusionary Housing Policy
This policy promotes high quality housing for households with a variety of income levels, ages,
and sizes in order to meet the city's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse
housing options in our community.
The city recognizes the need to provide affordable housing to households of a broad range of
income levels in order to maintain a diverse population and to provide housing for those who
live or work in the city. Without intervention, the trend toward rising housing prices in new
developments will continue to increase. As a result, this policy is being adopted to ensure that a
reasonable proportion of each new development receiving city financial assistance, seeking
PUD land use approvals or requesting a comprehensive plan amendment include units
affordable to low-and-moderate income households and working families or in the case of for-
sale units, make a payment in lieu of including affordable units.
The requirements set forth in this policy further the city’s housing goals and the city’s
comprehensive plan to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. These
requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation by both the public and
private sectors in the production of affordable housing.
I.Applicability and minimum project size
This policy applies to market rate multi-unit residential developments that receive financial
assistance from the city, or seek planned unit development (PUD) zoning approvals, or
request a comprehensive plan amendment and includes:
a.New development that create at least 10 multi-family dwelling units; or
b.any mixed-use building that creates at least 10 multi-family dwelling units; or
c.renovation or reconstruction of an existing building that contains multi-family
dwelling units that includes at least 10 dwelling units; or
d.any change in use of all or part of an existing building from a non- residential use
to a residential use that includes at least 10 dwelling units.
The development must comply with the Inclusionary Housing Policy as amended and
approved by the city council as of the date the development enters into a development
agreement with the city or submits a planned unit development application for the project,
whichever action comes first.
II.Affordable dwelling units
General requirement
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Rental developments and for-sale developments subject to this policy shall provide a
minimum number of affordable dwelling units or a payment in lieu subject to the
requirements listed below.
Calculation of units and payment in lieu required.
For development of multi-family dwelling units:
a. The required number of affordable dwelling units or corresponding payment in
lieu is based on the total number of dwelling units that are approved by the city
or the number of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) dwelling units
that are being demolished or converted to a use other than low-income dwelling
units in connection with construction of the development.
b. To calculate the number of affordable dwelling units or payment in lieu required
in a development the total number of approved dwelling units shall be
multiplied by five percent (5%), ten percent (10%), fifteen percent (15%) or
twenty (20%) depending on the affordability standard. If the final calculation
includes a fraction, the fraction of a unit shall be rounded to the nearest whole
number
c. If an occupied rental property with existing dwelling units is remodeled and/or
expanded, the number of affordable dwelling units shall be based on the total
number of units following completion of renovation/expansion. At least five
percent (5%), ten percent (10%) or twenty percent (20%) shall be affordable,
depending on the affordability standard.
d. NOAH dwelling units that are being demolished or converted to a use other than
low-income dwelling units in connection with construction of the development
must be replaced in the new development on a one-for-one basis. New
developments must include a minimum number of affordable dwelling units
equal to at least five percent (5%) to twenty percent (20%) of the total number
of dwelling units in the development or the number of naturally occurring
affordable housing dwelling units that are being demolished or converted,
whichever is greater. Any deviation from replacing NOAH units on a one-for-one
basis requires city approval.
*A NOAH unit is defined as a unit in which the amount of rent charged is
affordable to a household whose income is at or below 60% area median income
based on bedroom size, or for a for-sale unit, affordable to a household whose
income is at or below 80% AMI.
e. For-sale home ownership developments will be required to include affordable
units in the development or pay a payment in lieu of including affordable units in
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the development. The payment in lieu will be an amount equal to the difference
between the average market rate sale price of the for-sale units in the
development and the for-sale home purchase amount affordable to a household
with an income at or below eighty percent (80%) AMI, not to exceed $100,000.
The amount of the difference will be multiplied by a number equal to fifteen
percent (15%) of the total number of for-sale units in the development. Home-
ownership housing is defined as a form of housing tenure in which a person,
called the owner-occupier, owner-occupant, or homeowner, owns the home in
which they live. The home can be a house, such as a single-family house, an
apartment, condominium, or a housing cooperative.
III. Affordability level
The required number of affordable dwelling units within a residential project subject to
this policy shall meet an income eligibility and rent affordability standard for the term of
the restriction as follows:
a. Rental Projects, the city will direct the unit affordability level based on
community need and the city’s identified goals and priorities:
1. At least twenty percent (20%) of the units shall be affordable for households
at sixty percent (60%) Area Median Income (AMI), or
2. At least ten percent (10%) of the units shall be at affordable for households
at fifty percent (50%) AMI, or
3. At least five percent (5%) of the units shall be affordable for households at
thirty percent (30%) AMI.
4. Income averaging of at least 20% of the units averaging affordability at 60%
AMI or below may be allowed, subject to city approval.
b. Demolished or converted NOAH units:
NOAH units demolished or converted to a use other than affordable housing in
connection with the construction of the new development must be replaced on a
one-for-one basis or at rate and affordability level as noted in III. a, whichever is
greater. The new units must be comparable in bedroom size to the units
demolished or converted and be affordable to households at 60% AMI or below.
*A NOAH unit is defined as a rental unit in which the amount of rent charged is
affordable to a household whose income is at or below 60% area median income
based on bedroom size or a for-sale unit affordable to a household whose
income is at or below 80% AMI. NOAH status for rental units will be based on
the rents charged on the date 6 months prior to the submitting of a
development application.
c. For-Ssale homeownership development projects: Homeownership housing is
defined as a form of housing tenure in which a person, called the owner-
occupier, owner-occupant, or homeowner, owns the home in which they live.
