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JANUARY 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting – Council Chambers
1. Call to order.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Minutes.
a.EDA meeting minutes of January 5, 2026
4. Consent items.
a.Resolution approving subordination agreement for The Mera project - Ward 4
b.Resolution approving administrative revisions to contracts related to the public parking ramp
within the Beltline Station redevelopment - Ward 1
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8. Adjournment.
6:15 p.m. City council meeting – Council Chambers
1. Call to order.
a.Roll call.
b.Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Presentations.
a.Proclamation observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
b.Proclamation observing Winter Salt Week
c.Recognition of donations
4. Minutes.
a.Study session meeting minutes of December 8, 2025
b.City council meeting minutes of January 5, 2026
5. Consent items.
a.Resolution accepting donations to the city to support the Access to Fun scholarship program
b.Resolution accepting donation to the city for Jason West to attend the 2026 Sports Events &
Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium
c.Resolution establishing 2026 Alley reconstruction project (4026-1500), approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids – Ward 3
d.Resolution accepting previously awarded grant funds
Agenda EDA, city council and special study session meetings of January 20, 2026
e. Resolution authorizing application for the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant
f. Resolution approving 2026-2028 International Union of Operating Engineer Local #49 labor
agreement
6. Public hearing.
a. Public hearing for 2026 Pavement Management project (4026-1000) - Ward 1
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements – none.
9. Adjournment.
Following city council meeting – Special study session – Community Room
Discussion item
1. Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
Written reports
2. Environment and sustainability commission advisory communication to the city
council regarding Vision 4.0 report themes
3. Greenway-Cedar Trail Connection and Streambank Restoration project update (4025-
2000) - Ward 2
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Jan. 5, 2026
1. Call to order.
President Budd called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m.
a. Roll call.
Commissioners present: Daniel Bashore, Jim Engelking, Nadia Mohamed, Tim Brausen, Yolanda
Farris, Paul Baudhuin, President Sue Budd
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), community
development director and interim building and energy director (Ms. Barton), public works
director (Mr. Hall), engineering director (Ms. Heiser), city clerk (Ms. Kennedy), communication
manager (Mr. Sandell), communications and technology director (Ms. Smith), HR director (Ms.
Vorpahl)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Mohamed, seconded by Commissioner Farris, to approve the
EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Minutes.
a. EDA meeting minutes of Dec. 15, 2025
It was moved by Commissioner Farris, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to approve the
EDA meeting minutes of Dec. 25, 2025, as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Consent items.
a. EDA Resolution No. 26-01 authorizing EDA depositories
b. EDA Resolution No. 26-02 establishing EDA signatories
c. Approve EDA disbursements
It was moved by Commissioner Mohamed, seconded by Commissioner Farris, to approve the
consent items as listed and to waive reading of all resolutions.
Economic development authority meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Meeting minutes of January 5, 2026
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business.
a. Election of 2026 Economic Development Authority officers (president, vice president,
treasurer)
It was moved by Commissioner Mohamed, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to elect Yolanda
Farris as president, Paul Baudhuin as vice president, Daniel Bashore as treasurer, and to appoint
Kim Keller or her designee as executive director and Melissa Kennedy as secretary to the
Economic Development Authority for the 2026 term.
The motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Keller clarified that she would continue to designate Ms. Barton as the Executive Director.
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, EDA secretary Yolanda Farris, EDA president
These minutes were created with the assistance of a generative AI transcript service, then edited
and finalized by a city staff person.
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving subordination agreement for The Mera project - Ward 4
Recommended action: Motion to adopt an Economic Development Authority (EDA) resolution
approving a subordination of the redevelopment agreement for The Mera, associated with a
mortgage refinancing initiated by the redeveloper, Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC, an affiliate of the
St. Louis Park–based Bigos.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the requested subordination agreement for The
Mera project, previously developed by Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC?
Summary: Following a public hearing on March 21, 2022, the St. Louis Park EDA and Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC entered into a purchase and redevelopment contract for The Mera project. The
Mera includes a total of 233 multifamily housing units, including 47 units affordable at 50%
Area Median Income (AMI), which exceeds the requirements of the St. Louis Park Inclusionary
Housing Policy.
On Jan. 15, 2025, the EDA issued a certificate of completion for The Mera multifamily project.
On Jan. 22, 2025, the EDA issued a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Note for the project.
Subsequently, on Nov. 3, 2025, in connection with a refinancing of the project’s mortgage loan,
the EDA approved a collateral assignment of the TIF Note and the redevelopment agreement
between the redeveloper and JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC.
As part of the same refinancing, the lender, JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, has requested a
subordination of the purchase and redevelopment agreement and has asked that the EDA
execute a consent to the subordination. The proposed subordination of the purchase and
redevelopment agreement is consistent with similar subordinations the EDA has previously
approved for other projects. The proposed agreement has been reviewed by the EDA’s legal
counsel, who recommends approval.
Financial or budget considerations: All legal fees associated with the preparation of the
proposed subordination of the purchase and redevelopment agreement will be paid by the
owner, Bigos, or the lender. There are no other budget impacts.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Dean Porter-Nelson, redevelopment administrator
Reviewed by: Jennifer Monson, economic development manager;
Karen Barton, EDA executive director and community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Economic development authority meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving subordination agreement for The Mera project - Ward 4
EDA Resolution No. 26-___
Approving a subordination agreement with Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC
and JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC
Be it resolved by the board of commissioners (the “board”) of the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the “authority”) as follows:
Section 1. Recitals; authorization.
1.01. The authority and Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability
company (the “redeveloper”), entered into a purchase and redevelopment contract, dated
March 21, 2022, as amended by the first amendment to purchase and redevelopment contract,
dated June 6, 2022 (together, the “redevelopment agreement”), pursuant to which the
authority agreed to convey certain property located in the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the
“city”) to the redeveloper, and the redeveloper agreed to construct thereon approximately 233
units of multifamily rental housing and approximately 203 structured parking stalls (the
“minimum improvements”). The authority issued a Tax Increment Revenue Note, Series 2024
(Bigos Development Project), in the original principal amount of $6,045,000 (the “TIF note”) in
accordance with the redevelopment agreement to make the minimum improvements
economically feasible.
1.02. On Nov. 3, 2025, the board approved the execution and delivery of a consent to
a collateral assignment of tax increment note and redevelopment agreement between the
redeveloper and JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the
“lender”), as a requirement for the lender providing a mortgage loan in the approximate
amount of $53,235,000 (the “loan”) to the redeveloper, pursuant to which the redeveloper will
assign certain rights under the redevelopment agreement and the TIF note to the lender.
1.03. In connection with the loan, the lender also requires that the authority
subordinate the lien of the redevelopment agreement to the lien of the multifamily mortgage,
assignment of rents, security agreement and fixture filing to be executed and delivered by the
redeveloper in favor of the lender to secure the loan and the other documents evidencing and
securing the loan (collectively, the “loan documents”).
1.04. There has been presented to the board a form of subordination agreement for
regulatory agreement (the “subordination agreement”) between the authority, the
redeveloper, and the lender, pursuant to which the authority agrees to subordinate the lien of
the redevelopment agreement (referred to as the “regulatory agreement” in the subordination
agreement) to the lien of the loan documents.
Section 2. Approval of the subordination agreement.
2.01. The board approves the subordination agreement in substantially the form
presented to the board, together with any related documents necessary in connection
therewith.
Economic development authority meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 4a) Page 3
Title: Resolution approving subordination agreement for The Mera project - Ward 4
2.02. The board hereby authorizes the president and executive director, in their
discretion and at such time, if any, as they may deem appropriate, to execute the subordination
agreement on behalf of the authority, and to carry out, on behalf of the authority, the
authority’s obligations thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have been satisfied.
The subordination agreement shall be in substantially the form on file with the authority and
the approval hereby given to the subordination agreement includes approval of such additional
details therein as may be necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions
therefrom and additions thereto as may be necessary and appropriate and approved by legal
counsel to the authority and by the officers authorized herein to execute said documents prior
to their execution; and said officers are hereby authorized to approve said changes on behalf of
the authority. The execution of any instrument by the appropriate officers of the authority
herein authorized shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such document in accordance
with the terms hereof. This resolution shall not constitute an offer and the subordination
agreement shall not be effective until the date of execution thereof as provided herein.
2.03. In the event of absence or disability of the officers, any of the documents
authorized by this resolution to be executed may be executed without further act or
authorization of the board by any duly designated acting official, or by such other officer or
officers of the board as, in the opinion of the city attorney, may act on their behalf. Upon
execution and delivery of the subordination agreement, the officers and employees of the
board are hereby authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken such actions as may be
necessary on behalf of the board to implement the subordination agreement.
Section 3. Effective date. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority January 20, 2026:
Karen Barton, executive director Yolanda Farris, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving administrative revisions to contracts related to the public parking ramp
within the Beltline Station redevelopment – Ward 1
Recommended action: Approve an Economic Development Authority (EDA) resolution
amending the redevelopment agreement and approving a reimbursement agreement related to
the parking ramp at Beltline Station.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA support administrative amendments to contracts to clarify
the grant reimbursement process for construction of the public parking ramp at Beltline
Station?
Summary: Staff recommend approval of an amendment to the redevelopment agreement with
Beltline Mixed Use LLC (“redeveloper”), and approval of a reimbursement agreement for the
public parking ramp within the 380-unit Beltline Station mixed-use development. These
documents clarify reimbursement procedures for eligible construction costs related to the
parking ramp Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant. These amendments
do not change the total financial assistance previously approved.
Under the amended agreements, the redeveloper will submit draw requests to the EDA for
eligible public parking construction costs using EDA-provided forms and required
documentation. Each draw request must identify the total reimbursement amount and required
local match. The redeveloper must submit draw requests for costs incurred in 2025 separately
from 2026 costs. Once applicable conditions are met, the EDA will process draw requests within
the time allowed by state statute and will pay the redeveloper the approved reimbursement
request amount.
The EDA will seek reimbursement from the Metropolitan Council and will use funds provided by
the Metropolitan Council to reimburse itself. Total authority disbursements for the public
parking ramp are capped at $8,066,318, which is the amount of the $6,453,054 CMAQ grant
plus the 20% local match.
Financial or budget considerations: These amendments do not change the total financial
assistance previously approved. The amendments allow temporary use of the development
fund, of which 80% will be repaid within 35 days from the Metropolitan Council for ramp
construction and 20% will be reimbursed within three days by the redeveloper.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: EDA Resolution
Prepared by: Dean Porter-Nelson, redevelopment administrator
Reviewed by: Jennifer Monson, economic development manager;
Karen Barton, community development director and EDA executive director;
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Economic development authority meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving administrative revisions to contracts related to the public parking ramp within the
Beltline Station redevelopment – Ward 1
EDA Resolution No. 26-___
Approving an amendment to the amended and restated contract for
private development and a reimbursement agreement with Beltline
Mixed Use LLC
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “authority”) and
Beltline Mixed Use LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “developer”), previously
entered into an Amended and Restated Contract for Private Development, dated May 19, 2025
(the “original development agreement”), pursuant to which the developer agreed to construct
a multi-phase mixed-use development on certain property in the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota (the “city”), including an approximately 571-space parking ramp with approximately
1,850 square feet of commercial space (the “parking ramp”) including 269 spaces to be
dedicated as public transit park and ride spaces and a driver restroom (the “public parking”);
and
Whereas, pursuant to the original development agreement, the authority agreed to
provide certain funds for the public parking subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set
forth therein including a grant from the Metropolitan Council in an amount not to exceed
$3,484,167 (the “Met Council grant”) and a federal congestion mitigation and air quality grant
in an amount not to exceed $6,453,054 (the “CMAQ grant”); and
Whereas, the authority and the Metropolitan Council entered into a Subrecipient
Agreement – between the Metropolitan Council and the authority - Beltline Boulevard Station
Park & Ride Project – METRO Green Line Light Rail Transit Extension - Federal Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Funding, effective as of Oct. 1, 2019, as amended by the First
Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement, between the Metropolitan Council and the authority,
effective as of July 24, 2023, and the Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between
the Metropolitan Council and the authority, effective as of Feb. 1, 2025 (collectively, the
“CMAQ grant agreement”), and a Cooperative Construction Agreement between the
Metropolitan Council and the authority, dated as of Dec. 15, 2020, as amended by the
Amendment Number One to Metropolitan Council Contract No. 20I052 Cooperative
Construction Agreement dated as of March 31, 2021, the Amendment Number Two
Metropolitan Council Contract No. 20I052 Cooperative Construction Agreement, effective as of
July 24, 2023, and the Amendment Number Three Metropolitan Council Contract No. 20I052
Cooperative Construction Agreement, effective as of June 13, 2025 (collectively, the
“cooperative construction agreement”); and
Whereas, there have been presented to the board of commissioners of the authority
(the “board”) forms of (a) a first amendment to amended and restated contract for private
development (the “amendment to development agreement”) between the authority and the
developer, which amends the original development agreement to modify the grant
disbursement provisions set forth in the original development agreement; and (b) a
reimbursement agreement (the “reimbursement agreement”) between the authority and the
developer, incorporating provisions related to disbursement of the CMAQ grant; and
Economic development authority meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Title: Resolution approving administrative revisions to contracts related to the public parking ramp within the
Beltline Station redevelopment – Ward 1
Now therefore be it resolved by the board of commissioners of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority as follows:
1. The board approves the amendment to development agreement and the
reimbursement agreement in substantially the forms presented to the board, together with any
related documents necessary in connection therewith, including without limitation all
documents, exhibits, certifications, or consents, referenced in or attached to the grant
agreement (the “documents”).
2. The board hereby authorizes the president and executive director, in their
discretion and at such time, if any, as they may deem appropriate, to execute the documents
on behalf of the authority, and to carry out, on behalf of the authority, the authority’s
obligations thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have been satisfied. The
documents shall be in substantially the form on file with the authority and the approval hereby
given to the documents includes approval of such additional details therein as may be
necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions
thereto as may be necessary and appropriate and approved by legal counsel to the authority
and by the officers authorized herein to execute said documents prior to their execution; and
said officers are hereby authorized to approve said changes on behalf of the authority. The
execution of any instrument by the appropriate officers of the authority herein authorized shall
be conclusive evidence of the approval of such document in accordance with the terms hereof.
This resolution shall not constitute an offer and the documents shall not be effective until the
date of execution thereof as provided herein.
3. In the event of absence or disability of the officers, any of the documents
authorized by this resolution to be executed may be executed without further act or
authorization of the board by any duly designated acting official, or by such other officer or
officers of the board as, in the opinion of the city attorney, may act in their behalf. Upon
execution and delivery of the documents, the officers and employees of the board are hereby
authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken such actions as may be necessary on
behalf of the board to implement the documents.
4. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority January 20, 2026:
Karen Barton, executive director Yolanda Farris, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Recommended action: The mayor is asked to read and present the proclamation.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: The International Holocaust Remembrance is a day of commemoration in memory of
the six million Jewish adults and children who were murdered, and the millions of others who
were killed or suffered persecution at the hands of the Nazi campaign of dehumanization and
genocide. Their lives and memory teach us the importance not only of acknowledging the past
but acting in the present to educate ourselves and fight antisemitism and hate. This day marks
the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945 and is meant to honor the victims of the
Holocaust.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Resource page
Proclamation
Prepared by: Jocelyn I Hernandez Guitron, racial equity and inclusion specialist
Reviewed by: Pa Dao Yang, racial equity and inclusion director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Proclamation observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Resource page
To honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
• Educate yourself and others about the Holocaust:
o The Origins of International Holocaust Remembrance Day | The National WWII
Museum | New Orleans
o How LGBTQ Victims Were Erased From Holocaust History
o Families of Roma Holocaust Victims Fight for Recognition
o Hadamar: The Forgotten Holocaust
o American Eugenics and the Nazi Regime
• Explore the stories of Holocaust survivors in Minnesota from the University of
Minnesota Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Collection
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 3a) Page 3
Title: Proclamation observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Proclamation
“International Holocaust Remembrance Day”
Whereas, the horrors of the Holocaust represent a tremendous loss of life and humanity
and remains a present memory for the generations of survivors, many of whom live in our
community; and
Whereas, it is important to acknowledge the painful history of racism and eugenics in
the United States that set the foundation for Nazi Germany's campaign of sterilization and
persecution of any communities deemed “undesirable”; and
Whereas, across the world, more than 245,000 survivors of the Holocaust demonstrate
resilience against all odds by continuing to pass on their culture, traditions and faith in the face
of persecution; and
Whereas, educating ourselves about the events leading up to and during the Holocaust,
including the role of the United States, is part of how we ensure that this horror never happens
again; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion and
strives to be a place of safety and respect for Jewish communities, their faith, traditions and
ways of life; and
Whereas, honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an opportunity to
recommit ourselves to standing against government actions or inactions which dehumanize,
displace, and bring violence to any group of people, religion, age, race, ability or sexual
orientation,
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby proclaim January 27 , 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance
Day in St. Louis Park.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 20th day of January 2026.
_________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Presentation: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation observing Winter Salt Week
Recommended action: Mayor to read the proclamation.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: The City of St. Louis Park joins other local governments across the region in
recognizing Jan. 26 through Jan. 30 as Winter Salt Week. Winter Salt Week is an annual effort to
raise awareness about the environmental impacts of deicing salt and to promote its responsible
use. Residents, businesses and city departments are encouraged to participate in activities and
initiatives that highlight best practices for winter maintenance. These strategies focus on
maintaining safe travel conditions while minimizing excess salt application, protecting local
waterways and infrastructure. By working together, the community can improve winter safety
while reducing long-term environmental harm. This year, the city will be engaging in the
following events during Winter Salt Week for Jan. 26 through Jan. 30, 2026:
•Post social media messaging on smart salting (Instagram, Facebook and Nextdoor)
•Promote Smart Salting Training: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/
smart-salting-training
•Promote webinars to raise awareness: https://wintersaltweek.org/
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Proclamation
Prepared by: Erick Francis, water resources manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director;
Sarah Schweiger, engineering services manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 3b) Page 2
Title: Proclamation observing Winter Salt Week
Proclamation observing January 26 through 30 as “Winter Salt Week”
Whereas, all the salt applied to City of St. Louis Park roadways, parking lots and
sidewalks eventually ends up in our freshwater, affecting lakes, streams and groundwater; and
Whereas, even a small amount of salt—just one teaspoon—can pollute five gallons of
water and affect aquatic life; and
Whereas, winter maintenance best practices not only protect our freshwater resources,
but also minimize damage to infrastructure and property and reduce harm to aquatic plants
and animals while maintaining public safety; and
Whereas, raising awareness among residents, businesses and city departments about
the responsible use of deicing salt is essential to balancing public safety with environmental
stewardship; and
Whereas, Winter Salt Week serves as an opportunity to educate our community on
smart salting practices, including effective application methods and environmental
considerations; and
Whereas, the residents and businesses of St. Louis Park can make meaningful
contributions to salt pollution reduction by learning about smart salting practices, engaging in
safe winter driving and hiring trained service providers; and
Whereas, City of St. Louis Park is committed to promoting winter maintenance
strategies that ensure public safety while protecting the health of our freshwater resources for
present and future generations; and
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Jan. 26-30, 2026, as Winter Salt Week in the City of St.
Louis Park.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 20th day of January 2026.
_________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Presentation: 3c
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of donations
Recommended action: Mayor announce and express appreciation for the following donations
to the city and listed on the consent agenda.
From Donation For
281 Individuals (listed in consent item
5a, exhibit A) $4,060 Donations to support the Access to
Fun program
Westopolis $2,500
Donation for Jason West to attend the
Sports Events & Tourism Association
Symposium
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
Study session meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Dec. 8, 2025
The meeting convened at 8:06 p.m.
Council members present: Margaret Rog, Lynette Dumalag, Sue Budd, Tim Brausen, Yolanda
Farris, Mayor pro tem Paul Baudhuin
Council members absent: Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen),
community engagement coordinator (Mr. Coleman), planning manager/deputy community
development director (Mr. Walther)
Guests: Ebony Dumas and Candida Gonzalez, Forecast Public Art; Marcell Walker, Bolton &
Menk
Discussion item
1. Vision 4.0 final report
Ms. Brodeen introduced the Vision 4.0 final report, describing it as the culmination of a year-
long community engagement effort that represents the voices, priorities and aspirations of the
St. Louis Park community for the next ten years. She thanked the consultant team from
Forecast Public Art and Bolton & Menk, staff members Mr. Coleman and Mr. Walther, the
community committee members, and the thousands of residents who participated. Ms.
Brodeen noted that the report would serve as a foundation to help inform future council
strategic decisions beginning in early 2026.
Ms. Dumas, Director of Planning and Engagement at Forecast Public Art, introduced herself,
Mx. Gonzalez and Mr. Walker from Bolton & Menk, a multi-regional engineering and planning
firm. She explained that their team developed and executed a human-centered and
comprehensive engagement strategy, collecting qualitative and quantitative data from over
3,000 comments and pieces of feedback. Ms. Dumas emphasized that their approach was
distinct from previous visions because they worked with local artists throughout the entire
process to meet people where they were.
Ms. Dumas provided a high-level overview of the key findings, which included safety,
infrastructure, sustainability, investment in community and belonging, and a balance of
attainable and affordable housing. She explained that the goals of the community involvement
plan included providing clear information about the process, exploring the community's
evolving identity, identifying aspirations and recommendations, gathering information from
diverse voices with a focus on underrepresented groups, providing various ways for community
members to share views, utilizing cost-effective methods and employing diverse methods with
targeted outreach.
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: Study session meeting minutes of December 8, 2025
Mx. Gonzalez, community engagement lead with Forecast Public Arts, presented the
engagement timeline and methods. The process began in fall 2024 with the executive
committee visioning sessions. The community engagement phase followed in February 2025
with ambassador cohort sessions.
The ambassador cohort consisted of 35 participants who met three times to develop the
questions that would be asked throughout the community engagement phase. Mx. Gonzalez
emphasized that it was important for St. Louis Park residents and stakeholders to create these
questions rather than the consultants. The resulting questions ranged from youth-oriented
prompts like "2040 SLP in-and-out list" to broader questions about supporting the next
generation.
Mx. Gonzalez detailed the various engagement methods and their results. The online
community survey asked three questions and received 633 individual responses, which
exceeded expectations. Community conversations were facilitated discussions held in homes or
places of worship, reaching 96 participants and focusing on quality of responses rather than
quantity. Mobile pop-up engagements included four artist pop-ups and 15 additional staff
tabling events throughout summer and fall.
The artist pop-ups featured Jess Bergman Knight doing enameling at the July 3rd fireworks at
Aquila Park, Street Corner Letterpress at Skatepalooza and back-to-school events, and Peter
Haakon Thompson's mobile sign shop at Movies in the Park. Mx. Gonzalez noted that the July
3rd event was particularly hot and muggy, and the art fair pop-up was unfortunately rained out.
At all artist pop-ups, engagement tables were set up to collect additional feedback through
questions and post-it notes.
Three open houses were conducted: a virtual open house in August 2025, a Welcoming Week
open house at Aquila Park, and tabling at St. Louis Park High School's back-to-school night. At
these events, preliminary data from previous input was presented to gather feedback on
emerging themes.
Mr. Walker presented the engagement statistics, showing that mobile engagement comprised
69% of total outreach, with 2,336 total touchpoints. The online survey accounted for 27% of
outreach and provided quantitative data, while community conversations represented 4.1%. He
noted that mobile pop-ups yielded primarily qualitative feedback about community desires for
St. Louis Park's future.
Demographic data from 729 combined survey and community conversation responses showed
age distribution with 26-27% under 34 years old, and even distribution between 45-54 and 55-
64 age groups. Mr. Walker noted that not all participants provided age information as it was
self-determining. Ethnicity data showed participation from BIPOC community members that
aligned well with St. Louis Park's demographics, including African American, Latino, Asian and
Jewish residents. Some participants chose not to provide ethnicity information as it was a write-
in field.
Gender data showed 83% female participation, which Mr. Walker acknowledged was unusually
high compared to his 16-17 years of experience in community engagement. Ms. Dumas clarified
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that demographic data was only consistently collected from online surveys and community
conversations, representing 724 of the total 2,000+ touchpoints, as mobile pop-ups did not
systematically collect demographic information.
Mr. Walker then presented the five key themes and recommendations, categorized as
aspirational (‘north star’ goals), dynamic (flexible to changing demographics and information),
and responsive (nuanced, human-centered aspects specific to disaggregated feedback).
Theme 1 - Safety: Creating a community where all people are and feel safe. Mr. Walker noted
that safety feedback existed on a spectrum from those feeling very safe to those wanting
increased safety. The aspirational goal was to foster a holistic community-wide ecosystem of
safety rooted in trust, prevention and well-being for all. Dynamic recommendations included
continuously adapting the city's public safety model to include and fund non-officer responses
for mental health, social services, and non-emergency calls. Responsive recommendations
focused on investing in systemic strategies to build and rebuild trust between public safety and
the community and prioritizing ongoing investment in safe infrastructure through traffic
calming measures and protected bike lanes.
Theme 2 - Infrastructure: Elevating systems that connect and move the city. The aspirational
goal was to design city systems prioritizing accessibility, safety, mobility, and the needs of bike
riders, pedestrians and transit users, not just vehicle speeds. Feedback indicated that
infrastructure often prioritized vehicles over pedestrians, particularly concerning given the
city's walkable amenities and parks. Dynamic recommendations included accelerating
implementation of the city's bike and pedestrian network plan. Responsive recommendations
focused on prioritizing systemic traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements in all
neighborhoods, responding to community-identified hotspots, ensuring equal distribution of
sidewalk and crossing investments, and continuously investing in invisible infrastructure
including high-speed broadband, water systems and sewer maintenance.
Theme 3 - Sustainability: Leading as a responsible steward of natural and financial
environments. Mr. Walker explained that stewardship discussions encompassed both
environmental and fiscal considerations. The aspirational goal positioned St. Louis Park as a
bold and recognized leader in climate action and environmental sustainability. Council Member
Rog interjected to emphasize "continue to be a leader," which Mr. Walker acknowledged.
Dynamic recommendations included accelerating climate action plan implementation through
renewable energy adoption, green infrastructure expansion and citywide waste reduction.
Responsive recommendations focused on actively protecting, enhancing, and expanding the
city's natural assets including tree canopy, parks and waterways while ensuring equitable
access to green space. Mr. Walker noted strong support for maintaining and building out
existing green spaces and recreational facilities as a key reason people remain in the
community. A dynamic fiscal recommendation emphasized maintaining balanced, transparent
financial stewardship for long-term fiscal health.
Theme 4 - Community and Belonging: Fostering a vibrant, connected, and inclusive community
where everyone belongs. The aspirational goal was to cultivate a city rich in social
infrastructure through investment in vibrant, accessible, active public spaces, events and
cultural programming that bring people together and foster belonging. Dynamic
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recommendations included fostering a thriving, diverse local economy by supporting small
businesses, simplifying processes for entrepreneurs, and actively recruiting restaurants, retail
and arts organizations that create third spaces for community connections. Responsive
recommendations focused on systematically embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and
belonging principles into all city operations.
Theme 5 - Housing and Affordability: Ensuring a diverse and attainable range of housing
options for all. The aspirational goal ensured St. Louis Park as a community where people of all
income levels and life stages can find and maintain affordable homes. Mr. Walker noted that
housing feedback varied by demographics, with some seeking affordable elderly housing while
newer families looked for suitable housing options. Affordable housing didn't always mean the
lowest price but rather housing suitable for community needs across a wide range. Dynamic
recommendations included systematically increasing housing supply diversity, particularly the
"missing middle" housing by encouraging diverse housing types. Responsive recommendations
addressed systemic barriers to building wealth through developing and promoting accessible,
equitable homeownership programs. Mr. Walker shared an anecdote about a resident who
praised the city's home improvement loan program that allowed them to stay in St. Louis Park
and build equity through low-interest loans. Additional dynamic recommendations focused on
expanding and promoting programs protecting existing affordable units, both market-rate and
subsidized.
Ms. Dumas concluded the presentation by introducing "Vision 4.0: Leading with Love, a Vision
of Connection for St. Louis Park." She explained that after analyzing data with the executive
committee, community committee and reaching over 2,000 people, they added a "Leading with
Love" section to capture feedback that might fall outside the city's direct purview but
represented important resident perspectives. This section invites the council to make
commitments based on resident feedback, acknowledging that while not everything is within
city control, each response and perspective is important and captured in the full report.
Ms. Brodeen outlined next steps, including a request for proposals currently out for the next
phase of strategic priority adoption. Facilitated discussions with council will occur in early 2026,
potentially utilizing part of the annual council retreat. Strategic priorities are targeted for
adoption around March 2026, followed by development of a strategic plan to be rolled out by
June or July 2026.
Mayor pro tem Baudhuin read a statement from Mayor Mohamed, who wished she could
attend. The mayor's statement thanked staff and community participants, noted that Vision 4.0
reflects clear priorities around expanding housing options, improving transportation safety and
mobility, strengthening climate resilience, supporting small businesses and economic vitality,
and continuing investment in neighborhoods, parks and infrastructure. The statement
emphasized the importance of access, belonging and trust in service delivery and decision-
making, and expressed support for the report as providing long-term direction, stronger
accountability and consistent standards for future decisions.
