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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/09/21 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 (Councilmember Lindberg Out) 6:30 p.m. SOUTHWEST LRT OPEN HOUSE – City Hall 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations -- None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 2015 3b. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. The items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, or move items from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.) 5. Boards and Commissions 5a. Reappointment of Citizen Representatives to Boards and Commissions Recommended Action: Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners as city representatives to their respective commissions with terms as follows: Name Commission Term Expiration Anthony Marrie Community Education Advisory Commission 6/30/2017 Julia Ross Community Education Advisory Commission 6/30/2018 Shirley Zimmerman Community Education Advisory Commission 6/30/2017 Jayne Stevenson (Youth) Environment and Sustainability Commission 8/31/2016 Suzanne Metzger Housing Authority 6/30/2020 Edward Halvorson (Youth) Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 8/31/2016 Ethan Rickert (Youth) Planning Commission 8/31/2016 6. Public Hearings 6a. Southwest LRT Municipal Consent Resolution Recommended Action: Mayor to open the public hearing, solicit comments and close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the physical design component of the revised preliminary design plans for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project within the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Meeting of September 21, 2015 City Council Agenda Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. 6b. Connect the Park! – 2015 Bikeways Recommended Action: Mayor to open the public hearing, solicit comments and close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt: • Resolution accepting the project report for Project No. 4015-2000 Bikeways and approving plans and specifications. • (5) Resolutions approving “no-parking” signs to be installed on the identified roadways to allow for bike lanes. 6c. Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham Recommended Action: Mayor to open the public hearing, solicit comments and close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt Final Bond Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Private Activity Revenue Bond, Series 2015A, 2015B and 2015C for The Shoreham. 6d. The Shoreham Alley Vacation Recommended Action: Mayor to open public hearing, solicit comments and close public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of Ordinance vacating right-of-way and set the Second Reading of Ordinance for October 5, 2015. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public -- None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy Certification and Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2016 Preliminary General Fund Budget, 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy, and Setting Public Hearing Date for the 2016 Budget and Final Property Tax Levy. 9. Communications -- None Meeting of September 21, 2015 City Council Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR 4a. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending Section 36-268-PUD 1 of the City Code relating to The Shoreham Planned Unit Development. 4b. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2236-03 extending the term of the Centerpoint Energy Minnegasco Franchise. 4c. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2086-97 extending the term of the Xcel Energy Franchise. 4d. Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of restricted parking - loading zone on Oxford Street, in front of the Municipal Service Center (MSC) at 7305 Oxford Street. 4e. Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of stop sign on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road. 4f. Approve for filing Environment & Sustainability Commission Minutes July 8, 2015 4g. Approve for filing Environment & Sustainability Commission Minutes August 5, 2015 4h. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes August 19, 2015 St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular City Council meetings are carried live on Civic TV cable channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for Video on Demand replays. The agenda is posted on Fridays on the official city bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall and on the text display on Civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website. Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Minutes: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 17, 2015 1. Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Brausen called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano. Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Ms. McDowell Poehler), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Director of Engineering (Ms. Heiser), City Clerk (Ms. Kennedy), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Recognition of Clark Kube’s Years of Service Mayor Pro Tem Brausen presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Clark Kube in recognition of his 15 years of service as a Construction Code Inspector. Mr. Kube stated he has enjoyed working for the City and watching the City grow and thanked the City Council for recognizing his service. 2b. Retirement Recognition Resolution for Office Assistant Nancy Conery Mayor Pro Tem Brausen recited the Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of and Expressing Appreciation to Nancy Conery and presented a plaque to Ms. Conery recognizing her 37 years of service to the City. Ms. Conery stated she has enjoyed working at the City and recited a poem that she wrote. 2c. Community Garden Harvest Festival Day Proclamation Mayor Pro Tem Brausen introduced Ms. Julie Rappaport of SEEDS and recited the Proclamation for Community Garden Harvest Festival Day on September 19, 2015. Ms. Rappaport thanked the City Council for acknowledging this important growing movement to support community and private edible gardens, which fulfills one of the action steps toward becoming a GreenStep City. She encouraged residents to attend the first annual Community Garden Harvest Festival Day on Saturday, September 19, 2015. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 3a) Page 2 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2015 2d. Southwest Twin Cities Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Coalition Update Mr. Jason Gadd, Hopkins City Councilmember and Coalition co-chair, stated that one of the goals of the Southwest Twin Cities Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Coalition is to increase awareness about the coalition and the support network that connects organizations and resources to meet the needs of veterans and their families. He announced the Coalition is holding a benefit concert called “We Unite” on Thursday, September 3rd, at the Hopkins Center for the Arts and includes performances by Beau Davidson, Tim Sigler, and Maiden Dixie. He encouraged residents to attend the concert and show support for veterans and their families and stated tickets are on sale at Hopkins Center for the Arts at (952) 979-1111 or online at www.swtcbeyondtheyellowribbon.org. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes July 27, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Meeting Minutes August 3, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Adopt Resolution No. 15-111 electing to continue the current coverage with the changes from the LMCIT’s. 4b. Authorize staff to purchase up to $820,000 in office partitions, workstations, and furnishing with State contract pricing from Hendrickson PSG. 4c. Approve the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Active Living for All Master Agreement relating to the Health in the Park initiative. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 15-112 authorizing execution of the Hennepin County Grant Agreement for the City’s residential curbside recycling and organics program. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 15-113 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at 2960 Zarthan Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 09-117- 21-34-0188. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 15-114 to recognize Office Assistant Nancy Conery for her 37 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 15-115 calling for a public hearing on September 21, 2015 regarding the issuance of private activity revenue bonds for Shoreham Apartments, LLC. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 3a) Page 3 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2015 Councilmember Mavity requested the addition of agenda item 8b regarding the Connect the Park! plan related to the sidewalk segment on 40th Street. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to add item 8b regarding the Connect the Park! plan related to the sidewalk segment on 40th Street and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Jacobs absent). 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Central Florida Restaurants, Inc., dba T.G.I. Fridays – On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor License Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report and advised this is intended to reflect a change in ownership for all Minnesota locations of T.G.I. Fridays. She stated the existing establishment at 5875 Wayzata Boulevard will continue to operate as T.G.I. Fridays and a full background investigation was done and nothing was found to warrant denial of the request. Mayor Pro Tem Brausen opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro Tem Brausen closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve application from Central Florida Restaurants, Inc., dba T.G.I. Fridays for an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor License for the premises located at 5875 Wayzata Boulevard with a license term through March 1, 2016. The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Jacobs absent). 6b. MLCV STLP, LLC, dba DoubleTree Minneapolis Park Place – On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor License Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report and stated this reflects a change in ownership for the existing DoubleTree Hotel whereby MLCV STLP, LLC, will take over ownership of the hotel and continue to operate the onsite restaurant and bar. She advised that a background investigation was done and nothing was found to warrant denial of the request. Mayor Pro Tem Brausen opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro Tem Brausen closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve application from MLCV STLP, LLC, dba DoubleTree Minneapolis Park Place for an On-Sale Intoxicating and On-Sale Sunday Liquor License for the premises located at 1500 Park Place Boulevard with a license term through March 1, 2016. The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Jacobs absent). City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 3a) Page 4 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2015 6c. Public Hearing and Establishment of The Shoreham Tax Increment Financing District. Resolution No. 15-116. Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and referenced his earlier report during the EDA meeting related to The Shoreham Tax Increment Financing District. Mayor Pro Tem Brausen opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro Tem Brausen closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt Resolution No. 15-116 Adopting a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1; and Establishing The Shoreham Tax Increment Financing District Therein and Adopting a Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor. The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Jacobs absent). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Ordinance Amending St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 3 - Alcoholic Beverages. Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report and stated the proposed Ordinance amendment would allow the sale of growlers on Sundays by licensed brewers and remove the hours of operation restrictions for on-sale brewer taprooms, adding that this change expanded the hours of operation to match what is currently allowed by State law. She stated the proposed amendment also included several housekeeping items, such as the addition of license classifications that would allow the City to issue a cocktail room license or an off- sale license to the holder of a microdistillery license. In addition, the amendment removed language which exempts liquor license renewal applicants from paying a background investigation fee. She stated that staff would review current practice and determine if a background investigation fee on liquor license renewals should be implemented. Councilmember Sanger stated she was okay with the amendments except as it relates to microdistilleries and requested that Council further discuss the topic during a study session. She was concerned from a public safety perspective that this type of license would allow a place for people to drink hard liquor without food being served. Councilmember Lindberg noted that staff had received multiple inquiries regarding cocktail room licenses and agreed this item should be further discussed at study session. Councilmember Mavity stated the amendment aligns the City’s policies with what is allowed by State law but does not address any specific applicants and asked if the City would be under any greater obligation or legal scrutiny to approve an application if Council moved forward with the amendment. Ms. McDowell Poehler stated that once Council adopts the provision regarding cocktail room licenses, it would face scrutiny for failing to grant a license to a business that meets the criteria and where there was no negative background check. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 3a) Page 5 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2015 It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Section 57, to Permit Holders of Brewpub and Brewer Off-Sale Malt Liquor Licenses to Sell Growlers on Sundays; Eliminate Certain Restrictions on Hours of Operation for On-Sale of Malt Liquor at Brewer Taprooms; and Chapter 3, Section 59, to Subject Liquor License Renewal Applications to Investigation Fee, and to remove Sec. 3-57(15) and (16) regarding microdistilleries pending further Council discussion, and to set the Second Reading of the ordinance for September 8, 2015. The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Jacobs absent). 8b. Connect the Park! Project – 40th Street Segment Councilmember Mavity requested that the City delay implementation of the 40th Street sidewalk in order to further address neighborhood concerns about the impact on trees. She agreed the plan had already been thoroughly reviewed, but asked that the City take another look, recognizing that this was not a promise that the City would not complete the 40th Street segment, but that the City might find better options to accommodate some of the trees. She was frustrated because the City has had a robust public process and on this block the City heard from one neighbor and has tried to accommodate his concerns. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to delay implementation of the 40th Street sidewalk segment of the Connect the Park! plan in order to do more outreach and fully consider all options for building the 40th Street sidewalk. Mr. Harmening agreed the City would delay construction of any sidewalk on 40th Street from Wooddale to Quentin. He stated it is unlikely any work will be done next year given some of the significant changes suggested by residents including narrowing the street, which would require redesign of the segment and more public process. Councilmember Spano asked if the delay would expose the City to penalties for not fulfilling the contract this year. Ms. Heiser stated the changes being discussed would delete approximately 13% of the project and any change in the design opens up the entire contract at which point the contractor can honor the contract prices or ask for more money. The motion passed 6-0 (Mayor Jacobs absent). 9. Communications None. 10. Adjournment Mayor Pro Tem Brausen adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Tim Brausen, Mayor Pro Tem Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Minutes: 3b UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, and Jake Spano. Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Director of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Public Works Services Manager (Mr. Merkley), Solid Waste Program Coordinator (Ms. Fisher), Communications and Marketing Manager (Ms. Larson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). 1. 2016 Budget, CIP and Utility Rates Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and stated this discussion is intended to provide additional time for discussion of the 2016 budget prior to setting the 2016 preliminary property tax levy on September 21, 2015. Councilmember Lindberg stated he had hoped the City would have been able to set the 2016 preliminary property tax levy below the ten-year average and acknowledged that the impact of a 6.5% levy increase to the average property owner was minimal, however, he continued to be concerned about whether this type of increase was sustainable long term. He stated he would like to better understand how Council measures its effectiveness in terms of meeting its goals and objectives and tying that to what residents are being asked to invest in the City. Councilmember Mavity stated the resident survey provides helpful information about resident satisfaction with City services and how well the City is functioning. She stated that St. Louis Park is one of the few cities with a AAA bond rating and has sufficient reserves that put the City in a strong financial position and felt this needs to be part of the message to residents. Councilmember Lindberg felt it was important to inform residents about the goals set by Council and explain how Council is going to measure its results based on those goals. Councilmember Brausen stated that a lot of this is articulated in the basic assumptions used when preparing the budget, e.g., maintaining high quality service delivery, holding expenditures flat where possible, providing funding for wage and benefit increases, utility rate increases to support the City’s aggressive infrastructure program, and continued long range financial planning. He pointed out that very few residents attend Council meetings to talk to Council about the budget or property tax levy. Councilmember Mavity felt the “State of the City” event should be used to talk about the limited impact of a 6.5% levy increase and to talk about how much money is invested in St. Louis Park compared to other cities. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 3b) Page 2 Title: Special Study Session Minutes of September 8, 2015 It was the consensus of the City Council to set a 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy increase of 6.5% on September 21, 2015. Mayor, City Council and Economic Development Authority Compensation Ms. Deno advised that working with the attorney, we are able to put together a program as recommended by Council at the last Study Session, whereby the Mayor, City Council and EDA salaries can be adjusted by 2.5% as of January 1, 2016, and after each election year, salaries can be adjusted to reflect increases in line with non-represented employees after each election year. She added that ownership of the iPads will be allowed under EDA if one member wants to retain ownership. 