HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/01/03 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
JANUARY 3, 2017
7:00 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Community Room
Discussion Items
1. 7:00 p.m. Updated Draft 2017 Legislative Agenda
7:25 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes December 19, 2016
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. Approval of EDA Disbursements
6. Old Business -- None
7. New Business
7a. Electing 2017 Economic Development Authority Officers
Recommended Action: Motion to elect _____________________ as President,
____________________ as Vice-President, and ____________________ as Treasurer
to the Economic Development Authority for the 2017 term.
7b. Beltline Station Letter of Intent Resolution
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving and Authorizing
signature of the Beltline Boulevard Station City-led Parking Structure Letter of Intent
(LOI).
8. Communications -- None
9. Adjournment
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of Donations
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes November 14, 2016
3b. Study Session Meeting Minutes November 28, 2016
3c. Study Session Meeting Minutes December 12, 2016
Meeting of January 3, 2017
City Council Agenda
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4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which
need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a
Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular
agenda for discussion. The items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda,
or move items from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.)
5. Boards and Commissions -- None
6. Public Hearings -- None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. 2017 Employee Compensation
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution amending the Compensation Plan,
confirming a 2.75% general increase for non-union employees effective 1/1/17;
continuing participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program; and eliminating
the performance program for Paid-On-Call Firefighters.
9. Communications – None
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Meeting of January 3, 2017
City Council Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of November 26 through
December 23, 2016.
4b. Adopt Resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor as the City’s Official
Newspaper for 2017.
4c. Adopt Resolution Declaring 2017 City Council Meeting Dates.
4d. Adopt Resolution appointing the following Councilmembers to the Office of Mayor
Pro Tem for the year 2017:
Councilmember Term of Appointment
Tim Brausen January – April 2017
Gregg Lindberg May – August 2017
Thom Miller September – December 2017
4e. Adopt Resolution authorizing the installation of westbound stop sign on 28th Street at
Vernon Avenue.
4f. Adopt Resolution ordering the abatement of the hazardous conditions in the building
located at 2752 Hampshire Avenue South.
4g. Approve two Subordinate Funding Agreements (SFAs) between the City and Met
Council for (1) SWLRT Base Project Work – Construction and (2) City Contribution
to SWLRT.
4h. Adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of
$30,195.29 for the annual Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation Project with Visu-
Sewer, Inc.- Project No. 4016-3000, City Contract No. 79-16.
4i. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $7,398.03 for the annual
Concrete Replacement Project with Concrete Idea, Inc. - Project No. 4015-0003, City
Contract No. 143-15.
4j. Authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with Invoice Cloud to provide
electronic bill presentment and payment solutions for utility bills.
4k. Adopt Resolution authorizing the Hennepin County Grant Agreement to help fund the
City’s residential curbside recycling and organics recycling programs.
4l. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Kenneth Tiede and
the Tiede family for the purchase and installation of a memorial bench and tree in
Wolfe Park honoring Barbara Tiede, and a general donation to the Operations and
Recreation Department.
4m. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $6,613.10 for Project
4015-2000 Connect the Park Bikeway Project with Century Fence Company, City
Contract No. 86-16.
4n. Adopt Resolution approving the arbitration award and labor agreement between the
city and the LELS Local #218 Police Sergeants, establishing terms and conditions of
employment for two years, from 1/1/16 – 12/31/17.
4o. Approve for filing Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes November 29, 2016.
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Discussion Item: 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Updated Draft 2017 Legislative Agenda
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff desires direction from the Council as to whether the
proposed/amended legislative agenda is in keeping with the Council’s expectations.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the draft legislative agenda further the interests of the City?
SUMMARY: On December 19th the City Council reviewed a draft of a legislative agenda to be
discussed with our elected and appointed officials on January 9. The Council provided direction
to staff on changes to be made to the document. These changes have been incorporated and are
highlighted in the attached document. These changes include:
Added policy position on local government aid
Added policy position on funding for Emerald Ash Borer
Minor edits to various polices from the earlier draft
Identified which entity the topic was directed to e.g. Hennepin County, State Legislature
etc.
At the study session the Council also asked for staff to suggest a possible prioritization of the
various legislative items. Attached are staff’s suggestions on what should be our highest priority
items for 2017
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Prioritization of Legislative Agenda Items
Updated Draft 2017 Legislative Agenda
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Top 2017 Legislative Priorities
There are twenty two issues identified in the attached 2017 Legislative Issues and Priorities
document broken out into four subject areas. Of all of the issues identified, what follows are the
highest priorities of the City Council:
Transportation
Request Hennepin County Support the Redesign and Reconstruction of CSAH 25
Request Hennepin County Fund the Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Minnetonka
Boulevard
Community Development
Request Special Legislation to clarify the 2009 Elmwood TIF District Extension
Public Safety
Request Special Legislation (bonding) to assist in funding improvements to Water
Treatment Plant 4
Request State funding for Police Trainee/Non-traditional Pathway Program
General
No imposition of levy limits
Continue LGA funding
Special Study Session Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 1)
Title: Updated Draft 2017 Legislative Agenda Page 2
City of St. Louis Park
2017 Legislative Issues and Priorities
Transportation Issues and Priorities
Redesign and Reconstruction of CSAH 25 (Request directed to Hennepin County)
Issue: The City and County are working together to prepare a long term vision to transform the
CSAH 25 Corridor from the rural design through-route it is today to a multimodal urban boulevard
with well-designed landscape architecture and place-making features. The goal is to transform this
Hennepin County Road into an amenity rich, pedestrian and transit oriented, development friendly
Boulevard, between Trunk Highway 100 and France Avenue. A clear long-term vision for CSAH
25 will serve as a guide both public and private investment in this corridor. Already, the SWLRT
Beltline station, park & ride and proposed Joint Development project is beginning to transform the
west end of this corridor. The Shoreham mixed-use project is beginning transformation at the east
end and the Parkway 25 project will continue the redevelopment pattern. The new concept for
CSAH 25, when finalized, will support this change to a more urban place and provide good,
attractive access to the Beltline LRT station in St. Louis Park and the neighboring W. Lake LRT
station in Minneapolis.
Analysis: To transform CSAH 25 into an urban boulevard will require the following actions and
considerations:
A commitment from Hennepin County, with involvement from Minneapolis, to changing
the vision for the corridor.
Integration into concept plans of both the planned improvements associated with SWLRT
between Beltline Boulevard and Lynn Avenue and the West Lake Street multi-modal
transportation plan into the vision for the corridor.
Inclusion in concept plans of strong connections to existing and planned bicycle routes,
filling the existing gap in access to the Cedar Lake Trail from the north.
Consideration in concept plans of the MCES interceptor along the south side, the lack of
width on north-south streets, the frontage roadway geometry, circulation/access needs,
future land use assumptions, rail/LRT, Beltline Station area plan and design guidelines.
Addressing storm water treatment, landscape and pedestrians amenities as well as
opportunities for remnant right-of-way to be used for future development.
Consideration of the east end “triangle,” where Minnetonka Blvd, CSAH 25, France Avenue
and West Lake Street meet. This area presents both opportunities for gateway treatments
for both Minneapolis and St Louis Park as well as operational challenges for the movement
of traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists and local businesses.
Analysis of traffic operations analysis, crash/safety, 2040 forecasts (possibly interim year
related to SWLRT improvements), including review of all pedestrian- or bicycle-related
crashes. Limits of operations analysis should be the Hwy. 100 west ramp terminal to France
Avenue.
Inclusion of multimodal improvements, future intersection locations, and lane arrangement
and circulation.
Consideration of a new name for the roadway that provides a positive identity while
eliminating the currently existing address confusion. Just as CSAH 5 is also named
Minnetonka Boulevard, CSAH 25 needs a street name around which an image and identity
can be built. In the case of CSAH 25, there is added confusion because of its history of being
originally part of MN Highway 7, a name that continues to be used by many.
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CSAH 25 serves many important functions and is home to a surprising number of
businesses, residents and property owners. All stakeholders should be informed and
involved in the design processes from the beginning.
Development of a funding and phasing plan will be necessary. Transforming CSAH 25 will
be a large project and will take time and significant resources to implement. New
development in the corridor may be able to play a significant role in funding the
transformation, but timing will be critical for that to happen.
Position: We thank Hennepin County for their participation in the redesign process and request
the County’s support for the actual rehabilitation/ reconstruction of CSAH 25 once the schedule is
determined.
Rehabilitation/ Reconstruction of Minnetonka Boulevard (Request directed to Hennepin Co.)
Issue: Minnetonka Boulevard between Trunk Highway (TH) 169 and France Avenue is a
Hennepin County road and is one of the few continuous west-to-east roadway connections in the
City of St. Louis Park. The Minnetonka Boulevard bridge over TH 100 was reconstructed in 2015
and includes bicycle, pedestrian and intersection improvements that have greatly increased the
efficiency and safety in this segment of the corridor. The road to the west and to the east of the
new bridge is in need of rehabilitation reconstruction to ensure that it accommodates the best
facility for bicycles, pedestrians and motorists.
Analysis: In order to extend the bicycle, pedestrian and roadway enhancements that were
completed at the Minnetonka Boulevard bridge the following items would need to be addressed.
Curb height: Between TH 100 and France Avenue the road is concrete with a bituminous
overlay. While the overlay improves the ride for motorists, however, it also reduced the curb
height which places the roadway at nearly the same level as the sidewalk on the north side
of the street.
Sidewalks/Landscaping: The sidewalks require updating to meet ADA requirements for
pedestrian ramps, width, and clearance from obstructions. To increase safety and provide a
more pedestrian-friendly environment the city would like the County to move the sidewalks
away from the street and plant trees in the boulevard.
Pedestrian crosswalks: A number of pedestrian crossings should be considered for
enhancements. The addition of pedestrian refuge median or bump outs should be considered
to make the crossings safer on this four-lane road
Bike lanes: The city and county bike plan include bike lanes on this road which could be
accomplished by creating a three-lane cross section for the corridor since currently a number
of segments are not wide enough to accommodate bike lanes.
Intersection modifications: Signal systems and intersection geometrics in the corridor should
be studied and updated to include flashing yellow arrows and turn lanes as needed to improve
traffic flow.
Position: The city is requesting that Hennepin County dedicate funding for the rehabilitation/
reconstruction Minnetonka Boulevard between TH 169 and France Avenue. The design should
include facilities/space for bicycles, pedestrians, motorists and aesthetic improvements.
Southwest LRT (Request Directed to State Legislature, Met Council & Hennepin County)
Issue: The Met Council, CTIB, Hennepin County RR Authority and the Cities along the SWLRT
route very much endorse and support the SWLRT project and cobbled together a means of closing
the project funding gap this past summer. The funding solution is not the best approach but it was
the only option at the time. A better option would be beneficial to all involved.
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Analysis: The funding gap of approximately $144.5 million was closed last summer and works.
All of the local funding is committed and the engineering, planning and environmental work is is
complete. Any opportunity to improve the funding mechanism for the “gap’ would be financially
beneficial for the Region and County.
Position: The City continues to strongly support the Southwest LRT Project and would support
any legislative effort by Hennepin County or the Met Council to improve on the method of funding
the project.
Transportation Funding (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: A comprehensive transportation system is a vital component in planning for and meeting
the physical, social and economic needs of our state and metropolitan region. Adequate and stable
sources of funding are necessary to ensure the development and maintenance of a high quality,
efficient and safe transportation system that meets these needs and that will position the state and
region to be economically competitive in the years ahead.
Analysis: Under current transportation financing structures, transportation needs in the
metropolitan region continue to be inadequate and underfunded. Our transportation funding system
relies primarily on local property taxes and fees and the motor vehicle sales tax (MVST) for transit.
Automobiles are becoming more fuel efficient and MVST receipts continue to lag behind
projections, resulting in funding levels that continually fail to meet demand. Transportation
funding and planning must be a high priority for state, regional and local policymakers so that the
transportation system can sufficiently meet the needs of the state’s residents and businesses and
its projected population growth. Funding and planning for our regional and statewide systems must
be coordinated at the federal, state, regional and local levels to optimally achieve long term needs
and goals. In addition, cities lack adequate tools and state resources for the maintenance and
improvement of municipal systems, with resources restricted to property taxes and special
assessments. Cost participation requirements have overburdened city budgets. It is imperative that
alternative revenue generating authority be granted to municipalities and state resources be made
available for this purpose to relieve the burden on the property tax system.
Position: The city:
Supports stable and sufficient statewide transportation funding and local tools to meet the
long-term transportation system needs of the region and local municipal systems;
Supports funding to assist cities overburdened by cost participation responsibilities.;
Supports state funding for state highway projects, including congestion and safety
improvements; and
Supports state financial assistance, as well as innovations in design and construction.
Transit Financing (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Twin Cities metropolitan area is served by a regional transit system that is expanding
to include rail transit and dedicated busways. Any operating subsidies necessary to support this
system should come from a regional or statewide funding source. The property taxpayers of
individual cities and counties should not be required to fund the operation of specific transit lines
or routes of service within this regional system.
Analysis: MVST revenue projections have not been reliable and the Legislature has repeatedly
reduced general fund support for Metropolitan Transit. As a result, the regional transit providers
continue to operate at a funding deficit. Shifting demographics in the metropolitan region will
mean increased demand for transit in areas with and without current transit service.
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Position: The city supports stable and growing revenue sources to fund the operating budget for
all regional transit providers at a level sufficient to meet the growing operational and capital transit
needs of the region and to expand the system to areas that currently have little or no transit options.
The city also supports an increase in the regional sales tax to fund the expansion of regular route
service, the continuing capital expenses and expanded operational needs of the metropolitan transit
system, if the increase is accompanied by sufficient local controls over the collection and
expenditure of the new revenue and geographic balance is maintained in the expansion of service
to allow cities to appropriately plan for growth in population and service needs along new and
expanded transit service. The city opposes diversions of the uses of this tax for any other purposes.
Community Development Issues and Priorities
Elmwood TIF District Extension Clarification (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: There is a need to clarify that the 2009 Special Legislation Extending the Duration of the
Elmwood TIF district was to allow the funding of public infrastructure.
Analysis: The special legislation extended the duration the Elmwood TIF District 7 years to 2029
to help fund redevelopment and infrastructure improvements in the district. However it did not
make it clear that the EDA has the authority to use tax increment from the district to fund expenses
incurred for infrastructure, the usual pooling requirements and six-year rule. We need that
authority to complete the Wooddale/Hwy 7 Interchange improvements.
Position: The City seeks special legislation to clarify that the 2009 Special Legislation authorizes
the EDA to use tax increment from the Elmwood district through the extended term of the district,
notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.1763, for infrastructure serving the district.
TIF District Statutory Modifications (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) remains the most viable tool for local economic
development and community reinvestment efforts. TIF is a method local governments use to pay
for the costs of qualifying improvements necessary to create new investment, redevelopment, or
publicly-assisted housing. The financing of the qualifying improvements is paid from the increased
property taxes generated from the new development, redevelopment, or housing that would not
occur “but for” such assistance. There are steps that the State could take that would enhance the
effectiveness of TIF, leverage additional private investment and create more jobs and tax base in
communities. The current types of State-authorized TIF districts lack flexibility and do not
adequately address the varied and unique redevelopment situations found in urban communities.
Currently, the Minnesota TIF Act requires more than 50% of the buildings in a project area be
found to be substandard to qualify as a Redevelopment TIF District. In redevelopment situations
involving only a small number of parcels, this can be an insurmountable standard to meet thus
preventing new investment from occurring.
Position: The City supports greater flexibility and the inclusion of additional uses within current
TIF districts.
In particular, the City supports a minor modification of the Redevelopment TIF District
statute requiring 50% or more of buildings within project areas be found to be substandard.
The City supports the elimination of the 5-year rule for districts that take longer to develop.
To spur additional development, the City supports lengthening the duration of Economic
Development TIF Districts to a full 10 years, or nine years from first tax increment collection.
In addition, the City supports expanding authority to allow for the establishment of Economic
Development TIF Districts for assisting with commercial project development for the
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purpose of retention and expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of new business
to the state to create and retain jobs.
The City further supports the establishment of Transit Oriented TIF Districts within one-half
mile of light rail corridors and one mile from light rail corridor train stations for the purposes
of promoting economic development, redeveloping blighted areas, and the development of
housing near light rail corridors. Eligible expenditures within the district include but are not
limited to (1) the city's or authority’s share of the costs necessary to provide for the
construction of any southwest light rail transit station and related infrastructure, including
but not limited to parking facilities, including structured parking, pedestrian overpasses,
pedestrian connections, and walkways or trails; (2) infrastructure and roadway
improvements, including but not limited to sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer and utility
improvements; (3) land acquisition costs; (4) costs related to environmental remediation, soil
correction, demolition, and relocation; (5) site improvement costs; (6) costs incurred with
respect to the development of or rehabilitation of housing; and (7) related administrative
costs. Additionally, if two or more cities or authorities propose a joint development or
adjacent developments, the cities or authorities would be allowed to expend up to 25% of the
total revenue derived from tax increments generated from such a tax increment district to pay
for the eligible expenditures of another tax increment district located outside the city’s
corporate limits
DEED Program Funding (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) is critically important
in the support of communities and local economic development initiatives. DEED manages several
funding programs utilized by the City which have positively impacted St. Louis Park.
Position: The City believes that continued funding of DEED programs at the same, or an increased
level is vital to economic growth across Minnesota. The City supports legislative initiatives that
strengthen funding levels for economic development programs administered by DEED and other
state agencies such as Small Business Development Centers, the Minnesota Investment Fund, the
Job Creation Fund, Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment Grant Program, Transportation
Economic Development Program and proposed new financing tools that support development
along transit corridors.
Special Service Districts Statutory Authority (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: In 1988, cities were granted general authority under Minn. Stat. § 428A.01 to § 428A.101
to establish Special Service Districts. As currently written, only commercial properties can
financially participate within Special Service Districts. This is challenging for funding additional
services within mixed-use project areas. The City of St. Louis Park has established six Special
Service Districts, including multiple sections of Excelsior Boulevard. Providing infrastructure
improvements and on-going maintenance at the LRT station areas will also be a need
Position: The city supports the inclusion of multi-family housing developments as financial
participants within Special Service Districts and the establishment of Special Service Districts
around transit and LRT station areas.
Establish a TOD Affordable Housing Fund (Request directed to State Leg./Hennepin Co)
Issue: Efforts are being made to develop a corridor-wide housing strategy for the SWLRT Corridor
for providing a full range of housing options specifically within a half-mile of the station areas. The
fundamental issue with respect to the traditional approaches to infill/redevelopment and mixed-
income housing production/preservation is an absence of funds.
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Position: The city supports the creation of a TOD Affordable Housing Fund and requests that
Hennepin County and the State provide a financial resource to be used to support the preservation
and creation of affordable housing along the SWLRT corridor.
Affordable Housing Financing (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Last year the Governor’s bonding package included a request for $70 million for Housing
Infrastructure (HIB) and $20 million for General Obligation (GO) Bonds for affordable housing.
GO bonds can be used to rehabilitate public housing. HIB bonds can be used to finance several
types of projects including new construction or rehabilitation of supportive and affordable housing
and preservation of existing federally subsidized rental housing.
The bonding request would help fund a number of developments that are currently in the pipeline.
This year’s “Homes for All” request aims to fund housing to serve an estimated 4,100 low-income
households around the state. The $70 million in HIB would help generate roughly 1,700 units and
the $20 million GO bond request would help preserve 2,400 units.
Position: The city supports the bonding package for $70 million for Housing Infrastructure (HIB)
and $20 million for General Obligation (GO) Bonds for housing to fund affordable housing to
serve 4,100 low income households.
Public Safety Issues and Priorities
Water Treatment Plan #4 (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: On March 10, 2016, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent the City a Notice of
Health Advisory stating we had exceeded MDH’s Health-Based Values (HBVs) or Health Risk
Limits (HRLs) for three contaminants known as Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs): Vinyl
Chloride, Trichloroethylene, and cis-1,2-dichloroethene. Although HBVs/HRLs are advisory
standards only, they are set by MDH when their research has shown the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) are not reflective of significant science-based
health concerns. It is also critically important to note that test results for Vinyl Chloride (VC) are
very close to exceeding the EPA MCL. While recent short term measures taken by the City have
showed positive results in lowering VC levels, if MDH testing determines our Vinyl Chloride
levels do exceed the EPA MCL, we will be forced to shut down the well (SLP4).
Analysis: Shutting down SLP4 would not only reduce St. Louis Park’s capacity to produce
drinking water by approximately 15%, it would also eliminate a major component of the gradient
control network for containing the PAH contaminant plume associated with our Reilly Federal
Superfund Site. To eliminate the risk of a forced shut down due to VOC exceedances, staff has
been partnering with the MPCA and MDH in designing a permanent upgrade to WTP4 to treat the
contaminants cited in the MDH advisory letter as well as recently identified contaminants of
emerging concern such as Benzene and 1-4 Dioxane. When constructed, the upgrades will lower
all contaminants to below their respective MDH HBVs/HRLs. Costs for the plant upgrades are
currently estimated at $4.5 million.
Position: Given that the City’s drinking water is being impacted by a polluter a decades ago, the
City requests $2.25 million be included in any bonding bill package under consideration in 2017
to assist with the construction of this plant upgrades
Police Trainee/Non-traditional Pathway Program (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The law enforcement profession has been under a microscope recently due to many high
profile incidents. Due to the city’s desire to attract police officer applicants, particularly non-
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traditional candidates (people of color, females, and candidates who have other
backgrounds/degrees/work experiences), a new approach for hiring has been developed. The need
to create a wider and deeper candidate pool for Police Officers has never been greater, and the
opportunity exists to create a sustainable non-traditional pathway at this time.
Analysis: During the past 6 months a small group of police chiefs, HR managers, POST Board
staff, Hennepin Technical College staff, and Mike McGee from MNSCU; have been meeting to
discuss the possibility of creating a sustainable non-traditional pathway similar to the LETO (Law
Enforcement Training Opportunities) program operated by the Minnesota State Patrol, and with
funding support from the legislature..
The opportunity to be hired as a full time “trainee” offers the non-traditional candidate the
opportunity to go to school full time as an employee of their agency; and, upon completion of the
program begin the field training process with their employer agency. The program’s goal is to
remove barriers to the traditional hiring process so that candidates with no prior law enforcement
experience but with at least a 2 year degree can pursue a career in police work.
We have begun a recruiting process for this non-traditional pathway, and we hope to see our first
“class” begin their training at Hennepin Technical College next May. There are still many
challenges ahead, particularly that this must be a cooperative effort between many cities in order
for us to have enough trainees to fill a classroom. Other agencies we’ve approached to join us in
this effort express curiosity but are reluctant to commit to this pathway. Most commonly, the
concerns have to do with cost, the length of the hiring process, and the unknowns about success
rates and retention rates.
Position: Legislative support and funding for the training academy costs and the first years’ salary
would at least mitigate the financial concerns voiced by some agencies. We are not suggesting we
should abandon traditional hiring pathways for this non-traditional approach. It is likely that our
organization would continue to hire the majority of our new officers through the traditional route
for the foreseeable future. However, securing funding for this unique program would assist us in
our goal of implementing this program with other cities going forward, while also collaborating
with the city’s focus on racial equity.
Revisions to Chapter 420 Firefighters Civil Service Commission (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: Current St. Louis Park Fire Department Civil Service leadership recognizes that certain
elements of the statute should be revised to match current standards, and some areas may be viewed
as unconstitutional.
Analysis: The highlighted areas include
420.03 Membership, Duties, Terms: Delete the sentence “All vacancies in the commission
shall be filled by appointment by the council within 30 days after a vacancy occurs.”
Eliminating this sentence extends the Council the flexibility to fill the position as schedules
and candidates allow.
420.04 Meetings: Eliminate the portion of the sentence that states “thereafter on the first
Monday in February of each year at which meetings: and “meetings shall be held and”.
Eliminating these portions of sentence allow for greater flexibility in meeting when schedules
allow and the location of those meetings can vary.
420.16 Certain Acts Misdemeanors: Eliminate the sentence “Any officer or employee of the
department, when operated under civil service in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter, who shall in any matter directly or indirectly solicit, receive, or pay, or be in any
manner concerned in soliciting, receiving or paying any assessment, subscription or
contribution for any party or political purpose shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject
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to suspension or removal. Any person who shall solicit or receive directly or indirectly, or
be in any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving any assessment, contribution, or
payment for any political purpose from any officer or employee in a fire department operated
under civil service as in this chapter provided for, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.” It is
viewed by Civil Service leadership that this portion is unconstitutional.
Position: Making these administrative adjustments will allow current practice to conform to the
actual statute.
Railway Safety of Hazardous Materials and Oil Train Operations (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: The current situation within St Louis Park suggests that there will be continued flow of
hazardous material commodities including but not limited to crude oil and ethanol at current or
increased levels in the future.
Analysis: The demand for these commodities and the proximity of Minneapolis to our city points
to St Louis Park as an alternative for managing heavy traffic and staging within the system. The
potential risk exists across all of the system including the BNSF, CP and TCW lines. Track
improvements that result from the SWLRT will allow for higher speeds and safer options for the
rail companies to consider through St Louis Park.
Position: The City feels discussion needs to occur at the state legislative level around the
accountability, safety and funding of accident prevention and responder training, and information
sharing. There needs to be funding for community awareness, mitigation and resiliency efforts as
well. Rail companies need to be required to share the needed information required for response
and mitigation.
Support League of Minnesota Cities effort to increase general fund appropriation for LODD
deaths/disability reimbursement to local governments. (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Cities are being impacted by an unfunded mandate which requires the provision of health
insurance benefits to survivor families of volunteer firefighters that die in the Line of Duty
(LODD).
Analysis: In 2015 while advocating for the expansion of health insurance benefits to survivor
families of Volunteer Fire fighters that die in the line of duty; the fire service agreed to support the
league’s efforts to increase state funds to reimburse local governments for these costs. Given that
our staffing model uses a mix of part time and fulltime staff working interchangeably on all types
of incidents, the City has an exposure for this expense.
Position: Support the increased funding by the legislature to create a sustainable fund that assures
the families of public safety employees are covered while minimizing the impacts on local
government by placing the burden on them to cover the costs.
Oppose statutory prohibition on residential fire sprinklers (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: The Appellate Court struck down the Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) adoption
of the latest International Residential Code (IRC). The IRC is for building new single-family and
duplex homes, which had a provision for residential fire sprinklers in newly constructed one- and
two-family homes that were 4,500 sq. feet and larger.
Analysis: The sprinkler provision was challenged as whether it was done legally and appropriately.
The requirement to build these homes safer is no longer in effect. The sobering reality is that, in
terms of fire safety, the most dangerous place to be is at home. And most often the victims of fire
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are the younger and older among us, who have a more difficult time getting out in an emergency
situation.
The facts are clear: Residential fire sprinklers save lives. Fire sprinklers are cost-effective. In
Minnesota recent studies show the cost of installing residential fire sprinkler systems averages
$1.15 per sprinklered square foot, or approximately 1% of new home construction.
Position: Oppose efforts to prohibit future adoption of the Residential fire sprinkler code.
Oppose expansion of legal fireworks. (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: There is a continued effort to expand the sale and use of a wider variety of fireworks
Analysis: A bill has been proposed in the past which would prohibit cities from banning the sale
of exploding fireworks. As proposed, exploding fireworks would be available for purchase from
June 1 to July 7 of each year. In the city of St. Louis Park where both business and residential
properties are in close proximity there is an unacceptable level of risk given that many of these are
wood frame combustible construction, non-sprinkled and high occupancy.
There is an inherent danger in aerial fireworks which cause a number of injuries and pose a serious
fire risk. Fireworks injuries in 2015 were the highest they have been in the last 10 years. 43% of
the fireworks injuries in the past ten years happen to people 1-19 years of age (children, teens, and
young adults). Fire damage due to fireworks in 2014 was $1.75 million.
Position: Oppose the expansion of legal fireworks in Minnesota to include “aerial and audible”
(HF1089/SF465).
Unfunded mandate in need of full funding: MN Statute 299A.465 Continued health
insurance coverage for peace officer or firefighter disabled in the line of duty (Request
directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Cities are required to continue payment of health insurance for peace officers or firefighters
disabled in the line of duty. The determination must be made by the executive director of the Public
Employees Retirement Association (PERA) or by the executive director of the Minnesota State
Retirement System.