Council Member Farris expressed appreciation for the engagement team's work, particularly
highlighting connections made with young children who were excited to be asked their opinions
about St. Louis Park. She shared an anecdote about a neighborhood child who attended
basketball in the park and met Patrick, wanting to beat him at basketball and even expressing a
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desire to "buy St. Louis Park" and make anyone taller than him unable to live there. Council
Member Farris thanked the team for the hot summer days of engagement at Aquila Park and
noted how nice it was to connect with people walking through the park.
Council Member Budd commended the creativity of engagement methods and locations, noting
they reflected recommendations from council and other sources used in creative ways. She
expressed puzzlement about the skewed female-male participation ratio but appreciated
efforts to reach underrepresented communities. Council Member Budd looked forward to
work-shopping the recommendations.
Council Member Brausen thanked the team for their hard work identifying themes and
directions, noting that all five themes align with current city work while acknowledging room
for improvement and increased focus. He appreciated the detailed report.
Council Member Rog expressed appreciation for the report, particularly the "Leading with Love"
section and its ideas for future councils. She was initially surprised by safety ranking first but
understood after hearing how it encompassed both those feeling safe and wanting to maintain
safety, those viewing surrounding areas as dangerous, and underrepresented communities not
feeling the same safety. She asked about public availability of the report. Ms. Brodeen
confirmed the report is now public and will be posted on the Vision 4.0 webpage the following
day, with stories planned for Park Perspective and distribution through social media and regular
communication channels.
Council Member Rog reiterated her surprise at safety's prominence given current
circumstances but recognized its relevance. Having participated in Vision 3.0, she recalled
feedback that BIPOC people did not feel seen and found it interesting that current themes now
focus on safety and ownership over where people live, showing progress while acknowledging
work remains. Ms. Dumas noted that the report addresses representation, with 41.4% of BIPOC
respondents saying it was most important to see representation in staff, compared to only 14%
of other respondents. Mr. Walker added that trust and rebuilding trust were key themes in
disaggregated BIPOC data.
Mayor pro tem Baudhuin praised the report's writing, flow and design. He found the five
themes both exciting and humbling, recognizing the work required for implementation and
anticipating challenges. He looked forward to reading every word of the report.
Council Member Budd noted that themes were broadened significantly, with safety meaning
more than just police, and housing affordability extending beyond just housing to utility costs,
groceries, and property taxes. She emphasized the importance of retaining the affordability
theme broadly.
Mayor pro tem Baudhuin was not surprised that safety ranked first based on conversations with
residents and door-knocking experiences two years prior. He distinguished between being safe
and feeling safe, noting that regardless of actual safety, if residents do not feel safe, there is an
issue requiring attention.
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Council Member Farris elaborated on safety concerns, describing situations where people of
color walking in neighborhoods prompted police calls, and incidents during COVID when police
were called on kids playing basketball. She emphasized the disconnect between saying
everyone should be able to live and do things in St. Louis Park versus showing it through
actions.
Ms. Dumas encouraged reviewing the appendix which breaks down responses by
neighborhood, showing how different neighborhoods have vastly different perspectives on
safety. Mayor pro tem Baudhuin expressed appreciation for the neighborhood breakdown,
emphasizing St. Louis Park as a city of neighborhoods with strong identity connections.
Council Member Budd asked about varying questions across neighborhoods. Ms. Dumas
explained that three questions were asked consistently, but quotes chosen to exemplify each
neighborhood's responses could come from any of the three questions. Mr. Walker provided an
example from the question "What keeps you in St. Louis Park?" with the response "Our parks
and trails, friendly neighbors, and our shared values" representing that neighborhood's overall
feedback.
Council Member Rog suggested strengthening connections between Vision 4.0 themes and
legislative priorities, particularly for revenue, policy support and missing middle housing
initiatives at the state level. Staff confirmed that priorities are being infused through policy
committee participation to determine legislative positions, with ability to verify alignment
afterward.
With no further discussion and acknowledging the quality of the report as evidenced by
minimal need for robust conversation, Mayor pro tem Baudhuin thanked the consultants for
their work.
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Minutes: 4b
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Jan. 5, 2026
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance.
b. Roll call.
Council members present: Daniel Bashore, Jim Engelking, Sue Budd, Tim Brausen, Yolanda
Farris, Paul Baudhuin, Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Council members absent: none
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), community
development director and interim building and energy director (Ms. Barton), public works
director (Mr. Hall), engineering director (Ms. Heiser), city clerk (Ms. Kennedy), communication
manager (Mr. Sandell), deputy city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal), communications and technology
director (Ms. Smith), HR director (Ms. Vorpahl)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Bashore, to approve the
agenda. The motion passed 7-0.
3. Presentations.
a. Oath of office for newly elected officials
Ms. Kennedy administered the oath of office to those elected at the November 4, 2025
municipal general election: Council Member Bashore (Ward 1), Council Member Engelking
(Ward 2), Council Member Budd (Ward 3), and Council Member Brausen (Ward 4).
Mayor Mohamed welcomed the new council members and recognized several dignitaries
present, including council members from the neighboring Cities of Minnetonka and Hopkins,
former Council Members Rog and Dumalag, and former Mayor Jake Spano. Mayor Mohamed
thanked the family members in attendance for their support of the elected officials.
Council Member Bashore expressed appreciation to city staff for the thorough onboarding
process over the past two months. Council Member Engelking seconded these remarks.
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Council Member Brausen thanked the voters of Ward 4 for giving him the opportunity to serve
again. He also thanked his campaign volunteers and his predecessors on the city council for
their history of good governance.
b. Proclamation observing National Day of Racial Healing
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation declaring Jan. 20, 2026, as the National Day of Racial
Healing for the City of St. Louis Park. She highlighted the city's fourth annual community
gathering focused on healing through youth-led dialogue, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026,
from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at the Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Mayor Mohamed noted the importance of community gathering and sharing as part of the
healing process.
Council Member Farris added that she attended last year's event and found it valuable to
connect with others. She commended the students who facilitated the discussions.
c. Proclamation observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation declaring Jan. 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day
in the City of St. Louis Park, encouraging residents to recommit themselves to Dr. King's dream
through acts of service to others.
Council Member Baudhuin expressed appreciation for the proclamation, noting he learned
about Dr. King during his time as a student in Minneapolis public schools before the national
holiday existed. He highlighted King's work on labor equality and encouraged people to read
"Letter from a Birmingham Jail" on the holiday, emphasizing the letter’s relevance to nonviolent
civil disobedience.
Council Member Budd recognized the BIPOC Employee Resource Group for their support of
both proclamations.
d. Recognition of donations
Mayor Mohamed recognized two donations: $250 from Park Coin in support of the Fire
Department, and $250 from Marshall O'Brien for a donation of food and food preparation for
on-duty police, fire and dispatch personnel.
Mayor Mohamed expressed her thanks on behalf of the city.
4. Minutes
a. Special study session meeting minutes of November 17, 2025
b. City council meeting minutes of December 1, 2025
c. Study session meeting minutes of December 1, 2025
d. Special city council meeting minutes of December 8, 2025
e. City council meeting minutes of December 15, 2025
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Council Member Brausen requested an amendment to item 4e, correcting the spelling of his
name on page 6.
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Baudhuin, to approve
the special study session meeting minutes of Nov. 17, 2025, the city council meeting minutes of
Dec. 1, 2025, the study session meeting minutes of Dec. 1, 2025, the special city council meeting
minutes of Dec. 8, 2025, as presented and the city council meeting minutes of Dec. 15, 2025, as
amended.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Consent items.
a. Resolution No. 26-001 appointing council members to serve as mayor pro tem
b. Resolution No. 26-002 authorizing bank signatories
c. Resolution No. 26-003 declaring city council meeting dates for 2026
d. Resolution No. 26-004 declaring official city newspaper
e. Resolution No. 26-005 declaring official depositories
f. Approve city disbursements
g. Resolution No. 26-006 accepting donations to the fire and police departments
h. Resolution No. 26-007 authorizing final payment for the 2024 Pavement Management
Project (4024-1000) - Ward 2
i. Approve professional services agreement for 2028 Pavement Management project
(4028-1000) - Ward 2
j. Resolution No. 26-008 approving 2026-2028 IAFF #993 labor agreement
k. Approve temporary on-sale liquor license - Beth El Synagogue
Council Member Brausen highlighted item 5i, the Professional Services Agreement for the 2028
Pavement Management Project. He noted how far in advance the city plans for these projects.
He also called attention to item 5j, the 2026-2028 International Association of Firefighters labor
agreement, thanking both staff and the union for reaching an equitable agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Budd, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Public hearings – none.
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and Announcements.
Ms. Keller shared the following announcements:
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• A public meeting regarding proposed redevelopment on the vacant lot at the northwest
corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Highway 100 on Jan. 7 from 6-7 PM at Parkway 25
apartments. The development is proposed to be a 33-unit market-rate apartment
building.
• City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King
Jr. Day. The next regular city council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
• A New Year's gnome hunt in city parks throughout January, with clues provided to help
residents locate them.
Council Member Baudhuin commended the Public Works Department for their excellent snow
removal efforts.
Mayor Mohamed wished everyone a Happy New Year.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting donations to the city to support the Access to Fun scholarship
program
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution accepting donations totaling $4,060 to the
city to support the Access to Fun program.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the donations with restrictions on
their use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expensed.
Two hundred and eighty-one individuals, listed in Exhibit A, graciously donated to the city an
amount of $4,060.00. These donations to the city are for the Access to Fun program, which
provides financial assistance for activities to individuals who are experiencing financial
hardship. The Access to Fun donation program was added in 2023 and allows individuals an
opportunity to donate an amount of their choice towards the financial assistance program.
The city recognizes the importance of recreation, and the health and wellness benefits it
provides to people of all ages and offers financial assistance to participate in our recreation
programs. Here is how the program works:
• A family member who lives, works or attends school in St. Louis Park can receive a
maximum of $200 in fee assistance per calendar year and must pay the first 50% of the
activity/program fee.
• Eligibility is based on family size and household income. The program uses the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development income limits for state, federal and local
programs to determine eligibility.
• Special circumstances will be considered if your income exceeds the guidelines or if there
are other extenuating circumstances.
Financial or budget considerations: These donations will be used to provide individuals
financial assistance to participate in our park and recreation programs.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution and Exhibit A
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, administrative coordinator
Reviewed by: Heidi Batistich, recreation and facilities supervisor
Nikki Friederich, recreation superintendent
Jason T. West, parks and recreation director
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Resolution accepting donations to the city to support the Access to Fun scholarship program
Resolution No. 26 - ___
Approving acceptance of donations in the amount of $4,060 to the
City of St. Louis Park for the Access to Fun financial assistance program
Be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota as follows:
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance
of any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, the donation from 281 individuals is given to the city in the total amount
of $4,060 to support the Access to Fun financial assistance program,
Now therefore be it resolved, by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift
is hereby accepted with thanks and appreciation.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council January 20, 2026:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Donor name Donated amount
Aaron Ankeny $ 20.00
Abbey Rosen $ 15.00
Abbie Muckler $ 20.00
Adam Gulsvig $ 5.00
Adam Wolfe $ 5.00
Alexandra Diaz $ 1.00
Alexandra Michelle Blythe $ 10.00
Ali Van Dam $ 15.00
Alyson Schiller Olson $ 10.00
Amanda J Nickel $ 60.00
Amanda Lee Callahan $ 90.00
Amanda S Lieser $ 5.00
Amie Bergersen $ 5.00
Amy Colleen Rosewall $ 5.00
Amy Kile $ 10.00
Andrea Coronado $ 10.00
Andrea Dye $ 5.00
Andrea Nadel-Tikh $ 9.00
Andrea Williamson $ 20.00
Andy Schultz $ 20.00
Angela Bakke $ 30.00
Angela Farrell $ 1.00
Angeli Wishnow $ 5.00
Angie S Sinclair $ 3.00
Anjali Wilcox Gulsvig $ 5.00
Ann Olson $ 5.00
Anna Caye $ 8.00
Anna Marie Twardowski $ 10.00
Anne Tepper $ 6.00
Annetta P Wilson $ 15.00
Annie Faith Borntrager $ 5.00
Annie Berman $ 5.00
Anthony James $ 70.00
Ashley Bergeron $ 1.00
Ashley La Barbera $ 10.00
Barry Fitzpatrick $ 50.00
Beth Eidenschink $ 25.00
Beth Redmond $ 10.00
Breanna Butler $ 3.00
Breanna Vinoski $ 20.00
Brennan Vance $ 20.00
Brianna A Murugesan $ 60.00
Bridget Catherine Jordan $ 5.00
Britta Dornfeld $ 10.00
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Brittany Lomicka $ 15.00
Brittany Roeser $ 40.00
Brittany Sklors $ 2.00
Brynn Hausmann $ 5.00
Nathan Kirkpatrick $ 5.00
Caitlin Singh $ 145.00
Camey Martinez $ 2.00
Carla Carlson $ 5.00
Carolyn Olson $ 4.00
