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Home My WebLink About2017/03/06 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA MARCH 6, 2017 6:45 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Westwood Room Discussion Item 1. 6:45 p.m. Flavored Tobacco Products 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 February 21, 2017 4. Approval of Agenda 5.Reports 5a. Approval of EDA Disbursements 6.Old Business -- None 7.New Business -- None 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 -- None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 3b. City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2017 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.) Meeting of March 6, 2017 City Council Agenda 5. Boards and Commissions -- None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Alley Vacation (5605 36th Street West / 3700 Hwy 100) Recommended Action: Mayor to open public hearing, solicit comments, and close public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of an Ordinance vacating the northern eight feet of alley right-of-way and set the Second Reading of the Ordinance for March 20, 2017. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat, subject to conditions; and Motion to approve First Reading of an Ordinance adding Section 36-268-PUD 8 of the Zoning Code and amending the Zoning Map from IP-Industrial Park to PUD 8 for the property located at 5605 36th Street West, and setting the second reading for March 20, 2017. 8b. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts Recommended Action: Motion to approve First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the City Code to allow dwelling units as an accessory use to Religious Institutions in the residential zoning districts, and to set the second reading for March 20, 2017. 9. Communications – None Meeting of March 6, 2017 City Council Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR 4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of January 28, 2017 through February 24, 2017. 4b. Adopt Resolution approving final plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids (Project No. 4017-1101). 4c. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 20-5 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances relating to prohibited acts to allow alcohol at the Recreation Outdoor Center (“ROC”); regulations for Parks and Recreation, and to approve the ordinance summary for publication. 4d. Adopt Resolution approving the new Amended & Restated Agreement, between the City and T-Mobile Central LLC, for communication antennas and related equipment on the City’s water tower at 5100 Park Glen Road. 4e. Adopt Resolution approving the new Amended & Restated Agreement, between the City and T-Mobile Central LLC, for communication antennas and related equipment on the City’s water tower at 8301 W. 34th Street. 4f. Adopt Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way. 4g. Adopt Resolution appointing Jim de Lambert as Commissioner, Patrick Noon as Alternate Commissioner, and Erick Francis as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) member to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) to serve terms expiring January 31, 2020. 4h. Adopt Resolution authorizing the implementation of parking restrictions adjacent to sanitary lift stations located near 2901 Nevada Avenue and 2449 Gettysburg Avenue. 4i. Approve for filing Telecommunications Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2017. St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular City Council meetings are carried live on Civic TV cable channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for Video on Demand replays. The agenda is posted on Fridays on the official city bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall and on the text display on Civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website. Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. Meeting: Special Study Session Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Discussion Item: 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Flavored Tobacco Products RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff desires direction as to whether it should draft an ordinance amending the Tobacco Licensing sections of city code to regulate flavored tobacco products. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to amend the Tobacco Licensing code related to flavored tobacco products? SUMMARY: In response to Council inquiry regarding whether youth enticing flavored tobacco products are being sold in the community, staff collected retail sales information during the City’s annual tobacco establishment inspections. The “Discussion” section of this report includes survey results, information from Hennepin County Public Health and possible ordinance options for Council to consider. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable at this time. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion Hennepin County Reports -SLP Summary of Tobacco Retail Audits, 2016 -SLP Tobacco Environmental Scan, 2016 -SLP Summary of Retail Tobacco Policy Analysis Prepared by: Ann Boettcher, Inspections Services Manager Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Page 2 Title: Flavored Tobacco Products DISCUSSION BACKGROUND: Licensed Tobacco Establishments The city currently licenses 23 businesses for tobacco and related product sales. All of the establishments are general retail businesses with tobacco being only a portion of retail products sold. There are not any tobacco specialty shops currently licensed in the city. The ordinance sections related to prohibiting tobacco sampling and drug paraphernalia sales has acted as a deterrent for stand-alone tobacco shops. Current City Ordinances Sales of tobacco products and related items are regulated in several ways through an annual business license. The following is a summary of these requirements from Chapter 6 Sec.8-374 and Chapter18 Secs. 18-94 and 18-96: •Tobacco, a tobacco-related device, or electronic delivery device may not be sold, or offered for sale, to any person under the age of 18 years. •Vending machines for tobacco or tobacco related products are not allowed. •All tobacco and related products must be stored behind a counter or other area not freely accessible to customers. Customers must make a verbal or written request to an employee of the licensed premises in order to receive the tobacco, tobacco-related device or electronic delivery device. •Any products containing opium, morphine, jimson weed, bella donna, strychnos, cocaine, marijuana or other type of deleterious, hallucinogenic or toxic or controlled substance, except nicotine, and not naturally found in tobacco, tobacco-related devices or electronic delivery devices are prohibited. •Licensed business sales must comply with any and all other federal, state, and local laws, ordinances or other regulations. •Tobacco sampling within an establishment selling any tobacco, tobacco product or tobacco related devices is prohibited. •It is illegal to sell or display any drug paraphernalia. This includes objects used, intended for use or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances to include, but not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, hashish, or hashish oil into the human body (an example of this would be water pipes commonly used in hookah lounges). Police perform compliance checks annually to verify that regulated products are not being sold to minors. The Zoning Ordinance Section 36 currently does not institute requirements for location of retail tobacco establishments or on-site signage. Other Cities Minneapolis adopted an ordinance that became effective January of 2016 restricting the sale of flavored tobacco products (excluding menthol, mint and wintergreen) to tobacco products shops and excludes those under 18 years of age from entering the establishment. The ordinance also sets minimum pricing of cigars - single and multi-packs. Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Page 3 Title: Flavored Tobacco Products St. Paul adopted an ordinance effective January 2016 that states no person shall sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute any flavored tobacco. This restriction does not apply to retail stores that derive at least 90% of their revenue from the sale of tobacco products, tobacco related devices, electronic delivery devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery process and where the retailer ensures that no person under 18 years of age is permitted to enter at any time. The ordinance also sets minimum pricing of cigars - single and multi-packs. Additional cities including Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Maplewood, and Richfield have implemented various regulations on packaging and minimum pricing. City Survey As part of the annual Tobacco Establishment license inspection to verify compliance with ordinance requirements, inspectors included a survey for each of the 23 establishments to identify the type of tobacco products being sold and pricing for each. One establishment is remodeling the interior space and currently not selling tobacco products and was eliminated from results. Also noted in the survey results is one large discount store that sells tobacco products in bulk only and was not used in determining the average costs for tobacco products with pricing listed with an *. Below is the summary of the 2017 survey: Product # of Establishments Lowest price/packaging Cigarettes Menthol and regular 22 $7.00/pack *$86.64/box Little Cigars/Cigarillos Menthol, fruit and regular 18 $.99/single and $.99/2-pack *$67.81/box Large Cigars Menthol and regular 6 $7.99/single and $1.99/2-pack Chew/snuff/dip 16 $5.44/tin *$27.81/roll=5 tins E-cigarettes Menthol, fruit and regular 8 $1.16/digital single, $12.99 tank Over half of the retail establishment are offering flavored tobacco products. Single product packaging of little cigars/cigarillos, large cigars and e-cigarettes are also offered with pricing beginning at $.99 each. Hennepin County Public Health Information Hennepin County Public Health is very involved with bringing education and awareness to issues and concerns about the sale and use of tobacco. The reports contain a summary of a retail audit of St. Louis Park establishments conducted September 2016; a tobacco environmental scan of tobacco use by St. Louis Park youth as compared to other cities located in Hennepin County; and a summary from the Public Health Law Center analyzing the city’s Tobacco Ordinance for Hennepin County Public Health. This information, including the detailed 36 page analysis of the city’s Tobacco Ordinance, would be referenced during any future revisions to the St. Louis Park Tobacco licensing. Ruth Tripp, Hennepin County Public Health will be present at the Study Session. Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Page 4 Title: Flavored Tobacco Products Considerations Below are possible options for the Council to consider regarding the city’s Tobacco Licensing program: 1. Maintain current ordinance options. 2. Restrict the sale of fruit flavored tobacco in the form of cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, chew/snuff and e-cigarettes as part of the licensing regulations. The cities that restrict the sale of flavored tobacco have exempt menthol, wintergreen and mint from the list of flavored tobaccos. 3.Set minimum packing and pricing requirements for little cigars/cigarillos, chew/snuff and e-cigarettes. 4.Eliminate all display of any tobacco or related products within the establishment. NEXT STEPS: If the Council desires to pursue amending the Tobacco Licensing Ordinance, staff will work with the City Attorney on a draft ordinance and return to a study session for Council review and direction. As part of this process, staff would also suggest the retailers selling tobacco be contacted for their input. City of St. Louis Park Summary of tobacco retail audits, September 2016 In June 2016, Hennepin County Public Health began conducting tobacco retail audits at 236 retail locations in 15 designated cities. In the City of St. Louis Park, audits were completed at 19 of the 25 tobacco retail stores. Three retail stores where closed at the time of the audit observation and three retail stores asked the auditor to leave the store. This summary provides key information and data on St. Louis Park's tobacco retail environment. By bringing education and awareness to issues and corn;:erns about places where tobacco is sold, we· can work towards strategies that reduce tobacco marketing and youth access to tobacco products. Key findings All tobacco retailers sell menthol and non-menthol cigarettes; 63% of the retail stores cheapest pack was less than the average price of $7.90 in the Twin Cities. 58% of the retail stores sell flavored and non-flavored cigars/little cigarillos. Common cigar flavors are fruit or candy. 63% of the retail stores sell single cigars below the minimum price in some surrounding cities. 37% of the retail stores sell e-cigarette products. E-cigarettes are usually flavored with fruit or candy flavors, as well as with mint, menthol, and wintergreen flavoring. 21 % of the retail stores are within a football field length (300 feet) of schools and/or parks, compared to Hennepin County's 14% of stores. Retail stores by type of store-There are 25 tobacco retailers in St. Louis Park, or two retailers per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 1.5. Researchers have defined "tobacco swamps" as any area that is double the national average (3+ retailers/1,000 residents). Retail stores broken down by store type Drug store/pharmacy Mass merchandiser or discount store Grocery store Beer, wine or liquor store or bar/restaurant Convenience store with or without gas Advertising Exterior tobacco advertisements •Number of stores with exterior advertisements: 3 3 8 __ _.12 0 5 10 •Products most often advertised were cigarettes (menthol and non-menthol) and chew-type products. 15 Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Title: Flavored Tobacco Products Page 5 Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Title: Flavored Tobacco ProductsPage 6 City of St. Louis Park Tobacco environmental scan, 2016 Youth tobacco use is still a problem Smoking is the greatest cause of preventable death and disease in Minnesota.1 Nearly nine out of 10 smokers start smoking by age 18, and 99% start by age 26.2 2,800 kids in Minnesota become new daily smokers each year; 102,000 now under age 18 will die prematurely from smoking.3 The tobacco industry spends over $400,000 a day marketing tobacco, most of which is spent in retail stores-the most important channel for reaching kids.4 Annual health care costs in Minnesota directly caused by smoking exceed $2.5 billion.5 Tobacco retailers (Sources: St. Louis Park Permit Technician; FDA Compliance Check Inspections database) Tobacco retailers 25, or 2 per 1,000 residents Tobacco or e-cigarette shops/lounges 0 Compliance check violations in 2015, 2016 0,0 Frequency of local compliance checks 1 annually FDA violations in 2014, 2015, 2016 6,2,0 Repeat violators (FDA) 2 Youth tobacco use (Sources: Minnesota Student Survey 2010, 2013 and 2016, St. Louis Park School District and Suburban Hennepin County) Statewide, results from the 2016 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) show that:6 Cigarette smoking among both 11'hand 9th grade students fell by nearly one third since 201 3. 8.4% of 11th graders, and 4.3% of 9th graders reported they had smoked cigarettes in the past 30 days. There was a dramatic and concerning increase in the number of students using e-cigarettes; 11 th and 9th graders now use e-cigarettes at twice the rate of conventional cigarettes. 17.1 % of 11 th graders, and 9.3% of 9'" graders reported they used an e-cigarette in the past 30 days. St. Louis Park School District did not participate in the MSS 2016. Suburban Hennepin County data is provided for reference. Percentage of youth who St. Louis Park School District Suburban Hennepin County reported using the following products within the past 30 9th Grade 11 1hGrade 9th Grade 11 1h Grade days: 2010 2013 2013* 2010 2013 Conventional tobacco** 12% 4% 14% 9% 7% Any tobacco use (includes NA*** NA NA NA NA e-cigarettes Cigarettes 9% 2% 7% 7% 5% Cigars, cigarillos, little cigars 5% 2% 8% 5% 4% Electronic cigarettes NA NA NA NA NA Flavored tobacco NA NA NA NA NA Menthol cigarette NA NA NA NA NA •tn 2013, the MSS surveyed 11th grade instead of 12th grade students. Trend data from 2013 for 12th graders is not available. ••conventional tobacco use includes cigarettes, chewing tobacco/snuff/dip, or cigars!cigarillos//ittle cigars. ***Not Asked. Sources: 1 MN Department of Health Smoking fact sheet. https;//apps.health.state.mn.us/mndata/smoking 2016 2013 3% 15% 8% NA 2% 9% 1% 9% 7% NA 4% NA 2% NA 2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Youth and Tobacco Use fact sheet. http;//www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistlcs/fact_sheets/youth_data/tobacco_use 3 Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. The Toll ofTobacco in Minnesota. http;//www.tobaccofreekids.org/facts_lssues/toll_us/minnesota 4 Ibid. 5 Ibid. 6 MN Department of Heath 2016 Minnesota Student Survey: Tobacco Findings. http:J/www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/mss/2016_MSS_tobacco_ 10-31-16.pdf H Hennepin County Public Health h o ��eheaJP Improvement partnership 2016 9% 19% 6% 5% 17% 9% 6% 20170120 Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Title: Flavored Tobacco Products Page 7 A_ PUBLIC HEALTH 'f.i7LAWCENTER Tobacco Control Uiyal Consortium Retail Tobacco Policy Analysis City of St. Louis Park -Hennepin County Hennepin County (County) asked the Public Health Law Center (PI-ILC) to assess the licensing and zoning laws that may impact tobacco retailers for several cities within the County. St. Louis Park's regulatfons (including its zoning code) were compared to other jurisdictions in Minnesota and across the United States. Key findings are stunmarized below. St. Louis Park's Retail Tobacco Regulations and Zoning Laws Minnesota cities have the authority to license retailers and regulate the sale of tobacco and related devices and products within their jurisdictions. Similar to most cities in the County, St. Louis Park has adopted its own tobacco licensing law. Regulating tobacco retailers through licensing is considered a best practice. St. Louis Park's licensing regulations include a munber of good tobacco control practices: •A city license is required to sell "electronic delivery devices" - a broad term that is used· to describe what are more commonly referred to as "e-cigarettes." •Kiosks and other moveable places of business are ineligible for a city license. •The transfer of a license to another person or location is prohibited. •Open product ("self-ser vice") displays and vending machine sales are prohibited in all licensed locations. •Sampling is prohibited in all licensed establishments. •A background check is reqnired for all license applicants. •A violation of any state, federal, or l9cal tobacco control law is grounds for suspension, revocation, or other penalty. •License holders are responsible for the conduct of their employees on the licensed premises; employee violations are considered acts of the licensee for penalty purposes. Despite these strengths, there are elements that could be clarified, strengthened, or added: ,,:r�,-L '.�lll'.!fflt(Rlfi!lllmf'!fmfflll'!t:lll!ltilffllifilllilJi!7*1:IIIPJIII'< 1. o State Jaw requires that any liquids sold for use in an electronic delivery device must be sold in·child-resistant packaging. This requirement -as well as guidance to retailers on how they willdemonstrate compliance -could be incorporated as well. o Minnesota law also regulates "nicotine or lobelia delivery prodncts"-a broad "catch-all" termthat covers other "non-tobacco" or "non-electronic delivery device" products that containnicotine and/or Jobelia. These products are also subject same licensing and sales regulations andreally should be specifically addressed in the licensing ordinance. Cities should update theirordinances to expressly and clearly incorporate all the minimum requirements of state law. o State and federal Jaw prohibits the distribution of most free samples. Local jmisdictions canprohibit the distribution and !!fill of all free or nominally priced samples. o The sale of individual or single cigarettes ( otherwise known as "loosies") is prohibited by federallaw. This restriction could be directly incorporated into the ordinance, helping promoteawareness and self-compliance. P: 651.290.7506 F: 651.290.7515 W: www.PubilcHealthLaWCenter.org 875 summit Avenue, St Paul. Minnesota 55105 Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Title: Flavored Tobacco Products Page 8 o Minnesota law requires that at least one "youth access" compliance check is conducted at eachretailer every year. A city or county can specifically require more, as well as require reinspections for violators. Performing additional compliance checks eve1y year could promote better complian ce with youth access laws. Costs for additional/mandated compliance checks can be incorporated into the license fee as well. o St. Louis Park provides a consequence for failing to attend a mandated training. Some citiesrequire -as a license condition-that retailers train their employees on youth access laws and other related licensiug requirements. St. Louis Park could require training as a preventative measure for all licensees and as a consequence for underage sales or other violations. o The annual license fee will be raised from $550 to $575 in 2017 (2017 Fee Schedule). Licensefees should be periodically reviewed to ensure that they cover all city costs related to administration, implementation and enforcement, including compliance checks. If a fee doesn't reflect actual costs, it shonld be adjusted. o The administrative fines for licensees are generally higher than the minimums required by state law. Strong co nsequences can help promote compliance. Establishing longer suspension terms, providing suspensions for first or second violations, and incorporating mandatory licensing revocations into the penalty structure can help encourage voluntary compliance and provide stronger tools to address repeat violators. 11:lo Through licensing regulations, Minnesota cities also have the opportnnity to: o Reduce or restrict the number, location, density, and types of retailers. o Increase product costs through non-tax approaches (such as minimum product pricing, minimum pack sizes, prohibiting coupon redemption, or other price discounting). o Restrict the sale of flavored products. o Raise the miniml1111 legal sales age to 21. o Establish a miniml1111 age for clerks or other employees who sell tobacco and related products. Other Laws that Impact Tobacco Retailers-Zoning & Sign Restrictions St. Louis Park's zoning code does not expressly address tobacco retailers, or create tobacco specific proximity/density restrictions that apply within any specific zoning district(s). Zoning laws can be another avenue to limit access and exposure to tobacco products. Signs that obscure windows and block sight lines into stores can create public safety concerns and can be quite unattractive. Many sign codes restrict the percentage of window and door space on businesses that can be covered by signage. While there are restrictions that specifically apply to pawn shops, pay day lenders, and firearms stores, St. Louis Park's sign code does not include a general window restriction that would generally apply to tobacco dealers. December 2016 The Public Health Law Center does not lobby, nor does it provide legal representation or advice. Based on our experiences with retail licensing and related sales restrictions, we are able to provide our observations and other educational information for your own evaluation of these issues. This information is for educational purposes only; we do not request that a policymaker take any specific action in regard to our comments, nor should our comments be considered a replacement for legal advice. If you require a legal opinion, we encourage you to consult with local legal counsel. P; 651.290.7506 f: 651290.7515 W: www.PublicHealthLawCenter.org 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Minnesota 5510S Special Study Session Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 1) Title: Flavored Tobacco Products Page 9 Meeting: Economic Development Authority Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Minutes: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 21, 2017 1. Call to Order President Pro Tem Brausen called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. Commissioners present: Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Thom Miller, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano. Commissioners absent: Gregg Lindberg and Anne Mavity. Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 It was moved by Commissioner Sanger, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve the February 6, 2017 EDA minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0. 4. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve the EDA agenda as presented. The motion passed 5-0. 5. Reports - None 6. Old Business – None 7. New Business 7a. Third Amendment to PLACE Preliminary Development Agreement. Resolution No. 17-02 Mr. Locke presented the staff report. He noted the project timeline and that the agreement with PLACE terminates on February 28, 2017, unless it is extended. PLACE has requested the Preliminary Development Agreement be extended 6 months until August 31, 2017, so as to allow the parties adequate time to successfully complete negotiations on the contracts Economic Development Authority Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 2 Title: Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 and present them for formal consideration. The extension is necessary to provide PLACE’s funding partners with continued assurance of its ability to secure the subject properties for the proposed development. It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to adopt EDA Resolution No. 17-02, approving the Third Amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement with PLACE The motion passed 4-1 (Councilmember Sanger opposed). 8. Communications – None. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, Secretary President Meeting: Economic Development Authority Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 5a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Approval of EDA Disbursements RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing EDA Disbursement Claims for the period of January 28, 2017 through February 24, 2017. 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 3/1/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 8:01:46R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 1Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 450.00BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP HOIGAARD 2010A DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 450.00 478.50CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES 478.50 1,450.00CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,450.00 134.33EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ELIOT PARK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 805.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,182.50PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.38HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,331.25 10,000.00GREATER MSP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A ADVERTISING 10,000.00 4,461.46KENNEDY & GRAVEN BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES 731.00ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A LEGAL SERVICES 5,192.46 300.00KERASOTES THEATRES PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 300.00 3,000.00LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES 3,000.00 23,798.02METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 23,798.02 105.00MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS JOURNAL DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 105.00 Economic Development Authority Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approval of EDA Disbursements Page 2 3/1/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 8:01:46R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 2Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 300.00REDPATH & COMPANY DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 300.00 5,534.72SEHDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING 5,534.72 200.00ST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 200.00 714.00THE PARK THEATER COMPANY PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 714.00 2,600.00UNITED ARTIST COLLABORATIVE PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,600.00 Report Totals 57,453.95 Economic Development Authority Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approval of EDA Disbursements Page 3 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Minutes: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 6, 2017 1. Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Mavity called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: Tim Brausen and Mayor Jake Spano. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Assistant Zoning Manager (Mr. Morrison), Transportation Engineer (Mr. Iverson), Senior Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Sullivan), Project Engineer (Mr. Wiesen), Senior Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Shamla), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: Community members. 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Recognition of Donations Mayor Pro Tem Mavity acknowledged a $1,000 donation from the Wallstead Family for Westwood Hills Nature Center. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity also acknowledged a gift in the amount of $2,500 from Discover St. Louis Park for Recreation Superintendent Jason West to attend the 2017 National Association of Sports Commission Symposium, to be held March 27-31, 2017, in Sacramento, California. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Special Study Session Minutes January 3, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve the January 3, 2017 City Council Special Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 3b. Study Session City Council Minutes January 9, 2017 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 2 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Councilmember Sanger noted a change to page 4, which should read, “…bikeway on Blackstone is very narrow…” It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve the January 9, 2017 Study Session City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 3c. City Council Special Study Session Minutes January 17, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve the January 17, 2017 City Council Special Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 3d. City Council Minutes January 17, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the January 17, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 3e. City Council Study Session Minutes January 23, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve the January 23, 2017 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of December 24, 2016 through January 27, 2017 4b. Adopt the following Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations according to the recommendation of the City Manager: • Resolution No. 17-017 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2016, at Blaze Pizza, 8126 Highway 7 • Resolution No. 17-018 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2016, at Blue Fox Bar & Grill, 5377 16th St. W. • Resolution No. 17-019 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2016, at Crave, 1603 West End Blvd. • Resolution No. 17-020 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2016, at Noodles & Company, 8120 Highway 7 • Resolution No. 17-021 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2016 at Prime Deli, 4224 Minnetonka Blvd. • Resolution No. 17-022 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2016, at Texa-Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd. • Resolution No. 17-023 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on December 27, 2016, at Westwood Liquors, 2304 Louisiana Ave. So. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 3 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 17-024 for 2017 Liquor License Renewals for the license term of March 1, 2017 through March 1, 2018 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 17-025 for 2017 liquor license fees for the license term March 1, 2017 through March 1, 2018 pursuant to M.S. Section 340A.408 and Section 3-59 of the St. Louis Park City Code 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 17-026 approving acceptance of a donation from Discover St. Louis Park for registration, hotel, airfare and cab fare for Jason West, Recreation Superintendent to attend the 2017 National Association of Sports Commission (“NASC”) Sports Event Symposium held March 27, 31, 2017 in Sacramento, California in an approximate amount not to exceed $2,500 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 17-027 accepting a monetary donation from Jason Wallestad, Sonja Saunders and Iris Wallestad in the amount of $1,000 for Westwood Hills Nature Center 4g. Approve an Agreement between the City and Hennepin County to further the goals of the SWLRT (Green Line Extension) and the Southwest Community Works Investment Framework 4h. Approve the 2016 Pay Equity Report 4i. Rescind Resolution 1573, repeal a portion of Resolution 4617 Item 5 (Yield signs on W. 22nd Street at Kentucky Avenue), and Adopt Resolution No. 17-028 authorizing the installation of east-west stop signs on 16th Street and 22nd Street at Kentucky Avenue 4j. Adopt Resolution No. 17-029 to Request to Advance Funds for MSA Rehabilitation Project - Texas Avenue - Project No. 4017-1101 4k. Adopt Resolution No. 17-030 approving the Collateral Assignment and Security Agreements between PLACE and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) 4l. Accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes of December 7, 2016 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. 2017 Connect the Park Bikeways, Sidewalks, and Trail Project. Resolution No. 17-031. Mr. Iverson presented the staff report. He stated the city is proposing to undertake Connect the Park sidewalk, bikeway, and trail projects this year. The segments are part of the Connect the Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and represent various standalone segments not associated with the city’s Annual Pavement Management project in the Sorenson Neighborhood and along Utica Avenue. Additionally, 2017 will be the third year of sidewalk and trail construction and the second year of installing bikeway in the community. Mr. Iverson noted the cost estimate for this Connect the Park project is $1,515,000. Funding will be provided by General Obligation Bonds. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 4 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Councilmember Lindberg expressed his concerns with bike lanes and parking lanes in his ward and asked about specifics of 28th Street bike lanes through Texatonka and west. Mr. Iverson stated there are now two travel lanes at the location and one parking lane. As proposed, the parking lane will be removed for bike lanes and the center lane will move up 3 to 4 feet, which will provide improved sight lines from alleyways and intersecting streets. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity opened the public hearing. Michael Valley, 2509 Princeton Court, expressed concerns regarding safety at Barry Street, noting this area can at times be chaotic. He stated he would like the council to consider safety issues and look at this area very carefully before finalizing their decision. Mr. Iverson noted that safety issues related to this area are of the utmost concern, adding that staff has met with representatives from both Benilde-St. Margaret School and Beth-El Synagogue. He stated currently the school uses a crossing guard, and a flashing beacon would also be added at the crosswalk as part of this plan. Dave Wagner, 7807 Edgebrook Drive, said he would like the Texas Avenue corridor to be rejected from this plan because the council does not have enough information to make a decision yet. He stated that Hopkins will soon be making many changes, including adding bike lanes in this area, and with proposed light rail and plans to meet up with the regional trail, he would like council to wait and see before making their decisions. He added that Hopkins will also create access from Cottagewood Park to the regional trail. He did not believe the council has observed this, and ultimately it will be redundant. He reiterated there is currently not enough information, and the city needs to wait until Hopkins has completed their projects and then decide how St. Louis Park will move forward. Zana Hauer, 2508 Quentin Ct., thanked the city engineer for his work on this project. She noted she would be affected at Barry Street, but she is in support of the proposal. However, she added that a sidewalk on the east would affect three properties in her association; would be too close to buildings; and would endanger trees. She noted speed bumps should be added at Barry Street to increase safety for students who cross the street from the school to the parking lot. Michael Valley, 2509 Princeton Court, emphasized his biggest concern is 26th Street and Barry. He stated this is a safety issue for pedestrians, and he would like the council to consider that. Julia Davis, 2810 Xenwood Ave. S., asked why many sidewalks in the city are maintained by the city, but Xenwood Avenue is resident-maintained. She asked if that is correct and if that is final. She noted she will be 65 years old this year, and she and her husband are not able to shovel the sidewalk. She asked if the city could clear the walkway between Xenwood and Yosemite Avenues, since it is already plowed by the city. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity closed the public hearing. Councilmember Miller recognized Katie Juhl in the community as a great example of citizen involvement related to sidewalks. He stated Ms. Juhl has worked on this for two years, congratulated her, and stated he appreciates her work. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 5 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 With regard to the Barry Street proposal, Councilmember Sanger noted there are reasons why the sidewalk should be on either side of street, and she has received information on this from residents. She added that while they all do not agree with each other, they do all agree a sidewalk is needed. She would support a sidewalk on the south and west side of Barry Street, with protection of the old oak tree and vegetation on the Benilde property. She added it would not surprise her if there were eventually sidewalks on both sides in the future, but right now she supports the staff recommendations in this area. Councilmember Sanger also thanked the residents who petitioned the city to install sidewalks on Xenwood; however, she does agree with resident comments that the city should be clearing snow from all St. Louis Park sidewalks for walkability and safety reasons. Councilmember Sanger added she is glad about the proposed 28th Street bikeway but has concerns about it on the very eastern end. She stated once it turns north on Blackstone, the block is narrow and heavily traveled. She would prefer to go down to Birchwood Park then to Utica, and she hopes this will be looked at in the future. Councilmember Sanger thanked Mr. Wagner for his comments about Hopkins and the proposed bikeway, noting she was not aware of all of the information he provided. She asked staff if there is any harm in holding off on this portion for a year or two. Mr. Iverson stated no, not necessarily. He explained the reason it was proposed for this year was to avoid a bike network gap to Highway 7 and the regional trail. He added it will be low cost if the council wants to move forward or wait, but if the city waits, a bike gap will be created. Councilmember Hallfin asked staff about the bikeway gap, noting he was not aware of the future Hopkins plans and asked staff if they had seen the plans. Mr. Sullivan stated Hopkins is still in the early stages of their plans, and staff hopes to partner with them on their work. He added staff wants to understand what is being proposed in Hopkins and noted they do not have details on the plans north of Lake Street at this time. Councilmember Hallfin stated from his standpoint it is a bikeway, and the city will add striping to the street. He added he would be fine with Hopkins adding a bike lane here from Texas Avenue to the regional trail, noting he could see it going either way. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity stated as the Ward 2 council member, she believes a continuous bikeway is important. She stated if the city were constructing bridges or roads, we would need to be sensitive to future Hopkins plans, but added council needs to do what is best for St. Louis Park. She added she will support the staff proposal for the Texas Avenue corridor as an important part of the system being created. Councilmember Lindberg asked about the north-south route on Texas Avenue from 28th Street to Virginia, to Cedar Lake Road, and east to Texas Avenue, and whether there are plans to add anything there in relation to the railroad, or if there is anything missing here. Mr. Sullivan stated there is a 2020 project with CenterPoint Energy south of Minnetonka Boulevard and north to Cedar Lake Road, which would be the connection to that last gap. He added staff is also aware of numerous projects with Three Rivers Park trails and also aware of Hopkins’ plans at Cottagewood Park. He stated staff believes this is a positive step and a test case to show our neighbors what bike lanes look like. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 6 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Councilmember Miller stated he supports this segment, as well, and will go with staff recommendations and not wait for recommendations from another municipality. Councilmember Lindberg stated in October the council approved the MSA project for Texas Avenue. He has heard a lot from residents and has been torn on these projects. He stated the 33rd Street bikeway connecting to Aquila makes sense, and the public process has resulted in good things. He added he is grateful to staff for listening and framing the pleasant and informed conversation, letting the community be heard. However, he will not support this item tonight. Councilmember Lindberg added that asking residents on Minnetonka Boulevard, to park on the street on the Texas Avenue segment and cross the street is something he will not support. Also on 28th Street, there is a disproportionate impact on Texatonka residents by eliminating parking at Ainsworth Park, at Texas Terrace, and at our affordable housing areas on the east side at Louisiana Court. These issues will also force him to not support the project report. Councilmember Lindberg stated that developing Living Streets and coordinating conversations about developing bike facilities is very important. Again, the coordinated activities like the CenterPoint Energy project and bike facilities marked on pavement are all important activities, but he fears the negative impacts of the decisions being made tonight on Ward 3 residents will only be emphasized. Again, he stated, he is torn but will not support the project. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 17-031, accepting the entire project report, establishing improvement project No. 41017-2000 for the 2017 Connect the Park project, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for this project The motion passed 4-1. (Councilmember Lindberg opposed; Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). Councilmember Lindberg asked staff about the curb at Virginia and 28th Street and to look at the pavement quality as there are potholes. He has received feedback on that intersection from neighbors. Staff stated they will look into this situation. 6b. 2017 Pavement Management and Connect the Park Construction Project. Resolution No. 17-032 and Resolution No. 17-033. Mr. Wiesen presented the staff report. He explained that the Engineering Department proposes pavement management annually in order to rehabilitate several miles of local residential streets. In 2017, the streets to be rehabilitated are in area 4. Street work consists of removing and replacing the existing bituminous pavement and replacing portions of concrete curb and gutter as needed. Other work includes sewer repairs and water main replacement. Additionally, Mr. Wiesen noted the Connect the Park program, which is the city’s ten-year Capital Improvement Plan to add sidewalks, trails and bikeways throughout the community. This year the sidewalk segments in the Connect the Park Project are located in area 4, as well. In addition, Mr. Wiesen stated there are a number of sidewalk gap segments under consideration. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 7 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Mayor Pro Tem Mavity opened the public hearing. Daniel Yavner, 3119 Zarthan Ave. S., stated he also owns 3127 Zarthan Ave. S., where his daughter and family live. Mr. Yavner noted his yards have a steep slope, and with the proposed changes, his yard will require a retaining wall. He asked if he will be responsible for the retaining wall or if the city will, and with the retaining wall, where he will put the snow. He stated he is concerned a retaining wall or fence will reduce curb appeal and the value of his property, and that both of his properties will be significantly altered. He added there are inconsistencies in the proposal, and he does not see any reason for having a sidewalk added to this location. Lois Zander, 3109 Zarthan Ave. S., stated she is a block captain, and 8 out of the 12 houses in this area would be affected by this sidewalk proposal. She has spoken to almost every resident on the east side, and all oppose the proposal. The residents feel it will be more unsafe with the sidewalk than without it. The sidewalk would meander in and out four times. She also noted there are large trees that would be affected and telephone poles that would be removed. Ms. Zander added she has concerns for children riding bikes, thinking it would be better to cross the street and ride on the straight sidewalk on the west side. Additionally, the tall lilacs would need to be trimmed back from the sidewalk. The neighbors are not interested in that, and they would rather see their tax dollars spent at Webster Park. Daniel Kriete, 3109 Zarthan Ave. S., stated he is against the segment 15 sidewalk on the east side of Zarthan Avenue and agreed with the points already raised. He said the ravine area is also a concern; is not safe; and the sidewalk is not wanted or needed. He would prefer tax dollars go toward Webster Park. Shirley Johnson, 3087 Zarthan Ave. S., stated it would be easy to look at sidewalks as nice, but not on her side of the street. She added this is a pragmatic argument. A sidewalk here is not practical. It would mean spending money on something that residents do not want, and she would like to see the city spend resources in better ways. Kay Drache, 3067 Zarthan Ave. S., presented several pictures of the ravine area and stated she is the president of the Zarthan Park townhouse association. She pointed out the substantial 15-foot drop off of the ravine and stated a sidewalk would open this area up to people walking past and to kids on bikes, which would be dangerous. She added there would be a need for a retaining wall and a rail for safety because of the drop off. She stated when the church holds an event, street parking is full. However, it is not typically like that, and there is no proposal to add a sidewalk going south-north, so this plan doesn’t make much sense. She believed this would be a sidewalk going nowhere in both directions, and she is also concerned about trees, lilacs, and adding hardscape where it is not wanted. She stated this is an unnecessary expense. Megan Phimister, 3451 Zarthan Ave. S., stated she is the current co-chair with Lois Zander of the neighborhood group and has attended all of the neighborhood meetings. She noted the map presented this evening is different than what was shown at the neighborhood meeting and requested an explanation. She added she has spoken with residents, and most believe the sidewalks on both sides of the street are a waste and the narrowing of streets will make exiting from garages a hardship for residents. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 8 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Mr. Wiesen clarified that what is being presented tonight is what the neighbors did see. Heidi Dick, 2788 Utica Ave., stated that the corner where the proposed sidewalk stops and does not connect to anything, is not necessary. She stated she reached out to the council twice with a recap of concerns related to safety issues, especially with the addition of a retaining wall. She added the sidewalk being proposed is due to high traffic in the area; however, the study was conducted in November, and there have been changes in driving habits since Highway 7 reopened, so the study should be conducted again. She added this sidewalk only affects two blocks; there is very little pedestrian traffic there; and she does not support the staff recommendation. Carol Becker 2780 Utica Ave., stated she has the same concerns as Ms. Dick. She stated they do not want to lose their berm, adding that this is a sidewalk to nowhere, and she would like the council to reject it. Bill Tepley, 3253 Webster Ave. S., stated he has lived in this neighborhood for 35 years. He noted the sidewalk would be part of an extension on the Webster Avenue sidewalk and commended the council on having the public hearings. His concerns involve adding the sidewalk six feet from the curb line, which would split directly through his front yard. This action would devalue his property, and the road would be reduced to 28 feet in width. He stated he purchased his home because of the wide road and asked instead if a speed bump could be added halfway down the street so as not to narrow the road. Lori Anderson Tepley, 3253 Webster Ave. S., stated the trees create an awning on her block, and it is a little piece of heaven. She added she loves living in St. Louis Park, and it would be difficult to picture the effects of this sidewalk plan; however, she is trying to keep an open mind. She added she has safety concerns about adding the sidewalk, noting a family member in a wheelchair and thinks this change would make access difficult for them. She stated she would prefer the sidewalk closer to the street so residents walking dogs would not be close to her dog. She added one of the trees was planted by her children, and she would not want to lose it; however, if she had to choose, she would lose the tree in order to have the sidewalk closer to the street. She added if the street were narrower, it would be difficult for her as a driver. Lee Dorholt, 3265 Webster Ave. S., thanked folks for coming out to speak and the council for making this a community sidewalk rather than a neighborhood sidewalk. He thanked the council and staff for listening and working with residents and stated he would appreciate if the sidewalk was moved closer to the street. He was born and raised in St. Louis Park, and his house is very comfortable, with a wide driveway to use for entertaining. He added that parking in the street is an inconvenience, and the sidewalk should be next to the curb. He stated they will lose trees, but moving the sidewalk closer to the curb will still allow trees to be planted in the right-of-way and will help dog owners as well. He believed that narrowing streets will create a safety hazard when backing out of the driveway. Additionally, he noted that franchise fees should be used for community sidewalks for everyone in our community, especially for the aging population. Ann Dorgan, 3101 Alabama Ave. S., stated she is opposed to the sidewalk addition on the east side across from Keystone Park, which already has a full sidewalk. She stated her property is very small, with a significant slope and a massive tree. She stated if a sidewalk City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 9 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 were added the tree roots would be affected, and the tree would need to come down. She noted she is opposed to this plan. Robert Reitz, 3316 Alabama Ave. S., stated he is speaking for the people who live in the gap on Alabama Avenue, as well as others. He stated his primary concern is the impact of the carbon footprint and expanding an urban concrete heat island into the suburbs. He stated he originally left Minneapolis to come to the green spaces of St. Louis Park, and he is concerned about taking down trees. He commended the city for the replacement of trees but added it takes a lot of time for them to grow. He added he has done research on cities across the country, and across the board, there is a lack of statistics and data that say more sidewalks mean safer streets and neighborhoods. He added it would be helpful to have some data so the decisions are based on facts. He noted he is also concerned about the burden on seniors with the sidewalks added and about the increased liability of community versus neighborhood sidewalks. He thanked the council for listening to his concerns. Marshall Schmitz, 2644 Toledo S., and Barb Heinz, 2801 Vernon Ave. S., stated they are here to support their friends on Utica Avenue S., noting that since the Holiday Station construction, foot traffic has reduced by 99%. They very seldom see anyone walking down Utica Avenue. She stated they don’t see a need for a sidewalk. Ken Mosby, 3337 Xenwood Ave. S., thanked the council for listening. He stated he sent messages to the council with photos, and asked the council to revisit the traffic data, which he thinks is a bit skewed. He also does not see a lot of foot traffic here and does not think there is a need for this extension. He stated he has lived here 19 years, and has two 40-foot pine trees in his yard. He is worried about losing them, even though staff said they would be able to work around the trees. He stated a sidewalk would reduce the property’s curb appeal and the reduction in trees would reduce the urban canopy. Catherine Dicks, 3340 Xenwood Ave. S., reminded everyone of the vision of St Louis Park and that over time, visions are approved and then need to be revisited, especially if implementation is a problem in older neighborhoods. She understands the timing of this, but feels the Sorenson neighborhood has been under siege the last six years. She asked if these changes were really necessary, adding she does not think people feel a strong need for them. She asked how folks in other neighborhoods feel now after their sidewalks were added, if they are being used, and if it is working out. She would like to council to go back and gather feedback from neighborhoods and revisit these plans. Glen Eckstrom, 6001 Hamilton St., noted folks are disturbed at Hamilton Street and Alabama Avenue, about narrowing the road to 28 feet. He noted residents are very upset about this, as it will be difficult to navigate during winter. He stated he spoke to the Fire Chief, noting he was worried about getting emergency vehicles down the street. Additionally, he is concerned about traffic on a narrower street during the winter months. He stated the neighbors would like the road to remain 30 feet wide, but if the council does decide to narrow the street, they will need new asphalt and new curbs. Eric Mize, 3328 Xenwood Ave. S., said he is supportive of not moving forward on the sidewalks on the west side of Xenwood Avenue. Additionally, he would appreciate it if the city would work with the neighbors to help preserve their landscapes. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity closed the public hearing. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 10 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Councilmember Sanger thanked all for coming to the meeting. She thanked the Engineering Department for soliciting feedback from residents and for all the hard work designing this plan. She added that she is supportive of most of this project as it looks today and that most of the plan looks appropriate as a means to further the city’s goal of connectivity. She stated she has comments on the 5 sections discussed. Councilmember Sanger noted she agrees with staff recommendations that segment #6 be a community sidewalk, as it connects to Webster Park. She wants this to go forward. She asked staff about the existing sidewalk being less than five feet wide, and how staff would proceed on this. She added if this is voted on tonight, she has expectations that staff will work with the neighbors on any adjustments that are needed. Mr. Wiesen stated staff is still proposing to narrow this street to 28 feet, and they will have additional discussions with residents concerning parking. He added staff recommends if this is a community sidewalk, it would be a five-foot walk, but again this would be discussed with residents before moving forward. City Manager Harmening stated he is confident that staff can work with residents on street width and existing sidewalks. He added where staff will need direction is on street width and parking overflow to neighborhoods. He stated these are problems that persist, but a solution could work with permit parking or something else that provides relief in those neighborhoods. Councilmember Sanger added she agrees in theory with why staff wants to narrow the street; however, there will need to be additional discussions with residents on Webster Avenue. She also wonders about Utica Avenue going to a one-way status to help with traffic; however, she will leave that to staff. Councilmember Sanger stated that the segment #8 proposal for a whole new block of sidewalk is not filling a gap, and if built, will not connect to anything. She stated she is not sure why staff is suggesting this segment. She supports removing this segment from the plan. Councilmember Sanger stated that segment #15 on Zarthan Avenue’s east side is a concern and does not appear to be needed. She has heard from many residents on this segment and noted there is a very low vehicle traffic count there, while the street is only 21 feet wide. Since it is so narrow, she does not believe it requires sidewalks on both sides, and she again is not sure why a sidewalk is necessary here as traffic already goes very slow. She noted this proposal is to fill a gap, but the gap is filling more than 50% of the total sidewalk. Councilmember Sanger stated if there is no buffer strip, there will be a real problem when the plows come by, adding she can attest to that, having lived on a street with no buffer strip. She noted that there is a sidewalk already across the street, and there is a small gap on the west side. Councilmember Sanger noted segment #20 also seems unnecessary, problematic, and expensive. She stated it would cut into the hilly front yards of several residents, noting those folks would have no yard if it cut in and retaining walls were added. She stated these yards have no buffer and present the same problems as on Zarthan Avenue. She pointed out there is no traffic data, no need for this segment, and the cost for building it is twice the cost of the rest of the sidewalks being proposed. She stated this segment is not wise. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 11 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Councilmember Sanger stated segment #37 at Utica Avenue is on a street the city is reconstructing, and residents have been asking for this reconstruction for over 20 years. She added that right now there is a partial segment on this block, but if the city builds there, it is not just filling a gap but building a whole new sidewalk. She pointed out this is a sidewalk to nowhere. No one walks there as it is a dead-end street, so there is no reason to build there. She added there is a good sidewalk on Vernon Avenue and 27th Street, which goes up to Minnetonka Boulevard, and at a location where one can cross at a light. She also pointed out the vehicle data on this segment was also done earlier in year, just as Highway 100 was being completed, and that data should have been collected in January, which would have presented differently. (Additional e-mail comments submitted by Glen Eckstrom are available in the City Clerk’s Office – Clerk’s File No. 56.) It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 17-032, accepting the project report, establishing improvement project No. 4017-1000 for the 2017 Pavement Management project, approving plans and specification, and authorizing advertisement for bids for this project. The motion passed 4-1. (Councilmember Hallfin opposed; Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Miller to adopt Resolution No. 17-033, accepting the project report, establishing improvement project No. 4017-2000 for the 2017 Connect the Park project, removing segment nos. 15, 20, and 37, approving plans and specification, and authorizing advertisement for bids for this project. The motion passed 4-1. (Councilmember Hallfin opposed; Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano). 6c. Appeal of BOZA Decision, Lane LLC (Marge Nelson), 3338 Library Lane. Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He stated the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) denied the applications for a 256 square foot variance to allow 1,056 square feet of ground floor area for accessory buildings. The maximum allowed by code is 800 square feet, and the purpose of the request is to build a second two-car garage. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity opened the public hearing. Gene Nelson, 9133 Breckenridge Lane, Eden Prairie, stated his son and wife bought a duplex and wanted to make improvements to the property. He was told by the city that 1,200 square feet did not conform, but he went ahead and poured the driveway, hoping to get approval of a variance from the city. Many neighbors stopped by to tell Mr. Nelson they appreciated all the improvements to the property, and they were supportive of the changes. In making the changes, Mr. Nelson stated he added 20% more green space to the yard and was able to improve the parking situation. He wanted to build one garage larger to hold maintenance equipment and bikes in order to clean up the yard. He noted that the city Inspections Department said they would get the permit, so they purchased all of the lumber for the new garage but then did not get the permit, so they sold the lumber. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 12 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 Mayor Pro Tem Mavity closed the public hearing. Councilmember Lindberg stated he would like to support this variance tonight, and since this is a duplex, he feels it would be nice for each unit to have a garage. He noted the neighbors are in favor of it, and the applicant improved the green space on the lot, while also reducing impervious surface. He added that the city had informed the applicant this was going to be approved, until the 1,200 square feet was found to be an error. Councilmember Sanger stated she agrees with the BOZA ruling, adding there are no legal grounds for granting the variance. She added there are not grounds based on topography of the land, and she doesn’t support the variance. She stated the applicant is here because he built the first garage and then subsequently decided to build the second garage. However, the council can grant variances and has more leeway to do so than BOZA. Councilmember Sanger added since this will not harm any neighbors or cause any difficulties, and the city has been flexible to make sure homeowners can have two-car garages, she will go along with the motion to seek finding of fact in order to grant the variance. It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to direct staff to prepare a Resolution granting the variance to accept the application for a 256 square foot variance to allow 1,056 square feet of ground floor area for accessory buildings and bring the Resolution back to the council for consideration. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 6d. Appeal of BOZA Decision, Kim Erickson, 3951 Quentin Ave. S. Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He stated the applicant is requesting a 20.7 foot variance to the required 25 foot rear yard and a 2.0 foot variance to the required 7.4 foot side yard to construct an addition to the home and garage. The purpose of the addition is to expand the kitchen and attached garage. Councilmember Hallfin asked for clarification on the code, noting the shortest part of the yard is the front yard. He asked why the address of the home is on Quentin Avenue when it faces Vallacher Avenue. Mr. Morrison stated it is all based on the lot lines. The address can be on either street. It is up to the homeowner. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity opened the public hearing. Kim Erickson, 3951 Quentin Ave., stated she has lived in St. Louis Park for over 30 years; lived in the house the past 15 years; and slowly remodeled the house. She stated it has a very small kitchen, with no room for a table, so family meals are either in the three-season porch or living room. She added that the garage at 24 x 12 feet is smaller than a standard garage, and they can’t park their car in the garage, so they just use it as storage space. Ms. Erickson stated they also want to bump out the porch to be in a straight line across the back of the house. Shawn Nelson, 2105 West 105th St., Bloomington, stated he is the builder for the project and noted what is being asked for is very modest. He stated the owner would like enough room to get a car in the garage and have an eat-in kitchen. He stated that the intent of the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 13 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 code can be maintained with zero impact to neighbors, adding this is a very reasonable request. Cameron Stromme, 4921 Vallacher Ave., stated he lives east of the property and has no problems with the proposed expansion. He noted this plan makes sense. If the garage were put in the back yard, it would be moving closer to his privacy fence, which would be more intrusive. He stated he supports the homeowner’s plan. Frank Gorder, 3951 Quentin Ave. S., stated that the their three daughters have gone through the St. Louis Park school system and have lots of civic pride. One daughter is captain of the Police Explorers, adding this situation is contextual. He added that they have always wanted to improve their home in the Minnekahda Vista Neighborhood. He stated they have exhausted every potential plan, and this one has the least impact. He added he appreciates the council’s consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity stated as Ward 2 council member, she appreciates the applicant’s patience and supports their appeal. She believes the variance terms are in harmony with the reason the city has variances, adding the front yard is the problem. She stated this is a non- conforming lot, which is another justification for the variance. The constraints are clear, with the lot size and form. She added if a large garage were built in the back yard, it would impair light and air, which would not allow for the variance. Finally, all the neighbors support it. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to direct staff to prepare a Resolution granting the requested variances for an addition to the home and garage. Councilmember Sanger stated she will not support the variance, as it is already non- conforming and too close to the neighbor’s property. She added she is concerned for light and air impairment for the neighbors and understands the applicant believes this is because the city thinks Quentin Avenue is the front yard. She added no matter which street is the front, this variance will impact the neighbor’s property. Additionally, she is not sure what the homeowners gain, as a practical matter with the variance, as they will still only get a one-car garage. She added that perhaps they could put a storage unit in the back yard and get the car in the existing garage. She added the proposal from staff to put the garage in the back yard makes a lot more sense and could be built without a variance. She added that the back yard neighbor supports the variance so he won’t have to look at the garage in the back yard. She added there is also a drainage issue, noting this is not a practical solution and that there is a much better way to do this without a variance. Councilmember Hallfin stated he visited the property, and while he understands Councilmember Sanger’s opinion, he believes the variance will not impinge on the neighbors, and a 2-car garage in the back yard would be too large. He added he will support the variance. The motion passed 4-1. (Councilmember Sanger opposed; Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 14 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 6e. West 37th Street Bridge/Road Reconstruction - Project No. 4017-1700. Resolution No. 17-034. Mr. Shamla presented the staff report. He stated the bridge on West 37th Street over Minnehaha Creek is scheduled for reconstruction in 2017. After the bridge was evaluated in 2011, it was revealed it was due for replacement because of the condition of structural components. DNR requirements state that the deck of the bridge must be raised approximately three feet to accommodate recreation on the creek. The existing vehicle bridge and existing pedestrian bridge will be removed and replaced with a single bridge with sidewalk on both sides. Sidewalk has also been added to West 37th Street from Aquila to Boone Avenue. The project is to be completed by late fall of 2017 and will cost approximately $3.5 million. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity closed the public hearing. Councilmember Lindberg suggested this will cause a bit of disruption getting to Knollwood, but staff is working with property owners and business owners to make sure residents can get to Ward 3 retail destinations. It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 17-034, accepting the project report, establishing improvement project No. 4017-1700, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids. The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public - None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Vision Steering Committee Appointment Due to the resignation of one of the nine Vision St. Louis Park Steering Committee members, Mayor Pro Tem Mavity proposed appointing Larry North to that vacancy, noting the newly appointed person and departing person are both from Ward 2. Councilmember Miller proposed that Kristina Woodley be appointed as she has experience from her work at Perspectives. He added that she works with the underserved, and having her in a strategic position such as this could help the community in the future. Councilmember Sanger stated she would not support appointment of Ms. Woodley as she is not a St. Louis Park resident. Councilmember Sanger went on to propose Jim Brimeyer for the committee, stating he has knowledge and experience. Councilmember Lindberg agreed that Ms. Woodley could bring much to the visioning process; however, he shared Councilmember Sanger’s thoughts about the fact that Ms. Woodley is not a St. Louis Park resident. He agreed that Larry North is the best choice. It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to appoint Larry North to the Vision St. Louis Park Steering Committee. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3a) Page 15 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017 The motion passed 5-0. (Councilmember Brausen and Mayor Spano absent). 9. Communications Councilmember Hallfin stated the first Thursday in March is the 25th Anniversary of the Children’s First program in St. Louis Park, noting there will be an event that the whole community is invited to attend. Mayor Pro Tem Mavity encouraged the community to be involved and engaged, noting there will be training for facilitators and more involved conversations in the future as the visioning process continues. She asked interested residents to contact Mr. Harmening for further information. Mr. Harmening stated the 25th Annual West Metro Home Remodeling Fair will be held on Sunday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Community Center, on Highway 7, west of Highway 169, and all are invited to attend. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Anne Mavity, Mayor Pro Tem Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Minutes: 3b UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 21, 2017 1. Call to Order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Water Resources Manager (Mr. Francis), Rec Center Manager (Mr. Eisold), Assistant Housing Supervisor (Ms. Olson); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). Guests: Katherine Arnold, Human Rights Commission Chair; Chana Shagalow, Human Rights Award recipient, and Sha’arim instructors. 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations – 2016 Human Rights Award Ms. Katherine Arnold, Human Rights Commission Chair, introduced the 2016 Human Rights Award recipient, Ms. Chana Shagalow, who 18 years ago founded Sha’arim: Gateways to Learning. Ms. Shagalow founded the program to help children with special needs after discovering the school her daughter attended did not have resources to meet her needs. The program provides students with quality education, support, and resources while fully participating in the Jewish community. Additionally, Ms. Shagalow’s organization provides fun social activities for children and their families to connect and gather as a community. Her hard work and dedication has proven to be successful as several different schools and organizations participate, regardless of their religious affiliation. Ms. Shagalow thanked the community and recognized instructors in the room who do the day-to- day work at Sha’arim, thanking each for their commitment and engagement with the children who attend the school and their parents. She added she is honored and loves St. Louis Park, so this is a win-win. Mayor Spano stated that what makes Ms. Shagalow a great representative of the community is typical of people in St. Louis Park, and he is very grateful for that. Councilmember Hallfin stated he had the pleasure of coaching Ms. Shagalow’s son in baseball many years ago and remembers the family would come out to watch. He added the family has been City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 2 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 involved in the community for many years, and it does not surprise him that she earned this honor tonight. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Workshop Minutes January 26-27, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve the City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of January 26-27, 2017 as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 3b. City Council Special Study Session Minutes February 6, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve the City Council Special Study Session Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2017, as presented. The motion passed 7-0. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 4a. Adopt Resolution No. 17-035 approving the arbitration award and labor agreement between the City and the LELS Local #206 Police Officers, establishing terms and conditions of employment for two years, from 1/1/16 – 12/31/17. 4b. Approve a Subordinate Funding Agreements (SFA) between the City and Met Council for SWLRT Local Work – Construction. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 17-036 to participate in PERA’s Phased Retirement Option (PRO). 4d. Approve additions to ownership entity and Resolution No. 17-037 approving renewal of the On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Azeka, Inc. dba Brush Studio, located at 1651 Park Place Blvd. for the license term March 1, 2017 – March 1, 2018. 4e. Designate Insituform Technologies as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $315,642.40 for the Sanitary Sewer Main Rehab Project No. 4017-3000. 4f. Approve Amendment No. 3 to City Agreement No. 4219, between the City and Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC dba Verizon Wireless for communication antennas on the City’s water tower at 2541 Nevada Ave. S. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 17-038 reversing the Board of Zoning Appeals denial of Library Lane LLC’s application for a 256 square foot variance to allow 1,056 square feet of ground floor area for accessory buildings instead of the 800 square feet maximum allowed. 4h. Adopt Resolution No. 17-039 reversing the Board of Zoning Appeals denial of Kim Erickson’s application for a 20.7 foot variance to the required 25.0 foot rear yard, and a 2.0 foot variance to the required 7.4 foot side yard required for a proposed addition to a home located at 3951 Quentin Ave S. 4i. Authorize the issuance of purchasing cards for residents conducting community meetings to collect information as part of the St. Louis Park Vision 3.0 process. 4j. Accept for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes of November 2, 2016 4k. Accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes of January 18, 2017 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 3 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to Consider Allocation of 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Resolution No. 17-040 Ms. Olson presented the staff report. She explained that each year the city must decide how to use its annual allocation of CDBG funds. The funds are distributed through Hennepin County, and the city must submit its proposed use of the allocation to Hennepin County by February 24, 2017. This year’s proposed use of funds reflects the city’s priorities to preserve existing housing and increase affordable ownership opportunities, focusing on assisting low-income residents with emergency repairs, rehab loans, improvement projects and affordable ownership opportunities. The remaining amount is proposed for youth park programming at Meadowbrook Manor Park. Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. Bill O’Meara, Community Action Partnership, stated the city has worked with the organization for the last 18 years, noting that this year the Emergency Repair Program served 22 families. He added that the partnership allows people to live independently or to make a simple repair in order to make their home stable. He also pointed out that literacy classes are offered for first time home buyers; counseling is offered for foreclosure and refinancing; assistance is offered on reverse mortgages for seniors; and 600 families received energy assistance. He thanked the council and city for their work in this area. Mayor Spano closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brausen stated he appreciates the work this agency does, adding this is a safety net to help citizens and is a wonderful use of resources. Councilmember Sanger asked if the 600 households who got energy assistance were all residents of St. Louis Park. Mr. O’Meara stated yes, adding that if residents are on energy assistance and their furnace breaks, this funding helps them. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 17-040, approving proposed use of 2017 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds and authorizing execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and Third Party Agreements. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 4 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Third Amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement with PLACE. Resolution No. 17-041. Mr. Locke presented the staff report. He stated PLACE, the EDA, and the city are currently parties to a Preliminary Development Agreement in which they agreed to work cooperatively toward a mutually supportable Transit Oriented Development project on the subject properties and to negotiate in good faith toward a definitive purchase and redevelopment contract and related planning development contract. The agreement expires February 28, 2017, unless extended. PLACE has requested the agreement be extended 6 months until August 31, 2017, in order to complete negotiations on the contracts and present them for formal consideration. Mr. Locke pointed out the timeline of the project and council meetings regarding actions on PLACE over the next few months. Some dates may change; however, the council will be updated on an ongoing basis. Councilmember Sanger stated she will vote no on this motion because the redevelopment has too many negative impacts, including traffic congestion, insufficient parking, and a high concentration of lower income families. She continued, when the project is finished, it will be half its original market value. It is not a good investment nor a good use of tax payer dollars. Councilmember Brausen stated he admired Councilmember Sanger for her consistency. He stated he believes this project is a good use of city resources and has no issues with traffic, as proven by traffic studies that have been completed. He stated he looks forward to this project. Councilmember Mavity noted this is simply the extension of the agreement to continue the development project, with final approval yet to come in the future. She noted an upcoming meeting at Fire Station One, where the project will be discussed further. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to adopt Resolution No. 17-041, approving the Third Amendment to the Preliminary Development with PLACE. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Sanger opposed). 8b. First Reading of Parks and Recreation Ordinance Amendment to Allow Alcohol at the ROC. Ms. Walsh and Mr. Eisold presented the staff report. They stated staff is requesting an ordinance amendment to allow alcohol to be served at the ROC by a city approved alcohol vendor. Currently, the ordinance only allows alcohol in the banquet room at the Rec Center for banquets, receptions or other social functions, and is subject to the terms of a user agreement between the host and the city. The intent of this ordinance is to increase the variety of use of the ROC. The ROC will be marketed as a wedding reception venue, as well as a variety of other functions, which may want to have alcohol as part of their event. Councilmember Brausen asked if alcohol will be available regularly or only for special events. Mr. Eisold stated just for special events. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 5 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 Councilmember Lindberg asked if during private events the city requires people to have their own security or if the city provides security for the banquet room. Mr. Eisold stated the city requires that the renter uses an off-duty police officer in the banquet room for a minimum of three hours and until closing time. This practice would continue with the ROC, as well. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 20-5 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances relating to prohibited acts to allow alcohol at the ROC; regulations for Parks and Recreation, and to set the second reading for March 6, 2017. The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Residential Stormwater Cost Share Program. Mr. Francis presented the staff report. He stated staff has developed a Residential Stormwater Cost Share program (RSCSP) that will offer financial and technical assistance to homeowners who implement projects on their property. The types of projects that would be considered for funding through the RSCSP would: • Protect and restore stormwater by capturing pollutants in rainwater runoff • Increase the watershed’s ability to store water • Preserve and restore native plant and wildlife communities • Protect and preserve groundwater quality and quantity Mr. Francis added the program will start in the spring of 2017. Information on the program will be sent out in the Park Perspective; by direct mail to a specific watershed; by emails to neighborhood groups; and with information on Next Door and other social media. The goal will be to encourage residents to implement stormwater management projects on their property to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff and pollutants entering the city’s storm sewer system. In addition to cost sharing, the program will have an educational component for property owners regarding the importance of stormwater management and how to best manage, protect, and improve surface waters. Mr. Francis stated that staff recommends an annual budget of $25,000 for the 2017 program, and additional funds may be requested for 2018. Councilmember Sanger thanked Mr. Francis for the information on the program. She noted that the watershed used to have this program in the past, but now it has been suspended. She asked if there are any lessons the city can learn from the previous program. Mr. Francis stated the watershed received about 50 applications annually and had one person managing the grant program. He added that staff is in touch with the watershed and asking questions. Councilmember Miller stated he supports this program and noted that Eric Reed, a resident in St. Louis Park, has included many elements of stormwater management in his yard. He would be a great resource to people who would like more information. Councilmember Brausen stated he is also very supportive of this program and asked about the commitment of staff resources involved here. Mr. Francis stated that it was difficult to determine the initial workload, but once the program is up and running, additional staff members may be needed to administer the grant program depending on the interest level. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 6 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 Mr. Harmening stated that the need for additional staff will be reviewed. Ms. Heiser added that staff will get the program started and keep the council apprised of how many applications come in. Councilmember Brausen stated there will be tremendous interest in this program as an incentive to be intentional on managing stormwater. He added he had asked earlier today if there are resources in our storm utility fund and if the city could increase funding if it is well-subscribed. He thanked staff for this work, noting it is something that the city definitely needs to do for the community. Mayor Spano stated we want people to use this program, as it is one of many programs St. Louis Park offers supporting environmental stewardship. He added that residents can also purchase trees through the Tree Trust beginning March 1. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember approve Residential Stormwater Cost Share Program. 8d. Traffic Study No. 675: Authorize Parking Restrictions on the 3700 Block of Oregon Avenue South. Resolution No. 17-042 Ms. Heiser presented the staff report. She noted staff has received complaints regarding the on-street parking conditions along the 3700 block of Oregon Avenue. Nearby businesses and residents have observed a large quantity of vehicles parked on the street for extended periods of time, occasionally violating the city’s parking ordinance. Staff is proposing to restrict on-street parking from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in this area. Additionally, residences with frontage on the 3700 block of Oregon Avenue will be able to receive parking permits that will allow them to park overnight in the area. Councilmember Mavity stated she supports this very strongly, noting residents and businesses have suffered from parking violations, so this will be an important tool. She asked her colleagues to approve the resolution. Mayor Spano concurred. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 17-042, authorizing the implementation of overnight parking restrictions and residential permit parking on the 3700 block of Oregon Avenue South. The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Master License Agreement with Verizon. Mr. Elkin presented the staff report. He noted the city developed a taskforce to study and develop policy and procedures around small cell antennas being attached to city owned infrastructure in the rights-of-way. These antenna proposals were for equipment significantly smaller than what the city’s current zoning code was intended to regulate. Councilmember Hallfin stated this topic was discussed at last week’s study session. He asked if the city’s Telecom Commission had reviewed the issue and given their opinion. Mr. Elkin stated that the commission is aware of the issues and strongly agrees with this technology but also has no recommendations for council at this time. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 7 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 Councilmember Mavity asked what the implications are of a Master License Agreement in light of state legislation. City Attorney Mattick stated staff is monitoring the legislation, and if anything were to pass this session, any agreement the city approves would become null and void. Then, what might be negotiated here with a Master License Agreement, would be lost. Councilmember Mavity stated if residents have opinions on this issue, they can share those with state legislators and refer to Bill #HF739 and Senate File #561. Mayor Spano stated he is not necessarily in favor of having these antennas on light poles, adding they are an eyesore. He and Councilmember Hallfin are concerned that every cell company will want to put an antenna on every light pole. He stated he is most concerned with aesthetics but will support this resolution as it is viewed as utility, and some feel the utilities could do this with or without the council’s approval. Councilmember Brausen agreed that each of these cell providers could come in and erect antennas, which would not be aesthetically preferable. He added that this Master License Agreement is consistent with one of St. Louis Park’s goals of being technologically connected, so he will support this. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve a Master Licensing Agreement with Verizon. The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Hallfin opposed). 8f. Resolution Approving Annual City Manager Evaluation. Resolution No. 17- 043 Ms. Deno presented the staff report. Mayor Spano read a summary of the City Manager evaluation, noting feedback was very positive, and Mr. Harmening is universally well- respected. Mayor Spano noted that Mr. Harmening is an invaluable resource to him in his role as Mayor. Councilmember Lindberg stated he truly believes St. Louis Park is a better community because they have Mr. Harmening as their City Manager. Councilmember Sanger echoed this statement, stating a couple of years ago, Mr. Harmening won an award from the state for his role as City Manager. She said to Mr. Harmening, “Please don’t go anywhere.” Councilmember Mavity stated that she is grateful Mr. Harmening is the City Manager. She added when the council was exploring what they could do better on race equity issues, Mr. Harmening found a way to launch the work. Without his leadership, it would not have happened. Councilmember Brausen stated he is very impressed that the city is so professionally run. He added the council comes up with an idea, and then it is actualized by staff. That due to Mr. Harmening’s leadership. Councilmember Brausen added this is very evident in the process involved in hiring a new police chief, stating it is a well thought out process being handled in a thoughtful and considerate manner. He stated he trusts Mr. Harmening for this job. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 8 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 Mayor Spano stated many people have told him how efficiently the city runs and added, on behalf of the council, that we are fortunate to have Mr. Harmening as City Manager. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt Resolution No. 17-043, for formal acceptance of the final City Manager annual evaluation. The motion passed 7-0. 8g. Resolution Approving 2017 City Manager Compensation. Resolution No. 17- 044 Ms. Deno presented the staff report. She explained the newly approved pay philosophy. The City Manager’s salary now has a cap. She also furnished the City Manager’s car allowance amount and paid time off hours for 2017. Councilmember Brausen stated the council has adopted this pay philosophy and also has high standards for staff performance. He added this is money well spent, and he is in favor of this resolution. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt Resolution No. 17-044, to approve the 2017 compensation for the City Manager. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Communications Councilmember Lindberg noted the neighborhood meeting regarding the Knollwood development project related to Chic-Fil-A, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, in the Knollwood Commons Room. Mr. Harmening stated the Vision 3.0 project now has 55 citizens who are being trained as facilitators this evening. He noted this process is about working with citizens on the future vision of St. Louis Park. Mr. Harmening noted tomorrow will be the first town hall meeting at City Hall, allowing residents to give input to the process. He added that those interested should go to the city’s website for further information. Additional town hall meetings will be held on March 2, 16, and April 13 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Ms. Deno noted there is an Advanced Race Equity Speaker Session tomorrow at the downtown Minneapolis Library from 3-5 p.m. if council members are interested in attending. Councilmember Hallfin noted the March 2 Children First breakfast at the Doubletree Hotel in St. Louis Park and the March 9 Empty Bowls soup lunch at Westwood Lutheran Church to support STEP. Mayor Spano added on March 23, the State of the City address will be given at 4:30 p.m. at the non-profit Matter, 7005 Oxford Street. He encouraged all to attend. 10. Adjournment City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 3b) Page 9 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 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 January 28, 2017 through February 24, 2017. 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 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 1Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 323.003RD LAIR SKATEPARK SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 323.00 489.02A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 489.02 1,736.32ABRA MN EDEN PRAIRIE UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 1,736.32 4,091.71ABRA MN ST LOUIS PARK UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 4,091.71 .43ACE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 64.88INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL 65.31 41,629.20ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE 2,434.12SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE 44,063.32 117.77ALBRECHT, MARY PROSECUTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 117.77 3,750.00ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS MUNICIPAL BLDG OFFICE EQUIPMENT 3,750.00 44.00ALL WAYS DRAINS INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING 44.00 1,461.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 5,180.00MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 6,641.00 472.40ALSTON ROY HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT 472.40 296.44AMERICAN FLAGPOLE & FLAG CO REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 296.44 460.00AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 460.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 2 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 2Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 201.43AMERICAN PRESSURE INC BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 201.43 425.00ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 425.00 1,558.40APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,558.40 189.06APPLIED MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES & SOLUTIONS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 189.06 1,642.94ARCGIS SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,642.94 497.50ARTIFEX NORTHWEST INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 497.50 44,374.83ASET SUPPLY AND PAPER INC SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 44,374.83 301.73ASPEN MILLS OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS 4,776.21OPERATIONSUNIFORMS 592.74OPERATIONSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING 1,731.04OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 7,401.72 81.12AT&T MOBILITY CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT 81.12 360.00ATHLETICA SPORT SYSTEM RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 360.00 3,743.75ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 3,743.75 482.25AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 482.25 262.50BADER MICHAEL GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 3 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 3Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 262.50 8,803.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL 8,803.00 75.00BAHE, CHELSEY WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 75.00 118.79BALVIN, AARON POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 118.79 16.45BARANNIKOV, ALEKSEY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 16.45 595.22BARKER, BOB COMPANY POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 595.22 2,516.12BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,516.12 119.94BATTERIES + BULBS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 119.94 252.00BECKER, SHEILA FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 252.00 5,000.00BELAIR SITEWORK SERVICE ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC 5,000.00 72.00BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING 120.00ENGINEERING G & A PUBLIC WORKS 192.00 6,900.00-BIRDAIR INC.PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 138,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 131,100.00 159.15BLACK STONE SPORTS ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.15 425.00BLUE CARD-HENNEPIN CTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSN OPERATIONS TRAINING City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 4 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 4Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 425.00 1.00BLUE OX HEATING & AIR INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 65.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL 66.00 450.00BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 2010A GO HIA DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 450.002016A GO DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 306.002010B UTIL REV BONDS FISCAL AGENT FEES 373.502013A UTIL REV BONDS FISCAL AGENT FEES 45.002010B UTIL REV BONDS FISCAL AGENT FEES 99.002010B UTIL REV BONDS FISCAL AGENT FEES 76.502013A UTIL REV BONDS FISCAL AGENT FEES 1,800.00 44.00BONFE PLUMBING HEATING & AIR COND INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING 44.00 126.70BOYER TRUCKS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 126.70 70.00BREDEMUS HARDWARE COMPANY INC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 70.00 224.40BRO TEX INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 224.40 86.00BROADWAY AWARDS OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 86.00 690.00BUNKER PARK STABLE INC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 690.00 313.22BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 313.22 21,465.40CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES 792.00ENGINEERING G & A LEGAL SERVICES 486.75CABLE TV G & A LEGAL SERVICES 1,917.40STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES 2,631.65STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 5 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 5Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 478.50DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES 280.50WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 82.50WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES 181.50REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES 66.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES 28,382.20 148.74CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES 148.74 97.96CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL WESTWOOD G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES 99.99WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLS 649.99WESTWOOD G & A ADVERTISING 650.00WESTWOOD G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 1,497.94 128.90CAPOBIANCO, JENNIFER POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 128.90 764.00CARCIOFINIPARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 764.00 19,040.37CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT 19,040.36SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT 19,040.36TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 57,121.09 508.63CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 508.63 37.90CDW GOVERNMENT INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 541.14TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 33.99CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT 613.03 2,425.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,425.00 5,000.00CENTER FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION INC GENERAL FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,000.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 6 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 6Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 5,793.64CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS 5,730.28WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS 303.02REILLY G & A HEATING GAS 197.90SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 256.75SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS 1,559.86PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS 204.31WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS 243.10NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS 14,288.86 18,146.64CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS 6,377.97REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS 24,524.61 10,800.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENT 10,800.00 200.00CENTURY COLLEGE OPERATIONS TRAINING 200.00 1,283.55-CENTURY FENCE COMPANY PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 25,671.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 24,387.45 261.60CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE 261.60 75.00CHANDLER CHRIS INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSES 75.00 359.99CHET'S SHOES INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 359.99 367.49CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 98.59FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 500.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 465.97VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,932.05 12,400.00CITIES DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 7 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 7Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 12,400.00 59.89CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 105.77-ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 149.69ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE 1.78HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES 26.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 527.27HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1,210.99HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION 130.90HUMAN RESOURCES CITE 551.22HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 345.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING 1,084.27COMM & MARKETING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20.00COMM & MARKETING G & A TRAINING 15.47IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 122.00ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 345.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 60.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 1,324.26FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.14POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 28.95POLICE G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT 4,150.00POLICE G & A TRAINING 222.42DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 57.94OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES 302.45OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 440.36OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS 37.54-OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 3,663.95OPERATIONSTRAINING 7,644.93OPERATIONSSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 33.04OPERATIONSBANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES 313.07INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING 217.28-ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING 1,095.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 75.09TV PRODUCTION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 138.88CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 814.21SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 610.76SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 59.94SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE 262.50ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING 1,060.18TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT COMPUTER SUPPLIES 1,493.57TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 8 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 8Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 154.98ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 140.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 234.00ORGANIZED REC G & A MEETING EXPENSE 450.00SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 560.00HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 700.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 257.40YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 217.78PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 458.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING 40.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A TRAINING 682.63WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 477.28WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 155.00WESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 1,424.02REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 167.05REC CENTER BUILDING MEETING EXPENSE 60.00REC CENTER BUILDING LICENSES 51.75ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 494.58VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES 611.38VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 786.71RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 36,219.09 4,782.37CLEAN RIVER RECYCLING SOLUTIONS SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER 2,742.38PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 7,524.75 19,068.39COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES 19,068.39 619.05COLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO WIRING REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,541.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 3,160.05 29.44COMCASTOPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 18.91OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 195.70WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12.58REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 256.63 250.00COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 250.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 9 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 9Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,932.00COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP SUB HENN EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,932.00 28,207.25COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 28,207.25 3,606.92CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSUR 3,606.92 191.08CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 191.08 8,750.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 8,750.00 2,696.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,696.00 1,059.00COUGHLIN, JUDY FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,059.00 3,883.00COURTNEY INDUSTRIAL BATTERY ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 3,883.00 50,000.00COVENTRY HOMES LLC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 50,000.00 10,530.00COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,530.00 25.00CREPEAU RENEE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25.00 108.95CROWN MARKING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 108.95 201.91CUB FOODS POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 201.91 2,533.00CUMMINS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 10 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 10Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,203.24REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 3,736.24 1,580.02-CURB MASTERS, INC.PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 31,600.49PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 30,020.47 390.28CUSTOM HOSE TECH INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 390.28 2,437.95-DAKA CORPORATION PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 48,759.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 46,321.05 213.50DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 213.50 39.16DELEGARD TOOL CO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 208.88VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS 248.04 7,108.50DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 7,108.50 500.00DIIRO JEFF ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 500.00 828.85DISCOUNT STEEL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 502.44SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,331.29 1,451.45-DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 29,029.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 5,361.17REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 32,938.72 2,310.00DJ KRANZ CO INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 2,310.00 3,260.00DOCUSIGNTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 3,260.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 11 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 11Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 6,132.98DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE 21,626.85COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 27,759.83 680.00EARTH RATED NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 680.00 128.52EBENSTEINER MARK FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 128.52 4,691.05-EBERT CONSTRUCTION PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 93,820.70PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 89,129.65 505.26ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES 505.26 797.21EDGEWATER TITLE GROUP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 797.21 26.37EDINA REALTY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 26.37 3,948.75-EGAN COMPANIES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 78,975.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 885.50WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 75,911.75 750.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ESCROWS PLACE 750.00 3,558.73ELECTRIC PUMP INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 200.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 405.50PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,164.23 164.50ELECTRONIC CENTER GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 164.50 137.38EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 12 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 12Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 137.38 144.29ENDRUD, KIRSTEN HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLE 144.29 6,038.56ENTERPRISE FM TRUST EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT 6,038.56 2,530.83ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,530.83 160.00EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 160.00 1,881.00EXTENDOBEDGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 1,881.00 853.47FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 853.47 238.00FAIRMONT FIRE SYSTEMS INC REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 238.00 4,364.00FARBER SOUND LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OTHER 4,364.00 4.19FASTENAL COMPANY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 100.88SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 10.63VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 115.70 27.26FEDEXESCROWSOPPIDAN - BALLY'S SITE 27.26 2,939.71FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 11,005.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 13,944.71 436.39FERRELLGASREC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS 436.39 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 13 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 13Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 137.70FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 137.70 880.51FISCHER MINING LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 880.51 2,190.00FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,190.00 210.50FLEX COMPENSATION INC EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 210.50 15.98FRATTALONE'S/SAINT LOUIS PARK PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.98 160.68FREEDMAN, BREANNA HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING EXPENSE 160.68 135.00FRESHWATER SOCIETY PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 135.00 126.00-FRONTIER FIRE PROTECTION INC.PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 2,520.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 2,394.00 187.68FUN EXPRESS HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 187.68 44.68G & K SERVICES REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 44.68 548.44GEAR WASH LLC UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 548.44 247.82GERVAIS, JACOB WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 247.82 190.00GESELLCHEN JESSICA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 190.00 44.00GOLDEN VALLEY HEATING & AIR INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 14 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 14Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 52.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL 96.00 6,500.00GOLDFARB ALEX ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 6,500.00 175.40GONZALEZ FERNANDINA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 175.40 261.90GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 261.90 94.49GRAINGER INC, WW FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 39.23PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 36.24VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 169.96 1,526.03GRANITE LEDGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 1,526.03 109.94GRONSKI, PAM POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 109.94 477.12GROUP HEALTH INC - WORKSITE EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE 477.12 225.00GRUDT LOUIS GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00 5,790.61H & L MESABI GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 5,790.61 51.62HALLOCK COMPANY INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 51.62 2,612.50HAMILTON, MIKE BROOMBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,612.50 104.32HART MARCIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 104.32 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 15 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 15Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,207.43HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,207.43 45.00HEALTHPARTNERSOPERATIONSHEALTH & WELLNESS 45.00 61.50HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENT & REAL ESTATE ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 61.50 564.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES 2,477.80POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 3,480.25POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 2,573.10OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS 2,321.70WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,321.70SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,638.40STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,271.80PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 27,648.75 60.00HENRICKSEN PSG FACILITIES MCTE G & A WATER SERVICE 60.00 686.05-HIGH FIVE ERECTORS II, INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 13,721.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 13,034.95 173.11HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.65ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 138.00ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS 4.97ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 42.05SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS 29.84DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 178.97WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 445.47PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 82.85PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS 161.14PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 73.14PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,346.19 10,000.00HOMES WITHIN REACH HOUSING LAND TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 35,000.00LAND TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 16 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 16Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 45,000.00 475.00HOPKE SEWER & DRAIN INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 475.00 273.04HOPKINS, CITY OF PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 273.04 4,681.91-HORWITZ INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 93,638.49PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 88,956.58 1,587.80I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES 1,587.80 150.00IACPPOLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 150.00 19.00IATNVEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 19.00 1,168.01IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 1,168.01SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 1,168.00SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE 1,168.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 4,672.02 58.24INDELCOSNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS 24.60WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 82.84 28,145.68INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #283 TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 28,145.68 2,227.33INTEGRA TELECOM IT G & A TELEPHONE 2,227.33 450.00INTELLIGERECOMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 450.00 682.40INTERNATIONAL TAE KWON DO ACADEMY YOUTH PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 17 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 17Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,067.20SAFETY CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,749.60 279.87INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 904.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,184.66 718.90I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 718.90 525.00ITERIS INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 525.00 28,092.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 28,092.00 590.00JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS 590.00 8.07JERRY'S HARDWARE FABRICATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 27.25PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.32 225.00JOHN BERGFORD ARCHITECTURE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00 10,000.00KAYAK PROPERTIES ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 10,000.00 503.08KELLER, JASMINE Z EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS 503.08 551.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS OPPIDAN - BALLY'S SITE 266.00ESCROWSPLACE 817.00 432.00KIDCREATE STUDIO ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 67.50LITTLE TOT PLAYTIME OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 499.50 71,396.15KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 18 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 18Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 71,396.15 47.00KLATT WILLIAM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 47.00 7,834.80KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 7,834.80 1,011.40KOERING, STEVE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 1,011.40 17,178.62KRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & WASS INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 17,178.62 1,831.82LARSON, JH CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,831.82 2,674.05LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES 2,674.05 642.65LAWSON PRODUCTS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 642.65 10,174.38LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp 10,174.38 125.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 4,410.00POLICE G & A TRAINING 4,535.00 118,809.75LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp 112,220.25UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSES 5,670.06UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 236,700.06 38,940.00LEOTEK ELECTRONICS USA LLC SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 38,940.00 8,754.00LIFE SUPPORT INNOVATIONS EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 8,754.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 19 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 19Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 95.65LINAADMINISTRATION G & A LIFE INSURANCE 70.35ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 115.07HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE INSURANCE 81.59HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY 62.90COMM & MARKETING G & A LIFE INSURANCE 42.91COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 18.69COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A LIFE INSURANCE 12.75COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 171.68IT G & A LIFE INSURANCE 117.96IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 123.03ASSESSING G & A LIFE INSURANCE 83.99ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 163.91FINANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE 121.40FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 364.64COMM DEV PLANNING G & A LIFE INSURANCE 259.32COMM DEV PLANNING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 82.88FACILITIES MCTE G & A LIFE INSURANCE 56.60FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 1,312.76POLICE G & A LIFE INSURANCE 895.04POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 126.36COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LIFE INSURANCE 85.77COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LONG TERM DISABILITY 606.80OPERATIONSLIFE INSURANCE 414.47OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY 373.33INSPECTIONS G & A LIFE INSURANCE 276.22INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 149.85PUBLIC WORKS G & A LIFE INSURANCE 105.91PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 308.95ENGINEERING G & A LIFE INSURANCE 233.99ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 264.74PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LIFE INSURANCE 192.07PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 63.09CABLE TV G & A LIFE INSURANCE 46.63CABLE TV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 27.38HOUSING REHAB G & A LIFE INSURANCE 18.64HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 170.57WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE 82.57WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 82.14SEWER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE 56.09SEWER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 33.49SOLID WASTE G&A LIFE INSURANCE City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 20 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 20Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 22.79SOLID WASTE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 22.02ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY LIFE INSURANCE 14.96ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY LONG TERM DISABILITY 85.84STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE 41.23STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 8,501.90EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LIFE INSURANCE 171.13ORGANIZED REC G & A LIFE INSURANCE 120.17ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 214.60PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE 125.69PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 27.75NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LIFE INSURANCE 18.96NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 86.21WESTWOOD G & A LIFE INSURANCE 52.18WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 130.06REC CTR DIV NON DPT BUDGET LIFE INSURANCE 98.60REC CTR DIV NON DPT BUDGET LONG TERM DISABILITY 105.45VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LIFE INSURANCE 78.92VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 17,890.64 100.00LIONSGATE ACADEMY FACILITY ROOM RENTAL RENT REVENUE 100.00 329.32LITIN PAPER, PACKAGING & CONVERTING SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 329.32 14,333.30LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES 14,333.30 35,870.00LOGISIT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES 37,868.01TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 73,738.01 1,513.00LOTUS PRINT GROUP OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 1,513.00 385.00LUBE-TECH & PARTNERS LLC ADMINISTRATIVE ACQUIS/DISPOSAL CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 385.00 33.48LYNCH, DEBRA ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 33.48 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 21 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 21Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 35.63-M&P ENGINEERING & SURVEYING ASSOC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 712.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 676.87 2,660.92MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 2,660.92 25,627.94MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 25,627.94 302.82MARTENS, AFTON JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRAVEL/MEETINGS 302.82 294.70MASTER TECHNOLOGY GROUP TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 294.70 117.82MATHESON TRI-GAS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 117.82 275.00MATT BECKER GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 275.00 76.25MATTY B'S LAWN AND SNOW LLC SNOW PLOWING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 76.25 195.65MCMAHON TOM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 195.65 129.60MENARDSWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 49.74PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 77.79BRICK HOUSE (1324)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 52.76WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 153.98WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 463.87 3,949.40METHODIST HOSPITAL SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 3,949.40 12,557.00METRO CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 12,557.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 22 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 22Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,152.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,152.00 2,499.00METRO WATERSHED PARTNERS STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 2,499.00 6,326.48METRON-FARNIER LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 13,283.10WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,609.58 2,460.15METROPOLITAN COUNCIL INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 355,300.85OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 357,761.00 125.00MEYER CURTIS GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 125.00 23.42MEYER DAN POLICE G & A MOTOR FUELS 196.65POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 220.07 450.90MICRO CENTER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 450.90 250.00MID-STATES ORGANIZED CRIME INFO CENTER POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 250.00 3,634.00MILLER, RICHARD JOHN HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,634.00 76,954.00MILLERBERND MFG CO SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 76,954.00 375.30MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 375.30 1,100.00MINNESOTA AWWA WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 1,100.00 170.43MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITS City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 23 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 23Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 170.43 450.00MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 770.00POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 1,220.00 147.66MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS 147.66 625.00MINNESOTA CIT OFFICER'S ASSN POLICE G & A TRAINING 625.00 22,635.00MINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 96.00WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 450.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSES 23,181.00 128.00MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 128.00 3,444.55MINNESOTA PIPE & EQUIPMENT WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 3,444.55 823.00MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY SEWER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 823.00 720.00MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC.OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 720.00 64.48MINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS 64.48 230.00MINUTEMAN PRESS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 230.00 50.00MIPNNATURAL RESOURCES G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 50.00 44,870.27MMP PT OPCO CSM TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT 44,870.27 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 24 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 24Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 19,992.17MN DNR ECO-WATER-RES WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES 700.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSES 140.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES 20,832.17 312.50MPCASTORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 312.50 690.00MRWAWATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 690.00 30.42MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 30.42 966.50MVTL LABORATORIES REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 966.50 287.01NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 11.99DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 51.54WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS 430.34VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 103.66VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS 19.95GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 904.49 150.00NATIONAL TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ERU OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 150.00 379.40ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS 379.40 53.58NEP CORP GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 53.58 225.00NGUYEN ARCHITECTS GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00 2,300.00NIEDERLOH KURT ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 2,300.00 1,600.00NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 25 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 25Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,398.32WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 800.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 800.00REC CENTER SALARIES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 400.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 4,998.32 170.00NONN JAMES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 170.00 225.00NORDQUIST SIGN COMPANY ZONING ZONING 225.00 154.54NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 568.60PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 723.14 52.00NORTHERN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL 52.00 11,160.00NORTHLAND CONCRETE & MASONRY COMPANY PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 4,234.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 15,394.00 2,631.95NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 623.37FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 3,255.32 187.50-NORTHLAND PAVING PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 3,750.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 3,562.50 4,452.61NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE 6,159.89COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 10,612.50 600.00OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 600.00 141.70OESTREICH, MARK WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 141.70 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 26 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 26Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 139.03OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 398.90COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 73.85COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 314.11FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 63.17GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 333.04POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 316.41OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES 196.95INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 125.03PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 181.05ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 123.52WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES 61.91ORGANIZED REC G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES 101.01WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,427.98 2,652.00OFFICE TEAM COMM & MARKETING G & A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 2,652.00 2,462.81OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,462.81 14.44OLSON, MARNEY HOUSING REHAB G & A MEETING EXPENSE 25.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM GENERAL SUPPLIES 39.44 53.00ON SITE SANITATION FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 103.50OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 156.50 168.69O'REILLY AUTO PARTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 168.69 253.33OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 253.33 615.00PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 615.00 418.75PADILLA CRT COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 418.75 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 27 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 27Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 84.82PARAMOUNT INV GROUP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 84.82 16,889.08PARSONS ELECTRIC UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 16,889.08 142.26PELTOLA, MAX POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 142.26 8.00PETTY CASH POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 8.00 66.00PETTY CASH - WWNC WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 66.00 3,544.58PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT CITY POOLED INVESTMENTS BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES 3,544.58 65.00PLANT & FLANGED EQUIPMENT WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 65.00 460.16POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 460.16 130.65POPP.COM INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE 130.65 634.31POWERPLAN OIB TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 634.31 266.79PRECISE MRM LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 266.79WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 266.79SEWER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 266.79STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 1,067.16 19.00PREMIUM WATERS INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 19.00 180.00PRINTERS SERVICE INC ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 180.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 28 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 28Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 253.00PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 253.00 20.79PUMP & METER SERVICE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 761.00BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 781.79 144.08QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE 144.08 1,557.33R & R SPECIALTIES ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,557.33 36,197.98RACHEL CONTRACTING INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 36,197.98 3,167.69RANDY'S SANITATION INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 1,616.57REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 4,784.26 675.00RAPP LLC, CRAIG ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 675.00 19,379.43REACH FOR RESOURCES INC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,379.43 200.00RED WING SHOE STORE WATER UTILITY G&A COMPUTER SUPPLIES 200.00 4,500.00REDPATH & COMPANY FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 75.00CABLE TV G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 225.00HOUSING REHAB G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 750.00WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 900.00SEWER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 450.00SOLID WASTE G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 300.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 7,200.00 32.10REGENCY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 93.94POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 29 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 29Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 126.04 87.07REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.07 117.77REUVERS, TERRY PROSECUTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 117.77 4,487.11RICOH USA INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 4,487.11 23.47RIGID HITCH INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 23.47 58,160.21RJM CONSTRUCTION LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 58,160.21 39.00RMR SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 39.00 490.00ROBERTS JOHN COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 490.00 756.00ROSA, NATE ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 756.00 262.50ROTHENBURG JEREMY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 262.50 1,054.50ROTO-ROOTER FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,054.50 87.88SAM'S CLUB POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 80.57ORGANIZED REC G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES 174.72CONCESSIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES 62.86WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 406.03 4,000.00SAULSBURY, MARIA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 4,000.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 30 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 30Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,596.00SAVATREETREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 1,596.00 906.40SCHRAMM, HOLLY FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 906.40 20,917.90SEHSTREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20,917.90 439.27SENSOURCERECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 439.27 109.12SHERWIN WILLIAMS PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 396.49REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 505.61 54.00SHOLOM DORFMAN INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING 54.00 13.99SHRED-IT ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12.95FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 69.93POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 13.99WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 48.60WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 159.46 194.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 194.00 1,078.00SIWEK LUMBER & MILLWORK INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 1,078.00 171.20SKELLY, GABRIEL HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLE 171.20 1,471.04SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES 1,471.04 350.40SOLER LUIS HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT 350.40 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 31 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 31Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 57.27SON AND SHVETZOFF VENTURES LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 57.27 150.00SOTAERUSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 1,375.00ERUTRAINING 275.00OPERATIONSTRAINING 1,800.00 1,000.00SPACK CONSULTING STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,000.00 675.00SPARKLE WASH INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 675.00 2,904.53SPRINTIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS 3,262.93CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT 6,167.46 154.34SPS COMPANIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 23.57PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 177.91 389.06ST. LOUIS PARK POLICE RESERVES RESERVES MEETING EXPENSE 389.06 194.48STAR TRIBUNE ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 194.48 962.95STEVENS ENGINEERS INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 962.95 97.00SUMMIT COMPANIES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.00 15,018.01SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,018.01 3,000.00SURE-CLOSE INC SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER 3,000.00 1,000.00SWENSON, STEVEN PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 32 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 32Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,000.00 2,847.81TASER INTERNATIONAL POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 10,019.12POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT 12,866.93 54.18TELELANGUAGE INC ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 54.18 2,019.30TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,019.30 184.19TERMINAL SUPPLY CO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 184.19 77.50TERMINIX INT BRICK HOUSE (1324)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 77.50WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 155.00 30.00TEXA TONKA TAILORING OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 30.00 4,032.00THE CREATIVE GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 4,032.00 235.84THE SHERWINN WILLIAMS CO PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 235.84 42.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.00 700.00THIES, KEN OR MARY SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 700.00 2,000.00THISTLE HOLDINGS, LLC.ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 2,000.00 263.25THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 263.25 500.00TIGER OAK MEDIA COMM & MARKETING G & A ADVERTISING City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 33 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 33Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 500.00 1,204.65TIMBER SYSTEMS PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE 21,507.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 22,711.65 791.00TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 791.00 6,288.18TKDAWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,288.18 39.65TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 39.65 3,916.45TOPPERS AND MORE PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY 3,916.45 123,952.41TOWMASTERGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 3,750.65GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 127,703.06 3,095.00TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC ARENA MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 3,095.00 27.50TRANSPORT GRAPHICS OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 27.50 600.00TREE TRUST WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 600.00 2,375.00TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,375.00 38.82TWIN CITY HARDWARE PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 38.82 6,544.61TWIN CITY OUTDOOR SERVICES INC SNOW PLOWING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,251.00SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,795.61 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 34 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 34Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 726.50UHL CO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 360.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,086.50 15.00UNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 56.00SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 147.09SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 24.65UNALLOCATEDOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 3,473.19PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 597.00COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 4,312.93 106.00UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAY 106.00 25.00UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC BASKETBALL GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.00 200.00UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TRAINING 800.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING 400.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A TRAINING 1,400.00 150.00UNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 150.00 43.07UPS STORE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE 43.07 42.03VAIL, LORI HUMAN RESOURCES CITE 268.92HUMAN RESOURCES MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 310.95 3,384.00VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 3,384.00 13.91VAUGHAN, JIM NATURAL RESOURCES G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 13.91 50.04VERIZON WIRELESS SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE 11,821.48CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 35 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 35Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 69.98CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE 11,941.50 1,535.00VIKING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,535.00 572.75VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 572.75 201.88WARNING LITES OF MN INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 201.88 7,966.82-WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 68,296.14SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 33,938.04SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE 32,246.50SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 126,513.86 2,418.57WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,418.57 20,250.00WATERS & COMPANY HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20,250.00 80.51WEICHERT NATIONAL TITLE SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 80.51 1,505.70WHEELER LUMBER LLC DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,505.70 585.40WILLENBRING, ANDY OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 585.40 121.74WINSUPPLY OF EDEN PRAIRIE DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 121.74 7.00WISCONSIN NATURAL RESOURCES NATURAL RESOURCES G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 7.00 50.32WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 50.32 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 36 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 36Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 141.60WM H MCCOY PETROLEUM FUELS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 141.60 903.40WOLFF, JOHN OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 903.40 75.00WOLLMAN SUSANNE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 75.00 30.00WRAP CITY GRAPHICS SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.00 5,400.00WSB ASSOC INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 11,414.25STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,185.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 17,999.25 15,788.29XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 24.51OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 28,703.60PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 23,044.87WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 2,117.56REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE 4,317.97SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 2,003.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 5,233.40PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 41.32BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE 56.11WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE 500.26WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 20,909.49REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE 102,740.38 405.40YAEKEL, DANIEL OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 405.40 64.60ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 12.60WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 53.35PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 65.45VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 196.00 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 37 2/28/2017CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:26:52R55CKS2 LOGIS400V 37Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection. 2/24/20171/28/2017 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 26.71ZEMBRYKI, MARK WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 11.34WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 7.18ADULTSCONCESSION SUPPLIES 45.23 2,067.70ZIEGLER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 2,067.70 36.61ZIP PRINTING ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 36.61 Report Totals 3,180,543.43 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4a) Title: Approval of City Disbursements Page 38 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4b EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Texas Avenue Reconstruction – Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving final plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids (Project No. 4017-1101). POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to continue to implement our Pavement Management program? SUMMARY: On October 17, 2016, the City Council approved the development of plans and specifications for the Texas Avenue Rehabilitation project. This street is an important north/south route in the City that carries over 8000 vehicles a day and has a Metro Transit bus route. CenterPoint Energy (CPE) will be replacing their 24 inch high pressure gas main on this segment of Texas Avenue in 2017. Coordinating the City project with the CPE project will result in cost savings as well as reduce inconvenience to the property owners and the travelling public. The scope of the city’s project includes: • Street reconstruction with the addition of bike lanes • Sidewalk reconstruction with grass boulevards • Streetlight replacement • Signal rehabilitation/ replacement (at the intersection of 33rd Street and at 36th Street) • Miscellaneous utility rehabilitation Construction will begin in April with CenterPoint Energy starting on the north end of the project. All items are expected to be completed with final restoration by November of 2017. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project is included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2017. Funding will be provided by a combination of MSA, Utility Funds and General Obligation Bonds. Funding Sources Municipal state aid $3,881,250.00 Water fund $88,785.00 Sanitary fund $49,500.00 General obligation bonds (sidewalk/ bikeway) $518,203.15 General obligation bonds (fiber) $83,000.00 Total $4,620,738.15 VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion Resolution Location Map w/ Detour Traffic Management Map Prepared by: Joseph Shamla, Senior Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Debra M. Heiser, Engineering Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Page 2 Title: Texas Avenue Reconstruction – Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids DISCUSSION BACKGROUND: Texas Avenue between Highway 7 and Minnetonka Boulevard is scheduled to be reconstructed in 2017. This road is one of only 4 continuous north / south routes in the City. As a major collector, it carries 8,200 vehicles a day and is designated as a Municipal State Aid (MSA) road which makes it eligible for state gas tax funds. In order to qualify for funding, the road needs to be constructed to state aid standards. On October 17, 2016, the City Council approved moving forward with the Texas Avenue Reconstruction Project. The consultant Kimley-Horn has prepared final plans and specifications for construction. Texas Avenue Reconstruction The following items are included in the final design of Texas Avenue: • Two vehicle travel lanes • Directional on-street bike lanes • On-street parking bays • Additional lanes, as needed, at the intersections for turning movements • Reconstruction of sidewalk with grass boulevard • Bump outs at intersections for speed management • Digital speed display signs for speed management • ADA improvements at intersections and at signals • Stormwater management • Private utility replacement of 24 inch gas main and 10 inch gas main Due to the condition of the road, most of Texas Avenue will be reconstructed. A full reconstruct consists of the removal of the curb and gutter, pavement, and sidewalk. Mill and overlay is recommended on Texas Avenue between Highway 7 and 36th Street since this section of road is in better condition. In addition to the reconstruct, this project will upgrade the curb ramps to meet the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of the existing retaining walls will also need to be replaced along the corridor. Coordinating the city project with the CPE project will result in cost savings as well as reduce inconvenience to the property owners and the traveling public. The short section of Texas Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and 31st Street is not part of this project. CPE has indicated that they need to replace their distribution line in the section of Texas Avenue from Minnetonka Boulevard to Wayzata Boulevard. To coordinate their construction we have included this segment in our CIP for rehabilitation in 2020. After reviewing the existing conditions of the Minnetonka Boulevard/ Texas intersection, staff believes that the intersection should be reconstructed at a lower elevation to assist with sightlines and pedestrian safety improvements. Since Minnetonka Boulevard is a Hennepin County road, the City has requested that Hennepin County include this improvement in their CIP. They have included the project in their CIP, however, they have not identified funding at this time. Texas Avenue will be closed to through traffic during construction, the official detour is Louisiana Avenue. Keeping the road open to two way traffic for the duration of the project would delay construction, causing the project duration to extend to two construction seasons. Every effort will be made to ensure that property owners that live on Texas Avenue will have access to their driveways during construction. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Page 3 Title: Texas Avenue Reconstruction – Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Temporary Bus Route – Sumter Avenue Given that Texas Ave. will not be open to two way traffic during construction, a different street will need to serve as the bus route. In order to provide uninterrupted bus service to the people who rely on the route that runs on Texas Avenue, Metro Transit has selected Sumter Avenue as the alternate route. In order to accomplish this, Metro Transit has indicated a need for one side only parking on Sumter Avenue along with tree trimming to accommodate buses. Staff will work with the City Forester for necessary trimming and will determine the appropriate side of Sumter Avenue to post no parking. During the last open house, there were a few residents who were concerned about routing buses to Sumter Avenue. Their concerns were: • Parking restrictions • Speed • Pedestrian/ children safety • Additional traffic Additional information regarding the bus detour: • Approximately 130 buses will drive on Sumter Avenue during a weekday and 84 buses will be on Sumter Avenue on the weekend. Bus service begins at 5:30 a.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m. The buses vary in frequency during the day having more trips during rush hour versus off peak. • Traffic management measures will be installed on Sumter to address vehicle speeds. See section below. • Sumter Avenue is 30 feet wide. With parking restricted to one side of the street, it is wide enough to accommodate two way bus traffic. • Running buses on residential streets is not unusual or unsafe. Route 668 runs on 33rd Street near the High School and Route 9 runs on residential streets. Traffic Management: The official detour for Texas Avenue during construction is Louisiana Avenue. In order address the potential traffic that may try to use the adjacent neighborhood streets during the construction project, staff worked with our consultant to develop a plan to manage traffic on Sumter Avenue, Rhode Island, and Quebec. The plan includes chicanes, temporary stop signs, and police presence. A chicane is a narrowing of the street using traffic control devices which only allows one lane of traffic to go at a time. Staff believes that the plan in place will slow traffic and deter cut through traffic. Financial Consideration: This project was included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2017. Below is a summary of the costs and funding sources. Estimated Costs Construction costs $3,422,769.00 Contingency (10%) $342,276.90 Engineering and administration (25%) $855,692.25 Total $4,620,738.15 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Page 4 Title: Texas Avenue Reconstruction – Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Funding Sources Municipal state aid $3,881,250.00 Water utility fund $88,785.00 Sanitary utility fund $49,500.00 General obligation bonds (fiber, sidewalk and bike lane) $518,203.15 $83,000.00 Total $4,620,738.15 Proposed Schedule: The following is the proposed schedule: Open Bids April 10, 2017 City Council approves construction contract April 17, 2017 CenterPoint Energy begins gas reconstruction work April 2017 City Contract to Reconstruct Texas Avenue begins Construction complete May/ June 2017 November 2017 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Page 5 Title: Texas Avenue Reconstruction – Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids RESOLUTION NO. 17-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 4017-1101 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park accepted the report from the Project Manager related to the Texas Avenue Reconstruction - Project No. 4017-1101 on October 17, 2016; and WHEREAS, at the same meeting, the preliminary plan layout for Concept 2 was approved and final plans were ordered to be developed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1.The final plans and specifications to construct these improvements, as prepared under the direction of the Project Manager, or designee, are approved. 