Subd. 1(d) - The employer is responsible for the continued payment of the
employer's contribution for coverage of the officer or firefighter and, if applicable,
the officer's or firefighter's dependents. Coverage must continue for the officer or
firefighter and, if applicable, the officer's or firefighter's dependents until the officer
or firefighter reaches or, if deceased, would have reached the age of 65. However,
coverage for dependents does not have to be continued after the person is no longer
a dependent.
Subd. 4. Public employer reimbursement.
A public employer subject to this section may annually apply by August 1 for the
preceding fiscal year to the commissioner of public safety for reimbursement to
help defray a portion of its costs of complying with this section. The commissioner
shall provide an equal pro rata share to the public employer out of the public safety
officer's benefit account based on the availability of funds for each eligible officer,
firefighter, and qualifying dependents. Individual shares must not exceed the actual
costs of providing coverage under this section by a public employer.
Position: The City of St. Louis Park does not have issues with this type of program. The questions
come with the interpretation of “in the line of duty” and also with funding of this unfunded
mandate.
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The city has six former public safety employees who qualify for continued payment of health
insurance. In some cases, there were questions about the intent of this language as it relates
to the term “injury in the line of duty.” For example, should a slip and fall in the office be
considered “in the line of duty?”
The city has only been partially reimbursed for the cost of this mandate, and requests that
this program be fully funded by the state.
General Issues and Priorities
Levy Limits (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: During the 2008 legislative session, levy limits were imposed for three years (2009-2011)
on cities over 2,500 in population.
A one-time levy limit was applied to taxes levied in 2013, payable in 2014, only. This was in effect
for all counties with a population of 5,000 and over and cities with a population of 2,500 and over.
All cities with a population less than 2,500, all towns and all special taxing districts were exempt
from the limits.
Levy limits replace local accountability with a state judgment about the appropriate level of local
taxation and local services. Additionally, state restrictions on local budgets can have a negative
effect on a city’s bond rating due to the restriction on revenue flexibility.
Position: St. Louis Park opposes efforts to establish a levy limit or other proposed restrictions for
local government budgets. Based on our legislative policies that strongly support local budgetary
decision making, St. Louis Park opposes levy limits of any type.
Local Government Aid (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: St. Louis Park supports the LGA program as a means of ensuring all cities are able to
provide basic services without over-burdening the property tax system. In 2003 St. Louis Park
had its entire LGA allocation cut – approximately $2 million/yr. Several years ago a portion of
this cut was restored – approximately $500,000/yr. This funding has been extremely helpful,
particularly related to replacing aging infrastructure and equipment.
Position: St. Louis Park strongly opposes reductions of LGA
Legal Notices – Eliminate Requirement for Paid Publication (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: Current law requires print ads for “proceedings, official notices, and summaries” in local
newspapers. In the 2011 Session, House File 162 called for allowing political subdivisions (cities,
counties, school boards, etc.) to replace the print ads with a single annual notice stating that all
such notices would appear on the political subdivision’s website (i.e. the city website).
Position: The city continues to support the elimination of this requirement, which would save cities
thousands of dollars in annual publishing costs. Publishing legal notices on the city website instead
allows the potential to reach a much greater audience in St. Louis Park than via the local
newspaper, which only reaches about half of the community. Additionally, businesses working
with the city or bidding on city projects find it cumbersome to monitor many different publications.
The city is currently publishing its legal notices at www.stlouispark.org in addition to publishing
them in the official newspaper.
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Emerald Ash Borer – (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is the most destructive and economically costly forest pest ever
to invade North America. Ash trees killed by EAB become brittle very quickly and will begin to
fall apart and threaten overhead cables and power lines, vehicles, buildings and people. Few cities
are prepared and no city can easily afford the costs and the liability threats resulting from EAB.
Peer-reviewed studies have confirmed that a coordinated, landscape-based strategy is more cost
effective than fighting EAB city by city.
Position: St. Louis Park supports state funding to provide technical assistance and matching grants
to communities for EAB management/removal costs and related practices.
Xcel Energy Utility Relocation (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Xcel Energy has utility infrastructure in the public right-of-way. It’s often necessary for
Xcel to relocate their infrastructure in order for the city to complete construction projects. When
it’s not done in a timely manner it delays the completion of city projects, which in turn generates
downtime charges that the contractor passes on to the city.
Analysis: During the design of city infrastructure projects, the city tries to avoid requiring Xcel to
relocate their facilities, however many times it is necessary. Understanding that Xcel needs time
to plan for this work, Xcel is notified of the annual Capital Improvement Plan in the fall of the
year preceding construction. In January of the year of construction, staff has a meeting with all
utilities to review impacts. Also, plans are sent to all utilities indicating areas where there is a
potential conflict with their facilities. Staff will meet individually with Xcel during the design to
discuss the conflicts and their schedule. Even with these efforts, Xcel’s utility relocations have
delayed a number of projects in the city. In 2015, a sidewalk project on Texas was supposed to be
completed by Labor Day but Xcel did not complete their work until mid-October. Due to the warm
weather last fall, the contractor was able to complete the project the week of Thanksgiving.
However, weather is not always on our side. Additionally, the contractor asked for $22,000 in
downtime charges due to the delays incurred on this project. The city does not have the same
experiences with other private utility providers.
Position: The city supports legislation that requires Xcel Energy to complete their relocation work
in a timely manner to avoid delays and additional cost on city-led infrastructure projects, with
remedies in place if they do not meet their commitments.
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Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 19, 2016
1. Call to Order
President Mavity called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Anne Mavity, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
Thom Miller, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Community Development Director (Mr.
Locke), Communications Manager (Ms. Larsen), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City
Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal),
Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016
It was moved by Commissioner Lindberg, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to approve
the EDA minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Lindberg, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to approve
the EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Reports – None
6. Old Business – None
7. New Business
7a. 2017 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption. Resolution No. 16-
23
Mr. Simon presented the staff report. He noted the HRA levy was originally implemented
in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which reduced future tax increment
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revenues. The City Council elected at that time to use the levy proceeds for future
infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. These funds may also be used for
other housing and redevelopment purposes; however, they are committed to repaying the
development fund via an interfund loan for Highway 7 and Louisiana until 2018 or 2019
based on the current Long Range Financial Management Plan. Mr. Simon continued that
given the significant infrastructure needs facing the city in the future, staff recommends
the HRA Levy continue at maximum allowed by law for the 2017 budget year.
It was moved by Commissioner Lindberg, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to waive
the reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 16-23, authorizing the proposed levy of a
special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, and
approval of the 2017 Final HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal Year 2017.
The motion passed 7-0.
7b. Subordination Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association – 4900
Excelsior, LLC. Resolution No. 16-24.
Mr. Locke presented the staff report. He noted under the present agreement, the EDA
agreed to subordinate its rights to the holder of any mortgage securing construction or
permanent financing, so long as the subordination is in substantially for form provided in
the contract. The redeveloper has requested the EDA subordinate its rights under the
Contract to U.S. Bank National Association which is providing the construction financing
for the now 4800 Excelsior project. The proposed agreement has been reviewed by the
EDA’s legal counsel who recommends approval. Mr. Locke stated the agreement has no
financial impact on the city, and merely helps to keep the project going.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Hallfin, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 16-24, approving the Subordination Agreement
with U.S. Bank National Association relative to the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
with 4900 Excelsior, LLC.
The motion passed 7-0.
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, Secretary Anne Mavity, President
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Action Agenda Item: 5a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approval of EDA Disbursements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing EDA Disbursement Claims for the
period of November 26 through December 23, 2016.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in
accordance with Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA Bylaws?
SUMMARY: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to review
and approve. The attached reports show both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and
those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Review and approval of the information
follows the EDA’s Bylaws and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal
stewardship.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: EDA Disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, Accounting Clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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1Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection.
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
4,517.03CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
1,674.75ENGINEERING G & A LEGAL SERVICES
2,189.53CABLE TV G & A LEGAL SERVICES
3,417.75STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
231.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
231.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
742.50WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
13,003.56
30,000.00CENTRAL PARK WEST PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30,000.00
714.58EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ELIOT PARK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58PARK CENTER HOUSING G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.58AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.62HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,575.00
106.83HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER HRA LEVY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
106.83
926.21IMAGE 360 CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
926.21
3,000.00LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
3,000.00
14,750.00NEMERFIEGERCONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
14,750.00
14,177.45NEXT GENERATION CONSULTING DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
14,177.45
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
14,276.41SEHDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
14,276.41
1,389.00XCELIGENT INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,389.00
Report Totals 100,204.46
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Title: Approval of EDA Disbursements Page 3
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Action Agenda Item: 7a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Electing 2017 Economic Development Authority Officers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to elect _____________________ as President,
____________________ as Vice-President, and ____________________ as Treasurer to the
Economic Development Authority for the 2017 term.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable
SUMMARY: EDA bylaws state that the President, Vice President, and Treasurer are to be elected
annually. These officers hold their offices until the next election or until successors are elected.
The bylaws also state that the City Manager will serve as the Executive Director and that the City
Clerk will serve as the Secretary. The Executive Director also serves as the Assistant Treasurer to
the EDA.
2016 Officers were elected January 4 to fill terms for 2016. Below is the current officer structure:
President Anne Mavity
Vice President Steve Hallfin
Treasurer Gregg Lindberg
Executive Director/Assistant Treasurer Tom Harmening
Secretary Melissa Kennedy
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Assistant – City Clerk’s Office
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Human Resources Director/Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Action Agenda Item: 7b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Beltline Station Letter of Intent Resolution
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving and Authorizing
signature of the Beltline Boulevard Station City-led Parking Structure Letter of Intent (LOI).
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Is the attached LOI consistent with the EDA’s desire and intent
to replace a surface park and ride lot at Beltline Station with a parking structure and facilitating
redevelopment at Beltline and CSAH 25?
SUMMARY: Since the beginning of the SWLRT design process the City and EDA have
sought to facilitate transit oriented development (TOD) at the Beltline Station and minimize if
not eliminate the land area dedicated to park and ride facilities. To that end the City has worked
with the SWLRT Project Office to create redevelopment plans for the Beltline station area and
accommodate park and ride needs in a parking structure rather than a surface lot. The attached
LOI is a non-binding agreement that formally states our intention to work cooperatively with the
SWLRT project to prepare agreements for the City/EDA or assigns to provide 268 park & ride
spaces in a ramp at the Beltline Station. The LOI has been reviewed and approved by the EDA’s
legal counsel, Martha Ingram at Kennedy & Graven. The future agreements will be discussed a
study session in the near future. They will describe in detail the EDA/City and the SWLRT
project’s roles and responsibilities as well as schedules for needed actions.
Providing park and ride spaces in a parking structure frees land area for new development. At a
Study Session January 9th, the proposed process and schedule for soliciting a developer for the
Beltline Station Area will be presented and discussed.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Preliminary cost projections for the park
and ride facility are approximately $11.5 million. Funding sources include a $6.4 million grant,
$2.5 million from the SWLRT project and the remainder from Tax Increment Financing.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Letter of Intent (Exhibit A to Resolution)
Beltline Blvd. Station City-led Parking Structure Exhibits A-B
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 7b) Page 2
Title: Beltline Station Letter of Intent Resolution
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LETTER OF INTENT
FOR PARKING STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
AT BELTLINE BOULEVARD STATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority (the "Authority") as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Authority administers its Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the “Project”), with the
goal of furthering economic development and redevelopment within the Project on behalf of the
City.
1.02. The Metropolitan Council (“Met Council”) has proposed locating a station at
Beltline Boulevard for the future Southwest Light Rail Transit (“SWLRT”) line, and is acquiring
certain property within the Project to be used as a park-and-ride location serving the SWLRT
station (the “Parking Property”).
1.03. The Parking Property is located adjacent to other property in the Project that the
Authority is assembling for purposes of future redevelopment including housing and office space
that requires parking capacity, and to this end, the Authority and Met Council have agreed to
negotiate one or more agreements for the construction and operation of shared structured parking
on the Parking Property in place of surface parking, subject to certain terms and conditions.
1.04. Met Council has prepared a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) outlining the
general terms and conditions of any eventual agreements regarding the Parking Property,
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, and requests that the Authority approve the LOI to
indicate its support of moving forward with negotiation of one or more definitive contracts in
connection with the Parking Property.
1.05. The Authority has reviewed the LOI in the form presented, and finds that
approval of the LOI is in the best interest of the City and its residents.
Section 2. Approval of Letter of Intent.
2.01. The Authority hereby approves the LOI in the form presented to the Board, subject
to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are approved by the
President and Executive Director, provided that execution of the LOI by such officials shall be
conclusive evidence of approval.
2.02. The President and Executive Director are hereby authorized to execute on behalf
of the Authority the LOI.
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Title: Beltline Station Letter of Intent Resolution
2.03. Authority staff and consultants are authorized to undertake further negotiations
with Met Council with the goal of one or more definitive agreements governing the construction
and operation of shared structured parking on the Parking Property, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in the LOI.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority January 3, 2017
Tom Harmening, Executive Director Anne Mavity, President
Attest
Melissa Kennedy, Secretary
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Title: Beltline Station Letter of Intent Resolution
Exhibit A
OFFICE OF REGIONAL ADMINISTATOR
Writer’s Direct: (651) 602-1723
Writer’s Email: Wes.Kooistra@metc.state.mn.us
December 21, 2016
City of St. Louis Park
ATTN: Kevin Locke
5005 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Re: Beltline Boulevard Station City-Led Parking Structure
Dear Mr. Locke:
The purpose of this Letter of Intent (“LOI”) is to provide the basis for the
preparation of future agreements between the Metropolitan Council (the “Council”) and
the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) regarding the
construction of a parking ramp on property the Council is purchasing for the Beltline
Boulevard Station (the “Property”) for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (“SWLRT”)
project. This proposal is not a binding contract or commitment by either party, but an
outline of the terms to be incorporated into future contracts.
The Council is acquiring the Property for a surface park-and-ride lot. The
Property will accommodate 268 parking stalls after construction. Rather than a surface
parking lot, the EDA desires a parking structure be built on the Property to be used, in
part, for the 268 parking stalls (the “Ramp”) as reflected in Exhibit A. The Council is
supportive of this proposal and outlines the following terms it sees as critical to any
such development:
EDA
CONTRIBUTION: The EDA would fund and be the lead agency in the design and
construction of the Ramp.
DESIGN AND
TIMING: The Ramp must have a minimum of 268 parking spaces specifically
designated for the Beltline Boulevard Station (the "Parking
Stalls”). The Ramp must be constructed and operational prior to
opening day of the SWLRT project.
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Title: Beltline Station Letter of Intent Resolution
COUNCIL
CONTRIBUTION: In addition to purchasing the Property and demolishing the
existing building, the Council agrees to pay the EDA $2.5 million
for the purchase of permanent rights to the Parking Stalls and
permanent rights to use the common elements of the Ramp after
the Contingencies have been met and after any other term, if any,
in the Property Conveyance, Development and Construction
Agreement has been satisfied.
TIMING: The Council agrees to coordinate and cooperate with the EDA on
planned utility relocations and installations, construction of the
Lynn Avenue backage road, and other road improvements
necessary in the Beltline Boulevard Station site, as reflected in
Exhibit B, to ensure the timely construction of the Ramp in
compliance with Council Agreements and Congestion Mitigation
Air Quality (CMAQ) grant program requirements.
ACCESS: The Council agrees to maintain and /or provide road access to the
Property and the adjacent EDA Property sufficient for the timely
construction of the Ramp and redevelopment on the EDA property
as reflected in Exhibit B. Council also agrees to make the Property
available for the timely construction of the Ramp.
APPROVALS: The Council must approve (1) all elements of the design of the
Ramp prior to construction; (2) the terms of any reciprocal
easement agreement covering the use of the common elements of
the structure; (3) the terms of any operation and maintenance
agreements; and (4) final construction of the Ramp (collectively, the
“Approvals”).
CONTINGENCIES:Agreement will be contingent on (1) The Council receiving a full
funding grant agreement from the Federal Transit Administration
for its Southwest LRT Project; (2) The Approvals.
FORMAL
DOCUMENTATION:
This LOI is a statement of the basis for the drafting of two
agreements to be entered into between the parties: (1) Property
Conveyance, Development and Construction Agreement and (2)
Operation and Maintenance Agreement (the “Agreements”). The
EDA and the Council intend to promptly commence negotiating
and drafting the Agreements. If the EDA and the Council are
unable to finalize the Agreements, neither party will have any
claim against the other and all costs incurred by either party will
be the sole responsibility of the incurring party.
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Title: Beltline Station Letter of Intent Resolution
If the foregoing meets with your approval, please sign both copies of this LOI,
and return one fully executed copy to me.
Sincerely
Jim Alexander, P.E.
SWLRT Project Director
St. Louis Park EDA
By: _____________________________
Its: _____________________________
Date: ________________________
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Presentation: 2a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Recognition of Donations
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to announce and express thanks and appreciation for the
following donations being accepted at the meeting and listed on the Consent Agenda:
From Amount For
Kenneth Tiede & the Tiede
Family $3000
Memorial bench ($2,200) and tree ($300) to be
placed in Wolfe Park honoring Barbara Tiede.
Along with a monetary donation of $500 to be
used by the Operations & Recreation Department.
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Administrative Services Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, Thom
Miller, and Susan Sanger.
Absent: Mayor Jake Spano
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City
Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker), Police
Chief (Mr. Luse), Communications Specialist (Ms. Larson), CIO (Mr. Pires), City Assessor (Mr.
Bultema), Assistant Housing Supervisor (Ms. Olson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guests: Marian Green, Hennepin County Commission; Gail Dorfmann, Metropolitan Council;
Rachel Robinson, Greater MN Housing Fund; Warren Hanson, Greater MN Housing Fund; Tim
Thompson, Housing Justice Center; Vic Rosenthal, Jewish Community Action. Members of the
city’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC); Mike
House, Police Advisory Commission.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – November 7 & 14, 2016
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed Study Session agenda for Nov. 7 and 14, 2016.
Councilmember Mavity noted the SWLRT agreements and wanted to be certain the Belt Line Trail
Bridge design is wide enough. She pointed out that renderings show the bridge to be slightly
narrow, and that is a concern related to congestion. She asked that staff pay attention to this.
Councilmember Mavity pointed to Minneapolis and St. Paul as sanctuary cities and stated she
would like St. Louis Park to look into being a sanctuary city, meaning the city’s Police Department,
and law enforcement would not participate in enforcing federal immigration laws. She added she
would like to further discuss this at a study session before January, 2017.
Councilmember Sanger stated she thought the city already was a sanctuary city.
Mr. Harmening noted the St. Louis Park Police Department does not enforce immigration laws.
Councilmember Mavity stated she wants to be sure the city is protected in case they are asked to
enforce immigration laws.
Councilmember Miller noted the water quality written report which mentioned potential increases
in water rates in order to improve #4 and #6 water treatment plants permanently. He asked to
discuss this at a future study session. Councilmember Mavity agreed. Councilmember Sanger
stated she thought this had been discussed a few month ago and wondered why it needed to be
brought up again. Councilmember Miller stated it is worth a discussion since the report notes what
would happen with water utility rates.
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Councilmember Lindberg stated any discussion needs to be framed. He pointed out the city is fully
in compliance with the EPA, and he did not want to send any unneeded alarm or concern to citizens
about water quality.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin stated the city is within EPA levels, and he did not think another discussion
was needed. Councilmember Brausen agreed and stated unless something has radically changed,
he did not feel a discussion was warranted. He stated the city does have safe water.
Mr. Harmening stated the city’s water is safe to drink and meets all state requirements. If it did
not, it would be shut off. He added there are concerns about one particular well, and it is being
watched, but reiterated the city’s water is safe to drink.
Councilmember Mavity asked that for the November 28 meeting, staff present the timeline for
decision-making related to the TIF application for the PLACE development land use and overall
financing.
2. Preservation of Naturally Occurring Affordable Rental Housing (NOAH)
Ms. Schnitker opened the presentation explaining that rental housing is currently in short supply
across the Twin Cities. Additionally, the rising cost of housing has contributed to a number of cost
burdened households, particularly among those with lower incomes. She noted that the shortage
of affordable housing and the likelihood of continued rent increases creates a need to expand the
region’s housing supply and preserve the current stock of affordable rental housing.
Mr. Hanson, with Greater MN Housing Fund, thanked Hennepin County for its investment in
housing, noting they were the first investor in their Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing
(NOAH) Impact Fund. He noted the scale of this problem in the metro area continues to rise. The
goal is to preserve 1,000 units of NOAH in the next two years.
Ms. Robinson, NOAH Impact Fund Manager with Greater MN Housing Fund, explained this
funding program is a private market housing fund, which is not subsidized. She added that the
government is not involved in this private sector project, which has served all 878 counties in
Minnesota since 1996. She noted the program provides equity funding and significant innovation
within a defined area. The program supports the preservation of Class B/C buildings, which
represent more modest housing and feature $550 - $1,200 per month affordable rents for families.
She added there is concern that this type of housing is being lost to investors, who are buying up
these units, upgrading the buildings, and renting them for higher costs, thus forcing lower income
renters to leave.
Ms. Robinson said that this housing is typically focused in first ring communities and aligns well
with opportunity areas with access to shopping, transit and good schools. She added that rents are
increasing faster than incomes, and lower income households are losing ground quickly. Families
continue to struggle to secure affordable apartments with vacancies.
Ms. Robinson pointed to the project at Crossroads at Penn in Richfield. This complex was sold to
a local owner and displaced many residents as rents increased significantly, and Section 8 vouchers
were no longer accepted. She added that the new owners targeted young professionals, with credit
scores of 625 or higher.
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Ms. Robinson stated that the Greater MN Housing Fund began with a pilot project in New
Brighton, working with owner operators. The property was purchased and assured affordability
for 15 years. Rents are kept low, and the owners have made it work.
Ms. Robinson stated that 75% of the units must be affordable. When non-profit owners are
purchasing property, they are keeping it affordable for 20-30 years.
Ms. Robinson noted that cities can be proactive sources of acquisitions and can watch for an
identification of potential sales. She added they should also know landlords and be in the know
about exit strategies if owners are thinking of exiting. She pointed out that the Greater MN Housing
Fund is very serious about this project, and they ask the cities for their help.
Councilmember Mavity stated she feels everyone here is really committed to this opportunity right
now in St. Louis Park, and she wants to be sure the city makes sure all residents are allowed the
benefit of stable homes. She added that Meadowbrook is in the forefront, and rents there have
increased. This is a wake-up call and is causing pain for many residents there. The rents are
becoming out of reach for them, so the city needs to utilize other strategies quickly.
Councilmember Mavity asked how the city can participate in the NOAH funding and how to
prioritize projects. She asked of all the potential tools that can be used by the city to move forward,
what is the best way to go fast and deep with this project.
Mr. Hanson stated that identifying the properties that are more affordable, especially around the
light rail, will be important. He added that the city will need to align projects and make certain
resources are available, while also understanding to what degree there are resources available.
Mr. Tim Thompson noted that when owners put a property up for sale, giving residents advance
notice of the sale is important as this gives residents time to prepare and buyers a chance to acquire
properties.
Mr. Mattick stated that the city’s rights to implement the proposed strategies and tools follow from
what the legislature says they can do; however, currently there is not any case law locally. The city
must look to what other states case law presents for guidance. He stated the aforementioned notice
period makes sense, as well as right of first refusal but, he added these are broad stroke ideas, and
the “devil will be in the details.”
Councilmember Sanger thanked everyone for their thorough presentations. She noted this issue is
more important to St. Louis Park due to the city’s number of Class B/C apartments. She added that
one item that stands out is the suggestion of offering financial assistance to owners in exchange
for them maintaining affordability. This would be a desirable outcome, helping the city maintain
affordable housing and keeping housing safe and maintained. She stated she would like to discuss
this further and in detail. She pointed out also that there is a glut of new high rent apartments
around the metro area. She asked the group to think about 5-10 years down the road and what will
happen when millennials start to move into homes and cities are left with multiple high rent
apartments.
Councilmember Miller stated he would like to discuss the idea of rehabilitation dollars in exchange
for affordable housing and how this could be implemented in St. Louis Park. He also asked whether
there are programs that support affordable homeownership. Ms. Schnitker noted that through the
MN Land Trust, 14 affordable homes have been sold in St. Louis Park. Help with down payments
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and assistance grants have made this possible for 1-2 families per year. Additionally, MN Housing
provides assistance for first time home buyers. Councilmember Miller stated he would like to push
the envelope and see what more we can do to preserve NOAH in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Brausen thanked the group for their presentation, noting he has worked on
affordable housing for over 15 years. He stated the city needs to be more aggressive on this and
accelerate this process along the light rail lines. He added there is a need for Section 8 housing,
and he would like to see the city participate in exploring these strategies, especially because the
market is not dealing with it. Mr. Mattick stated the city can increase leverage on this through re-
zoning, noting this is worth exploring. Councilmember Lindberg agreed and added there are many
more questions and more to learn. He added the city needs to expand its inclusionary housing
policy and look at options for single family home ownership. He stated it is important to be
aggressive on this and to provide access for affordable rental, and senior affordable housing, also,
in order to ensure residents who have lived in St. Louis Park for many years are able to stay. He
added he wants to see these conversations move forward and wants to provide staff with resources
to further explore this.
Metropolitan Council Councilmember Dorfmann pointed out there is a housing crisis in the Twin
Cities, and while many people have Section 8 housing vouchers, they cannot find housing. She
added this must be a regional response in order to avoid a further crisis.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin stated that inclusionary housing in very important for St. Louis Park and
developers cannot be allowed to buy out of it. He asked also if the city is maxed out on Section 8
vouchers and what the rules are. Ms. Schnitker explained the city administers the program, and
268 units are allocated as Section 8 vouchers to St. Louis Park Housing Authority. If someone has
a program voucher, they can use it in St. Louis Park to find housing, but the voucher has portability,
so it can be used anywhere in the metro area or the United States. Vouchers are also available from
the Metropolitan Council. Ms. Schnitker added that the city has 200 names on its voucher waiting
list, and approximately 10 vouchers are issued per year.
Councilmember Mavity noted there are many ideas and a couple of things that can be done sooner.
The idea of advanced notice and using zoning and the PUD process to better leverage to access
affordable housing is one tool. Another tool is to review the Inclusionary Housing Policy and test
it out. She also noted the partnership of private and public and the city model are important to
review.
Councilmember Sanger stated the creation of a fund that private owners of B/C class apartments
can use to fix up buildings would be another tool to utilize.
Councilmember Brausen would also like staff to look more at prohibiting discrimination against
Section 8 voucher holders and unfair exclusionary admission standards as displacement remedies.
3. Advancing Racial Equity – Moving Forward Together as a City
Ms. Deno introduced members of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Multicultural
Advisory Commission (MAC). She noted the purpose of this presentation is to continue the
discussion and provide information on work and communication related to the city’s year-long
participation in the Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government program with the
Center for Social Inclusion and League of Minnesota Cities. Ms. Deno noted also there have been
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meetings this past year with cohorts from Minneapolis, Woodbury, and Hopkins to raise awareness
of this journey to advance racial equity.
Ms. Deno added that a meeting was held with the HRC and MAC to provide an overview and
demographics related to race in St. Louis Park. Mayor Spano and Councilmember Lindberg
attended this meeting and had asked the commissions to provide feedback to the council on
recommendations, steps and outreach they can consider on Race Equity.
The discussion continued with the steps from the past year and planned work through first quarter
2017. One important step that will be accomplished is that all staff will participate in Race Equity
training provided by CSI by the end of December, 2016. Also, there is a thirty member support
team of Race Equity liaison leader volunteers from each department to help support staff in the
training and work we continue to do in Race Equity. In February, we have an opportunity have 25
from St. Louis Park participate in a two-day training through Pacific Education Group. This
training will be done with two other cities - Maplewood and Bloomington. Ms. Deno stated that
this is the program that is used by the school district, and in the future we can talk to them about
their work and equity coaches.
Mr. Harmening noted that each city department will be asked to look at all their work through the
lens of race and equity and how to make changes in order to be more aware, both internally and
externally. He added that staff will be putting systems in place to be sure they are doing everything
to identify gaps. Also, in first quarter of 2017 departments will be trained to develop action plans.
Councilmember Lindberg said the city is looking into how to use the HRC and MAC to apply race
and equity practices internally and also to set up an equity tool kit to be used in all policy-making.
He added it is important to celebrate success that has happened and noted he has been very
impressed with accomplishments so far, although there are still improvements to be made. He
stated having 30 staff members working on this and actively engaging is important to the
community.
At this time, the HRC and MAC members and community members introduced themselves to the
council.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin thanked the group for attending the study session. He stated the
conversation would be open to anyone who wanted to participate and that it would help all to learn.