Carrie Evert $ 10.00
Catherine Fuller $ 3.00
Catlin A Murphy $ 5.00
Chrissy Marty $ 5.00
Christian Jasper $ 10.00
Christine Eddy $ 5.00
Christine Nickels $ 101.00
Claire Scroggins $ 20.00
Courtney Erwin $ 10.00
Dain LaRock $ 2.00
Dana Steinman $ 5.00
Daniel James Rabin $ 30.00
Danielle Olochlainn $ 10.00
Daphne Idelkope $ 10.00
Darby Johnson $ 15.00
David Allen Rohlfing $ 50.00
David Ashling $ 4.00
Deborah Gartenberg $ 25.00
Declan Miles Smith $ 19.00
Denise Schepers $ 9.00
Eduardo Mozqueda $ 5.00
Elisabeth Louise Huey $ 25.00
Elizabeth Engels Morice $ 7.00
Elizabeth Jeffrey $ 10.00
Elizabeth Morinville Sachi $ 10.00
Ellie Krummel $ 10.00
Emily Anleu $ 10.00
Emily Torell $ 5.00
Emily Weiss $ 10.00
Emily Williams $ 25.00
Erin Gonzalez-Bardzinski $ 10.00
Erin Healy Healy Rath $ 20.00
Erin Pisca $ 20.00
Eugene Crandall, IV $ 100.00
Felisha Fox $ 2.00
Grace Mevissen $ 10.00
Grete Goetz $ 5.00
Gudrun Mirick Mueller $ 5.00
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Sarah Edman $ 10.00
Heather Norris $ 2.00
Heidi Czerwiec $ 10.00
Helen D Roach $ 10.00
Hideki Osada $ 10.00
Hillary B Syman $ 10.00
Holly Martin $ 20.00
Imani Jaafar $ 5.00
Jackie Larkins $ 5.00
Jacob Belgum $ 3.00
Jane Geng $ 5.00
Jason R Rackner $ 20.00
Jaydee Lindgren $ 10.00
Jenni Frances Ebert $ 10.00
Jennifer Ann Nelson $ 20.00
Jennifer E Nash $ 114.00
Jennifer Follett $ 5.00
Jennifer L Fink $ 2.00
Jennifer Pelletier $ 1.00
Jess Berthiaume $ 5.00
Jessica Caulum $ 15.00
Jessie Barrett Amodeo $ 2.00
Jessie Berman $ 5.00
Joanna Hargus $ 50.00
Joanna Kindt $ 35.00
Joanna Hicks $ 25.00
Joel Ribnick $ 5.00
John Kostouros $ 5.00
Jomi Kramer $ 5.00
Joram Slager $ 25.00
Joseph Arthur Dobberke $ 50.00
Josh Dubois $ 50.00
Josie Myers $ 5.00
Judith L Tyrer $ 25.00
judy Snitzer $ 4.00
Julia Aletta Wolfe Skalman $ 5.00
Julia Molony $ 5.00
Julia Van Etten $ 35.00
Julie Pelowitz $ 10.00
Julie Schanzenbach Canham $ 10.00
Julie Courneya $ 8.00
Kaitlin J Holm $ 5.00
Karen Jean Wettig O'Neill $ 5.00
kari white $ 10.00
Kat Weeden $ 10.00
Kate Poole $ 10.00
Katherine Arnold $ 45.00
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Katherine Davis Mize $ 14.00
Katherine Eagon $ 5.00
Kathryn Rosengren $ 60.00
Kathryn Wood $ 10.00
Kathy Peter $ 5.00
Katia Holmes $ 10.00
Katie Halverson $ 20.00
Katie Hamre $ 10.00
Katie Hiatt Mattila $ 63.00
Katie Kelly $ 5.00
Katie McMurray $ 5.00
Katie Proell London $ 10.00
Katie Stanley $ 10.00
Katrina Kramlich $ 10.00
Katy Czaia $ 3.00
Katy Snee $ 5.00
Kayla Meyers $ 5.00
Kaylee Anderson $ 5.00
Keala Jo Murray $ 10.00
Kelli M Barsness $ 1.00
Kelli Schmitz $ 5.00
Kelly Peterson $ 15.00
Kelsey Rohde $ 5.00
Kelsey Ruedy $ 10.00
Kris Lynch $ 10.00
Kristin Dorn $ 4.00
Kristy Fabel $ 2.00
Kyle Schroeckenthaler $ 9.00
Laura Creswell $ 3.00
Laura Kotowski $ 2.00
Laura Lambert $ 3.00
Leilani Bloomquist $ 5.00
Lianna McLernon $ 30.00
Linda Jo Hammersten $ 10.00
Linden Weiswerda $ 10.00
Lisa Palmen $ 23.00
Lisa Pomarico $ 10.00
Liz Thorson $ 15.00
Luke M Healy $ 10.00
Lydia Singleton $ 3.00
Madeline Champa $ 2.00
Madeline Jane Jarmola $ 5.00
Maggie Craig $ 3.00
Maggie Shea $ 5.00
Maren K Anderson $ 35.00
Margaret Flaget-Greener $ 2.00
Margaret T Schmidt $ 7.00
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Marshall R O'Brien $ 4.00
Martin Dusaire $ 20.00
Mary Amundson $ 10.00
Mary Elizabeth Kaminski $ 5.00
Mary Lou Jackson $ 5.00
Matthew Tuttle $ 15.00
Matthew Waggenspack $ 12.00
Maura Jeanne Daly $ 5.00
Maura Koelsch $ 5.00
Maureen Hansen $ 5.00
Meagan L Benson $ 5.00
Meegen L Carra $ 5.00
Megan B $ 10.00
Megan Brooks $ 5.00
Megan Dolezal $ 21.00
Megan Overstreet $ 2.00
Megan Swanson $ 6.00
Melanie Lind-Ayres $ 10.00
Melissa Falness $ 15.00
Melissa Knutson $ 20.00
Melissa Peitz $ 20.00
Melissa St. Michaels $ 30.00
Michael Ellwood $ 10.00
Michael James Morrow $ 84.00
Michelle Coleman $ 35.00
Michelle McCambridge $ 20.00
Michona Johns $ 5.00
Mikaela Dornfeld $ 10.00
Miles Silbert $ 5.00
Mindy Bolton $ 5.00
Misha Tikh $ 5.00
Molly Binger $ 5.00
Morgan Maltby $ 10.00
Nadine Michele Babu $ 10.00
Nan Upin $ 5.00
Naomi Loges $ 5.00
Natalie Hansen $ 2.00
Natalie Smith $ 2.00
Nichole Ramalingam $ 8.00
Noel Marie Hemphill $ 1.00
Opal Mattila $ 3.00
Pascalle Audrey Nelson $ 20.00
Patrick Farrell $ 5.00
Patrick Sneed-Griffin $ 39.00
Paula Evensen $ 20.00
Phillip A Elkin $ 5.00
Raven DeFilippo $ 25.00
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5a) Page 8
Title: Resolution accepting donations to the city to support the Access to Fun scholarship program
Rebecca Weisenberger $ 80.00
Renee Baker $ 5.00
Rhiannon Johnson $ 5.00
Robin Sedey $ 2.00
Rochelle Lorenz $ 5.00
Rosemarie Zipoy $ 10.00
Rosie Kellogg $ 10.00
Russell Eide $ 10.00
Russell Fujisawa $ 20.00
Sam Batistich $ 10.00
Sara Moran $ 10.00
Sarah Davis $ 20.00
Sarah Goff-Dupont $ 12.00
Sarah Jane Geistfeld $ 5.00
Sarah Keltner $ 5.00
Sarah Sater $ 2.00
Sarah Sheffield West $ 5.00
Sean Michael Griffin $ 15.00
Shannon Kreisel $ 10.00
Shannon Whicker $ 60.00
Shelby Strauss $ 50.00
Sidney Severson $ 3.00
Sofia Shaw $ 10.00
Sonia Smith $ 20.00
Sonja Marie Johansen $ 10.00
Stacy Bowen $ 5.00
Stephanie Lica $ 2.00
Stephanie Loeschke $ 10.00
Stephanie Phan $ 5.00
Sue Dolquist $ 5.00
Svetlana Vold $ 10.00
Tammy Levi $ 20.00
Tatiana Giraldo $ 6.00
Teni Nagel $ 5.00
Teresa Howard $ 2.00
Thomas Herman $ 10.00
Tiffany Weiss $ 5.00
Tim Lynch $ 18.00
Tim Zismer $ 5.00
Tom Glaser $ 5.00
Traci Elder $ 5.00
Travis Noffke $ 2.00
Travis Tufte $ 10.00
Valerie Jensen $ 70.00
Veasnar Yem $ 15.00
Wendy Anderson $ 10.00
William Rodman $ 10.00
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5a) Page 9
Title: Resolution accepting donations to the city to support the Access to Fun scholarship program
Willow McDoelz $ 10.00
Yvonne Thoits $ 10.00
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting donations to the city for Jason West to attend the 2026 Sports
Events & Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution accepting a donation in an amount not to
exceed $2,500 to the city for Jason West, parks and recreation director, to attend the Sports
Events & Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium in 2026.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the donation with restrictions on its
use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expensed.
Westopolis is graciously donating to the city an amount up to $2,500. The donation is given to
the city for flight, hotel, transportation and per diem-related expenses for Jason West, parks
and recreation director, to attend the upcoming 2026 Sports ETA Symposium in Las Vegas,
Nevada, from April 20 through 23, 2026. Mr. West would attend this event to solicit larger
sporting events to St. Louis Park. Mr. West has attended this event for the past several years
and made many connections with large event organizers. National hockey, flag football and
lacrosse tournaments have made an economic impact on St. Louis Park of over $500,000 per
year. The partnership between the city and Westopolis has proven to be extremely successful.
The city attorney has reviewed this matter. His opinion is that state law permits the payment
of such expenses by this organization, regardless of whether the funds come from primary or
secondary sources. It is treated as a gift to the city and needs to be a resolution adopted by
the city council determining that attendance at this event serves a public purpose and
accepting the gift. The resolution needs to be adopted before attendance at the conference.
Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward the expenses incurred by
Jason West’s attendance at the 2026 Sports ETA Symposium.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, administrative coordinator
Reviewed by: Jason T. West, parks and recreation director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5b) Page 2
Title: Resolution accepting donations to the city for Jason West to attend the 2026 Sports Events & Tourism
Association (ETA) Symposium
Resolution No. 26 - ___
Approving acceptance of donation to the City of St. Louis Park in an amount not
to exceed $2,500 for Jason West to attend the 2026 Sports Events & Tourism
Association (ETA) Symposium
Be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota as follows:
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance
of any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, the donation from Westopolis is given to the city to compensate up to
$2,500 in costs for the city's parks and recreation director, Jason West, to attend the 2026
Sports Events & Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium,
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift
is hereby accepted with thanks and appreciation.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council January 20, 2026:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution establishing 2026 Alley Reconstruction project, approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids – Ward 3
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution accepting the project report, establishing
the 2026 Alley Reconstruction project (4026-1500), approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to pursue the 2026 Alley Reconstruction
project as described in this report?
Summary: This is the ninth year of the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to reconstruct all
gravel and bituminous alleys with concrete. This year's project includes five alley segments in the
Oak Hill neighborhood in Ward 3. The location of these alleys can be found on the map attached
to this report:
• Alley A - west of Oregon Avenue between 31st Street and Minnetonka Boulevard
• Alley B1 - between Nevada and Oregon avenues south of Minnetonka Boulevard
• Alley B2 – west of Nevada Avenue between 31st Street and Minnetonka Boulevard
• Alley C1 – between Maryland and Nevada avenues south of Minnetonka Boulevard
• Alley C2 – west of Maryland Avenue between 31st Street and Minnetonka Boulevard
The project involves reducing stormwater runoff and constructing 10-foot-wide concrete alleys.
Construction is expected to begin in May 2026, with each alley taking between four and six
weeks to complete. All items, including final restoration, are expected to be completed by
October 2026.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the 2026 CIP. Funding will be
provided using pavement management (franchise fees) and stormwater utility funds. Updated
cost estimates come in just under the budget approved in the 2026 CIP. Additional information
on cost and funding can be found later in this report.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Alley location map
Prepared by: Mark Elgaard, engineering project manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5c) Page 2
Title: Resolution establishing 2026 Alley Reconstruction project, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids – Ward 3
Discussion
Background: On Aug. 1, 2016, the city council updated the city's Assessment Policy to no longer
assess property owners for construction of improvements that serve a public benefit. Since
alleys serve a public benefit, the assessment for reconstructing alleys was eliminated, with the
city fully funding the projects using the pavement management fund (franchise fees) and
stormwater utility funds.
There are 21.2 miles of alleys throughout the city. At the time the assessment policy was
updated, 16 miles had a concrete surface and met the minimum standard for an improved
alley. The remaining 5.2 miles of alleys were constructed of either asphalt or gravel and
considered unimproved.
The unimproved alleys require annual maintenance to keep them serviceable. To proactively
address the unimproved alleys, the council directed staff to develop a plan to reconstruct them.
To date, 3.71 miles of the 5.2 miles of unimproved alleys have been reconstructed.
The reconstruction of all unimproved alleys has the following benefits:
• Fixing drainage problems – on many of the alleys, there are areas where drainage is
blocked or runoff drains onto private property. To address these issues, the alleys
require complete reconstruction.
• Reduces erosion – where drainage does work, runoff will wash silt and gravel from the
gravel alleys into the storm sewer system, ending up in ponds, lakes and wetlands.
• Reduces annual maintenance – reconstruction eliminates the need for operations staff
to perform maintenance such as adding gravel and grading the gravel alleys and
patching potholes in the bituminous alleys.
• Improves neighborhood livability – there are times that these alleys are difficult to
traverse, resulting in challenges for all users of the alleys, including solid waste vehicles,
pedestrians, bicyclists and cars.
Present considerations: This is the ninth year of alley reconstruction and the adopted scope in
the CIP includes five alley segments approximately 1,800 feet (0.34 miles) in length. These five
alleys are surfaced with a mix of gravel and bituminous pavement. The project involves
addressing stormwater runoff and constructing 10-foot-wide concrete alleys. There are 56
properties abutting the alleys that will be reconstructed as part of the project.
Public process: An informational meeting was held on Dec. 3, 2025, to view the preliminary
alley reconstruction plans and discuss the proposed construction with community members.
Seven people were in attendance, representing properties adjacent to the four alleys. Feedback
on the project was favorable, with many of the residents looking forward to having the alley
surface paved with concrete.
Financial or budget considerations: The following table outlines the estimated project cost and
anticipated funding sources for this project. The engineer's estimate is approximately 4.6%
below the 2026 CIP. The costs for this project will depend on the bids received. Bids will be
opened on Feb. 19, 2026.
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5c) Page 3
Title: Resolution establishing 2026 Alley Reconstruction project, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids – Ward 3
2026 CIP Engineer's estimate
Construction cost $532,000 $503,939.57
Engineering and administration $80,000 $80,000
Total $612,000 $583,939.57
Funding Sources
Pavement management $397,800 $379,560.72
Stormwater utility $214,200 $204,378.85
Total $612,000 $583,939.57
Next steps: The proposed schedule for the project to facilitate construction completion in 2026:
City council approves plans and orders ad for bid Jan. 20, 2026
Open bids Feb. 19, 2026
City council awards construction bids March 3, 2026
Construction May to October 2026
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5c) Page 4
Title: Resolution establishing 2026 Alley Reconstruction project, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids – Ward 3
Resolution No. 26-___
Accepting the project report,
establishing improvement Project No. 4026-1500,
approving plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement for bids for improvement
Project No. 4026-1500
Whereas, the city council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Project Engineer related to the 2026 Alley Reconstruction on January 20, 2026,
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that:
1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 4026-1500 is hereby accepted.
2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed
in the Project Report.
3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 4026-1500, is hereby established and
ordered.
4. The following alley segments are hereby established and ordered for construction.
Alley A West of Oregon Avenue between 31st Street and Minnetonka Boulevard
Alley B1 Between Nevada and Oregon avenues south of Minnetonka Boulevard
Alley B2 West of Nevada Avenue between 31st Street and Minnetonka Boulevard
Alley C1 Between Maryland and Nevada avenues south of Minnetonka Boulevard
Alley C2 West of Maryland Avenue between 31st Street and Minnetonka Boulevard
5. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under
the direction of the Engineering Director, or designee, are approved.
6. 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 10 days prior to the date and time bids will be
received electronically by the Project Manager and accompanied by a bid bond payable
to the city for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. The electronic bids will only be
available to view after the bids are closed and the city receives the passcode from the
bidding host site.