2.The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official City newspaper and in relevant industry publications an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvements under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. 3.The Project Manager, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Texas Avenue HWY 7 TO MINNETONKA BLVD Detour Exhibit 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Title: Texas Avenue Reconstruction – Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Page 6 Texas Avenue HWY 7 TO MINNETONKA BLVD Traffic Control Exhibit 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTES TEMPORARY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 17 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT ROUTE 667 DETOUR TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY 2017 MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT - TEXAS AVENUE C.P. 4017-1101, S.A.P. 163-275-019 OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL TEMPORARY 2-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP TEMPORARY 4-WAY STOP TEMPORARY METRO TRANSIT BUS STOP LEGEND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CHICANE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSED - LOCAL AND BUS TRAFFIC ONLY City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4b) Title: Texas Avenue Reconstruction – Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Page 7 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4c EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment to Allow Alcohol at the Recreation Outdoor Center (“ROC”) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 20-5 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances relating to prohibited acts to allow alcohol at the Recreation Outdoor Center (“ROC”); regulations for Parks and Recreation, and to approve the ordinance summary for publication. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable SUMMARY: Staff is requesting an ordinance amendment to allow alcohol to be served at the ROC by a city approved alcohol vendor. Currently, the ordinance allows alcohol only in the banquet room at the Rec Center in connection with banquets, receptions or other social functions, subject to the terms of a user agreement between the host and the city. The intent is to increase the variety of use of the ROC. The ROC will be marketed as a wedding reception venue, as well as a variety of other functions, and users may want to have alcohol as part of their event. We currently have no issues or concerns with events that have a city approved alcohol vendor in the banquet room. The City Council approved the First Reading of the ordinance on February 21, 2017. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Proposed Ordinance Proposed Ordinance Summary for Publication Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Senior Office Assistant Jason T. West, Recreation Superintendent Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4c) Page 2 Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment to Allow Alcohol at the Recreation Outdoor Center (“ROC”) ORDINANCE NO. __-17 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE RELATING TO SECTION 20-5 PROHIBITED ACTS; REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Operations and Recreation Department staff. WHEREAS, The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 20-5 is hereby amended by adding underscored language. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 20 is amended to add the following section: Sec. 20-5. Prohibited acts; regulations. (9) Liquors and beer; possession or consumption prohibited; exception. No person shall possess, display, consume or use alcoholic beverages in any city park. Alcoholic beverages may be consumed or used in the banquet room at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center and in the Recreation Outdoor Center (“ROC”) in connection with banquets, receptions or other social functions, subject to the terms of a user agreement between the host and the city. The user agreement shall be executed on a form provided by the city. It is in the sole discretion of the city to determine whether to enter into such user agreement. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. First Reading February 21, 2017 Second Reading March 6, 2017 Date of Publication March 16, 2017 Date Ordinance takes effect April 1, 2017 Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Soren Mattick, City Attorney City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4c) Page 3 Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment to Allow Alcohol at the Recreation Outdoor Center (“ROC”) SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. ___-17 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE RELATING TO SECTION 20-5 PROHIBITED ACTS; REGULATIONS. This ordinance amends the alcohol exception for the City of St. Louis Park by allowing alcoholic beverages be consumed or used in the Recreation Outdoor Center (“ROC”) by a city approved alcohol vendor in conjunction with banquets, receptions or other social functions, subject to the terms of a user agreement between the host and the city. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Jake Spano /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 16, 2017 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4d EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Amended and Restated Agreement with T-Mobile (5100 Park Glen Road) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the new Amended & Restated Agreement, between the City and T-Mobile Central LLC, for communication antennas and related equipment on the City’s water tower at 5100 Park Glen Road. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Should the city continue to allow this water tower to be used by telecom companies? SUMMARY: Original Agreement – In 1996, the City negotiated an antenna lease agreement with T-Mobile (f/k/a American Portable Telecom) for placement of 6 communication antennas on the Park Glen water tower. The agreement was for a 5-year term with the option of three renewable 5- year terms. The original agreement was amended three times. The amendments revised the ground equipment location, added an E911GPS antenna, upgraded antennas, and added three additional antennas and three additional auxiliary boxes. The agreement, including amendments, allowed for nine antennas and nine auxiliary boxes on the water tower. The original agreement, including renewals, expired December 31, 2016. New Amended and Restated Agreement – With the assistance of the City Attorney, staff revised the lease language and renegotiated a new agreement with T-Mobile. The number of antennas (9), number of auxiliary boxes (9), and other related equipment is not changing. The agreement is for a 5-year term with the option of two renewable 5-year terms. The Agreement has been reviewed and found to be acceptable by the City Attorney. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The annual lease rate for 2017 is $33,575.85. T-Mobile will also be required to pay the city a one-time administrative fee of $3,000 within 60 days after the amendment goes into effect. The rent structure is based on the number and type of antennas/auxiliary boxes and their height above ground on the tower. The financial terms of this agreement require annual lease payments with a 5% annual rate increase. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Services Manager Reviewed by: Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4d) Page 2 Title: Amended and Restated Agreement with T-Mobile (5100 Park Glen Road) RESOLUTION NO. 17-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED ANTENNA LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE CENTRAL LLC ON CITY WATER TOWER LOCATED AT 5100 PARK GLEN ROAD WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park City (“City”) and T-Mobile Central LLC (“Lessee”), or their predecessors in interest, are parties to a Water Tower Antenna Agreement dated June 3, 1996, Amendment No. 1 dated September 4, 1996, Amendment No. 2 dated June 4, 2007, and Amendment No. 3 dated August 3, 2015 (“Prior Agreement”) whereby City has leased a portion of City’s real property (the “Property”) and Water Tower to Lessee, along with access and utility rights; and WHEREAS, the Prior Agreement expired on December 31, 2016; and WHEREAS, City and Lessee desire to enter into a new Amended and Restated Agreement (“Agreement) to (i) continue wireless service using the existing in-place antennas and equipment from the Prior Agreement located on the Water Tower and (ii) space inside the Water Tower for the Lessee’s Ground Equipment. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of St. Louis Park approves the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement, the City agrees to continue leasing to Lessee (i) space on the Water Tower as shown on the Plans and Specifications for Lessee’s Tower Equipment and (ii) space inside the Water Tower for the Lessee’s Ground Equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the initial term of this Lease shall be for five (5) years beginning on January 1, 2017 (the “Commencement Date”), and ending at midnight on December 31, 2021 ("Initial Term"). The Lessee shall have the right to extend the term of this Lease, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, for two (2) additional five (5) year terms (each of said five (5) year terms is referred to as a "Renewal Term"); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, commencing January 1, 2017, LESSEE shall pay City, as rent, the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-five and 85/100 Dollars ($33,575.85) per year (“Rent”). Rent shall be paid before January 1 of each year. Commencing on January 1, 2018, and each January 1 thereafter, the annual Rent shall increase by five percent (5%). Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4e EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Amended and Restated Agreement with T-Mobile (8301 W. 34th Street) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the new Amended & Restated Agreement, between the City and T-Mobile Central LLC, for communication antennas and related equipment on the City’s water tower at 8301 W. 34th Street. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Should the city continue to allow the use of this water tower by telecom companines? SUMMARY: Original Agreement - In 1996, the City negotiated an antenna lease agreement with T-Mobile (f/k/a American Portable Telecom) for placement of nine communication antennas on the W. 34th St. water tower. The agreement was for a 5-year term with the option of three renewable 5-year terms. The original agreement was amended two times. The amendments revised the ground equipment location, upgraded antennas, and added three additional antennas and three additional auxiliary boxes. The agreement, including amendments, allowed for nine antennas and six auxiliary boxes on the water tower. The original agreement, including renewals, expired December 31, 2016. New Amended and Restated Agreement – With the assistance of the City Attorney, staff revised the lease language and renegotiated a new agreement with T-Mobile. The number of antennas (9), number of auxiliary boxes (6), and other related equipment is not changing. The agreement is for a 5-year term with the option of two renewable 5-year terms. The Agreement has been reviewed and found to be acceptable by the City Attorney. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The annual lease rate for 2017 is $31,808.70. T-Mobile will also be required to pay the city a one-time administrative fee of $3,000 within 60 days after the amendment goes into effect. The rent structure is based on the number and type of antennas/auxiliary boxes and their height above ground on the tower. The financial terms of this agreement require annual lease payments with a 5% annual rate increase. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Services Manager Reviewed by: Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4e) Page 2 Title: Amended and Restated Agreement with T-Mobile (8301 W. 34th Street) RESOLUTION NO. 17-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED ANTENNA LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE CENTRAL LLC ON CITY WATER TOWER LOCATED AT 8301 W. 34TH STREET WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park City (“City”) and T-Mobile Central LLC (“Lessee”), or their predecessors in interest, are parties to a Water Tower Antenna Agreement dated July 15, 1996, Amendment No. 1 dated November 5, 1996, and Amendment No. 2 dated August 3, 2015 (“Prior Agreement”) whereby City has leased a portion of City’s real property (the “Property”) and Water Tower to Lessee, along with access and utility rights; and WHEREAS, the Prior Agreement expired on December 31, 2016; and WHEREAS, City and Lessee desire to enter into a new Amended and Restated Agreement (“Agreement) to (i) continue wireless service using the existing in-place antennas and equipment from the Prior Agreement located on the Water Tower and (ii) space under the Water Tower for the Lessee’s Ground Equipment. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of St. Louis Park approves the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement, the City agrees to continue leasing to Lessee (i) space on the Water Tower as shown on the Plans and Specifications for Lessee’s Tower Equipment and (ii) space under the Water Tower for the Lessee’s Ground Equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the initial term of this Lease shall be for five (5) years beginning on January 1, 2017 (the “Commencement Date”), and ending at midnight on December 31, 2021 ("Initial Term"). The Lessee shall have the right to extend the term of this Lease, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, for two (2) additional five (5) year terms (each of said five (5) year terms is referred to as a "Renewal Term"); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, commencing January 1, 2017, LESSEE shall pay City, as rent, the sum of Thirty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Eight and 70/100 Dollars ($31,808.70) per year (“Rent”). Rent shall be paid before January 1 of each year. Commencing on January 1, 2018, and each January 1 thereafter, the annual Rent shall increase by five percent (5%). Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4f EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way. POLICY CONSIDERATION: None. SUMMARY: The St. Louis Park Lions Club has requested to install temporary signs in the public right-of-way for their 60th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast event. The Council has been granting a similar request for the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast every year since 2005. Section 36-362(e)(2) of the Zoning Code states that prohibited signs include, “Signs on or over the public right-of-way unless the City Council grants permission for a temporary sign on or over the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed ten days.” The Lions Club is a non-profit community based organization that provides services and resources to the people of St. Louis Park. The requested signs advertise the Lions Club’s 60th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017. This activity is a fund raiser for services and resources provided to the residents of St. Louis Park. The request is to install 20 sandwich board style signs as early as April 2, 2017. Up to 28 smaller signs will be installed at local places of worship on the day of the event. All signs will be removed on the day of the event. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Letter from Lions Club Dated February 15, 2017 Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor/Deputy CD Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 2 Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way RESOLUTION NO. 17-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS CLUB'S APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEREAS, The St. Louis Park Lions Club made application for the placement of 20 temporary sandwich board type signs for eight days beginning April 2, 2017, and up to 28 “stick in the ground” type signs within the public right-of-way on April 9, 2017 only; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-362(e)(2) of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance, the City Council may approve the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed 10 days; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the City Council approves the St. Louis Park Lions Club's application for the placement of 20 sandwich board type temporary signs within the public right- of-way beginning April 2, 2017, and to be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event on April 9, 2017 and up to 28 smaller signs to be displayed on April 9, 2017 only. All signs are to be removed by the end of the day on April 9, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the size and placement of the 20 sandwich board and 28 push in the ground type temporary signs are approved as shown on the attached sign plan (Exhibit A). Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 3 Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way Mr. Gary Morrison February 15, 2017 Assistant Zoning Administrator City of St. Louis Park 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 Dear Mr. Morrison: The St. Louis Park Lions Club is sponsoring its Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sunday morning, April 9th, at the St. Louis Park Middle School. This is one of our major fund raising events for the year. Part of the effort associated with conducting an event like this is informing the public about it in a timely way. We intend to do that in a variety of ways such as with a website, newspaper ads, posters in local stores, notices in neighborhood newsletters and church bulletins, and limited signage in the community. On behalf of the St. Louis Park Lions, I am hereby requesting the City grant us permission to install signs on public right of way. The signs and signing plan is the same as last year. The total usage (numbers) of signs will be 20 - 2’x3’ sandwich boards, 20 small signs at church entrances, and 5 small directional arrows at intersections. I have attached a map and a sign listing providing sign type and location details. As part of our public information process, we would like to put up the 20 large temporary signs one week prior to the event and 25 small temporary signs the day of the event. We plan to remove all of the signs the afternoon of the event. We would like City approval of our signing request as soon as reasonably possible. I will be happy to work with you in any way necessary in order to have this considered in a timely manner. Sincerely, Bill Thurston St. Louis Park Lions Enclosures -Location Map -Pancake Breakfast Poster -Sign List ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS CLUB “THE TAIL CLUB” City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 4 Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Page 5 Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way Number Type Width Height Map Location #Map Location 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'A Monterey Drive @ W36 1/2 Street (south of park trail) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'B Cedar Lake Rd @ Flag Ave (east @ Bus Shelter) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'C Old Cedar Lake Road @ Quentin Ave S (50' s of intersection) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'D Cedar Lake Rd @ Zarthan Ave (ne corner of intersection) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'E Minnetonka Blvd @ Louisiana Ave (sw corner of intersection) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'F W36th Street @ Phillips Parkway (n side e of Flag Ave) 2 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'G Beltline Blvd @ County Rd 25 (nw and se corners) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'H Excelsior Blvd @ Louisiana Ave (ne corner) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'I Wooddale Ave @ W41st Street (e side 40' south) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'J Louisiana Ave @ W Lake St (w side 40' north) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'K Louisiana Ave @ N Side Park (w side by bench over looking park) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'L Minnetonka Blvd @ Regional Trail (s side over trail) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'M Louisiana Ave @ Park Tavern (e side 75' s of Oak Leaf Dr) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'N W 16th St @ Costco (n side 200' west of entrance) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'O Minnetonka Blvd @ Hampshire (s side 20' e of bus shelter) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'P France Ave @ W26th Street (e side s of W26th st) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'Q Minnetonka Blvd @ Inglewood (e of intersection in median) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'R Cedar Lake Road @ Quebec Ave (n side east in front of church) 1 Two sided sawhorse / sandwich board type 2' 3'S Texas Ave @ Wayzata Blvd (sw corner) 20 20 Two sided step in type (Church parking lot entrances)24" 18"1 - 20 See list 3 Two sided step in type (Church parking lot entrances)24" 18"21 - 23 See list 5 Two sided step in type (directional arrows)24" 18"1 Excelsior Blvd @ Louisiana Ave 2 Minnetonka Blvd @ Louisiana Ave 3 Cedar Lake Road @ Louisiana Ave 4 Texas Ave @ Cedar Lake Road 5 Texas Ave @ Wayzata Blvd Legend:Installed 8 days prior to event. Removed by 4:00 pm day of the event. Installed at 7:00 am and removed by 4:00 pm day of the event. Installed at 7:00 am and removed by 4:00 pm day of the event. St. Louis Park Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Sign Istallations 15-Feb-17 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4f) Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way Page 6 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4g EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Appointments RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution appointing Jim de Lambert as Commissioner, Patrick Noon as Alternate Commissioner, and Erick Francis as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) member to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) to serve terms expiring January 31, 2020. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to appoint the commissioners as recommended? SUMMARY: The City of St. Louis Park is partially located in the Bassett Creek Watershed. The BCWMC was established by a Joint Powers Agreement authorized under Minnesota State Statues to oversee and coordinate the management of surface water between the nine member cities, which include Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park. Their mission is to control flooding and to maintain and enhance the quality of the surface and ground water resources in the watershed. Each member city is entitled to appoint one Commissioner, one Alternate Commissioner, and one member to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the BCWMC. The Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission requires committee appointments to be approved by Resolution. Jim de Lambert was originally appointed as Commissioner in 2009. Patrick Noon, and Erick Francis were appointed to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission in March of 2015 and all are excited to continue being part of the Commission. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. 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: Resolution Prepared by: Erick Francis, Water Resources Manager Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4g) Page 2 Title: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Appointments RESOLUTION NO. 17 -________ RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JIM DELAMBERT, COMMISSIONER; PATRICK NOON, ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION; AND ERICK FRANCIS, MEMBER TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is partially located in the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission area and is required under state law to manage its storm water runoff; and WHEREAS, the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission has been organized under Minnesota State Statutes to manage the storm waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the water management area; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has adopted a Joint Powers Agreement joining the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, that the City of St. Louis Park: 1.Reappoints Jim de Lambert as Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for a three year term expiring January 31, 2020. 2.Reappoints Patrick Noon as the Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for a three year term expiring January 31, 2020. 3.Reappoints Erick Francis as the Technical Advisor member to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, for a three year term expiring January 31, 2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall, within 30 days of its adoption, file a certified copy of this resolution with the Secretary of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4h EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Traffic Study No. 676: Authorize Parking Restrictions Near City Lift Stations RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the implementation of parking restrictions adjacent to sanitary lift stations located near 2901 Nevada Avenue and 2449 Gettysburg Avenue. POLICY CONSIDERATION: The restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory authority. SUMMARY: Operations staff recently expressed concern regarding their difficulty in accessing sanitary lift stations at several locations due to parked vehicles blocking access. The lift stations allow staff to access sanitary sewer infrastructure for normal maintenance and during emergencies. The Traffic Committee discussed this matter in January 2017 and recommended placing “NO PARKING” signage adjacent to the lift stations near 2449 Gettysburg Avenue and 2801 Nevada Avenue. Letters were sent to nearby addresses about the proposed change in late January 2017. Staff received one call in favor of the restrictions. Each No Parking zone will be 20-feet wide, about the length of one standard vehicle. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of installing parking restrictions will be minimal. Costs will come out of the general operating budget. Installation will consist of adding parking restriction signage on 29th Street near 2901 Nevada Avenue and on Gettysburg Avenue near 2449 Gettysburg Avenue. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Location Map for Proposed No Parking Area Prepared by: Chris Iverson, Transportation Engineer Reviewed by: Deb Heiser, Engineering Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Page 2 City Council Meeting of February 21, 2017 (Item No. 4h) Title: Traffic Study No. 676: Authorize Parking Restrictions Near City Lift Stations RESOLUTION NO. 17-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS NEAR CITY LIFT STATIONS TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 676 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota requires consistent access to city sanitary lift stations for routine maintenance and emergency situations, and; WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has provided information about proposed parking restrictions adjacent to sanitary lift stations to nearby property owners; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Engineering Director is hereby authorized to install parking restriction signage at the following locations: 1.Adjacent to the sanitary lift station near 2449 Gettysburg Avenue. 2.Adjacent to the sanitary lift station on 29th Street near 2901 Nevada Avenue Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Page 3 City Council Meeting of February 21, 2017 (Item No. 4h) Title: Traffic Study No. 676: Authorize Parking Restrictions Near City Lift Stations EXHIBIT 1: PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTION AREA Proposed: NO PARKING Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 4i OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS PARK TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2016 ST. LOUIS PARK COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Maren Anderson, Bruce Browning, Cindy Hoffman, Abe Levine and Rolf Peterson present at Roll Call. MEMBERS ABSENT: David Dyer STAFF PRESENT: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections, Jacqueline Larson, Communications and Marketing Manager, Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator and John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator OTHERS PRESENT: None 1.Call to Order Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. 2.Roll Call Present at roll call were Commissioners Anderson, Browning, Hoffman, Levine and Peterson. 3. Approval of Minutes for October 26, 2016 It was moved by Commissioner Levine, seconded by Commissioner Browning, to approve the minutes. The motion passed 5-0. 4. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Dunlap asked to add item 6. F., Complaint log review. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Levine, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed 5-0. 5.Public Comment – None 6. Reports & Discussion A.Council Chambers remodeling City of St. Louis Park Director of Inspections Brian Hoffman gave a presentation of the initial plan to remodel the Council Chambers. This gathering space is used by City staff and members of the public about fifteen hours per week on average, in addition to Council meetings. City Hall was built in the 1960’s and has been remodeled many times over the years. It’s a solid building with a long life ahead of it so Council decided a few years ago to do a full remodel, starting with the first floor, and the Reception area and the Community Room have received many complements. The architect firm was Krech, Obrien and Associates. Last year the second and third floor and lobby were completed, so the Chambers and the rest rooms need to be remodeled in 2017. Page 2 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4i) Title: Telecommunications Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2016 City staff is working with the same architects and asked, how can we make this a more inviting room with a better layout? Mr. Hoffman showed slides with overhead scale drawings and views from various parts of the room. The room will be reoriented to put the Council dais on the stage, and remove the wall behind the current dais and put in a glass wall similar to the Community Room. This allows people seated at the dais to see when people walk through the entrance. For safety reasons, the dais will be reinforced to provide duck and cover, just in case. The room will have an increased floor space, by several hundred square feet, by removing the wooden riser where the dais is now, and there will be a new presentation area. The ceiling will be removed, and there will be large TV monitors to show presentations. All the blonde oak wood will be removed, and glass, metal and cherry wood that matches the rest of the building will be installed. The ceiling will have drop panels and LED lighting appropriate for TV coverage. There are ten narrow windows in the room that face west. Council has approved a plan to cut out the west wall and install two seventeen foot tinted glass windows that will either darken electronically or have double roller blinds like in the Community Room. City staff will do a lot of the work including demolition, and some licensed contractors like electricians will also be involved. It’s a big investment, $970,000, including $100,000 for technology like new HD cameras. The work begins in June and will take three solid months. Council will use the Community Room for televised meetings during that time, and the new Chambers will be ready in the fall. Commissioner Browning asked if there were expected to be acoustic issues, with all the new glass, or will the ceiling compensate for that with acoustic panels? Mr. Hoffman said yes, and that the wood would also be acoustically dampening, like the material in the stairway. Commissioner Hoffman asked if the glass would be ballistic or bullet-proof in the hall and in the west wall. Mr. Hoffman said that in consultation with the Police, the dais would be reinforced but the glass would not be ballistic. Chair Peterson asked about the Westwood Room. Mr. Hoffman said that the ceiling tile would be replaced and also in the third floor lobby. Chair Peterson asked if the Chambers would still be a flexible meeting space that can be used in a variety of layouts. Mr. Hoffman said yes, and that there would be new tables and chairs. Commissioner Peterson said he would like to see another presentation later when the details are available, and asked if there would be a large drop down screen? Mr. Hoffman said right now the plan is to move away from screen and projector technology. Mr. McHugh asked if the entrance doors would be power assisted. Mr. Hoffman said that interior doors can be made assisted but it’s not required, and it’s something that hasn’t been discussed yet. Commissioner Browning asked if anyone had discussed a video wall. Mr. Hoffman said that the wall of Mayors and the glass art wall would be integrated somewhere. Page 3 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4i) Title: Telecommunications Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2016 Chair Peterson thanked Mr. Hoffman and complimented him on the plans. 6. B. Consider franchise fee review for Comcast: 2014-2016 Chair Peterson said that this was discussed at the last meeting with some directions provided to the staff. Mr. Dunlap said he was directed to find out if there were any partners for a franchise fee review, and he did not find any. Mr. Dunlap found a relevant recommendation in the minutes of the August 28, 2013 Telecommunications Advisory Commission while preparing a draft report to Council. “The consensus policy was to conduct two audits of three years each in the remaining eight years of the franchise. That means there would be an unaudited period from 2008 to 2010, and another two year gap before the franchise ends in 2021.” The earlier Commission was wrestling with the same issues about whether an audit was cost effective, and performing due diligence. Therefore staff recommends that the Commission not do a franchise fee audit for 2014, and revisit this next year. Chair Peterson asked when the franchise renewal process begins, for the franchise that ends in 2021. Mr. Dunlap said it will begin in 2018. Chair Peterson said that it made sense to audit the last three years. Commissioner Browning said he agreed with the staff recommendation, because it’s expensive to audit. Chair Peterson agreed as well, but said he also liked Commissioner Levine’s suggestion to negotiate with Comcast for a payment instead of an audit. Mr. Dunlap said he discussed that proposal with the City Attorney, who suggested a private meeting with Comcast and it was helpful. Chair Peterson called for a motion. It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Browning to waive the audit for 2014 and to consider an audit again next year as part of the work plan. The motion passed 5-0. 6. C. Draft Annual Report for 2016 Mr. Dunlap said the basis for the report will be the detailed work plan in the information packet, that there would be a verbal report to the City Council on February 27, and that later he would send a draft in the correct format for Commission review. 6. D. Draft Work Plan for 2017 & set meeting schedule for 2017 Commissioner Levine suggested invited someone from Verizon or A.T.& T. to talk about wireless and the way 5G might affect the city in terms of cable TV, and offered to get somebody for that. He suggested the July meeting, when 5G thinking would be more mature. He said that 5G might be a big issue about the time the City is negotiating a new franchise with Comcast. Commissioner Browning suggested a rep from U.S. Internet to talk about their plans for St. Louis Park. Mr. Dunlap said that would work well for the February meeting when CIO Clint Pires would attend. Commissioner Browning said he still likes the idea of a resident survey and that we should look at that. He also brought up the DOCSIS 3.1 standard that allows one-gig speeds and asked if it's Page 4 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4i) Title: Telecommunications Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2016 officially rolled out anywhere. Mr. Dunlap said that Comcast is conducting trials in some cities, so that could be a topic for them to address. Commissioner Levine said that the CIO is the chief science or technology officer so he’d like to invite him to address the Commission twice per year, February and October, since there are probably plenty of topics for him to share with the Commission. He asked about nondisclosure agreements with CenturyLink and Comcast, and how they might provide information on their future plans. The concept is for advance notice on their plans rather than after the fact. Mr. Dunlap said that Commission meetings are all public, and that they don’t typically meet with Comcast about their plans. Usually Comcast sends letters to provide notice. However, he likes the idea because the formal, quarterly meetings with CenturyLink have been very productive and could be a model for meetings with Comcast. The Commission decided to continue to meet on Wednesday nights, and set the 2017 meetings for February 8, May 10, July 26, October 25 and December 13. 6.E. Elect Chair & Vice-Chair, effective next meeting Maren Anderson was elected Chair, and Abe Levine was elected to be Vice Chair for 2017. 6.F. Complaint Log Review Chair Peterson said the complaint log was shorter than usual. Commissioner Levine said he never had any trouble getting through to Comcast so he’s surprised to see that listed. He said the complaint related to calling the 800 number, while he always calls the 612-522-2000 number, which goes back to the old Time Warner days. Commissioner Browning said that that the local number may have better results than the 800 number. Mr. McHugh said that having a local telephone number could be part of a customer service ordinance recommended to the City Council. Commissioner Levine said that is a good idea, and asked how the Commission would do that? Mr. Dunlap said that the Council reads all the meeting minutes. A formal motion was made at the last meeting to direct staff to research if any other neighboring communities had customer service ordinances that are more stringent than FCC standards. Unfortunately, he has received no responses. Mr. Dunlap said he would prefer to start from a model in another community rather than to brainstorm the ordinance. He also said that when complainants say they have a hard time reaching Comcast, they usually have been calling the 800 number, so he refers them to the 651-222-3333 number, which is printed on bills and other customer service information. Commissioner Levine said maybe we can find out what really happens when you call those phone numbers, are they all just aliases that forward to an 800 number or does it actually have a pathway through to a local office? Mr. Dunlap said that he suspects the 612 and 651 numbers go to the St. Paul customer service center but the 800 number goes to another area in the region like Denver. Chair Peterson said his Comcast internet had an outage over the weekend, and using the online help with his telephone did not fix the problem. He fixed it with a quick trip to the hardware store and a $1.23 grounding block that he installed in his garage where all utilities come in and then go underground to his home. Page 5 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 4i) Title: Telecommunications Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2016 Commissioner Browning said he helped a client in Edina recently, and went to the Comcast service center on Excelsior Boulevard. The staff was knowledgeable and did a good job. 7.Communications from the Chair, Commissioners and City staff Chair Peterson said it’s been a pleasure to serve as Chair and complemented staff for their assistance. Mr. Dunlap said that Comcast has committed to providing one HD channel within ninety days’ notice, which was part of the transfer agreement conditions to GreatLand. This is great news, since the City has upgraded to HD production in the Chambers and that you can see the difference on You Tube. He said CenturyLink has completed installing Prism TV in Fire Station 1, the Police EOC and City Hall in the last few days, so staff can now see how ParkTV looks on their system. The mosaic channel 22 is not working properly, which is where all ParkTV channels are supposed to be available, so that will need to be fixed. Mr. McHugh said that Community TV channel 15 will reach 106 premiers for the year, a similar number to last year. Chair Peterson said he saw ParkTV producer Scott Smith at the Holiday Train event, which was a great event, and he looked cold so he gave him some hand warmers. 