Commissioner Sanger stated she looks forward to hearing comments on what can be beneficial.
She added the conversation should not be limited to racial issues as it is also important to look at
equity from areas including age and gender. She noted this can be useful for many demographic
analyses, and she hopes the group will consider this.
A Study Session attendee, who is also a teacher in the school district, stated that if we talk about
race equity, then that needs to be at the forefront. She pointed out it may be really uncomfortable
to talk about, but the training she has gone through in the schools has made an impact by talking
about race first. Councilmember Sanger agreed but noted that race is not the only equity issue to
be looked at.
Councilmember Miller stated the city needs to have a crisis plan in place for officials and in
schools. He asked staff what the city’s communication plan is, and pointed to what had recently
happened in Edina with the police. He added that the visioning process will be very important, and
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a consultant has been hired to help put the Vision Steering Committee in place. Councilmember
Miller added it would helpful to hire a racial equity advisor as a full-time position on staff, as this
is such an important topic.
Councilmember Brausen thanked staff for embracing this work. He added it is very inspirational
and has very often been done through faith-based organizations, but noted is harder to do in the
government setting. He stated this first year will be a baseline, and the council will devote time to
Race Equity discussion at their retreat. Councilmember Brausen added that the city government in
St. Louis Park does not yet reflect the diversity of the city, adding they will need to be active in
recruiting and building this into the plan.
Justin Grays stated he lives in ward #4 and was recently at Richfield and Bloomington meetings,
where they teamed up to do Voices Heard. He stated it might be helpful to do this in St. Louis
Park, also. He added that more diversity in city government and on city staff is also a goal and
asked about the city’s demographics. Ms. Deno pointed out the city’s Race and Equity brochure
and noted that it has the demographics of the city, school district and city staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin agreed with the comments and noted that while diversity on the council is
a concern, people do need to step up and run for council.
Councilmember Mavity stated there should be work done to develop a “farm team” and to nurture
people toward leadership roles, especially from boards and commission members.
Councilmember Sanger said there are statewide organizations that recruit women to run for public
service, and they train them. She asked if there are any similar organizations that work with people
of color on this same thing.
One HRC member asked why the council members won’t open the door to others by not running
next time and by stepping down to allow for persons of color to run for the council.
Councilmember Brausen stated that if there is opportunity, councilmembers would be supportive
of persons of color running for the council.
Councilmember Mavity added there are many ways for the city to do leadership development. She
added she is hearing people say the words “race and equity,” but this is racial equity and not race
and equity. She noted that at the retreat the council will need to discuss terminology and work on
this.
One audience member stated that this is a deflection, pointing out if we are talking about race
equity, then talk about race and not about gender. Councilmember Mavity agreed with the
comment, and also noted to staff that the council retreat is on the same day as the League of
Minnesota Cities conference on race equity, so there is a conflict on that date.
HRC member Margaret Rog stated there is a need for concrete action steps and asked about the
Visioning Steering Committee. She further asked if HRC members would be invited to be part of
the steering committee and participate in leadership groups. She pointed out there are people in
the room that are qualified, and she feels like this is an opportunity to invite those people. She
encouraged the council to take their time in deciding who is on the steering committee and not to
just appoint the usual subjects.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin stated the council wants a broad base of representation and noted the
consultant will be reaching into every area of the city. Additionally, if anyone is interested in
serving on the steering committee, they can go to the city website and sign up.
Ms. Rog also asked if there will be an opportunity for input from the HRC and MAC.
Councilmember Mavity answered yes, the city wants input from all. The steering committee will
have 9 people, and there will be an additional 40-60 leadership positions working on the visioning
process.
Councilmember Brausen asked for input from the HRC and MAC on Race Equity. Ms. Deno noted
the HRC and MAC commissions are working on ideas, and they will provide additional comments
and feedback to the council at a later date.
One MAC member stated there are many more people of color today in St. Louis Park, and many
are not homeowners. He stated they are lower income people, trying to raise their kids without
problems. He added they need houses to live in vs. apartments. They want to feel empowered by
the city they live in and want an open door. He stated that some people living in St. Louis Park
don’t even know where city hall is located, and he wants everyone to feel welcome. He stated he
loves the city; wants his kids to have success in the future; and asked the council to correct it so
people can own houses. He added they want to be accommodated and treated equally.
Councilmember Brausen added that anyone can share at any time and tell the council concerns and
ideas. Don’t hesitate to contact the council or staff.
The HRC members asked if they can still give recommendations to the council for members to
serve on the Visioning Steering Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin answered yes.
Councilmember Mavity added the council is doing its best to make sure there is race equity
represented in the visioning process, and would be happy to receive names for the Visioning
Steering Committee. She added there will also be opportunities for additional leaders in the process
and the need for more people to step up.
4. Body Worn Cameras for Police Officers
Mr. Harmening stated the city has been talking about body cameras for police officers since 2015,
and last summer a pilot was conducted. He added that a conversation was conducted with council
in March, 2016, and after that the council wanted to wait and see what would happen with the
legislative session. Council had asked Chief Luse and Deputy Chief DiLorenzo to come back in
the fall to have another discussion prior to their retirement. Mr. Pires was also in attendance to
discuss the technology issues related to body cameras. Mr. Harmening noted there are a number
of policy issues involved in the consideration of body camera deployment that will be discussed,
as well.
Chief Luse stated the pilot program was positive, and lessons were learned. He added that the
police force now has some experience with body cameras and feel comfortable with them. He
suggested the city take more time to discuss this and encouraged deploying the cameras 12-18
months after a community meeting about cameras. He noted that developing the policy will also
take time, and there will need to be training for the police force. This should be a phased process
over time. He also noted there are storage and retention issues related to the data gathered with
body cameras.
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Councilmember Mavity asked if the city owns the data that is acquired on body cameras. Chief
Luse stated yes.
Councilmember Brausen asked what the city’s success rate is on prosecutions. Chief Luse stated
that depends, but that trust cannot be bought by having body cameras. Trust must be in place
between citizens and the police force. Councilmember Brausen stated that the city wants to do
everything to empower the Police Department; however, because of cost concerns, he cannot
support body cameras at this time until he sees a need for it.
Councilmember Sanger agreed with Councilmember Brausen, noting that body cameras do not
seem to be needed for prosecutions. She added it sounds like the city would not need video as a
defense on allegations either, and because of high costs of the camera system, she has concerns.
She stated she is not convinced the city needs to implement body cameras, and possibly it should
be revisited in a few years.
Mr. Mattick stated the data retention is important. Police departments have been reluctant to
purchase systems until clear legislative direction is given. He noted that classification of the data
was the issue.
Councilmember Miller asked Mr. House what the perception is of body cameras on the Police
Advisory Commission. Mr. House stated he is new to the commission, and there has not been
much discussion on this issue yet. However, the sense he has from the community is they are not
positive about it.
Councilmember Miller asked if the community would feel more trust in the police if they used
body cameras. Chief Luse stated the police force works to build trust first by treating people with
respect every day. Chief Luse added there is no harm in body cameras, but he would like to think
the public already has trust in the Police department, and he hoped a decision to use body cameras
would not be about trust.
Councilmember Mavity stated it takes only a nanosecond for something bad to happen, but she
would like to wait to see how this plays out in other communities. However, she also noted it is all
about prevention. She added she does not trust the body camera process and technology at this
point and added it feels very subjective. She encouraged the city to go slowly.
Councilmember Mavity asked Chief Luse if he recommends body cameras at this time. Chief Luse
stated he is not recommending them; however, he added the police force does not have any
reservations on using them if the council decides to go forward.
Councilmember Lindberg stated he appreciated the law enforcement model that the St. Louis Park
police force practices in our community. He added that he was leaning towards waiting, but now
feels the city might not want to miss an opportunity. He does not want to find the city in a situation
where the lack of use of available technology compromises the city. He added he wants to be sure
the city takes a measured approach; however, the public expectation is there – and he struggles
with this.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin asked if dash cam video is the same as body cameras. Mr. Mattick stated
that from a data standpoint, it is more restrictive. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin stated that we all have
our implicit biases and asked if the body cameras can help with this. Chief Luse responded that
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the officers are comfortable with the technology, adding he likes to think they always follow
procedure. He noted there is typically a change in behavior when cameras are in use.
Mr. Pires stated he has also heard that everyone involved gets more respectful when body cameras
are in use.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin asked if the police must announce if they have a body camera on. Mr.
Mattick stated the law does not require it. Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin stated he is not worried about
the community’s perception about the police force because he knows how professional the St.
Louis Park police force is.
Mr. Harmening stated he thinks it is inevitable that all police forces will have body cameras
eventually, adding he doesn’t think the city will want to play catch-up, since it does take up to 18
months to implement the system and process. He appreciates the confidence the council has in the
police force, and he shares that confidence. He noted that technology is always changing, and the
city can wait for the next upgrade, but he thinks the city should move forward in order to protect
the trust that has been built. Mr. Harmening noted that trust can be gone in a flash, given the
environment we are in and social media. He added if the city has the technology to defend our
police officers, then we want it in order to support them because we trust them.
Mr. Harmening stated that it is inevitable that police departments are moving in this direction, and
if the city is an outlier, it concerns him. He wants to protect the SLP brand and to ensure the Police
Department does the right thing. He recommended the council move in the direction of acquiring
body cameras.
Councilmember Sanger stated she does not know what problem this is intended to solve, pointing
out this involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in technology. She is not sure the cameras will
make a difference regardless of what a video may show. She pointed out if people are angry, the
city can’t know if cameras will restore trust, adding this is a situation in search of a problem. She
added that in her 21 years on the council, she has only received two complaints about the police
force.
Mr. Harmening stated the city needs to be proactive on this. Councilmember Sanger pointed out
when the Police Chief cannot recommend that the city make this decision, she gets worried.
Chief Luse stated he is not saying either way if body cameras are needed or not. He feels this is
something the community needs to respond to, but he does not think it is a bad idea. He pointed
out that cameras can help to bring good outcomes, but there are also cases where they don’t solve
anything. He added he is proud of the city’s police force, and this is not about trust. He added he
appreciates this conversation.
Councilmember Miller stated he approves of moving forward with body cameras.
Councilmember Lindberg added he approves moving forward also, with a measured approach and
policy discussions, which include the community.
Councilmember Brausen stated he does not support moving forward at this time and would like to
hear more from community and HRC members first. He stated he has issues with the “big brother”
feel and the non-conclusiveness, also. He stated body cameras cannot protect against everything,
and he feels it should be studied longer before moving forward.
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Councilmember Mavity stated when the city manager weighs in, she pays attention because Mr.
Harmening rarely weighs in on council policy discussions. She approves of moving forward to
have some plan in place but also thinks the city should move slowly and methodically.
Councilmember Sanger stated she does not support moving forward with body cameras.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin stated he would like HRC to study this and to move slowly. He added if
the city does move forward, he wants a weigh-in from the MAC and city staff, as well.
Mr. Harmening stated if the city moves forward, staff will do outreach by talking to the school
district and police liaison officers in schools, as well as domestic violence non-profit organizations.
He added staff will talk to the commissions to get guidance and noted that policy is critical. He
stated this will need to be a very robust public process, with a public hearing after a draft is written.
Councilmember Sanger asked if this approach is adopted and a policy developed, when the body
cameras would be implemented. Mr. Harmening stated money would be set aside for 2018. The
new Police Chief will need to be engaged in this process, as well.
It was the consensus of the city council to have staff move forward deliberately and methodically
with body cameras for the Police Department, including policy development and public process in
2017.
Councilmember Brausen added the city will be at a loss when the Chief and Deputy Chief retire,
and they will be honored in December for their years of service.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening noted staff has been in the process of soliciting interest in the 9-member Visioning
Steering Committee, and an email was sent to the council with the slate of candidates. This will be
discussed at one of the next two study sessions.
Mr. Harmening asked if the council would like a conversation with the school district about the
question to be on the ballot next November. Councilmember Lindberg stated this is a good idea,
especially if it relates to pursuing a bond referendum. He added this needs to be discussed in order
to find some alignment and partnership.
Mr. Harmening stated one likely location for building softball fields would be the at the middle
school, noting the issue will need further discussion as it is in the city’s interest to partner with the
softball group on this. Mr. Harmening stated he will set up a meeting with the school district and
city council facilities subcommittee to discuss further. Councilmember Mavity added she would
like a meeting with the school district about race equity, also.
Mr. Harmening stated that Mayor Spano wanted him to pursue some type of action or conversation
on the part of the city in light of the election results and unsettled feelings in the community.
Councilmember Brausen stated we want to create safe spaces for conversations on this issue,
noting they could have conversations on sanctuary cities, as well.
Councilmember Lindberg stated while he agrees with the sentiment, he wants to be cautious about
local government perspective on this. He wants to be respectful and cognizant of the council’s
role. He asked what the council’s purpose is in doing this.
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Councilmember Mavity stated she would not want to tie this only to sanctuary cities. She thinks
the purpose is about relationships and noted the HRC is hosting courageous conversations, which
might be a more appropriate approach.
Councilmember Sanger stated she has concerns about the role of a non-partisan city council related
to a partisan election. She stated the best thing to do is to teach children about civics and voting
and help them understand the differences between assertions and actions. She would rather think
about how the community can educate kids and teach them about participating in the polling
process.
Councilmember Mavity stated the city should set up meetings, and they need to be timely and a
positive thing. Councilmember Miller asked what would be the content of discussion. He added
that it is not the council’s role to hold discussions about the election.
Councilmember Brausen stated he agrees with Councilmember Sanger’s idea to teach children
about the peaceful transition of power and to support government leaders. He stated we need to
model non-partisan politics and to support the new President, while also holding him and other
elected officials accountable.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin agreed something could be conducted with the HRC, but added the election
just happened, and it is not the council’s place to discuss the election. Councilmember Mavity
stated, however, there is an anxiety in the community, and conversation would help folks let off
steam.
Councilmember Lindberg added there is a benefit in creating inclusivity, but it runs a risk if this
is not well-planned or framed - a risk of creating more divisiveness. He added that if it builds on
good relationships, then it is fine, but it cannot become an “us vs. them,” discussion. The council
will need to bridge the gap, or the city will end up with the fall out.
Councilmember Mavity asked if staff could think about this effort and look at planning the event
before the end of the year, as there is a timeliness involved.
Councilmember Miller stated he would prefer the HRC do this instead of city staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin again stated he is not a fan of this.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
5. West 37th Street Bridge and Road Reconstruction Project Update –
Project No 4017-1700
6. Water Treatment Plants #4 & #6 Improvements
7. Update on Proposed EDA Property Acquisition from Hennepin County
8. Residential Knox Box Key Vault Program
9. Upcoming Resolution Supporting Sela Group’s Submission of a Grant Application
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Steve Hallfin, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Minutes: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne
Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Simon), Principal
Planner (Ms. McMonigal), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Chief Information
Officer (Mr. Pires), Sr. Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Sullivan), Fire Chief (Mr. Koering),
Deputy Fire Chief (Mr. Wolff), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Pappas).
Guest: Cindy Nagel, KOMA.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – December 5 & 12, 2016
Councilmember Miller asked for an update on Water Treatment Plan #4, in conjunction with the
Reilly Superfund Site update on December 12.
Councilmember Sanger asked to look at the city’s smoking ordinance as it relates to teens, flavored
cigarettes, and what convenience stores are selling. She also asked to review and consider what
other cities around St. Louis Park are adopting related to this.
2. Remodeling City Council Chambers
Mr. Hoffman and Ms. Nagel (Krech, O’Brien, Mueller and Associates - KOMA) presented the
updated plans for the city Council Chambers. They discussed reorientation of the room and
reviewed detailed drawings in order to complete the requested cost analysis. Mr. Hoffman
presented a detailed breakdown of the proposed costs totaling $620,000.
Mr. Hoffman stated the Council Chambers is public space, used by outside groups in addition to
the council. He added that the room is currently used about 15 hours per week by the public.
Ms. Nagel described some of the design elements, noting reorientation of the room; replacing the
common wall from the lobby with openable sliding glass; constructing a new dais on the south
side of the room; adding a new acoustic ceiling with integrated LED lighting and recessed lighting;
redistributing lighting; possibly installing a sink/food prep area in the storage room; and adding
new wood doors and trim. She also noted the opportunity to enlarge the west-facing exterior
windows for a better view from the room. She stated that enlarging the openings and installing two
large windows with darkening glass is an extensive project, and costs are estimated at
approximately $250,000. She noted another alternative would be to replace the existing ten
windows with new frames and variable darkening thermo-pane glass to avoid using blinds for a
cost of less than $50,000.
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Mr. Hoffman also discussed the security measures that were incorporated into the bid, including
panic switches, cameras and ballistic materials to be used in the dais.
Ms. Nagel asked the council about how to maintain the Wall of Mayors and the stained glass at
the front of the current chambers.
Mr. Pires stated he had visited a few other city’s chambers and noted that in some cases, they used
iPads and monitors in the dais. He asked if the council was interested in including this feature into
the project. He added that monitors would be wall mounted and also hang from the ceiling, with a
clear view for both council and meeting participants. Ms. Nagel also noted the monitors would
present on both sides of the screen. The podium would be moveable and be flexible.
Councilmember Miller stated he is in favor of changing the orientation of the chambers and agreed
with adding the ballistic materials to the dais. He added he thinks changing out the windows is
worthwhile to do now, also.
Councilmember Sanger asked about the number of people who currently attend meetings and if
more seating is actually needed.
Mayor Spano noted that it would be best to build the room to allow for maximum capacity for
meetings, especially when sometimes there is standing room only available. He agreed with
reorienting the room. He asked that the room be easier to move around in, without long rows of
chairs, to allow people to more easily approach the podium. He added he likes the idea of using
frosted glass on the moveable glass wall and is in favor of bulletproofing the dais and adding an
exit door in the AV room in order to allow for quick exit out of the chambers, if needed.
Ms. Nagel stated they did look at adding doors off the AV room; however, because of height issues,
a ramp would need to be added.
Mayor Spano noted the current windows are small and do not allow enough light into the room,
stating it would be helpful to open up the windows to bring more light into the space.
Councilmember Sanger stated she does not want to spend a lot to bulletproof the whole AV room,
but noted a safe room might be a good alternative. She added she does not think a food prep area
is needed and is too costly. She would like to find a way to keep the stained glass and incorporate
it into the new room. Councilmember Sanger noted that while it is dark in the room with the small
windows, she is not certain she wants to spend the money to change out the windows. She added
the glare from the lights is outrageous and asked if a dimmer or diffuser can be added so the
lighting is more indirect.
Councilmember Brausen stated he has two ideas on this project. He noted that a multimillion dollar
project on the Council Chambers will be scrutinized, so he would prefer not to raise costs too high.
He would love to open up the window area to the gardens, and asked also if a door could be added
to access the outside. He added the city cannot protect against everything, and spending thousands
of dollars to create a safe room does not make sense to him. He stated he would like to make sure
the new Council Chambers complies with green building practices and the Climate Action Plan
and also receives cost-savings on environmental and energy aspects. Councilmember Brausen
stated the city needs to lead on this and be as innovative as they can be as it relates to energy
savings.
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Councilmember Sanger added she likes the Wall of Mayors and would like it to remain.
Councilmember Lindberg agreed with the room reorientation and the glass moveable wall to allow
for interaction with those in the lobby. He agreed with opening the windows, and if that decision
is made, he would like it to be done right with much thought going into better indoor lighting. He
stated he is not interested in a safe room, saying it sends the wrong message. The costs would need
to be weighed if considering additional doors in the back for quick escape.
Councilmember Hallfin stated the city has one shot to do this right. He stated that after reading
through the report and considering the prices, he would like this to be the most modern and up-to-
date council facility that the city can afford. He noted this is being done for future councils, and it
has been 30 years since the room was redone. He added it is better to spend the money now vs.
later, as it may be another 50-60 years before the room is remodeled again.
Councilmember Hallfin added the bulletproof dais is fine, but the doors to get out may not be
practical and could be used as doors to get into the chambers. He stated it would be best to do the
windows now, and he likes the glass design. He added he is fine with the sink and counter space,
adding it could then be used for other meetings and for staff to utilize the room, as well.
Councilmember Brausen asked if the space could be split for possible use by two groups at the
same time. Mr. Pires stated this is a good idea, but added that it’s important to remember that the
council chambers is a symbolic space for council use.
Councilmember Brausen stated he likes the Council Chambers to be wide open into the lobby as
it sends a message that this is an open and transparent government. Councilmember Lindberg
agreed.
Mayor Spano stated he likes the idea of the open space; however, he noted that hallway
conversations can sometimes become too loud, so that issue will need to be dealt with.
It is the consensus of the council that they favor reorientation of the room and updating the
windows. They are uncertain on the kitchen/amenities; however, a small sink might be fine.
Additionally, the council is in favor of keeping the Wall of Mayors and the stained glass. They
also prefer a bulletproof dais and fixed glass wall between the chambers and the lobby. The council
noted they are in favor of iPads at the dais and monitors with viewing on both sides.
Mr. Hoffman added that staff will look further into the idea of a safe room to escape to and will
report back to council on that item. Additionally, the dais will be designed to be lower and closer
to the audience.
Mayor Spano added it would be helpful to spend more time learning about emerging technologies
prior to construction of the new room. Mr. Pires stated he will report back on this item. Mayor
Spano also noted the carpet on the step will need to be a brighter color in order to allow folks to
see it better.
Mr. Hoffman stated staff will begin working on this and come back for more input. He noted that
the project would most likely begin in June, 2017, and take approximately 3 months to complete.
In the meantime, the Community Room would be used for meetings.
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3. SWLRT – Agreements for City Contributions for Local and Project Work
Ms. McMonigal presented the list of capital improvements to be included in the SWLRT project.
The city previously approved agreements for design costs for these items. With construction
beginning next year, the city was asked to commit to funding construction of these improvements.
The overall cost for the items noted in the report is estimated to be $6,267,525. This amount would
be paid in increments from 2017 to 2020. Sources for the funds are a combination of bonding, tax
increment financing and levy.
Mr. Sullivan explained the enhancements and features at each station. The Louisiana trail
connection to Brunswick Avenue will be designed at street grade with a trail underpass created.
There will be upgrades to the bridge railing, with enhancements and a fence at both sides of the
regional trail
Councilmember Sanger stated she did not realize there would be noise walls along this trail. Mr.
Sullivan stated there will be noise walls due to the proximity to neighborhoods to the south from
the trail. Ms. McMonigal added that the wall will not be visible to anyone in the Elmwood
Neighborhood, as it will be located between the bike and freight trails. She noted that a
neighborhood meeting about the wall was held last spring.
Councilmember Lindberg asked staff to explain this trail and if there are any safety concerns. Mr.
Sullivan stated there will be less ability to go north and south to neighborhoods after construction.
He added that the design should provide ways to safely get folks to the crossing stations in the
corridors and to safely utilize the right-of-way with the underpass. He added that staff is working
on enhancing access all over the system.
Councilmember Hallfin asked about access to Wooddale to get onto the trail, noting it seems like
too much money to create this access. Councilmember Miller agreed, noting to go east without
this trail would be difficult. Councilmember Lindberg agreed also, noting it is a significant amount
of money.
Mayor Spano noted that neighborhoods such as his would be cut off, and it will be a challenge to
access the trail from the Brooklawn Neighborhood. He added it seems like quite a lot of money to
do this.
Mr. Harmening asked if this was not built now, could space be reserved to build it later. Mr.
Sullivan explained that the space would remain and the only difference between doing it now and
later is related to infrastructure. He added it could be built later with some modifications in the
retaining wall; however, it might be costlier later. He added it could be re-evaluated in the future.
Councilmember Hallfin asked about funding partners for this portion.
Councilmember Mavity arrived at 7:55 p.m.
It was the consensus of the council to not continue with agreement #2 related to the Louisiana
Beltline Trail as it is too costly.
Councilmember Brausen asked about the stairs to the Wooddale Trail underpass and if the steps
will be iron grate so the snow goes doesn’t accumulate. He also asked who maintains the steps
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during the winter. Mr. Sullivan stated the steps will be concrete, and staff is discussing who will
maintain them. He added they might possibly be chained off in winter; however, they are hoping
there is a demand to leave them open. He added they have also discussed covering the steps with
a canopy.
Councilmember Brausen asked why steps are needed and if folks can walk on the ramps. Mr.
Sullivan stated this has been discussed; however, there have been challenges with the grade.
Councilmember Sanger stated if only 1 or 2 people use it, the cost is outrageous for the stairs.
Ms. McMonigal stated staff feels they will be able to keep it open all winter as it will allow people
to get under Wooddale and to the station quickly.
Councilmember Brausen commented that the city is building a system. Councilmember Lindberg
agreed.
Councilmember Mavity added that the stairs provide access to Wooddale from the trail, noting
that no one coming from the north uses the stairs. She stated she wants to see how this is modeled
in order to understand usage. She added she is in favor of the stairs. Ms. McMonigal stated the
stairs would give access to the regional trail and help reduce the number of folks crossing
Wooddale.
The council agreed to keep the stairs in the project at the Wooddale Trail underpass.
Councilmember Mavity asked about the width of the Beltline Trail Bridge, noting over time she
hopes to see more lanes here for bike traffic, with more commuter bikes, as well as pedestrians.
Mr. Sullivan stated most walking bridges are 10-12 feet, but this one would be wider, in order to
allow for smaller emergency vehicles and snow plows/maintenance vehicles.
Councilmember Sanger asked how folks will go from the north over the bridge. Mr. Sullivan
explained that the bridge will tie into the trail at the same location it does today, adding that the
ramp will be about 400-600 feet and go west to go east. Councilmember Sanger noted people
might not do that and instead might go down to Ottawa Avenue. She added she is concerned about
this intersection and how this can be eased. Mr. Sullivan added the only opportunity is to add stairs
on both sides at a cost of $126,000.
Councilmember Sanger stated the city has applied for a grant for Beltline improvements, and she
hopes the grant is awarded to St. Louis Park. She asked if the grant is received, to what extent that
will influence these costs.
Mr. Sullivan stated that the grant would fund enhancements to what was already being built. It
would create a trail from the old Fed Ex building to Citizens Bank on 36 th Street and then east to
Lynn Avenue on CSAH #25. He noted this project is to enhance that area, and the grant would not
be for the items being discussed this evening. He added that the grant is for the creation of
periphery trails and sidewalks and to ensure that these projects would not be delayed in case the
light rail project did not get approved.
Mayor Spano noted small lifts for hauling bikes up and down stairs could be incorporated into the
project. Mr. Sullivan stated these lifts will be integrated in the stairs.
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Councilmember Brausen stated he favors all of these projects, with the exception of the one that
was removed earlier. He noted that just over 2 years ago, the cost was $200 million. Staff has done
a great job of getting a wonderful return on investment for a cost of $7 million.
Councilmember Mavity stated that as staff and council look toward the park and ride on CSAH
25, she would like to ensure the city incorporates smart urban visioning, including retail on the
first floor and not only cars and a wall of parking.
Councilmember Sanger asked about the status of the park and ride agreement. Mr. Locke stated
that staff is working with Met Council on it and will have a “letter of intent” for the city council
to consider at upcoming meetings.
Councilmember Mavity asked if the city can do an RFP for this project. Mr. Locke stated yes, this
is the plan. It will be most likely distributed early next year, and a developer would be identified
at that time. The developer would partner with the city to provide the parking ramp. He added that
a more detailed agreement would be worked out, all fitting into the timeframe for SWLRT and the
city’s requirements.
Mayor Spano stated the council is on board with the 5 projects discussed. Ms. McMonigal noted
staff will schedule time to come back with further information at a future study session.
4. PulsePoint Respond Smart Phone App
Chief Koering and Deputy Chief Wolff reported.
Chief Koering stated that earlier this year, they had attended a conference that discussed how to
do a better job of integrating police and fire. The concept of PulsePoint Respond was presented. It
is a smart phone app that creates a pre-arrival solution designed to support public safety agencies
working to improve cardiac arrest survival rates through improved bystander performance and
active citizenship.
Chief Koering added that the application empowers everyday citizens to provide life-saving
assistance to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Application users, who are trained in CPR and are
willing to assist in case of emergency, can now be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac
emergency and may require CPR. If the cardiac emergency is in a public place, the location aware
application will alert trained citizens in the vicinity of the need for bystander CPR. Additionally,
there is simultaneous dispatch of advanced medical care, and the citizens are directed to the nearest
location of the closest public accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Chief Koering noted that the annual cost is expected to be less than $10,000 per year. Initial
implementation and programming could be covered by a portion of the Trainer Estate funds which
were donated and earmarked for the Fire Department in 2018.