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The home can be a house, such as a single-family house, an apartment,
condominium or a housing cooperative.
1. For-sale home ownership developments will At least ten percent (10%)
of the units shall be affordable to household to eighty percent (80%) AMI,
or
2. Ppay a payment in lieu of including affordable units in the development.
The payment in lieu will be an amount equal to the difference between
the average market rate sale price of the for-sale units in the
development and the current for-sale home purchase amount affordable
to a household with an income at or below eighty percent (80%) AMI not
to exceed $100,000. The payment will be multiplied by a number equal
to fifteen percent (15%) of the total number of for-sale units in the
development. NOAH pricing for for-sale dwelling units shall be
determined at time of issuance of the occupancy permit. The master
mortgage, in addition to the sale price, will be considered when
determining the payment in lieu for housing cooperatives.
d. Rent and sale price level
Rental unit: The monthly rental cost for an affordable dwelling unit shall include
rent, utility costs, and any other non-optional monthly occupancy charges.
Surface parking for all inclusionary units, if available, or enclosed parking for
inclusionary units at the 30% AMI affordability level shall also be included in the
monthly rent for the unit. The maximum rent amount shall be based on the
metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park adjusted for bedroom size and
calculated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and
posted by Minnesota Housing for establishing rent limits for the Housing Tax
Credit Program.
For-sale projects: The qualifying affordable sale price for an owner-occupied
affordable dwelling unit shall be based on a homeownership unit affordable to a
household with income at or below eighty percent (80%) AMI for the
metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park calculated annually by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and posted by the Metropolitan
Council. The master mortgage, in addition to the sale price, will be considered
when determining the affordability level for housing cooperatives.
e. Period of affordability (POA)
The period of affordability (POA) commences when the certificate of occupancy
is issued.
For rental developments subject to this policy, the period of affordability for the
affordable dwelling units shall be at least twenty-six (26) years.
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For-sale developments will remain affordable for a minimum or 30 years and this
requirement will be memorialized by a Land Use Restrictive Covenant. The Land
Use Restrictive Covenant will contain a provision providing the City of St. Louis
Park, Economic Development Authority or Housing Authority the right of first
refusal to purchase affordable units.
IV. Family sized unit requirement
Developments with 50 units or greater are required to include a minimum number of three
bedroom or larger size units. The specific number of three bedroom or larger size units
required per development is based on the total number of units in the development as
noted in the table below.
Development size – total
residential units
Required Minimum Number of
three-bedroom or larger size
units
50 - 74 2
75 – 99 3
100 - 124 4
125 - 149 5
150 – 174 6
175 + 7
Developments that are 100% age restricted serving households 55 years of age or older are
exempt from this requirement. Any deviation from the family size unit policy requires city
approval.
V. Parking requirement
The Inclusionary Policy requires that at least one on-site parking stall, as identified by
Chapter 36 of the city code, (either surface or enclosed) be provided for each affordable
unit. If adequate on-site surface parking exists as determined by the city based on the
development’s parking plan, the requirement will be met by providing a surface parking
space at no additional cost to the tenant. If underground or enclosed parking is the only
on-site parking option available for residents, an enclosed parking stall must be offered to
the tenant at a discounted rate. The market rate parking fee will be discounted based on
the affordability level of the inclusionary rental units as follows:
Inclusionary affordability level Parking fee cost to resident
30 % AMI Free – Included in rent
50% AMI 50% of the market rate fee *
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60% AMI 60% of the market rate fee
*Example: if the market rate fee for parking is $100 per month, residents of inclusionary units at
the 50% AMI affordability level will pay $50 per month.
For rental developments utilizing a combination of surface parking and enclosed parking to
meet the inclusionary parking requirements, a waiting list will be established, and parking
options will be offered based on the resident’s placement on the list. Only inclusionary unit
residents with a tenant owned vehicle are eligible for parking at no or a reduced charge.
City approval must be obtained for any proposed alternative to the parking requirements
noted in the policy. All developments must meet the zoning code parking requirements. If
a reduction in parking is granted, that reduction must not disproportionately reduce
parking for the affordable units.
VI. Location of affordable rental dwelling units
Except as otherwise specifically authorized by this policy, the affordable dwelling
units shall be located within the development.
VII. Standards for inclusionary rental units
Size and design of affordable units
The size and design of the affordable dwelling units should be consistent and comparable
with the market rate units in the rest of the project and is subject to the approval of the
city. The interior of affordable dwelling units is not required to be identical to the market
rate units but if units are smaller than the other units with the same number of bedrooms
in the development, city approval must be obtained.
If naturally occurring affordable housing dwelling units are being demolished or converted
to a use other than lower-income dwelling units in connection with construction of the
development, an equal number of affordable units with a comparable number of
bedrooms to the units demolished or converted must be included in the new development.
Exterior/interior appearance.
The exterior materials and design of the affordable dwelling units in any development
subject to these regulations shall be indistinguishable in style and quality with the market
rate units in the development. The interior finish and quality of construction of the
affordable dwelling units shall at a minimum be comparable to entry level rental housing
in the city. Construction of the affordable dwelling units shall be concurrent with
construction of market rate dwelling units.