8. Adjournment Commissioner Browning made a motion, Commission Levine seconded to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. The motion passed 5-0. Respectfully submitted by: Reg Dunlap Civic TV Coordinator Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Public Hearing Agenda Item: 6a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Alley Vacation (5605 36th Street West / 3700 Hwy 100) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to open public hearing, solicit comments, and close public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of an Ordinance vacating the northern eight feet of alley right-of-way and set the Second Reading of the Ordinance for March 20, 2017. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the city council agree that the alley right-of-way is not needed for public alley purposes? SUMMARY: 36th Street LLC is requesting the vacation of the northern eight feet of alley right- of-way for the purpose of redeveloping the parcel located at 5605 36th Street West (The Elmwood housing project). As the right-of-way is not needed for public purposes, it can be vacated and combined with the adjacent properties. Xcel Energy maintains overhead electric utility lines in this area. Therefore, the city will retain a two foot public drainage and utility easement over the southern portion of the alley right-of-way to be vacated. Also, the city will retain the southern eight feet of the alley right-of-way to facilitate a potential shared access between 5605 36th Street West and 3700 Hwy 100 in order to improve access and circulation between the two properties in the future. The southern half of the alley right-of-way is currently used for landscaping between the two properties. The attached aerial photo shows the location of the right-of-way to be vacated, and the two foot drainage and utility easement. A public hearing is required for the vacation request. The second reading is tentatively scheduled for the March 20, 2017 Council meeting, on the Consent Agenda. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Draft Ordinance Right-of-way Vacation Exhibit Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, Planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Michelle Schnitker, Housing Supervisor/Deputy CD Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 6a) Page 2 Title: Alley Vacation (5605 36th Street West / 3700 Hwy 100) ORDINANCE NO.____-17 AN ORDINANCE VACATING NORTHERN EIGHT FEET OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 5605 36th STREET WEST & 3700 HIGHWAY 100 THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. The petition to vacate the northern eight feet of alley right-of-way was initiated by 36th Street LLC. 36th Street LLC is the owner of the property abutting the north side of the alley to be vacated and represents a majority of all owners abutting the alley proposed to be vacated. The notice of said petition was published in the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor on February 23, 2017, and the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the right-of-way is not needed for public alley purposes, and that it is for the best interest of the public that said alley right-of-way be vacated. Section 2. The following described alley right-of-way as now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated: The part of the adjoining alley to Block 46, St. Louis Park, according to said plot on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, MN, which adjoins Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, extending from the southerly extension of the west line of said Lot 5 to the southerly extension of the east line of said lot 1. The part of the adjoining alley to Block 46, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, according to said plat on file and of record the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, MN, which adjoins lots 6 through 13, inclusive, extending from the southerly extension of the west line or said Lot 13 to the southerly extension of the east line of said Lot 6. reserving, however, to the City of St. Louis Park an easement over and across the southerly two feet of the described property for public drainage and utility purposes. Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Public Hearing/First Reading March 6, 2017 Second Reading March 20, 2017 Date of Publication March 30, 2017 Date Ordinance takes effect April 14, 2017 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 6a) Page 3 Title: Alley Vacation (5605 36th Street West / 3700 Hwy 100) Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Soren Mattick, City Attorney City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 6a) Page 4 Title: Alley Vacation (5605 36th Street West / 3700 Hwy 100) Right-of-Way Vacation Exhibit: Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Action Agenda Item: 8a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development RECOMMENDED ACTION: •Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat, subject to conditions; and •Motion to approve First Reading of an Ordinance adding Section 36-268-PUD 8 of the Zoning Code and amending the Zoning Map from IP-Industrial Park to PUD 8 for the property located at 5605 36th Street West, and setting the second reading for March 20, 2017. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council support the proposed PUD to allow for The Elmwood redevelopment. SUMMARY: 36th Street LLC submitted applications for Preliminary and Final Plat and Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development for redevelopment of the 36th Street Business Center and American Legion (5605 W. 36th Street). 36th Street LLC proposes to demolish the existing building and construct a 6-story, mixed-use building with 85 residential units, 20% of which will be affordable at 60% area median income (AMI), approximately 4,920 square feet of commercial space, and 188 parking stalls. The unit mix includes; 14% 1 bedroom units, 23% 1 bedroom + den units, 44% 2 bedroom units, and 19% 2 bedroom + den units. The PUD is needed to rezone the property from I-P industrial park to allow for a mixed-us e building. The PUD also provides flexibility on height and density. The proposed PUD is 0.99 acres, and Council approval is also needed for a PUD under two acres. The City Council reviewed the development proposal during study sessions on October 24, 2016 and on December 5, 2016. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: There are some sizable extraordinary costs associated with the proposed redevelopment site and building that prevent the project from being financially feasible. Consequently, the developer has submitted an application for tax increment financing to defray a portion of these expenses. An analysis of the request and a recommended level of assistance will be presented at the March 27th Study Session. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and diverse housing stock. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion Existing and Proposed Zoning Draft Resolution and Draft Ordinance Excerpt of Unofficial Planning Commission Minutes Development Plans Traffic Study Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, Planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Michele Schnitker, Deputy CD Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 2 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development DISCUSSION SITE INFORMATION: Site Area: 0.99 acres Current Zoning: I-P Industrial Park Proposed Zoning: PUD-Planned Unit Development Comprehensive Plan: MX Mixed Use Current Use: 36th Street Business Center and American Legion Surrounding Land Uses: North: 36th Street W., Hoigaard Village East: Highway 100 South: Micro Center and Burlington Coat Factory West: Xenwood Avenue S., one-story industrial buildings BACKGROUND: The Elmwood is the redevelopment of the existing 36th Street Business Center and American Legion located at the southeast corner of Xenwood Avenue and 36th Street West. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building to construct a six story, mixed-use development restricted to residents age 55 or over. The west wing of the building contains 4,920 gross square feet of commercial space, with space for outdoor seating. Active uses fronting 36th Street include a fitness studio, leasing office and main entrance. The active uses on 36th Street are approximately 60% of the building’s ground floor frontage. Additional residential amenities located on the ground floor include a yoga room, a building shop, a residence shop, an arts and craft room, a party room, a club room, and a library business center. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 3 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Residential units account for the remaining 40% of frontage on 36th Street and include three residential dwelling units, two of which have entrances directly to the street, to maintain an active “front door” presence. An additional four dwelling units are located on the ground floor and have individual entrances via the designed outdoor recreation area (DORA). The development promotes biking through a large indoor bike storage area and hanging wall units located in the underground ramp. The development also includes a large rooftop patio space. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT ANALYSIS: 36th Street LLC is seeking approval to combine the property located at 5605 W. 36th Street with a portion of the city-owned alley to the south to develop the proposed 6-story, 85 unit mixed-use building and parking areas. The plat will be named Elmwood Addition. Lots: Lot 1, Block 1, Elmwood Addition will have a lot area of 0.99 acres. This lot will be the location of the proposed Elmwood mixed-use development. The proposed residential density for this site is 85.8 units/acre. Alley Right-of-Way: The applicant filed a request to vacate the northern portion of the city-owned alley right-of-way that exists between the site’s south property line and the Burlington Coat Factory parcel. This alley right-of-way is not used by the city, and acts as a landscaped island between the two properties. Staff are supportive of vacating the northern 8 feet of the alley. To improve future circulation, the City of St. Louis Park would like to see a future internal access drive from the Burlington site to The Elmwood’s surface parking lot if the Burlington site subdivides or redevelops. To facilitate this possibility, St. Louis Park will retain ownership of the southern portion of the existing alley between the two properties. Easements: Easements are required along 36th Street and Xenwood Avenue to accommodate drainage and utilities along the street. The applicant is granting a 10 foot wide easement along Xenwood Avenue and a 6 foot wide easement along 36th Street. Xcel Energy maintains overhead electric lines in the alley, and the applicant has worked with Xcel to bury the power lines. A two foot wide drainage and utility easement will remain between the proposed underground parking garage and the south property line. Right-of-Way Dedication: The City of St. Louis Park hired SRF in 2006 to analyze the design of 36th Street to accommodate vehicular traffic while providing a welcoming streetscape for pedestrians and bicyclists. The enhancement design calls for on-street parking, a bike lane, and increased landscape materials in this area. The Elmwood is dedicating 32 feet (10,460 square feet) of right of way along 36th Street, and 6 feet (798 square feet) of right-of-way along Xenwood Avenue to accommodate the city’s plans for these streets. Park Dedication: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended cash-in-lieu of park land dedication. The 2017 fee schedule sets the Park Dedication Fee at $1,500 per dwelling unit and the Trail Dedication Fee at $225 per dwelling unit. Dedication fees for the commercial use of the site have previously been collected. At 85 units the fees would total $127,500 and $19,125. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 4 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development PUD ANALYSIS: Description: The developer requests approval of a preliminary and final Planned Unit Development (PUD). A PUD is a rezoning and zoning text amendment that establishes the regulations for a specific property. The 0.99-acre site is smaller than the required 2 acres for a Planned Unit Development. City Council has the authority to waive this requirement, and City Council has indicated support for a PUD approach for this property because it allows for conditions and requirements that fit the context and character of the individual site and the proposed development, and the development fits in with the vision for the Elmwood Area. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan designates the site for mixed use. This category would allow for multifamily uses, provided commercial uses are also included. The proposed PUD would create a new zoning district and zoning regulations for uses and dimensional standards that are unique to this site and the proposed site and building plans. Staff finds that this site is suitable for the proposed mixed use development and meets many of the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The site provides a mixture of market rate and affordable apartments while also providing ground floor commercial space and residential units promoting an active street frontage. The development provides ample bike parking and is situated in close proximity to the Cedar Lake Trail, Route 17 and Route 615 bus lines, and is near the future Wooddale Southwest LRT stations. The outdoor amenity areas provide outdoor recreation space for residents. Staff also finds that the proposed development supports goals in the Elmwood Area Land Use, Transit and Transportation Study completed in 2003. Applicable goals are listed below. • Land Use: Parcels adjacent to the south side of the West 36th Street should be redeveloped for mixed use with retail/service on the first floor and residential or professional offices above. • Transportation: Xenwood Avenue should be extended from Wooddale Avenue north to the TH 7 South Frontage Road, and a four-way signal control should be implemented at the Xenwood/Wooddale intersection. • Pedestrian/Bicycle: Improve pedestrian/bicycle accommodations throughout study area to serve transit, parks, retail areas, and regional pedestrian/bicycle connections. • Aesthetics: Improve streetscape of West 36th Street. • Desired Neighborhood Improvements: Complete sidewalk system; improve sidewalk accessibility; improve transit; affordable senior housing; trees; improved trails and trail connections; pedestrian lighting. Building and Site Design Analysis: The Elmwood meets the PUD ordinance goals for building and site design. The ordinance requires the City to find that the quality of building and site design proposed will substantially enhance aesthetics of the site and implement relevant goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the following criteria shall be considered: (1) The design shall consider the project as a whole, and shall create a unified environment within project boundaries by ensuring architectural compatibility of all structures, efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, aesthetically pleasing landscape and site features, and design and efficient use of utilities. Staff finds the plan meets this requirement. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 5 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development (2) The design of a PUD shall achieve compatibility of the project with surrounding land uses, both existing and proposed, and shall minimize the potential adverse impacts of the PUD on surrounding land uses and the potential adverse effects of the surrounding land uses on the PUD. Staff finds this criteria will be met. (3) A PUD shall comply with the City’s Green Building Policy. This is a condition of approval. The architect is working with Xcel Energy, Centerpoint Energy, and the City of St. Louis Park to comply. (4) The use of green roofs or white roofs and on-site renewable energy is encouraged. The development includes a rooftop element which serves as outdoor amenity space and is credited towards the Designed Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA). However, the Elmwood is not proposing any green or white roofs nor any on-site renewable energy. ZONING ANALYSIS: The following table provides the development metrics. The property will be rezoned to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed performance and development standards, as indicated in the development plans, establish the development requirements for this property if approved. Zoning Compliance Table Factor Required Proposed Met? Use Office/Commercial/Industrial Mixed Use-Commercial and Residential Yes Lot Area 2.0 acres, or less with City Council approval 0.99 acres Yes Height None with PUD 76.9 feet Yes Building Materials Minimum of 60% Class I materials 63.4% Class I 36.6% Class II Yes Density 50 units/acre, or more with PUD 85.8 units/acre Yes Floor Area Ratio None with PUD 2.75 Yes Ground Floor Area Ratio N/A 0.44 Yes Off-Street Parking Residential: 138 spaces • 1 space/bedroom Commercial: 20 spaces • 1 space/250 square feet for Commercial-office space Total: 158 spaces 162 underground spaces 17 off-street surface spaces 9 On-street spaces Total: 188 parking spaces Yes Bicycle Parking 10% of required vehicle parking (16) 126 spaces in underground ramp 10 exterior bike spaces Total: 136 bike spaces Yes Open Area/DORA No specific percentage with PUD Ground Floor: 8,100 square feet Rooftop: 1,060 square feet Total: 9,160 square feet, 21.2% Yes Landscaping See Landscaping section Yes Setbacks None with PUD 36th Street Streetscape = ~10 Front (North): 10’ to 13’, Plaza 0’, Patios 4’ Side (East): 1’ Rear (South): varies, 17’- 64’ Side (West): 10’ Yes City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 6 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Factor Required Proposed Met? Mechanical Equipment Full screening required Rooftop equipment – none at this time. Any proposed rooftop equipment shall be screened by parapet so as not visible from off-site. Yes Sidewalks Required along all street frontages Provided along all street frontages Yes Refuse handling Full screening required Located in underground garage Yes Transit service None required Served by Route 615; Future SWLRT service Yes Stormwater Management None required The site is ≤ 1 acre and has been provided in the Hoigaard Detention Pond. Yes Uses: The proposal includes a mix of commercial and residential space on the ground floor and units on floors two through six. The ground level will include six residential dwelling units, 4,920 gross square feet of commercial space, and 4,259 gross square feet for residential amenities including an exercise studio, a yoga room, a building shop, a residence shop, an arts and craft room, a party room, a club room, and a library business center. Two of the six ground floor residential units will have interior entrance doors, and walkout access to 36th Street. The 85 dwelling units are comprised of a mix of 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom, and 2 bedroom + den units. 20% of the dwelling units will be designated as affordable at 60% area median income. The residential units are slightly larger than what is currently on the market, averaging approximately 1,070 square feet, as the developer is designing the building for residents 55+ in age who are looking to downsize from a single-family home to a long-term apartment. Additionally the building will have a high percentage of two bedroom units with 53 units being two bedroom or two bedroom plus den units. UNIT SUMMARY TYPE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 TOTALS 1 BEDROOM 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 1 BEDROOM + DEN 1 3 4 4 4 4 20 2 BEDROOM 2 7 7 7 7 7 37 2 BEDROOM + DEN 1 3 3 3 3 3 16 TOTALS 6 15 16 16 16 16 85 Architectural Design: The proposal is for a 6-story, 85 unit mixed use building. The building massing is sited toward the north side of the property. Commercial and amenity functions are located exclusively on the ground floor providing active uses along 36th Street. In addition, three residential units front 36th Street on the ground floor, each with individual residential entrances. The primary building materials are natural stone, stucco, glass, pre-cast stone and prefinished metal panels. Stone and storefront glazing form the base and western corner of the building with a visual bridge of metal awning separating the first floor from the rest of the building, adding dimension, and softening the height. The residential floors two through five of the building are predominantly natural stone and stucco, while the sixth floor façade is comprised of precast metal panels. The residential floors have recessed patios in the middle of the building, and overhanging City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 7 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development patios on the building’s eastern and western corners. The south face of the building is predominantly stucco and natural stone, with stone on the first floor facing the outdoor space. Height: The Elmwood is proposed to be 6 stories or 76.9 feet in height. This is approximately 10 feet taller than Hoigaard Village across the street. The height increase was encouraged by members of the city council to increase the number of affordable dwelling units in the development. Lighting: The current photometric plan meets the recommended level of 0.5-1 foot candle past the property line. The LED lighting features chosen are consistent with the aesthetic features of the building and are not anticipated to present a nuisance to neighboring properties. Parking: Parking will total 188 stalls with 162 stalls in the two-story underground parking ramp, 17 stalls in the surface parking lot, and 9 on-street spaces along 36th Street. An on-street loading bay has also been provided on the east side of Xenwood Avenue. This property is located within ¼ mile of the future Wooddale Southwest LRT station, and is served by Metro Transit Bus Route 615. The plan provides 136 bicycle parking stalls in an indoor secure bike room, wall hanging units and exterior racks. Access: Vehicular access to the building will occur from an entrance drive located on the east side of Xenwood Avenue. Xenwood Avenue is a signalized intersection, providing for controlled vehicular movements in all directions. The entrance drive off Xenwood is the only vehicular access point into the building’s off-street parking lot and the two story underground garage. Cars have two-way access to a 17 stall visitor surface parking lot with sidewalk access into the south of the building. To improve future circulation, the City of St. Louis Park would like to see an internal access drive from the Burlington site to The Elmwood’s surface parking lot if the Burlington site redevelops. To facilitate this possibility, St. Louis Park will retain ownership of the southern portion of the existing alley between the two properties. As a condition of approval, the Planning Development Contract will require the property owner to make said future connection to a shared access if and when it is available and require the existing driveway access onto Xenwood Avenue to close at that time. Loading/Service Areas: The building plans show one trash collection area for both the residential and commercial uses. The trash collection area is located inside the first level of the underground parking garage. Trash, recycling, and organic material chutes are provided from all levels of the building to the collection point. Trash pickup access will occur in the south parking lot or the Xenwood Avenue loading zone. A loading zone is provided on the east side of Xenwood Avenue. This loading zone will have limited hours, and will be available for commercial deliveries and residential move-ins. Landscaping: The landscape plan indicates 43 new trees, 183 new shrubs, and 650 new perennials. The project does not meet the city’s planting and tree replacement requirements. The plan includes a variety of alternative landscaping measures in order to meet the intent of the landscaping ordinance. These alternative measures include: outdoor fireplaces, pergola structure, outdoor space located on the roof, and art. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 8 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development The developer has agreed to provide public art, and the plan includes a place-holder location for art. The city’s expectation is for the owner to have city and public involvement in the selection of the art work location, artist, and art work. The city recommends no less than $60,000 be expended for public art, and that the art be privately owned and maintained. Designed Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA): The proposed development plans illustrate DORA through the inclusion of the 8,100 square feet outdoor space in the rear of the building, and 1,060 square feet of amenity space on the roof. The plan exceeds the City’s minimum 12% DORA requirements, and provides approximately 21.2% of DORA. Signs: A sign plan was not submitted for review. Signs will require permits and shall comply with the sign regulations for the Mixed Use (MX) District. Utilities: All small utilities will be placed underground. Utility service structures, such as a generator and transformer, will be screened completely from off-site with materials consistent with main building facade. Per the development agreement, buildings will provide the necessary infrastructure to take advantage of fiber-optic service lines in the vicinity of the development. Maintenance: 5606 36th Street West is located within Special Service District #6. The property owner pays a special service assessment annually, and the city provides maintenance above and beyond the standard maintenance for the 36th Street streetscape. The property owner has agreed to remain in Special Service District #6 and will continue to contribute to the district expenses. This condition is included in the Planning Development Contract. Public Input: A neighborhood meeting regarding the development was held on November 29, 2016. Approximately 10 people attended excluding city and developer representatives. Attendees included managers of nearby apartment buildings and residential property owners from the Elmwood neighborhood. Concerns included adequate parking and compliance with zoning codes particularly regarding façade materials. Comments about the height were also expressed. One person said he thought 5 stories was the maximum for the area, but when the Elmwood was compared to the Tower Light and Hoigaard Village developments, there was only a 10 foot difference. Six stories at the proposed height seemed amiable to the meeting attendees. Several comments were made in favor of the Elmwood development, but asked that the city pay special attention to the overall traffic along 36th Street as future development occurs. The manager of Hoigaard Village thought The Elmwood’s targeted demographic would bring vibrancy to the neighborhood and street. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. There were no comments from the public, and the Planning Commission voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval. The Planning Commission did comment that they would like to see additional ornamental trees, but did not make this a condition of approval. The dissenting commissioner thought the development should have a stronger commercial presence along 36th Street. In response to the comments, the applicant has revised the plan to add additional trees to 36th Street West and added 520 square feet of commercial space to the ground level of the building. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 9 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of The Elmwood Preliminary and Final Plat subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the conditions of this ordinance, approved Official Exhibits, and City Code. 2. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100% screened from off-site with materials consistent with the primary façade materials. 3. Prior to the City signing and releasing the final plat to the developer for filing with Hennepin County: a. The developer shall pay to the city the park dedication fee of $127,500 and trail dedication fee of $19,125. b. A financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of $1,000 shall be submitted to the City to insure that a signed Mylar copy of the final plat is provided to the City. c. A Planning Development Contract shall be executed between the City and Developer that addresses, at a minimum: i. The installation of all public improvements including, but not limited to: sidewalks, boulevards, and the execution of necessary easements related to such improvements. ii. A performance guarantee for 1.25 times the estimated costs for the installation of all public improvements, placement of iron monuments at property corners, and the private site stormwater management system and landscaping. d. The applicant shall reimburse City Attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final plat approval. e. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the Planning Development Contract. 4. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met: a. Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the City. b. Assent Form and Official Exhibits shall be signed by the applicant and property owner. c. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development, construction, private utility, and City representatives. d. All necessary permits shall be obtained. e. A performance guarantee in the form of cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit shall be provided to the City of St. Louis Park for all public improvements (street, sidewalks, boulevards, utility, street lights, landscaping, etc.) and the private site stormwater management system and landscaping. Staff recommends approval of The Elmwood Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the conditions of this ordinance, approved Official Exhibits, and City Code. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 10 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development 2. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100% screened from off-site with materials consistent with the primary façade materials. 3. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met: a. Assent Form and Official Exhibits shall be signed by the applicant and property owner. b. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development, construction, private utility, and City representatives. c. All necessary permits shall be obtained. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following conditions shall be met: a. The developer shall sign the City's Assent Form and the Official Exhibits. b. A Planning Development Contract shall be executed between the Developer and City that addresses, at a minimum: i. The conditions of PUD approval as applicable or appropriate. ii. The installation of all public improvements including, but not limited to: on-street parking, sidewalks and boulevard improvements and the execution of any necessary agreements related to the maintenance of such improvements including the inclusion of Special Service District #6. iii. The developer’s contribution of $34,000 to the City for regional stormwater pond improvements. iv. Developer agrees to provide art work on or near the site with city/public involvement in the selection of the location, artist, and art work. v. Easements related to electronic communication and fiber infrastructure. vi. A performance guarantee in the form of cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit shall be provided to the City of St. Louis Park in the amount of 1.25 times of the costs of all public improvements (sidewalks and boulevards), and the private site stormwater management system and landscaping. vii. The developer shall reimburse City attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final PUD approval. viii. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute said Planning Development Contract. c. Final construction plans for all public improvements and private stormwater system shall be signed by a registered engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. d. Building material samples and colors shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. 5. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction: a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays. b. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring properties. c. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. d. The City shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public street. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 11 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development e. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the City Engineer (or designee) that appropriate safety measures have been taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety. f. The developer shall install and maintain chain link security fencing that is at least six feet tall along the perimeter of the site. All gates and access points shall be locked during non-working hours. g. Temporary electric power connections shall not adversely impact surrounding neighborhood service. 6. Prior to the issuance of any permanent certificate of occupancy permit the following shall be completed: a. Public improvements, private utilities, site landscaping and irrigation, and storm water management system shall be installed in accordance with the Official Exhibits. 7. All mechanical equipment shall be fully screened. Rooftop equipment may be located as indicated in the Official Exhibits so as not to be visible from off-site. 8. The materials used in, and placement of, all signs shall be integrated with the building design and architecture. 9. Bicycle parking on site shall be located within fifty feet of the building’s front entrance. All of the above conditions have been incorporated into the resolution and ordinance; or will be incorporated into the Planning Development Contract. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 12 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 13 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development RESOLUTION NO. 17-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THE ELMWOOD ADDITION 5605 West 36TH STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. 36th Street LLC, subdivider of the land proposed to be platted as The Elmwood Addition has submitted an application for approval of preliminary and final plat in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder. 2. The proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park. 3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to-wit: Lots 6 to 13, inclusive, Block 46, “Rearrangement of St. Louis Park”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Lots 4 and 5, Block 46, St. Louis Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The part of the adjoining alley to block 46, St. Louis Park, according to said plat on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, MN, which adjoins lots 1 through 5, inclusive, extending from the southerly extension of the west line of said lot 5 to the southerly extension of the east line of said lot 1. The part of the adjoining alley to block 46, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, according to said plat on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, MN which adjoins lots 6 through 13, inclusive, extending from the southerly extension of the west line of said lot 13 to the southerly extension of the east line at said lot 6. Conclusion The proposed preliminary and final plat of The Elmwood Addition is hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following conditions: City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 14 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development 4. The preliminary and final plat approvals are subject to city approval of the vacation of the northern eight feet of alley right-of-way (16-49-VAC). 5. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the conditions of this ordinance, approved Official Exhibits, and City Code. 6. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100% screened from off-site with materials consistent with the primary façade materials of the principal building. 7. Prior to the City signing and releasing the final plat to the developer for filing with Hennepin County: a. The developer shall pay to the city the park dedication fee of $127,500 and trail dedication fee of $19,125. b. A financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of $1,000 shall be submitted to the City to insure that a signed Mylar copy of the final plat is provided to the City. c. A Planning Development Contract shall be executed between the City and Developer that addresses, at a minimum: i. The installation of all public improvements including, but not limited to: sidewalks; parking/loading bays; boulevard planters and landscaping; street light poles, light fixtures, banner arms, and the execution of necessary easements related to such improvements. ii. A performance guarantee for 1.25 times the estimated costs for the installation of all public improvements, placement of iron monuments at property corners, and the private site stormwater management system and landscaping. d. The applicant shall reimburse City Attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final plat approval. 8. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, excluding building demolition, the following conditions shall be met: a. Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the City. b. Assent Form and Official Exhibits shall be signed by the applicant and property owner. c. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development, construction, private utility, and City representatives. d. All necessary permits shall be obtained. e. A performance guarantee in the form of cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit shall be provided to the City of St. Louis Park for all public improvements (street, sidewalks, boulevards, utility, street lights, landscaping, etc.) and the private site stormwater management system and landscaping. f. The developer shall contribute $33,660 for Redeveloper’s share of the construction of the regional storm water pond located at the Hoigaard Village development. This contribution satisfies the stormwater requirements for The Elmwood development. 9. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 15 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development 10. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein. 11. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth have been fulfilled. 12. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required under Section 26-123(c)10 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 6, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 16 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development ORDINANCE NO. ____-17 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY CREATING SECTION 36-268-PUD 8 AS A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5605 W 36TH STREET THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Findings Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 16-47-S, 16-48 PUD, 16-49-VAC) for amending the Zoning Ordinance to create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District. Sec. 2. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as Mixed Use. Sec. 3. The Zoning Map shall be amended by reclassifying the following described lands from I-P Industrial Park to PUD 8: Lot 1, Block 1, Elmwood Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota Sec. 4. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 36-268 is hereby amended to add the following Planned Unit Development Zoning District: Section 36-268-PUD 8. (a) Development Plan The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the following Final PUD signed Official Exhibits: 1. C0.0– Cover Sheet 2. C0.1 – Site Survey 3. C0.2 – Preliminary Plat 4. C0.3 – Final Plat 5. C1.0 – Removals Plan 6. C2.0 – Site Plan 7. C2.1 – Green Roof Layout & Landscape Plan 8. C2.2 – Rooftop Green Roof Layout & Landscape Plan 9. C3.0 – Grading Plan 10. C4.0 – Utility Plan 11. C5.0 – Civil Details 12. L1.0 – Landscape Plan 13. LT1.0 – Lighting Plan 14. LT1.1 – Lighting Specifications 15. A010 – Floor Plan – Level (-2) & (-1) 16. A011 – Floor Plan – Level 1 & 2 17. A012 – Floor Plan – Level 3 & 4 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 17 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development 18. A013 – Floor Plan – Level 5 & 6 19. A014 – Floor Plan – Roof 20. A200 – Exterior Elevations 21. A201 – Exterior Elevations 22. Shadow Study 23. Front Perspective 1 24. Front Perspective 2 25. Rear Perspective 26. Exterior Vignettes The site shall also conform to the following requirements: 1) The property shall be developed with 85 residential units and a minimum of 4,920 square feet of ground floor commercial space. 2) At least 179 off-street parking spaces shall be constructed. At least nine (9) public on-street parallel parking spaces shall be constructed on 36th Street West and one public on-street loading bay shall be installed adjacent to the site. 3) The maximum building height shall not exceed 77 feet and six stories. 4) The development site shall include a minimum of 12 percent designed outdoor recreation area based on private developable land area. (b) Permitted with Conditions (1) Multiple-family dwellings. The conditions are as follows: a. Multiple-family dwellings are permitted on all floors of the building. b. Residential units are limited to a maximum of 35 percent of the ground floor area of the building. c. Multiple-family dwellings shall not exceed 40 percent of building frontage along 36th Street West. d. Uses associated with the multiple-family dwellings, including, but not limited to the residential office, fitness facility, mail room, assembly rooms or general amenity space are limited to a maximum of 45 percent of the ground floor area of the building. (2) Commercial uses. Commercial uses are only permitted on the first floor, and are limited to coffee shops, office, private entertainment (indoor), retail shops, service, showrooms and studios. The conditions are as follows: a. All parking requirements must be met for each use. b. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. c. Restaurants are prohibited. d. In vehicle sales is prohibited. (3) Civic and institutional uses. Civic and institutional uses are limited to education/academic, library, museums/art galleries, indoor public parks/open space, police service substations, post office customer service facilities, public studios and performance theaters. The conditions are as follows: a. All parking requirements must be met for each use. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 18 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development b. Hours of operation for shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. c. In vehicle sales is prohibited. (c) Accessory Uses Accessory uses are as follows: (1) Incidental repair or processing which is necessary to conduct a permitted use and not to exceed ten percent of the gross floor area of the associated permitted use. (2) Home occupations complying with all of the conditions in the R-C district. (3) Catering, if accessory to food service, delicatessen or retail bakery. (4) Gardens. (5) Parking lots. (6) Outdoor seating, public address (PA) systems are prohibited. (7) No outdoor uses or storage allowed. (d) Special Performance Standards (1) All general zoning requirements not specifically addressed in this ordinance shall be met, including but not limited to: outdoor lighting, architectural design, landscaping, parking and screening requirements. (2) Each commercial, civic or institutional tenant space on the ground floor shall have a direct and primary access to and from the 36th Street (north) building façade and the access shall remain open during business hours. (3) All trash, garbage, waste materials, trash containers, and recycling containers shall be kept in the manner required by this Code. All trash handling and loading areas shall be screened from view within a waste enclosure. (4) Signage shall be allowed in conformance with the approved redevelopment plan or final PUD site plan and development agreement in accordance with the following conditions: a. Pylon signs are prohibited; b. Freestanding monument signs shall utilize the same exterior materials as the principal buildings and shall not interfere with pedestrian, bicycle or automobile circulation and visibility; c. Maximum allowable number, sizes, heights and yards for signs shall be regulated by section 36-362, MX requirements. d. Wall signs of non-residential uses shall only be placed on the ground floor and exterior walls of the occupied tenant lease space, and/or a monument sign. e. Wall signs shall not be included in calculating the aggregate sign area on the lot if they meet the following outlined conditions: City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 19 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development 1. Non-residential wall signs permitted by this section that do not exceed seven percent of the exterior wall area of the ground floor tenant lease space. 2. The sign is located on the exterior wall of the ground floor tenant lease space from which the seven percent sign area was derived. 3. No individual wall sign shall exceed 80 square feet in area. (5) Façade. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor non-residential street-facing facades: a. Minimum ground floor transparency shall be 65% at the pedestrian level. b. No more than 10% of total window and door area shall be glass block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or material including window painting and signs. The remaining 90% of window and door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing views into and out of the interior. c. Active permitted uses, not including storage areas or utility closets, shall be maintained for a minimum depth of 15 feet. d. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of ten feet. This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise. (6) Awnings. a. Awnings shall be constructed of heavy canvas fabric, metal and/or glass. Plastic and vinyl awnings are prohibited. b. Backlit awnings are prohibited. Sec. 4. The contents of Planning Case File 16-47-S, 16-48 PUD, 16-49-VAC are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. Sec. 5. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Public Hearing February 1, 2017 First Reading March 6, 2017 Second Reading March 20, 2017 Date of Publication March 30, 2017 Date Ordinance takes effect April 14, 2017 Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Soren Mattick, City Attorney City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 20 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development D R A F T UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 1, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Torrey Kanne, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Joe Tatalovich, Ethan Rickert (youth member) MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison, Lisa Peilen STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Monson, Gary Morrison, Sean Walther 1. Call to Order – Roll Call Vice Chair Robertson called the meeting to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of January 18, 2017 Commissioner Person made a motion to approve the minutes of January 18, 2017. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 3. Public Hearings A. Preliminary and Final Plat and Preliminary and Final PUD The Elmwood Redevelopment Location: 5605 36th Street W. Applicant: 36th Street LLC Case Nos.: 16-47-S and 16-48-PUD Jennifer Monson, Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing building and construct a 6-story, mixed-use building with 85 residential units, 20 of which will be affordable at 60% area median income, 4,400 square feet of commercial space, and 196 parking stalls. Ms. Monson discussed the preliminary and final plat. She noted that the applicant has requested to vacate the alley that lies between the south property line and the Burlington Coat Factory parcel. Staff supports vacating the northern eight feet of the alley. Ms. Monson presented the zoning analysis for the PUD request. Ms. Monson spoke about the traffic study. She said normally a study is not done for a project of this size but due to the increase in density they wanted to see how a development for 55 + compares to a market rate development. She said the study found that in the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 21 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development afternoon peak, a 70-unit senior housing development generates the same amount of traffic as a 50-unit market rate housing development. Furthermore, the peak hour traffic generation is about the same as the existing American Legion and commercial office space. Ms. Monson discussed landscaping. She explained that the project does not meet the number of tree and shrub planting required by the city, so the plan provides alternative landscaping measures in order to meet the landscaping ordinance. These measures include outdoor fireplaces, pergola structures, outdoor space on the roof and public art. Ms. Monson discussed the Designed Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA). The plan exceeds the City’s minimum 12% DORA requirements and provides approximately 21.6% of the project. Ms. Monson stated that a neighborhood meeting was held on November 29, 2016. Concerns included parking and compliance with zoning code regarding building façade. Comments were also expressed about height. Concerns were lessened when it was determined that the proposed building was only 10 feet higher than Hoigaard Village across the street. Commissioner Carper asked if there would be a rain garden or underground storage. Ms. Monson said the site is under one acre so they are not required to do any on-site stormwater retention. They are reducing the amount of impervious surface to about 72%. She added that the applicant will be paying for a portion of the Hoigaard Village pond which the city constructed. Commissioner Carper commented on the shadow study. Ms. Monson explained that the ordinance allows up to 50% of the building wall to be covered for up to two hours a day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for up to 60 days. The applicant supplemented their original shadow study to show that it meets that requirement. The Hoigaard Village Harmony Vista south building wall will never be shadowed more than 50% during the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. by The Elmwood building. Commissioner Carper asked about pets, community garden, electric charging stations and recycling of demolition materials. Commissioner Kanne spoke about alternative landscaping measures being used to help meet the intent of the landscaping ordinance. She spoke about outdoor structures aging, and being less desirable than trees. Ms. Monson said the zoning ordinance requires one tree per unit which would be 85 trees for this site. She said there isn’t enough room for 85 trees with this development. Staff looks at the cost of all components of DORA and amenities to see if that is approximately the same as what they would be required to pay for trees and planting. They found that it is pretty similar. She said as regards aging of pergolas, outdoor fireplaces, etc., they will have to keep up with the property maintenance so it looks and remains functional for the life of the building. Commissioner Tatalovich asked for more information about the alley. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 22 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Ms. Monson said there is currently an unused alley between the Burlington site and the Elmwood site. The southern 8 feet of the alley is planted with trees. The city supports vacating the northern half of the alley. Don Kasbohm, 36th Street LLC, said the building will be marketed as a 55+ building. He noted that one person signing a lease for a unit must be 55+. Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, spoke about the design and landscaping. He said the building has the capacity for expansion of retail on street level. Scott England, DJR Architecture, said the DORA is extensive. He said there is some potential on the north side to do a small, narrow rain garden. He spoke about south side DORA which could be available for residents to garden. He spoke about recycling measures within the building. Mr. England said the materials used for outdoor hardscape amenities will be very durable, long lasting pre-conditioned aluminum. He said they will be recycling existing materials and construction debris. Commissioner Kanne said she thought some landscaping could be shorter, flowering trees with width to try to get the tree number back up. Maybe there could be less shrubs and more flowering trees. Commissioner Kanne commented that many 55+ people are working and that should be considered in the traffic study. She said many 55+ tenants may be moving back to St. Louis Park to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She asked if there were open places for grandparents to watch children during the day. She said such open areas would be a selling point. Mr. England replied that there are parks in the neighborhood. He spoke about the hardscape areas of the DORA which includes grass, raised planters and some trees. Mr. Dovolis spoke about the availability of SWLRT transit close by for the development residents. Commissioner Person and Mr. Kasbohm discussed the 60% area median income and how it relates to the 55 + population. Mr. England stated that electric stations for cars will be available. Commissioner Robertson asked about flexibility to convert units to condominiums. Mr. England said the physical structure is set up in such a way that units could be converted. Mr. Kasbohm added that his intent is not to convert to condominiums. He said he is a long- term holder of apartment buildings in good locations. Commissioner Rickert and Mr. England spoke about the haul route for construction materials. Vice Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing as no one was present wishing to speak. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Page 23 Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Commissioner Carper stated he liked the project design. He commented on the variety of landscaping, adding that more trees could be added as recommended. He said he was very much in favor of the project. Commissioner Kanne spoke about the emphasis on children and the elderly in the city and she really likes that part of the proposal. She commented on the street needing a facelift and she likes having new life and landscaping added to that area. She said overall she finds that it is a really good project. Vice Chair Robertson said the design and amenities are top notch. He said he does have an issue with the project as the area is guided as Mixed Use in the Comp Plan. He said it isn’t really a mixed-use project. He said he brought this up at the Commission study session. He said when he looks at the designation of mixed-use this project is too short on commercial on the lower level. He said it is a strong street and he’d like to keep the commercial strength of it at the street level. He said he can’t get over that hurdle. Mr. Dovolis said they designed the first floor to be flexible so that as the street evolves more commercial intensive the building could adapt with it. It is sized for the present situation. But over time the commercial mixed-use could be strengthened. Vice Chair Robertson said that is a step in the right direction but he’d prefer to see the commercial aspect emphasized at this stage rather than later. Mr. Kasbohm spoke about the difficulty of the commercial market, including commercial at Hoigaard Village and Excelsior & Grand. He said he believes in the location and creating a destination. Commissioner Carper made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat. Commissioner Kanne seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. Commissioner Carper made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary and final planned unit development. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-1 (Robertson opposed). St. Louis Park, Minnesota02.22.17116-0029THE ELMWOOD FRONT PERSPECTIVE 1City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 24 St. Louis Park, Minnesota02.22.17116-0029THE ELMWOOD FRONT PERSPECTIVE 2City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 25 St. Louis Park, Minnesota02.22.17116-0029THE ELMWOOD REAR PERSPECTIVECity Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 26 St. Louis Park, Minnesota02.22.17116-0029THE ELMWOOD EXTERIOR VIGNETTESCity Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 27 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 28 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 29 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 30 St. Louis Park, Minnesota02.22.17116-0029THE ELMWOOD COLORED SITE PLANXENWOOD AVE SW 36TH STREETGUEST PARKINGRAMP DOWN TOUNDERGROUNDPARKINGRESIDENTRECREATIONAREAPROPOSED 6-STORY MIXED USE BUILDINGCity Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 31 UPN180 SFELEVATOR180 SFELEVATORLOBBY370 SFMECH /ELEC245 SFSTAIR2,990 SFSTORAGE3,230 SFSTORAGE27,016SFPARKING170 SFSTAIR876 SFBIKESTORAGENET AREA LEGENDSTAIRSTORAGEELEVATORELEVATOR LOBBYPARKINGMECH / ELECBIKE STORAGECOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT123 45 67 89111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444549 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6061626364656667686970711046 47 487273NUMBER OF STALLSFLOOR / STALL TYPELEVEL -1LEVEL 1STANDARD COMPACTTOTALS68 1715 0154 28PARKING REQUIRED: 1 STALL PER BEDROOM1 STALL PER 250 S.F. OFFICEPARKING REQUIRED FOR UNITS: 138 STALLSPARKING REQUIRED FOR OFFICE: 21 STALLSTOTAL REQUIRED: 159 STALLSTOTAL PROVIDED: 188 STALLSLEVEL 1 (STREET) 9 0ADA4260LEVEL -2 62 11 0DJRARCHITECTURE, INC.THE ELMWOODSt. Louis Park, Minnesota16-002902.22.17NET AREA PLAN LEVEL -247 UNITS38 UNITSCity Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 32 FDFDFDFDFDUPDNUPDNNET AREA LEGENDSTAIRTRASHSTORAGEELEVATORELEVATOR LOBBYPARKINGMECH / ELECCAR WASHDOG WASH245 SFSTAIR180 SFELEVATOR180 SFELEVATORLOBBY31,652SFPARKING320 SFSTORAGE251 SFMECH /ELEC377 SFMECH /ELECN170 SFSTAIR234 SFCAR WASH18' - 0"27' - 0"394 SFMECH /ELEC379 SFTRASHCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT123 456 78910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849COMPACT53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 707273747576777879808182838485868771COMPACTCOMPACT50 51 528889578 SFSTORAGE210 SFDOG WASHNUMBER OF STALLSFLOOR / STALL TYPELEVEL -1LEVEL 1STANDARD COMPACTTOTALS68 1715 0154 28PARKING REQUIRED: 1 STALL PER BEDROOM1 STALL PER 250 S.F. OFFICEPARKING REQUIRED FOR UNITS: 138 STALLSPARKING REQUIRED FOR OFFICE: 21 STALLSTOTAL REQUIRED: 159 STALLSTOTAL PROVIDED: 188 STALLSLEVEL 1 (STREET) 9 0ADA4260LEVEL -2 62 11 0DJRARCHITECTURE, INC.THE ELMWOODSt. Louis Park, Minnesota16-002902.22.17NET AREA PLAN LEVEL -1City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 33 DNUPUPDNUPUPDNNET AREA LEGEND1 BDR1 BDR + DEN2 BDR2 BDR + DENSTAIRTRASHCIRCULATIONSTORAGEELEVATORELEVATOR LOBBYBUSINESS / OFFICEAMENITYRESTROOMMECH / ELECVESTIBULE765 SF1 BDR765 SF1 BDR180 SFELEVATOR196 SFELEVATORLOBBY210 SFSTAIR1,238 SF2 BDR +DEN1,210 SF2 BDR4,920 SFBUSINESS /OFFICE575 SFEXERCISE400 SFLIBRARY /BUSINESSCENTER815 SFCLUBROOM1,180 SFPARTYROOM2,318 SFCIRCULATION36th STREET WESTXENWOOD AVE. SOUTHNDORA70 SFMECH /ELEC70 SFMECH /ELEC85 SFSTORAGEALLEY8' - 0"8' - 0"4' - 0"18' - 0"22' - 0"18' - 0"OUTLINE OF PARKINGGARAGE BELOWEXISTINGPROPERTY LINE8,100 SQ. FT.113 SFVESTIBULE535 SFRESIDENCESHOP460 SFYOGAROOM1,135 SF2 BDR195 SFSTAIR78 SFRESTROOM138 SFSTORAGE175 SFMAILOUTLINE OF PARKINGGARAGE BELOW1' - 0"OUTLINE OFPARKINGGARAGE BELOW1,015 SF1 BDR +DEN126 SFRESTROOM90 SFTRASHLOADING STALLDURING DESIGNATEDTIME OF DAY8' - 8"OUTLINE OFBUILDING ABOVETOTAL FRONTAGE =315' - 0"COMMERCIAL / ACTIVE USE FRONTAGE = 187' - 11 1/4"COMMERCIAL / ACTIVE USE FRONTAGE = 60%FUTUREPROPERTY LINEEASEMENT10' - 0"SETBACK10' - 0"OUTLINE OFBUILDING ABOVE6' - 0"10' - 0"4' - 6"117 SFCONCIERGEDESKUPUPTRANSFORMERUPUPUPUPUPUP78 SFRESTROOM55 SFSTORAGE1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526GENERATOR310 SFARTS &CRAFTSROOMUP240 SFTRASHUNIT TYPESFLOOR / TYPELEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3LEVEL 4LEVEL 51 BDR1 BDR+ DEN2 BDR2 BDR+ DENTOTALS2121237324732473247312 20 37 16TOTAL61516161685LEVEL 62 4 7 3 16NUMBER OF STALLSFLOOR / STALL TYPELEVEL -1LEVEL 1STANDARD COMPACTTOTALS68 1715 0154 28PARKING REQUIRED: 1 STALL PER BEDROOM1 STALL PER 250 S.F. OFFICEPARKING REQUIRED FOR UNITS: 138 STALLSPARKING REQUIRED FOR OFFICE: 21 STALLSTOTAL REQUIRED: 159 STALLSTOTAL PROVIDED: 188 STALLSLEVEL 1 (STREET) 9 0ADA4260LEVEL -2 62 11 0DJRARCHITECTURE, INC.THE ELMWOODSt. Louis Park, Minnesota16-002902.22.17NET AREA PLAN LEVEL 1City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 34 DNUPDNUPNET AREA LEGEND1 BDR1 BDR + DEN2 BDR2 BDR + DENSTAIRTRASHCIRCULATIONSTORAGEELEVATORELEVATOR LOBBYBUSINESS / OFFICEMECH / ELEC1,230 SF2 BDR +DEN1,230 SF2 BDR +DEN1,095 SF2 BDR1,015 SF1 BDR +DEN765 SF1 BDR765 SF1 BDR1,095 SF2 BDR1,095 SF2 BDR1,095 SF2 BDR1,035 SF1 BDR +DEN1,125 SF2 BDR1,200 SF2 BDR1,230 SF2 BDR +DEN230 SFSTAIR1,559 SFCIRCULATION175 SFELEVATORLOBBY185 SFELEVATORN240 SFSTAIR1,125 SF2 BDR20 SFMECH /ELEC1,015 SF1 BDR +DEN100 SFMECH /ELEC90 SFTRASH50 SFSTORAGE160 SFSTORAGE1,060 SFBUSINESS /OFFICEUNIT TYPESFLOOR / TYPELEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3LEVEL 4LEVEL 51 BDR1 BDR+ DEN2 BDR2 BDR+ DENTOTALS212123732473247324731220 37 16TOTAL61516161685LEVEL 62 4 7 3 16DJRARCHITECTURE, INC.THE ELMWOODSt. Louis Park, Minnesota16-002902.22.17NET AREA PLAN LEVEL 2City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 35 UPDNUPDNNET AREA LEGEND1 BDR1 BDR + DEN2 BDR2 BDR + DENSTAIRTRASHCIRCULATIONSTORAGEELEVATORELEVATOR LOBBYMECH / ELEC1,230 SF2 BDR +DEN1,230 SF2 BDR +DEN1,015 SF1 BDR +DEN1,015 SF1 BDR +DEN765 SF1 BDR765 SF1 BDR1,015 SF1 BDR +DEN183 SFELEVATOR175 SFELEVATORLOBBY230 SFSTAIR1,230 SF2 BDR +DEN1,200 SF2 BDR1,125 SF2 BDR1,125 SF2 BDR90 SFTRASH1,035 SF1 BDR +DEN1,095 SF2 BDR1,095 SF2 BDR1,095 SF2 BDR1,095 SF2 BDR240 SFSTAIR20 SFMECH /ELEC1,564 SFCIRCULATIONN50 SFSTORAGE100 SFMECH /ELEC160 SFSTORAGEUNIT TYPESFLOOR / TYPELEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3LEVEL 4LEVEL 51 BDR1 BDR+ DEN2 BDR2 BDR+ DENTOTALS212123732473247324731220 37 16TOTAL61516161685LEVEL 62 4 7 3 16DJRARCHITECTURE, INC.THE ELMWOODSt. Louis Park, Minnesota16-002902.22.17NET AREA PLAN LEVELS 3 - 6City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 36 DNDNNET AREA LEGENDSTAIRSTORAGEELEVATORELEVATOR LOBBYMECH / ELECROOFDORA180 SFELEVATOR90 SFELEVATORLOBBY170 SFSTAIR50 SFSTORAGE215 SFSTAIR18 SFMECH /ELEC17,900SFROOFDORA1,050 SQ. FT.300 SFDORA750 SFDORA350 SFROOFDJRARCHITECTURE, INC.THE ELMWOODSt. Louis Park, Minnesota16-002902.22.17NET AREA ROOF PLANCity Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 37 Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302 SEH is 100% employee-owned | sehinc.com | 952.912.2600 | 800.734.6757 | 888.908.8166 fax TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM TO: Jack Sullivan, PE City of St. Louis Park FROM: Thomas A. Sohrweide, PE, PTOE Chad M. Jorgenson, EIT DATE: October 21, 2016 RE: American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study DRAFT SEH No. STLOU 139159 This technical memorandum provides findings related to a traffic impact analysis performed to evaluate a potential redevelopment in St. Louis Park, MN located on the southeast corner of 36th Street/Xenwood Avenue. This development would replace the existing American Legion & 36th Street Business Center building as well as remove the existing driveway access from this parcel to 36th Street. Figure 1 represents the immediate project area and highlights the redevelopment area location as well as the study intersections. The findings of this analysis will identify the traffic impacts that the development will have at the following signalized intersections: Wooddale Avenue & 36th Street 36th Street & Xenwood Avenue 36th Street & NB TH 100 Ramp Terminal Figure 1 Project Location City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 38 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS Since 2013 there has been on ongoing construction work on TH 100 in the area, including replacement of the Minnetonka Boulevard (CSAH 5) Bridge over TH 100 and the Trunk Highway 7 Bridge over TH 100. The study was initiated during this period, thus new traffic counts were not obtained. Therefore it is assumed that the 2013 traffic turning movement counts before construction started are an appropriate basis for analysis. Existing 2013 turning movement counts at 36th Street/Xenwood Avenue and 36th Street/Wooddale Avenue were utilized from a 2013 study previously completed for the City of St. Louis Park. MN TH 100 Ramp volume counts were obtained from MnDOT’s database for the same date as the 2013 counts. A 2011 traffic turning movement count at the intersection of 36th/MN TH 100 Ramp Terminal was also obtained and used to create an existing 2013 turning movement count. In 2015, the City completed two local projects in the immediate project area along 36th Street. 1. Geometric and signal revisions were made at the Wooddale Avenue and 36 th Street intersection, including new separated northbound and eastbound left turn lanes and the installation of Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) protected-permissive left turn signal phases on all approaches. 2. A traffic signal was installed at the 36 th Street and Xenwood Avenue intersection. The northbound and southbound Xenwood Avenue approaches have shared left-through and separate right turn lanes. Westbound 36th Street has a shared through-right, through lane, and separate left turn lane with a FYA protected-permissive left turn signal phase. Eastbound 36th Street has a shared through-right and shared left-through lane with permissive phasing. The intersection of 36th Street/NB TH 100 Ramp Terminal intersection is also under traffic signal control. Figure 2 shows the traffic analysis network with existing AM and PM peak hour volumes. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 39 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 3 Figure 2: 2013 Existing Traffic Demands City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 40 TRAFFIC FORECASTS Traffic forecasts for the future year 2020 were developed as part of a previous study in the area. The forecasted traffic volumes include the proposed PLACE development traffic volumes in addition to background traffic growth related to unidentified development. PROPOSED AMERICAN LEGION REDEVELOPMENT - TRIP GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION The highlighted area in Figure 1 is the proposed redevelopment site location for the proposed 36th Street Mixed Use development Project. For this project two different redevelopment options were analyzed. These options are as follows: Option 1 – Senior Adult Housing  Remove existing American Legion & 36th Street Business Center trips from existing street network  70 units of Senior Adult Housing  4,400 square feet of specialty retail center space Option 2 – Apartments  Remove existing American Legion & 36th Street Business Center trips from existing street network  50 units of Apartments  4,400 square feet of specialty retail center space Trip generation estimates were developed using the Institute of Transportation Engineer’s (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition as well as land use information for the ten businesses occupying the 36th Street Business Center obtained from the City of St. Louis Park. Currently the American Legion Building/36th Street Business Center is a two story building with the American Legion occupying the first floor (approximately 8384 square feet) and the 36th Street Business Center occupying the second floor. Trips were generated for the existing 36th Street Business Center assuming a General Office Building land use from ITE based on the number of employees currently working at the 36th Street Business Center. Trips were generated for the existing American Legion assuming a Drinking Place land use from the ITE Trip Generation Manual. Trips were also generated for the 4,400 square feet of business/office space assuming a Specialty Retail Center use from the ITE Trip Generation Manual. Table 1 below shows the reduction of existing trips as well as the proposed option of Senior Adult Housing and Specialty Retail Center development trips for the AM and PM peak hour demands. Table 2 below shows the reduction of existing trips as well as the proposed option of Apartments and Specialty Retail Center development trips for the AM and PM peak hour demands. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 41 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 5 Table 1 – 36th Street Mixed Use Development Trip Generation (Senior Adult Housing) ITE Code/ Land Use Development Trip Reduction Daily Total AM Peak PM Peak Num. Units Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total Existing Trips to be Removed from Street Network 710 – General Office Building 32 Emp. 0% 106 -14 -5 -19 -6 -17 -23 925 – Drinking Place 8,384 Gross Sq. ft. 0% * 0 0 0 -63 -32 -95 Existing Trip Removal Totals – -14 -5 -19 -69 -49 -118 Proposed Development Trips 252 – Senior Adult Housing - Attached 70 Units 10% 210 5 8 13 8 7 15 826 – Specialty Retail Center 4,400 Gross Sq. ft. 10% 176 0 0 0 5 7 12 Proposed Development Totals 386 5 8 13 13 14 27 36th Street Mixed Use Development (Senior Adult Housing) Totals -9 3 -6 -56 -35 -91 *Data not available Table 2 – 36th Street Mixed Use Development Trip Generation (Apartments) ITE Code/Land Use Development Trip Reduction Daily Total AM Peak PM Peak Num. Units Enter Exit Total Ente r Exit Total Existing Trips to be Removed from Street Network 710 – General Office Building 32 Emp. 0% 106 -14 -5 -19 -6 -17 -23 925 – Drinking Place 8,384 Gross Sq. ft. 0% * 0 0 0 -63 -32 -95 Existing Trip Removal Totals -14 -5 -19 -69 -49 -118 Proposed Development Trips 220 – Apartment 50 Units 10% 300 5 18 23 17 9 26 826 – Specialty Retail Center 4,400 Gross Sq. ft. 10% 176 0 0 0 5 7 12 Proposed Development Totals 476 5 18 23 22 16 38 36th Street Mixed Use Development Totals -9 13 4 -47 -33 -80 *Data not available An approximate 10% trip reduction was taken for both development scenarios for the proposed development trips based on land use type and facilities in the area for the following: Transit Pass-by Internal Capture City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 42 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 6 Tables 1 and 2 above reflect this trip reduction for the proposed development trips. The tables do not show a reduction for the current land use. This is due to those uses being in place and accounted for in the existing counts, relatively poor transit service, no daily traffic data for the Legion, the small likelihood of joint trips, and the small significance of any reduction. New trips were distributed based on existing traffic patterns, previous traffic studies, and based on the distribution information from the Twin Cities Regional Travel Demand Model (TCRTDM). For this study it was assumed that approximately 60% of the traffic traveled to and from the site from the west along 36th Street and 40% traveled to and from the site from the east along 36th Street. The proposed site plan shows that all traffic will enter and exit the proposed development site from Xenwood Avenue. The site plan is shown in the attached Appendix A. OPERATIONS ANALYSIS Traffic operations analyses were conducted to determine the level of service (LOS), delay and queueing information for the AM and PM peak hour conditions of each scenario outlined below: Scenario 1: 2013 Existing Conditions  The modeled volumes for both the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Figure 2. Scenario 2: 2020 No Build Conditions  Includes Scenario 1 plus: o Forecasted background growth o Future proposed PLACE development traffic from previous study  The modeled volumes for both the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Figure 3. Scenario 3: 2020 Build Conditions – Option 1 (Senior Adult Housing)  Includes Scenario 2 plus: o Removal of existing American Legion & 36th Street Business Center Trips o Future proposed Senior Adult Housing & Specialty Retail Center Trips  The modeled volumes for both the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Figure 4. Scenario 4: 2020 Build Conditions – Option 2 (Apartments)  Includes Scenario 2 plus: o Removal of existing American Legion & 36th Street Business Center Trips. o Future proposed Apartment & Specialty Retail Center Trips  The modeled volumes for both the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Figure 5. Traffic Operations Model and Level of Service A traffic operations model was developed using the Synchro/SimTraffic 9 software package. The results reported in this analysis are based on an average of five runs in SimTraffic 9. Intersection LOS as defined in the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual, is a qualitative performance measure that represents quality of service indicating how well an intersection is operating. Intersections are ranked from LOS A through LOS F. The LOS results are based on average delay per vehicle, which correspond to the delay threshold values shown in Table 3. LOS A indicates the best traffic operation and LOS F indicates an intersection where demand exceeds capacity. Overall intersection LOS A through D is considered to be acceptable traffic flow conditions in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 43 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 7 Table 3: Level of Service Criteria for Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections LOS Designation Signalized Intersection Average Delay/Vehicle (seconds) Unsignalized Intersection Average Delay/Vehicle (seconds) A ≤ 10 ≤ 10 B > 10 – 20 > 10 – 15 C > 20 – 35 > 15 – 25 D > 35 – 55 > 25 – 35 E > 55 – 80 > 35 – 50 F > 80 > 50 The City of St. Louis Park practice suggests that intersections operate at LOS D or better to facilitate safe and efficient movement across the transportation network. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 44 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 8 Figure 3: 2020 No Build Traffic Demands City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 45 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 9 Figure 4: 2020 Build (Senior Adult Housing) Traffic Demands City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 46 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 10 Figure 5: 2020 Build (Apartment) Traffic Demands City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 47 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 11 SCENARIO 1 – 2013 EXISTING CONDITIONS Operationally all intersections operate at a LOS C or better in both the AM and PM peak hours. Table 4 below summarizes the operational results from the 2013 Existing Conditions analysis; more detailed results are shown in attached Appendix B – Table A1. Table 4: Scenario 1 – 2013 Existing Conditions Intersection Approach AM PEAK HOUR PM PEAK HOUR Approach Delay Intersection Delay Approach Delay Intersection Delay 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal) NB 8.9 / A 16.1 / B 12.9 / B 20.9 / C SB 19.7 / B 24.2 / C EB 14.5 / B 25.4 / C WB 9.4 / A 15.2 / B 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal) NB 5.5 / A 8.8 / A 16.5 / B 12.6 / B SB 8.6 / A 17.1 / B EB 9.0 / A 11.8 / B WB 5.5 / A 8.8 / A 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal) NB 11.2 / B 14.8 / B 16.7 / B 17.9 / B EB 18.3 / B 23.4 / C WB 13.9 / B 13.8 / B SCENARIO 2 – 2020 NO BUILD CONDITIONS The forecasted 2020 No Build traffic demands with PLACE development traffic were modeled. Under these conditions all study intersections operate at a LOS C or better in both the AM and PM peak hours. Table 5 below summarizes the operational results from the 2020 No Build Conditions analysis; more detailed results are shown in attached Appendix B – Table A2. Table 5: Scenario 2 – 2020 No Build Conditions Intersection Approach AM PEAK HOUR PM PEAK HOUR Approach Delay Intersection Delay Approach Delay Intersectio n Delay 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal) NB 10.9 / B 18.1 / B 19.7 / B 26.0 / C SB 21.9 / C 28.1 / C EB 16.6 / B 33.1 / C WB 11.8 / B 19.4 / B 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal) NB 8.0 / A 12.2 / B 20.3 / C 21.7 / C SB 11.3 / B 18.5 / B EB 12.7 / B 22.4 / C WB 6.7 / A 11.0 / B 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal) NB 13.3 / B 17.7 / B 18.4 / B 19.7 / B EB 22.5 / C 25.7 / C WB 17.1 / B 15.1 / B City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 48 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 12 SCENARIO 3 – 2020 BUILD CONDITIONS – OPTION 1 (SENIOR ADULT HOUSING) The 2020 no build traffic demands with the proposed senior adult housing and specialty retail trips were modeled. The proposed development trips have a negligible impact on the roadway network in the AM peak hour. In the PM peak hour there is a slight improvement in operations over the no build conditions. Operationally all intersections operate at a LOS C or better in both the AM and PM peak hours. Table 6 below summarizes the operational results from the 2020 Build – Option 1 (Senior Adult Housing) Conditions analysis; more detailed results are shown in attached Appendix B – Table A3. Table 6: Scenario 3 – 2020 Build Conditions – Option 1 (Senior Adult Housing) Intersection Approach AM PEAK HOUR PM PEAK HOUR Approach Delay Intersection Delay Approach Delay Intersection Delay 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal) NB 11.1 / B 17.5 / B 18.7 / B 26.4 / C SB 21.1 / C 29.3 / C EB 15.8 / B 32.5 / C WB 11.8 / B 22.9 / C 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal) NB 7.9 / A 11.9 / B 16.6 / B 19.8 / B SB 11.7 / B 18.3 / B EB 12.1 / B 20.3 / C WB 6.9 / A 11.0 / B 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal) NB 13.1 / B 18.1 / B 17.6 / B 19.5 / B EB 23.2 / C 25.8 / C WB 17.2 / B 15.0 / B SCENARIO 4 – 2020 BUILD CONDITIONS – OPTION 2 (APARTMENTS) The 2020 no build traffic demands with the proposed apartment and specialty retail trips were modeled. The proposed development trips have a negligible impact on the roadway network in the AM peak hour. In the PM peak hour there is a slight improvement in operations over the no build conditions. Operationally all intersections operate at a LOS C or better in both the AM and PM peak hours. Table 7 below summarizes the operational results from the 2020 Build – Option 2 (Apartment) Conditions analysis; more detailed results are shown in attached Appendix B – Table A4. Table 7: Scenario 4 – 2020 Build Conditions – Option 2 (Apartments) Intersection Approach AM PEAK HOUR PM PEAK HOUR Approach Delay Intersection Delay Approach Delay Intersection Delay 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal) NB 10.2 / B 17.8 / B 18.3 / B 25.6 / C SB 22.0 / C 28.4 / C EB 16.0 / B 32.3 / C WB 13.8 / B 22.5 / C 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal) NB 9.9 / A 12.0 / B 18.2 / B 20.5 / C SB 11.7 / B 19.9 / B EB 12.2 / B 20.8 / C WB 6.9 / A 12.1 / B 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal) NB 13.9 / B 17.7 / B 17.3 / B 18.6 / B EB 21.5 / C 24.0 / C WB 17.1 / B 14.7 / B City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 49 American Legion Development Traffic Impact Study October 21, 2016 Page 13 CONCLUSION The overall trips estimated to be generated by both development options combined with the removal of existing trips have a net overall impact that stays relatively the same or less to the roadway network. To best facilitate the traffic signal operation for northbound Xenwood Avenue at 36th Street, we recommend no parking and two approach traffic lanes, left – thru and right. Overall, the proposed development scenarios shows minimal impact to the existing roadway network under 2020 traffic demands. Attachments: Appendix A – 36th Street Mixed Use Development Site Plan Appendix B – Summary MOE Tables A1-A4 c: Sean Walther, City of St. Louis Park Heather Kienitz, SEH s:\pt\s\stlou\139159\8-planning\87-rpt-stud\legion development tis tech memo 2016 10 21.docx City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 50 36th Street Mixed Use Development Site Plan City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 51 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 52 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 53 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 54 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 55 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit DevelopmentPage 56 SimTraffic 9 MOE Tables City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 57 Table A1 Scenario 1: Existing Conditions 2016 St. Louis Park, MN L T R Total L LOS T LOS R LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Link Length Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 8 56 243 307 37.2 D 32.7 C 3.2 A 8.9 A 558 30 78 100 4 28 200 0 0 SB 238 364 73 675 20.7 C 21.8 C 5.4 A 19.7 B 16.1 B 1301 145 339 305 89 182 100 25 125 EB 125 58 9 192 13.9 B 17.6 B 6.1 A 14.5 B 589 17 79 150 42 86 200 2 12 WB 149 57 481 687 13.1 B 17.8 B 7.2 A 9.4 A 790 15 186 790 29 87 200 43 221 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 5 0 20 25 11.8 B 0.0 A 3.8 A 5.5 A 489 4 31 0 0 0 489 13 40 SB 55 0 70 125 12.3 B 0.0 A 6.0 A 8.6 A 8.8 A 531 31 64 0 0 0 531 32 69 EB 16 513 10 539 16.2 B 8.8 A 7.3 A 9.0 A 790 42 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 13 612 8 633 8.0 A 5.5 A 3.5 A 5.5 A 890 72 203 175 8 38 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 222 0 269 491 16.5 B 0.0 A 6.7 A 11.2 B 500 0 0 300 88 234 300 59 148 EB 0 450 138 588 0.0 A 19.2 B 15.3 B 18.3 B 14.8 B 890 122 263 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 188 411 0 599 24.9 C 9.0 A 0.0 A 13.9 B 791 72 177 285 92 198 0 0 0 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 16 85 365 466 48.4 D 41.7 D 4.9 A 12.9 B 558 56 131 100 9 76 200 26 244 SB 435 332 116 883 28.9 C 24.4 C 5.8 A 24.2 C 20.9 C 1286 148 285 1286 191 344 100 37 125 EB 96 86 6 188 21.6 C 31.7 C 6.1 A 25.4 C 589 41 120 150 44 120 200 1 9 WB 244 76 777 1,097 20.5 C 24.0 C 12.7 B 15.2 B 790 48 379 790 80 188 200 104 225 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 65 0 20 85 19.8 B 0.0 A 6.1 A 16.5 B 489 36 88 0 0 0 489 12 36 SB 60 0 35 95 21.3 C 0.0 A 10.4 B 17.1 B 12.6 B 531 34 90 0 0 0 531 22 55 EB 21 764 101 886 24.5 C 11.8 B 9.7 A 11.8 B 790 77 176 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 29 997 62 1,088 12.6 B 8.8 A 7.5 A 8.8 A 890 140 334 175 16 48 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 315 0 246 561 23.0 C 0.0 A 8.6 A 16.7 B 500 0 0 300 134 262 300 65 141 EB 0 744 100 844 0.0 A 23.7 C 20.6 C 23.4 C 17.9 B 890 179 304 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 238 773 0 1,011 27.5 C 9.7 A 0.0 A 13.8 B 791 121 216 285 112 221 0 0 0AM Peak HourPM Peak HourQueing Information (feet) Intersection Approach Demand Volumes Delay (s/veh)LOS By Approach LOS By Intersection Through Left Turn Right Turn City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 58 Table A2 Scenario 2: No Build 2020 St. Louis Park, MN L T R Total L LOS T LOS R LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Link Length Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 9 68 287 364 44.2 D 38.2 D 3.4 A 10.9 B 558 43 122 100 5 31 200 5 110 SB 309 364 81 754 23.9 C 23.3 C 7.0 A 21.9 C 18.1 B 1337 159 396 305 120 242 100 27 125 EB 133 61 9 203 16.2 B 19.3 B 5.7 A 16.6 B 588 20 66 150 49 120 200 1 9 WB 166 60 556 782 16.4 B 19.4 B 9.7 A 11.8 B 790 23 271 790 40 123 200 69 221 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 6 0 21 27 17.7 B 0.0 A 4.6 A 8.0 A 489 6 31 0 0 0 489 13 39 SB 87 0 118 205 16.0 B 0.0 A 8.3 A 11.3 B 12.2 B 531 40 112 0 0 0 531 46 100 EB 108 538 11 657 23.2 C 10.5 B 7.9 A 12.7 B 790 67 164 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 16 655 15 686 11.4 B 6.6 A 4.7 A 6.7 A 890 86 219 175 8 34 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 277 0 336 613 19.3 B 0.0 A 8.3 A 13.3 B 500 0 0 300 112 282 300 77 184 EB 0 496 150 646 0.0 A 23.7 C 18.2 B 22.5 C 17.7 B 890 143 268 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 235 411 0 646 29.3 C 10.0 B 0.0 A 17.1 B 791 76 172 285 128 245 0 0 0 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 17 128 413 558 56.7 E 52.1 D 7.9 A 19.7 B 558 96 218 100 16 124 200 91 367 SB 513 344 124 981 34.6 C 25.0 C 7.6 A 28.1 C 26.0 C 1392 168 370 1392 260 483 100 33 125 EB 107 91 6 204 27.6 C 41.1 D 8.8 A 33.1 C 589 52 150 150 55 144 200 1 9 WB 266 80 862 1,208 26.3 C 32.9 C 16.0 B 19.4 B 790 77 424 790 109 264 200 134 225 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 69 6 23 98 24.4 C 22.8 C 7.7 A 20.3 C 489 42 101 0 0 0 489 13 46 SB 93 6 83 182 23.1 C 21.2 C 13.4 B 18.5 B 21.7 C 531 51 113 0 0 0 531 40 94 EB 108 803 106 1,017 50.1 D 19.6 B 14.8 B 22.4 C 790 132 325 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 32 1051 70 1,153 12.5 B 11.0 B 10.2 B 11.0 B 890 179 371 175 17 49 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 324 0 253 577 24.9 C 0.0 A 9.7 A 18.4 B 500 0 0 300 144 296 300 73 199 EB 0 806 113 919 0.0 A 25.9 C 24.1 C 25.7 C 19.7 B 890 201 317 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 245 829 0 1,074 30.1 C 10.7 B 0.0 A 15.1 B 791 135 268 285 126 226 0 0 0AM Peak HourPM Peak HourQueing Information (feet) Intersection Approach Demand Volumes Delay (s/veh)LOS By Approach LOS By Intersection Through Left Turn Right Turn City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 59 Table A3 Scenario 3: Build (Senior Living Complex) 2020 St. Louis Park, MN L T R Total L LOS T LOS R LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Link Length Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 9 68 285 362 48.3 D 37.9 D 3.5 A 11.1 B 558 44 104 100 5 23 200 7 144 SB 305 364 81 750 23.9 C 22.1 C 6.3 A 21.1 C 17.5 B 1117 150 342 305 116 248 100 29 125 EB 133 61 9 203 15.8 B 17.2 B 7.1 A 15.8 B 589 18 81 150 47 120 200 1 9 WB 167 60 557 784 15.2 B 21.7 C 9.7 A 11.8 B 790 28 287 790 42 100 200 66 205 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 8 0 24 32 17.4 B 0.0 A 4.6 A 7.9 A 489 6 40 0 0 0 489 14 44 SB 87 0 118 205 16.4 B 0.0 A 8.1 A 11.7 B 11.9 B 531 44 104 0 0 0 531 44 113 EB 108 534 9 651 19.4 B 10.7 B 7.5 A 12.1 B 790 59 137 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 17 655 15 687 8.8 A 6.9 A 5.7 A 6.9 A 890 88 221 175 8 37 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 274 0 336 610 19.4 B 0.0 A 8.0 A 13.1 B 500 0 0 300 112 246 300 73 190 EB 0 496 151 647 0.0 A 24.0 C 20.1 C 23.2 C 18.1 B 890 151 303 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 235 410 0 645 29.1 C 10.6 B 0.0 A 17.2 B 791 80 172 285 113 221 0 0 0 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 17 128 401 546 61.6 E 51.3 D 6.9 A 18.7 B 558 91 212 100 14 93 200 76 329 SB 491 344 124 959 36.2 D 26.3 C 7.0 A 29.3 C 26.4 C 1273 177 379 1273 275 494 100 35 125 EB 107 89 6 202 27.7 C 40.1 D 9.4 A 32.5 C 588 50 157 150 60 157 200 1 8 WB 257 79 852 1,188 26.4 C 34.2 C 20.8 C 22.9 C 790 144 532 790 107 232 200 157 225 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 49 6 29 84 23.1 C 0.0 A 8.2 A 16.6 B 489 28 79 0 0 0 489 19 58 SB 93 6 83 182 23.7 C 0.0 A 12.3 B 18.3 B 19.8 B 531 49 107 0 0 0 531 39 79 EB 108 781 92 981 48.6 D 17.7 B 13.0 B 20.3 C 790 125 264 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 37 1051 70 1,158 13.1 B 11.0 B 10.2 B 11.0 B 890 179 431 175 19 53 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 308 0 253 561 23.9 C 0.0 A 9.7 A 17.6 B 500 0 0 300 141 282 300 70 149 EB 0 803 99 902 0.0 A 26.2 C 22.4 C 25.8 C 19.5 B 890 209 347 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 245 826 0 1,071 30.7 C 10.3 B 0.0 A 15.0 B 791 137 251 285 128 279 0 0 0AM Peak HourPM Peak HourQueing Information (feet) Intersection Approach Demand Volumes Delay (s/veh)LOS By Approach LOS By Intersection Through Left Turn Right Turn City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 60 Table A4 Scenario 4: Build (Apartment Complex) 2020 St. Louis Park, MN L T R Total L LOS T LOS R LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Delay (S/Veh)LOS Link Length Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max Storage Avg.Max 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 9 68 285 362 41.8 D 36.4 D 3.8 A 10.2 B 558 41 110 100 5 36 200 6 100 SB 305 364 81 750 24.5 C 23.4 C 6.3 A 22.0 C 17.8 B 1363 159 382 305 129 305 100 31 125 EB 133 61 9 203 15.4 B 19.3 B 3.9 A 16.0 B 588 21 100 150 46 125 200 1 12 WB 169 61 559 789 15.5 B 22.1 C 12.2 B 13.8 B 790 50 360 790 41 127 200 77 215 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 13 0 29 42 19.5 B 0.0 A 5.6 A 9.9 A 489 9 52 0 0 0 489 17 48 SB 87 0 118 205 17.1 B 0.0 A 7.6 A 11.7 B 12.0 B 531 44 115 0 0 0 531 41 92 EB 108 534 9 651 19.9 B 10.7 B 7.7 A 12.2 B 790 68 171 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 18 655 15 688 9.5 A 6.9 A 5.1 A 6.9 A 890 88 227 175 9 44 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 275 0 336 611 19.3 B 0.0 A 9.4 A 13.9 B 500 0 0 300 114 268 300 79 219 EB 0 497 155 652 0.0 A 22.3 C 18.7 B 21.5 C 17.7 B 890 147 276 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 235 410 0 645 29.6 C 10.1 B 0.0 A 17.1 B 791 74 159 285 123 243 0 0 0 36th Street at Wooddale Avenue (Signal)NB 17 128 404 549 61.4 E 48.1 D 6.6 A 18.3 B 558 96 237 100 13 107 200 76 299 SB 494 344 124 962 35.4 D 25.7 C 7.2 A 28.4 C 25.6 C 1359 171 357 1359 265 482 100 52 125 EB 107 90 6 203 28.2 C 38.4 D 9.7 A 32.3 C 589 50 121 150 55 136 200 2 20 WB 258 79 853 1,190 24.8 C 36.0 D 20.5 C 22.5 C 790 122 551 790 104 253 200 159 225 36th Street at Xenwood Avenue (Signal)NB 51 6 30 87 24.0 C 20.8 C 7.7 A 18.2 B 489 36 86 0 0 0 489 19 53 SB 93 6 83 182 24.9 C 26.5 C 14.4 B 19.9 B 20.5 C 531 50 117 0 0 0 531 43 99 EB 108 781 99 988 50.4 D 17.8 B 14.2 B 20.8 C 790 123 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 40 1051 70 1,161 14.7 B 12.1 B 11.2 B 12.1 B 890 193 403 175 23 62 0 0 0 36th Street at MN 100 Ramp (Signal)NB 311 0 253 564 23.5 C 0.0 A 9.5 A 17.3 B 500 0 0 300 140 266 300 72 176 EB 0 803 100 903 0.0 A 24.4 C 20.8 C 24.0 C 18.6 B 890 191 321 0 0 0 0 0 0 WB 245 826 0 1,071 29.4 C 10.6 B 0.0 A 14.7 B 791 145 253 285 125 225 0 0 0AM Peak HourPM Peak HourQueing Information (feet) Intersection Approach Demand Volumes Delay (s/veh)LOS By Approach LOS By Intersection Through Left Turn Right Turn City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8a) Title: The Elmwood – Preliminary and Final Plat, Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development Page 61 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 Consent Agenda Item: 8b EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the City Code to allow dwelling units as an accessory use to Religious Institutions in the residential zoning districts, and to set the second reading for March 20, 2017. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the city council wish to amend the City Code to allow dwelling units at Religious Institutions in the Residential zoning districts? SUMMARY: The Thai Buddhist Center of Minnesota purchased the former Church of the Reformation at 2544 State Highway 100, and is requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow up to 15 people to live at a religious institution in the R-1 Single-Family Residence Zoning District. Staff proposes that if the zoning code is amended, the regulations should apply to allow dwelling units as accessory uses to Religious Institutions in all residential zoning districts. Staff also proposes several conditions which are outlined in the attached discussion. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW: The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 1, 2017. People from the neighborhood attended the hearing, and spoke in favor of the proposed amendment, and welcomed the Buddhist Temple to the city. Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment on a 5-0 vote. An excerpt of the unofficial planning commission minutes is attached. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion Ordinance Excerpt of Unofficial Planning Commission Minutes Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor/Deputy CD Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 2 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts DISCUSSION BACKGROUND: The Thai Buddhist Center of Minnesota purchased the property at 2544 State Highway 100 on January 9, 2017. The intent is to renovate the building into a Thai Buddhist Temple to be called Wat Thai of Minnesota (“Wat” means “temple” in Thai) that will serve as a place of worship and meditation. As part of its tradition, it is typical to have monks living at the temple for varying lengths of time. Monks live at the temple on a rotational basis depending on the purpose of their visit. The lengths of stay will vary, but they anticipate having one monk reside there for a year at a time, and this person will oversee the activities. Another four to five monks may live there for several months at a time, and the remaining monks would stay for shorter time periods of approximately one week. Zoning Regulations: The subject property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Residence. The temple is allowed in this district as a Religious Institution, as defined by the zoning ordinance: Religious institution means a facility where people gather to relate or manifest faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity. This use is characterized by meeting rooms, education and training about the religion, worship practice, indoor activities, intermittent parking needs, group singing or chanting, and music. The assembly typically meets on weekends or evenings. Accessory uses which may accompany the principal use include day care and park and ride. Staff and the City Attorney reviewed this request and determined that the definition for Religious Institution cannot be interpreted to allow members such as monks to live at the temple. Therefore, the city code would have to be amended to allow it. Additionally, the City Attorney concluded that the city should at least adopt regulations that are no more restrictive than similar uses found in the zoning district in which the religious institution is located. This would help ensure the zoning code complies with the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), which is Federal Legislation enacted in 2000. Similar Uses in the Single-Family Residence Districts: The following is a summary of similar uses that are permitted in the R-1 and R-2 Single-Family Residence Zoning Districts: 1.Group homes with up to six individuals living on-site in the R-1 district, and up to 9 in the R-2 district, up to 6 per dwelling unit in the R-3 district. 2. Bed and Breakfast with up to three guestrooms. 3.Keeping of no more than two boarders or roomers by a resident family provided the living area for the boarders/roomers is within the principal building and does not constitute a separate dwelling unit. 4.Living quarters of persons employed for domestic or medical purposes on the premises provided the living area for the domestic/medical household staff is within the principal building and does not constitute a separate dwelling unit. Similar Uses in the One- and Two-Family Residence District: The following is a summary of similar uses that are permitted in the R-3 One- and Two-Family Residence Zoning Districts: 1.Group homes with up to six individuals living on-site in the R-1 district, and up to 9 in the R-2 district, up to 6 per dwelling unit in the R-3 district. 2. Bed and Breakfast establishments with up to three guestrooms. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 3 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts 3.Keeping of no more than two boarders or roomers by a resident family provided the living area for the boarders/roomers is within the principal building and does not constitute a separate dwelling unit. 4.Living quarters of persons employed for domestic or medical purposes on the premises provided the living area for the domestic/medical household staff is within the principal building and does not constitute a separate dwelling unit. Similar Uses in the Multiple-Family Residence Districts: The following is a summary of similar uses that are permitted in the R-4 and R-C Multiple-Family Residence Zoning Districts: 1.State-licensed facilities serving up 16 or fewer persons. 2. Roominghouses. 3. Group homes/nonstatutory, with the following conditions: a.A minimum of 800 square feet of lot area shall be provided per person housed on the site. b.At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. c.The residence structure shall not house more than 30 persons. d.A minimum of 300 square feet of gross building area shall be provided for each resident. 4.Keeping of no more than two boarders or roomers by a resident family provided the living area for the boarders/roomers is within the principal building and does not constitute a separate dwelling unit. 5.Living quarters of persons employed for domestic or medical purposes on the premises provided the living area for the domestic/medical household staff is within the principal building and does not constitute a separate dwelling unit. Historical Precedence It should also be noted that up until 1990, the city allowed dwelling units as an accessory use to Religious Institutions. The following text was removed as part of the 1990 recodification. Similar versions first appear in the city code in the 1930s. Staff has been unable to determine why it was removed. Churches, convents or homes for persons affiliated therewith, provided that such convent or home shall house no more than ten (10) persons and that no buildings shall be located within thirty (30) feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an “R” Use District. Staff Recommended Amendments: Religious Institutions are currently allowed in the Residence Districts by Conditional Use Permit, and with the following conditions: Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows: a.All buildings shall be located at least 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district. b.An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety. c.At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. d.Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 4 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts To accommodate the request of the Thai Buddhist Center of Minnesota and limit the number of people allowed to live on the premises, staff suggests adding the provisions to the Accessory Uses allowed in all Residence districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-C): Accessory dwelling units or living quarters affiliated with a Religious Institution under the following conditions: a.The dwelling units/living quarters shall be on the same property as the Religious Institution. b. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. c.The persons living/staying on-site must be clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. d.The residential density of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall not exceed the residential density that would otherwise be allowed on the property, and in no case shall it exceed 15 persons. e.The combined gross floor area of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be less than the gross building area of the principal building and principal use. f.If the dwelling units/living quarters are not within the principal building: 1.The buildings shall be built on a permanent foundation and connected to city sanitary sewer and water. 2.The accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be exempt from Section 36-162(d) regarding Accessory Structures. 3.The accessory building(s) shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building. 4.The accessory building(s) shall not be taller or otherwise larger in scale than the principal building. g.All required licenses or permits to establish and maintain the dwelling units/living quarters shall be obtained. Rationale For Proposed Conditions: Below is the rationale behind staff’s recommended conditions: 1.The dwelling units must be on the same property as the Religious Institution. The dwellings are proposed to be allowed as accessory uses to the Religious Institution. Therefore, they must be on the same parcel as the Religious Institution. “Dwelling units” are currently defined in the zoning ordinance as meaning one or more rooms physically arranged to create an independent housekeeping establishment for occupancy by one family with separate toilets and facilities for cooking and sleeping. The proposed amendment gives the Religious Institution flexibility to choose the type of living arrangements. For example, each person can have their own dwelling unit, or each person can have their own bedroom, but share a common kitchen and bathroom. Whichever alternative is chosen, the proposed ordinance limits the number of people to up to 15. 2.At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. This provision was added to ensure there is sufficient outdoor recreation area available to those living at the site. 3.The persons living/staying on-site must be clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. This provision was added to clarify the purpose to the dwelling City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 5 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts units/living quarters. The intent is to support the principal use of the site as a place of worship at the facility. The dwelling units are not intended to be used to provide housing for the general public, including apartments, shelters, group homes, or similar uses. 4.Restrictions on the number of persons living/staying at the site. Fifteen persons was the number requested by the applicant. It represents the maximum number of persons the applicant anticipates residing at the proposed temple. Fifteen is more people than any other use allowed in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts; however, Religious Institutions typically are on large lots and could hypothetically subdivide and build residential buildings. Therefore, it seems reasonable to allow a larger amount of people than other uses in the district based upon the size of the property and the residential density that could be achieved on the site. By tying the number to the lot size of the property, if the Religious Institution is on a small property, it could restrict the number of people to less than 15 people. Limiting the number to 15 people, even on much larger lots also seems reasonable because these properties also enjoy the benefit of the principal use of the site as a Religious Institution. 5.The combined gross floor area of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be less than the gross building area of the principal building and principal use. This provision is included to reinforce that the dwelling units/living quarters use is accessory and subordinate to the principal use. 6.Design and area requirements for accessory buildings containing housing. The above conditions allow enough flexibility for the accessory dwellings to take a variety of forms, as long as they are permanent and not temporary buildings. It is reasonable to require the buildings to visually project and reinforce that the dwellings are subordinate and accessory to the principal use of the site. 7.Licensing/permitting. The above conditions would allow for a variety of approaches to providing accessory dwellings at a Religious Institution. Individuals staying there for one month or one year may fit neatly with the city rental licensing requirements. Individuals with shorter stays may be more similar to a lodging establishment or dormitory that requires licensing from the county. Or it could be some combination of these or a unique scenario in- between. Each site and facility will need to be reviewed to determine the appropriate licensing and permitting. NEXT STEPS: If the first reading is adopted, the second reading will be scheduled for March 20, 2017. If the second reading is approved on the 20th, then the ordinance will go into effect on April 14, 2017. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 6 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts ORDINANCE NO.____-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 36 RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT DWELLING UNITS AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS LOCATED IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. That Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to zoning, City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE IV. ZONING DISTRICTS DIVISION 2. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS *** Sec. 36-142. Descriptions. *** (c) Institutional uses. The following are typical of the institutional uses referred to in this chapter. *** (11)Religious institution means a facility where people gather to relate or manifest faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity. This use is characterized by meeting rooms, education and training about the religion, worship practice, indoor activities, intermittent parking needs, group singing or chanting, and music. The assembly typically meets on weekends or evenings. Accessory uses which frequently may accompany the principal use include day care, and park and ride, and dwelling units for clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. *** DIVISION 4. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS *** Sec. 36-163. R-1 single-family residence district. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-1 district: *** (15)Accessory dwelling units affiliated with a Religious Institution under the following conditions: a.The dwelling units/living quarters shall be on the same property as the Religious Institution. b.The dwelling units/living quarters shall at a minimum have access to on-site facilities for cooking, sleeping and bathing. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 7 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts c.At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. d. The persons living/staying on-site must be clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. e.The residential density of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall not exceed the residential density that would otherwise be allowed on the property, and in no case shall it exceed 15 persons. f.The combined gross floor area of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be less than the gross building area of the principal building and principal use. g.If the dwelling units/living quarters are not within the principal building: 1. The buildings shall be built on a permanent foundation and connected to city sanitary sewer and water. 2.The accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be exempt from Section 36- 162(d) regarding Accessory Structures. 3.The accessory building(s) shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building. 4. The accessory building(s) shall not be taller or otherwise larger in scale than the principal building. h.All required licenses or permits to establish and maintain the dwelling units/living quarters shall be obtained. *** Sec. 36-164. R-2 single-family residence district. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-2 district: *** (15)Accessory dwelling units affiliated with a Religious Institution under the following conditions: a.The dwelling units/living quarters shall be on the same property as the Religious Institution. b.The dwelling units/living quarters shall at a minimum have access to on-site facilities for cooking, sleeping and bathing. c.At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. d. The persons living/staying on-site must be clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. e. The residential density of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall not exceed the residential density that would otherwise be allowed on the property, and in no case shall it exceed 15 persons. f.The combined gross floor area of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be less than the gross building area of the principal building and principal use. g.If the dwelling units/living quarters are not within the principal building: 1. The buildings shall be built on a permanent foundation and connected to city sanitary sewer and water. 2.The accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be exempt from Section 36- 162(d) regarding Accessory Structures. 3.The accessory building(s) shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 8 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts 4. The accessory building(s) shall not be taller or otherwise larger in scale than the principal building. h. All required licenses or permits to establish and maintain the dwelling units/living quarters shall be obtained. *** Sec. 36-165. R-3 two-family residence district. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-3 district: *** (14) Accessory dwelling units affiliated with a Religious Institution under the following conditions: a. The dwelling units/living quarters shall be on the same property as the Religious Institution. b. The dwelling units/living quarters shall at a minimum have access to on-site facilities for cooking, sleeping and bathing. c. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. d. The persons living/staying on-site must be clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. e. The residential density of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall not exceed the residential density that would otherwise be allowed on the property, and in no case shall it exceed 15 persons. f. The combined gross floor area of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be less than the gross building area of the principal building and principal use. g. If the dwelling units/living quarters are not within the principal building: 1. The buildings shall be built on a permanent foundation and connected to city sanitary sewer and water. 2. The accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be exempt from Section 36- 162(d) regarding Accessory Structures. 3. The accessory building(s) shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building. 4. The accessory building(s) shall not be taller or otherwise larger in scale than the principal building. h. All required licenses or permits to establish and maintain the dwelling units/living quarters shall be obtained. *** Sec. 36-166. R-4 multiple-family residence district. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-4 district: *** (15) Accessory dwelling units affiliated with a Religious Institution under the following conditions: a. The dwelling units/living quarters shall be on the same property as the Religious Institution. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 9 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts b.The dwelling units/living quarters shall at a minimum have access to on-site facilities for cooking, sleeping and bathing. c.At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. d. The persons living/staying on-site must be clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. e. The residential density of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall not exceed the residential density that would otherwise be allowed on the property, and in no case shall it exceed 15 persons. f.The combined gross floor area of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be less than the gross building area of the principal building and principal use. g.If the dwelling units/living quarters are not within the principal building: 1. The buildings shall be built on a permanent foundation and connected to city sanitary sewer and water. 2.The accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be exempt from Section 36- 162(d) regarding Accessory Structures. 3.The accessory building(s) shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building. 4. The accessory building(s) shall not be taller or otherwise larger in scale than the principal building. h.All required licenses or permits to establish and maintain the dwelling units/living quarters shall be obtained. *** Sec. 36-167. R-C high-density multiple-family residence district. *** (e)Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-C district: *** (16)Accessory dwelling units affiliated with a Religious Institution under the following conditions: a.The dwelling units/living quarters shall be on the same property as the Religious Institution. b.The dwelling units/living quarters shall at a minimum have access to on-site facilities for cooking, sleeping and bathing. c.At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area. d. The persons living/staying on-site must be clergy, employees, or similarly associated with the Religious Institution. e.The residential density of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall not exceed the residential density that would otherwise be allowed on the property, and in no case shall it exceed 15 persons. f.The combined gross floor area of the accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be less than the gross building area of the principal building and principal use. g.If the dwelling units/living quarters are not within the principal building: 1. The buildings shall be built on a permanent foundation and connected to city sanitary sewer and water. 2.The accessory dwelling units/living quarters shall be exempt from Section 36- 162(d) regarding Accessory Structures. 3.The accessory building(s) shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 10 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts 4. The accessory building(s) shall not be taller or otherwise larger in scale than the principal building. h.All required licenses or permits to establish and maintain the dwelling units/living quarters shall be obtained. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2017 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Soren Mattick, City Attorney First Reading March 6, 2017 Second Reading March 20, 2017 Date of Publication March 30, 2017 Date Ordinance takes effect April 14, 2017 City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 11 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts EXCERPT OF UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 1, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Torrey Kanne, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Joe Tatalovich, Ethan Rickert (youth member) MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison, Lisa Peilen STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Monson, Gary Morrison, Sean Walther 3.Public Hearings B.Zoning Text Amendment Dwelling Units as Accessory Use to Religious Institutions Applicant: Tracy Schultz, Thai Buddhist Center of Minnesota Case No.: 17-01-ZA Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He explained that the applicant purchased the former church property at 2544 State Highway 100. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow up to 15 people to live at a religious institution in the R-1 Single-Family Residence Zoning District. Mr. Morrison noted that if the zoning code is amended, staff has recommended the regulations apply to all residential zoning districts. Mr. Morrison reviewed the applicant’s intent to renovate the building into a Thai Buddhist Temple that will serve as a place of worship and meditation. He explained the tradition to have monks living at the temple for varying lengths of time. He reviewed zoning regulations for R-1 Single Family Residential District. He reviewed current conditions for religious institutions in Residence Districts by Conditional Use Permit. He reviewed proposed provisions for accessory dwelling units or living quarters affiliated with a Religious Institution. Commissioner Robertson asked how the 15 person cap was determined, commenting that certain properties were large enough to accommodate more than 15. Mr. Morrison responded there is a little bit of flexibility in that number. The applicant is requesting up to 15. When staff calculates the density for this property it is just over 15 dwelling units. Looking at potential uses in the future staff is comfortable with this number. Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Administrator, added that this is relatively new for the city. He said the cap of 15 people seems appropriate. The principal use of the property should remain the religious institution, and the dwelling units remain an accessory use. Allowing too many people could change that balance. City Council Meeting of March 6, 2017 (Item No. 8b) Page 12 Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Religious Institutions in Residential Zoning Districts Commissioner Carper asked about other religious institutions in St. Louis Park that have clergy living on site. Mr. Morrison spoke about two parishes with clergy living on site. He also mentioned the Yeshiva of Mpls. boy’s high school and dormitory. Tracy Schultz, applicant, and Yin Srichoochat board director Wat Thai of Minnesota, introduced themselves. Commissioner Person asked if the average occupancy would be less than 15. Ms. Srichoochat said normally there are about five monks living on site. Vice Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. Sharon Lehrman, 2610 Vernon Ave. S., said she is thrilled to welcome their new neighbors. She asked about any new structures on the site to house monks. Mr. Morrison said if the zoning text amendment is adopted the applicant will be submitting a conditional use permit. Detailed drawings would be available at that time. He said he understood plans were currently being drawn up and would be presented at a neighborhood meeting. Ms. Schultz said currently there are no plans to build an accessory structure. She discussed the community garden and said it is their intention to work with the neighborhood to retain some of that. Amy McTavish, 2624 Yosemite Ave. S., said the garden plots were plowed away last year. Mr. Walther stated that the city’s Natural Resources Coordinator, Jim Vaughan, will coordinate with the new owners on replacing the garden plots. Vice Chair Robertson closed the public hearing. He said the proposal works very well and strengthens the neighborhood. Commissioner Person spoke about the interior of the building. He said he is very much in favor of the proposal. Commissioner Kanne said that she is very pleased with the proposal. Commissioner Person made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning ordinance amendment pertaining to Religious Institutions. Commissioner Kanne seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0.