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5c) Page 5
Title: Resolution establishing 2026 Alley Reconstruction project, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids – Ward 3
7. The Project Manager, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the city council
shortly after the opening 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 January 20, 2026:
Kim Keller, city manager
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution establishing 2026 Alley Reconstruction project, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids – Ward 3 Page 6
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 5d
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting previously awarded grant funds
Recommended action: Motion to accept various grant awards that were not previously
accepted.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept various grant awards that were not
previously accepted?
Summary: After an inventory of city grants was completed, three grants were identified that
were not officially accepted by the city council. This resolution accepts the following grant
awards:
• MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Centering Communities in Canopy
Solutions, $100,000 – extends the reach of the Shade SLP+ program
• Met Council Community Tree Planting, $72,383 – removal and replacement of ash trees
• MN Department of Public Safety Auto Theft grant, $30,000 – purchase of automatic
license plate reader (ALPR) equipment
A new grant management process is now in place that will ensure all grant awards are accepted
by the city council.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Clancy Ferris, legislative & grants analyst
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director;
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5d) Page 2
Title: Resolution accepting previously awarded grant funds
Resolution No. 26-___
Accepting various grant awards
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance
of any donations, including grant awards,
Be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that the following
grant awards are accepted:
• MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Centering Communities in Canopy
Solutions, $100,000 – extends the reach of the Shade SLP+ program
• Met Council Community Tree Planting, $72,383 – removal and replacement of ash trees
• MN Department of Public Safety Auto Theft grant, $30,000 – purchase of automatic
license plate reader (ALPR) equipment
Reviewed for administration:
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Kim Keller, city manager
Attest:
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Adopted by the city council January 20,
2026:
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Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 5e
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing application for the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the application for the U.S
Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
(BUILD) grant program.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to authorize an application for the U.S
Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
(BUILD) grant program?
Summary: The BUILD grant would help support the Oxford and Louisiana Ave Infrastructure
Investment project. This project is needed to repair existing infrastructure, remove barriers to
active transportation and transit, and promote environmental sustainability and climate
preparedness. Staff plan to apply for $9.8 million, or 80% of construction costs. The total
project cost is $15.7 million.
Financial or budget considerations: Currently this project is planned to start construction in
2028 but requires external grants to meet that timeline. The city has requested State Bonding
as well as federal earmarks to fill this gap. The BUILD grant would be another avenue to
completing the project within the next five years. If none of these solicitations result in
additional external support, the project will be moved back to 2031 construction or beyond.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Clancy Ferris, legislative and grants analyst
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5e) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing application for the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant
Resolution No. 26-___
Authorizing application for the US DOT BUILD grant
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, on behalf of its engineering department, desires to
apply for the US DOT BUILD grant to support the Oxford and Louisiana Area Infrastructure
Investment project; and
Be it resolved by the city council (the “city council”) of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota (the “city”) as follows:
1. That the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its engineering department apply for a
US DOT BUILD grant
2. Mayor Nadia Mohamed and City Manager Kim Keller, or successors, are hereby
authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to
implement the project on behalf of the city of St. Louis Park and to be the fiscal agent
and administer the grant.
Reviewed for administration:
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Kim Keller, city manager
Attest:
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Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Adopted by the city council January 20,
2026:
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Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Consent agenda item: 5f
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving 2026-2028 International Union of Operating Engineer Local #49
labor agreement
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving labor agreement between the
city and the International Union of Operating Engineer (IUOE) Local #49 bargaining group,
establishing terms and conditions of employment for three years from Jan. 1, 2026, through
Dec. 31, 2028.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve the labor agreement between the city and
the union?
Summary: Staff have been in active negotiations with the Local #49 union group for several
months. We are pleased to bring this contract before the council for approval. Items listed
follow the approved compensation plans, budget discussions and is a three-year contract
effective Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2028. Our discussions in negotiations were productive
and resulted in this agreement.
Financial or budget considerations: The amount recommended has been included in the 2026
budget and will be used to develop the 2027-2028 budgets.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Rita Vorpahl, HR director
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5f) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving 2026-2028 International Union of Operating Engineer Local #49 labor agreement
Discussion
Background: The city and the Local #49 union group have negotiated and come to agreement
on the following changes to the contract:
• Duration of three years (Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2028)
• General salary increases (GSA) of 3.5% for 2026, and 3% for 2027 and 2028, which is
consistent with the general wage increase for non-union employees
• Minnesota Paid Leave language premium split 50/50 between the employer and the
employee
• Standardized language has been updated across the contract
• GSA language has been added to out of class pay and supplemental pay
Next steps: Staff recommends approval. All items noted above are included within the 2026
budget. More details are available upon request; the proposed contract is on file with the city
clerk.
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 5f) Page 3
Title: Resolution approving 2026-2028 International Union of Operating Engineer Local #49 labor agreement
Resolution No. 26-____
Approving labor agreement between
the City of St. Louis Park and
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local #49
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028
Whereas, the city and the union have reached a negotiated settlement covering the
terms and conditions of a labor agreement as permitted by the State of Minnesota Public
Employees Labor Relations Act; and
Whereas, the city council may enter into such agreements as authorized by its charter,
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the
mayor and city manager are authorized to execute a collective bargaining agreement, City
Contract No. 007-26 between the City of St. Louis Park and IUOE Local #49, effective January 1,
2026, through December 21, 2028.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council January 20, 2026:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: Public hearing for 2026 Pavement Management project (4026-1000) - Ward 1
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take public testimony and close public
hearing. The city council will be asked to act on this project at its meeting on Feb. 2, 2026.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to pursue the pavement rehabilitation, utility
improvements, sidewalk installation and impervious reductions recommended as a part of this
project?
Summary: The annual Pavement Management project rehabilitates several miles of local
residential streets. In 2026, the streets to be rehabilitated are in Pavement Management Area 4
(Bronx Park neighborhood). Street rehabilitation work consists of replacing the existing
bituminous pavement, concrete curb and gutter replacement, utility replacement and sidewalk
repairs.
In addition to reconstructing existing infrastructure, new sidewalk and impervious reductions
are being recommended to be built as part of this project.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city's 2026 capital
improvement plan (CIP) and will be paid for using franchise fees, utility funds and general
obligation bonds (sidewalks). The total cost estimate for the project is $8,460,200, around
$500,000 less than the CIP budget. The lower cost estimate is due to both a reduction in
sidewalk construction and overall construction expenses. Additional information on the
breakdown of the funding can be found later in this report.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment #1 - Project map including staff recommendations
Attachment #2 - Sidewalk segment matrix
Attachment #3 - Community member feedback
Jan. 12, 2026 study session report
Prepared by: Aaron Wiesen, engineering project manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 6a) Page 2
Title: Public hearing for 2026 Pavement Management project (4026-1000) - Ward 1
Discussion
Background: This year’s project will be performed in Area 4 of the city’s eight pavement
management areas. It includes work in the Bronx Park neighborhood.
Information regarding this project was shared with the city council in a written report at the
Jan. 12 study session. The study session report includes recommendations for the elements to
include in this project. A summary of the information in the report:
• Description of the project scope
• Sidewalk segment matrix and recommendations
• Street width recommendations
Financial or budget considerations: The following table outlines the estimated project cost and
anticipated funding sources for this project. Overall, the engineer's estimate is lower than CIP.
CIP Engineer's estimate
Construction cost $7,760,000 $7,356,700
Engineering and administration $1,164,000 $1,103,500
Total $8,924,000 $8,460,200
Funding Sources
Franchise fees $4,002,000 $3,995,400
Water $2,771,500 $2,770,700
Stormwater $989,000 $987,500
Sanitary sewer $207,000 $132,600
General obligation bonds (sidewalks) $954,500 $574,000
Total $8,924,000 $8,460,200
Next steps: The proposed schedule for the project to facilitate construction completion in 2026.
City council public hearing Jan. 20, 2026
City council project decision Feb. 2, 2026
City council awards construction bids April 2026
Construction May to November 2026
2026 Pavement Management Project
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Attachment #2 – Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #1
29th Street – north side
(Louisiana Avenue to Brunswick Avenue)
Data:
Traffic Volumes 130 to 320 vehicles/day
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Street width Existing: 30 feet
Proposed 26 feet
Distance from existing back of curb
to ROW line
14 feet
Permanent easement required? None
Proposed boulevard width 0 to 4 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 2,855 feet (0.54 miles)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk
(property owner snow removal)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 26 trees
Trees removed 4 trees removed
(27 caliper inches total)
Properties adjacent to proposed
sidewalk
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Landscaping impacted 1 property at 2857 Edgewood has private landscaping
in right of way that would be impacted
Existing retaining walls impacted Short existing retaining wall at 2857 Edgewood would
be impacted and either replaced or yard could be
regraded
New proposed retaining walls New retaining wall needed at 2856 Colorado and 2856
Brunswick due to the grade of the existing yard
Miscellaneous Proposed sidewalk would be at the back of curb
between Dakota and Colorado Avenue due to grade of
yards and to protect existing trees. Boulevard width
varies to protect existing trees and ensure adequate
driveway parking lengths
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Financial:
Construction cost $393,000
Cost per linear foot of new sidewalk $138 per linear foot
Staff recommendation
Build in 2026? Yes
The proposed sidewalk would create a continuous
east/west sidewalk connection through the Bronx Park
neighborhood. The sidewalk would provide
accessibility for pedestrians within the immediate area
and feed into the existing sidewalk system. Along with
the proposed street width reduction, the sidewalk
would have minimal impacts to the existing trees.
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Segment #2
27th Street – south side
(184 feet west of Kentucky Avenue to Kentucky Avenue)
Data:
Traffic Volumes NA
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Street width Existing: 28 feet
Distance from existing back of curb
to ROW line
16 feet
Permanent easement required? None
Proposed boulevard width 5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 155 feet (0.03 miles)
Existing sidewalk length 132 feet
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk
(property owner snow removal)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 1 tree
Trees removed 1 tree removed
(7 caliper inches total)
Properties adjacent to proposed
sidewalk
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Landscaping impacted None
Existing retaining walls impacted None
New proposed retaining walls None
Miscellaneous Proposed sidewalk would reduce driveway parking
length to less than 16 feet. Vehicle parked in the
driveway would like block the sidewalk.
Financial:
Construction cost $30,000
Cost per linear foot of new sidewalk $190 per linear foot
Staff recommendation
Build in 2026? No
The proposed sidewalk is not recommended at this
time due to the impacts in the existing right of way.
Sidewalks on 27th Street would be reevaluated when
27th Streets is scheduled for reconstruction in the
future. This would allow more options in the design of
the sidewalk/street to minimize impacts.
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City of St. Louis Park City Council,
I am writing in response to the 2026 Pavement Management Project particularly the west
29th street portion.
I have been a resident of St. Louis Park for over 60 years. I can remember when west 28th
was narrower and then widened. That is why there are numerous retaining was along this
street. Someone had a vision to install a sidewalk, which the City's Public Works maintains
the snow removal. The street parking was eliminated a few years ago to accommodate bike
lanes due to construction on the Cedar Lake trail. I don't ever recall seeing any Bicycles on
this stretch of the roadway. I personally know someone who lived on the SW corner of west
28th street. No parking on the side of her house and a Fire Hydrant on the front boulevard.
Where are your guests and visitors to park? She has since sold but had a really hard time
selling due to the lack of street parking.
We had a fair amount of snow in December 2025, and the city removed the snow from west
28th street. They do a bad job of clearing the snow, not cleaning down to the pavement. First
part of January 2026 and we had warm temperatures causing melting of the remaining
snow on the walk, causing slushy and slippery conditions. I saw several people walking in
the street. The City's website even says they do not salt, sand, or chemically treat the
sidewalks. Website also states there is 116 miles of sidewalks with 52 miles of community
sidewalks being cleared of snow by the city and the remainder by the adjoining property
owner.
This project states that the sidewalk will be on the north side of west 29th street, and that
the snow removal is up to the adjoining property owner. I already have enough snow
removal as I have a front sidewalk, a corner lot sidewalk buried every time the plow goes by,
and a double wide driveway. Why are the people on the North side of the street being
penalized with this responsibility of snow removal, especially with a sidewalk we never
requested? A better plan needs to be come up with as I have enough snow to remove. I
recently had a neighbor offer to pay me to shovel for them. I had to turn them down as I
cannot handle anymore than I already have.
I have been bombarded with construction projects almost every other year for about a
dozen years. First the corner sidewalk was removed and replaced with an ADA compliant
ramp. Then Centerpoint came along and installed a 12" gas main, buried on the north side
of the street right where the proposed sidewalk is to be. In the process they dug up the ADA
ramp again. Then came an Internet provider digging up the front boulevard and they also
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dug up the ADA ramp. Three times? Kind of excessive. Then Centerpoint came along and
dug in the front boulevard and front yard, some cases they dug in the street, to move all
existing gas meters to outside locations.
The year 2024 saw the replacement of the alley on the 2800 block between Edgewood and
Florida Aves. With this project the ally got wider. They had a bad pour on the south end and
needed to redo it. In the process the ally got even wider. The space between the alley and
my driveway is almost non-existent. I have no place-to-place snow. The only place I have is
the boulevard to the east of my driveway for which they want to place a sidewalk. If the
sidewalk goes in, I will have no place to store snow.
I have piece of curb in front of my house that I have requested several times of the city to
replace as it sticks out and gets hit by the plow all the time. This has been 15 years or so in
the making. Finally got an answer as they will not replace it as they don't install that style of
curb. Really?
I have asked the city engineers what the original scope of the west 29th street project was.
They make it sound like it is solely installing a sidewalk . I had also asked what plan B was
and they stated there is no plan B. The project does not call for any sewer or utility
maintenance, so why is this project so blown up. I asked about seal coating the street,
which has not been done in years, and I was told they don't do that anymore. They mill and
fill. Seal coating helps with the longevity of the pavement and is relatively low cost.
The sidewalk installation will entail removal of over a mile of concrete, curb, driveway
aprons, not to mention the newly installed apron to the alley on the 2800 block between
Edgewood and Florida Aves, both North and South ends. All storm sewers and underground
piping will need to be realigned due to the street width being reduced.
Concrete and material are not cheap. Wouldn't it be more cost effective just to
repair/replace curb where need, mill and fill, or seal coat the pavement and move on?
City website also has a map for Sidewalk and Tr ail snow removal. Please look at the map.
The area we are in, the Bronx Park neighborhood, is well concentrated with more than our
share of sidewalks. On this map it also shows that est/wet sidewalks on West 26'", 28th, and
Minnetonka Boulevard are all maintained for snow removal by the city. Not that I advocate
for city removal as I think the job performed is lacking detail. On this map it also shows
several areas in the city that are lacking sidewalks or have none at all. Wouldn't it be wiser
to spend our tax dollars in those areas? In several areas residents don't have sidewalks in
front of their homes or either side of the street. Wouldn't it be nice to let their children play
out on the sidewalk in front of their homes? My former Council member had told me they
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did not have a sidewalk in front of their home and would very much appreciate on. Put one
there. Blackstone and Zarthan come to mind.
Narrowing of streets. The city has invested a lot of money in snow removal equipment. Our
plow truck are equipment with front blades, underbody plows, and side wings. With the
wing out the plow can pretty much clear 2/3 of the street in a single pass. Streets do not get
plowed curb to curb as winter goes on, the streets get narrower, making it more difficult to
get down the street. On west 29th street in particular, on trash collection day there are at
least 3 trucks that need to back down the alley on the 2900 block between Brunswick and
Louisiana just as there is no way for them to exit on the south end. These trucks need extra
space to get turned to maneuver the turn into the alley. Many times, they have pulled into
my driveway. Note also these alleys have a power pole very close to the end that has been
rubbed quite a few times by these trucks. Fire Department has signed off on narrower
streets. Ask then to back down all these alleys 3 times a week with a 4-foot narrower street.
Then see what they say about it.
The condition of the curb and pavement on west 29th street is in relatively good condition.
Could the Engineering department tell or are they just focusing on the complete removal.
Many of our streets, or I should say north/south Avenues, are in bad condition. Bad mainly
for the constant digging performed by the utilities over the last few years. The north end of
the 2800 block Edgewood Avenue is crumbling from all this abuse. The City's website
states that the area is due for a refresh, but not until 2028. Really? The north/south avenues
are in worse shape than the east/west streets so why are we not doing the avenues first?
So, Edgewood Avenue is slated for construction in 2028. Does anyone realize that
Hennepin County is redoing Minnetonka Boulevard during this time frame? I attended the
county's open house in which it was stated that this is a three-year project starting in 2027.
First year will be to let the utilities do their work, then on to the rest from Highway 100 west
out past Te xas Avenue. Will these construction projects conflict with each other. During the
Minnetonka project it is sure to increase traffic significantly along west 29th street.
The proposed sidewalk will remove parking on my side of the street. Why is the removal of
parking the first on the list?
This proposal goes against everything the committee approved of years ago for Connect
the Park. That too is listed on the City's website and is still in place. When that first came
out, I was assured that sidewalks would not be on west 29th street, now this proposal.
Several years ago, a petition was filed to have a stop sign added east/west at the
intersection of 29th and Edgewood Ave. It was granted. About a year later the residents st
the intersection of 29th and Florida like the idea so they filed their own petition. The city
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came out and installed a stop sign on west 29 th street going east/west. In the same action
the stop signs at the intersection of 29th and Edgewood were moved to the north/south.
When questioned why it was moved as we had filed the petition, the response was that the
city had decided to Basket Weave the intersections, basically every other block. Why is this
reason not being carried over to the sidewalks too? Every other block. West 25th street,
West 28th street, and Minnetonka Boulevard. We don't need one on West 29th Street.
This pr oject will also shorten my driveway as well as many of my neighbors too.
As you can tell I am very much against any major construction on west 29th street other
than concrete repair, mill and fill, or seal coating. I feel it is an added expense that the city
should not incur and use their funds more wisely.
I respectfully request that you vote no on the proposed sidewalk on west 29 th Street.
Please find 2 attachments from the Website containing the capital improvement plan and
the Sidewalk and Trail Snow removal.
Thank you,
Jon Simonson
St. Louis Park. MN 55426
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Aaron Wiesen
Subject:RE: issues re 29 street pavement project and tues 21 meeting
From: Kathilyn Solomon >
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2026 1:51 PM
To: budd@stlouisparkmn.gov <budd@stlouisparkmn.gov>; Daniel Bashore <dbashore@stlouisparkmn.gov>; Jim
Engelking <jengelking@stlouisparkmn.gov>; Paul Baudhuin <pbaudhuin@stlouisparkmn.gov>; Tim Brausen
<TBrausen@stlouisparkmn.gov>; Yolanda Farris <yfarris@stlouisparkmn.gov>
Cc: Nadia Mohamed <NMohamed@stlouisparkmn.gov>
Subject: issues re 29 street pavement project and tues 21 meeting
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Dear Daniel and City Council Members,
First, I'm wishing you safety, safe harbor in
your hearts, enough space in your hearts to hold
all the grief, outrage, and still love and take
right action. And I'm so sorry to anyone who is
an immigrant, of color, or in particular muslim,
for the way white people from ICe and the
lawlessness of the president are targeting them.
May a leader emerge such as Martin Luther King,
whose wisdom, spiritulity, faith, and courage
guided so many to good and transformation of at
least some of the sickness in our nation.
Dont stop now! this is the important stuff --
please read and confirm to me you have gotten
this note--I don't think i will meet you in
person due to cancer treatment on tuesday, the
20, but if there is a way for me to be there,
i'll be. meantime, you have this note.
I am against the narrowing of the street on 29th and against the addition of a sidewalk.
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i ask you to either to table your vote relative to the 29th street corridor proposed narrowing and
“evaluation” regarding sidewalks, until you are clear about whether a sidewalk will be installed. There
is simply not enough information without the knowledge about sidewalk plans for 29 street for you to
determine the impact of the street narrowing.
It leaves a big unknown open. if you are going to go ahead with the sidewalk then i want to be street
narrowed. But if you are NOT going to add the sidewalk, there is no need for one on this nonbusy
street, then i DON’T want the street narrowed. Do you see the bind this puts people like me in on 29th
street? Table the vote and make a decision first on whether you want to install sidewalks, then
determine the width of street.
How can the city engineers and council ask me, whose house is not 20 feet from the curb, to vote to
narrow the street to 26 feet as proposed when i don’t know your thinking on whether you will input a
sidewalk or not? I don;t have enough information to make an informed decision of future potential
impact.
i’m voting no for narrowing the street on the assumption (no fact here because city
engineering hasnt come up with a definitive yet) that there will be no sidewalk. But if there IS a
sidewalk and the street is not narrowed, the sidewalk will be less than 10 feet from my front
door and windows. And if there is a sidewalk planned (which is up in the air right now)
definitely, then i would want the sidewalk narrowed.
Why?
A nonnarrowed street or a street narrowed at 28 feet will have a sidewalk not 10 feet from my
south side of my house. You would be lopping off many neighbors property with the public
sidewalk 10 feet or even less from their homes. Would you like to live that close to sidewalk?
Additional impacts, i have gleaned from neighbors i have spoken to, they are against, the one to my
west and to my east on the north corners are against, as are several others I spoke to at a gathering
for the public.
Please note, i have a serious medical condition and am being treated for it at the cancer center and
have been unable to get out and organized neighbors like i would otherwise. I am having treatment
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on the 20, and it’s unlikely i can make the meeting on that night, so please distribute this note to all
council members and Aaron.
I did send a note to bronx next door, belatedly, (sat night), and have rec’d an email and 5 “likes,”
which in this case indicates 5 additional people other than those i have spoken to directly, which are
seven other neighbors, are against the narrowing.
Impacts of the narrowing:
See the two pics i have included of our street in winter, and how narrow and icey
the street is already; imagine with it having four more feet lopped off the dangerous impact for
cars and even the neighbors on the south side of the street getting into their cars?
No parking on north side of 29th Street
Narrow street from 30 - 26 feet (29th being the only street designated)
Sidewalks uncertain (nowhere could i find in the city communications or on their
website exact information except “sidewalks to be evaluated” but I looked it up elsewhere and
it seems that
sidewalks with boulevards in SLP are about 9 feet wide)
Property w/in 15 feet of the curb “likely are in the public right of way,” so
will be ripped up
Winter narrows roads two feet more (drive Alabama and see)
27th street is where they narrowed and sidewalked. It’s unsafe. Especially on south
side
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Expect to lose between 6-10 feet of property
Trees/greenery will be destroyed, including pollinator gardens
Taxpayers expense this project. And shoveling – those on the north side, in addition
to shoveling the driveway fronting your alley, the public sidewalk, and your driveway, and you
know the plows come several times on snowy days lumping snow on the bottoms of sidewalks
and driveways, will need to shovel even more!
Infirm and elderly will have a harder time with this
Cars already go slow here but now the narrowness will create more problems and the
potential for more accidents.
Parking large vehicles on the street will cause them to be in danger of being hit
in winter
29th street is not a busy street. Cars don’t come racing by. It’s not a well-used street, for traffic.
There’s plenty of room for people with dogs, strollers, bikes and the like, to walk along the avenue
safely. I have never seen an accident on this corridor. There are also plenty of stopsigns so no one
drives fast along this street– they simply can’t like they can on 28 or on dakota.
The proposal will actually be more dangerous for people, and if you have ever taken a walk along
27th street, or the narrow Alabama you’ll see what I mean. These roads are extremely narrow –
maybe 26 feet, i have not measured – with 27th having a sidewalk on the north side.
Please leave the streets alone. The cost differential are not that different, when all is taken into
account including sidewalks and the impact on those who need to shovel and the elderly and the
disabled. Just let whatever underground utility pipe work that must be done get done, and leave the
rest as is.
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See my belatedly delivered note to citizens on sunday of this past week. Someone else delivered the
notes and when they came back to me, they said the people who answered the door were all in
agreement with my point of view. Also please note, the city is under siege, why not hold off on the
planning of narrow roads and sidewalks and point that in directions where it is truly needed and will
be welcome?
Sincerely and with gratitude in advance for your serious consideration of my concerns,
Kathilyn Solomon
PS feel free to phone or email me with questions
XXX
NOTE TO NEIGHBORS
Good day, neighbors on 29th Street, from Brunswick to Louisiana,
I urge you to attend the Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6 pm, SLP city council meeting call for public comments on
the proposed narrowing of 29th street from 30 feet to 26 feet from Brunswick to Louisiana, or email
and phone your council member of your wishes asap.
Other streets will also be impacted by the city’s plan, but none as significantly as 29th Street. I live on
the north side of 29th Street and am against the narrowing project and ask you to immediately let the
city council know your thoughts.
Our representative, Daniel Bashore, wants your input, per my conversation with him. He will take take
into account what the people want. So we need to speak up. You can call Council member Daniel
Bashore today and email him as well:
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Phone: 6125235702 Email: dbashore@stlouisparkmn.gov
Also contact Aaron the city engineer. Ask that he bring these messages to the council meeting on
Tuesday the 20 at 6.
AWiesen@stlouisparkmn.gov 9529242673
A big unknown with the pavement plan for neighbors on 29th street is that the city is evaluating the
issue of sidewalks ONLY AFTER the vote. So, if council votes to narrow the street by 2 feet, and then
later add sidewalk, you will lose 7 feet plus (remember, the right of way from the slp engineering
literature says you will likely have ripped up 15 feet from your curbline on 29th street). If the council
votes to narrow 4 feet to 26 feet, then you’ll lose 5 feet plus. It’s confusing, and because of this
ambiguity, people may be inclined to support the project out of fear of losing even more right of way
down the road.
I personally want no narrowing no sidewalk. At the same time, if they are going to vote to pass
the project, then I would want the most narrowing so you lose the least right of way. If you are
against the project include both conditions in your notes, in your spoken word, in your phone
call messages.
Several near neighbors are against street narrowing. My ability to help organize has been hampered
due to the heavy duty medical drugs I’ve been on. And engineering was unwilling to share my email
w those who called in or post my thinking on their site.
Impacts:
No parking on north side of 29th Street
Narrow street from 30 - 26 feet (29th being the only street designated)
Sidewalks uncertain (nowhere could i find in the city communications or on their
website exact information except “sidewalks to be evaluated” but I looked it up elsewhere and
it seems that
sidewalks with boulevards in SLP are about 9 feet wide)
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Property w/in 15 feet of the curb “likely are in the public right of way,” so
will be ripped up
Winter narrows roads two feet more (drive Alabama and see)
27th street is where they narrowed and sidewalked. It’s unsafe.
Expect to lose between 6-10 feet of property
Trees/greenery will be destroyed, including pollinator gardens
Taxpayers expense this project. And shoveling – those on the north side, in addition
to shoveling the driveway fronting your alley, the public sidewalk, and your driveway, and you
know the plows come several times on snowy days lumping snow on the bottoms of sidewalks
and driveways, will need to shovel even more
Infirm and elderly will have a harder time with this
Cars already go slow here but now the narrowness will create more problems and the
potential for more accidents.
Others I have spoken to point out that they have a trailer they park on the one side of the street, and
there is nowhere else to park it, in particular in winter.
29th street is not a busy street. Cars don’t come racing by. It’s not a well-used street, for traffic.
There’s plenty of room for people with dogs, strollers, bikes and the like, to walk along the avenue
safely. I have never seen an accident on this corridor.
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The proposal will actually be more dangerous for people, and if you have ever taken a walk along
27th street, or the narrow Alabama you'll see what I mean. These roads are extremely narrow -
maybe 26 feet, i have not measured -with 27th having a sidewalk on the north side.
The reduced costs in upkeep is not a significant factor as far as I'm concerned, relative to ripping out
15 feet right and cost of installing sidewalk, and even over time it doesn't make sense.
It's important to make your voice known and we have very little time. You can DM me here and I will
get your words to Daniel monday, the deadline for getting your words heard by the council. Note
you will be given 3 minutes to speak, and our time on the agenda will likely come around 630.
Thanks, Kathilyn Solomon
PS one more thing - i took some photos last night of the street and it's quite dangerous and narrow
alreaady due to the winter weather! Take a look!
Kathilyn Solomon
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Aaron Wiesen
From:Justin Gondeck
Sent:Monday, January 19, 2026 8:20 PM
To:Daniel Bashore; Aaron Wiesen
Subject:Feedback on Boulevard and Street projects in the Bronx Neighborhood.
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Hello,
I am writing as a homeowner at the corner of Kentucky Avenue and 29th Street regarding
the proposed 2026 Pavement Management Project. I appreciate the City’s ongoing efforts
to maintain infrastructure, and I support necessary street rehabilitation. However, I am
opposed to the proposed road narrowing and sidewalk addition as currently presented for
this intersection.
The changes proposed would result in a significant loss of usable yard space and a
meaningful reduction in privacy for our property. As a corner lot, these impacts are
disproportionate and permanent. Once boulevard space is converted to pavement and
sidewalk, there is no practical way to restore it, and the character of our property is
fundamentally altered. Additionally, it appears several trees and existing fencing
structures will need to be removed along the proposed path of this construction. What is
the plan to replace these, and who is financially responsible?
More importantly, it is not clear what specific problem these changes are intended to
solve. The City has not demonstrated that 29th Street at this location has a documented
safety issue, traffic problem, or pedestrian demand that justifies narrowing the roadway
or adding a sidewalk. Traffic volumes are low, vehicle speeds are already constrained by
neighborhood conditions, and pedestrian use in this area has historically been minimal.