Equal access
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Affordable and market rate residents will have equal access to all entries, lobbies,
elevators, parking and amenities. Examples of amenities include storage lockers,
balconies, roof decks, outdoor patios, pools, fitness facilities and similar unit and project
features.
VIII. Integration of affordable dwelling units
Distribution of affordable rental housing units
The affordable dwelling units shall be incorporated into the overall project unless
expressly allowed to be located in a separate building or a different location approved by
the city council. Affordable dwelling units shall be distributed throughout the building.
Number of bedrooms in the affordable units.
The affordable dwelling units shall have a number of bedrooms in the approximate
proportion as the market rate units. The mix of unit types, both bedroom and accessible
units, of the affordable dwelling units shall be approved by the city. Developments that are
100% age restricted serving households 55 years of age or older may propose an
alternative unit mix for consideration. Any deviation from this policy requires city council
approval and must be reflected in any request for city financial assistance.
Tenants
Rental affordable dwelling units shall be rented only to income eligible families during the
period of affordability. A household that was income eligible at initial occupancy may
remain in the affordable dwelling unit for additional rental periods as long as the income of
the household does not exceed one-hundred forty percent (140%) of the applicable AMI.
Affordable units must be administered in compliance with the rules and procedures stated
in St. Louis Park’s Inclusionary Housing Program Guide.
IX. Alternatives to on-site development of affordable dwelling units
This section provides alternatives to the construction of affordable dwelling units onsite. The
alternatives are listed in subsection (c), below.
a. The alternatives must be:
1. Approved by city council and
2. Agreed to by the applicant in an Affordable Housing Performance
Agreement with the city; and
3. Applicant must show evidence acceptable to the city that a formal
commitment to the proposed alternative is in place.
b. This section does not apply unless the applicant demonstrates:
1. The alternative provides an equivalent or greater amount of affordable
dwelling units in a way that the city determines better achieves the goals,
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objectives and policies of the city’s housing goals and Comprehensive Plan
than providing them onsite; and
2. Will not cause the city to incur any net cost as a result of the alternative
compliance mechanism.
c. If the conditions of (b) are met, the city may approve one or more of the
following options to providing affordable dwelling units that are required by this
policy.
1. Dedication of existing units: Restricting existing dwelling units which are
approved by the city as suitable affordable housing dwelling units through
covenants or contractual arrangements. The city shall determine whether
the form and content of the restrictions comply with this policy. Off-site
units shall be located within the City of St. Louis Park. The restriction of
such existing units must result in the creation of units that are of equivalent
quality and size of the affordable dwelling units which would have been
constructed on-site if this alternative had not been utilized.
2. Off-site construction: Offsite construction of affordable units must be
constructed within the city and should be located in proximity to public
transit service at a site approved by the city.
3. Partnering with an affordable housing developer: Participation in the
construction of affordable dwelling units by another developer on a
different site within the city.
4. Proposed alternative: An alternative proposed by the applicant that directly
provides or enables the provision of affordable housing units within the city.
The alternative must be approved by the city and made a condition of
approval of the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement.
X. Non-discrimination based on rent subsidies
Developments covered by the policy must not discriminate against tenants who would pay
their rent with federal, state or local public assistance, including tenant based federal, state
or local subsidies, including, but not limited to rental assistance, rent supplements, and
Housing Choice Vouchers.
XI. Affordable housing plan
a. Applicability
Developments that are subject to this policy shall include an Affordable Housing
Plan as described below. An Affordable Housing Plan describes how the
developer complies with each of the applicable requirements of this policy.
b. Approval
1. The Affordable Housing Plan shall be approved by the city.
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2. Minor modifications to the plan are subject to approval by the city manager.
Major modifications are subject to approval by the city council. Items that
are considered major and minor will be designated in the Affordable Housing Plan.
c. Contents
The Affordable Housing Plan shall include at least the following:
1. General information about the nature and scope of the development
subject to these regulations.
2. For requests of an alternative to on-site provision of affordable housing,
evidence that the proposed alternative will further affordably housing
opportunities in the city to an equivalent or greater extent than
compliance with the otherwise applicable on-site requirements of this
policy.
3. The total number of market rate units, and for rental developments, the
number of affordable dwelling units in the rental development.
4. The floor plans for the affordable dwelling units showing the number of
bedrooms and bathrooms in each unit.
5. The approximate square footage of each affordable dwelling unit and
average square foot of market rate unit by types.
6. Building floor plans and site plans showing the location of each affordable
dwelling unit.
7. The pricing of each ownership dwelling unit shall be determined at time of
issuance of the occupancy permit. At time of sale this price may be
adjusted if there has been a change in the median income or a change in
the formulas used in this ordinance.
8. The order of completion of market rate and affordable dwelling units.
9. Documentation and specifications regarding the exterior appearance,
materials and finishes of the development for each of the affordable
dwelling units illustrating that the appearance of affordable units are
comparable to the appearance of the market-rate units.
10. Documentation of policies and procedures for administering the affordable
dwelling units in accordance with any Restrictive Covenants and the
Inclusionary Housing Program Guide.
11. Any and all other information that the city manager may require that is
needed to achieve the council’s affordable housing goals.