Deputy Chief Wolff stated that if approved, St. Louis Park would be the first city in Minnesota to
implement this application. He noted that in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this application has been
in use for 4 years, and over 75% of the CPR events in public places have bystander CPR underway
when EMS/FIRE arrives. He added that the alert is similar to an Amber Alert on a smart phone.
People registered for the app, who are within a quarter of a mile of a public event, will be alerted.
The alert shows on the smart phone, along with a map and the location of the AED.
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Mayor Spano noted the $10,000 per year cost and asked if there is a down side. Deputy Wolff
stated it really is a win-win for citizens and for the city, noting in St. Louis Park there are many
healthcare workers.
Mayor Spano noted there is opportunity to certify more folks in CPR and utilize more AED’s.
Councilmember Sanger stated the city should do this and couple it with more CPR training, starting
with councilmembers.
Councilmember Mavity asked if this is something the city should also discuss with Hennepin
County to see if they help deploy this throughout the area. Chief Koering stated the use of this app
is something the community needs to own.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is in favor of it and noted the Good Samaritan laws will cover
citizen involvement, so there would be no legal issues.
Councilmember Miller noted there are many incidents that happen in private residences and asked
if the application can be used in these situations. Chief Koering stated there are legal issues, so this
application may only be used in public areas.
It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with this proposal.
5. Possible Resolution for Council Adoption – Standing with All Members of the St.
Louis Park Community
Councilmember Mavity indicated she had drafted some language based on the Minneapolis
ordinance and distributed it to the council. She asked if this is something St. Louis Park wants to
address and make a statement as a city, in light of the political climate which is making people feel
more fearful. Councilmember Mavity noted this is a proposal. If, when and how the council decides
to do this, she thinks it is important to make a public statement, but not about being a sanctuary
city. She added that the city would leave it to the federal government to enforce the policies of
homeland security.
Councilmember Sanger stated she would like to adopt a resolution; however, she feels the
statement should be more general. She also suggested the council review and update the preamble
to the city charter with the intention of adding more language regarding immigration status. The
updates could be added when the revisions related to elections are incorporated.
Mayor Spano stated he would like to see more language directly from the preamble, as well, and
see this written as succinctly as possible, without getting into specifics.
Mr. Harmening stated staff will need to make sure that what council wants from a policy
perspective is consistent with what the Police Department currently does. He added that the city’s
Police Department does not proactively search out undocumented persons.
Councilmember Hallfin stated he is not in favor of doing this whatsoever, noting the council is
crossing a line into the political arena – something the council is not elected to do. He stated he
approves of how the Police Department handles these types of situations, and he would like to
know more about that. He noted this bothers him and feels this is a reaction to the recent election.
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Councilmember Brausen stated he wants more clarity. The “who we love” statement is confusing
in the draft. He stated he can be supportive of making a statement, but it seems to be stating the
obvious, because of St. Louis Park’s ongoing values and the values of the majority of the council’s
constituents.
Councilmember Hallfin asked why the city needs to reiterate it. Councilmember Brausen stated
because it is about how intrusive government will be in people’s lives if rules are handed down
from the Federal Government.
Councilmember Miller stated there seems to be a bit of a “partisan twist” to this, and it bothers
him. He would like to go back to the charter and simply say St. Louis Park has always stood with
the charter. He added that he would like to review the practices of the city’s Police Department.
Mr. Harmening stated there are a myriad of scenarios where the Police Department may have
contact with undocumented persons, and he would like to have representatives from the Police
Department attend a meeting to discuss this with the council.
Councilmember Mavity stated that according to statistics, being poor usually means you have a
criminal record. Her concern is with those who have a record of misdemeanors and how this would
be handled.
Councilmember Mavity stated she wants to be sure the bar is set high before the city starts
upsetting families, and she added she is not certain that the bar is set high enough at this point. She
added this is not about her candidate losing the election, noting it is about statements from federal
policy makers who want to ban Muslims and set up a registry, and detainment camps, and use a
deportation force. She stated this policy would be in direct response to federal policies, adding the
council needs to draw a line at the beginning and do this now.
Councilmember Lindberg stated that in terms of representing and reflecting the community,
making a statement and reaffirming our commitment is warranted. He added he wants to be
cautious that this is not a partisan reaction and noted that word choices matter. He stated reviewing
the charter is a good suggestion to start with, but he is a bit concerned about sounding political
when this should be more about the need of everyone in our community to live a safe and happy
life.
Councilmember Lindberg said he does not agree with the language used by Minneapolis, stating
it “gets into the weeds,” and St. Louis Park does not need to make these statements. He added he
would like to know the specifics of how the Police Department does their work in affirming and
building the community, noting trust is of the essence here. He asked if the city is saying we will
not cooperate with DHS, and if so, he would like to know what that would actually look like.
Councilmember Sanger stated she has concerns apart from the decision on what the council’s
action will be, adding that she is currently getting questions from the public about St. Louis Park
becoming a sanctuary city. She stated the council may need a response for residents as to the city’s
current policies and practices, and she will leave this to staff to put together.
Mr. Harmening asked who the statement’s audience would be, and if this is adopted, is it for the
general community? Councilmember Mavity answered that this is for the general community;
however, the council will need to send policy direction to staff, so there are no surprises. She added
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if council is saying it wants a lighter touch from the Police Department and how they engage with
INS, the community will need to know this.
Mayor Spano stated the council first needs to know what the Police Department is currently doing.
Then there should be a high-level discussion. He added he wants to be careful that the council sets
the goal, and staff implements it.
Councilmember Hallfin added he does not want the statement to discuss specifically the President
Elect. He added one person e-mailed him stating the council should not be doing this as this is not
where our community is. He added he wants to confirm the existing practice of the Police
Department.
Councilmember Mavity stated that on December 8, there is a gathering at a church to discuss this
issue. She added this group has been in contact with her, and this discussion may be filling a void
the city has not addressed.
Councilmember Miller stated when Obama was elected, people were scared guns would get taken
away. This is a similar issue, and it has the potential to appear partisan.
Councilmember Lindberg stated the city may face risks in losing federal funding for taking a stance
on this.
Mayor Spano stated we do not know the answer on this yet; however, it has been stated the new
administration would take away federal funding from sanctuary cities.
Councilmember Sanger stated she is also concerned about federal funding if St. Louis Park
becomes a sanctuary city.
Councilmember Mavity stated she would like to complete the resolution by the end of the year.
It was the consensus of the City Council to have staff bring back language for this document and
more information about the Police Department’s current base practices.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mayor Spano reported on his conversation with Katherine Arnold, chair of the Human Rights
Commission (HRC). He noted the HRC and MAC were not happy with how the city council study
session went two weeks ago, and that the groups were frustrated. He added they had come to the
meeting with a different sense about what it was going to be about. They felt there was hostility in
the room, and the council was being unreasonable about what the HRC was saying. The HRC is
writing a letter to the council, expressing their desire for further discussion on the race equity work,
with clearer expectations.
Councilmember Sanger asked what the HRC and MAC felt the purpose of the meeting was. Mayor
Spano stated they felt it was to be more of a dialogue and wanted to have more input on the race
equity content.
Mayor Spano stated he is sensing there is a growing level of frustration on their part, and they are
concerned why they were not a part of the race equity initiative sooner. The HRC and MAC are
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also wondering why this is only being done as an internal city staff initiative and not being done
in the community. He stated they would like to have a more substantive role in this process.
Mayor Spano stated the council needs alignment and a clearer process on interaction with all of
the city’s commissions. He added that the council needs to solidify their relationships and their
understanding of each commission. Also, the council needs to have its own house to be in order.
If the council can’t have good conversations with this group, we will have a problem.
Councilmember Brausen agreed and would like real clarity of the mission of the HRC. He added
the council needs annual meetings with all commissions and to inform the HRC what the city is
doing with race equity work.
Mayor Spano added he told the HRC the council wants to be open; however, he gets upset when
folks say the council is not doing enough, and not fast enough.
Councilmember Miller stated he strongly agrees and asked about having the HRC meet with a
smaller group of council representatives and HRC representatives instead of the full groups.
Councilmember Mavity stated currently the council meets with the commissions annually, and this
needs to continue. She added, however, she does not agree with a one-off meeting.
Councilmember Sanger agreed that meeting with the full HRC is preferred; however, the council
needs a pre-arranged purpose and an agenda for the meeting. She noted the meeting purpose must
be crystal clear, with discussion on how they can get involved in the race equity discussion.
Councilmember Mavity noted the HRC coffee and culture conversations are much aligned, and it
is time to discuss their annual plan and the council’s expectations.
Mayor Spano agreed, adding that the HRC and MAC wanted to tell the council what they felt
about the race equity effort and how they could make it better. He added the council will meet with
them, but it will need to be a constructive discussion, with agenda topics from the commission,
also.
Councilmember Hallfin stated he is happy to hear from all the commissions, either with their
chairperson in a large meeting with the full commission. But the commissions need to speak with
one voice and not many differing positions.
Councilmember Mavity pointed out when the council and staff started race equity work last year,
they were going to get their house in order before they did any public conversations. So the city
will have staff trained first, by end of this year, and then decide on the process going forward. She
stated now is the time to have the public conversation.
Councilmember Brausen agreed the conversation needs to continue with the full commission and
possibly with the trainer as facilitator.
Mayor Spano stated the discussion with the HRC and MAC can be a listening session or a back
and forth dialogue. After this, there will be more public conversations, and the commission can
help the council take the next step. He will then contact the chair and state the council is open to
meeting again with a set purpose.
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Councilmember Mavity asked if staff can write a summary about what has already been done
regarding race equity training and where we are going, so there is some context.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff will prepare this summary and the steps to get our house in order
in preparation to reach out to the community. He added the HRC and MAC can play an important
role in this discussion, as the HRC is the council’s commission and are to advise and work for the
council. He stated they are also to be a resource to the council, noting this commission is very
motivated.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
6. October 2016 Monthly Financial Report
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Minutes: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 12, 2016
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne
Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Public Works Superintendent, (Mr. Hanson),
Director of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Senior Engineering Project Manager (Mr.
Sullivan), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Human Resources Director/Deputy City Manager
(Ms. Deno), Principal Planner (Ms. McMonigal), Traffic Engineer (Mr. Iverson), Communications
and Marketing Manager (Ms. Larson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guest: Charlie Nauen and David Zoll, Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – December 19, 2016 & January 9, 2017
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed Study Session agenda for December 19 and January 9.
He noted 2017 Legislative priorities and issues that will be discussed, along with 2017 Connect
the Park.
2. Reilly Superfund Site Update
Mr. Hanson updated the council on the Reilly Superfund Site. It was noted that September, 2016,
marked the 30th anniversary of the Reilly Consent Decree and its associated Remedial Action Plan.
In anticipation of this, the city retained a law firm in July, 2013, to represent the city as legal
counsel to guide the city through the legal proceedings accompanying the 30-year review of and
potential revisions to the 1986 Consent Decree and associated Remedial Action Plan. The legal
firm also retained the engineering firm Geosyntec to provide the technical support for the effort.
Attorneys Charlie Nauen and David Zoll presented an update on the legal process and an
explanation of the potential impacts associated with Vertellus, Inc. (formerly Reilly Industries)
declaring bankruptcy.
Mr. Nauen stated the ongoing work being led by Mr. Hanson and city staff has helped to form a
good relationship with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Minnesota
Department of Health (MDH). Mr. Nauen said that the trust agreement associated with the
bankruptcy will be finalized by January, 2017, and the decree update is expected to be finalized
by September, 2017.
Mr. Zoll stated the ground water in the upper aquifer is non-drinking water and not used for
beneficial purposes. He continued there is no longer a contamination pathway to the lower aquifers
now that the multi-aquifer wells have been corrected/sealed, so there is no need for pumping water
in the upper aquifers; however, the water is being monitored, and money could be saved with no
pumping.
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Mr. Zoll added that the lower aquifer is also being monitored and still has contaminants, which are
pumped and treated in order to make sure the contaminants are kept from migrating. He added that
legal and technical teams are working on the standards and how the site is treated. The documents
will incorporate the updated technical and scientific information which will be presented to district
court.
Mr. Hanson stated for clarification, the $20 million from the insurance policy is not only for the
City of St. Louis Park, as it is the total of insurance policies over all 8 sites. Mr. Zoll stated that
legal work currently being done with the trust agreement, the bankruptcy, and the insurance, will
ensure the city is protected in the future. Mr. Hanson added there might be some compensation for
the city for installing monitoring wells.
Councilmember Miller stated he is concerned about pulling back on deep pumping, and the real
risk could be expanse of the plume.
Mr. Hanson stated any changes made to pumping in the deep aquifer was based on careful
modeling and input from the EPA and will continue to be monitored. He added that any changes
in modeling will be governed by the EPA to ensure changes do not negatively harm the plume.
Councilmember Miller asked if St. Louis Park would be responsible for anything related to
Vertellus’ obligations. Mr. Nauen stated they are looking into this, and it is all part of the
negotiations.
Councilmember Sanger asked when the consent decree expires and what obligations the city has
afterwards. She further asked if there were any caps in the original decree and if there are any
provisions where the city might be held responsible for remedial action.
Mr. Nauen stated the consent decree does not expire and that is why the city must go back to court
to make changes over time. He added there are no caps in the agreement, and although Reilly is
responsible for the plumes, it is still unknown what obligations Reilly may have after their
bankruptcy.
Councilmember Sanger also asked if Vertellus is out of business, if there is anything in the consent
agreement stating the city would be responsible or if there would be joint liabilities. Mr. Nauen
stated legal will work on this in the agreement. He continued the joint liability was divided between
parties, and they continue to look out for the interests of City of St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Hallfin asked about the water that is pumped, then dumped and wasted, and what
happens to the water that is not used.
Mr. Zoll stated this water is discharged and treated downstream. Half of the water goes to sanitary
discharge, and the city pays for this. He added it is cleaned by the Met Council sanitary system
and then ultimately goes into the Mississippi River. The other water is treated and discharged to
Minnehaha Creek.
Councilmember Mavity stated currently and for the last 30 years the city has been paying $500,000
per year to test the water, and technologies have changed in 30 years. She asked what will be done
differently to ensure safe water. Mr. Hanson stated the city will treat the site as if it is brand new
but with the advantage of 30 years of experience. He added this is the reason we ask agencies to
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let the city use updated standards, which allows the city to use the most stringent standards for
testing.
Councilmember Mavity asked Mr. Hanson what he estimates the annual cost will be. Mr. Hanson
stated he did not know but added he expects ongoing monitoring costs to increase.
Councilmember Mavity asked if this testing is evidence based or best practice based on evidence
and data. Mr. Zoll stated it is based on a site in Bemidji with the same contaminants.
Councilmember Lindberg appreciated the comments, noting it is good to have clarity. He added it
is important to make sure we do this good work to ensure the quality of our drinking water, adding
that he has confidence in this process.
Councilmember Brausen added he agrees with Councilmember Lindberg. He added he is not a
scientist but knows ultimately the city has a responsibility for its citizens to have safe drinking
water. Councilmember Brausen added that he trusts staff and the attorneys on this process.
Mayor Spano added that making drinking water safe for St. Louis Park is our number one priority.
He stated it is good to have new standards applied and mechanisms in place for a regular review
process so that the city is at safe levels going forward.
Mr. Zoll suggested that a regular or automatic review of the decree would be preferred especially
if a new standard is adopted or if a standard is raised or lowered.
Councilmember Sanger asked if the issues with the Reilly site are related to issues with Water
Treatment Plant #4. Mr. Zoll stated there is no link between Water Treatment Plant #4 and the
Reilly site. He added that regulators also recognize the contaminants are not tied to Water
Treatment Plant #4.
Mayor Spano noted he is pleased to hear the city has a better relationship with the EPA and MDH
and that the city’s number one priority is safe drinking water. He added it is good to know the
regulators are partners with the city on this and that everyone is listening to each other.
3. Water Treatment Plant #4 Update
Mr. Harmening presented the report, noting staff has been working on two major efforts associated
with Water Treatment Plant #4 to ensure St. Louis Park continues to provide high quality, safe
drinking water:
1) Although repeated testing by the MDH has confirmed the city’s water is safe to drink and
meets all drinking water standards, staff has partnered with the MDH to develop an interim
solution to lower the VOC levels at Water Treatment Plant #4.
2) Staff has also partnered with the MPCA to design permanent upgrades to Water Treatment
Plants #4 and #6, to ensure that identified contaminants can be treated down to published
advisory levels. Although both designs are anticipated to be completed in June 2017, staff will
provide council with an update on possible construction options for Water Treatment Plant #4
since as an active drinking water well there may be benefits to moving up the construction
date.
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Mr. Harmening added that every municipal water system has contaminants in it, and the MDH
reviews these to be sure the levels don’t get too high. Mr. Harmening confirmed that Water
Treatment Plant #4 levels have increased, and that is a concern. However, the city is working on a
short-term and a long-term solution to this problem. Testing is being conducted every other week
at Water Treatment Plant #4, and the MDH is also testing to watch the VOC levels.
Mr. Harmening added that TCE levels have recently increased at Water Treatment Plant 4 so the
city is in conversation with the MDH about a long-term solution to take care of this. He added staff
wanted to bring this issue to the council’s attention and also note that it is being monitored closely.
Mr. Harmening noted that costs for a permanent fix are now at $4.3-4.4 million. The city could
pursue a bonding process and also speak with legislators in January. The plant could be upgraded
with additional features at a later date, which would lower the initial upgrade costs.
Councilmember Brausen asked about the levels of TCE, noting the MPCA shows 5.0 as the highest
level allowed and that MDH suggests .4 be the highest level. He asked about this discrepancy. Mr.
Hanson stated the MDH updates their standards more frequently than the EPA, and state agencies
update standards specific to each of their states. He added this change occurred in 2013, so it is
relatively recent.
Councilmember Miller stated the staff report, which says the city’s water is safe, is a relative term.
The city has to be careful because the water doesn’t meet all safety levels, and water safety is so
important. Councilmember Miller added he is concerned about the message going out to the
community on water safety and asked how soon the EPA will be able to find the responsible source
of the VOC’s. Mr. Hanson stated the standards are all being met, and the MDH has the authority
to shut down the well if any standards are exceeded. He added the MPCA is working to find the
responsible sources for the VOC problem, noting it is a heavily legal issue and very complicated.
Councilmember Sanger asked what TCE’s are and what harm they cause to humans. She also
asked about interim solutions, and noted that many have asked why Water Treatment Plant #4
cannot be shut down and not used at all. She added water safety seems to be in the eye of the
beholder, and people have different views of what is safe and what isn’t. As long as the MDH has
not shut down Water Treatment Plant #4, the council should be satisfied with that.
Mr. Hanson responded to Councilmember Sanger’s question about TCE’s, explaining that VOC’s
are volatile organic compounds; are expected carcinogens, and are more impactful on the young.
He noted that the last few months that the levels of VOC have gone up and, therefore, the frequency
of testing has also gone up, in order that the council can make the most informed decisions.
Councilmember Lindberg stated his concern is about perception versus the reality of whether the
city’s drinking water is safe or not. He added that the city pays highly qualified staff to ensure the
health and safety of the water, and this is of the utmost importance. He stated the city needs to be
careful with the language used on this issue, and he appreciates the staff report and information
shared. He asked what staff’s recommendation is.
Councilmember Hallfin added that he drinks city water right out of the tap and will continue to do
so. He noted there have been studies on bottled water, and many have contaminants to some
degree, also. Councilmember Hallfin stated somehow these VOC contaminants end up in our city
water. Now the city is stuck with a problem that was not of our doing.
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Mr. Hanson noted that with the many wells drilled, which were multi-aquifer, it is likely the
contaminants were transferred from one aquifer to another.
Mr. Harmening stated staff recommends to either stay on the current path or continue with the
short-term approach. Another option would be to shut down Water Treatment Plant #4, not because
it is not safe, but because there is nothing more important than the trust of our community. The
EPA and MPCA may require the city to pump and dump water. Mr. Harmening continued that the
other option would be to get the permanent fix done and move on. He added this is a major well,
and if it is shut down and there is a major fire event, the city would have to rely on other cities’
water or only open Water Treatment Plant #4 in cases of extreme emergency.
Councilmember Mavity stated this last option was not included in the staff report and comes as a
surprise to her. She added the city needs to rely on its professional staff to hire good people to
inform everyone. She asked if these three staff recommendations are equally safe and equal in cost.
Councilmember Mavity added she has concerns about closing down Water Treatment Plant #4,
noting she needs more information. She stated St. Louis Park has not studied other cities’ water,
so the idea that we might have to hook up to another community’s water supply does not sound
right. She does not want to rely on other communities.
Mr. Harmening assured the council that the City of Minnetonka water is held to the same standards
as St. Louis Park, and this would only be done in an emergency situation. He added that this option
was brought up late as a possible way to build trust and to help alleviate concerns,
Councilmember Miller stated he strongly believes that water quality is our #1 priority and would
like to pursue the $4 million plan for permanent fixes. He added he is hopeful there will be some
federal funding and strongly recommends the city shut down the plant and take the
recommendation from staff. He noted if the council does not go with the permanent fix solution,
they are saying we are still sending out sub-standard water to the community. We need to make
this solution happen as quickly as possible.
Councilmember Sanger stated she takes exception with Councilmember Miller’s calling the city’s
water sub-standard. She noted if the MDH says our water is safe, we can keep drinking it. If the
council shuts down Water Treatment Plant #4, we are sending a mixed message. She added the
council needs to trust our staff of professionals and not second guess them. She added that many
have said to her this is much ado about nothing, and she does not want to go to great lengths to
shut down Water Treatment Plant #4 when there is no scientific evidence.
Mr. Harmening stated he wants to make it clear that his suggestion to shut down Water Treatment
Plant #4 is not because the city has sub-standard water. He noted his reason is to make sure we
maintain the public trust.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is not a scientist or engineer but feels the city’s primary
responsibility is to have safe drinking water. He added that he cares and also that his grandchildren
drink this water. He stated the city must rely on scientific evidence and keep testing the water. He
is comfortable relying on the city’s professional staff and following staff recommendations on
using temporary solutions.
Councilmember Brausen stated the council has to be fiscally responsible. Also, there may be new
contaminants later. We can never attain perfect water. He added there is no absolute guarantee the
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city will get the responsible companies to pay for clean-up, and it is the city’s responsibility to do
so. He stated he prefers to do the long-term fix in 2017.
Mr. Hanson added that this afternoon he had a design review with the agencies in preparation for
the permanent fix. He stated the current levels of VOC’s are expected to increase, so something
will need to be done with a permanent fix. He also added the upgrades will only get more expensive
over time due to inflation, so the sooner the plant can be built the better.
Mayor Spano stated this conversation has been going on for a long time, and we want our cit y
drinking water to be safe. He stated the interim fix has helped to ease the burden on taxpayers.
However, he has a different view on it now and is in favor of the long-term fix. He noted the
bonding bill from the state will be a questionable source of funding; however, he still would like
to see this project done in an economical way. He advocates expediting the long-term solution,
while not anticipating any funds from the state; continuing to monitor Water Treatment Plant #4;
and continuing the discussion, especially if the studies still show contaminants.
It was the consensus of the council to move forward with the permanent fix and the building of the
treatment plant.
Councilmember Lindberg noted the preliminary levy is set and asked how the city would fund the
project. Mr. Harmening answered that the city would finance it like all other capital projects - with
water funds and issue GO revenue bonds, paid back by users of the system. He explained that the
city’s residents currently pay quarterly rates into the water and utility funds. These rates would be
adjusted in order to finance the project, and there would be time to plan to do the financing
beginning in 2018.
Councilmember Sanger agreed with this plan and added staff will need to do a more robust job to
inform residents about the current status of the city’s water quality, and the facts and plans for the
situation. She noted there is much misinformation in the community that needs to be addressed.
4. Connect the Park Gap Sidewalk Segments
Mr. Sullivan stated that to ensure the city is being responsive to the momentum caused by the
Connect the Park initiative and to keep the plan updated in light of community feedback, staff
brings proposed plan amendments to the council on an annual basis. As a part of this process, staff
has been directed to identify gap sidewalk segments and bring them forward for consideration as
part of the annual Pavement Management and Connect the Park construction contracts. During the
public process for the 2017 projects, a number of policy questions came up in the form of feedback
from residents.
Mr. Sullivan stated that staff would like the council to consider these questions prior to the next
public input meeting. He noted this feedback is needed prior to the public hearing in 2017.
Additionally, staff would like to be sure the policies are representative of the direction of the
council.
Ms. Heiser asked one of the questions about how staff should treat existing sidewalk sections with
gaps if the council makes the decision not to construct the gap segments.
Councilmember Miller stated the city is trying to build a network of sidewalks, so she is not sure
why the city would not fill in the missing segments.
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Councilmember Sanger stated she does not think this is a one size fits all situation. She added that
some situations are related to public safety or traffic. Additionally, some of the existing sidewalk
segments are small, and portions are being removed for utilities. If there is not a public safety
issue, and the decision is made to not construct the gap, then the city should take out the whole
sidewalk, unless there is a request from residents to leave it in. Councilmember Sanger added this
should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Mr. Sullivan agreed these should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Councilmember Sanger noted that tall retaining walls can also be an issue for consideration. She
added that these areas can create a safety concern where there is a drop-off and nowhere to place
shoveled snow.
Councilmember Lindberg agreed with Councilmember Sanger that there are situations where the
status quo option makes most sense, but there are other situations that should be reviewed on a
case-by-case basis.
Councilmember Brausen stated there is no need for sidewalks on both sides of the street. This will
also be a cost savings, especially now when the city will be spending money on a water treatment
plant, as well.
Councilmember Mavity stated staff is looking for guidelines or guidance here. She suggested the
city trend toward walkability when there is a choice and move toward pedestrian safety whenever
possible. She added in some situations there are cost or safety concerns where moving more toward
walkability will not be the choice.
Councilmember Hallfin agreed with Councilmember Brausen stating if there is a full sidewalk on
the other side of the street, then it is not needed on both sides. He also agreed the city is building
a system, but each project is situational.
Councilmember Lindberg agreed with Councilmembers Brausen and Hallfin and stated if it makes
sense and there is a synergy in making connections, then the gap should be filled. He added this
can be reviewed during the upcoming visioning process as well.
Mr. Harmening asked if it would be helpful if staff made a proposal to the council for all these
blocks and segments versus going through the blocks matrix section by section.
Councilmember Mavity stated that this would help council, especially for the upcoming study
session in January.
Councilmember Lindberg agreed and asked staff to come back with recommendations for council
to review and decide upon.
Ms. Heiser stated staff will put together recommendations for the individual sidewalk segments
and bring them back to council with metrics for review.
Councilmember Mavity said that when staff brings back the report, it would also be helpful to
know if and when folks are expected to walk in the street versus on a sidewalk.
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5. Boards and Commissions Annual Appointment Process
Ms. Deno discussed the plan for the annual appointment process of boards and commissions. All
commissioners will complete new applications. The council will screen the applicants and tell staff
who they would like to interview.
Councilmember Sanger stated the interviews should not take place on Saturdays or at least not
only on Saturdays. She preferred they be conducted over two Mondays, prior to study sessions.
Councilmember Mavity asked staff to provide interview questions that are informative and more
specific. She also suggested minimizing the number of people interviewed and asked that
candidates bring more information about why they are the best candidate, such as if they possess
unique assets, skills, or perspectives to bring to a commission.
Councilmember Miller stated the scoring table also needs improvement and to be streamlined. He
added there needs to be fewer data points on the scoring table.
Councilmember Lindberg stated that the council needs to clearly establish and articulate
expectations of our commission members. He added that the council also needs to establish an
actual process by which real work plans are completed and to provide clarity on roles of boards
and commissions. Councilmember Lindberg added commissions are advisory and useful;
however, some of the benefits of the commissions have been lost because the council has not set
expectations.
Councilmember Brausen asked about Planning Commission and this application process. Ms.
Deno noted the Planning Commission will be treated the same.
Councilmember Brausen agreed with Councilmember Lindberg that the council needs to define
the mission of each commission, the process in giving assignments, and how the commission
reports back to the council.
Councilmember Mavity asked how vacancies are handled and if applications are held by staff to
refer back to if needed at a later date. She prefers a more automatic process for filling vacancies
on commissions.
Mayor Spano added it would be beneficial to have three alternates for each commission, so as to
have commissioners in place to fill out a term, if needed.
Ms. Deno stated staff would implement council’s recommendations into the 2017 process and
thanked the council for their input.