Without clear data showing improved safety outcomes, accessibility gaps, or measurable
operational deficiencies, the proposed changes appear to introduce real and lasting
impacts to homeowners without corresponding public benefit. Road narrowing and
sidewalk installation should be applied where there is a demonstrated need, not as a
default design choice.
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I respectfully ask the Council to reconsider the proposed layout at Kentucky and 29th,
preserve existing boulevard and yard space, and limit the project scope to necessary
pavement and utility work. At a minimum, I urge the City to clearly articulate the
problem being solved and provide evidence that these specific design changes will
deliver meaningful benefits that outweigh the private property impacts.
Thank you for your time and for considering this perspective. I value our neighborhood
and want to see improvements that are both justified and equitable.
-Justin and Sonya Gondeck
Kentucky Ave and 29th Street
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Aaron Wiesen
Subject:RE: 29th street project
From:
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2026 9:28 AM
To: Daniel Bashore <dbashore@stlouisparkmn.gov>
Subject: 29th street project
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I wanted to share my opinion on the project. Regarding sidewalks, I do not think they are necessary, there is a nice
sidewalk on 28th, and on Minnetonka Blvd., so at the most I would walk one block to get to a sidewalk going
east/west. Also, 29th is not a busy road, and people walk their strollers or dogs there because it’s quiet. It seems
that it would be more cost effective to not add sidewalks for one stretch of 29th.
Thank you
Linda Thompson
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Aaron Wiesen
Subject:RE: Support for the narrowing of West 29th Street in Bronx Park
From: Alec Trenda
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2026 11:25 AM
To: Daniel Bashore <dbashore@stlouisparkmn.gov>
Subject: Support for the narrowing of West 29th Street in Bronx Park
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Good Morning Daniel,
I wanted to voice my support for the city's plan to narrow West 29th Street in Bronx Park. However, I think
it is very important that the city adds a sidewalk to the street as well.
I routinely walk from my house on 29th and Georgia to businesses at Dakota and Minnetonka blvd
(Parkway, Speedway, etc). One of the things that I notice is that when I am walking to these locations
cars can pass by closely and I always need to be on the look out for cars when walking down this street.
Also in the wintertime, due to the early sunsets, cars often have difficulty seeing pedestrians when its
dark. For these reasons, I think that a sidewalk would be a wonderful and necessary addition to the
street. Nearby 28th street has a sidewalk and has a lot more foot traffic than 29th. Adding a sidewalk will
improve safety and increase foot traffic on 29th.
I know some people are upset at the idea of losing parking on the north side of the street however, I rarely
see cars parked on the north side of the street. Additionally, narrowing the street will act as a traffic
calming method to naturally incentivize people to reduce speed to make the street safer for bikers and
pedestrians.
However, I don't want people whose property is adjacent to the to lose things like trees or gardens due to
construction or easements. So I think maximizing the narrowing of the street to make room for a sidewalk
without the need to reduce adjacent property is a good idea.
Thanks,
Alec
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Aaron Wiesen
To:Debra Heiser
Subject:RE: 29th Street Sidewalk
From: Rachael Bentley
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2026 6:35 PM
To: Daniel Bashore <dbashore@stlouisparkmn.gov>
Subject: 29th Street Sidewalk
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Hi Daniel,
It was very nice meeting you and Marty at the Dakota Dog Park last month! My dog, Molly, and I were just there
earlier today and several of us dog owners were utilizing the new shelter for some much needed wind protection.
I’m writing to you this evening on an unrelated topic—the proposed pavement plan for 29th Street from Brunswick
to Louisiana. I am opposed to the narrowing of the street and addition of a sidewalk on 29th. I live on the northwest
corner of 29th and Jersey, and would be directly negatively impacted by this project. Bronx Park neighborhood is
already very walkable, given that we have sidewalks on 28th and Minnetonka as well all the perpendicular streets.
In the winter, I would argue that 29th is occasionally the most walkable because it is one of the only streets
without a sidewalk meaning that it gets fully plowed, and since it is a wide road with minimal car traffic, it provides
a nice clear shoulder to walk on. Snow removal is already tricky for me because I have a very small yard and run
out of space to put snow. Typically the plows leave snow from the alley next to my garage on 29th and snow from
Jersey in my front side yard along 29th. Narrowing 29th Street for me would mean further decreasing my already
small yard space in a part of my yard that gets piled high with snow, in favor of a sidewalk that I’m not sure how I
would clear. There is a chance that I would need to move my fence, which would be costly for me personally and it
would decrease my yard size which would take play space away from Molly. This project would mean that parking
was no longer available on the north side of 29th, which on my corner would take away the most convenient
parking for my house and would lead to increased congestion on Jersey. This congestion would be particularly bad
during weekday evenings in the summer months when 29th Street between Idaho and Jersey is full of cars due to
the kids soccer and baseball leagues that use Bronx Park.
I recognize that much careful consideration has already gone into this proposition and I trust that you and the rest
of our city council will make the decision that is best for our community. However, I wanted to share my opinion as
someone who would be directly impacted by this project, as it is one that seems positive on its surface but has
many drawbacks for those of us who live on 29th. I unfortunately will have to work the evening of Tuesday, January
20th and do not think that I will be able to attend the city council meeting, but please feel free to share this email
with whomever it may concern and please reach out if you have any questions for me.
Best,
Rachael
Rachael Bentley
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Aaron Wiesen
Subject:RE: narrowing of Brunswick Av S
From: Pat Kripps
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2026 7:10 PM
To: Daniel Bashore <dbashore@stlouisparkmn.gov>
Subject: narrowing of Brunswick Av S
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Unfortunately I can’t attend the meeting on the 20th.
But, I have thoughts to share:
We reside on the 2700 block of Brunswick Av S
I can’t understand the reasoning to change our street from 30 feet to 28 feet. What a nuisance this is going to be,
especially in winter.
Will a foot be taken from each side of the street?
As it stands currently at 30 feet, I have watched emergency vehicles trying to navigate down the street in the winter
and at times it is almost impossible. I measured from the curb to where the plow cleans the street and there was
at least a foot or more that the plows don’t plow to the curb. And you are going to take away another 2 feet
away? That is ludicrous. Not sure who thought up this idea, or why, but my husband and I are totally opposed to
this. We can’t for any reason see how this makes any sense.
We are voicing our opinions as a no for this project. Please take this into consideration.
Pat and Dick Kripps
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Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
Recommended action: Provide input to develop the final vision 4.0 strategic priorities.
Policy consideration: There is no policy question for the council to consider. As the council
prepares to set the strategic priorities, this initial facilitated discussion will help frame the work
and guide the development of the final priorities.
Summary: The final Vision 4.0 engagement report was accepted by the city council on Dec. 8,
2025. The second phase of Vision 4.0 will continue with facilitated conversations to guide the
city council as they work to set the final set of strategic priorities.
During this study session, an external consultant, TerraLuna Collaborative, will lead the city
council through a facilitated discussion that will serve as an initial conversation to determine
the new set of strategic priorities.
The council will have an additional conversation during their annual council retreat in February
2026 and adopt the final set of strategic priorities in March 2026. After the city council adopts
the new set of strategic priorities, the consultants and staff will work to develop an actional
strategic plan.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Study session pre-read
Prepared by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
Discussion
Background: Since 1995, the City of St. Louis Park has demonstrated a deep commitment to
engaging residents, community organizations, businesses and partners through three extensive
ten‑year visioning processes. These efforts have been instrumental in shaping a vibrant,
cohesive community and have led directly to operational changes and policy development.
Operational changes have included revising council reports, budget discussions and
communications to align with strategic priorities, while policies such as the city’s
comprehensive plan, “Connect the Park” and the Climate Action Plan were informed and
strengthened by visioning outcomes. Full reports from each of these visioning processes are
available online through the City of St. Louis Park.
Between March and September 2025, the city engaged approximately 1,600 residents through
surveys and small group discussions. This outreach prioritized hearing from diverse voices,
including youth, renters and BIPOC residents. Through this engagement, several high-level
themes emerged:
• Safety: Creating a community where all people in the area feel safe.
• Infrastructure: Building and maintaining connected, reliable and people-first public
spaces.
• Sustainability: Leading as responsible stewards of our natural and financial environment.
• Community and belonging: Fostering a vibrant, connected and inclusive community
where everyone belongs.
• Housing and affordability: Ensuring a diverse and attainable range of housing options for
all.
On Dec. 8, 2025, the city council was presented the final Vision 4.0 report, which provided a
comprehensive overview of the engagement methods used, present community profile data
highlighting who participated, underscored the key themes and feedback gathered, and offered
data-driven recommendations to inform the next stage of the visioning process.
Present considerations: After a public Request For Proposal process (RFP), the city has selected
TerraLuna Collaborative to lead the next phase of the Vision 4.0 process. The team includes
Kate Nobel, Edwin Nelson and Nadia Akhtar. They will lead the council through a series of
facilitated discussions to determine the new set of strategic priorities and then work with staff
to develop a strategic plan based upon the new and adopted strategic priorities.
Attached to this report is a memo from TerraLuna Collaborative that provides additional
background, details and pre-reading for the council in preparation for the facilitated discussion
during this study session.
Next steps: The council will have an additional conversation during their annual council retreat
in February and adopt the final set of strategic priorities in March. Staff will then develop an
actional strategic plan that includes goals and metrics based upon the newly adopted set of
strategic priorities.
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
The following is an anticipated timeline of the next steps in the process:
February 2026 Additional facilitated conversation during the city council’s annual
retreat.
March 2026 The city council adopts new strategic priorities.
March – June 2026 Staff, in collaboration with TerraLuna Collaborative, develop a
strategic plan based upon new strategic priorities.
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
St. Louis Park City Council - Study Session
January 20, 2026 | TerraLuna Collaborative
Laying the Groundwork for Setting Strategic Priorities
Meeting Objectives
By the end of the session, we will have…
●Clarity on the “why’ behind this project
●A shared understanding of Vision 4.0 themes and how they relate to current strategic
priorities
●A documented list of key questions/concerns to carry into the retreat design
●Agreement (or clear next steps) on the format/structure for strategic priorities
●A preliminary sense of Council’s alignment on emerging priorities (areas of strong
agreement + areas needing refinement)
About TerraLuna Collaborative
TerraLuna Collaborative is a member-owned cooperative consulting firm supporting
organizations through change since 2012. United by a shared vision and core values, we draw
on diverse lived experiences and interdisciplinary skills to turn complex challenges into
actionable solutions.
Our mission guides our work: advancing people-centered learning to build a just and equitable
world.
As a learning partner, we collaborate with organizations through planning, evaluation, research,
and facilitation to strengthen programs, build organizational capacity, and support systems-
change efforts. As a collaborative, we uplift the strengths of a diverse team. Kate Noble, Edwin
Nelson, and Nadia Akhtar will work to transition the City’s community-led Vision 4.0 initiative
into a concrete strategic direction for the next decade.
Project Overview
Purpose (why are we here?) + Process at a Glance
Setting strategic priorities has long been a core part of St. Louis Park’s legacy, with the City
engaging in this practice for more than 30 years. Grounding the City’s work in a shared
community vision ensures that St. Louis Park continues to evolve in ways that reflect resident
values and aspirations. By establishing strategic priorities and developing a clear
implementation plan, the City aligns staff work plans and City Council policy discussions with
community-identified priorities, creating a consistent and accountable framework for action.
●Phase I (Determining Strategic Priorities)
o January 20 (Study Session): create shared understanding of project + gather
questions/concerns
o February 27 (Retreat): refine and align on strategic priorities through consensus
o March TBD (Potential Study Session): finalize strategic priorities
●Phase II (Staff Planning): staff translates strategic priorities into an implementation plan
/ strategic plan content; Council provides feedback at key checkpoints
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
The Role of the Council, Community, Staff, and TerraLuna
Council
●Set strategic priorities through consensus (Council “owns” strategic priorities)
●Provide direction and clarify what must be reflected for Council members to publicly
support the priorities
●Identify concerns early so they can be addressed during the retreat and planning
process
Broader community
●Provide input on strategic priorities through Vision 4.0 process
Staff
●Provide context on feasibility, timing, and capacity
●After strategic priorities are set, develop the implementation plan / strategic plan
content (staff “owns” plan)
TerraLuna Collaborative
●Design and facilitate the process
●Provide structure, tools, and documentation to support consensus-building
●Capture themes, concerns, and outputs for use in the retreat and Phase II planning
Defining Consensus
We propose defining consensus as “agreeing on priorities each council member can publicly
support.” We will discuss whether this definition will work for this process.
Refresh on Vision 4.0
Vision 4.0 Discussion Questions
As you review the Vision 4.0 themes, consider the following questions:
●Which themes or aspects of the themes feel most energizing or inspiring?
●What, if anything, surprises you?
●If these themes intend to inform new strategic priorities, what concerns or questions
arise for you?
●One possible path forward is to collectively establish one strategic priority for each of
the five Vision 4.0 themes. How do you feel about this approach, and what would you
need to see reflected in these priorities to publicly support them?
●Staff recommend including a priority focused on governance. The proposed language is
still in development, but the spirit of the priority would be about an effective, innovative
and responsive city government. What is your initial reaction to including this type of
priority?
●What number of strategic priorities feels realistic to carry for the next 10 years, given
staff capacity and the need for measurable progress?
●Do the council, staff, consultant and community roles feel appropriate as outlined?
What accountability does council and staff have to each other’s perspective as they
function within their roles?
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
Descriptions of Vision 4.0 Themes (from Vision 4.0 report)
Themes Description from Vision 4.0 “What the Data
Shows” from Vision
4.0
Safety:
Creating a
community
where all
people in the
area feel safe.
“Safety” was one of the most consistent and deeply
felt themes in our engagement. Residents described
a holistic vision of safety that transcends traditional
policing. It includes personal safety (feeling safe
from crime), public infrastructure safety (safe
streets for walking and biking), and psychological
safety (feeling a sense of belonging and freedom
from discrimination).
“Safety & Crime
Prevention” was the
third most-discussed
theme citywide
“Traffic & Pedestrian
Safety” was also a
dominant theme
BIPOC residents and
renters: the need to
rebuild trust and
address systemic
inequities in public
safety systems
Infrastructure:
Building and
maintaining
connected,
reliable and
people-first
public spaces.
Residents envision a city that “just works.” This
means reliable utilities, well-maintained roads, and,
most importantly, physical infrastructure that
connects people to places and to each other. This
theme was not just about concrete roads; it was
about accessible mobility. Participants frequently
spoke of a desire for a city that is safe and easy to
navigate for everyone, whether they are in a car, on
a bike, in a wheelchair, or walking. The community
wants hard infrastructure that encourages people
to be out in the community, with safe sidewalks,
bike paths that form a true network, and public
spaces that are active and welcoming.