2. Draft Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance Ms. Fisher presented the staff report and draft ordinance on polystyrene food and beverage containers and stated the draft ordinance is modeled after the City of Minneapolis’ Green To Go ordinance with specific changes based on Council’s previous discussions, including no exemption for nursing homes and hospitals. Councilmember Brausen spoke in favor of the draft ordinance and asked why the draft ordinance exempts foods pre-packaged by the manufacturer, producer or distributor. Ms. Fisher stated this language focuses on food packaging and to-go packaging that is manufactured off site and for sale at a licensed business and it would be difficult to prohibit this type of packaging. Councilmember Brausen stated he would like the ordinance to apply to everybody and questioned why the City would allow someone from another facility to ship their product to be sold in St. Louis Park when local businesses are prohibited from using this type of packaging. Mr. Harmening noted that the City Attorney previously discussed this prohibition and raised an issue about interstate trade. Mr. Mattick stated the ordinance controls the packaging allowed within the City’s boundaries and extending those controls beyond the City means the City is controlling what businesses can purchase elsewhere and this could create commerce clause issues. Councilmember Spano stated he did not think it was Council’s intention to include packaging that was manufactured elsewhere in this ordinance. Councilmember Hallfin agreed with Councilmember Brausen and felt that Council should further explore whether to prohibit packaging manufactured elsewhere, adding that the goal is to get polystyrene out of the waste stream as much as possible. Councilmember Spano questioned how the City would enforce this type of prohibition. Councilmember Mavity stated the goal is minimization and to remove as much of these products as possible, adding that she agreed with the sentiment of getting rid of everything but this is a first step and does not prevent the City from expanding the prohibition in the future if the program is successful. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 3b) Page 3 Title: Special Study Session Minutes of September 8, 2015 Councilmember Brausen stated he was okay with the proposed language in Section 12.122(a). He asked if the term “robust” should be defined in Section 12.122(b)(2) that references robust recycling markets. Mr. Mattick felt that no further clarification was needed. Councilmember Brausen requested further information about Section 12.123(b)(1)(a) and stated this does not include anything about front of house collection efforts. Ms. Fisher explained that this section refers to recycling and organics recycling and contains language stating that the customer has an opportunity to recycle in front of house receptacles. Ms. Walsh suggested that Council combine the listening session with its regularly scheduled study session on Monday, October 12th. It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule the listening session on Monday, October 12, 2015. It was also the consensus of the City Council to approve the draft ordinance and to make it available for review prior to the listening session. Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only: 3. Update on Connect the Park! – 2015 Bikeways 4. Arlington Row Apartments West Update 5. SWLRT Update 6. The Shoreham Alley Vacation ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Second Reading - Shoreham PUD Amendment RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending Section 36-268-PUD 1 of the City Code relating to The Shoreham Planned Unit Development. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable SUMMARY: Approval of the amendment to the Shoreham Planned Unit Development (PUD), 36-268-PUD 1, established by Ordinance 2471-15 corrects a technical error discovered in the Ordinance text. The amendment in no way changes the previously approved project but rather corrects an error within the Ordinance text so that the PUD text is consistent with the approved development plans and the neighborhood, Planning Commission and City Council intentions. The amendment corrects and clarifies that multiple-family residential uses only, are permitted on the southern portion of the property and that mixed-use development is permitted on the northern portion of the property. The Council approved the First Reading of the Ordinance on September 8, 2015. A supermajority of the City Council (five affirmative votes) is required to adopt the Ordinance. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Ordinance Ordinance Summary Prepared by: Ryan Kelley, Planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning & Zoning Supervisor Michele Schnitker, Deputy Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4a) Page 2 Title: Second Reading - Shoreham PUD Amendment ORDINANCE NO. ____-15 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36-268-PUD 1 RELATING TO ZONING AND THE SHOREHAM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Findings Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 15-11-S, 15-12-PUD and 15-13-VAC) for amending the Zoning Ordinance to create a new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District. Sec. 2. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as Mixed Use. Sec. 3. The Zoning Map shall be amended by reclassifying the following described lands from C-2 General Commercial and R-4 Multiple Family Residence to PUD 1: Lot 1, Block 1, The Shoreham Addition; Hennepin County, Minnesota; and to the center line of all adjacent right-of-way. Sec. 4. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 15-35-PUD) for amending Section 36-268-PUD 1, established by Ordinance 2471-15 adopted June 1, 2015, to correct a text error in said Ordinance related to the permitted uses and façade requirements within specific portions of the redevelopment site. Sec. 5. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 36-268 is hereby amended to add the following Planned Unit Development Zoning District: Section 36-268-PUD 1. (a) Development Plan The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the following Final PUD signed Official Exhibits: 1. G000 – Cover Sheet 2. C1.01 – Title Sheet 3. C2.01 – Preliminary Plat 4. C2.02 - Construction Route/Parking 5. C3.01 – Site Plan 6. C4.01 – Grading and Erosion Control 7. C6.01 – Utility Plan 8. C8.01 – France Avenue Plan and Profile 9. L000 – Tree Preservation Plan 10. L100 – Landscape Site Plan 11. L101 – Planting Details 12. AS100 – Architectural Site Plan 13. A100 – Level P1 Floor Plan 14. A110 – Level 1 Floor Plan 15. A120 – Level 2 Floor Plan City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4a) Page 3 Title: Second Reading - Shoreham PUD Amendment 16. A130 – Level 3 Floor Plan 17. A140 – Level 4 Floor Plan 18. A150 – Level 5 Floor Plan 19. A160 – Roof Plan 20. A200 – Elevations 21. A201 – Elevations 22. A202 – Elevations 23. A310 – Building Sections 24. Site Lighting Photometric Plan 25. Final Plat 26. Zoning Map Amendment Exhibit The site shall also conform to the following requirements: 1) The property shall be divided into two zones, as indicated on Sheet AS100 of the Official Exhibits. The zones shall be established by dividing the site into a north side and south side. The north side shall be called Zone A and the south side shall be called Zone B. 2) Parking will be provided off-street in a surface lot and structured parking, and on-street in the circular driveway on the north side of the property. A total of two-hundred-ninety-one (291) parking spaces will be provided: 203 spaces for residential units and 88 spaces for non-residential uses. 3) The maximum building height in Zone A shall not exceed 65 feet and five stories. The maximum building height in Zone B shall not exceed 35 feet and three stories. 4) The development site shall include a minimum of 12 percent designed outdoor recreation area based on private developable land area. (b) Permitted Uses Zone A (1) Multiple-family dwellings. Dwelling units are not permitted on the first floor. Uses associated with the multiple-family dwellings, including, but not limited to the residential office, fitness facility, mail room, assembly rooms or general amenity space are limited to a maximum of 50% of the building first floor. (2) Commercial uses. Commercial uses are only permitted on the first floor, and are limited to the following: office, medical or dental office, adult day care, group day care/nursery school, group home/nonstatutory, banks without drive-up facilities, food service, private entertainment (indoor), retail shops, service, showrooms and studios. a. All parking requirements must be met for each use. b. Hours of operation for commercial uses shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. c. No drive up facilities are allowed. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4a) Page 4 Title: Second Reading - Shoreham PUD Amendment (3) Civic and institutional uses. Civic and institutional uses are limited to the following: education/academic, library, museums/art galleries, indoor public parks/open space, police service substations, post office customer service facilities, public studios and performance theaters. Zone B (1) Multiple-family dwellings. Dwelling units are not permitted on the first floor. Uses associated with the multiple-family dwellings, including, but not limited to the residential office, fitness facility, mail room, assembly rooms or general amenity space are limited to a maximum of 50% of the building first floor. (2) Commercial uses. Commercial uses are only permitted on the first floor, and are limited to the following: office, medical or dental office, adult day care, group day care/nursery school, group home/nonstatutory, banks without drive-up facilities, food service, private entertainment (indoor), retail shops, service, showrooms and studios. a. All parking requirements must be met for each use. b. Hours of operation for commercial uses shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. c. No drive up facilities are allowed. (3) Civic and institutional uses. Civic and institutional uses are limited to the following: education/academic, library, museums/art galleries, indoor public parks/open space, police service substations, post office customer service facilities, public studios and performance theaters. (c) Accessory Uses Accessory uses are as follows: (1) Incidental repair or processing which is necessary to conduct a permitted use and not to exceed ten percent of the gross floor area of the associated permitted use. (2) Home occupations complying with all of the conditions in the R-C district. (3) Catering, if accessory to food service, delicatessen or retail bakery. (4) No outdoor uses or storage allowed. (d) Special Performance Standards (1) All general zoning requirements not specifically addressed in this ordinance shall be met, including but not limited to: outdoor lighting, architectural design, landscaping, parking and screening requirements. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4a) Page 5 Title: Second Reading - Shoreham PUD Amendment (2) All trash handling and loading areas shall be inside of the building and screened from view. (3) Signage shall be allowed in conformance with the approved redevelopment plan or final PUD site plan and development agreement in accordance with the following conditions: a. Pylon signs are prohibited; b. Freestanding monument signs shall utilize the same exterior materials as the principal buildings and shall not interfere with pedestrian, bicycle or automobile circulation and visibility; c. Pedestrian-scale signs visible from public sidewalks shall be no more than three feet in vertical dimension unless flush with the building wall; and d. Maximum allowable number, sizes and heights of signs shall be regulated by section 36-362, C-2 requirements, except as may be specifically modified by the final PUD. e. Wall signs of non-residential uses shall only be placed on the ground floor, exterior wall of the occupied tenant lease space, and/or a monument sign. f. Wall signs shall not be included in calculating the aggregate sign area on the lot if they meet the following outlined conditions: 1. Non-residential wall signs permitted by this section that do not exceed seven percent of the exterior wall area of the ground floor tenant lease space. 2. The sign is located on the exterior wall of the ground floor tenant lease space from which the seven percent sign area was derived. 3. No individual wall sign shall exceed 80 square feet in area. (4) Façade. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor non-residential facades located in Zone BA: a. For street-facing facades, no more than 10% of total window and door area shall be glass block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or material including window painting and signage. The remaining 90% of window and door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing views into and out of the interior. b. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of three feet. This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise. (5) Awnings. a. Awnings must be constructed of heavy canvas fabric, metal and/or glass. Plastic and vinyl awnings are prohibited. b. Backlit awnings are prohibited. Sec. 6. The contents of Planning Case File 15-11-S, 15-12-PUD and 15-13-VAC are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4a) Page 6 Title: Second Reading - Shoreham PUD Amendment Sec. 7. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Public Hearing August 19, 2015 First Reading September 8, 2015 Second Reading September 21, 2015 Date of Publication September 24, 2015 Date Ordinance takes effect October 9, 2015 Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4a) Page 7 Title: Second Reading - Shoreham PUD Amendment SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. ____-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36-268-PUD 1 RELATING TO THE SHOREHAM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOT 1, BLOCK 1, THE SHOREHAM ADDITION IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CSAH 25 AND FRANCE AVENUE This ordinance states that Section 36-268-PUD 1 shall be amended to correct a text error in Ordinance 2471-15, which established said Section, related to the permitted uses and façade requirements within specific portions of the redevelopment site. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: September 24, 2015 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4b EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance Extending CenterPoint Energy (CPE) Franchise Ordinance RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2236-03 extending the term of the Centerpoint Energy Minnegasco Franchise. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUMMARY: In 2013, the City Council adopted an extension to the franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy. This agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2015. City staff has been in contact with CenterPoint Energy regarding this upcoming deadline, and there is mutual interest in an extension. Passing an extension through the City Council and Public Utilities Commission takes approximately 5 months. City staff has expressed a desire to negotiate a long-term agreement with CenterPoint Energy, and has already begun discussions with them and the City Attorney. Because of these negotiations, and the lengthy approval process, staff is proposing a 1 year extension to the current agreement, allowing for the proper negotiations on long-term agreements. CenterPoint has agreed to this extension and shares a mutual interest in coming to a long-term agreement. NEXT STEPS: The ordinance will take effect October 6, 2015. The new agreement will take effect January 1, 2016. Staff is in negotiations on a long-term agreement. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City’s Pavement Management Program is currently funded by franchise fee revenues, collected by both Xcel and CenterPoint. Based on the current fees, total franchise fees generate approximately $2.3 million annually (CenterPoint - $889,524; Xcel - $1,420,116). VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Ordinance Summary Ordinance Prepared by: Steven Heintz, Finance Supervisor Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Special City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4b) Page 2 Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Extending CenterPoint Energy (CPE) Franchise Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. ____ - 15 ORDINANCE AMENDING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2236-03 EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO FRANCHISE THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. Section 2. Franchise (2.1) of St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2236-03 is amended to extend the term of the franchise granted to CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco through December 31, 2016. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its passage and publication. Public Hearing/First Reading September 8, 2015 Second Reading September 21, 2015 Date of Publication October 1, 2015 Date Ordinance takes effect October 6, 2015 ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 2015, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney Special City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4b) Page 3 Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Extending CenterPoint Energy (CPE) Franchise Ordinance SUMMARY PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. ____ - 15 ORDINANCE AMENDING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2236-03 EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO FRANCHISE THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. Section 2. Franchise (2.1) of St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2236-03 is amended to extend the term of the franchise granted to CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco through December 31, 2016. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its passage and publication. ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 2015, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park. Date Published: October 1, 2015 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4c EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance Extending Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2086-97 extending the term of the Xcel Energy Franchise. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUMMARY: In 2013, the City Council adopted an extension to the franchise agreement with Xcel Energy. This agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2015. City staff has been in contact with Xcel Energy regarding this upcoming deadline, and there is mutual interest in an extension. Passing an extension through the City Council and Public Utilities Commission takes approximately 5 months. City staff has expressed a desire to negotiate a long-term agreement with Xcel Energy, and has already begun discussions with them and the City Attorney. Because of these negotiations, and the lengthy approval process, staff is proposing a 1 year extension to the current agreement, allowing for the proper negotiations on long-term agreements. Xcel has agreed to this extension and shares a mutual interest in coming to a long-term agreement. NEXT STEPS: The ordinance will take effect October 6, 2015. The new agreement will take effect January 1, 2016. Staff is in negotiations on a long-term agreement. . FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City’s Pavement Management Program is currently funded by franchise fee revenues, collected by both Xcel and CenterPoint. Based on the current fees, total franchise fees generate approximately $2.3 million annually (CenterPoint - $889,524; Xcel - $1,420,116). VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Ordinance Summary Ordinance Prepared by: Steven Heintz, Finance Supervisor Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4c) Page 2 Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Extending Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. ____ - 15 ORDINANCE AMENDING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2086-97 EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FRANCHISE THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. Section 2. Franchise (2.1) of St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2086-97 is amended to extend the term of the franchise granted to Northern States Power Company, d/b/a Xcel through December 31, 2016. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its passage and publication. Public Hearing/First Reading September 8, 2015 Second Reading September 21, 2015 Date of Publication October 1, 2015 Date Ordinance takes effect October 6, 2015 ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 2015, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4c) Page 3 Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Extending Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance SUMMARY PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. ____ - 15 ORDINANCE AMENDING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY ORDINANCE NO 2086-97 EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FRANCHISE THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. Section 2. Franchise (2.1) of St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2086-97 is amended to extend the term of the franchise granted to Northern States Power Company, d/b/a Xcel through December 31, 2016. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its passage and publication. ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 2015, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park. Date Published: October 1, 2015 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4d EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Traffic Study No. 657: Authorize Installing Restricted Parking - Loading Zone On Oxford Street RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of restricted parking - loading zone on Oxford Street, in front of the Municipal Service Center (MSC) at 7305 Oxford Street. POLICY CONSIDERATION: The restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory authority. SUMMARY: The City has received a request from the Utilities Division to sign the parking bay in front of the MSC as loading zone parking only. The parking bay is used by city staff and contractors who have a city permit to fill up their equipment tanks with water. The restricted parking bay will allow the vehicles to park off the street while filling up with water. The Traffic Committee discussed the request and recommends parking restrictions to accommodate city staff and contractors. A “Loading Zone” is proposed to occupy the entire width of the parking bay. The “Loading Zone” is anticipated to be approximately 60 feet long. The proposed change requires the installation of signage designating the area as a loading zone. The attached figure depicts the proposed changes. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of enacting these controls is minimal and will be completed by city staff. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Traffic Study #657 Prepared by: Aaron Wiesen, Civil Engineer Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4d) Page 2 Title: Traffic Study No. 657: Authorize Installing Restricted Parking - Loading Zone On Oxford Street RESOLUTION NO. 15-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING - LOADING ZONE” RESTRICTIONS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OXFORD STREET TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 657 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to install parking restrictions at this location. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Engineering Director is hereby authorized to install “No Parking – Loading Zone” restrictions on the south side of Oxford Street in front of the Municipal Service Center at 7305 Oxford Street. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4d) Page 3 Title: Traffic Study No. 657: Authorize Installing Restricted Parking - Loading Zone On Oxford Street TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 657 OXFORD STREET FIGURE (NO PARKING – LOADING ZONE) A LOADING ZONE IS REQUESTED TO ACCOMODATE CITY STAFF AND CONTRACTORS WITH FILLING UP EQUIPMENT TANKS WITH WATER PROPOSED NO-PARKING- LOADING ZONE Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4e EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Traffic Study No. 658: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of stop sign on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road. POLICY CONSIDERATION: The restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory authority. SUMMARY: The City has received a request to evaluate the existing uncontrolled three-way intersection of Glenhurst Avenue and Minnesota 7 Service Road. The City’s Traffic Control Policy and the MN Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices guide the installation of stop signs. Past experience has demonstrated that placing stop signs in unwarranted locations can potentially cause an intersection to be even less safe. The policy sets out warrants which an intersection must meet in order to have stop signs installed. The stop sign warrants for traffic volume, crash history and sightlines were not met for this intersection. However, the proposed development of The Shoreham to the east of Glenhurst Avenue will increase the traffic volumes approaching this intersection. The agreement with the developer includes a stop sign to be installed at this location. The committee recommends the installation of a stop sign to assign the right-of-way at this intersection. The Traffic Committee is recommending that the City install a stop sign on north-bound approach of Glenhurst Avenue. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of enacting these controls is minimal and will come out of the general operating budget. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Traffic Study #658 Map Prepared by: Aaron Wiesen, Civil Engineer Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4e) Page 2 Title: Traffic Study No. 658: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road RESOLUTION NO. 15-____ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN ON GLENHURST AVENUE AT MINNESOTA 7 SERVICE ROAD TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 658 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to install a stop signs on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Engineering Director is hereby authorized to install a stop sign on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road (north-bound approach). Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4e) Page 3 Title: Traffic Study No. 658: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 658 Installation of Stop Sign on Glenhurst Avenue and Minnesota 7 Service Road The intersection of Glenhurst Avenue and Minnesota 7 Service Road was evaluated to determine whether additional traffic control is necessary to improve driver safety. The intersection is currently uncontrolled. The focus of this evaluation is to determine whether stop signs are warranted at the intersection. The MN Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD) guides the installation of yield and stop signs. Yield or stop signs should be considered at the intersection of two minor streets or local roads where the intersection has three or more approaches and where one of the following conditions exist: • Combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian volumes entering the intersection from all approaches averages more than 2,000 units a day. o The traffic volume at this intersection were not calculated with traffic tubes but by visual inspection and by current land use near the intersection, it is assumed that traffic volumes do not meet the warrants required for stop sign or yield sign. • Crash records indicate 5 or more accidents within a 3 year period or 3 or more accidents within a 2 year period. o Crash History showed there were 1 reported and correctable accidents in a five year period. The crash history did not meet the warrants for stop sign or yield sign. • The ability to see conflicting traffic on an approach is not sufficient to allow a road user to stop or yield in compliance with the normal right of way rule if stopping or yielding is necessary. o The sightlines at this intersection were found to not be an issue when approaching the intersection. The sight lines did not meet the warrants for a yield sign. Recommendation The stop sign warrants for traffic volume, crash history and sightlines were not met for this intersection. However, the proposed development of The Shoreham to the east of Glenhurst Avenue will increase the traffic volumes approaching this intersection. The agreement with the developer includes a stop sign to be installed at this location. The committee recommends the installation of a stop sign to assign the right-of-way at this intersection. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4e) Page 4 Title: Traffic Study No. 658: Authorize Installation of Stop Sign on Glenhurst Avenue at Minnesota 7 Service Road Glenhurst Avenue and Minnesota 7 Service Road (Stop Sign Installation) Glenhurst Avenue Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4f MINUTES ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION: SUSTAINABLE SLP ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 8, 2015 Community Room, City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Anderson, Mark Eilers, Terry Gips, Rachel Harris, Cindy Larson O’Neil, Karen Laumb, Renee McGarvey, Nancy Rose, Jayne Stevenson, Alex Sundvall, Judy Voigt, and Paul Zeigle. EXCUSED ABSENCE: Ryan Griffin STAFF PRESENT: Ms. Shannon Pinc; and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas). GUESTS: Ms. Julie Rappaport, member of the Seeds team and noted she is working on a food charter for St. Louis Park. She is currently planning weekend neighborhood events for September, and added she serves on the Education Work Group. 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. 2. The minutes of the June 3rd, 2015 meeting were approved unanimously with one correction which noted that Ms. Laumb is on the Water and Land and Wildlife Work Group, but not the Energy Work Group. 3. Chairperson Gips opened the meeting and the committee members shared activities they had participated in over the July 4th holiday. 4. New Business a. Discuss proposed change of Sept 2 meeting to Sept 9 - after Labor Day. Motion was made, seconded and passed 11-1 (Commission Sundvall abstained.) b. Report on Parktacular Event & Feedback on Materials Created Chairperson Gips reported. Ryan Griffin, his wife and son participated, as did Terry Gips and his two sons. He noted 200 informational sheets on sustainability were handed out to citizens at the parade. He added this generated a lot of interest and encouraged all of the commissioners to attend next year, and possibly wear and sell t-shirts promoting sustainability in St. Louis Park. Terry also handled a table in the Expo with materials that Shannon and Judy pulled together. However, there was only minimal attendance and few connections so it’s a question as to whether that part is worth it. He thanked those who attended and asked if anyone had additional feedback. He encouraged the commissioners to email him with their comments. Chairman Gips added that next year, the Commission will want to include the mission and vision on the informational sheets to be handed out. c. Report on the City Council Plastic Bag Study Session Judy Voigt, Ryan Griffin and Terry Gips attended the study session. It was noted that the information presented was in graph and table form to help educate on the impact of City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4f) Page 2 Title: Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2015 plastic bags on the environment. A new Organics, Recycling and Solid Waste (now Zero Waste) work group will be developed to address this issue and after hearing from citizens, the Commission will forward findings to the City Council and make recommendations. There was a discussion about the email Ryan Griffin sent to City Council member Tim Brausen and whether we should vote on it and send it on to the City Council as our recommendation. Chairperson Gips said there was not adequate time to discuss and vote on it during this meeting and advised that the Commission wait until after the upcoming City Council Study Session on Polystyrene and a meeting of the Organics, Recycling and Solid Waste Work Group (Zero Waste). The Commission will work further on this topic and then discuss and decide next steps at the August meeting. d. Discuss Ideas for National Night Out – Tuesday Aug 4 Chairperson Gips stated the City Council would like the Commissioners connecting with citizens and reaching out to as many as people of possible on National Night out. The Council would like citizens to be made aware of the Commission and its efforts, and also ask citizens to join work groups. A sign-up sheet was circulated to the Commission and those willing to attend and speak on behalf of the Commission and its goals signed up. Ms. McGarvey volunteered to speak at several National Night Out groups, while Ms. Rappaport noted she will also speak to her neighborhood National Night Out group. Citizens will be asked to sign up to be involved in sustainability Work Groups. e. August 6 Presentation to the St. Louis Park Business Council Chairperson Gips noted the August 6th presentation to the St. Louis Park Business Council at 7:30 a.m. at Wolfe Lake Professional Center, located at 5000 – 36th St. He noted sustainable St. Louis Park will be discussed as will energy issues and partnership. Additionally, business people will be invited to become involved in Work Groups. Mr. Zeigle added he would be available to do a presentation for this event and will discuss this option with Chairman Gips. f. Status on Sustainable SLP Website Updates Ms. Pinc noted that 350 have now accessed the website. However, she added the website needs updating and a new platform will be implemented soon to make it easier for staff to make updates. The Commission also discussed social media opportunities and the idea of creating a Facebook page and Twitter account. It was noted the Communications Work Group will discuss these options further. g. Work Group Updates and Discuss of Inter-work Group Collaboration Each Work Group representative presented an update. Intergroup collaboration was discussed as well as barriers and what the groups are excited about. Energy Work Group Ms. Larson O’Neil noted the RFP community solar project currently in the works. She also noted work being conducted with businesses, in order to move forward in August. Ms. Voigt has been involved in the B3 project and stated it would be helpful to have information on the website related to St. Louis Park data. Ms. Pinc noted that dedicated data entry person will be hired by city staff in order to make regular data updates. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4f) Page 3 Title: Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2015 Transportation Work Group Mr. Zeigle reported along with Mr. Eilers. He presented the group’s mission and noted this work will help to connect people and places while providing alternate modes of transportation. He added the group does not want to focus on areas that other groups are working on, so will work to collaborate. Along with engaging the community and gaining more members, areas that are currently being addressed are sidewalk and bike plans, complete streets, the LRT and additional funding. The group is working to be more proactive on replacing bike paths or sidewalks that are removed and will work to stay ahead of the process and do more long-range planning. The work group also met with staff member Sean Walther regarding the Comprehensive Plan, and how the transportation group can be involved in the process during the update of the plan coming soon. Areas to review include more green space, biking, parking and transportation and other work groups will be involved in this review process also. Chairperson Gips and several Commissioners thanked the Transportation Work Group for their work. Chairperson Gips made a motion recommending approval of the Transportation Work Group’s plan pending any additional comments that are submitted by email. The motion passed unanimously. Communication Work Group Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sundvall, Chairman Gips and Ms. Voigt are on the Communications Work Group. Mr. Anderson stated the initial focus has been branding and a logo was created last summer. The group is working on other communications projects currently, but has had trouble with implementation. This year the group will prioritize the communications plan, and come up with an action plan. They added they will want to meet with the City Staff communications staff member, and then decide next steps. Green Steps Cities Work Group – Ms. McGarvey presented noting that the Work Group will work with Ms. Pinc to come up with work plan and goals. Water Land Wildlife Work Group Ms. Rose noted that the Commission’s resolution on stormwater training passed in January is being reactivated. It was withheld by previous staff liaison. Ms. Voigt noted that Mr. John Bilotta will conduct an educational session on shoreline restoration on July 23rd and Commissioners are invited to attend. Ms. Rose added that the Work Group will look at the Green Steps Cities best practice actions as a framework for projects. They will also continue to search for existing programs within their scope. The Audubon Society has a “Bird City” certification, for example. Ms. McGarvey added that additional shoreline information was available through her work with the Army Corp of Engineers, if needed. Organics, Recycling and Solid Waste Work Group – Ms. Voigt and Ms. Stevenson had conducted their first meeting last Thursday and had just begun their work. Chairman Gips noted that it is important that all work group members be invited to participate, including Rick Person and Clark Gregor. Ms. Voigt explained they are looking into participation in an organics recycling event, and possibly fundraising with a company that makes compost. They will meet on July 15th to discuss further and are hoping to partner with St. Louis Park High School or STEP on the project. Chairman Gips expressed concern and noted the Organics Group must present their mission and goals to City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4f) Page 4 Title: Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2015 the City Council prior to working on any projects. He added they will also need a name for their Work Group by the August Commission meeting and suggested Zero Waste. Ms. Voigt added the Organics group would like to work in collaboration with the Edina or Linden Hills Organics groups and would also like to tour a recycling and/or organics facility. Education Work Group- Chairman Gips and Ms. O’Neil noted they are working to recruit more citizens for this group, and are making connections. They will set up tours of gardens, and present monthly tips on the topics of composting and pest control. Additional Ideas: Mr. Zeigle asked that on future meeting agendas it would be helpful to include which other groups are collaborating and let the Commission know in advance of meetings, which topics will be discussed on Work Group meeting agendas. Additionally, the Commissioners would like to have access to a master schedule of Work Group meetings so all are informed. 