6. Vision Steering Committee Appointments
Ms. McMonigal and Ms. Larson presented. They explained the Vision Steering Committee will
serve as a liaison between the community and the council throughout the vision process. Steering
Committee members are ideally visionary, entrepreneurial, and innovative in approaching the
future. They are able to think outside the box, and positively about the future of St. Louis Park.
The council asked that the Steering Committee include a diverse group of individuals representing
a range of demographics and sectors in the city.
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Ms. McMonigal added that the Communications and Outreach Committee identified potential
Steering Committee members, and the council also suggested additional potential members.
Invitations were sent asking individuals to submit a “Statement of Interest,” and 23 statements
were received. The council was presented with the list of names and affiliations of the applicants,
as well as a map showing the neighborhoods/wards of the applicants.
Ms. McMonigal stated that the Communications and Outreach Committee recommends that the
Council choose nine members, with two members from each ward in order to provide a
geographical distribution and representation of different areas within the community, plus one
youth member. The applicants are evenly distributed by gender, and sectors represented include
neighborhood leaders, schools, business owners, faith communities, recreation, health, arts, and
multi-family housing. Many applicants have been volunteers for the city.
Councilmember Hallfin asked to see the list of usual subjects, and if there is no list, he asked
council and staff to stop referring to the term “list of usual subjects.” He also noted there are many
people across all four wards on the list, and staff should get suggestions on potential applicants
from ward residents, as well.
Councilmember Mavity stated the council needs to review the list, then take a step back and review
again in order to create balance.
Councilmember Sanger added it would be fine to pick two members from her ward; however,
some of the strongest candidates do not live in her ward, so one person could come from her ward,
and three from another ward.
Councilmember Miller added he would like to present someone who is not from his ward.
Mayor Spano stated he is more interested in looking at the candidate’s background and experience,
and what folks are bringing to the table. He suggested that each councilmember weigh in on their
preferred candidates, find those in common, and then add others.
The councilmembers discussed each of their own choices for members of the Steering Committee.
Each councilmember recommended people from their ward and others they preferred from the list
of prospects presented by staff.
The council agreed on the following members for the Vision Steering Committee: Lynette, Matt,
Amaya, Justin, Rachel, Lisa, George, Julie, and Curt.
Mayor Spano also noted he had met with Katherine Arnold, the chair of the Human Rights
Commission (HRC), about the visioning process. Ms. Arnold noted the HRC feels they have not
been part of the process to develop the Steering Committee.
Councilmember Mavity stated that while the Steering Committee will be important to the visioning
process, the HRC should be aware that their commission members can have an impact on this
process by being facilitators and trainers. She added this process needs the HRC at the table to
assist in having robust conversations.
Mayor Spano agreed the HRC needs to be part of this process and added the council will meet
with all of the city’s commissions in January.
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Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Councilmember Mavity noted she recently attended the Allies of St. Louis Park meeting where
great table conversations occurred about making sure people feel welcome to the city. She added
that she read the city’s preamble at the meeting, which speaks to the rights of citizens, noting it
would be positive to add this to the city’s website also. Councilmember Mavity also stated she
would like to bring the resolution forward as soon as possible. The council agreed to present it at
the December 19th council meeting. Councilmember Hallfin, however, did not think the resolution
should be brought forward at all.
Councilmember Sanger added the charter commission should review the preamble as it relates to
immigration.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
7. History of Housing Code Research and Zoning Amendments 2006-2016
8. Financial Management Policies Update
9. Follow up: Preservation of Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)
10. Public Art Programs/Contributions
11. Update on 4900 Excelsior Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
12. Wooddale Bridge Improvements
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approval of City Disbursements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the
period of November 26 through December 23, 2016.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council desire to approve City disbursements in
accordance with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
SUMMARY: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the City Council
to review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by physical check
and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Review and approval of the information
follows the City’s Charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal
stewardship.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: City Disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, Accounting Clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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9,944.17
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60,000.00
96.91A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
96.91
50.40ABELSON, SHARON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.40
181.17ABERNATHY, LISA ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
181.17
1,683.00ABRAKADOODLEARTOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,683.00
900.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
900.00
70.00ACME TOOLS INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
70.00
41,663.10ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
29,748.16SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
71,411.26
1,350.00AHLMAN'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,350.00
2,112.00ALADTEC INC OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,112.00
353.31ALBRECHT, MARY PROSECUTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
353.31
598.43ALL AMERICAN ARENA PRODUCTS ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
598.43
474.74ALLEGRAPUBLIC WORKS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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474.74
2,500.00ALLIANCE BUILDERS ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
2,500.00
957.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
957.00
27.55ALLIANCE TITLE LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
27.55
540.00ALPHA VIDEO AND AUDIO INC TV PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
98,925.00TV PRODUCTION OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
99,465.00
1,225.10AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT SOIL TESTING SERVICES
1,225.10
17.25AMOAPIM STEVEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
17.25
1,120.00ANDERSON RACE MANAGEMENT SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,120.00
75.15ANDERSON RYAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
75.15
293.16ANGELINISWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
293.16
1,504.26APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,504.26
1,507.60ARCGIS SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,507.60
211.41ARMSTRONG NATHANIEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
211.41
64.00ASAP UNDERGROUND INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
64.00
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762.16ASET SUPPLY AND PAPER INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
762.16
1,159.97ASPEN EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,159.97
3,985.00ASPEN LAWN SERVICE/SIPE'S ENTERPRISES IN ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
3,985.00
48.91ASPEN MILLS OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
269.95OPERATIONSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING
318.86
173.38AT&T MOBILITY CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
173.38
895.00ATHLETICA SPORT SYSTEM ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
895.00
262.60ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
7,692.43MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7,955.03
49.75ATOMIC RECYCLING FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
49.75PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
49.75WATER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
284.50VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
433.75
1,142.25AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,142.25
7,670.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
5,550.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,820.00WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
16,040.00
95.83BARKER, BOB COMPANY POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
95.83
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4,695.00BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,695.00
509.37BARNUM GATE SERVICES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
509.37
BARR ENGINEERING CO STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
22,005.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
22,005.00
1,000.00BARTON SAND & GRAVEL CO WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,000.00
21.99BATTERIES + BULBS SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS
21.99
80.55BAUER TRACEY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
80.55
916.91BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
916.91
19.25BELL JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
19.25
190.00BERDAL KARIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
190.00
7.29BERENS SARAH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
7.29
144.74BERTELSON ONE SOURCE FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
144.74
3,582.50-BIRDAIR INC.PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
76,500.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
72,917.50
984.00BLOMSNESS, MATT EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
984.00
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2,522.60BLOOMINGTON, CITY OF REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,522.60
1,707.44BOE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,707.44
7,700.00BOGART, PEDERSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,700.00
181.95BOKNEVITZ STACY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
181.95
167.50BOLTON & MENK INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,224.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,391.50
14,000.00BORMANN CONSTRUCTION INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
14,000.00
222.67BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
222.67
6,224.00BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,224.00
3,670.00BRIDGET GOTHBERG BG CONSULTING HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
125.00CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
4,295.00
200.00BROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
504.13BROWNDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
504.13
570.26BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
570.26
104.00BUDGET EXTERIORS INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
104.00
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690.00BUNKER PARK STABLE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
690.00
146.87BURNET TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
146.87
39.98BURNS SUSAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
39.98
135.60BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
135.60
14,045.17CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
2,541.00ENGINEERING G & A LEGAL SERVICES
3,455.06CABLE TV G & A LEGAL SERVICES
5,782.95STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
231.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
693.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
742.50WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
82.50SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES
2,427.00ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY LEGAL SERVICES
30,000.18
34.98CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.98
29.83CASTERTON TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
29.83
8,743.59CDW GOVERNMENT INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5,522.96TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT TELEPHONE
158.28CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
14,424.83
789.95CEDAR SMALL ENGINE PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS
789.95
900.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
900.00
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15,000.00CENTER FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION INC GENERAL FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15,000.00
2,074.84CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
50.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
50.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
2,759.89WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
153.88REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
60.15SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
101.21SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
451.26PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
42.82WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
85.98NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
5,830.03
10,600.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENT
10,600.00
261.60CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
261.60
225.00CHAMBERLIN STEPHEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
225.00
319.94CHET'S SHOES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
319.94
8.11CHRISTISON CLAIRE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
8.11
322.50CHUX SCREEN PRINTING WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
322.50
7,805.00CI UTILITIES TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
7,805.00
316.11CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
56.21FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
537.26WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
259.95VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
433.61VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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1,603.14
339.53CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
150.71ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
638.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
487.38ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
1.94ADMINISTRATION G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES
57.99HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
43.65HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
908.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
10.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
144.41HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
195.00COMM & MARKETING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
99.00COMM & MARKETING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
32.32IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
173.40IT G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
19.81IT G & A TRAINING
225.00ASSESSING G & A TRAINING
40.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
123.61FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
110.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A LICENSES
6.78POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
310.71POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
3,201.30POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
32.36POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
50.00CLERICALTRAINING
7.17OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
70.12OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
35.40OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
1,186.75OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
60.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,560.70OPERATIONSSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
50.36OPERATIONSHEALTH & WELLNESS
56.97OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
890.58INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
61.94ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
334.88ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
335.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
119.95PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
239.00CABLE TV G & A NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
32.04TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
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2,573.86TV PRODUCTION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
258.00HOUSING REHAB G & A TRAINING
916.21WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
195.54WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
2,219.83SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
43.19SOLID WASTE G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
20.00ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
461.13TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1.88ORGANIZED REC G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES
51.45SOFTBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
681.64SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
643.92HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,861.41INACTIVE - YOUTH PRGMS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
90.36LITTLE TOT PLAYTIME GENERAL SUPPLIES
634.39NATURAL RESOURCES G & A TRAINING
94.91WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
450.00WESTWOOD G & A TRAINING
294.05HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
60.00HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
237.94REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
441.00ARENA MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
26.77VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
279.59VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
149.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
35.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MEETING EXPENSE
26,162.83
70.97CLARK DEBBY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
70.97
21,530.26COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
21,530.26
31.89COMCASTOPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
38.46OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
189.70WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
11.99REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
272.04
57.19COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
9,848.40WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
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ObjectVendorBU Description
9,905.59
649.75COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP SUB HENN EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
649.75
15.85CONLON PETER & LAURA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.85
695.00CONRAD, KEVIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
695.00
3,653.32CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSUR
3,653.32
220.32CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
220.32
1,894.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,894.00
10,530.00COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,530.00
1,889.76CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC - DARE DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,889.76
350.95CREATIVE SERVICES OF NEW ENGLAND POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
350.95
28.20CROWN MARKING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
28.20
301.09CUB FOODS POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
301.09
1,038.98-CURB MASTERS, INC.PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
20,779.51PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
19,740.53
1,261.98CUSTOM HOSE TECH INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,261.98
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1,039.50CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,089.00SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
973.50SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
841.50SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,485.00SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
822.25SSD #6 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,485.00SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,735.75
1,137.93CUSTOM REFRIGERATION INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,137.93
1,591.00D&B POWER ASSOCIATES INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,591.00
1,104.05-DAKA CORPORATION PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
22,081.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
20,976.95
454.18DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
454.68REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
908.86
1,200.00DATAWORKS PLUS LLC IT G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,200.00
10.98DCA TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
10.98
52.00DEANS PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
52.00
2,000.00DEFORGE ANTHONY & KATIE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
81.17WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
2,081.17
7.59DELEGARD TOOL CO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS
7.59
11,154.26DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
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11,154.26
150.00DEX MEDIA EAST LLC ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISING
150.00
1,900.00-DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
38,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
20,221.45PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
56,321.45
4,169.67DJ KRANZ CO INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
4,169.67
8.97DNRNATURAL RESOURCES G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
8.97
4,718.53DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
4,718.53
30.39DORHOLT LEE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
30.39
147.22DRABEK ARLENE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
147.22
4,388.00DYNAMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
4,388.00
5,105.26-EBERT CONSTRUCTION PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
108,013.11PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
102,907.85
241.50ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
1,308.00SOLID WASTE G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,549.50
47.31EDINA REALTY TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
47.31
150.00EDINA SQUIRT C GREEN ROC ICE RENTAL (Non-Taxable)RENT REVENUE
150.00
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150.00EDINA U19 ROC ICE RENTAL (Non-Taxable)RENT REVENUE
150.00
3,975.00-EGAN COMPANIES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
65,915.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
4,006.31WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
65,946.31
250.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ESCROWS
125.00ESCROWS
115.00FINANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
490.00
23.54ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE INC ADMINISTRATION G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
23.54
1,385.60ELECTRIC PUMP INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
200.00PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,585.60
1,581.48EMBEDDED SYSTEMS INC OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1,581.48
133.72EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,492.12GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,625.84
2,583.44EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,583.44
175.34ENGLISH ALEXANDRA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
175.34
4,144.56ENTERPRISE FM TRUST EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT
4,144.56
1,170.00ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,170.00
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122.00EPIC SECURITY PROFESSIONALS INC PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
122.00
154.24ER SOLUTIONS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
154.24
95.00ERESEV DMITRY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
95.00
85.61ERICKSON, RUTH REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
85.61
1,325.00ESCAPE FIRE PROTECTION LLC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,325.00
1,500.00ESTATE OF MYRTLE MONROE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,500.00
15.03EVERS PAT & JACKIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.03
274.62EXECUTIVE TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
274.62
780.15FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
780.15
1,000.00FALK DAVID ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
38,368.03FARBER SOUND INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
38,368.03
52.84FASTENAL COMPANY OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
35.17SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
56.61REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
144.62
32.18FEINBERG, GREG FAMILY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.18
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680.44FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
680.44
295.00FIELD TRAINING SOLUTIONS POLICE G & A TRAINING
295.00
121.00FIRE SAFETY USA INC OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
45.00OPERATIONSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING
166.00
2,370.00-FLYNN MIDWEST LP PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
47,400.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
45,030.00
1,065.66FORCE AMERICA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,065.66
304.46FORSMARK PETER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
304.46
25.70FOSTER TIM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
25.70
159.84FRANCIS, ERICK ENGINEERING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
159.84
64.00FRANKLIN PLUMBING, BENJAMIN INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
64.00
139.98FRATTALONE'S/SAINT LOUIS PARK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
10.99PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
150.97
1,089.00-FRONTIER FIRE PROTECTION INC.PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
19,471.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
532.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
18,914.50
500.00FV SECURE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
500.00
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17.04GAGNER HENRY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
17.04
1,575.00GARAGE FLOOR COATING OF MN FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,575.00
437.50GAUEN NEIL GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
437.50
15.00GESELLCHEN JESSICA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.00
1,248.65GILBERT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,248.65
286.21GLEASON PRINTING COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
286.21
144.88GOLD ROBERT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
144.88
6,500.00GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY INC PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S PREPAID EXPENSES
6,500.00
672.30GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
672.30
117.59GORDON DERRICK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
117.59
70.00GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
70.00
5,000.00GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,000.00
96.53GRAFIX SHOPPE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
96.53
7.44GRAINGER INC, WW GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
7.44
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216.78GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
216.78
7,000.00GREAT LAKE HOME BUILDERS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
7,000.00
179.05-GREAT NORTHERN LANDSCAPES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
3,581.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
3,401.95
3,270.00GREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
3,270.00
77.24GREEN HORIZONS WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
77.24
3,800.00-GRESSER COMPANIES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
76,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
72,200.00
61.29GROFF BRENDA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
61.29
3,200.00GROTH SEWER & WATER WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,200.00
250.00GRUDT LOUIS GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
30.40GUMM ANDREW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
30.40
150.00GUROVITSCH, JAMES ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
150.00
460.24HACH CO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
460.24
7,938.00HAGE CONCRETE WORKS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,938.00
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29.87HAGER PAUL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
29.87
210.26HAIGHT SETH & ANNE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
210.26
2,584.89HALLFIN, STEVE ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
2,584.89
120.00HAMM BRIAN D.& JENNIFER RAE BANKS- HAMM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
120.00
88.00HANSEN, CALEB INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSES
88.00
1,901.30HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,901.30
41.57HAZELETT JULIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
41.57
157.00HEALTHPARTNERSHUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
157.00
918.82HEDBERG SUPPLY MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
31.84REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
950.66
72.59HELBERG, KRIS OPERATIONS TRAINING
72.59
637.00HELLERUD, JORDAN EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
637.00
39.48HELWIG VICTORIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
39.48
335.18HENNEPIN COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,476.86ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGE
2,812.04
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2,568.00HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER OPERATIONS TRAINING
2,568.00
103.50HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENT & REAL ESTATE ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
103.50
2,884.29HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER GENERAL FUND G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
550.00IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
2,396.82POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,549.24POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
2,508.30OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
106.822010D FIRE STAT DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
71.222014A GO DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
71.222016A GO DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
106.82PARK IMPROVEMENT G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
213.65TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
232.16PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
11,690.54
5,885.36HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE POLICE G & A SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEES
5,885.36JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEES
11,770.72
1,356.25-HIGH FIVE ERECTORS II, INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
27,125.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
25,768.75
121.34HILDESTAD, JODIE HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE MEETING EXPENSE
121.34
325.56HOBBS RANDY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
325.56
977.49HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
43.85ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS
87.96ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
22.04ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
53.86DAMAGE REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
49.88PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
569.60WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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47.52REILLY BUDGET OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
129.59PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
149.40PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
6.88SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
142.45WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,009.62REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
83.52ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,373.66
254,500.00HOMES WITHIN REACH HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET LOANS RECEIVABLE - CURRENT
254,500.00
92.34HOPPE, MARK ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
92.34
3,554.68HTPO INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
3,554.68
1,200.00HUBBARD AMY & GEOFFREY KOEHE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,200.00
1,558.90I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
1,558.90
259.00IAFC MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
259.00
38.00IATNVEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
38.00
206.95ICCINSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
206.95
1,800.00IDENTISYSTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,800.00
605.00IMAGE 360 HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
605.00
528.32IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
528.32SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
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528.31SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
528.31STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
2,113.26
212.76INDELCOGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
15.25ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
344.80PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
572.81
3,000.00INMAN NEIL ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,000.00
2,218.59INTEGRA TELECOM IT G & A TELEPHONE
2,218.59
87.77INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
578.41UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
179.98GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
846.16
50.00IPMA-HR MINNESOTA HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
50.00
423.50IRON MOUNTAIN TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
423.50
260.44I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
260.44
525.00ITERIS INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
525.00
68.24IVERSON CHRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
68.24
65.05J & D 14-93 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
65.05
265.20J & F REDDY RENTS ADMINISTRATION G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
265.20
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164.00J&M CONCRETE INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
164.00
108,275.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
108,275.00
30.02JANSSEN CYNTHIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
30.02
3,930.65JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
3,930.65
32.38JERRY'S HARDWARE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
95.24PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.62SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
136.24
729.00JESSEN PRESS INC COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
485.00COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,214.00
3,920.00JOBS FOUNDATION/TECH DUMP SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,920.00
600.00JOHNSON BRETT OPERATIONS TRAINING
600.00
35.02JOHNSON WAYNE & RACHEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
35.02
85.00JOHNSON, LAUREN INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
85.00
78.49JOHNSON, SETH REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
78.49
2,816.10JONES KATRINA EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
2,816.10
9,665.00JULIUS B. NELSON & SON, INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
9,665.00
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22.21KAYAK PROPERTIES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
22.21
40.00KEATING BRITTNEY WARMING HOUSES RENT REVENUE
40.00
503.08KELLER, JASMINE Z EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
503.08
72.00KIDCREATE STUDIO ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
72.00
2,621.50KIEHNE JESSICA INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
2,621.50
16,246.15KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
16,246.15
370.60KRUGE-AIR INC BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
300.30BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
670.90
43.53LABONNE DEBORAH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
43.53
20.53LAHR JASON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
20.53
171.17LAND TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
171.17
163.36LARSON, JH CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
163.36
2,674.05LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
2,674.05
45.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
45.00
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3,075.00LEOTEK ELECTRONICS USA LLC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
3,075.00
616.40LEWIS, DON POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
616.40
1,025.78LIBERTY ENVELOPE COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,025.78
123.50LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING SERVICES MN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
123.50
3,666.01LINAEMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
3,666.01
156.52LITIN PAPER, PACKAGING & CONVERTING POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
156.52
128.50LOCKGUARD INC REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
128.50
16,863.06LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
16,863.06
747.38LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
207.00POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
4,200.00E-911 PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,154.38
12,040.00LOGISTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
12,040.00
100.00LONDON BRUCE POLICE G & A TRAINING
1,985.46EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
2,085.46
3,026.20LUBE-TECH & PARTNERS LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
210.00BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
3,236.20
868.70-M&P ENGINEERING & SURVEYING ASSOC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
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4,077.20PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
3,208.50
950.83MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
950.83
100.00MAHCOINSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
100.00
20.00MAMAADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
20.00
13,445.41MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
13,445.41
100.00MARKGRAF RICHARD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
100.00
201.54MASTER TECHNOLOGY GROUP PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
201.54
56.65MATHESON TRI-GAS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
56.65
200.00MAXWELL MONIQUE OPERATIONS TRAINING
200.00
89.44MCCONACHIE PATRICK & PATRICIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
89.44
16.74MCCONNELL LAUREN CLERICAL TRAVEL/MEETINGS
16.74
36.00MCFOAADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
36.00
119.05MCHUGH, JOHN T HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
7.28TV PRODUCTION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
126.33
138.39MCKENNA, ERIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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138.39
13.01MENARDSDAMAGE REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
103.45WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
87.74PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
226.48WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
167.88REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
598.56
690.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
690.00
381,323.25METROPOLITAN COUNCIL INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
10,214.78REILLY BUDGET CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
355,300.85SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
746,838.88
145.00MHAINSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
145.00
242.91MICRO CENTER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
242.91
352.02MIKE'S FALCONRY SUPPLIES WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
352.02
1,500.00MILL CITY HARDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,500.00
8.96MILLER MATTHEW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
8.96
420.30MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
420.30
450.00MINNEAPOLIS POWDERCOATING PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
176.27MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITS
176.27
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147.66MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
147.66
21,558.00MINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
21,558.00
1,240.00MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY REILLY BUDGET OTHER
1,240.00
120.00MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
120.00
155.43MINNESOTA TROPHIES & GIFTS POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
155.43
232.00MINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
232.00
100.00MINUTEMAN PRESS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
100.00
363.60MINVALCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
363.60
20.00MN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
20.00
475.00MOBILE WELD MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
475.00
1,268.35-MOLIN CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
25,367.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
24,098.65
16.00MONSON JENNIFER COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
16.00
875.00MPCASTREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
875.00
125.00MPELRAHUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
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125.00
882.00MRPABASKETBALLSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
510.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,392.00
85.00MS RELOCATION WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
85.00
52.76MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
338.65VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS
391.41
9,974.00MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING LLC WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
9,974.00
140.00MVTL LABORATORIES REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
140.00
35.00MWGSWESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
35.00
2,024.67NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
38.98FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
37.96SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,501.38VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
362.42GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,965.41
316.00NASP INC WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
316.00
3,813.00NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
3,813.00
379.40ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
379.40
95.90NEBLUNG NATHAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
95.90
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66.80NELSON, MARK OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
66.80
169.33NEP CORP PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS
169.33
7,500.00NEW HORIZON ACADEMY ESCROWS GENERAL
7,500.00
297.34NORDSTROM, TIM OPERATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
176.46OPERATIONSTRAINING
473.80
287.50NORRELL JUDY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
287.50
1,026.91NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,137.12PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
257.52SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,421.55
5,953.13NORTHEAST TREE INC TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,953.13
4,500.00NORTHERN REALTY VENTURES ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
4,500.00
2,680.39NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,680.39
2,341.00-NORTHLAND CONCRETE & MASONRY COMPANY PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
46,820.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
44,479.00
1,562.50-NORTHLAND PAVING PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
31,250.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
29,687.50
5,535.91NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
18,139.34COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
23,675.25
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512.95OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
512.95
501.12OESTREICH, MARK WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
501.12
52.44OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
598.15COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
197.45COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
365.78ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
76.48FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
179.24POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
100.06POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
95.72OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
199.52INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.96PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
36.26SOLID WASTE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
67.03ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
94.73ORGANIZED REC G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES
2,088.82
828.00OFFICE TEAM COMM & MARKETING G & A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
828.00
2,446.78OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,446.78
1,323.00ON SITE SANITATION COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
331.25NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,642.53FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
53.00OPENOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
207.00ICE RENTAL NON-TAXABLE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,556.78
235.61OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
235.61
3,471.25PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,471.25
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150.00PAGEL TOM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
150.00
989.40PARK ADAM TRANSPORTATION HALLOWEEN PARTY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
989.40
73,028.76PARK CONSTRUCTION CO STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
1,084,158.64CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,157,187.40
11,227.00PARSONS ELECTRIC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
57,726.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11,930.11TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
80,883.11
3,625.00PERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
175.00SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,800.00
40.00PETERSON SALT AND WATER INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
40.00
904.06PETERSON, JOHN EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
904.06
3,000.00PETTERSON CARL & KATE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,000.00
6.00PETTY CASH GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
13.00POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
43.00DWI ENFORCEMENT LICENSES
62.00
91.16PETTY CASH - WWNC WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
7.18SCHOOL GROUPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
98.34
3,539.26PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT CITY POOLED INVESTMENTS BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
3,539.26
231.85PHILLIPS SETH & ASYA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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231.85
21.81PIETCH BRYAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
21.81
8.16PINKERTON JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
8.16
2,581.00POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,581.00
198.63POOBAH INVESTMENTS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
198.63
130.92POPP.COM INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
130.92
10,000.00POSTMASTERRESIDENTIAL/BUSINESS COMMUNIC POSTAGE
10,000.00
51.90POWERPLAN OIB GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
82.35TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
134.25
186.82PRECISE MRM LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
169.84WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
169.84SEWER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
169.84STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
696.34
64.49PREMIUM WATERS INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
64.49
100.00PRINTERS SERVICE INC ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
100.00
910.00PRO AUTO DETAILING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
910.00
41.98QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
114.46VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
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ObjectVendorBU Description
156.44
3,719.20R & R SPECIALTIES ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,719.20
1,680.00R J MECHANICAL ARENA MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,680.00
730.50-RACHEL CONTRACTING INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
14,610.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
13,879.50
4,154.85-RAM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF MINNESOTA PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
83,097.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
78,942.15
3,374.31RANDY'S SANITATION INC FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
1,501.51REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
4,875.82
675.00RAPP LLC, CRAIG ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
675.00
357.00RECON ROBOTICS INC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
357.00
26,900.00RED CEDAR STEEL ERECTORS INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
26,900.00
137.26REGENCY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
137.26
4,442.09RICOH USA INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,442.09
10,200.00RIEDELL SHOES INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,200.00
256.12RIGID HITCH INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
256.12
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8.44RIPLEY MRS. WILBUR WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
8.44
43,673.47RJM CONSTRUCTION LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
43,673.47
239.20RMR SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
239.20
230.26RODGERS DEBORA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
230.26
178.50ROTTMAN JAMES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
178.50
100.00SALAZAR ANA JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRAINING
100.00
45.00SAM'S CLUB POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
84.12POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
61.38ERUMEETING EXPENSE
135.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
32.43OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
135.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
415.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
81.80HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
45.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,034.73
162.50SANDBERG GREGORY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
162.50
15.00SATERDALEN CARLA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.00
1,512.00SAVATREETREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
1,512.00
200.00SAVENKO CURTIS & JEANNE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
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70.00SCHMELZLE, NANCY OPERATIONS TRAINING
70.00
128.59SCHMID ALEX WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
128.59
300.00SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER POLICE G & A TRAINING
300.00
15.06SEARLE, HUGO OPERATIONS TRAINING
15.06
4,604.76SEHSTREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,604.76
137.72SEYKORA BRANDI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
137.72
61.31SHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
48.60IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.77FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
63.55POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
197.94
793.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
793.00
808.00SILVERMERE AMERICA LLC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
808.00
327.00SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
327.00
5.35SISSON COREY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
5.35
135.94SKELLY, GABRIEL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
135.94
1,379.10SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
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ObjectVendorBU Description
1,379.10
65.78SMITH, LAURA HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
307.33EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
373.11
21.68SOO KRISTIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
21.68
3,060.00SOURCE WATER SOLUTIONS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,060.00
2,000.00SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,000.00
1,731.80SPRINTIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
3,575.10CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5,306.90
41.65SPS COMPANIES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
15.32WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
540.56REILLY BUDGET OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
429.78REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,027.31
84,720.59ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
84,720.59
705.00ST PAUL CITY OF POLICE G & A TRAINING
705.00
907.98STANDARD SPRING GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
907.98
102.33STEPP MANUFACTURING CO INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
102.33
STEVENS ENGINEERS INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,629.34PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,629.34
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43.10STEWART TITLE CO.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
43.10
17.61STILLMAN FAYE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
17.61
11,727.72STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
119.97OPERATIONSUNIFORMS
11,847.69
2.00SUBURBAN ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
100.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
102.00
311.47SUBURBAN GM PARTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
311.47
3,039.30SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
3,039.30
14,714.55SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
14,714.55
16,529.37SUNGATE WEST ASSOCIATION WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
16,529.37
1,969.70SUNNYSIDE GARDENS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,969.70
2,680.00TAHO SPORTSWEAR SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,680.00
23,238.75TAREEN BASIR ESCROWS GENERAL
23,238.75
1,684.06TASER INTERNATIONAL POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
1,684.06
28.38TELELANGUAGE INC ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
28.38
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23.61TEMPLE, ALENA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
23.61
243.83TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
307.10GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
550.93
109.00TERMINIX INT REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
109.00
3,840.00THE CREATIVE GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
3,840.00
183.89THE MPX GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
183.89
590.00THELEN HEATING & ROOFING INC ARENA MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
590.00
50.00THIEGEN CHRISTOPHER GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00
263.25THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
263.25
500.00TIGER OAK MEDIA COMM & MARKETING G & A ADVERTISING
500.00
969.00TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
969.00
3,900.00TITAN MACHINERY PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER
3,900.00
34.84TITLE NEXUS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.84
3,336.93TKDAWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,336.93
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9,133.02TOWMASTERGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
9,133.02
1,650.00TRAFFIC DATA INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,650.00
1,700.00TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,700.00
10,000.00TWO RINGS PARTNERS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
10,000.00
16,431.45UHL CO INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
16,431.45
527.27ULINEINSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
527.27
411.55UNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)SUPERVISORY OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,655.46PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
4,067.01
316.00UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAY
316.00
28,067.99VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
28,067.99
155.07VAN PAPER COMPANY CONCESSIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
155.07
58.43VANDENHAM LISA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
58.43
70.20VAUGHAN, JIM NATURAL RESOURCES G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
70.20
5,000.00VEIT & CO ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
5,000.00
20.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
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20.00
50.04VERIZON WIRELESS SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
11,691.40CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
70.08CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
11,811.52
473.00VIKING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
473.00
108.00VIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
108.00
200.00VOELKER, STACY M GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PETTY
200.00
790.29VOICE AND DATA NETWORKS TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
790.29
253.84W P & R S MARS CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
253.84PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
253.85PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
253.85VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,015.38
615.00WARNING LITES OF MN INC COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
341.00PERMANENT MARKINGS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
426.24SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
375.00MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,757.24
1,175.69WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
1,175.69
817.50WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
817.50
126.68WATERMARK TITLE AGENCY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
126.68
1,932.00WAVS INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
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ObjectVendorBU Description
1,932.00
46.33WECKWERTH BRUCE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
46.33
15.43WEFALD KNUT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.43
18.31WEILER ROBERT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
18.31
167.46WEINSTINE EKATERINA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
167.46
23.66WEST TITLE LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
23.66
265.14WEST, JASON ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
265.14
5,072.50WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,072.50
280.46WET TECHNOLOGY INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
280.46
630.00WHEELER HARDWARE FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
630.00
1,109.60WIESEN AARON ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,109.60
416.80WINSUPPLY OF EDEN PRAIRIE DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
416.80
94.17WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
94.17
40.80WM H MCCOY PETROLEUM FUELS INC ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
40.80
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
35.00WOHLRABE LORI GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35.00
34.37WOLFF, JOHN OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
34.37
482,375.00WOODDALE FLATS, LLC ESCROWS GENERAL
482,375.00
2,000.00WORTHEN & JAN NORTON, GRANT ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,000.00
57.00WRAP CITY GRAPHICS FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
85.50PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
590.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,035.00REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,767.50
188.00WS & D PERMIT SERVICE INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
188.00
15,666.00WSB ASSOC INC ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
21,504.75STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
37,170.75
13,237.13XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
24.18OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
27,518.22PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
20,444.73WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,763.12REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,622.08SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,395.02STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,182.07PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
28.20BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
46.11WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
540.96WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
17,068.63REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
89,870.45
159.29YARDLEY, DEBRA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
159.29
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ObjectVendorBU Description
1,755.00YTS COMPANIES LLC TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
5,657.00TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
7,412.00
75.00ZIEBART OF MINNESOTA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
75.00
4,194.90ZIEGLER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,872.71GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
6,067.61
96.44ZIP PRINTING NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
96.44
3,996.00ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
3,996.00
Report Totals 5,069,444.86
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 44
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Designate 2017 Official Newspaper
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun-
Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for 2017.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to continue designation of the St. Louis Park
Sun-Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for calendar year 2017?
SUMMARY: MS 331A.02 and Charter Section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of general
circulation be designated for publication of the city’s official proceedings and notices and such
other matters and measures as are required by law and City Charter.
Sun Newspapers has become the primary source of community news in the suburbs. They have
provided additional newspaper copies at City Hall, the Rec Center and the library; provided
information on how to subscribe and access via the web; and provided a discount to the city for
advertisements.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
1. The paper is delivered to most of the residences in the city and is easily accessible via the
internet, thereby providing citywide coverage of legal notices and other city government
issues to residents.
2. The paper has served well as the official newspaper for many years.
3. The paper has expressed a desire to continue to provide this service.
4. All legal notices are posted on Sun-Sailor’s website at no additional charge.
5. Notarized affidavits of each publication are provided at no additional charge.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost for legal publications through the
St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor will see an increase in rates for the coming year of 2.17% for the first
publication and 4% for the second and subsequent publications.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Letter from Sun Newspapers
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Assistant – City Clerk’s Office
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Designate 2017 Official Newspaper
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ST. LOUIS PARK SUN-SAILOR
AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017
WHEREAS, MS 331A.02 and Charter Section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of
general circulation be designated for publication of the city’s official proceedings and notices and
such other matters and measures as are required by law and City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor is a duly qualified medium of legal publication;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council hereby
designates the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for calendar year 2017.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Title: Designate 2017 Official NewspaperPage 3
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Declaring 2017 City Council Meeting Dates
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Declaring 2017 City Council
Meeting Dates.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The St. Louis Park City Council Rules and Procedures require
Council to set and approve meeting dates each year.
SUMMARY: The City Council's policy is not to meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King
Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Christmas
Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover. For New Year's Day, Christmas Day, and Yom
Kippur, this includes the evening before the holiday. For Rosh Hashanah and Passover, this
includes the evening before the holiday and the first and second evenings of the holiday.
Regular meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. A
schedule of all regular meetings and recognized holidays will be kept on file at City Hall. Regular
meetings can be cancelled or rescheduled at any time, provided Council meets at least once per
month.
Current policy states that when the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be scheduled
on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day has been designated in advance.
If the Tuesday is also a holiday, the meeting is moved to the same hour on the next succeeding
Monday that is not a holiday. Council also has the discretion to move the meeting to the
Wednesday following the first two evenings of each holiday observance if deemed necessary.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Administrative Services Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Declaring 2017 City Council Meeting Dates
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION DECLARING
2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES
WHEREAS, the City Council Rules and Procedures require Council to annually declare
its public meetings for the year, and
WHEREAS, the City Council takes holidays into consideration when declaring public
meetings and has chosen to not meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Day, Rosh
Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover of each year. For New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and
Yom Kippur, this includes the evening before the holiday. For Rosh Hashanah and Passover, this
includes the evening before the holiday and the first and second evenings of the holiday, and
WHEREAS, regular meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month
at 7:30 p.m. If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be scheduled on the next
succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day has been designated in advance. Regular
meetings can be cancelled or rescheduled at any time, provided Council meets at least once per
month, and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that not all religious holidays are included in this
resolution and the Council makes it known that reasonable accommodation will be made for
religious reasons when notified by an applicant or a member of the public,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Louis Park has
reviewed Exhibit A and declares those dates to be the public meeting dates of the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Title: Declaring 2017 City Council Meeting Dates
Exhibit A
2017 City Council Meeting Dates
Jan. 3
Regular Meeting – Tuesday
(Monday – New Year’s Day Observed)
July 3
Regular Meeting
Jan. 9 Study Session July 10 Study Session
Jan. 17
Regular Meeting - Tuesday
(Monday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
July 17 Regular Meeting
Jan. 23 Study Session July 24 Study Session
Feb. 6 Regular Meeting Aug. 7 Regular Meeting
Feb. 13 Study Session Aug. 14 Study Session
Feb. 21 Regular Meeting - Tuesday
(Monday - Presidents Day)
Aug. 21 Regular Meeting
Feb. 27 Study Session Aug. 28 Study Session
Mar. 6 Regular Meeting Sept. 5
Regular Meeting - Tuesday
(Monday-Labor Day)
Mar. 13 Study Session Sept. 11
Study Session
Mar. 20 Regular Meeting Sept. 18 Regular Meeting
Mar. 27 Study Session Sept. 25 Study Session
Apr. 3 Regular Meeting Oct. 2 Regular Meeting
Apr. 10 No Study Session - Passover Oct. 9 Study Session
Apr. 17 Regular Meeting Oct. 16 Regular Meeting
Apr. 24 Study Session Oct. 23 Study Session
May 1 Regular Meeting Nov. 6 Regular Meeting
May 8 Study Session Nov. 13
Study Session
May 15 Regular Meeting Nov. 20 Regular Meeting
May 22
Study Session Nov. 27 Study Session
June 5 Regular Meeting Dec. 4 Regular Meeting
June 12 Study Session Dec. 11 Study Session
June 19 Regular Meeting Dec. 18 Regular Meeting
June 26 Study Session Dec. 26 Study Session - Tuesday
(Monday-Christmas)
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Designating Councilmembers to the Office of Mayor Pro Tem for 2017
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution appointing the following
Councilmembers to the Office of Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2017:
Councilmember Term of Appointment
Tim Brausen January – April 2017
Gregg Lindberg May – August 2017
Thom Miller September – December 2017
POLICY CONSIDERATION: This action is consistent with City Council policy.
SUMMARY: Minnesota State Statute section 412.121 states that at the first meeting held each
year the Council shall appoint the Councilmembers who will serve as Mayor Pro Tem to perform
the duties of the Mayor during disability or absence, or, in the case of a vacancy in the office of
mayor, until a successor has been appointed or elected.
In 2014 the Council approved amendments to “Council Rules and Procedures” relating to
appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem. Resolution No. 14-034 states, “Councilmembers appointed
as Mayor Pro Tem will serve a four month term beginning in January of each year, with the
appointments made on a rotating basis based upon seniority. For Councilmembers elected at the
same time, seniority is based on alphabetical order of last name. All Councilmembers willing to
serve as Mayor Pro Tem shall be appointed to a term before the rotation starts again with the most
senior member. In the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, the most senior available
Councilmember will serve as Acting Mayor Pro Tem”.
Projected Mayor Pro Tem Rotation
Councilmember Office Date of Office Rotation
1 Susan Sanger Ward One 8-7-1995 Jan. – April 2016
2 Anne Mavity Ward Two 1-4-2010 May – Aug. 2016
3 Steve Hallfin At Large A 1-3-2012 Sept. – Dec. 2016
4 Tim Brausen Ward Four 1-6-2014 Jan. – April 2017
5 Gregg Lindberg Ward Three 1-6-2014 May – Aug. 2017
6 Thom Miller At Large B 1-4-2016 Sept. – Dec. 2017
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Designating Councilmembers to the Office of Mayor Pro Tem for 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 17-_____
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS
TO THE OFFICE OF MAYOR PRO TEM
FOR THE YEAR 2017
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Section 412.121 requires cities to choose each year
an acting Mayor from the Council members; and
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter Section 2.06 states the Acting Mayor
(Mayor Pro Tem) shall perform the duties of Mayor in case of the Mayor’s disability, absence
from the City, or in case of vacancy in the office of Mayor until a successor is appointed and
qualified; and
WHEREAS, Councilmembers appointed as Mayor Pro Tem serve a four month term
beginning in January of each year, with the appointments made on a rotating basis based upon
seniority, or for Councilmembers elected at the same time, seniority is based on alphabetical order
of last name; and
WHEREAS, in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, the most senior available
Councilmember will serve as Acting Mayor Pro Tem, and in the event that a Councilmember is
unable to or chooses not to complete his or her term as Mayor Pro Tem, the next Council member
in the rotation will complete the term and continue to serve his or her term as scheduled; and
WHEREAS, the Council has carefully reviewed the qualifications of all Council members
and has considered the desires of the residents and the welfare of the City as a whole,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that the
following Councilmembers are hereby appointed to the position of Mayor Pro Tem of the City of
St. Louis Park and shall serve in that capacity until duly-elected successors are appointed by the
City Council:
Councilmember Term of Appointment
Tim Brausen January – April 2017
Gregg Lindberg May – August 2017
Thom Miller September – December 2017
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Traffic Study No. 673: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on 28th Street at Vernon
Avenue
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the installation of
westbound stop sign on 28th Street at Vernon Avenue.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory
authority.
SUMMARY: To mitigate additional traffic volume from the Highway 100 construction project,
city staff placed a temporary westbound stop sign on 28th Street at Vernon Avenue. The city
removed the temporary sign after the project was complete. The city received a request to replace
the stop sign at this location in a permanent condition. The intersection is currently uncontrolled.
Staff conducted a stop sign warrant analysis in mid-November and it was determined the
intersection met warrants for stop control on the east leg of the intersection. The Traffic
Committee discussed this request at the December meeting. Due to the intersection meeting
warrants for vehicle volumes at this location, the Traffic Committee recommends adding a
permanent stop sign for the westbound approach of 28th Street. Letters were sent to properties in
the vicinity of the intersection. City staff received two calls in support and one call in opposition
of the proposed traffic control change.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of enacting these controls is
minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Traffic Study #673
Map
Prepared by: Chris Iverson, Transportation Engineer
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study No. 673: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on 28th Street at Vernon Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN
ON 28TH STREET AT VERNON AVENUE
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 673
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and
has determined that a permanent westbound stop sign be installed on 28th Street at Vernon Avenue.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Engineering Director is hereby authorized to install a westbound stop sign on 28th
Street at Vernon Avenue.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager
Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Title: Traffic Study No. 673: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on 28th Street at Vernon Avenue
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 673
Installation of a Stop Sign on 28th Street at Vernon Avenue
The intersection of 28th Street and Vernon Avenue was evaluated to determine whether permanent
traffic control is necessary to assist with traffic movements. The intersection had temporary
westbound stop control during the Highway 100 construction project, but is currently uncontrolled.
The focus of this evaluation is to determine whether stop signs are warranted at the intersection.
The MN Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD) guides the installation of
yield and stop signs. Yield or stop signs should be considered at the intersection of two minor
streets or local roads where the intersection has three or more approaches and where one of the
following conditions exist:
Combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian volumes entering the intersection from
all approaches averages more than 2,000 units a day.
o The traffic volume at this intersection were calculated with traffic tubes. It was
discovered that there were 2,491 vehicles approaching the intersection per day.
The traffic volumes meet warrants for a stop or yield sign.
Recommendation
The stop sign warrants for traffic volume were met for this intersection. The committee
recommends the installation of a westbound stop sign to assign the right-of-way at this intersection.
Vernon Avenue is the major street carrying a higher traffic volume. A stop sign is recommended
for the minor street, 28th Street, to control westbound traffic.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4e) Page 4
Title: Traffic Study No. 673: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on 28th Street at Vernon Avenue
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 673
28th Street at Vernon Avenue
(Stop Sign Installation)
28th Street:
Existing: Uncontrolled
Proposed: WB Stop Sign
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Abatement of Hazardous Building – 2752 Hampshire Avenue South
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution ordering the abatement of the
hazardous conditions in the building located at 2752 Hampshire Avenue South.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council concur with staff’s recommendation of declaring
the property as a hazardous building and authorize the City Attorney to begin the abatement
process for protecting public health and safety?
SUMMARY: Recent evidence of hazardous conditions on the exterior and interior of the house
on this property led to the city obtaining an Administrative Warrant to perform an inspection of
the property. The city’s Building Official and Property Maintenance Inspector completed the
inspection on December 13, 2016 and posted the property as unsuitable for occupancy based on
the conditions discovered. Upon entry there was an overpowering odor of sewage waste and at
least 2” of standing water in the basement, which appeared to be backed up sewage. There is also
refuse/garbage piled throughout the home along with animal feces. A full inspection was not
possible due to the conditions in the building. A further inspection will be required after major
cleaning to determine exact plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building work that may be
necessary and extent of abatement, if necessary.
Based upon the Property Maintenance Inspector and Building Official’s determination, the
existing single family residential house is currently in a hazardous condition and uninhabitable.
The condition of all structures and open spaces must be corrected to be in compliance with City
Codes.
If the recommended action is approved by the Council, its staff’s goal to have all the cleaning and
repair work completed by the owner and return the property to livable condition. If the owner fails
to take this action, the city attorney will ask a district court judge to authorize the city to abate the
nuisance and assess all costs for doing so against the property.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: If the Court approves the summary of
enforcement, the City will hire a contractor to abate the conditions to bring the property into
compliance. The amount incurred by the City would be temporary expenditures until costs are
recovered through the special assessment process. The City will also seek, if possible, recovery of
legal fees related to the action.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and
diverse housing stock.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Abatement of Hazardous Building – 2752 Hampshire Avenue South
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
A RESOLUTION ORDERING REPAIR OR REMOVAL
OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the Property Maintenance Inspector of the City of St. Louis Park has attempted
without success to have the owner of certain property at 2752 Hampshire Avenue South, St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, in the County of Hennepin (“Subject Property”), remedy the hazardous condition
of the property and building located thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota:
1. The City has fully considered all evidence relating to the hazardous condition of the
Subject Property. Said evidence includes (i) Property Report; (ii) December 7, 2016,
letter by Michael Pivec, Property Maintenance Inspector, and accompanying
photographs; and (iii) December 15, 2016, letter by Michael Pivec, Property
Maintenance Inspector, and accompanying photographs.
2. After fully considering all of the documents, and other evidence pertaining to the
hazardous condition of the Subject Property, the City of St. Louis Park finds:
a. David M. Schlosser is the owner of the Subject Property. Wells Fargo
Bank, NA and Minnesota Housing Finance Agency hold mortgages against
the Subject Property.
b. City staff have made multiple attempts to contact the property owner since
April 2016, regarding standing water in the basement of the residential
building on the Subject Property.
c. A December 13, 2016 inspection of the residential building on the Subject
Property revealed numerous violations of the St. Louis Park City Code, as set
forth in the attached Exhibit A.
d. As of the date of this Resolution, no steps have been taken to remedy the
violations set forth in Exhibit A.
e. Because of the inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, and
unsanitary condition noted above, the Subject Property constitutes a fire
hazard or a hazard to public safety or health and is therefore a Hazardous
Building and Property within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 463.15, subd. 3.
3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 463.15 et seq., the City hereby adopts and approves
the Order to Correct or Remove Hazardous Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 3
Title: Abatement of Hazardous Building – 2752 Hampshire Avenue South
4. The City’s legal counsel, Campbell Knutson, P.A., Grand Oak Office Center I, 860
Blue Gentian Road, Suite 290, Eagan, Minnesota 55121, is directed to edit as
necessary and serve the Order to Correct or Remove Hazardous Conditions and to
proceed with enforcement in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 463.15 et seq.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 4
Title: Abatement of Hazardous Building – 2752 Hampshire Avenue South
EXHIBIT A
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE: Other Civil
Court File No. ______________
IN RE:
ORDER TO CORRECT OR REMOVE
The Matter of a Hazardous Building and Property HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Located at 2752 Hampshire Avenue South, City
of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota
TO: Owners and lienholders of the above real estate:
David M. Schlosser, 2752 Hampshire Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426;
Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 101 North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104;
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, c/o Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, 1100
Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota Street, 11th Floor, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
PLEASE BE ADVISED that pursuant to order of the St. Louis Park City Council and by
authority of Minnesota Statutes § 463.15 et seq., you have twenty (20) days from the date of service
of this Order upon you, to remedy the fire, health, and safety hazards and the hazardous condition
of the property and building located at 2752 Hampshire Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
55427 located in the County of Hennepin, and legally described as follows:
Lots 14 and 15, Block 9, The Bronx, according to the map or plat thereof on
file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Hennepin
County, Minnesota, subject to covenants, restrictions and easements of record,
of any.
On April 29, 2016, inspection staff and a representative from the fire department were
called to investigate an issue at 2752 Hampshire Ave South. Upon arrival, plumbing inspector
observed a crack in the north foundation wall of the residential building on the Subject Property,
where possible water intrusion had occurred due to the negative pitch of the north yard. On the
south side of the residential building the same inspector could see visible standing water in the
basement via a large opening in the basement window. The water level appeared to be about 10-
12 inches deep and the cause of the strong odor. Later, the fire representative Eva Hansen made
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 5
Title: Abatement of Hazardous Building – 2752 Hampshire Avenue South
contact with the property owner, who explained that the condition was the result of water intrusion
from the exterior and that he was working to resolve the problem caused by a clogged floor drain.
On December 2, 2016 staff from the utilities department went to the Subject Property to
install a new water meter. Upon arrival they were met by the property owner who stated there was
standing water in the basement of the residential building due to water intrusion through a crack
in the foundation. The staff left briefly to retrieve rubber boots and when they returned, the
property owner was pumping the standing liquid from the basement out onto the side yard where
it proceeded to run into the street sewer system. When they entered the residential building they
found about 2 inches of odorous water in the basement that smelled like sewage. The property
owner denied the cause was backed up sewage but the staff saw evidence of what appeared to be
a large pile of feces near the center of the basement. Staff moved forward with replacing the water
meter and notified other city staff of the situation.
On December 5, 2016 the water resources manager and Michael Pivec, Property
Maintenance Inspector, returned to the Subject Property to document the conditions of the Subject
Property’s exterior. From that site visit, Mr. Pivec observed numerous code violations on the
Subject Property, including illicit discharge.
On December 13, 2016, City staff inspected the residential building on the above described
property pursuant to an administrative search warrant and identified multiple violations of the St.
Louis Park City Code which independently and together constitute a condition hazard to public
safety or health, making the property a hazardous property under Minn. Stat. § 463.15. Upon entry
there was an immediate overpowering odor of sewage waste. In the basement, there was at least 2
inches of standing water which appeared to be backed up sewage. There was evidence that the
water level was up to at least 12” at some point, and all appliances in the basement showed signs
of having been submerged. The entire home was filled with garbage. The property owner was
subsequently notified that the property was uninhabitable. To date, no progress has been made
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 6
Title: Abatement of Hazardous Building – 2752 Hampshire Avenue South
toward correcting or removing the hazardous conditions. The following violations must be
remedied or removed, and inspected within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this Order:
1. Basement window partially boarded up, in violation of the 2012 International Property
Maintenance Code, Section 304.13, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
2. Large crack in basement foundation wall (north side), in violation of the 2012 International
Property Maintenance Code, Section 304.5, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
3. Outside storage including miscellaneous lumber, concrete blocks, garbage containers, and
tree branches, in violation of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, Section
310, as revised in City Code Section 6-143.
4. Garage overhead door displaced and out of track, in violation of the 2012 International
Property Maintenance Code, Section 304.15, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
5. Missing and deteriorated exterior trim, in violation of the 2012 International Property
Maintenance Code, Section 304.6, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
6. Improperly displayed address numbers on garage, in violation of the 2012 International
Property Maintenance Code, Section 304.3, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142 and
revised in City Code Section 6-143.
7. Peeling paint and bare wood on exterior trim, in violation of the 2012 International Property
Maintenance Code, Section 304.2, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
8. Exterior steps to front entrance not structurally sound, in violation of the 2012 International
Property Maintenance Code, Section 304.1.1, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
9. Illicit discharge, in violation of City Code Section 12-157.
10. Interior of home is grossly unsanitary, and there is standing sewage in basement,
refuse/garbage piled throughout and animal feces, in violation of City Code Section 12-
33(20).
11. Accumulation of garbage that could prevent emergency egress, in violation of City Code
Section 12-33(23).
12. Basement supporting studs at center beam detached and loose, in violation of the 2012
International Property Maintenance Code, Section 305.2, as adopted in City Code Section
6-142.
13. All interior surfaces are soiled and unsanitary, there are cobwebs throughout, and the
bathroom is heavily soiled and covered in mildew, in violation of the 2012 International
Property Maintenance Code, Section 305.3, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
14. The plumbing fixtures are not maintained, the tub is missing an overflow seal/cover, the
toilet has a supply hose running from the bathroom sink, and all fixtures are unsanitary, in
violation of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, Section 504.1, as adopted
in City Code Section 6-142.
15. Cross-connection of the toilet with the bathroom sink, in violation of the 2012 International
Property Maintenance Code, Section 504.3, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
16. Water heating facilities in basement are exposed to basement flooding, in violation of the
2012 International Property Maintenance Code, Section 505.4, as adopted in City Code
Section 6-142.
17. Electrical equipment, outlets, fuse boxes, and junction boxes are not properly covered and
secured, in violation of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, Section 604.3,
as adopted in City Code Section 6-142.
18. Smoke alarms are missing or inoperable, in violation of the 2012 International Property
Maintenance Code, Section 704.2, as adopted in City Code Section 6-142 and revised in
City Code Section 6-143.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 7
Title: Abatement of Hazardous Building – 2752 Hampshire Avenue South
If you fail to remedy the hazardous conditions in the building, the City will seek permission
from the District Court for the City to repair or remove the hazardous condition of the building,
including demolition of the building, destruction and removal of all personal property within the
building, and grading of the property. The City will move the District Court for summary
enforcement of this Order pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 463.19 unless you remedy the situation within
said twenty (20) day period or unless an answer is filed within twenty (20) days of service of this
Order upon you pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 463.18. Upon enforcement of the Order by the City, all
costs expended by the City will be assessed against the real property and collected as other taxes
as provided in Minn. Stat. §§ 463.21 & 463.22.
Dated: ______________, 2016 CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
By: ________________________________
Soren M. Mattick (#27785X)
St. Louis Park City Attorney
Grand Oak Office Center I
860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite 290
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
Telephone: (651) 452-5000
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of St. Louis Park, by and through its undersigned attorney, acknowledges that
costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing
party or parties pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 549.211, subd. 1.
Dated: ______________, 2016
__________________________________
Soren M. Mattick
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4g
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Agreements for SWLRT Base Project Work and City Contribution
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve two Subordinate Funding Agreements (SFAs)
between the City and Met Council for (1) SWLRT Base Project Work – Construction and (2) City
Contribution to SWLRT.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Are the SFAs for the construction of SWLRT Base Project Work
and for the City’s local contribution to SWLRT consistent with the City desired project
improvements and commitment to help fund SWLRT?
SUMMARY: SWLRT Base Project Work – SFA 10 - The City has worked with the Southwest
Project Office (SPO) on a number of capital improvements to be included in the SWLRT project.
The City is now being asked to commit to funding for construction of these improvements. These
items were discussed at the November 28, 2016 City Council Study Session and include:
Base Project Construction Agreement 10 Amount
Louisiana trail underpass $300,000
Stairs to Wooddale trail underpass $45,500
Beltline trail bridge stairs (both sides) $126,000
Lynn Avenue extension $1,591,428
SUBTOTAL $2,062,928
Contribution to SWLRT – SFA 11 – On July 20, 2015, the City agreed to contribute $2 million to
the SWLRT project. This agreement also sets out the payment schedule for the contribution.
NEXT STEPS:
Agreements for funding additional “Local Work” construction items will be considered in
February. These items are shown in the table in the “Discussion” section of this report.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost in the agreements totals $4,062,928. This would be paid in increments from 2017 to 2020.
Sources for the funds are a combination of bonding, tax increment financing and the HRA levy;
they are included in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) as well.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Subordinate Funding Agreement 10
Subordinate Funding Agreement 11
Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Principal Planner
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Agreements for SWLRT Base Project Work and City Contribution
DISCUSSION
SWLRT City Costs & Agreements
The following table shows a list of all of the local and project improvements with costs. Payments
will be made over a series of years, between June of 2017 and January of 2020, through a
combination of bonding, tax increment financing and HRA levy.