XII. Recorded agreements, conditions, and restrictions
a. Restrictive Covenant shall be executed between the city and a developer, in a form
approved by the city attorney, based on the Affordable Housing Plan described in
Section VII, which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to
achieve affordable housing in accordance with this policy and location criteria. The
Agreement shall identify:
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b. The applicant or owner shall execute any and all documents deemed necessary by
the city manager, including, without limitation, restrictive covenants, and other
related instruments, to ensure the affordability of the affordable housing units in
accordance with this policy.
c. The applicant or owner must prepare and record all documents, restrictions,
easements, covenants, and/or agreements that are specified by the city as
conditions of approval of the application prior to issuance of a zoning compliance
permit for any development subject to this policy.
d. Documents described above shall be recorded in the Hennepin County Registry of
Deeds as appropriate.
e. Inclusionary Housing Program Guide: All affordable units in the restrictive covenant
will be managed and operated in compliance with rules and regulations outlined in
the Inclusionary Housing Program Guide.
XIII. Definitions
Affordable Dwelling Unit: The required affordable dwelling units within a residential
project subject to this policy shall meet an income eligibility and rent affordability standard
for the term of the restriction as follows:
a. Rental Pprojects:
1. At least twenty percent (20%) of the units shall be affordable for households at
sixty percent (60%) Area Median Income (AMI), or
2. At least ten percent (10%) of the units shall be at affordable for households at
fifty percent (50%) Area Median Income.
3. At least five percent (5%) of the units shall be affordable for households at
thirty percent (30%) Area Medium Income.
b. For-Ssale Pprojects:
The qualifying affordable sale price for an owner-occupied affordable dwelling unit
shall be based on a household income of eighty percent (80%) AMI for the
metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park calculated annually by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Home-ownership housing is defined as a form of housing tenure in which a
person, called the owner-occupier, owner-occupant, or homeowner, owns the
home in which they live. The home can be a house, such as a single-family house,
an apartment, condominium, or a housing cooperative.
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Affordable Housing Plan: A plan that documents policies and procedures for administering
the affordable dwelling units in accordance with any Restrictive Covenants and the
Inclusionary Housing Program Guide.
Affordable Housing Performance Agreement: Agreement between the city and the
developer which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve
Affordable Housing in accordance with this policy.
Financial Assistance: The Inclusionary Affordable Housing Policy applies to all new and
renovated multifamily residential buildings receiving city financial assistance, seeking PUD
land use approvals or request an amendment to the comprehensive plan.
Financial Assistance is defined as funds derived from the city and includes but is not
limited to the following:
1. City of St. Louis Park Funds
2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
3. City Housing Rehabilitation Funds
4. Revenue Bonds (private activity bonds are negotiable)
5. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Tax Abatement
6. Housing Authority (HA) Funds
7. Land Write-downs
NOAH units:
1. Rental units: A rental unit is defined as a NOAH unit if the amount of rent charged
is affordable to a household whose income is at or below 60% area median
income based on bedroom size.
2. Ownership unit: A for-sale unit is defined as a NOAH unit if the price of the home
is affordable to a household whose income is at or below 80% AMI.
Restrictive Covenant: Agreement between the city and the developer recorded with the
county which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve
affordable housing in accordance with this policy.
Tenant pPaid rRent: The monthly rent for an affordable dwelling unit shall include rent,
utility costs and any other non-optional monthly occupancy charges. Surface parking for all
inclusionary units if available and enclosed parking for inclusionary units at the 30% AMI
affordability level shall also be included in the monthly rent for the unit. The rent shall be
based on the metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park adjusted for bedroom size and
calculated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and posted by
Minnesota Housing for establishing rent limits for the Housing Tax Credit Program.
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Meeting date: November 3, 2025
Written report: 2
Executive summary
Title: Conduit bond policy
Recommended action: No formal action at this time. This item will be brought to city council
for formal action at a future meeting.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support updating the procedures for private activity
revenue bond financing (also known as conduit bonds) to provide affordable housing projects
more flexibility regarding the timing of their application submittals?
Summary: The Procedure for Private Activity Revenue Bond Financing was adopted in 1992 and
last amended administratively on April 1, 2019. A recent inquiry regarding an affordable
housing development called attention to inconsistencies between the policy guidelines and the
application forms. The inconsistencies made it unclear when the developer could apply. It also
revealed a potential conflict between the guidelines, application process and typical process
affordable housing developments go through to obtain financing.
To address the issues, staff propose amendments to the policy guidelines. The amendments
would provide more flexibility regarding the timing of when certain affordable housing
developments may apply.
Staff intend to place this item on an upcoming consent agenda for council action.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution 92-187
Procedure for Private Activity Revenue Bond Financing – redline copy
Prepared by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
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Discussion
Background: Under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act, Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.152 to 469.1655 (the “Industrial Development Act”), the City of St. Louis Park has
authority to issue revenue bonds or notes to attract or promote economically sound industry
and commerce to the city and serve other public purposes.
Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the “Housing Act”) the city is authorized to issue
housing revenue bonds to finance multi-family residential housing projects for low and
moderate income persons and elderly and disabled persons. Projects must be consistent with
the city's Housing Plan and must be embodied in a Housing Program as these terms are defined
in the Housing Act.
Private activity revenue bonds (conduit bonds) are municipal bonds issued by the city but on
behalf of a private entity, like a non-profit organization or for-profit company, to fund public
benefit projects such as hospitals, other health care facilities, affordable housing or
schools. The private entity is responsible for repaying the debt, not the city, meaning the bonds
are a special, limited obligation of the issuer and do not represent a general obligation debt or
liability of the city. The city’s taxing power is not pledged to the repayment of conduit bonds.
This financing method provides private entities with access to lower-cost, tax-exempt capital
for projects that align with the city's economic development or public interest goals.
Such financing for certain private activities may be of benefit to the city. The city considers
requests for tax exempt financing subject to locally adopted guidelines and uses them on a
selective basis to encourage certain development that offers a benefit to the city as a whole.
The procedures for private activity revenue bond financing were adopted in 1992. The policy
allows the city manager to amend non-policy requirements and procedures of the application
process when it is in the city’s best interests.
Present considerations: The Procedure for Private Activity Revenue Bond Financing was
adopted in 1992 and last amended administratively on April 1, 2019. A recent inquiry regarding
an affordable housing development called attention to inconsistencies between the policy
guidelines and the application forms. The inconsistencies made it unclear when the developer
could apply. It also revealed a potential conflict between the guidelines, application process,
and typical process affordable housing developments go through to obtain conduit bond
financing.
To address the issues, staff propose amendments to the policy guidelines. The amendments
modify qualifying projects to match Minnesota law and provide more flexibility regarding the
application timing for certain affordable housing developments.
Proposed amendments: The city and the EDA’s counsel for bonding activities, Gina Fiorini of
Kutak Rock LLP, reviewed the policy and suggested the amendments in the attachment. They
include three changes:
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1. Timing flexibility for certain affordable housing developments to meet all the city’s
guidelines and allows them to apply for conduit bonds earlier in the process.
2. Removal of references to preliminary resolutions. The procedure mentions a preliminary
resolution in several places where it may not make sense. These were removed in most
places and just said city council approval. In housing deals, there is generally preliminary
approval because a preliminary resolution needs to be adopted before applying for
allocation with Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), but a nonprofit deal may
not have a preliminary resolution.
3. Revision of language to match state statute. The policy clearly contemplates two types
of bond issues. The first is housing and the second is industrial, healthcare and
commercial projects under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.152-1655. However,
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.152-1655 allows cities to issue bonds for a lot of other
types of projects operated by nonprofits including private and charter schools, food
shelves, recreational facilities, etc. As such, the language is being revised to match what
the statute allows. The city does not issue many conduit bonds, but the procedures
should clearly allow flexibility to issue bonds for projects that match the statutory
authority.
4. Added clarity about the parts of the procedures that may be amended by the city
manager.
Proposed affordable housing development application:
While the specific development inquiry that brought attention to the procedural issues is not
relevant to the policy question, the proposed changes will facilitate the ability for the
development to progress. There are time-sensitive actions that need to occur before the end of
the year. For that reason, some basic information about the development proposal is provided
below.
Broadway Street Partners have a purchase agreement for the former Bremer Bank office
building at 8800 State Highway 7. They want to pursue removing the existing building and
parking lot to construct a new all-affordable apartment building. The concept includes 210 units
of affordable housing in a seven-story building.
The site is in a Qualifying Census Tract (QCT) which increases the low income housing tax
credits that the project could receive and is critical to the financial feasibility of the
development. Broadway Street Partners researched and learned that there will be changes in
2026 that will remove this as a qualifying census tract, so timing is important. They are seeking
a letter from the city to maintain the QCT terms for up to two years while they apply for tax
credits and allocation from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) to issue tax-exempt
conduit bonds for an affordable housing project. The federal rules relating to qualified census
tracts require the city to provide a letter regarding the status of the bond application. It
oftentimes requires multiple rounds of applications through multiple years for affordable
housing projects to be awarded bonding allocation from MMB. Given these circumstances, it
makes sense for the requirement in the city’s conduit bond guidelines regarding conformance
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with the city’s plans to be required of affordable housing projects before they close on bonds
rather than before they apply for them.
Next steps
For the conduit bond policy:
• Add the proposed amendments to the procedures to an upcoming consent agenda for
council consideration.
For the development’s conduit bond application:
• City staff will review the conduit bond application and, if deemed complete, prepare a
QCT Preservation Letter and seek council authorization to issue it.
• Pass an initial Inducement Resolution for the conduit bonds for the Broadway Street
Partners project.
• City staff would assist in their application for a bond allocation from MMB, for the
January 2026 lottery round. They would need to apply for bonds to MMB in December
for the January 2026 round.
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PROCEDURE
FOR
APPLICATION TO
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FOR
PRIVATE ACTIVITY REVENUE BOND FINANCING
Effective as of April 1, 2019 ______,_2025
Chief Financial Officer
City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2216
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PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK FOR
PRIVATE ACTIVITY REVENUE BOND FINANCING
Table of Contents
Page
Part I General ..................................................................................................................... 1
Part II Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 2
Part III Miscellaneous Matters .............................................................................................. 5
Part IV Application for Tax-Exempt Financing
(Commercial, Industrial, or Health Care, and Other Uses) .......................................... 7
Part V Application for Tax-Exempt Financing
(Multi-Family Housing) ............................................................................................ 10
Part VI Addendum to Application ....................................................................................... 14
Part VII Indemnification Letter of Agreement ...................................................................... 15
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PART I
GENERAL
Under the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152
to 469.1655 (the “Industrial Development Act”), the City of St. Louis Park has authority to issue
industrial, commercial, and health care revenue bonds or notes to attract or promote economically
sound industry and commerce to the City.
Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the “Housing Act”) the City is authorized to issue housing
revenue bonds to finance multi-family residential housing projects for low and moderate income
persons and elderly persons. Projects must be consistent with the City's Housing Plan and must be
embodied in a Housing Program as these terms are defined in the Housing Act.
The Council is aware that such financing for certain private activities may be of benefit to the City
and will consider requests for tax exempt financing subject to these Guidelines. The Council
considers tax exempt financing to be a privilege, not a right.
It is the judgment of the Council that tax exempt financing is to be used on a selective basis to
encourage certain development that offers a benefit to the City as a whole, including significant
employment and housing opportunities. It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate the
benefit to the City, both in writing and at the required public hearing. The applicant should
understand that although approval may have been granted by the City for the issuance of financing
for a similar project or a similar debt structure that is not a basis upon which approval will be
granted. Each application will be judged on the merits of the project as it relates to the public
purposes of the Housing Act or the Industrial Development Act and the benefit to the City at the
time the request for financing is being considered.
The Council authorizes the City Manager to modify the non-policy requirements and procedures
of the application process when such action is determined to be in the best interest of the City.
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PART II
GUIDELINES
1. The Council will consider tax exempt financing for commercial, industrial, and health care
and other projects under the Industrial Development Act and housing projects under the
Housing Act. An applicant for tax exempt financing pursuant to the Industrial
Development Act must submit to the City the application contained in Part IV of these
Guidelines. An applicant for tax exempt financing, pursuant to the Housing Act, must
submit to the City the application contained in Part V of these Guidelines.
2. Projects must be compatible with the overall development plans and objectives of the City
and comply with the zoning and land use regulations of the City.
3. An Except for housing projects seeking an allocation of volume cap under Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 474A, an application will not be considered by the Council until tentative
City Code findings and requirements have been made with respect to zoning, building plans,
platting, streets, and utility services. The application must be accompanied by the
addendum contained in Part VI of these Guidelines and must provide information as to the
project's need for municipal services including, but not limited to, street improvements,
water and sewer services, and police and fire protection. For housing projects seeking an
allocation of volume cap under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474A, an application may be
submitted prior to all the City’s zoning, building plans, platting, streets, and utility services
requirements being met provided that such requirements must be met before closing on
the proposed financing.
4. The project must be a positive benefit to the City. The project must be of a nature that the
City wishes to attract, or an existing business which the City wishes to have expand within
the City, considering employment opportunities, services for city residents, incentive for
further development, impact on City services, and support for the industrial, commercial,
or health care operations or other projects currently located in the City. A housing project
must provide significant housing opportunities for low and moderate income persons or
the elderly.
5. The Council will, if requested, grant an applicant a pre-application review. The purpose of
the pre-application review is to inform applicants of the possibility of rejection or the
possible bases for such rejection. The fact that the project is not rejected at the pre-
application stage is not to be construed as approval of the project or as an indication that
the project will be approved upon formal request to the Council. Requests for tax exempt
financing may be rejected by the City whether or not the project was submitted to a pre-
application review and regardless of the outcome or recommendation of that pre-
application review.
A request for pre-application review must be in writing, addressed to the Chief Financial
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Officer, and set forth the name of the project, the type of project intended and the name,
address and telephone number of the person who will be representing the applicant at the
pre-application review, together with such additional information as the applicant desires to
submit.
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6. The applicant must select a qualified financial adviser or underwriter to assist the applicant
in preparing all necessary application documents and materials. The financial adviser will
submit a letter that establishes the financial feasibility of the project. Applications may, in
the alternative, include a signed letter from a responsible financial institution indicating that
the project is economically feasible and viable and stating that bonds can be successfully
sold for the project or that an individual who is a “qualified investor” or institution intends
to purchase all of the bonds.
The applicant must receive approval from the appropriate state agencies, secure financing
and commence construction within one year of the date of the resolution giving preliminary
approval to the project or the housing program. Upon application, the Council may approve
an extension of the preliminary approval.
The City will appoint bond counsel for the bond issue, which will normally be the City's
regularly retained bond counsel.
7. Pursuant to the Industrial Development Act and the Housing Act, consideration of an
application for tax exempt financing must be done at a public hearing held by the Council.
Modifications to the project after the public hearing and preliminary council approval
must be consistent with the scope of the project as proposed at the time of preliminary
approval.
8. The City shall be reimbursed and held harmless for and from any out-of-pocket expenses
related to the tax exempt financing including, but not limited to, legal fees, financial analyst
fees, bond counsel fees, the City’s expenses in connection with the application, and any
deposits or application fees required under state law in order to secure allocation of bonding
authority. The applicant must execute a letter to the City undertaking to pay all such
expenses. A form of the required letter is set forth as Part VII of these Guidelines. A non-
refundable application fee, in the amount of $2,500as established and amended
administratively by the City from time to time, must be included with the submission of the
application.
9. Prior to closing and delivery of the bonds for the project, the applicant must pay at closing,
an administrative fee in the amount of 1% of par amount of the bonds. If the administrative
fees required by this paragraph are in conflict with the provisions of the Internal Revenue
Code related to tax-exempt bonds and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the City
may consider alternative payment arrangements for the administrative fees to ensure
compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and regulations.
10. Applications for financing must be made on the forms attached to these Guidelines. In
addition, the applicant must furnish a description of the project, a plat plan, elevation of
proposed buildings, landscape, lighting, and site preparation, together with a brief
description of applicant and the proposed financing in such form as required at the time of
application.