5. Communications a. Climate Resilience Event & Booklet (grant) Ms. Pinc noted City Staff continues work on this project as grant monies were received and the deadline for the event is prior to the MN State Fair. The event will be held August 11 at the St. Louis Park Rec Center at 7 p.m. and there will be two speakers and a question and answer session. This event is open to the public and details are currently being finalized. The focus is on climate resilience and climate changes in MN. The event will be marketed and promoted heavily and it will be most helpful to have as many Commissioners at this event handing out materials to participants. b. Upcoming Meetings and Events The Commissioners discussed the upcoming events for July and August. c. Feedback on Meetings The Commission noted it appreciated Chairman Gips’ holding to time and keeping the meeting moving. It was also noted the August meeting will be Mr. Sundvall’s last meeting. Mr. Sundvall added he will be going off the Commission, but will continue to be a member of various Work Groups. The Commission noted they were grateful to have Ms. Pinc on City Staff and at the meeting. They asked Ms. Pinc to send an email to the Commission on what to distribute to citizens at National Night Out. 6. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4g MINUTES ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION: SUSTAINABLE SLP ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 5, 2015 Community Room, City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Terry Gips, Karen Laumb, Rachel Harris, Nancy Rose, Alex Sundvall, Judy Voigt, Cindy Larson O’Neil, Renee McGarvey EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mark Eilers, Paul Zeigle, Chris Anderson, Ryan Griffin, Jayne Stevenson STAFF PRESENT: Environment & Sustainability Coordinator, Shannon Pinc and Recording Secretary, Mary Pappas GUESTS: Julie Rappaport, Work Group member 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Chair Gips noted that this was Alex Sundvall’s last official Commission meeting, and invited him to return at any time. Chair Gips acknowledged Alex’s service on the Commission. Additionally, the Commissioners introduced themselves and spoke about what they are working on this summer. 2. The minutes of the July 8, 2015, meeting were tabled and changes will be forwarded to staff for review. 3. New Business a. National Night Out Report – Karen Lamb stated she presented at her National Night Out neighborhood meeting. She said she spoke about the Commission, and that no one had ever heard about it. She said the group wants to form a neighborhood association. Nancy Rose spoke after the emergency response team at her National Night Out meeting and people were happy to learn about the Commission. Julie Rappaport also went to her neighborhood meeting and explained the Commission. She noted five people signed up to be involved, and she will follow up with them. Renee McGarvey stated she lives in Fernhill neighborhood and noted citizens were interested in the Commission. She noted she pointed them to the City website for further information. Chair Gips said he attended the meeting with the City Manager Tom Harmening at the Police Station, and also did a ride along in a squad car with Officer Ken Cisco. He added he spoke to adults and kids, and stated the Commission should do more next year with this event, to get the word out. He thanked the Commissioners for City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4g) Page 2 Title: Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2015 attending their meetings, noting this was an important beginning in getting the word out about the work of the Commission. b. Presentation to the SLP Business Council – This event will take place tomorrow morning, August 6, 2015 and Commissioner Cindy Larson O’Neil will make a presentation about the Commission. Chair Gips will attend and be available to speak at the event, as will Shannon Pinc. Handouts about the Commission will be distributed and they will work to recruit business people for the Partners in Energy program, along with business participation in all of the work groups. Chair Gips invited the Commissioners to attend, and noted also that the City Manager will speak about the plastics project. The meeting will be from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Wolff Professional Building. c. Work Group Reports Communications Work Group Update Chair Gips said the work group had a good meeting, and reviewed the plan that was given to them one year ago. They made modifications to the plan and prioritized items. Now they will need a Facebook page that is in working order, will also create a video, and a revised flyer. He added they met with Jacque Larson, City Communications Staff, and had a positive meeting. The group’s work plan will now be written and presented. They also will discuss social media policies, in light of the City’s upcoming website revision. Water, Land, Wildlife Work Group A revised work plan was submitted to the commission for review at the meeting. Comments & suggestions were requested from commissioners. Nancy stated that vision and goals were largely unchanged from an earlier version, but that the Green Step Cities Best Practice Actions have been incorporated to provide framework for next steps. SLP’s reporting to the program is incomplete. Shannon & Jim Vaughn will meet to clarify updated procedures. The work group will then review opportunities for actions to upgrade ratings. In surface water management, new system of upstream retention devices is needed to reduce flooding and pollution of ponds. This plan is required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the 2017 Stormwater Management Plan. The work group has also discussed an overall park plan, to explain park properties, and incorporate green infrastructure to reduce climate warming. Wildlife policy now exists only to deal with population reduction. Protective considerations could be added. They will review otherd documents, and the current comprehensive plan, and come to agreement about what should be done. They discussed adding more parks, and more ground cover. Additional reviews will be done with City Staff and priorities will be set. The Commission also noted that Meadowbrook Golf Course is currently being revamped by Minneapolis Park and Recreation. Minnehaha Creek will be re- meandered and there will be discussions about everything including land, wildlife, water and conservation, through the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The Commission also discussed the work of Peter McCoy and his website radicalmicology.org. Chair Gips noted his work with mushrooms would be beneficial to the plan. Green Corridors could be incorporated into the plan. Chair Gips asked City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4g) Page 3 Title: Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2015 Renee to work on the language in this work plan. Previous work in this area, called Minnehaha Creek Preserve, resulted in the creek being remeandered and includes a boardwalk. Zero Waste Work Group Judy reported and stated they have a vision of zero waste and it will take time to develop a plan on how to reuse everything so it cycles back. The work group also noted multi-unit housing and family units, and businesses should be encouraged to participate in this zero waste plan, and also stated they will need to work with management groups. Julie added she will be conducting composting classes on Aug 19th. The City has also produced a video on composting that is useful. Chair Gips encouraged more work on this in neighborhoods. They also discussed household collection sites and that the process needs improvements. Additionally, Hennepin County conducts workshops where experts donate time to help people fix items, rather than tossing them out, in order to reuse and reduce waste. Chair Gips stated the Commission should also be promoting this program to citizens. Energy Work Group Cindy reported and stated the group is continuing to recruit. Their first meeting will have Xcel staff on hand to guide the work group through processes. They will also provide six workshops at City Hall on energy conservation. Cindy also reported they have reached out to businesses and leaders in the City and have a possible PACE (Property Accessed Clean Energy) program participant ready to look into installing solar panels on his business in order to save on electricity costs. She noted this business owner would be a great ambassador of the program if savings were realized. Over a five-year time frame, the business owner would pay back the City at a lower interest rate on his tax assessment. Transportation Work Group Rachel reported that she will join this group. She noted they will join forces with the Health in the Park group, and will align efforts. Areas that will be discussed include safe biking in the community along with walking audits, safety issues related to walking. Chair Gips noted it would be beneficial to get this update to the City Council as soon as possible. Education and Action Work Group Chair Gips said the planning meeting was positive and included Julie and Clark also. He noted they would like to move forward with a workshop on sustainability, and also look at Green Steps and determine what would apply. 4. Communications a. Climate Resilience Event ESC participation and promotion. Environment & Sustainability Coordinator Shannon Pinc updated the Commission on the August 11 event. It will be placed on the Facebook page, and she asked the Commissioner to view it there and like the page. She noted there will be a table at the event, set up with materials, and she will collect names and hand out posters and flyers. She added City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4g) Page 4 Title: Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2015 Commissioners are invited to come and help with distribution of materials and answering questions from the audience. Additionally, there is no way to know how many people will be in attendance. The event starts at 7 p.m. and Commissioners that can help with set up should be there by 6:30 p.m. b. Banned materials study sessions & Progressive Bag Alliance Meetings & possible recommendation to Council – Terry, Rachel, Judy, Ryan, Shannon & Tim Brausen attended this meeting. c. Julie added that the St. Louis Park Mayor will make a proclamation on community garden day, and there will be edible garden tours, classes, and mental well-being aspects of gardening. d. Visioning- Rachel said this has been discussed in the past and the Commission should work with City Staff and the community for input and to get an idea of a community wide sustainability vision. Cindy added that the City Council wants the Commission to create a vision and focus more broadly on priorities. She added that the City has funding for this, and plans to put our vision in place as soon as it is available. The Commission noted the vision can come from work with staff and also from the updated comprehensive plan. Chair Gips said a citizen survey should still be completed and then a report back to the Commission and the City will need to happen. Chair Gips added a meeting will need to be scheduled after meeting with City Manager Harmening. After that, a follow up meeting will be needed in order to make a proposal to the City Council. e. In regard to the polystyrene study session, Chair Gips, Judy, Rachel, Shannon, and Julie were at the meeting. It was noted that the plastic bags are actually not as detrimental as first thought. The bags are not a by-product of gas and there is no petroleum in plastic bags. The Commission noted there are alternative approaches to banning plastic bags, and added they will begin conversations with the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Edina in order to share resources and information on this topic. Chair Gips added the City Council would like the Commission to do more research on this topic and to attend the public listening session on the plastic bag issue at the St. Louis Park Rec Center on September 2nd. Staff will email the Commission details of this event. f. Upcoming Meetings and Events – next meeting will be held September 9 instead of September 2. g. Feedback on Meetings – The Commission’s goal is to get the meeting agenda distributed to Commissioners one week in advance of the meeting. Staff will send reminders out earlier for agenda topics. 5. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Consent Agenda Item: 4h OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 19, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Lisa Peilen, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Joe Tatalovich MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Kramer STAFF PRESENT: Jason Eisold, Recreation Center Manager Gary Morrison, Ryan Kelley, Sean Walther 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of August 5, 2015 Commissioner Carper moved approval of the minutes. Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion, and the motion was approved 5-0. (Commissioner Peilen arrived at 6:11 p.m.) 3. Public Hearings A. Conditional Use Permit for Excavation for Outdoor Recreational Complex Location: 3700 Monterey Avenue South Applicant: City of St . Louis Park Case No.: 15-34-CUP Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He stated that the CUP is primarily for the excavation of more than 400 cubic yards of material. He reviewed plans for the recreation complex. He reviewed excavation details. He noted that a neighborhood meeting was held on Aug. 12 and four people attended. Questions at that meeting regarded lighting impacts to 36Park and noise impacts to surrounding properties. Mr. Morrison spoke about a regulator which will be attached to the PA system to prevent the system from exceeding maximum allowed sound levels. This is included as a condition of approval. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked how the project gets approved. Mr. Morrison said the project is in the Park and Open Space District and recreation center is a permitted use in that district so the proposed complex is allowed by building permit only. The City Council has reviewed the project in study sessions. Commissioner Johnston-Madison said at the Council study session she heard the complex would mainly be used for hockey and sports. She asked how much money the City is contributing to the project. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4h) Page 2 Title: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2015 Mr. Morrison responded he would defer that question to Jason Eisold, Recreation Center Manager. Commissioner Johnston-Madison remarked she was concerned about the Rec Center already being predominantly hockey and the City spending additional dollars for a facility that won’t be used by most residents. She spoke about the possibility of a provision for a preference given for different types of activities. Commissioner Carper asked how the number of parking spaces was determined. Mr. Morrison said staff looked at existing parking, additional parking with the new construction, and the Rec Center’s existing overflow parking. Commissioner Carper asked about the sound system. He said spectators will create noise not controlled by the P.A. regulator. He asked if spectator location would be on the west side. Mr. Morrison responded the bleachers will be located on the east side of the rink. From experience with other school facilities, Mr. Morrison said typically the complaints regard the P.A. system, music and announcements which are louder than the cheering. Commissioner Carper said he’s asking because of Benilde. He said there have been continuous complaints about that P.A. system and spectator noise. Commissioner Carper asked about parking lot lighting. He asked that LED lighting be considered. Mr. Morrison said the lights on the parking lot and the lighting attached outside are LED fixtures. Commissioner Carper asked if the fabric covering of the facility would allow light to shine through it, creating a glow disruptive to the 36Park apartments. He spoke about Benilde’s desire in the past to build a dome. He asked about translucency of the fabric covering. Commissioner Carper asked if the landscaping plan showed current conditions or showed future growth. He spoke about landscaping at Trader Joe’s being inadequate to provide screening from car lights. Mr. Morrison said the landscape plan indicates what it will look like when the trees are mature. Ten foot conifers and larger trees are being installed to help with the immediate need. Commissioner Peilen asked how the Rec Center and new facility relate to each other. Mr. Morrison showed the layout of the complex. Commissioner Peilen asked if there would be open skating at the new facility. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4h) Page 3 Title: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2015 Youth Commission Rickert asked about the purpose of a brick wall behind the fireplace. Mr. Morrison responded that the wall is part of the exterior wall of the first level. Chair Person asked about direct access to the pool from the parking lot. He asked about coils under the rink. He asked about the grade and whether hockey boards would be removed. He discussed situations where overflow parking would come into play. He asked about issues with Benilde. Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, said there is a little bit different situation regarding lighting at Benilde. Benilde has athletic field lighting. The Rec Center lighting will be underneath and downcast and its parking lot lighting is more typical. He said staff does attend quarterly meetings of the neighborhood and Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Most of the issues currently are about schedules. Jason Eisold, Recreation Center Manager, addressed questions of commissioners. He provided a timetable of proposed year-round operation and activities. He said open skating and figure skating would be separated from hockey through different schedules. He said the new rink will mostly function as a practice facility. He discussed parking, hours, the P.A. system, canopy cover, access, coils, and lighting. Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked the total cost of construction, maintenance cost, and the City share in tax dollars. Mr. Eisold said construction cost is $5.9 million. He said the pro forma is break even $45,000 year in operating revenue and $45,000 in operating expenses. The Hockey Association is contributing $1.5 million over the course of the next 10 years, with a contribution made every year. Commissioner Carper asked what percentage of the time it will be reserved for rentals. Mr. Eisold said they have proposed to City Council that public skating, open skating, and public hockey would take precedence over rentals. He said staff will put together a schedule in September for open skating. After that the Hockey Association takes their hours, approximately 150 hours to purchase, and the rest would be available to rent or for public opportunities. Chair Person opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing as there was no one present wishing to speak. Commissioner Robertson said the proposed route for soil transport is fine. He said the proposal for an outdoor recreational facility is quite an amenity, unique, and provides a great opportunity year-around to bring to St. Louis Park. Commissioner Robertson made a motion recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit to excavate approximately 7,000 cubic yards of material from property located at 3700 Monterey Drive, subject to conditions. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 4h) Page 4 Title: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2015 B. Major Amendment to The Shoreham PUD to correct a text error Location: Southwest corner of CSAH 25 and France Avenue Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 15-35-PUD Ryan Kelley, Planner, explained that an amendment is being requested to correct a technical error discovered in the Ordinance text. The proposed change will correct and clarify that multiple-family residential is permitted on the southern portion of the property and that mixed-use development is permitted on the northern portion of the property. Chair Person asked if there was a barrier at the end of France Ave. Mr. Kelley said the barrier is a natural incline grade change. Chair Person opened the public hearing. He closed the public hearing as no one was present wishing to speak. Commissioner Peilen made a motion recommending approval of the text amendment to The Shoreham Planned Unit Development, with all previously required conditions still in effect. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 4. Other Business Commissioner Peilen spoke about Commissioner Johnston-Madison’s point on undertaking an updated traffic study for Excelsior Blvd. She said she understood that a study was being done and that it was important for decision making. 5. Communications Mr. Walther said the September 2nd meeting will be canceled. There may be up to four public hearings scheduled for the September 16th meeting. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. Submitted by, Nancy Sells Sr. Office Assistant Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Boards and Commissions: 5a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Reappointment of Citizen Representatives to Boards and Commissions RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners as city representatives to their respective commissions with terms as follows: Name Commission Term Expiration Anthony Marrie Community Education Advisory Commission 6/30/2017 Julia Ross Community Education Advisory Commission 6/30/2018 Shirley Zimmerman Community Education Advisory Commission 6/30/2017 Jayne Stevenson (Youth) Environment and Sustainability Commission 8/31/2016 Suzanne Metzger Housing Authority 6/30/2020 Edward Halvorson (Youth) Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 8/31/2016 Ethan Rickert (Youth) Planning Commission 8/31/2016 POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to reappoint the Commissioners listed above to serve another term on their respective commissions? SUMMARY: The terms of the Commissioners listed above have expired. Commissioners, whose terms are ending, complete and submit a form stating why they wish to be reappointed. Should Councilmembers wish to review the information, these Reappointment Status Forms are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Staff liaisons have been consulted, and the Commissioners listed above have indicated that they wish to be reappointed to a new term. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None Prepared by: Kay Midura, Office Assistant – City Clerk’s Office Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Public Hearing Agenda Item: 6a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Southwest LRT Municipal Consent Resolution RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to open the public hearing, solicit comments and close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the physical design component of the revised preliminary design plans for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project within the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to approve the revised SWLRT Municipal Consent plans? SUMMARY: Municipal Consent In the summer of 2014, the City of St. Louis Park originally provided municipal consent for the SWLRT project plans. In April 2015, after additional environmental analysis and more detailed work on project plans was completed, it was determined the cost of the Southwest LRT Project had increased by $341 million to $1.994 billion. The additional costs were noted to be primarily because of need for more retaining walls, more property acquisitions and business relocations, poor soils, and safety requirements. Over the next three months the Southwest Project Office (SPO) and project partners worked hard to find reductions in the project, and trimmed the project to $1.744 billion. Project reductions include a number of items, most notably a shortening of the line by one station, deferring one station, and reducing park and ride spaces along the line. In St. Louis Park, the Municipal Consent plan changes include reducing the Beltline Station park & ride lot from 541 spaces to 268 spaces, adding approximately 130 parking spaces in the Louisiana Station area and removing a trail underpass at Louisiana Station. On July 23, 2015 a new set of plans for SWLRT was distributed for Municipal Consent review. These plans were approved by the Metropolitan Council on July 8, 2015. Plans can be found at: http://www.stlouispark.org/light-freight-rail.html Staff from the Metropolitan Council’s SPO will make a presentation on the plans at the public hearing. An open house on the plans will be held for one hour prior to the regular City Council meeting. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Approving Physical Design Plans Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6a) Page 2 Title: Southwest LRT Municipal Consent Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 15-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PHYSICAL DESIGN COMPONENT OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR THE SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a Strategic Priority for the City of St. Louis Park is “to be a connected and engaged community;” and WHEREAS, St. Louis Park is committed to enhancing the regional transit system and recognizes the value the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (“SWLRT Project”) will contribute to St. Louis Park citizens, businesses, employers and employees; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has been an ardent supporter and active partner of the SW LRT project since its inception, participating in numerous processes for the SWLRT line including the Corridor Management Committee (CMC), Community Works Steering Committee, Business Advisory Committee (BAC), Community Advisory Committee (CAC), Technical Project Advisory Committee (TPAC), Technical Implementation Committee (TIC), several city advisory groups, and many community processes and education forums through Corridors of Opportunity, LISC, ULI Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County and others; and; WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of its neighborhoods; and, WHEREAS, St. Louis Park and its citizens have dedicated enormous effort, time and resources into visioning the city’s station areas, including planning, engineering, analyzing, discussing, and gaining community input in anticipation of the line, and, WHEREAS, the Governor designated the Metropolitan Council (“Council”) as the responsible authority for the SWLRT Project, which makes it responsible for planning, designing, acquiring, constructing and equipping the Project; and WHEREAS, the SWLRT Project is now in the preliminary design phase; and WHEREAS, the design at this phase is approximately 30 percent complete; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 473.3994 allows cities and counties along a proposed light rail route to provide input to the Council on the physical design component of the preliminary design plans; and WHEREAS, on July 23, 2015, the Council submitted the physical design component of the preliminary design plans (“Plans”) to the governing body of each statutory and home rule charter city, county, and town in which the route is proposed to be located; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the Plans was held by the City of St. Louis Park on September 21, 2015; and WHEREAS, within 45 days of a joint hearing held by the Council and the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority (“HCRRA”), which was held on August 27, 2015, the City of City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6a) Page 3 Title: Southwest LRT Municipal Consent Resolution St. Louis Park must review and approve or disapprove the Plans for the route to be located in the City of St. Louis Park; and WHEREAS, approval or disapproval by the City of St. Louis Park is part of the statutory preliminary design process; and WHEREAS, City of St. Louis Park staff has reviewed the Plans and developed a report pertaining to these Plans and has made its recommendations; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park supports the implementation of the Project and is doing everything possible to support its successful implementation by 2020; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to work with the Council throughout the design and construction process; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park desires that the Council and its staff continue to address and work with the city on SWLRT line and station area design revisions that were identified in comments sent to the Southwest Project Office on August 14, 2015 (“RCSC Form”). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of St. Louis Park provides its municipal approval of the Plans pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 473.3994. 2. City of St. Louis Park staff are directed to submit the City’s approval to the Metropolitan Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Discussion Item: 6b EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Connect the Park! – 2015 Bikeways RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to open the public hearing, solicit comments and close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt: • Resolution accepting the project report for Project No. 4015-2000 Bikeways and approving plans and specifications. • (5) Resolutions approving “no-parking” signs to be installed on the identified roadways to allow for bike lanes. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council want to begin the installation of the proposed 2015 bikeway segments? SUMMARY: Connect the Park! is the city's 10-year Capital Improvement Plan to add additional sidewalks, trails, and bikeways throughout the community. This initiative proposes to build 10 miles of sidewalk, 3 miles of trail, 3 bridges, and 32 miles of bikeways. The primary goal of Connect the Park! is to develop a comprehensive, city-wide system of sidewalks, trails, and bikeways that provides local and regional connectivity, improves safety and accessibility, and enhances overall community livability. This is achieved by creating a system plan that provides sidewalks approximately every ¼-mile and bikeways every ½-mile in order to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity throughout the community. The City is in the second year of construction of sidewalks and trails and has built over 3.3 miles of sidewalk and 1.6 miles of trails since 2014. This fall will be the first year of the installation of various bikeway segments within St. Louis Park. The City is planning on adding 7 miles of bikeways this year. “Bikeway” is the general term used during the adoption of the Connect the Park! program to describe the various types of bike facilities that range from a “Share the Road” application to designated bike lanes. Additional information and exhibits of these various applications can be found in the Discussion section of the report. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The construction cost estimate for the 2015 project is $120,000. These improvements will be funded using General Obligation bonds. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion Resident Correspondence Resolutions Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Senior Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 2 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways DISCUSSION BACKGROUND: The Connect the Park! Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was approved by Council in June of 2013. The plan is to install 32 miles of bikeways in the City. Bikeways are the general term used for various types of bike facilities that range from a “Share the Road” application to designated bike lanes. Staff uses best management practices for determining the appropriate bikeway for each particular roadway. The following criteria were looked at when determining the most appropriate bike facility for each road. ● On-street parking ● Intersections and driveways ● Right-of-way constraints ● Vehicle turn lane configuration ● Number of traffic lanes ● Topography, grades, sight distances and sight lines ● Traffic composition, especially volume of large trucks ● Bus routes ● Peak-hour vehicle traffic volume ● Average daily and peak-hour bicycle traffic volume ● Bicyclist characteristics An additional key factor in the analysis was to avoid changing the width of the roadway. Widening of the street is expensive and typically starts to impact existing boulevard trees, driveway grades and property lines. BIKE FACILITIES: There are two main types of bikeways that are proposed to be installed this fall. “Share the road” and bike lanes. Each type of bike facility is described in the following paragraphs. SHARE THE ROAD: Shared lane pavement markings (or “sharrows” as they are nicknamed) are bicycle symbols carefully placed to guide bicyclists to the best place to ride on the road, avoid car doors and remind drivers to share the road with cyclists. Unlike bicycle lanes, sharrows do not designate a particular part of the street for the exclusive use of bicyclists. They are simply a marking to guide bicyclists to the best place to ride and help motorists to expect to see and share the lane with bicyclists. “Share the road” streets are typically lower volume and speed roadways that include signage and pavement markings (sharrows) to help motorists and bicyclists to be more aware of the expectations. What Sharrows mean for Motorists: • Expect to see bicyclists on the street • Remember to give bicyclists three feet of space when passing • Follow the rules of the road as if there were no sharrows City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 3 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways What Sharrows mean for Bicyclists: • Use the sharrow to guide where you ride within the lane • Remember not to ride too close to parked cars • Follow the rules of the road as if there were no sharrows “Share the road” streets typically do not restrict on street parking. Parked cars, traveling motorists and bicyclists are expected to all utilize the roadway. Figure 1A shows an application of sharrows on a local, low volume roadway. SHARE THE ROAD – STREET SYMBOLS - FIGURE 1 City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 4 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways SHARE THE ROAD – ISOMETRIC VIEW - FIGURE 1A SHARE THE ROAD – CROSS SECTION VIEW – FIGURE 2 City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 5 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways BIKE LANES: A bike lane is a portion of the roadway or shoulder designated for exclusive or preferential use by people using bicycles. Designated bike lanes are typically used on two lane roadways when daily vehicle volumes exceed 2,000 per day and posted speed limits are 30 mph or higher. Bicycle lanes are distinguished from the portion of the roadway or shoulder used for motor vehicle traffic by striping, marking, or other similar techniques. Bike lanes are typically five or six feet wide. Most streets are not wide enough to allow designated travel lanes, bike lanes and parking lanes. Therefore, parking is typically restricted to one side (or both side) of the roadway in order to fit the travel and bike lanes within the existing curb lines. BIKE LANES – MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE – FIGURE 3A City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 6 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways BIKE LANES – ISOMETRIC VIEW – FIGURE 3 BIKE LANES – CROSS SECTION VIEW – FIGURE 4 PROPOSED 2015 CONNECT THE PARK! BIKEWAY SEGMENTS In total, 5 bikeway segments are recommended for installation in 2015. This equates to over 2.9 miles of new “Share the Road” bike facilities and 4.1 miles of bike lanes. This is the first construction season for the bikeway plan. Staff has utilized the last six months to consider design options and to engage the public in the design process. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 7 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways An open house was held on August 12, 2015 as an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed 2015 bikeway segments and to gain insight in to the potential impacts to on street parking. Approximately 16 household attended the meeting and were able to look over large format layouts and ask questions of staff. There were many comments made via the comment cards and follow up emails to staff. Those comments along with comments submitted since that date are included at the end of this report. The goal of the meeting was to educate the residents on the process and gain feedback regarding their concerns and issues related to the proposed bikeways. Many residents asked questions, wrote post it notes on the layouts and provided suggestions for modifications to this base design. The following are the key issues staff heard at this open house: • Concern about loss of on street parking • Concern with signage in front yards • Bikeways were not needed • Concern with safety issues related to increased bike usage If property owners were unable to attend the meetings, or if they had specific concerns that they wanted to walk through, staff met with them on site. Using the information gathered from the open house, individual site visits, phone calls and emails, staff revised the bikeway design to try to minimize the number of impacts within the right of way. ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION: Staff continues to receive feedback from residents, neighborhood groups and businesses on the proposed bikeways. All written feedback is included at the end of this report. A petition asking for Westmoreland Lane and Flag Avenue west of the Westwood Hills Nature Center to be removed from the project is also included in this report. BIKEWAY SEGMENTS Texas Avenue – Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard Segment Overview and Design: Approximately one mile (in each direction) of on street bike lanes are proposed to be installed on Texas Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard. This segment will have a designated 6 foot wide north and south bound bike lane. From 13th to 14th Street north bound will have a designated bike lane but south bound will be “share the road” due to the limited roadway width. Traffic Data: The average daily traffic on Texas Avenue is approximately 4,350 vehicles. The posted speed limit of the roadway is 30 mph. Parking Revisions: In order to facilitate dedicated travel lanes and bike lane parking is proposed to be removed from one side of the road. See Figure 5 for the location of the parking restrictions as the side of the road changes as you move along the corridor. The attached “No Parking” resolutions are needed to install the bike lanes. Cost: The engineering cost estimate for this segment of bike lane is $40,000. Construction Schedule: This bike lane is planned to be installed spring of 2016. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 8 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways TEXAS AVENUE BIKE LANES – FIGURE 5 City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 9 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Highway 169 Frontage Road, Flag Avenue, Westmoreland Lane and Franklin Avenue Segment Overview and Design: Approximately 7000 feet (in each direction) of “share the road” bike facilities are proposed to be installed on Highway 169 Frontage Road, Flag Avenue, Westmoreland Lane and Franklin Avenue. Traffic Data: The average daily traffic on Flag Avenue, Westmoreland Lane and Franklin Avenue is approximately 600 vehicles. The 85th percentile speed of the vehicles traveling on the roadway ranges from 21.5 mph to 32.8 mph. The posted speed limit of the roadway is 25 mph. Parking Revisions: There are no changes proposed to the existing on street parking with the exception of the Hwy 169 Frontage Road from 14th Street to Wayzata Boulevard. The attached “No Parking” resolution is needed at this location to allow for safe passage of vehicles and bicyclists in this narrow roadway section. Cost: The engineering cost estimate for this segment of bike lane is $28,000. Implementation Schedule: Proposed to be implemented spring of 2016 City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 10 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways FLAG/WESTMORELAND/FRANKLIN SHARE THE ROAD – FIGURE 6 City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 11 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Shelard Parkway, Ford Road and Wayzata Boulevard Segment Overview and Design: Approximately 1.1 miles (in each direction) of on street bike lanes are proposed to be installed in the Shelard Parkway and Ford Road area along with Wayzata Boulevard from Ford Road to 14th Street. There will be a designated bike lane for each direction of travel. The bike lane is proposed to be 6 feet wide. Due to the unique city boundaries in this area the bike lane along Wayzata Boulevard will have a gap from Ford Road to the bridge over 394. Staff is continuing to coordinate future segments that cross over in to Minnetonka and Golden Valley with the respective cities. Traffic Data: The average daily traffic on Shelard Parkway ranges from approximately 2800 to 6400 vehicles. Ford Road averages approximately 2300 vehicles per day and Wayzata Boulevard averages approximately 4000 vehicles per day. The posted speed limit of these roadways is 30 mph. Parking Revisions: Currently, many of these roadways are signed as “no parking” from previous “no parking” resolutions 5459, 5709 and 6674. However, Wayzata Boulevard between Shelard Parkway and Ford Road and Wayzata Boulevard between the City limits and Hwy 169 Frontage Road do not have “no parking” resolutions and are not currently signed as such. The attached “No Parking” resolution is needed to install the bike lanes. Cost: The engineering cost estimate for this segment of bike lane is $40,000. Construction Schedule: This bike lane is proposed to be installed spring of 2016. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 12 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways SHELARD PKWY, FORD ROAD AND WAYZATA BLVD BIKE LANES – FIGURE 7 City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 13 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways France Avenue Cedar Lake Avenue to north City Limits Segment Overview and Design: Approximately 0.6 miles (in each direction) of on street bike lanes are proposed to be installed on France Avenue. There will be a designated bike lane for each direction of travel. The bike lane is proposed to be 5 feet wide. The segment of France Avenue from 26th Street to 22nd Street (north city limits) was reconstructed in 2013 to accommodate bike lanes. At that time the “no parking” resolution was approved to exclude on street parking from 26th Street to 22nd Street. Traffic Data: The average daily traffic on France Avenue is approximately 5300 vehicles. The posted speed limit of this roadway is 30 mph. Parking Revisions: Parking is currently not allowed north of 26th Street. However, France Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to 26th Street currently allows on street parking. The attached “No Parking” resolution is needed to install the bike lanes from Cedar Lake Road to 26th Street. Since the City of St. Louis Park and the City of Minneapolis own the land on both sides of the road and there are no private properties that boarder this segment of France Avenue staff did not feel it necessary to notify the area of the proposed parking resolution. Cost: The engineering cost estimate for this segment of bike lane is $12,000. Construction Schedule: This bike lane is proposed to be installed spring of 2016. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 14 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways FRANCE AVENUE BIKE LANES – FIGURE 8 City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Page 15 Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways NEXT STEPS: The proposed schedule for the segments recommended by staff to facilitate construction in the spring of 2016 is shown below. Council Study Session September 8, 2015 Council Approval of Project Report September 21, 2015 Construction Spring of 2016 NO PARKING RESOLUTIONS: Five “no parking” resolutions are required to allow for the designated bike lanes to be installed on the indicated roadways. Refer to Figures 5 to 8 for more information on the location of the proposed no parking signage. 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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. 4015-2000 Bikeways 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. 4015-2000 Bikeways, is hereby established and ordered. The project includes the following segments: a) Texas Avenue (from Cedar Lake Road to Wayzata Boulevard) b) Highway 169 Frontage Road, Flag Avenue, Westmoreland Lane and Franklin Avenue (from Wayzata Boulevard to Texas Avenue) c) Shelard Parkway, Ford Road and Wayzata Boulevard (in Shelard Park) d) Wayzata Boulevard south of Interstate 394 (From east of Ford Road to Highway 169 Frontage Road) e) France Avenue from Cedar Lake Road to the northern City limit at 22nd Street. 4. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the direction of the Project Manager, or designee, are approved. The Project Manager is allowed to make adjustments to these plans and specifications, such as narrowing the width of boulevards or sidewalks, in cases where special circumstances exist in the field, such as the location of trees, provided that these adjustments will make a material difference in addressing any special circumstances that may exist. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Page 56 RESOLUTION NO. 15-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON TEXAS AVENUE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM CEDAR LAKE ROAD TO WAYZATA BOULEVARD WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has determined that the following traffic controls meet the requirements of the City’s policy for installation of parking restrictions and traffic control; WHEREAS, in order to create dedicated bike lanes bike along this segment of roadway no on-street parking shall be allowed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. “NO PARKING” on the east side of Texas Avenue from the intersection of Cedar Lake Road to 250 feet north of centerline. 2. “NO PARKING” on the east side of Texas Avenue from 125 feet south of the centerline of the intersection of 23rd Street to 13th Street. 3. “NO PARKING” on the east side of Texas Avenue from the centerline of the intersection of Wayzata Boulevard and Texas Avenue to 80 feet south of the intersection. 4. “NO PARKING” on the west side of Texas Avenue from the centerline of the intersection of Cedar Lake Road to 100 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Westwood Hills Drive. 5. “NO PARKING” on the west side of Texas Avenue from 95 feet south of the centerline of West Franklin Avenue to 90 feet north of the centerline of West Franklin Avenue. 6. “NO PARKING” on the west side of Texas Avenue from 180 feet south of the centerline of Westwood Hills Road to the intersection of Wayzata Boulevard. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Page 57 RESOLUTION NO. 15-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HIGHWAY 169 FRONTAGE ROAD FROM 14TH STREET TO WAYZATA BOULEVARD WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has determined that the following traffic controls meet the requirements of the City’s policy for installation of parking restrictions and traffic control; WHEREAS, in order to create a “Share the Road” bike facility along this segment of roadway no on-street parking shall be allowed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. “NO PARKING” on both sides of the Highway 169 Frontage Road from 14th Street to Wayzata Boulevard. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Page 58 RESOLUTION NO. 15-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF WAYZATA BOULEVARD ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF INTERSTATE 394 FROM SHELARD PARKWAY TO FORD ROAD WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has determined that the following traffic controls meet the requirements of the City’s policy for installation of parking restrictions and traffic control; WHEREAS, in order to create a bike lane along this segment of roadway no on-street parking shall be allowed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. “NO PARKING” on both sides of the Wayzata Boulevard along the north side of Interstate 394 from Shelard Parkway to Ford Road. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Page 59 RESOLUTION NO. 15-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF WAYZATA BOULEVARD ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF INTERSTATE 394 FROM THE CITY LIMITS (325 FOOT EAST OF FORD ROAD) TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY 169 AND WAYZATA BOULEVARD WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has determined that the following traffic controls meet the requirements of the City’s policy for installation of parking restrictions and traffic control; WHEREAS, in order to create a bike lane along this segment of roadway no on-street parking shall be allowed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. “NO PARKING” on both sides of the Wayzata Boulevard along the south side of Interstate 394 from the city limits (325 feet east of Ford Road) to the centerline of Highway 169 and Wayzata Boulevard (city limits) Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Page 60 RESOLUTION NO. 15-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF FRANCE AVENUE FROM CEDAR LAKE AVENUE TO 26TH STREET WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has determined that the following traffic controls meet the requirements of the City’s policy for installation of parking restrictions and traffic control; WHEREAS, in order to create a bike lane along this segment of roadway no on-street parking shall be allowed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. “NO PARKING” on both sides of France Avenue from Cedar Lake Avenue to 26th Street. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6b) Title: Connect the Park! 2015 Bikeways Page 61 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Public Hearing Agenda Item: 6c EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to open the public hearing, solicit comments and close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt Final Bond Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Private Activity Revenue Bond, Series 2015A, 2015B and 2015C for The Shoreham. POLICY CONSIDERATION: • What obligation does the City have to repay these bonds? • The proposed action is consistent with the City’s approved policy. SUMMARY: Bader Development has requested private activity revenue bonds to assist with the financing of a major mixed-use-redevelopment called The Shoreham at the southwest corner of CSAH 25 and France Ave. This project meets the requirements for issuing private activity revenue bonds as it is located within the City, and meets one of the objectives of housing programs under IRS and MN State Statute requirements. Bader Development has also requested up to $1.2 million in Tax Increment Financing assistance from the City of St. Louis Park. NEXT STEPS: A public hearing will be conducted at the meeting. After the public hearing has concluded, the City Council will be asked to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds and the execution of the related required documents. Pending Council approval, the 2015A Bonds will be a purchased by TCF Investments Management, Inc. via a negotiated sale and the 2015B and 2015C Bonds will be sold publicly. Representatives from Kennedy and Graven and Bader Development will be in attendance at the meeting. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City has no obligation to pay the debt service on these bonds. Per the City’s private activity revenue bond policy, Bader Development will pay an annual administration fee in the amount of 1/8th of 1% (.125%) of the outstanding principal of the bonds. This amounts to an estimated $600,000 to $650,000 over the 30 year life of the bonds, depending on the final dollar amount and structure of the bonds. The City uses this administration fee in the Housing Rehabilitation Fund. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis park is committed to providing a well-maintained and diverse housing stock. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 2 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 15-____ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS; ADOPTING A HOUSING PROGRAM; AND APPROVING THE FORMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. The City is a home rule city duly organized and existing under its Charter and the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota. 1.02. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the “Act”), the City is authorized to issue revenue bonds to provide funds to finance multifamily rental housing developments located within the City. 1.03. Shoreham Apartments LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Borrower”), has proposed that the City issue its revenue bonds in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $40,000,000, in one or more series, bearing interest at fixed and/or variable rates, to be offered publicly and/or privately placed, as taxable and/or tax-exempt obligations (the “Bonds”). 1.04. The proceeds of the Bonds are proposed to be loaned by the City to the Borrower to be applied by the Borrower to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of an approximately 148-unit multifamily rental housing development and functionally related facilities with approximately 202 parking spaces to be located at 3907 and 3915 Highway 7, 3031 Glenhurst Avenue, and 3914 and 3918 31st Street West in the City (the “Project”). The Project is designed as market-rate housing with twenty percent (20%) of the units reserved for rental to and occupancy by persons and families of low and moderate income. The Borrower will apply the proceeds of the Bonds to the following purposes: (i) the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Project; (ii) the funding of one or more reserve funds to secure the timely payment of the Bonds, if necessary; (iii) the payment of interest on the Bonds during the construction of the Project, if necessary; and (iv) the payment of the costs of issuing the Bonds. 1.05. In accordance with the Act, the City has prepared a housing program (the “Housing Program”) to authorize the issuance by the City of the Bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping by the Borrower of the Project. The Housing Program was prepared and submitted to the Metropolitan Council for its review and comment. 1.06. On August 17, 2015, the Council authorized the submission of an application to the office of Minnesota Management & Budget for an allocation of bonding authority with respect to the Bonds to finance the Project in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 3 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham Statutes, Chapter 474A, as amended, and providing preliminary approval for the sale and issuance of the Bonds. 1.07. A notice of public hearing (the “Public Notice”) was published in the Sun-Sailor, the official newspaper and a newspaper of general circulation in the City, with respect to the required public hearing under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and Section 462C.04, subdivision 2 of the Act. 1.08. The Public Notice was published at least fifteen (15) days before the regularly scheduled meeting of the Council, and on the date hereof, the Council conducted a public hearing at which a reasonable opportunity was provided for interested individuals to express their views, both orally and in writing. Section 2. Housing Program. The Housing Program, in the form substantially on file with the City, is hereby approved. Section 3. Senior Bonds. 3.01. The Borrower has requested that the City issue, sell, and deliver its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Shoreham Project), Series 2015A (the “Senior Bonds”), in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $34,500,000. The Senior Bonds are proposed to be purchased by TCF Investments Management, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Senior Lender”), an affiliate of TCF National Bank, a national banking association (the “Servicer”). 3.02. The proceeds derived from the sale of the Senior Bonds will be loaned by the City to the Borrower pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agreement, to be dated or on after September 1, 2015 (the “Senior Loan Agreement”), between the City and the Borrower. 