On January 3, 2017, two agreements will be presented for City Council approval. These are for:
Base Project Construction items - $2,062,928
Cash Contribution - $2,000,000
An additional agreement for the “Local Work” or LRCI items will be presented for Council
approval in February, as all of the final project cost estimates are not complete. It is expected the
cost of those additional items will not exceed $1,673,103.
Agreements Estimated City
Cost
(Nov 28, 2016)
Revised City
Cost
(Dec 12, 2016)
Difference
January 3, 2017
Base Project Construction Agreement #10
Louisiana trail underpass $300,000 No change
Stairs to Wooddale trail underpass $45,500 No change
Beltline trail bridge stairs (both sides) $126,000 No change
Lynn Avenue extension $1,591,428 No change
SUBTOTAL $2,062,928
Cash Contribution Agreement #11 $2,000,000 No change
Letter of Intent - Park & Ride No cost with LOI
SUBTOTAL $4,062,928
February 2017
Local Work Construction Agreement #09
Louisiana trail connection $746,971 $957,257 $210,286
Louisiana upgraded bridge railings $80,000 $64,443 $ -15,557
Beltline/CSAH 25 intersection $727,626 $958,660 $231,034
Beltline trail bridge upgraded railings and
lighting Est. $650,000 Est.
$650,000
SUBTOTAL $1,457,626 $1,673,103 $215,477
TOTAL (payments from 6-1-17 to 2-1-20) $5,520,554 $5,677,584 $215,477
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Title: Agreements for SWLRT Base Project Work and City Contribution
Beltline Station Park & Ride
Staff has been working with the SPO on setting the stage to build a parking ramp at the Beltline
LRT station instead of the surface parking lot that is shown in the official plans. The City received
a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant to help fund the ramp, and is working on an
agreement with SPO where the Metropolitan Council will purchase 268 parking stalls for park and
ride use. The EDA will be asked to approve a “Letter of Interest” for the Park& Ride structure on
1-3-17. This is a non-binding agreement that lays the groundwork for a more detailed agreement
later.
A detailed discussion of the process, including the process of soliciting and selecting a developer
for the site, the details of an agreement with the Met Council and other issues is scheduled at the
January 9th City Council Study Session meeting.
The table below shows the expected funding for the Park & Ride ramp.
Beltline Park & Ride
CMAQ grant $6,453,054
SWLRT costs $2,500,000
City estimated TIF contribution $2,338,268
Total $11,291,322
NEXT STEPS
An additional agreement on the railings and lighting on the following items will be presented to
the City Council for consideration in February, 2017:
Louisiana upgraded bridge railings - $64,443;
Beltline/CSAH 25 intersection - $958,660; and
Beltline trail bridge upgraded railings and lighting – estimated to not exceed $650,000
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Reference Numbers:
SWLRT Project: 61001
Metropolitan Council: 14I061J
St. Louis Park: ______________
PROJECT: SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT
MASTER AGREEMENT: Master Funding Agreement – St. Louis Park
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT: Metropolitan Council (“Council”)
St. Louis Park (“City”)
SUBORDINATE FUNDING AGREEMENT
St. Louis Park – 10 (Base Project Work - Construction)
This Subordinate Funding Agreement (“SFA”) with the City of St. Louis Park is entered into by
and between the above named Parties.
WHEREAS:
1. The Parties entered into a Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (“Project”) Master Funding
Agreement (“MFA”) effective February 3, 2015.
2. The Parties provided in the MFA that certain aspects of funding for the Project would be
determined in subsequent SFAs.
3. The Project scope includes certain investments that are part of the base Project, hereby referred
to as “Base Project Work,” for which the City will fund.
4. On July 20, 2015, the City passed Resolution No. 15-102, Resolution Supporting Local Funds
to the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (Metro Green Line Extension) for Design,
Environmental Review, and Potential Construction of a Trail and Underpass at Louisiana
Station, committing support for this Base Project Work Construction.
5. On October 5, 2015, the City passed Resolution No. 15-152, Resolution Supporting Local
Funds to the Proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (Metro Green Line) for Design,
Environmental Review, and Potential Construction of the Lynn Avenue Extension in the
Beltline Station Area, committing support for this Base Project Work Construction.
6. On October 5, 2015, the City passed Resolution No. 15-151, Resolution Committing Funding
Support for the Stairway Portions of the Regional Trail Grade Separations at Wooddale
Avenue and Beltline Boulevard – A SWLRT Project Locally Requested Capital Investment,
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committing support for this Base Project Work Construction.
7. The Parties desire to enter into this SFA in order to provide funding for construction of the
City’s Base Project Work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in reliance on the statements in these recitals, the Parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. Amount of Authorized Funding. The total City commitment for all Base Project Work
(described in Exhibit A) shall be in an amount not to exceed $2,062,928.
2. Payment. The funds shall be payable in full in accordance with the payment schedule set forth
in Exhibit B.
3. Project Budget. City funds provided for this SFA may only be used to fund the Council’s
costs for activities directly related to the work described in Exhibit B and as detailed in the
MFA.
4. Project Activity Periods. The project activity period for the purposes of this SFA shall be
effective upon execution and shall terminate on the later date of
a) on the date all costs under this SFA have been paid,
b) the City’s inspection and acceptance of the Base Project Work, in accordance with the
procedures outlined in Exhibit C
unless terminated earlier consistent with the terms of the MFA.
5. Ownership/Maintenance. Unless otherwise noted on Exhibit A, after substantial completion
of the Base Project Work, the Base Project Work shall become property of the City and all
associated warranties and guarantees provided by the Council’s contractor(s) performing work
on the Base Project Work shall become the property of the City. Upon the City becoming the
owner of the Base Project Work, the City will be responsible for operation and maintenance
of the Base Project Work.
6. Project Management. Except for the City’s responsibilities outlined in Exhibit C, the Council
shall perform, direct, and supervise all construction, contract administration, and inspection
that the Council deems required or necessary and appropriate to complete the Base Project
Work. All Base Project shall be performed by the Council or the Council’s contractors, as
directed by the Council, in accordance with the Contract Documents, defined in Exhibit B, for
the Project. The Council will actively pursue and manage each warranty identified for the
duration of the warranty.
7. Incorporation. The terms, conditions, and definitions of the MFA are expressly incorporated
into this SFA.
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
By: By:
Its:
Its:
Date: Date:
By:
Its:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
Description of Base Project Work
Name Description Amount
Louisiana Trail
Underpass A Cedar Lake Trail underpass at Louisiana Station $300,000
Lynn Avenue
Extension and Backage
Road
Pedestrian and vehicular circulation and access
improvements at Beltline Boulevard Station that
include the extension of Lynn Avenue and a new
road along the north side of the LRT and freight rail
corridor. The Lynn Avenue Extension and backage
road generally extends south of the County Road
25/Lynn Avenue intersection to just north of the
LRT and freight rail corridor and then along the
north side of the of the LRT and freight rail
corridor to the park and ride surface lot; includes
earthwork, temporary shoring, retaining walls, and
a new roadway section including storm sewer.
$1,591,428
Trail Bridge Stairs at
Beltline Boulevard
Includes two sets of stairs (one on either side of
Beltline Blvd) from street level to the Cedar Lake
Trail bridge
$126,000
Trail Underpass Stairs
at Wooddale Avenue
Includes one set of stairs from street level on
Wooddale Avenue to the Cedar Lake Trail
underpass
$45,500
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EXHIBIT B – Payment Schedule
Payment
# Payable on or before: Contribution Amount
1
30 Days Following SWLRT
Project Civil Contract Notice to
Proceed
$1,031,464
2 February 1, 2018 $1,031,464
Total Base Project Work Amount: $2,062,928
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EXHIBIT C
Procedures for Inspection & Acceptance of Base Project
The Council shall be responsible for constructing all Base Project at the sole cost and expense of
the City, in accordance with the contract specifications, drawing, and change orders (“Contract
Documents”). The City shall have the right to review and inspect, at its sole cost and expense
exclusive of this SFA, the as-built condition of all Base Project for compliance with Contract
Documents prior to the City’s acceptance of the Base Project from the Council.
Inspection Process:
a. The Council shall provide the City with seven (7) days advance notice of the date
on which the Council anticipates reaching an inspection-point for any Base Project.
b. The Council shall notify the City of the date on which the inspection-point has been
achieved and the Base Project is available for the City’s inspection. The City shall complete
its inspection, at its sole cost and expense exclusive of this SFA, within seven (7) days
from the date of such notice that the Base Project has reached an inspection-point.
c. The City shall provide the Council with written notice of any work that does not
strictly conform to the Contract Documents (“Defective Work”) identified by the City in
its inspection within seven (7) days from such inspection. The City’s notice of Defective
Work must specify the reason(s) the Base Project is defective, and the actions which, in
the opinion of the City, must be taken to make the Base Project conform to the Contract
Documents. The Council shall in good faith take reasonable steps to address the Defective
Work specified in the City’s notice.
d. If the Council concurs with the City’s opinion regarding Base Project, the Council
shall require its contractor to make corrections. The Council shall notify the City when the
Base Project identified by the City as Defective Work has been corrected, and the City
shall have up to five (5) business days to conduct an inspection of the corrected Base
Project. Upon such further inspection, the City shall either provide a further notice of
Defective Work, or a notice that the Defective Work has been corrected. The process shall
repeat until the Defective Work is in compliance with the Contract
Documents. Disagreements between the Council and the City with respect to the existence
of Defective Work shall be resolved in accordance with the Dispute Resolution process
outlined in the Master Funding Agreement.
e. The City’s failure to inspect the Base Project within the time specified in this
Exhibit shall be deemed to waive the City’s right to inspect the Base Project. The City’s
failure to inspect the Base Project, or to notify the Council of Defective Work within the
time specified in this Exhibit shall be deemed a waiver of the City’s right to request any
further changes.
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Substantial Completion and Acceptance:
a. The Council will provide the City with written notice of the substantial completion
after the Council determines that all of the Base Project to be constructed pursuant to this
SFA have progressed to the point it is sufficiently complete and in accordance with the
Contract Documents. Together, the Parties will inspect the Base Project in accordance with
the Inspection Process outlined above.
b. After the joint inspection, the City shall provide the Council written
acknowledgment that the Base Project has been completed and are suitable for its intended
use and the City’s maintenance responsibilities related to the Base Project will begin.
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Reference Numbers:
SWLRT Project: 61001
Metropolitan Council: 14I061K
City of St. Louis Park: _____________
PROJECT: SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT
MASTER AGREEMENT: Master Funding Agreement – City of St. Louis Park
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT: Metropolitan Council (“Council”)
City of St. Louis Park (“City”)
SUBORDINATE FUNDING AGREEMENT
City of St. Louis Park – 11 (Local Funding Contribution)
This Subordinate Funding Agreement (“SFA”) with the City of St. Louis Park is entered into by
and between the above named Parties.
WHEREAS:
1. The Parties entered into a Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (“Project”) Master Funding
Agreement (“MFA”) on February 3, 2015.
2. The Parties provided in the MFA that certain aspects of funding for the Project would be
determined in subsequent SFAs.
3. On July 20, 2015, the City passed Resolution No. 15-101, Resolution Supporting $2,000,000
in Local Funds to the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (Green Line Extension) (Exhibit
A), committing funding in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 toward the Project.
4. The Parties desire to enter into this SFA in order to provide funding toward the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in reliance on the statements in these recitals, the Parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. Amount of Authorized Funding. The total City funding commitment for the Project shall be
in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
2. Payment. The funds shall be payable to the Council in accordance with the payment schedule
set forth in Exhibit B.
3. Project Budget. City funds provided for this SFA may only be used to fund the Council’s
costs for activities to be directly incurred within the described Specific Description of Funding
Authorization and as detailed in the MFA.
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4. Specific Description of Funding Authorization. Activities to be performed by the Council’s
contractor and funded by the City include activities directly attributable to the Project.
5. Project Activity Periods. The project activity period for the purposes of this SFA shall be
effective upon execution and shall terminate on the date all costs under this SFA have been
paid, unless terminated earlier consistent with the terms of the MFA.
6. Incorporation. The terms, conditions, and definitions of the MFA are expressly incorporated
into this SFA.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
By: By:
Its:
Its:
Date: Date:
By:
Its:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A – City of St. Louis Park Resolution 2015-101
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EXHIBIT B – Payment Schedule for Funding Contribution
Payment
# Payable on or before: Contribution Amount
1 March 1, 2018 $666,666.67
2 March 1, 2019 $666,666.67
3 March 1, 2020 $666,666.66
Funding Contribution Total: $2,000,000
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approve Final Payment for Project No. 4016-3000 Sanitary Sewer - Mainline
Rehabilitation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing final
payment in the amount of $30,195.29 for the annual Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation
Project with Visu-Sewer, Inc.- Project No. 4016-3000, City Contract No. 79-16.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable
SUMMARY: On April 18, 2016, the City Council awarded the bid for the Sanitary Sewer
Mainline Rehabilitation Project – City Project No. 4016-3000. The project was advertised, bid
and awarded to Visu-Sewer, Inc. in the amount of $264,874.30. The project consisted of lining
12,822 feet of the sanitary sewer mains in various locations throughout the city. The relining
process rehabilitates or renews these sections of aging pipe and is expected to extend their service
life another fifty plus years.
Additional pipe repairs were identified which increased the contract by $4,852.00, however the
final cost based on actual work completed was $20,032.80 less than the original contract. The
Contractor completed the work within the contract time allowed and the final project cost was
$249,693.50, is 5.7% less than the final contract amount of $269,726.30.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The final contract cost of the work performed by the contractor under Contract No. 79-16 has been
calculated as follows:
Original Contract Price $ 264,874.30
Change Order +$ 4,852.00
Revised Contract Amount $ 269,726.30
Amount Due (based on actual work) $ 249,693.50
Previous Payments -$ 219,498.21
Balance Due $ 30,195.29
This project was included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The work was paid for using
Sanitary Sewer Funds.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Phillip Elkin, Senior Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Consent Agenda Item: 4h
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Approve Final Payment for Project No. 4016-3000 Sanitary Sewer - Mainline Rehabilitation
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT
AND ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER – MAINLINE REHABILITATION PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 4016-3000
CONTRACT NO. 79-16
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as
follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated April 18, 2016, Visu-Sewer, Inc. has
satisfactorily completed the annual Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation Project, as per
Contract No. 79-16.
2. The Engineering Director has filed her recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The final contract cost
is $249,693.50.
4. The City Manager is directed to make final payment in the amount of $30,195.29 on the
contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager
Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approve Final Payment for Project No. 4015-0003 Concrete Replacement
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the
amount of $7,398.03 for the annual Concrete Replacement Project with Concrete Idea, Inc. -
Project No. 4015-0003, City Contract No. 143-15.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable
SUMMARY: On October 19, 2015, the City Council awarded the bid for the Concrete
Replacement Project – City Project No. 4016-0003. The project was advertised, bid and awarded
to Concrete Idea, Inc. in the amount of $171,769.50. This project is the annual repair and
construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and storm sewer catch basins at various locations in the
City. The work was mainly located in the combined Pavement Management Area 1 which includes
the Texa Tonka, Lenox, and Sorensen neighborhoods.
The Contractor completed this work within the contract time allowed at a final contract cost of
$147,960.50 with an underrun of $23,809.00 (13.9%). The underrun was the result of actual
quantities being less than estimated. There were no change orders associated with this contract.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost of the work performed by the contractor under Contract No. 143-15 has been calculated
as follows:
Original Contract Price $ 171,769.50
Amount Due (based on actual work) $147,960.50
Previous Payments -$140,562.47
Balance Due $ 7,398.03
This project was included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The work was paid for
using Public Works Operations, Stormwater Utility and the Pavement Management funds.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Phillip Elkin, Senior Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Consent Agenda Item: 4i
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4i) Page 2
Title: Approve Final Payment for Project No. 4015-0003 Concrete Replacement
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT
AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 4015-0003
CONTRACT NO. 143-15
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated October 19, 2015 Concrete Idea, Inc. has
satisfactorily completed the annual concrete replacement project, as per Contract No. 143-
15.
2. The Engineering Director has filed her recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The final contract cost
is $147,960.50.
4. The City Manager is directed to make final payment in the amount of $7,398.03 on the
contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4j
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Authorize Contract with Invoice Cloud to Provide Electronic Utility Bill Payment
Options for City Utility Customers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with
Invoice Cloud to provide electronic bill presentment and payment solutions for utility bills.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Should the city continue to provide a variety of methods for our
utility customers to pay their utility bills?
SUMMARY: The City’s current online payment presentment and acceptance service solution is
Infinity.Link and is a LOGIS supported application. As of December 31, 2017 LOGIS will
discontinue its support of Infinity.Link and online bill payment. LOGIS membership began
exploring a solution in 2015 and City staff determined that Invoice Cloud is the recommended
replacement solution. The new electronic bill presentment and payment solution will provide
utility customers the opportunity to view their bills online and pay them through a variety of
methods. Customers will still be able to be on a recurring credit card option, an ACH payment
plan or make one-time credit card payments as they currently do. New payment methods include
pay-by-text and is easy to interact by computer, tablet, or cell phone. The new system can also
provide electronic reminders when payments are due.
Six LOGIS utility billing cities have successfully implemented the new electronic bill presentment
and payment solution using Invoice Cloud (e.g., Maple Grove, Eagan). Contract and supporting
documents have been reviewed by our city attorney. The initial term of the agreement is for 3 years
(at approximately $70,000/year) and since it will exceed $100,000, the Council is required to
approve the contract.
NEXT STEPS: The services are anticipated to be phased in starting in Summer/Fall of 2017.
Notification of changes will go out to current online customers prior to implementation.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The estimated annual costs for 2017 are
comparable to our current fees and are expected to increase minimally in future years. These costs
are programmed in the Utilities Budgets.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Invoice Cloud Overview
Prepared by: Mark Ebensteiner, Finance Manager
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4j)
Title: Authorize Contract with Invoice Cloud to Provide Electronic Utility Bill Payment Options Page 2
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City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4j)
Title: Authorize Contract with Invoice Cloud to Provide Electronic Utility Bill Payment Options Page 3
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4k
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Resolution to Approve Hennepin County Residential Recycling Grant Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the Hennepin County
Grant Agreement to help fund the City’s residential curbside recycling and organics recycling
programs.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to receive assistance from the County to
help pay for our recycling program?
SUMMARY: Annually Hennepin County receives SCORE funds (Select Committee On
Recycling and the Environment) from the State of Minnesota for solid waste recycling and
organics recycling collection programs. Hennepin County proportionally distributes these funds to
cities within the county that meet the terms of the agreement.
This report and request is based on a Hennepin County requirement to provide a Council
Resolution authorizing each agreement. This particular resolution covers the Municipal Recycling
Grant Agreement terminating December 31, 2020. The projected Recycling Grant funds for 2017
are $101,257. The city will also be eligible for additional funding for organics recycling each year,
based on the number of households participating in the program. The terms of this agreement are
similar to past agreements.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The funding from this grant program is used
to help pay for the City’s recycling and organics recycling programs.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental
stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city
business.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Services Manager
Reviewed by: Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent
Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Operations & Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4k) Page 2
Title: Resolution to Approve Hennepin County Residential Recycling Grant Agreement
DISCUSSION
History: Annually in February the city submits a grant report and application for SCORE funding.
SCORE (Select Committee On Recycling and the Environment) was established by Governor
Perpich to provide a funding source for solid waste programs throughout Minnesota. SCORE funds
are derived from a 6.5% tax on garbage collection and disposal fees. These funds are distributed
to Counties for solid waste programs, particularly recycling collection. Since 1988 the City has
received annual grants from Hennepin County as an aid in supporting the residential curbside
recycling program that serves all single family through eight-plex residential structures. The
County’s share of SCORE funds is divided between cities on a proportional basis by the number
of households.
The County’s current funding policy (grant program) covers the period from January 1, 2012
through December 31, 2015, and provides for the proportional distribution of SCORE funds. In
2016 the funding policy was amended to extend the coverage period from January 1, 2016 to
December 31, 2016 and to add funding for organics recycling.
New Changes: The new 2017 - 2020 funding policy will continue to fund city recycling programs,
but will gradually shift more funds to support organics recycling as it has been identified as the
greatest opportunity to reduce trash coming from households in the city. In 2017, 20 percent of
funding will be allocated to organics recycling programs. By 2020, half of the funding will be
dedicated to supporting organics recycling. The policy also puts a cap on the funding per household
for organics recycling at $25 per household in order to ensure funds are spread equitably to all
municipalities in the county.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4k) Page 3
Title: Resolution to Approve Hennepin County Residential Recycling Grant Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL RECYCLING GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.552, Counties shall ensure that residents
have an opportunity to recycle; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Ordinance 13 requires each City to implement a recycling
program to enable the County to meet its recycling goals; and
WHEREAS, the County has adopted a funding assistance policy for recycling to distribute
funds to Cities for the development and implementation of waste reduction, recycling programs,
and organic recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible to receive these County funds, Cities must meet the conditions
set forth in the funding policy and the agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the City Council authorizes and directs the Mayor, City Manager and city
staff to execute on behalf of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota an agreement in its entirety
which covers the furnishing of a recycling program during 2017 through 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as a condition to receive funds under the Hennepin
County funding assistance policy, the City agrees to implement a waste reduction and recycling
program as committed to by its submission of the 2017 Hennepin County Residential Recycling
grant application and that the City will use such County funds for the limited purpose of
implementing the City’s waste reduction and recycling program and that the City Clerk is hereby
directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the agreement with the Hennepin County
Contract Compliance Officer.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4l
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Donation from the Tiede Family
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a $3,000
donation from Kenneth Tiede and the Tiede family for the purchase and installation of a memorial
bench and tree in Wolfe Park honoring Barbara Tiede, and a general donation to the Operations
and Recreation Department.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gift with restrictions on
its 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.
Kenneth Tiede and the Tiede family graciously donated a total of $3,000 for the purchase and
installation of a memorial bench, tree and general donation. The donation is given with the
restriction that the memorial bench ($2,200) and tree ($300) be placed in Wolfe Park honoring
Barbara Tiede. The general donation ($500) is given with the restriction it be used in the
Operations and Recreation Department.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will be used to purchase and
install a bench and tree in Wolfe Park, and the general donation will be used in the Operations and
Recreation Department.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Senior Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Rick Beane, Park Superintendent
Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4l) Page 2
Title: Accept Donation from the Tiede Family
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR A MEMORIAL BENCH AND TREE
TO BE PLACED IN WOLFE PARK HONORING BARBARA TIEDE
AND A GENERAL DONATION TO THE
OPERATIONS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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, Kenneth Tiede and the Tiede family donated a total of $3,000 to purchase
and install a memorial bench ($2,200) and tree ($300) in Wolfe Park honoring Barbara Tiede,
along with a general donation ($500) to the Operations and Recreation Department; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to Kenneth Tiede and the Tiede family with the
understanding that it must be used to purchase and install a bench and tree in Wolfe Park, and the
remainder to be used in the Operations and Recreation Department.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approve Final Payment for Contract No. 86-16 for Connect the Park Bikeway Project No.
4015-2000
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the
amount of $6,613.10 for Project 4015-2000 Connect the Park Bikeway Project with Century Fence
Company, City Contract No. 86-16.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUMMARY: On May 2, 2016, the City Council awarded the bid for this contract to Century
Fence Company. The work for this contract was finished this summer, and the contractor has
requested final payment. The project consisted of bike lanes on Texas Avenue, Shelard Parkway,
Wayzata Boulevard and France Avenue. “Share the Road” bike facilities were installed on Flag
Avenue, Westmoreland Lane, and Franklin Avenue. In total, 5 bikeway segments were
recommended for installation. This equates to over 2.9 miles of new “Share the Road” bike
facilities and 4.1 miles of bike lanes.
The Contractor completed this work according to approved plans and specifications. The final
contract cost, $132,262.00, is 5.2% more than the final contract amount of $125,760.40. The
contract increase was for additional lane markings.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The final contract cost for the work performed under Contract No. 86-16 has been calculated as
follows:
Original Contract Price (based on estimated quantities) $125,760.40
Change Order 1 +$ 2,731.50
Final Contract Amount $128,491.90
Actual Amount Due (based on actual quantities) $132,262.00
Previous Payments -$125,648.90
Balance Due $6,613.10
This project was included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The work was funded using
General Obligation bonds.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Sr. Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Consent Agenda Item: 4m
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4m) Page 2
Title: Approve Final Payment for Contract No. 86-16 for Connect the Park Bikeway Project No. 4015-2000
RESOLUTION NO. 17-___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT
AND ACCEPTING THE WORK ON
CONNECT THE PARK
CITY PROJECT NO. 4015-2000
CONTRACT NO. 86-16
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated May 2, 2016, Century Fence Company
has satisfactorily completed Project 4015-2000 Connect the Park, as per Contract No. 86-
16.
2. The Engineering Director has filed her recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The final contract cost
is $132,262.00.
4. The City Manager is directed to make final payment in the amount of $6,613.10 on the
contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4n
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2016-2017 Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local #218 Police Sergeants
Labor Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the arbitration award and
labor agreement between the city and the LELS Local #218 Police Sergeants, establishing terms
and conditions of employment for two years, from 1/1/16 – 12/31/17.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None. Council must approve the binding arbitration award.
SUMMARY: The city and sergeants union participated in binding arbitration to settle contract
terms and conditions for 2016-2017. The sergeant and police officer groups are the last two groups
to have a settled contract for 2016. Police officers have also participated in arbitration and an award
is expected by mid-February. The following are details of the arbitration award and other changes
agreed upon prior to arbitration:
Duration of two years (1/1/16 – 12/31/17).
Wage increase of 2.75%, and market adjustment of 2.5% for 2016.
Wage increase of 2.75%, and market adjustment of 2.75% for 2017.
Employer contribution for health insurance consistent with other groups for 2016 and 2017.
Adding paid parenting leave to contract (benefit was formerly provided in a Memorandum of
Understanding).
Adding uniform cleaning language to the contract that conforms to current practice.
Expressing wages in bi-weekly amounts, and replacing ERU with SWAT titles.
Staff recommends approval. The arbitration award and contract is on file with the city clerk. More
detail is available upon request.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Funds for the arbitration award are available
in the 2016 and 2017 budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Timpone, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2017 (Item No. 4n) Page 2
Title: Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local #218 Police Sergeants Labor Agreement 2016-2017
RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARBITRATION AWARD AND
LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.,
LOCAL #218 POLICE SERGEANTS
JANUARY 1, 2016 – DECEMBER 31, 2017
WHEREAS, representatives of the city and representatives of Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Inc., Local #218 presented unresolved issues to an arbitrator as required by Minnesota
Statutes Section 179A; and
WHEREAS, the arbitration award is binding on the parties; and
WHEREAS, the parties had agreed upon other items prior to arbitration;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the mayor and city manager are authorized and directed to prepare contract documents
incorporating this arbitration award and other agreed upon items and further, that upon receipt of
the three original contracts executed by the union, the appropriate city representatives be
authorized and directed to execute the original contracts.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Consent Agenda Item: 4o
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 29, 2016
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The St. Louis Park Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a meeting on November 29, 2016, 6:00
p.m., at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota –
Council Chambers.
Members Present: James Gainsley, Justin Kaufman, Paul Roberts, Henry Solmer
Members Absent: Susan Bloyer
Staff Present: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Chair Roberts called the meeting to order.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2016
Commissioner Gainsley made a motion recommending approval of the minutes of June
23, 2016. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
3. CONSENT AGENDA: None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Variance: Square footage accessory buildings
Location: 3338 Library Lane
Applicant: Library Lane, LLC (Marge Nelson)
Case No.: 16-42-VAR
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He stated that
the applicant, Marge Nelson, is requesting a 256 square foot variance to the required 800
square foot ground floor area maximum for accessory buildings. She is the owner of a
duplex, and would like to have two detached garages (one per dwelling unit) for a total of
1,056 square feet.
Mr. Morrison said the property is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential. The duplex
became legally non-conforming in 1959 when the current R-2 SF district was established.
There is one existing garage and one proposed garage. Mr. Morrison explained that the
applicant approached the city in the summer of 2016 and expressed interest in building
two garages in the backyard. They asked what they can do and they were informed that
they could have up to 1200 sq. ft. of accessory building. They put together a proposal
which totaled 1056 sq. ft. They ordered the materials and submitted the building permit.