“Traffic & Pedestrian
Safety” and
“Bike/Ped
Infrastructure” were
both top-five
priorities for all
residents
Sustainability:
Leading as
responsible
stewards of
our natural
and financial
environment.
St. Louis Park residents are proud of the city’s parks,
natural spaces, and legacy of environmental
stewardship. The community vision for the next
decade is one of bold, proactive leadership in the
face of climate change. We heard a clear call to
protect and enhance green spaces, expand the
city’s tree canopy, and aggressively pursue
renewable energy and sustainability goals. This
vision also includes financial sustainability, with
residents expecting the city to be a responsible
manager of public funds to ensure long-term
resilience.
“Parks &
Environment” was a
top-four priority for
residents, support is
remarkably
consistent across
demographic groups
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
Community
and belonging:
Fostering a
vibrant,
connected and
inclusive
community
where
everyone
belongs.
Beyond infrastructure and housing, residents crave
connection. We heard a deep desire for a city that
fosters a “small-town feel” while embracing its “big-
city” diversity. This vision includes vibrant public
spaces, a thriving arts and business scene, and more
opportunities for neighbors to simply meet and
interact. Participants want a city that actively fights
isolation and builds “social capital.” This theme also
includes a strong call for diversity, equity, inclusion,
and belonging, with residents stating that true
community connection is only possible when
everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe to be
their authentic selves.
“Community & Public
Space” tied for the #1
priority
(28.5%)
BIPOC residents are
more than three
times as likely
(41.4%) as white
residents (10.9%) to
name “Diverse City
Staff” as a priority
Housing and
affordability:
Ensuring a
diverse and
attainable
range of
housing
options for all.
Across all forms of engagement, residents
expressed a deep desire for a St. Louis Park where
everyone can find a place to call home, regardless
of their stage of life, income, or background.
Participants frequently described housing as the
foundation for community stability, economic
mobility, and belonging. If one’s housing is not
affordable to them, even low cost or free amenities
are less accessible. While many residents value the
city’s vibrant neighborhood character, there is a
strong and prevalent concern that rising housing
costs, such as higher property taxes, are impacting
the affordability of homeownership. We heard a
clear call for more “missing middle” housing—
options like duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes—
that bridge the gap between large apartment
buildings and single-family homes. The community’s
vision of housing is not only about affordability; it’s
about attainability and diversity of options.
However, there is also a need to balance the tax
impacts on current homeowners and building
affordable housing.
“Housing
Affordability” tied for
the #1 priority (26%)
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
Themes from Vision 4.0 compared to current strategic priorities
Area of Focus Vision 4.0 Policy Themes Current Strategic Priorities
Community +
belonging
Community and belonging:
Fostering a vibrant, connected
and inclusive community where
everyone belongs.
Equity + inclusion Be a leader in racial equity and
inclusion in order to create a
more just and inclusive
community for all.
Environmental
stewardship /
sustainability
Sustainability: Leading as
responsible stewards of our
natural and financial
environment.
Continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Housing Housing and affordability:
Ensuring a diverse and attainable
range of housing options for all.
Provide a broad range of
housing and neighborhood
oriented
development.
Transportation /
Infrastructure
Infrastructure: Building and
maintaining connected, reliable
and people-first public spaces.
Provide a variety of options for
people to make their way
around the city comfortably,
safely and reliably.
Safety Safety: Creating a community
where all people in the area feel
safe.
Community
Engagement/ Social
Capital
Create opportunities to build
social capital through
community engagement.
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Title: Vision 4.0 strategic priority facilitated discussion
Summary of Comparisons
New areas of focus ●Community and belonging
●Safety
Current strategic
priorities not directly
reflected in Vision 4.0
themes
●Equity and inclusion
●Community engagement
Differences within areas
of focus between Vision
4.0 themes and past
priorities
●Community + belonging includes some aspects of equity
and inclusion; focus on social capital between
community members more so than social capital
between City and community
●Shift from environmental stewardship to sustainability;
sustainability includes both environmental/ natural and
financial and aspects
●More emphasis on infrastructure, less emphasis on
transportation
Recap of Vision 4.0 Themes
●Safety: Creating a community where all people in the area feel safe.
●Infrastructure: Building and maintaining connected, reliable and people-first public
spaces.
●Sustainability: Leading as responsible stewards of our natural and financial
environment.
●Community and belonging: Fostering a vibrant, connected and inclusive community
where everyone belongs.
●Housing and affordability: Ensuring a diverse and attainable range of housing options
for all.
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Written report: 2
Executive summary
Title: Environment and sustainability commission advisory communication to the city council
regarding Vision 4.0 report themes
Recommended action: None
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to consider the environment and sustainability
commission’s communication as the council works on finalizing and adopting new strategic
priorities?
Summary: Attached is an advisory communication to council written and approved by the
environment and sustainability commission at its Jan. 7, 2026, monthly meeting. The
communication details the commission’s comments about the groupings of the five themes in
the Vision 4.0 final report, as well as the list of “directional recommendations” under Theme 3:
Sustainability. The environment and sustainability commission chose to send this
communication in order to convey their recommendations to council in advance of the
adoption of new strategic priorities.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Advisory communication to council regarding Vision 4.0 report
Prepared by: Emily Ziring, sustainability manager
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, interim building & energy director;
Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Advisory communication to council
City Council has provided direction that the primary purpose of advisory boards and commissions is to assist/advise city council in the policy decision-making process on behalf of the public. Boards and commissions may also be asked to provide community advice and feedback in a systematic manner.
Please use this form to submit a board or commission-related topic for city council consideration. Note that
use of this advisory communication to council requires a majority vote of a city board or commission prior to
submission.
Decisions on whether to take up an issue will be made by council.
Use the sections below as a guide and omit sections that may be extraneous.
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
Strategic priority (if applicable):
Approved work plan item? ☐Yes
☐No
Council request: ☐ Review and comment or reply
☐Review and decide (e.g., new work plan item)
☐Informational only – no response needed
Action requested:
What is the commission asking Council to do? For non-work plan items, no action will be taken unless Council
chooses to provide direction or otherwise discuss at a future meeting. If requesting a new work plan item, make
explicit.
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01/07/26
City Council
Vision 4.0 themes
-The commission is requesting that prior to adopting their new strategic priorities,the city
council consider either integrating the concept of "financial sustainability"(i.e.fiscal
responsibility)into all of the Vision 4.0 themes OR creating a standalone strategic priority
addressing fiscal responsibility.
-Further,the commission requests that the definition of "sustainability"within the strategic
priorities is broadened to include (but not limit to)climate resiliency and climate mitigation
strategies such as building energy and renewable energy.
St.Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship.
Environment &Sustainability Commission
Background:
Explain the exact circumstances of the situation and provide general information about the topic/issue.
Assessment:
Explanation of the Commission's stance on a particular topic/issue, how it supports existing strategic priorities
and how it advances the purpose of boards and commissions. Include information about whether cross-
collaboration with other boards or commissions is recommended. If action from the council is requested,
provide the justification.
Recommendation:
Recommendations should be included for “review and decide” initiatives. Include clear explanation of
recommendation(s). This section can include a bulleted list of each individual recommendation, etc. Staff will
provide their recommendations on the staff report.
Special study session meeting of January 20, 2026 (Item No. 2)
Title: Environment and sustainability commission advisory communication to the city council regarding Vision 4.0 report themes
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Council is adopting strategic priorities that will be in effect for the next 10 years.It is
imperative that the priorities adopted now reflect the current climate emergency and prepare
for the future.This is council's final opportunity to adopt strategic priorities that will support the
city in achieving its adopted goal of carbon neutrality by 2040.
-Connecting financial sustainability to environmental sustainability conflates two different
definitions of "sustainability,"creating potential for confusion or unintentionally implying that
only the environmental sustainability theme requires financial oversight.
-The recommendations within the Vision 4.0 report overemphasize the role of natural
resources in the definition of environmental sustainability and underemphasize other areas of
environmental sustainability such as climate mitigation and adaptation,building energy,and
renewable energy.
The commission welcomes further engagement and discussion with council on the topic of
environmental sustainability within the strategic priorities.
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Written report: 3
Executive summary
Title: Greenway-Cedar Trail Connection and Streambank Restoration project update (4025-
2000) - Ward 2
Recommended action: None at this time. This report is intended to provide an overview of the
project proposed by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). This project will have a
public hearing at the city council meeting on Feb. 2, 2026. The council will be asked to take
action on the project at the city council meeting on Feb.17, 2026.
Policy consideration: Does the city support the Minnehaha Creek Greenway-Cedar Trail
connection and partnering with MCWD to construct the project?
Summary: MCWD has completed the final design for a 1,000‑foot paved multi-use trail that will
extend the existing trail system along Minnehaha Creek from Meadowbrook Road to the Cedar
Lake Regional Trail. This connection will expand walking and biking access within the area by
eliminating the barrier currently created by the railroad.
The planned trail crosses property owned by the St. Louis Park and the Metropolitan
Council/Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority, as well as a portion of private property that is
being conveyed to the city to expand the publicly owned creek corridor and accommodate
construction of the trail.
MCWD is serving as the lead agency for this joint project. To move the project toward
construction, the District is requesting that the city enter into several agreements that will
define the partnership related to construction, funding, ownership and long-term maintenance
of the trail. Construction is anticipated to occur in the summer of 2026, led and managed by
MCWD. Upon completion, the new trail segment will be owned and maintained by the City of
St. Louis Park.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is being led by MCWD, with the city
responsible for 50% of the project cost. It is included in the city’s 2026 capital improvement
plan (CIP) and will be paid for using general obligation bonds. A construction cost estimate is
being finalized and will be provided as part of the public hearing report on Feb. 2, 2026.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment #1 – Location map
Sept. 9, 2024 staff report and Resolution No. 24-102
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, assistant city engineer
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Greenway-Cedar Trail Connection and Streambank Restoration project update (4025-2000) - Ward 2
Discussion
Background: The Minnehaha Creek Greenway to Cedar Trail connection was first identified as
part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) Community Works station area planning in
2009. The idea was advanced during the preliminary design of the SWLRT. At that time, the city
and MCWD advocated for widening the abutments for the bridges that span Minnehaha Creek
at this location to provide enough space for a trail adjacent to the creek. There were efforts to
include this as a locally requested capital improvement as part of the final design of the SWLRT.
No action was taken by the watershed or the city to include it in the final project, however, the
city did add this trail segment to the Connect the Park implementation plan.
All three bridges (freight rail, light rail and regional trail) have been reconstructed with
additional width for the trail and the light rail work at this location is now complete. MCWD
completed the preliminary design work for the creek restoration and this trail connection.
The MCWD and the city have collaborated on trail projects adjacent to Minnehaha Creek in the
past. The system of asphalt and boardwalk trails, which follows the creek between Louisiana
Avenue and Meadowbrook Road near the Municipal Service Center, was built in 2014.
The preliminary design and discussion on funding sources have been brought to council on four
previous occasions. The city council approved a resolution of support to the MCWD at the city
council meeting on Sept. 9, 2024, to allow the watershed to expend funds to complete final
design and conduct public engagement.
That resolution did not approve a final project nor commit the city to provide funding.
However, the resolution did indicate the city's intent to partner on the project, utilize city-
owned parcels for portions of the trail and provide half the cost of the trail construction.
Project description: The Greenway–Cedar Trail Connection and Streambank Restoration project
includes:
• Construction of a 1,000‑foot paved asphalt trail beginning at the intersection of
Meadowbrook Road and Powell Road. The trail will run parallel to Minnehaha Creek,
passing beneath both the freight rail and light rail bridges, before connecting to the
Cedar Lake Regional Trail.
• Buckthorn management in select locations to support ecological restoration and
improve long-term vegetation health.
• Selective tree removal to facilitate trail construction. Because the trail follows the creek
corridor, a significant number of trees must be removed. However, the alignment has
been carefully designed to remove only those trees necessary to create a safe and
functional trail. Tree removal must occur before March 31, 2026, to keep the project on
schedule.
Public engagement: MCWD and the city held a joint public informational open house on Sept.
30, 2025, at the Municipal Service Center. Meeting invitations were mailed to adjacent
residents within a quarter mile of the project area, and because the project is located along the
city border, Hopkins community members were also included. In total, approximately 250
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Title: Greenway-Cedar Trail Connection and Streambank Restoration project update (4025-2000) - Ward 2
community members were notified of the potential trail project. The meeting was attended by
twelve nearby residents, all of whom expressed support for the project.
Project agreements: There are several agreements required to advance the project. The MCWD
and city are finalizing these agreements and will bring these agreements forward as part of the
council action scheduled for Feb. 17, 2026.
1. Cooperative Agreement between MCWD and the city – defines the overall
understanding of project roles and responsibilities.
2. Easement agreement between MCWD and the city – granting access to city-owned
property for trail construction, buckthorn management and long-term maintenance of
the creek.
3. Temporary construction easement between MCWD and the city for four city‑owned
parcels - access to city-owned property to construct the trail.
4. Temporary construction easement between MCWD and the city - access to city-owned
property to construct the trail on the newly acquired land being conveyed to the city
from an adjacent private parcel.
5. Project agreement between Creekwest LLC, MCWD and the city - to convey
approximately 1,100 square feet of private property to the city’s adjacent parcel for trail
construction along Minnehaha Creek.
6. Cooperative construction agreement between the Metropolitan Council/ Hennepin
County Regional Rail Authority (HCRRA) and MCWD – agreement to access Metropolitan
Council property for trail construction.
7. A license agreement between HCCRA and the city for the ongoing use, operation, and
maintenance of the trail by the city on HCRRA property.
Financial considerations: The trail connection is included in the city’s Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) for construction in 2026, with general obligation bonds identified as the funding source for
the city’s share. Construction cost estimate is being finalized and will be provided as part of the
public hearing report scheduled for Feb. 2, 2026.
Next steps: To meet the MCWD’s construction schedule, the following timeline is required.
The schedule includes the city council’s approval of the agreements - essentially approving the
project - in mid-February 2026 to allow time for the watershed to hire a contractor to complete
buckthorn management and tree removal prior to March 31, 2026.
City council communication report Jan. 20, 2026
City council public hearing Feb, 2, 2026
City council approval of agreements Feb. 17, 2026
Early tree and buckthorn removal Complete by March 31, 2026
Construction timeline Summer 2026
LEGEND
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Park District Properties
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State, Federal or other Regional Trails/Parks
Park Entrance
Nature Centers/Interpretive Center
Downhill Ski and Snowboard Areas
Golf Facilities
LEGEND
Lake Rebecca
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Lake SarahRegional Park
Crow-Hassan
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Elm Creek
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Mississippi Gateway
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Fish Lake
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North Mississippi
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Bryant Lake
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Glen Lake Golf
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Carver
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Lake Minnetonka
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Noerenberg
Memorial
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Sochacki
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Hyland Lake
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MINNEAPOLIS
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Gale Woods
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Spring Lake
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