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11. The Council may, in its sole discretion, impose conditions exceeding those required under
the City building and land use codes and policies in respect to exterior building materials,
landscaping, signage lighting, and such other aspects as the Council may consider
appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
12. The Council may, in its sole discretion, withdraw its preliminaryany preliminary approval
of a project any time if in its judgment the purposes of the Act will not be served by going
forward with the project and its financing.
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PART III
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
1. Ratings. The City will give its most favorable consideration to proposed tax exempt bond
issues that have the same or higher rating as the City's obligations by Moody's Investment
Service or Standard & Poor's Corporation. Issues carrying lower ratings or non-rated issues
may be sold only to institutional or other investors on a private placement basis and must
be in denominations of at least $100,000. The Council may depart from this guideline when
in its judgment the project is of a level of merit and public purpose to justify the departure;
and in case of such a departure the Council must state its reasons therefor in the resolution
awarding the sale of the bonds.
2. Refundings. In the case of refundings of bonds for which the administrative fee listed in
paragraph 9 of Part II have been paid in full, no new administrative fees are required; but
the non-refundable application fee must be paid together with all City expenses in excess of
that fee.
In the case of refundings of bonds where no administrative fee has been paid, the
administrative fees listed in paragraph 9 of Part II must be paid. The application form is to
be appropriately modified.
3. Subsequent Proceedings. Where changes to the underlying documents or credit facilities of
outstanding bond issues are to be made and require Council action (including changes that
are a “deemed reissuance” under Internal Revenue Service regulations), no administrative
fee is charged but a non-refundable fee of $1,500 must be deposited with the City to cover
administrative costs. No formal application form is required.
4. Issue by Another Political Subdivision. The City will consider requests for tax exempt
financing of projects in the City by other political subdivisions. In these cases the non-
refundable application fee must be paid and all procedures through the approval of the
preliminary resolution followed. No administrative fee is charged.
5. City Contact. Initial contacts about tax-exempt financing are made by contacting:
Chief Financial Officer
City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2216
6. Deadlines. The Council conducts all tax exempt financing matters at regularly scheduled
Council meetings held on the first and third Monday of each month. Documents for Council
consideration must be at the City office on the Monday of the week preceding the Council
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meeting at which the matter is to be considered. In the case of a publicly offered bond issue,
the documents, when submitted, may specify a maximum price and maximum effective
interest rate if prices and rates have not yet been established. The applicant should expect
this process to take 60-90 days to complete.
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PART IV
APPLICATION FOR
TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING
(Commercial, Industrial or Health Care, or
Other Facilities Allowed under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.152 through
469.1655)
1. APPLICANT
a. Business Name:
b. Business Address:
c. Business Form (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.):
d. Authorized Representative:
e. Principal contact person and telephone number:
2. PURPOSE OF REQUESTED FINANCING:
a. New Facility (describe):
b. Expansion (describe):
c. Refunding (attach explanatory letter)
d. Acquisition (describe)
3. GIVE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS, PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS, ETC.:
4. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS: (Not required for refunding)
Land $
Building
Equipment
Architectural, Engineering
Costs of Issuance
Capitalized Interest,
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Other
Total Financing Requested $
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5. AMOUNT OF FINANCING REQUESTED: $ ( % of project costs)
6. TYPE OF FINANCING PROPOSED:
Bonds Tax Exempt Mortgage
Expected Term of Financing Years
Security:
Mortgage
Letter of Credit
Guaranty (third party)
Guaranty (personal)
Unsecured
Other (specify)
7. BUSINESS PROFILE: (Not required for refunding)
a. Is the business located in the City of St. Louis Park now?
b. Number of employees in City:
1) Before this project:
2) After this project:
c. Approximate annual sales:
d. Length of time in business:
Length of time in business in City:
e. Do you have plants in other locations? If so, where?
8. NAMES OF:
a. Underwriter (name and contact person):
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b. Borower’s Counsel:
c. Underwriter's Counsel:
9. WHAT IS YOUR ANTICIPATED TARGET DATE FOR (if applicable):
a. Construction start:
b. Construction completion:
10. Attachments:
a. Project description:
b. Initial application fee
c. Indemnification Letter of Agreement
I certify that the information provided above contains no misrepresentations, omissions or
concealments of material facts and that the information given is true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I have been furnished a copy of the Procedure for Application to the City of St. Louis
Park for Private Activity Revenue Bond Financing and is aware of its content and agree to be bound
by its terms and the terms of the indemnification letter.
The applicant understands and acknowledges that the City of St. Louis Park is a governmental body
and is subject to the requirements of Minn. Stat. Chapter 13 (the “Minnesota Data Practices Act”).
Some of the data provided by the applicant to the City of St. Louis Park may be required to be
disclosed if requested pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
Signature Date
Title
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PART V
APPLICATION FOR TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING
(Multi-Family Housing)
APPLICANT
a. Business Name:
b. Business Address:
c. Business Form (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.):
d. Authorized Representative:
e. Principal contact person and telephone number:
2. PURPOSE OF REQUESTED FINANCING:
a. New Facility (describe):
b. Expansion (describe):
c. Refunding (attach explanatory letter)
d. Acquisition (describe)
3. GIVE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS, PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS, ETC.:
4. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS: (Not required for refunding)
Land $
Building
Equipment
Architectural, Engineering
Costs of Issuance
Capitalized Interest,
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Other
Total Financing Requested $
5. AMOUNT OF FINANCING REQUESTED: $ ( % of project costs)
6. TYPE OF FINANCING PROPOSED:
Bonds Tax Exempt Mortgage
Expected Term of Financing Years
Security:
Mortgage
Letter of Credit
Guaranty (third party)
Guaranty (personal)
Unsecured
Other (specify)
PROJECT INFORMATION RENT UNITS
Efficiency $
One Bedroom $
Two Bedroom $
Three Bedroom $
Parking (included in rent/
not included in rent)
$
Laundry $
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Utilities included in monthly rent:
OPERATING EXPENSES
% of Gross (Annual)
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $ DEVELOPER EQUITY: $
DEBT SERVICE: $ *HARD COSTS: $
LAND VALUE: $ SOFT COSTS: $
*(Hard Costs are all project costs the IRS has determined to be eligible items for depreciation.)
ANTICIPATED INTEREST RATES: AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE:
% -Year Amortization Schedule
If the project were convention-
ally financed, what interest
rate would you expect to pay?
%
SALES ASSUMPTION: DEPRECIATION METHOD:
How many years do you plan to Years:
hold the property before you
sell? Type:
years. At what percent do you
feel the value of the project Amount of Total Basis: $
will appreciate?
EQUIPMENT:
$ of project cost is for equipment (e.g., washers/dryers)
ANTICIPATED INCREASES: ANTICIPATED VACANCY RATE:
Revenue: % per year First Year: %
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Expenses: % per year After First Year: %
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Anticipated construction commencement date:
Anticipated construction completion date:
Names of:
a. Underwriters (name and contact person):
b. Borrower’s Counsel:
c. Underwriter’s Counsel:
Attachments:
a. Project Description:
b. Initial application fee
c. Indemnification Letter of Agreement
I certify that the information provided above contains no misrepresentations, omissions or
concealments of material facts and that the information given is true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I have been furnished a copy of the Procedure for Application to the City of St. Louis
Park for Private Activity Revenue Bond Financing and is aware of its content and agree to be bound
by its terms and the terms of the indemnification letter.
The applicant understands and acknowledges that the City of St. Louis Park is a governmental body
and is subject to the requirements of Minn. Stat. Chapter 13 (the “Minnesota Data Practices Act”).
Some of the data provided by the applicant to the City of St. Louis Park may be required to be
disclosed if requested pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
Signature Date
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PART VI
ADDENDUM TO APPLICATIONS
The following items must be attached to each application:
APPENDIX A
A brief description of the organizational structure of Applicant, including parent subsidiary and
affiliate organizations (if applicant is other than an individual).
APPENDIX B
Statement of Applicant's business history, including any multi-family rental projects.
APPENDIX C
The name, address, and telephone number of:
1. The Applicant's legal counsel
2. The Applicant's accountant
3. The architect of the proposed Project
4. The engineer of the proposed Project
5. The general contractor of the proposed Project
APPENDIX D
1. Present ownership of the proposed Project site and Applicant's interest therein.
2. Present zoning comprehensive plan guiding of the Project site and a description of what city
land use approvals have been received or are needed for this project.
3. The projected number of new employees to be added to the Applicant's permanent work
force because of the Project (for Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, or Health Care only).
4. Other financing attempted or available to the Project including any interim financing.
5. Statement regarding whether or not this project has all required city approvals. If the project
does not have all of the required approvals, list the approvals still needed and a tentative time
schedule.
APPENDIX E
Indemnification Letter of Agreement.
APPENDIX F
Proforma Analysis of the Project
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PART VII
INDEMNIFICATION LETTER OF AGREEMENT
The Mayor of the City of St. Louis Park
and Members of the City Council
City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2216
RE: Application of for Tax Exempt Revenue Bond Financing by the City of St.
Louis Park
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:
This letter of agreement is given by , a under the
laws of Minnesota ("Applicant") as required by the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota in connection
with its consideration of an application for tax exempt revenue bond financing for the project
described in the application.
Applicant agrees as follows:
1. Applicant agrees to pay or reimburse the City for any and all costs and expenses which the
City may incur in connection with its consideration of the project and the granting of tax
exempt revenue bond financing therefor, whether or not the project is preliminarily approved
by the City, whether or not the project is approved by the State of Minnesota, whether or not
revenue bond financing is finally approved by the City, whether or not the bonds are issued
and sold, and whether or not the project is carried to completion.
2. Applicant agrees to indemnify and hold the City, its officers, employees and agents harmless
against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses or liabilities, including attorneys fees
incurred in their defense, to which the City, its officers, employees and agents may become
subject in connection with the City's consideration, issuance or sale of the bonds for
Applicant's project and the carrying out of the transactions contemplated by this agreement
and any resolutions adopted, or agreements executed by the City in connection with the
issuance of its bonds for this project.
3. Applicant hereby releases the City, its officers, agents and employees from any claims, causes
of action, losses, damages, or liabilities which it may have against the City, its officers, agents,
and employees or which it may incur in connection with: the City's consideration of the
application for industrial development revenue bond financing for Applicant's project; the
failure of the City, in its discretion, to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds for Applicant's project;
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the issuance and sale of the bonds; the construction of the project; or any other matter or
thing of any type or nature whatsoever which may arise in connection with the foregoing.
4. Applicant is aware of the City's application and administrative fee structure for tax exempt
financing and agrees and covenants that all such fees will be paid in the amount and at the
times required.
Dated: (Applicant)
By
Its
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