At that time during the zoning review it was discovered that the duplex is a legally non-
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conforming duplex which means it does not qualify for the 1200 sq. ft. exception. It is
bound by the 800 sq. ft. limit that is applicable to all single family properties in the R-2
zoning district. Options were discussed with the applicant. Mr. Morrison said the
applicant ultimately decided to proceed with the plans presented and constructed the first
garage and decided to hold off on construction of the second garage until they could
apply for a variance.
Mr. Morrison reviewed City Code Section 36-162(d)(2)a regarding accessory buildings
ground floor area 800 sq. ft. maximum allowed for non-conforming two-family lots.
Mr. Morrison reviewed the R-2 District standards comparison of minimum requirement
and proposed/existing dimension.
Mr. Morrison provided the staff analysis of the criteria used to review a variance
application. He said though staff recognizes the effect of the variance on neighboring
properties would be minimal, some of the findings are not met to necessitate a variance.
Primarily that the applicant had other options to meet code, so in a way they created the
hardship. Staff finds the proposed application for a 256 square foot variance to the
required 800 square foot maximum ground floor area for accessory buildings does not
meet the criterion required for granting a variance. Mr. Morrison stated that staff
recommends adoption of a resolution denying the variance.
Commissioner Gainsley asked if there were restrictions from any utilities on the land.
Mr. Morrison responded there are no restrictions from utility companies. He added that
the property line is about 15 ft. away from the street curb.
Chair Roberts opened the public hearing.
Gene Nelson, 9133 Breckenridge Lane, Eden Prairie, stated that he’s had a business in St.
Louis Park at 4601 Excelsior Blvd since 1974. He said his son lives at 3338 Library Lane
and intends to continue living there. He spoke about the improvements that have been
made to the property. He spoke about the need for garages for safety and aesthetics
reasons. Neighbors have remarked on the improvements made to the property. He stated
that the applicant got bids for the garages. The construction companies told them they
knew what was allowed in the city. He said the applicant decided to proceed and
purchased their materials. The slab was laid. Mr. Nelson said when they went to city they
found out that they had 800 sq. allowed for accessory buildings on which they could
build. The city told them they might not be granted a variance. Mr. Nelson spoke about
the large size of the lot.
Marge Nelson, applicant, said they have invested a lot into the property. Their son
Spencer is living there. They didn’t go into the process thinking they would build
something against the code. Ms. Nelson said it wasn’t until the contractor submitted the
plans that they were told what was allowed. She said they had one day to decide and
materials were purchased. She spoke about community support for their improvements.
Ms. Nelson stated their goal was to get vehicles and sports equipment under a roof. She
said they were told three times by the construction companies that they could proceed
with their plans.
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Commissioner Solmer asked the applicant when she learned that the property was zoned
R-2.
Ms. Nelson said they learned the zoning designation when they submitted the plans.
Spencer Nelson, 3336 Library Lane, spoke about the great location of the property. He
said he is a cyclist and sports enthusiast and has sports equipment, lawn equipment, and
large vehicles to keep in the garage. He said he wants the same situation for the tenant.
He forwarded neighborhood petitions in support of the variance to the board.
As no one else was present wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Gainsley said the desire for the variance goes against the Comprehensive
Plan. He said there is difficulty seeing hardship as it is based on convenience and desire
to have the garages. He commented that money has been spent, but if it goes against the
code, it is the law. He said an inspector or city employee doesn’t have the authority to
vary a zoning law. It’s the law.
Commissioner Kaufman spoke about hardship and practical difficulties, and said the late
discovery of the zoning designation might provide some justification for practical
difficulties. He said the rules generally make sense but they don’t account for the specific
nature of a specific property. He said perhaps there is some hardship and some ability to
go that direction.
Commissioner Solmer said it was stated repeatedly that the property is a triple lot. He
asked if the lot was empty could three single family residential homes be built on it.
Mr. Morrison responded that it is a triple lot in the sense that when it was originally
platted the whole area was platted with 25 ft. wide lots. People typically bought two, and
sometimes three, of them to create their lot. He said in this case these have been
combined in one lot and today the city would not let it be split again.
Commissioner Solmer stated it is a legally non-conforming use of the property and the
board is being asked to expand the non-conformity and to treat it as though it is a
conforming property. He said that is in effect a rezoning and he stated he doesn’t think
that is appropriate here.
Chair Roberts stated he agrees with Commissioner Solmer. He said the applicant has
done a great job with the property but it is a non-conforming property. He said the zoning
code is pretty clear here and the board is not in the business of rewriting code, it
interprets code.
Commissioner Gainsley made a motion to deny the variance, based upon the staff report,
adding that he sees no reason to grant the variance.
The motion to deny the variance passed on a vote of 3-1 (Kaufman opposed).
Mr. Morrison read the statement regarding appeal to the City Council. The 10-day appeal
period ends December 9.
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5. Unfinished Business: None
6. New Business: None
7. Communications
Mr. Morrison said a board meeting is scheduled for December 22. It was determined that
there will be a quorum. Mr. Morrison said he expects to have a 2016 annual report for the
board available for review at that meeting.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Recording Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Action Agenda Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2017 Employee Compensation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution amending the Compensation Plan,
confirming a 2.75% general increase for non-union employees effective 1/1/17; continuing
participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program; and eliminating the performance
program for Paid-On-Call Firefighters.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does council wish to confirm the recommended 2017 employee
compensation as outlined in this report, including amending the Compensation Plan that was
established by Resolution 97-160?
SUMMARY: This report details staff’s recommendation for amending the citywide pay
philosophy document known as the Compensation Plan and setting non-union employee
compensation for 2017. This topic was discussed at the special study session on December 19. At
that time the Council expressed support for the new pay philosophy and directed that staff develop
a performance pay model for implementation in 2018.
Recommendation for 2017 Non-Union Employee Compensation:
Approve new pay grades for all benefit-earning positions, as recommended by consultant after
extensive analysis.
Amend Compensation Plan that was established by Resolution 97-160 and amended by
Resolution 98-145.
Approve 2.75% standard adjustment to compensation plan for non-union employees, allowing
for regular progression through pay ranges.
Pay for city manager will be adjusted upon completion of the annual performance evaluation.
Approve continuation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program.
Eliminate the Paid-On-Call Firefighter Performance Program.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The amount recommended has been
included in the 2017 budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution, including Appendices A & B
Prepared by: Ali Timpone, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: The city is required by the Minnesota Pay Equity Act to have a job evaluation
system in order to determine the comparable work value of the work performed by each class of
employee. Regulations on pay equity began in 1984 when the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill
extending pay equity to all local governments in the state. The law requires local government to
analyze its pay structure for evidence of inequities and to report this information to the Department
of Management and Budget. The system used by the city (and many other cities in the metro area)
was originally developed and owned by Control Data. The program was sold to PDI and
maintained for many years. Most recently it was sold and the company that supported the job
evaluation system has gone out of business. We have been able to continue to use the system by
using a compensation consultant to provide recommendations and remain in compliance with pay
equity. We need to continue with a system for pay equity compliance, and given the time that has
passed, it was time to study and implement an updated and supported evaluation program.
The current compensation pay philosophy for St. Louis Park was put into place in 1997. Our
compensation plan was also reviewed during this study.
Who conducted the study?
In 2015, the city hired Keystone Consulting Group of Minneapolis and Principal Consultant Saado
Abboud, Ph.D., to analyze city positions and assign suitable job values to each position. Dr.
Abboud has worked with St. Louis Park since 2012 to provide compensation recommendations
and is familiar with our current compensation system.
Position Evaluation:
Dr. Abboud and his staff reviewed job descriptions of all regular, benefit-earning positions. Each
position was evaluated using the following five compensable factors:
1. Knowledge, Skills & Competence: The knowledge and skills gained through education,
training, and the experience required for fulfilling the overall purpose of the job.
2. Level of Responsibility: The impact by the individual in the job on achieving the objectives
of the team, department, business function or organization.
3. Level of Complexity: Complexity refers to the variety and diversity of the work assigned to
the job, as well as the complexity of the decisions made to deliver certain results.
4. Contacts & Interpersonal Skills: The extent to which the work involves making contacts,
communicating, negotiating or influencing decision-making with people inside and outside the
organization.
5. Working Conditions: Refers to exposure to extreme temperature, unpleasant conditions,
exposure to injury and health hazards in addition to physical demands that are part of the
regular work environment.
A list of all benefit-earning positions and their new pay grades as recommended by Dr.
Abboud are attached to the Resolution as Appendix A. In accordance with state statute, the
city will notify the Commissioner of Management and Budget with the new pay grade system upon
approval by council.
Impact to City Compensation Plan:
The city’s guiding document on strategic pay philosophy is the Compensation Plan that was set by
Resolution 97-160, and amended by Resolution 98-145. This plan details the city’s methodology
in determining and maintaining base compensation for all positions which allows the city to attract
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and retain a competent workforce. The plan defines the city’s principles and philosophy on setting
pay, annual increases, and which organizations are included in the city’s external market
comparisons. After much review and analysis, staff are making a recommendation to change the
target pay for employees as defined in the Compensation Plan. A copy of the updated
Compensation Plan is attached as Appendix B.
Comparable Market Cities:
There is no change recommended to our comparable market cities. We have used this listing of
cities as our market since 1997 and recommend to continue using metro area cities with
populations greater than 25,000 but less than 90,000 as our comparable market.
Current Target Pay Philosophy:
In the 1997 Compensation Plan, target pay for employees differs for exempt and non-exempt
positions because of the availability for paid overtime.
Non-exempt employees use Q2 (50th quartile) for target pay.
Exempt employees use Q3 (75th quartile) for target pay.
After much discussion and analysis between our consultant, the city manager, human resources,
and directors, staff are recommending that pay philosophy be equalized between exempt and non-
exempt positions. We have done considerable work over the past several years to equalize the
benefits levels between exempt and non-exempt and strongly feel that the pay philosophy should
also be equalized.
Recommended Target Pay Philosophy:
After thorough discussion about citywide pay philosophy and our desired standing among our
comparable market cities, staff recommends that the St. Louis Park target pay be set at the 85 th
percentile for max pay for all regular benefit-earning positions. Because St. Louis Park employees
are expected to perform at a level above average compared to other cities, and due to the desire of
the city to attract and retain top talent, the recommendation is to set target pay at the 85th percentile.
Current and Recommended Pay Ranges:
Current pay ranges have a 15% pay spread from minimum to maximum of the range. In the
recommendation for the new Compensation Plan, staff recommends a wider pay band of 20%
between minimum and maximum. Due to the increased maximum target pay, it makes sense that
the time to reach max should be increased.
How do employees progress through the pay ranges?
The progression through the pay ranges is not recommended to change. Employees are expected
to typically begin at the minimum of the range. Upon successful completion of probation,
employees are eligible for up to a 5% increase in pay. Employees on probation at year end are
eligible for the standard increase, not to exceed the maximum of the range. Employees not on
probation at year end are eligible for double the standard increase, not to exceed the maximum of
the range, dependent upon satisfactory performance. Positions whose current compensation
exceeds the new maximum of the ranges shall be ineligible for a base salary adjustment until such
time the maximum exacts or surpasses current compensation. However, such positions are eligible
to receive a lump sum payment equivalent to the position’s salary multiplied by the standard
percentage adjustment.
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Will employee performance influence pay levels?
The compensation plan has historically required satisfactory performance in order to be eligible
for progression through the ranges. Directors are required to report to the city manager and human
resources any employees who do not meet satisfactory performance measures and are not eligible
for progression through the pay ranges. With the change to the 85th percentile, management is
aware and supervisors will be trained that basic solid performance expectations in St. Louis Park
are higher than average/satisfactory and, as such, above average performance will be expected in
order for employees to progress through the ranges. Specific training will be provided to
supervisors on performance evaluation measures and guidelines to take into account these
performance expectations. In addition, there is room to add a merit pay program and staff will
prepare a recommendation for an additional merit pay program for council review in the future in
order to reward and recognize outstanding achievement.
How does the compensation plan affect union groups?
Any actual changes to a union employee’s salary are considered terms and conditions of
employment and must be negotiated before being imposed. Upon approval of this citywide
strategic pay philosophy, the updated Compensation Plan document will be used as a guide for
management’s position in future negotiations.
Non-Union Employee Compensation – 2.75% General Increase Effective 1/1/17
Our compensation plan allows the city manager to approve the standard adjustment based on
information such as market value data, the CPI and the general financial condition of the city.
After review of the market, Dr. Abboud has recommended that pay maximums for St. Louis Park
would remain competitive if increased by 2.75%. This assumes approval of the amended
Compensation Plan.
The increase for non-union employees will be applied in accordance with our compensation plan.
In our plan, after successful completion of probation (typically six months) and with satisfactory
performance, a position receives up to double the standard increase to progress through the pay
range until they reach the pay line (maximum). Positions at the maximum will receive the standard
adjustment. Positions above the maximum will be eligible for a lump sum.
Salary Cap and City Manager Salary
The contract for the city manager states that base salary and benefits must be set when salaries are
established for other non-union employees. Compensation must comply with the state mandated
salary cap.
2016 salary range for the city manager was set at $159,406 - $187,537.
Salary cap in 2016 was $165,334. With a waiver that St. Louis Park had received in 2002 and
with information provided to our city attorney by MN Management and Budget in 2016, the
salary cap for St. Louis Park was set at $170,626 by the state of MN.
2016 annual salary for city manager is $165,334 and additional PTO of 279.33 hours (at
$79.488/hr. = $16,227) for a total of $187,537, not including car allowance.
It is recommended that the pay range for the position of city manager move consistent with other
positions in the city and be adjusted by 2.75%. The city manager’s pay is not recommended to
change until after approval of the city manager’s performance evaluation, tentatively scheduled
for February 6, 2017. A separate item will be presented to council for approval of the city
manager’s pay at that time.
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Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program
Our paid-on-call firefighters receive a life insurance benefit through the Volunteer Firefighters’
Benefit Association of Minnesota. Our personnel policy requires council approval for conditions
of employment relating to insurance.
This program is very affordable and covers our paid-on-call firefighters. It covers life insurance
up to $20,000 and also provides some disability coverage. This program is a typical benefit offered
to other paid-on-call firefighters in municipalities in the metro area. Since paid-on-call firefighters
are not eligible for the benefits of other employees, it is important that we provide some type of
life insurance coverage for this group. We recommend council approves continued participation
in this program consistent with Resolution 05-150.
Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program – Eliminate
Our Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program was established in 1996. The Performance
Program was designed for our paid-on-call firefighters to be competitive with our volunteer
neighbors, and alleviate the need of a Fire Department Relief Association. Since that time, the
paid-on-call firefighters have become eligible for Public Employee Retirement Association
(PERA) pension benefits which alleviate the need for a relief association. Additionally, after
extensive review by the fire chief and deputy fire chief, it was determined that the performance
bonus program for paid-on-call firefighters was not functioning in a way that appropriately
rewarded employees for desired performance. The fire chief has recommended elimination of this
program. In lieu of a performance bonus, the fire chief has recommended a slightly increased base
pay plus a 1.5 times higher rate of pay for employees who report for duty for “performance and
engagement” activities which include public education and other similar call-backs. The overall
result of this increased pay for “performance and engagement” activities will better reward
employees for reporting to work in areas that represent high performance and engagement. The
overall cost of the paid-on-call firefighter compensation without the performance bonus is
estimated to be commensurate with a 2.75% increase (same as other non-union) for overall
compensation for paid-on-call firefighters and is included in the 2017 budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW PAY GRADES FOR BENEFIT EARNING
POSITIONS; AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN; APPROVING 2017
COMPENSATION FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES; CONTINUING PARTICIPATION
IN THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT PROGRAM; AND ELIMINATING
THE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM PAY FOR PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS
WHEREAS, the city council established and approved, by Resolution, the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of St. Louis Park, and Section VIII-C of such
Plan directs the city manager to approve the standard adjustment to the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the city council wishes to adopt policies for city employees and has conferred
upon the city manager the power to establish and administer additional administrative policies and
rules as may be appropriate for the employment practices of the city; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park:
A. Confirms the consultant’s recommendation for a new job evaluation system and associated
pay grades for all benefit-earning positions, attached as Appendix A.
B. Amends the Compensation Plan that was originally established by Resolution 97-160 and
amended by Resolution 98-145, attached as Appendix B.
C. Confirms city manager’s decision to implement a standard adjustment of 2.75% to the
updated Compensation Plan and associated updated pay grades identified in A and B
above, effective January 1, 2017 for non-union employees.
B. The city manager’s salary will remain at 2016 levels until council approves an annual
performance evaluation.
C. Approves continuation of participation in the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Association
of MN Benefit Program for 2017, consistent with Resolution 05-150.
D. Approves elimination of the Paid-on-Call Firefighters Performance Program, effective
January 1, 2017.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2017
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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Appendix A:
New Benefit-Earning Pay Grades for 2017 As Recommended By Consultant
CURRENT
CONSULTANT RECOMMENDATION 12/24/16
Value Position Title Grade Position Title
47 Custodian 100 Custodian
51 Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative
55 Accounting Clerk: Cash, AP 110 Accounting Clerk: Cash, AP
Graphic Designer Office Assistant (Ops & Rec, Insp, MSC)
Office Assistant - Ops & Rec, Inspections, MSC Office Assistant II Police
Office Assistant II - Police Dept. Fire Dept Secretary
Program Producer - Cable Graphic Designer
Secretary/Program Aid WWH Program Producer - Cable
UB Customer Service Representative Secretary/Program Aide WWH
57 Engineering Aide UB Customer Service Representative
Permit Technician 120 Assessing Technician
58 CSO Coordinator CSO Coordinator
Public Service Worker Office Assistant: Admin, Records, CD, Eng, Housing
61 Assessing Technician Engineering Aide
Department Secretary: Fire Maintenance Technician
Housing Office Assistant Office Assistant III Police
Maintenance Technician [HA] Permit Technician
Equipment Mechanic Public Service Worker – All
Office Assistant III - Police Dept. Solid Waste Field Inspector
Office Asst: (Adm, Records, Engineering) 130 Civic TV Coordinator
Plant Operator Community Liaison
Solid Waste Field Inspector Community TV Coordinator
Solid Waste Program Specialist Dispatcher
Wellness & Volunteer Coordinator HR Technician
63 HR Technician Naturalist
Payroll Specialist Senior Office Assistant - Ops & Rec
64 Dispatcher Payroll Specialist
65 Senior Office Assistant: CD, Ops & Rec Public Housing Specialist
Civic TV Coordinator Public Works Information Systems Specialist
Community TV Coordinator Solid Waste Program Specialist
Public Works Info. Systems Specialist Wellness and Volunteer Coordinator
66 Naturalist 1@50%, 1@75%, 1 FT 140 Accountant I
Firefighter Associate Planner
Public Housing Specialist Communications Coordinator
68 Associate Planner Economic Development Specialist
Communications Coordinator Engineering Technician II
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Community Liaison Equipment Mechanic
Economic Development Specialist Firefighter
Engineering Technician II Housing Assistance Coordinator
69 IT Technician IT Technician
72 Accountant I Maintenance Mechanical Coordinator
Fire Lieutenant Plant Operator
GIS Coordinator 150 Accountant II
Police Officer Assistant Zoning Administrator
75 Engineering Tech III Construction Codes Inspector
Maintenance Mech. Coord. [Housing Authority] Engineering Technician III
Solid Waste Program Coordinator Environment and Sustainability Coordinator
76 Environment & Sustainability Coordinator GIS Coordinator
Housing Assistance Coordinator Planner
Residential Appraiser I Project Coordinator
Web Coord/Applications Developer Property Maintenance Inspector
77 Field Supervisor Public Housing Coordinator
78 Assistant Zoning Administrator Recreation Supervisor
Inspector - Construction Codes Residential Appraiser I
Property Maintenance Solid Waste Program Coordinator
Planner 160 Field Supervisor - All divisions
Project Coordinator Fire Lieutenant
78 Accountant II Office Manager
Public Housing Coordinator Police Officer
Recreation Supervisor Project Engineer
79 Engineers: Transportation and Project Residential Appraiser II
Residential Appraiser II Senior IT Analyst
80 City Clerk Transportation Engineer
Commercial Appraiser 170 Assistant Housing Supervisor
Office Manager - Police Dept. City Clerk
Senior IT Analyst Commercial Appraiser
81 Fire Captain Fire Captain
Rec Center Manager Natural Resources Coordinator
Water Resources Manager Nature Center Manager
83 Senior Accountant Operations Manager
84 Assistant Housing Supervisor Rec Center Manager
Operations Manager Senior Accountant
86 Chief of Training and EMS Water Resources Manager
Human Resources Coordinator 180 Assistant Fire Chief
Inspection Services Manager Chief of Training & EMS
Natural Resources Coordinator Communications and Marketing Manager
Nature Center Manager Economic Development Coordinator
88 Economic Development Coord. Equipment Superintendent
Equipment Superintendent Finance Manager
90 Assistant Fire Chief Human Resources Coordinator
Chief Building Official Information Technology Manager
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Communications & Marketing Manager Inspection Services Manager
Finance Manager Public Works Services Manager
IT Manager Sergeant
Public Works Services Manager 190 Chief Building Official
Sergeant Park Superintendent
90 City Assessor Planning and Zoning Supervisor
94 Senior Engineering Project Manager Police Lieutenant
96 Police Lieutenant Principal Planner
Planning and Zoning Supervisor Recreation Superintendent
Principal Planner Senior Engineering Project Manager
Recreation Superintendent 200 City Assessor
Utilities Superintendent Deputy Fire Chief
100 Deputy Fire Chief Housing Supervisor/Deputy CD Director
Park Superintendent Utilities Superintendent
104 Chief Financial Officer 210 Chief Financial Officer
Deputy Chief - Police Public Works Superintendent
Public Works Superintendent 220 Deputy Police Chief
110 Fire Chief 230 Chief Information Officer
Director of Inspections Community Development Director
Chief Information Officer Director of Inspections
113 Community Dev. Director Engineering Director
Engineering Director Fire Chief
Housing Supervisor/Deputy CD Director 240 Director of Operations and Recreation
118 HR Director/Deputy City Manager HR Director/Deputy City Manager
119 Operations & Recreation Director 250 Police Chief
Police Chief 270 City Manager
138 City Manager
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APPENDIX B:
COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Effective January 1, 2017
I. EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS
This plan is an authorized policy of the St. Louis Park City Council. The city manager is
responsible for its execution and in so doing shall not allow, cause or permit the fiscal
integrity of the city, its ethical standards, or public image to be jeopardized.
II. SCOPE
This plan affects all positions of employment within the City of St. Louis Park including
full-time and part-time positions in regular, temporary, or probationary status. In instances
where a labor agreement conflicts with this plan, the specific term(s) of the labor agreement
shall take precedence over this plan provided the labor agreement is lawful.
III. PURPOSE
The purpose of this plan is to establish a fair and equitable method of determining and
maintaining base compensation in such a way which, over time, will allow the city to attract
and retain a work force with above average performance.
IV. PRINCIPLES
In order to fulfill its purpose, the following principles shall govern the practices and
administration of the plan.
A. Internal Equity: Positions with comparable job values shall have the opportunity to
earn comparable salaries.
B. Market-Based: Salaries of city positions should be competitive within the marketplace
recognized as metro area cities with populations greater than 25,000 but less than
90,000.
C. Performance-Based: Salary increases are limited to employees who perform
satisfactorily or better.
D. Defined Pay Limit: No position shall be permitted to have a base compensation beyond
the maximum of the pay range provided the range is deemed internally equitable and
market competitive.
E. Predictability: The opportunities and limits of the plan shall be known from the start
and should be void of unreasonable and non-defensible changes.
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V. DEFINITIONS
A. Job Value: A number representing the value of a position to the organization.
Determining the Job Value is derived from a point factoring system. Job Value is the
primary factor in determining compensation.
B. Market Value: Salary data from the annual League of Minnesota Cities salary survey;
our market represents metro area cities with populations between 25,000 and 90,000.
Market Value for all positions is the eighty-fifth percentile of range maximums.
Changes in the Market Values are a primary factor in determining annual adjustments
to the Payline.
C. Comparable Rate: Used when a Market Value is not available. It is the actual pay rate
for a position from either internal or external sources which is materially similar to the
position in question.
D. Position Salary Range: Each position’s base compensation is represented in this range
defined by the Minimum Position Salary and the Payline.
1. Payline: The Payline represents the city’s target salary for each position. The
Payline is determined by a regression formula which compares the job value and
market value for each position. A Payline should be calculated each year based on
current data and reflects an appropriate level to ensure it does not fall behind the
market.
2. Minimum Position Salary: The standard Minimum Position Salary shall be set at
80% of the Payline.
E. Standard Adjustment: Establishes a baseline for position salary adjustments and is
derived from the percentage movement in the Payline.
F. Apprenticeship: An employee, who for a defined period of time, may not meet the
minimum qualifications for a position but is doing so in hopes of becoming fully
qualified.
VI. POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Authority: The city manager is authorized to determine positions of employment, their
number, functional responsibilities, scope of authority, and title, provided any other
applicable laws, ordinances, and/or Charter provisions are complied with.
B. Budget Impact: The city manager may modify, add, or delete any position (except city
manager) in order to meet the human resource needs of the city, provided it is lawful
and done within the overall context of the city budget.
C. Notification: The city manager shall keep the city council current with changes to the
compensation plan.
VII. JOB VALUES
Each position of employment in the city shall be assigned a number representing its value
in the organization. The city shall utilize a system which considers skill, effort,
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responsibility, and working conditions normally required in the performance of the job
duties. Each position shall be assured that its point value is kept reasonably current. Job
Value shall be a primary consideration in determining base pay.
VIII. SALARY ADMINISTRATION
Each authorized position in the city shall have established for it a permissible range of base
salary. The Payline represents the maximum for the position.
A. Establish the Salary Range
1. Identify Job Value according to the prescribed policy.
2. Identify the Market Value or its comparable.
3. Calculate the proper regression formula in order to determine the Payline.
4. Set the Minimum at 80% of Payline.
B. Progression through the Salary Range
Progression is dependent on satisfactory performance and in such cases the Payline
should be reached in 7 years barring any circumstance which places the financial
integrity of the city in such a condition that it would be imprudent for the city manager
to make salary adjustments such as an unforeseen loss of revenue. Therefore, the 7
years shall not be considered a guarantee or promise but a goal.
C. Standard Adjustment
The percentage movement in the Payline from one year to the next is known as the
Standard Adjustment. The city manager shall approve the Standard Adjustment by
considering updated Market Value data, changes in Job Values, and also such
information as the CPI and general financial condition of the city.
D. Adjusting Salary
Adjustments to salary shall be made annually and according to the following
parameters:
1. Positions compensated at the Payline shall receive 100% of the Standard
Adjustment.
2. Positions compensated below the Payline shall receive 200% of the Standard
Adjustment not to exceed the Payline.
3. Positions whose current compensation exceeds the Payline (because it was
determined prior to the implementation of this plan) shall be ineligible for a base
salary adjustment until such time the Payline exacts or surpasses it. However, such
positions are eligible to receive a lump sum payment equivalent to the position’s
salary multiplied by the standard percentage adjustment. Employees who receive
lump sum adjustments for more than one year shall have the lump sum based on
the accumulative salary, not the first year salary.
E. New Hires
Newly hired employees shall have a starting salary commensurate with experience and
ability and shall typically be at the Minimum Salary Range. However, the city manager
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may approve exceptions above or below the minimum providing it is prudent to do so.
In such cases, the progression through the Salary Range may be shortened or elongated.
F. Successful Completion of Probation
Employees deemed by their supervisor and approved by the city manager as having
successfully completed a probationary period shall be eligible for a salary adjustment.
A typical probationary period is six months but may be extended if circumstances
warrant it. The amount may vary depending on the employee’s staring salary in relation
to the Payline and ability to achieve the Payline. A typical salary adjustment is 5% for
a position starting at the Minimum salary.
G. Temporary Job Value Increases
Positions assigned duties which materially increase the Value of the Job for a period of
at least three months are eligible for a temporary salary adjustment. A
temporary/present Payline shall be calculated using the temporary Job Value. The
amount of salary increase may be reasonable represented by the percentage increase
between the previous and temporary/present Paylines.
IX. TRANSITION
Positions found to be compensated below 80% of the Payline as of January 1, 2017 shall
be brought up to said minimum retroactively. Regular implementation of the plan shall
begin on January 1, 2017.
X. POINT VALUES AND JOB ANALYSIS MAINTENANCE
The city manager shall establish and maintain a policy and procedure for assigning point
values representing its relative value to the organization. This policy should also outline
the process for regular analysis/review of positions.