3.03. The Senior Bonds will be issued pursuant to this resolution and the Act, and the Senior Bonds and the interest thereon (i) shall be payable solely from the revenues pledged therefor under the Senior Loan Agreement and additional sources of revenues provided by or on behalf of the Borrower; (ii) shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; (iii) shall not constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the City or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers; (iv) shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City other than the City’s interest in the Senior Loan Agreement; and (v) shall not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City. 3.04. The loan repayments to be made by the Borrower under the Senior Loan Agreement will be fixed so as to produce revenue sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Senior Bonds when due. The City will assign its rights to the basic payments and certain other rights under the Senior Loan Agreement to the Senior Lender pursuant to the terms of an Assignment of Loan Agreement, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Assignment of Senior Loan Agreement”), between the City and the Senior Lender. The Borrower will secure its obligations by executing and delivering to the City a Combination Mortgage, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Senior Mortgage”), which will be assigned by the City to the Senior Lender. The Borrower will further secure its obligations by executing and delivering to the City an Assignment of Leases and Rents, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Assignment of Leases and Rents”), which will be assigned by the City to the Senior Lender. The proceeds of City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 4 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham the Senior Bonds will be disbursed by the Senior Lender pursuant to the Senior Loan Agreement and a Disbursing Agreement, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Disbursing Agreement”), between the Borrower, the Senior Lender, the Servicer, the Trustee (as defined herein), and a disbursing agent named therein. 3.05. The City acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the issuance of the Senior Bonds is authorized by the Act and is consistent with the purposes of the Act and that the issuance of the Senior Bonds, and the other actions of the City under the Senior Loan Agreement and this resolution constitute a public purpose and are in the interests of the City. In authorizing the issuance of the Senior Bonds for the financing of the Project and the related costs, the City’s purpose is and the effect thereof will be to promote the public welfare of the City and its residents by providing multifamily housing developments for low or moderate income residents of the City and otherwise furthering the purposes and policies of the Act. 3.06. For the purposes set forth above, there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Senior Bonds in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $34,500,000. The Senior Bonds shall bear interest at the rates, shall be designated, shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall be in the aggregate principal amount, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, shall be in such form, and shall have such other terms, details, and provisions as are prescribed in the form of Senior Bonds now on file with the City, with the amendments referenced herein. The City hereby authorizes the Senior Bonds to be issued, in whole or in part, as “tax-exempt bonds,” the interest on which is not includable in gross income for federal and State of Minnesota income tax purposes. All of the provisions of the Senior Bonds, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Senior Bonds shall be substantially in the form on file with the City, which form is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions (including changes to the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Bonds, the stated maturities of the Senior Bonds, the interest rates on the Senior Bonds and the terms of redemption of the Senior Bonds) as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall determine. The execution of the Senior Bonds with the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the City Manager and the delivery of the Senior Bonds by the City shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. 3.07. The Senior Bonds shall be special, limited obligations of the City payable solely from the revenues provided by the Borrower pursuant to the Senior Loan Agreement, including revenues derived from the Project. The Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the Senior Bonds in accordance with the terms thereof. 3.08. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Senior Loan Agreement. All of the provisions of the Senior Loan Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Senior Loan Agreement shall be substantially in the form on file with the City which is hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as do not materially change the substance thereof, and as the Mayor and the City City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 5 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham Manager, in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determinations. 3.09. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, such other documents and certificates as are necessary or appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Senior Bonds, including the Assignment of Senior Loan Agreement, an Assignment of Combination Mortgage, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement and Assignment of Leases and Rents, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Assignment of Senior Mortgage”), from the City to the Senior Lender, various certificates of the City, an Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, Form 8038 (Rev. April 2011), with respect to the Senior Bonds, an endorsement of the City to the tax certificate of the Borrower, and similar documents, and all other documents and certificates as shall be necessary and appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Senior Bonds. The City hereby authorizes Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, as bond counsel (“Bond Counsel”), to prepare, execute, and deliver its approving legal opinions with respect to the Senior Bonds. 3.10. The City hereby authorizes the Borrower to provide such security for payment of its obligations under the Senior Loan Agreement and for payment of the Senior Bonds, including the Senior Mortgage, one or more guaranties, or any other security agreed upon by the Borrower and the Senior Lender, and the City hereby approves the execution and delivery of such security. Section 4. Subordinate Bonds. 4.01. The Borrower has requested that the City issue, sell, and deliver its (i) Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Shoreham Project), Series 2015B (the “Tax-Exempt Subordinate Bonds”), in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $3,400,000; and (ii) Taxable Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Shoreham Project), Series 2015C (the “Taxable Subordinate Bonds,” and together with the Tax- Exempt Subordinate Bonds, the “Subordinate Bonds”), in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $600,000. The Subordinate Bonds are proposed to be sold publicly and underwritten by Dougherty & Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Underwriter”). The Subordinate Bonds will be subordinate in right of repayment to the Senior Bonds. 4.02. The proceeds derived from the sale of the Subordinate Bonds will be loaned by the City to the Borrower pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agreement, to be dated or on after September 1, 2015 (the “Subordinate Loan Agreement”), between the City and the Borrower. 4.03. The Subordinate Bonds will be issued pursuant to this resolution, the Act, and an Indenture of Trust, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Indenture”), between the City and U.S. Bank National Association (the “Trustee”), and the Subordinate Bonds and the interest on the Subordinate Bonds (i) shall be payable solely from the revenues pledged therefor under the Subordinate Loan Agreement and additional sources of revenue provided by or on behalf of the Borrower; (ii) shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; (iii) shall not constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the City or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers; (iv) shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City other than the City’s interest in the Subordinate Loan Agreement; and (v) shall not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 6 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham 4.04. The loan repayments to be made by the Borrower under the Subordinate Loan Agreement will be fixed so as to produce revenue sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Subordinate Bonds when due. Such loan repayments will be assigned to the Trustee under the terms of the Indenture. The Borrower will secure its obligations by executing and delivering to the City a Subordinate Combination Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Subordinate Mortgage”), to be assigned by the City to Bridgewater Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation (the “Bank”). The proceeds of the Subordinate Bonds will be disbursed by the Trustee pursuant to the Subordinate Loan Agreement and the Disbursing Agreement. 4.05. The City acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the issuance of the Subordinate Bonds is authorized by the Act and is consistent with the purposes of the Act and that the issuance of the Subordinate Bonds, and the other actions of the City under the Indenture, the Subordinate Loan Agreement, and this resolution constitute a public purpose and are in the interests of the City. In authorizing the issuance of the Subordinate Bonds for the financing of the Project and the related costs, the City’s purpose is and the effect thereof will be to promote the public welfare of the City and its residents by providing multifamily housing developments for low or moderate income residents of the City and otherwise furthering the purposes and policies of the Act. 4.06. For the purposes set forth above, there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Subordinate Bonds in the approximate aggregate principal of $5,500,000. The Subordinate Bonds shall bear interest at the rates, shall be designated, shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall be in the aggregate principal amount, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, shall be in such form, and shall have such other terms, details, and provisions as are prescribed in the Indenture, in the form now on file with the City, with the amendments referenced herein. The City hereby authorizes the Tax-Exempt Subordinate Bonds to be issued, in whole or in part, as “tax-exempt bonds,” the interest on which is not includable in gross income for federal and State of Minnesota income tax purposes. All of the provisions of the Subordinate Bonds, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Subordinate Bonds shall be substantially in the form in the Indenture on file with the City, which form is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions (including changes to the aggregate principal amount of the Subordinate Bonds, the stated maturities of the Subordinate Bonds, the interest rates on the Subordinate Bonds and the terms of redemption of the Subordinate Bonds) as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall determine. The execution of the Subordinate Bonds with the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the City Manager and the delivery of the Subordinate Bonds by the City shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. 4.07. The Subordinate Bonds shall be special, limited obligations of the City payable solely from the revenues provided by the Borrower pursuant to the Subordinate Loan Agreement, including, on a subordinate basis to the Senior Bonds, revenues of the Project, and other funds pledged pursuant to the Indenture and from payments made pursuant to an irrevocable letter of credit, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Letter of Credit”), issued by the Bank pursuant to the terms of a Reimbursement Agreement, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015, City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 7 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham between the Borrower and the Bank. A confirming irrevocable letter of credit, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Confirming Letter of Credit”), will be issued by Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. All of the provisions of the Indenture, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Indenture shall be substantially in the form on file with the City, which is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions and insertions as do not materially change the substance thereof, and as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed the to execute the Indenture, and to deliver the Indenture to the Trustee, and hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the Subordinate Bonds in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, and hereby provides that the Indenture shall provide the terms and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations, duties, and agreements of the owners of the Subordinate Bonds, the City and the Trustee as set forth therein. 4.08. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Subordinate Loan Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement, to be dated after the date hereof (the “Bond Purchase Agreement”), between the City, the Borrower, and the Underwriter. All of the provisions of the Subordinate Loan Agreement and Bond Purchase Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Subordinate Loan Agreement and Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the forms on file with the City which are hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as do not materially change the substance thereof, and as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determinations. 4.09. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, such other documents and certificates as are necessary or appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Subordinate Bonds, including an Assignment of Subordinate Combination Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Assignment of Subordinate Mortgage”), from the City to the Bank, various certificates of the City, an Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, Form 8038 (Rev. April 2011), with respect to the Tax-Exempt Subordinate Bonds, an endorsement of the City to the tax certificate of the Borrower with respect to the Tax-Exempt Subordinate Bonds, and similar documents, and all other documents and certificates as shall be necessary and appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Subordinate Bonds. The City hereby approves the execution and delivery by the Trustee of the Indenture and all other instruments, certificates, and documents prepared in conjunction with the issuance of the Subordinate Bonds that require execution by the Trustee. The City hereby authorizes Bond Counsel to prepare, execute, and deliver its approving legal opinions with respect to the Subordinate Bonds. 4.10. The City will not participate in the preparation of the Preliminary Official Statement or the Official Statement relating to the offer and sale of the Subordinate Bonds (the City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 8 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham “Official Statement”), and will make no independent investigation with respect to the information contained therein, including the appendices thereto, and the City assumes no responsibility for the sufficiency, accuracy, or completeness of such information. Subject to the foregoing, the City hereby consents to the distribution and the use by the Underwriter of the Official Statement in connection with the offer and sale of the Subordinate Bonds. The Official Statement is the sole material consented to by the City for use in connection with the offer and sale of the Subordinate Bonds. 4.11. The City hereby authorizes the Borrower to provide such security for payment of its obligations under the Subordinate Loan Agreement and for payment of the Subordinate Bonds, including the Letter of Credit, the Confirming Letter of Credit, the Subordinate Mortgage, one or more guaranties, or any other security agreed upon by the Borrower and the Bank, and the City hereby approves the execution and delivery of such security. Section 5. Additional Findings and Certifications. 5.01. The Bonds are authorized to be issued in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000. On the date hereof the Senior Bonds are expected to be issued in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $34,500,000, and the Subordinate Bonds are expected to be issued in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $4,000,000. However, the final principal amount of both the Senior Bonds and the Subordinate Bonds may change so long as the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Bonds and the Subordinate Bonds combined does not exceed $40,000,000. 5.02. To ensure compliance with certain rental and occupancy restrictions imposed by the Act and Section 142(d) of the Code, and to ensure compliance with certain restrictions imposed by the City, the Mayor and City Manager are also hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Regulatory Agreement, to be dated on or after September 1, 2015 (the “Regulatory Agreement”), between the City, the Borrower, the Senior Lender, and the Trustee. All of the provisions of the Regulatory Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Regulatory Agreement shall be substantially in the form on file with the City which is hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as do not materially change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. 5.03. Except as otherwise provided in this resolution, all rights, powers, and privileges conferred and duties and liabilities imposed upon the City or the Council by the provisions of this resolution or of the aforementioned documents shall be exercised or performed by the City or by such members of the Council, or such officers, board, body or agency thereof as may be required or authorized by law to exercise such powers and to perform such duties. No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained in the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement of any member of the Council of the City, or any officer, agent or employee of the City in that person’s individual capacity, and neither the Council of the City nor any officer or employee executing the Bonds shall be personally liable on the Bonds or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 9 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham No provision, covenant or agreement contained in the aforementioned documents, the Bonds, or in any other document relating to the Bonds, and no obligation therein or herein imposed upon the City or the breach thereof, shall constitute or give rise to a general or moral obligation of the City or any pecuniary liability of the City or any charge upon its general credit or taxing powers. In making the agreements, provisions, covenants, and representations set forth in such documents, the City has not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than funds and revenues derived from the Senior Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Loan Agreement which are to be applied to the payment of the Bonds, as provided therein. 5.04. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or in the aforementioned documents expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon any person or firm or corporation, other than the City, any holder of the Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution, any right, remedy or claim, legal or equitable, under and by reason of this resolution or any provisions hereof, this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and all of their provisions being intended to be and being for the sole and exclusive benefit of the City, and any holder from time to time of the Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution. 5.05. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, other than the provisions contained in the first sentence of Sections 3.07 and 4.07 hereof, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds issued hereunder shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds, but this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Bonds shall be construed and endorsed as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained therein. 5.06. The Bonds, when executed and delivered, shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to the Act, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity of the Bonds and the regularity of the issuance thereof, and that all acts, conditions, and things required by the laws of the State of Minnesota relating to the adoption of this resolution, to the issuance of the Bonds, and to the execution of the aforementioned documents to happen, exist, and be performed precedent to the execution of the aforementioned documents have happened, exist, and have been performed as so required by law. 5.07. The officers of the City, Bond Counsel, other attorneys, engineers, and other agents or employees of the City are hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them by or in connection with this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Bonds, for the full, punctual, and complete performance of all the terms, covenants, and agreements contained in the Bonds, the aforementioned documents, and this resolution. If for any reason the Mayor or the City Manager is unable to execute and deliver the documents referred to in this resolution, such documents may be executed by any member of the Council or any officer of the City delegated the duties of the Mayor or the City Manager with the same force and effect as if such documents were executed and delivered by the Mayor or the City Manager. 5.08. The Borrower shall pay the administrative fee of the City for the issuance of conduit debt. The Borrower will also pay, or, upon demand, reimburse the City for payment of, any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, whether or not the Bonds are issued, including any costs for attorneys’ fees. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6c) Page 10 Title: Public Hearing - Private Activity Revenue Bonds - The Shoreham 5.09. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval. The approvals contained in the resolution are effective for one year after the date hereof. Approved by the City Council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota this 21st day of September, 2015. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Public Hearing Agenda Item: 6d EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: The Shoreham Alley Vacation RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to open public hearing, solicit comments and close public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of Ordinance vacating right-of-way and set the Second Reading of Ordinance for October 5, 2015. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUMMARY: Bader Development requested a preliminary and final plat and preliminary and final planned unit development (PUD) to redevelop property at the southwest corner of France Avenue and the CSAH 25 Frontage Road for “The Shoreham Development”. Bader also requested that the City vacate an alley that runs through this property connecting France Avenue to Glenhurst Avenue. The City determined that the alley was not needed for public purposes and approved the vacation request along with the plat and PUD on June 1, 2015. When Bader provided the approved plat to Hennepin County it was discovered that the legal description Bader originally provided to the City for the alley vacation was incomplete; the action before the Council is to correct this error. The intent of the developer, and of the City at the time of the original Shoreham applications, was to vacate the entire alley. Bader Development is now requesting the vacation of the northern half of the alley. The alley vacation request will allow Bader to build The Shoreham as approved in the PUD by the Council on June 1, 2015. A public hearing is required for the vacation request. The second reading is tentatively scheduled for the October 5, 2015 Council meeting, on the Consent Agenda. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Draft Ordinance Alley Vacation Exhibit Prepared by: Ryan Kelley, Planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning & Zoning Supervisor Michele Schnitker, Deputy Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6d) Page 2 Title: The Shoreham Alley Vacation D R A F T ORDINANCE NO.____-15 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY LYING BETWEEN CSAH 25 FRONTAGE ROAD AND 31ST STREET WEST WHICH CONNECTS FRANCE AVENUE AND GLENHURST AVENUE THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all property abutting upon both sides of the alley proposed to be vacated has been duly filed. The notice of said petition has been published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on September 10, 2015 and the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the alley is not needed for public purposes, and that it is for the best interest of the public that said alley be vacated. Section 2. The following described alley, as now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated: That part of the alley lying southerly of Block 2, as dedicated in the recorded plat of “CALHOUN LAKE SIDE PARK, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.”, lying westerly of the southerly extension of the east line of Lot 15, Block 2, said plat, and lying easterly of the southerly extension of the west line of Lot 16, Block 2, said plat. Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Section_4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Public Hearing September 21, 2015 First Reading September 21, 2015 Second Reading October 5, 2015 Date of Publication October 8, 2015 Date Ordinance takes effect October 23, 2015 Adopted by the City Council Reviewed for Administration City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney 123456714151318171622GLENHURST AVE FRANCE AVE SALLEY TO BE VACATED Aug 25, 2015 - 7:34am - User:587 L:\PROJECTS\DJR20165\dwg\Survey\20165-ALLEY VACATION EXHIBIT.dwg Project No.Approved:Drawn:Designed:Rev.:Date:Initial Issue:Exhibit NumberDJR ARCHITECTURETHE SHOREHAM ADDITIONST. LOUIS PARK, MNALLEY VACATION EXHIBITGSRMB02/27/2015A08/25/2015DJR20165That part of the alley lying southerly of Block 2, as dedicated in the recorded plat of "CALHOUN LAKE SIDE PARK, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.", lying westerly of thesoutherly extension of the east line of Lot 15, Block 2, said plat, and lying easterly of the southerly extension of the west line of Lot 16, Block 2, said plat.DESCRIPTION OF ALLEY TO BE VACATEDSCALE IN FEET040DENOTES ALLEY TO BE VACATEDCity Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 6d) Title: The Shoreham Alley VacationPage 3 Meeting: City Council Meeting Date: September 21, 2015 Action Agenda Item: 8a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TITLE: 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Lev y Certification and Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2016 Preliminary General Fund Budget, 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy, and Setting Public Hearing Date for the 2016 Budget and Final Property Tax Levy. POLICY CONSIDERATION: • Does the City Council desire to set the 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy at $28,738,974 which is an increase of $1,753,597 or approximately 6.50% over the 2015 Final Property Tax Levy? • Does the City Council desire to hold the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at the Regular City Council meeting on Monday December 7, 2015 and then adopt the 2016 Budgets, 2016 Final Property Tax Levy, 2016 Final HRA Levy, and 2016 – 2025 Capital Improvement Plan at the Regular City Council Meeting on Monday December 21, 2015? SUMMARY: Included is information pertaining to the 2016 Preliminary Budget and 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy. In addition, a proposed calendar of related budget and tax levy dates is shown. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed tax levy will help support necessary city services to be provided during 2016. VISION CONSIDERATION: All vision areas are taken into consideration and are an important part of the budgeting process. St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion Resolution Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 8a) Page 2 Title: 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy Certification and Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption DISCUSSION BACKGROUND: On June 22, 2015, staff met with the City Council to discuss the 2016 Budget Process. Council agreed that staff should follow recommendations from the “2016 Budget Production Guidelines” when preparing the 2016 Budget. Assumptions for the 2016 Budget included a pattern similar to past years; a levy increase, modest increase in other fees and charges where appropriate to fit with business costs, maintain high quality and responsive service delivery, hold expenditures flat where possible with adjustments for some modest growth based on essential business needs, funding for a wage and benefit contribution increase, utility rate increases, and continued long range financial planning. At the August 24th and September 8th, 2015 City Council Study Sessions, the City Council reviewed information from the staff report and subsequently directed staff to prepare a 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy increase of 6.50% when compared to the 2015 Final Property Tax Levy. In addition, the City Council directed staff to proceed with preparing the 2016 Preliminary HRA Levy at the maximum allowed by state statute, due to the significant infrastructure projects currently in progress and scheduled per the 2016 – 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. Council also directed staff to proceed with utility rate adjustments, which will both be brought back later this year for approval, in order to take effect in 2016. 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy There are some important key items to keep in mind for the 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy: • There are no levy limits in place for 2016. • Local Government Aid has been approved to be issued in accordance with a formula set by the state. Currently the City is scheduled to receive $539,434 in 2016, which is $26,965 more than the $512,466 allocated in 2015. These dollars go into the Capital Replacement Fund as in previous years. • Trends in Valuations and Possible Property Tax Implications - For the 2015 assessment that 2016 property taxes are based on, St. Louis Park’s taxable market value increased by 8.0% with all of the dominant property types increasing in value. Composition of the change is summarized as +4.9% for single-family homes, +9.9% for condos and townhomes, +14.1% for apartments, and the commercial- industrial sectors at +8.6%. As can be surmised by the above figures, there will be a shift of the property tax burden to commercial and apartment properties for the Payable 2016 tax period. This shift will be mitigated somewhat when considering all taxing jurisdictions that make up the typical property tax bill (in the aggregate, other County jurisdictions increased at higher rates for single-family homes but at lower rates for apartments and commercial properties). • Fiscal Disparities – The City’s proposed net contribution decreased by $710,663 or approximately 18.3% for 2016. The City is a net contributor to the pool of $3,168,815, or approximately 5.1% of the City’s total tax capacity for 2016. • Funding challenges in several funds impacting long-term sustainability City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 8a) Page 3 Title: 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy Certification and Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption • As in past years, the 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy adopted by the City Council on September 21, 2015, can be decreased, but cannot be increased after that date. 2015 City Final Levy and 2016 Preliminary Levy A synopsis of prior year levy information and the 2016 Proposed Preliminary Levy is shown below: 1. The 2015 Final Levy was $26,985,377, which was 5.50% or $1,407,469 more than 2014. 2. The 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy range staff recommends is proposed at $28,738,974, which is approximately 6.50% or $1,753,597 more than the 2015 Final Levy. The proposed breakdown of the Preliminary Property Tax Levy by fund is shown below: 2015 2016 Dollar Change Percent Change Final Preliminary From 2015 From 2015 TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY General Fund $22,364,509 $23,793,106 1,428,597$ 6.39% Debt Service - Current 1,423,161 1,517,667 94,506 6.64% Debt Service - Future - 455,995 455,995 N/A Capital Replacement Fund 1,442,700 1,767,700 325,000 22.53% Park Improvement Fund 810,000 810,000 - 0.00% Sidewalk and Trails Fund 645,007 94,506 (550,501) -85.35% Employee Administration Fund 200,000 200,000 - 0.00% Housing Rehabilitation Fund 100,000 100,000 - 0.00% TOTAL TAX LEVIES $26,985,377 $28,738,974 $1,753,597 6.50% ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY INFORMATION By law, the City Council must approve a 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy. These preliminary levies must then be sent to Hennepin County for certification in September. Hennepin County will mail out parcel specific notices to taxpayers in mid-November. Final action on the 2016 Budget, 2016 Final City Property Tax Levy, Final 2016 HRA Levy, and 2016 – 2025 CIP will not occur until December. SETTING DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND 2016 BUDGET ADOPTION Legislative requirements changed six years ago in regard to Truth in Taxation public hearings that usually occur in December. The requirement to publish and hold a special public hearing separate from adopting the final tax levy was repealed in 2009. For that reason, the City Council could hold the public hearing and adopt the tax levy on the same night. Past practice has been to hold the public hearing and then at the subsequent meeting adopt the final budget. If the City Council chooses to continue this practice, then the dates would be the regular City Council meetings of December 7, 2015 for the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and December 21, 2015 for adoption of the 2016 Budget, 2016 Final Levy adoption for the City and HRA levies, and adoption of the 2016 – 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 8a) Page 4 Title: 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy Certification and Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption NEXT STEPS: As the 2016 budget process continues, the following preliminary schedule snapshot has been developed for Council: October 5 Public Hearing – 1st Reading on Fees. October 12 Review and discussion of 2016 budget, CIP, utility rates and Long Range Financial Management Plan. Directors or their designees in attendance as needed. October 19 Adoption of 2016 Utility Rates and 2nd Reading of Fees on Consent. November 9 (If necessary) Final budget or CIP discussion prior to Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and budget presentation. December 7 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and budget presentation. December 14 (If needed) - Public Hearing continuation and any budget discussion. December 21 Council adopts 2015 Revised Budget, 2016 Budgets, final tax levies (City and HRA), and 2016 - 2025 CIP. Staff will continue to review budget and capital information, and subsequently update the Long Range Financial Management Plan during the upcoming months. The City Council has the option of decreasing the 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levies for the City and HRA after the initial certification; however it cannot be increased. City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 8a) Page 5 Title: 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy Certification and Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption RESOLUTION NO. 15-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING 2016 PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2016 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 2016 BUDGET AND FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require approval of a preliminary property tax levy and a preliminary budget on or before September 30th of each year; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, that the Preliminary 2016 Budget shall be as follows: 2016 Preliminary General Fund Revenues: Property Taxes $23,558,309 Licenses and Permit 3,435,677 Fines and Forfeits 322,200 Intergovernmental 1,384,017 Charges for Services 1,956,593 Miscellaneous 1,259,887 Transfers In 1,872,581 Interest on Investments 140,000 Total General Fund Revenues $33,929,264 Expenditures: Personnel $ 26,018,748 Supplies 1,887,971 Non-Capital Equipment 55,820 Services and Other Charges 5,640,306 Non-Departmental 326,419 Total General Fund Expenditures $33,929,264 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held on December 7, 2015; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for collection in 2016 upon the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes: City Council Meeting of September 21, 2015 (Item No. 8a) Page 6 Title: 2016 Preliminary Property Tax Levy Certification and Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption 2016 Preliminary TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY Levy General Fund $23,793,106 Debt Service - Current 1,517,667 Debt Service - Future 455,995 Capital Replacement Fund 1,767,700 Park Improvement Fund 810,000 Sidewalk and Trails Fund 94,506 Employee Administration Fund 200,000 Housing Rehabilitation Fund 100,000 TOTAL TAX LEVIES $28,738,974 And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Controller is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this information to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Revenue, if applicable, in the format requested as required by law. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 21, 2015 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk