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AGENDA
AUGUST 4, 2014
(Councilmember Spano Out)
7:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes July 7, 2014
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. Approval of EDA Disbursements
6. Old Business -- None
7. New Business -- None
8. Communications -- None
9. Adjournment
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of Donations
2b. Westwood Hills Nature Center Junior Naturalists Recognition
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special City Council Meeting Minutes July 14 , 2014
3b. Study Session Minutes July 14, 2014
3c. Special Study Session Minutes July 21, 2014
3d. City Council Meeting Minutes July 21, 2014
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which
need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a
Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular
agenda for discussion. The items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda,
or move items from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.)
5. Boards and Commissions – None
Meeting of August 4, 2014
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6. Public Hearings -- None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public -- None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Approval of City’s Revised Housing Goals
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the City Housing Goals as revised based on
the policy discussions the Council had at the February Council Workshop and the April
2, May 5 and July 14 Study Sessions.
9. Communications -- None
Meeting of August 4, 2014
City Council Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Approve the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Active Living for All Master
Agreement relating to the Health in the Park initiative.
4b. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of June 28 through July 25,
2014.
4c. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes February 19,
2014.
4d. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes March 19,
2014.
4e. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes April 23, 2014.
4f. Approve for filing Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes May 27, 2014.
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Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 7, 2014
1. Call to Order
President Mavity called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Anne Mavity, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Susan Sanger,
and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: Tim Brausen and Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes June 2, 2014
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. Reports
5a. Approval of EDA Disbursements
It was moved by Commissioner Spano, seconded by Commissioner Hallfin, to accept for
filing EDA Disbursement Claims for the period May 24 through June 27, 2014.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Brausen and Jacobs absent).
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business - None
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Secretary President
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 5a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approval of EDA Disbursements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing EDA Disbursement Claims for the
period of June 28 through July 25, 2014.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in
accordance with Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA Bylaws?
SUMMARY: The Accounting Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to
review and approve. The attached reports show both EDA disbursements paid by physical check
and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Review and approval of the information
follows the EDA’s Bylaws and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal
stewardship.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: EDA Disbursements
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
100.00BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP HOIGAARD 2010A DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES
450.002008B GO TAX INCREM BONDS G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES
550.00
2,208.00CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
2,208.00
29.18CENTERPOINT ENERGY 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION HEATING GAS
29.18
6,120.00CODAMETRICSDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,120.00
168.75EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC BALLY'S REDEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,130.00SWLRT DEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
196.50WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00PARK CENTER HOUSING G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
97.00PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
299.00ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00HARD COAT G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,831.25
308.33GALLAGHER RISK MGMT SERVICES INC, ARTHURDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.33
4,290.00GARAGE FLOOR COATING OF MN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU MAINTENANCE
4,290.00
84.00GREEN HORIZONS 7015 WALKER-REYNOLDS WELD PROP LAND MAINTENANCE
176.004601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION LAND MAINTENANCE
84.00PARK COMMONS G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
344.00
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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
674,387.90HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER HSTI G&A TAX INCREMENT - REPAYMENT
234,967.61VICTORIA PONDS G&A TAX INCREMENT - REPAYMENT
909,355.51
1,531.09HLB TAUTGES REDPATH LTD DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
1,531.09
38.50KELLEY, RYAN DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A MEETING EXPENSE
38.50
405.50KENNEDY & GRAVEN DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
405.50
304.08LHB ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS HARD COAT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
304.08ELIOT PARK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
304.09ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,271.50DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,183.75
6,000.00LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
6,000.00
225.00MNCAR EXCHANGE DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
225.00
399.90NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TELEPHONE
399.90
7.86OFFICE DEPOT DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
7.86
6,602.55SEHDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,602.55
67,199.76ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
67,199.76
66.37XCEL ENERGY 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION HEATING GAS
66.37
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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
Report Totals 1,015,696.55
Economic Development Authority Meeting of August 4, 2014 (Item No. 5a)
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Presentation: 2a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Recognition of Donations
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to announce and give thanks and appreciation for the
following donations being accepted at the meeting and listed on the Consent Agenda:
From Amount For
Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Minnesota $150,000 Active Living for All / Health in the Park
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Presentation: 2b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Westwood Hills Nature Center Junior Naturalists Recognition
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Mayor is asked to thank the Junior Naturalists for their
service this summer, and introduce Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist Caitlin
Glennon, who will provide background and current information on the summer program. (Becky
McConnell, Naturalist will be the full-time staff person attending.) The Mayor is then asked to
recognize each of the Junior Naturalists.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY: There are 57 youth volunteers involved in the Junior Naturalist program. By the
end of summer, they will have volunteered over 1,600 hours. Several of these volunteers have
been involved for six years, and the program has been part of Westwood Hills Nature Center for
24 years. Junior Naturalists are students entering 7th through 12th grade who are interested in
serving their community while gaining knowledge and experience in the outdoors.
There are five areas that they can be involved in:
Animal Care: Junior Naturalists feed, care for, handle, and educate the public about
Westwood’s display and programming animals.
Program Aide: Junior Naturalists assist staff members with supervising and running
Westwood’s various summer camps and children’s programs.
Wild Hikes: Junior Naturalists hike Westwood’s trails, identify various organisms, and
learn alongside a staff Naturalist. They then apply their knowledge to other project areas.
Behind the Scenes Projects: Junior Naturalists maintain and refill Westwood’s
birdfeeders and complete various small projects around the center.
Pond Maintenance: Junior Naturalists maintain and monitor Westwood’s new water
garden for public use.
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: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 14, 2014
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), and
Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Mark Fuhrmann and Jim Alexander (Met Council Southwest LRT Project Office).
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. Southwest LRT Municipal Consent Resolution. Resolution No. 14-090.
Mr. Locke presented the staff report and proposed Southwest LRT Municipal Consent
Resolution and stated that action on the Municipal Consent Resolution was continued
from July 7th in light of the announcement last week that Met Council and the City of
Minneapolis had reached agreement on changes to the Southwest LRT plan, making it
possible for the project to move forward with Minneapolis intending to pass its municipal
consent resolution at the end of August. He advised that the Corridor Management
Committee (CMC) for the SW LRT project met last week to review the changes and
expressed support for those changes. In addition, Met Council approved the changes, and
Hennepin County also took action approving the SW LRT plan , with the exception of the
Minneapolis portion of the plan that is being proposed to be changed. Hearings were set
for Met Council, Hennepin County, and Minneapolis related to approval of the revised
SW LRT plans. He noted that the Municipal Consent Resolution being acted on this
evening by the City Council is the same Resolution that was presented to Council last week.
It was moved by Councilmember Spano, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to adopt
Resolution No. 14-090 Approving the Physical Design Component of the Preliminary
Design Plans for the Southwest Light Rail Project within the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota.
Mr. Thom Miller, 2900 Yosemite Avenue, asked Council to consider taking action on
another resolution in the near future indicating that the City would not cooperate with any
future reroute studies onto the MN&S by other entities, e.g., Hennepin County, Mn/DOT,
or Minneapolis.
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Mayor Jacobs agreed that Council should take up this issue at a future meeting.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she was pleased to support municipal consent for
Southwest LRT and felt the project would benefit St. Louis Park and the region, would
aid mobility, take vehicles off the streets, and spur economic redevelopment. She stated
that shortly after joining the City Council in 1995, she learned of Hennepin County’s
intent to move freight rail traffic from the Kenilworth corridor to MN&S in St. Louis
Park in order to make room for light rail, and she felt the decision-making process for
Southwest LRT has been riddled by poor judgment, factual errors, and political
machinations that resulted in a plan that is expensive and resulted in delays to
construction, as well as community distrust in government decision-making. She stated
that Hennepin County decided to move freight rail onto the MN&S line without the
benefit of any engineering or environmental studies or public input, which resulted in
significant negative ramifications. She stated that Met Council has done a good job
coming up with a plan that may not be ideal but she was hopeful that all cities would
approve the plans.
Councilmember Mavity stated this is a momentous vote, and she was excited that the
entire community would benefit from everything that Southwest LRT will bring and was
honored to be a part of this vote.
Councilmember Spano thanked Mr. Locke and Mr. Harmening for their invaluable
assistance to him during his work on the CMC and throughout the entire process.
Councilmember Brausen stated he was excited to cast his vote in favor of municipal
consent and complimented Met Council staff for their hard work as well as the hard work
of City staff.
The motion passed 7-0.
Mayor Jacobs thanked City staff, Met Council staff, and Met Council Chair Susan Haigh
and the Met Council Board for all their efforts throughout this process.
2b. Southwest LRT Memorandum of Understanding
Mr. Locke presented the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and stated
that additional changes to the MOU have been made following the study session earlier
this evening. He explained that the last “WHEREAS” clause has been revised to add “of
the SW LRT Project” at the end of the sentence in order to make it clear that this
reference is about Southwest LRT and not some future project, in light of the fact that the
record of decision by the Federal Government and the FEIS are not done yet. He stated
that the Locally Requested Capital Investments referenced in paragraph A have also been
revised by removing the word “potential” in the second line of paragraph A; and, revising
paragraph (4) and adding a new paragraph (5) to clarify that both a structured park and
ride at the Beltline Station and “a joint development project at the Beltline Station,
including a structured park and ride” are desired by the City. The result is that there are
now 8 items listed in paragraph A, whereas previously there were only 7.
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It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute and submit the Memorandum of Understanding to the Metropolitan Council.
Councilmember Mavity stated the Southwest LRT plans represent approximately 15%
engineering, and a lot more work needs to be done to create a walkable, sustainable
community that reflects the planning work being done around the station areas. She
stated that the City’s list of Locally Requested Capital Investments are not just a wish list,
and the City will need to begin the important work to make sure each station area is
sustainable and safe. She stated that the Locally Requested Capital Investments are not
in the Southwest LRT base budget, and the MOU provides for continued discussion of
these items between Met Council and the City. She requested further information about
the decision-making process as it relates to the Locally Requested Capital Investments.
Mr. Fuhrmann, with the SPO, thanked the City for providing municipal consent and
stated they look forward to a continued partnership with the City. He advised that after
municipal consent is obtained from all the cities, Met Council will create an inventory of
items requested by each city and Hennepin County for inclusion in the overall SW LRT
project scope, noting that the eight items listed in the MOU with the City are not part of
the base scope or base budget. However, Met Council will prioritize these items, along
with the items presented by each city, so that they can be incorporated as potential add
alternatives in the overall SW LRT construction bid specifications. That will enable
bidders to offer line item bid prices for these items, at which point cities will need to
make a decision about whether they can guarantee that these items can be funded. These
items should be incorporated into the project if a city can bring 100% local funding. He
stated that the cities, Hennepin County, and Met Council staff would identify
recommended contingency funding items and provide recommendations to HCRRA and
the Transit Improvement Board with the final decision being made by Met Council.
Councilmember Brausen stated that Southwest LRT is a 100 year infrastructure project
and the City has worked hard to develop improvements it believes are essential to the
project. He challenged Hennepin County, HCRRA, the Transit Improvement Board, Met
Council, and City and Southwest LRT project staff to work hard to make sure these
improvements are done so that Southwest LRT is successful and functional.
Councilmember Hallfin stated that Council has received a lot of emails and phone calls
about making sure a reroute does not happen in St. Louis Park, and the MOU was revised
accordingly to reflect that at the end of the Southwest LRT project there will be no
further study of a freight reroute in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Sanger stated that the City’s residents have immersed themselves in this
issue for many years and thanked them for all the time and energy they have put into this
process, adding that she felt their involvement has resulted in a better project.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Minutes: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 14, 2014
The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Engineering (Ms. Heiser), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal),
Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Senior Engineering Project Manager (Mr.
Elkin), Associate Planner (Mr. Kelley), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker), Communications &
Marketing Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Mark Fuhrmann and Jim Alexander (Met Council Southwest LRT Project Office) and
Rachel Harris, Terry Gips, Ryan Griffen, Tom Hillstrom, and Cindy Larson O’Neil,
(Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Commission Members).
1. Update on Southwest LRT
Mr. Locke presented the staff report and reported that the City of Minneapolis and Met Council
released a joint press release last week regarding the tentative agreement reached and Met
Council has approved the changes to the Southwest LRT plans and the MOU with the City of
Minneapolis. He stated that Hennepin County also approved the Southwest LRT plans with the
exception of the Minneapolis section and both Met Council and Hennepin County have
scheduled hearings to consider the Southwest LRT plan changes in August and Minneapolis is
scheduled to take action on municipal consent on August 29. He noted that all of these actions
are scheduled to occur within the time frame that meets the FTA deadlines on the project. He
presented the proposed Municipal Consent Resolution and MOU and indicated that no changes
have been made to the Municipal Consent Resolution. He reviewed the suggested revision to the
sixth “WHEREAS” clause of the MOU and explained that because the environmental work on
Southwest LRT is still in progress and the final EIS has not been completed, this clause has been
revised to reflect that no further study will be undertaken except as required for any continuing
environmental review. He stated that the list of Locally Requested Capital Investments under
paragraph A has also been revised to clarify that a structured park and ride at the Beltline Station
and a joint development project at Beltline Station, including a structured park and ride, are
desired by the City.
Councilmember Hallfin expressed concern about the sixth “WHEREAS” clause indicating that
no further study will be undertaken except as required for any continuing environmental review
and stated he would like Council to further revise the statement so that it is clear that after the
FEIS is issued, there will be no further study of rerouting freight rail to St. Louis Park.
Mr. Fuhrmann, with the SWLRT Project Office (SPO), advised that this “WHEREAS” clause
was crafted to alert the City that there is continuing conversation about the Federal
environmental review process related to relocation and co-location, which began during the
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DEIS process and will continue to be referred to in the Supplemental DEIS scheduled to be
published at the beginning of 2015. He pointed out that environmental review of Southwest LRT
does not close until the Federal government issues its record of decision and Met Council has to
make sure it does not prejudice the current environmental process until such time as all
environmental review is complete and the Federal government issues its record of decision,
which is expected in late 2015.
Councilmember Sanger suggested that this clause be further revised to add the words “of the
Southwest LRT project” at the end of the sentence to make it clear that no further study of
rerouting freight traffic will be undertaken except as required for any continuing environmental
review related to the Southwest LRT project.
Mr. Fuhrmann stated he was comfortable with the revision suggested by Councilmember Sanger.
It was the consensus of the City Council to revise the sixth “WHEREAS” clause of the MOU to
state “WHEREAS, given that the current Plans are based on co-location, it is the City’s and the
Council’s understanding that no further study of the feasibility of rerouting freight traffic to the
MN&S Route in St. Louis Park will be undertaken, except as required for any continuing
environmental review of the Southwest LRT Project.”
Councilmember Mavity requested that paragraph A of the MOU be revised by removing the
word “potential” before “additional components” and stated that these components represent the
City’s top priorities that the City believes are required to make this project work in St. Louis
Park for the next 100 years.
Mr. Fuhrmann agreed to removing the word “potential” before “additional components” in
paragraph A of the MOU.
Mayor Jacobs thanked Mr. Fuhrmann and Mr. Alexander as well as Chair Haigh and the Met
Council Board for all their work and stated their persistence and professionalism have been a
model for others and they deserve an enormous amount of credit.
Mayor Jacobs recessed the study session at 5:49 p.m. in order to convene the Special City
Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Mavity reconvened the study session at 7:09 p.m. and presided over the
remainder of the study session in Mayor Jacobs’s absence.
2. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – July 21 and 28, 2014
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed special study session agenda for July 21st and the
proposed study session agenda for July 28th and advised that an additional item has been added
to the July 28th study session agenda related to the possible redevelopment of the Bally’s site.
3. Update from the Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
Ms. Rachel Harris explained that the Commission currently has five active workgroups and the
leaders of the work groups will provide an update on their activities and discuss any challenges
or obstacles. She introduced Cindy Larson O’Neil, Terry Gips, Ryan Griffen, and Tom
Hillstrom.
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Ms. Larson O’Neil stated she is the energy work group lead focusing on energy conservation and
alternative energy opportunities and they have spent a lot of time meeting with staff to
understand what has happened inside the City and studying best practice cities. She distributed
an action plan framework and advised that they plan to have lead people from their work group
take ownership of the areas outlined in the action plan to bring more people in, identify
champions, and get the work done. She stated their immediate work is to finalize the action plan
framework with the goal of having benchmarks in place within six months and to be able to
demonstrate concrete gains in the areas of conservation and alternative energy within one year.
Mr. Terry Gips stated he is the education and behavior change work group lead and they have
been working on developing a citizen survey to be part of the City’s survey. He stated they have
also done a lot of work with Minnesota Energy Challenge and have also been talking to the
Alliance for Sustainability about possible funding opportunities. He advised that he is the
President of the Alliance for Sustainability and this represents a conflict of interest for him
because of his role as President of the Alliance. He stated the Alliance for Sustainability
conducted training for all commissioners about sustainability and the Natural Step process and
would like to offer this to other commissions, the City Council, business leaders, and others in
the community, recognizing that this is also a conflict of interest for him. He stated they would
like to do some activities with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and would like to bring a program
here called Empower Sustainability Champions to get businesses and other organizations to
make a commitment to reduce energy. He stated their current obstacle relates to potential
collaboration with the Alliance for Sustainability and his conflict of interest.
Mr. Ryan Griffen stated he is the environmentally preferred purchasing work group lead and
their goal is to look at key areas in the City’s purchasing practices to see if the City is making the
most sustainable choices and finding ways to improve those practices. He stated they have
reviewed purchasing policies from other cities across the country, including Minneapolis, and
have decided to focus on paper, office supplies and ink, IT devices, and green cleaning. He
added they hope to have a draft policy prepared for Council approval by the end of the year.
Mr. Tom Hillstrom stated he is the branding and PR work group lead and they have started
working with staff on a communications plan to use to communicate the Commission’s ideas and
get the message out to the community, including attending events, using the website, using Ideas
in the Park, using email lists, doing an email newsletter, using social media, neighborhood
newsletters, Park Perspective, as well as brochures and decals or t-shirts. He stated they are
currently working on a logo that symbolizes the Commission as well as developing content for
distribution that is interesting and attracts people to the work of the Commission and they are
most interested in using marketing to make people aware of the cause and change behaviors.
Mr. Terry Gips stated he is also the Green Step Cities work group lead and they have been
reviewing the Green Step Cities work done by staff and stated they will look at ways to move to
the next level of Green Step. He stated it is clear there has been a lot of work done by staff but
staff has indicated concern that they do not have sufficient staff available and noted that many
cities have a sustainability coordinator whose time is allocated to working on sustainability and
providing support to commissions. He also mentioned that the Commission’s work groups are
running into Minnesota open meeting laws and this has presented a challenge to them, adding
that they feel the work groups are separate from the Commission and have no other
responsibilities than to give ideas to the Commission and stated they will discuss this further
with the City Attorney.
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Councilmember Brausen thanked the Commission for all its hard work and stated he appreciated
their enthusiasm. He requested further information about the conflict of interest issue and asked
if the City has a policy that prohibits the City from engaging in any type of relationship with the
Alliance for Sustainability and asked if the Commission wanted to enter into a fee for service
arrangement with the Alliance for Sustainability.
Mr. Harmening stated the City has a policy that commissioners who are appointed and who are
serving as paid consultants to the City represents a conflict of interest.
Mr. Gips stated he was not asking for any compensation from the City. He stated the City
Attorney felt that if he, as President of the Alliance, was doing a presentation to the Commission,
that that in itself represents a conflict of interest.
Mr. Harmening agreed to further discuss this issue with the City Attorney.
Ms. Harris advised that the Commission currently has one vacancy and in another month there
will be two youth member vacancies.
Mayor Pro Tem Mavity thanked the Commission members for all their hard work.
4. Future Redevelopment of Northeast Corner of Excelsior Boulevard & Monterey
Drive
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and stated that Bridgewater Bank has plans to redevelop the
north corner of Excelsior Boulevard and Monterey Drive and introduced Mr. Jerry Baack,
President of Bridgewater Bank, Mary Jayne Crocker, Executive Vice President of Bridgewater
Bank, and consultant Wally Johnson.
Mr. Baack advised that Bridgewater Bank has applied for a building permit for phase 1 of the
bank in the 4406 Excelsior Boulevard building and plans to invest approximately $500,000
worth of leasehold improvements into the building. It expects to partner with a developer for the
rest of the site. He stated that long term, the bank wants to be on the corner with the bank or
another group controlling the commercial/retail uses and proposed housing above.
Mr. Hunt pointed out that the City has not yet received a development proposal for the site and
Bridgewater Bank is working with three potential developers.
Mr. Johnson stated that the vision for the site is to have the bank situated on the corner across
from Trader Joe’s and the conceptual design includes 170 units of apartments and provides an
outdoor recreation area that meets the City’s open space requirements. He stated the design
includes two stories of parking ramp and provides 84 parking spaces for the bank and retail
customers. He also discussed points of ingress and egress off Excelsior Boulevard and one
across from Park Commons Drive. He advised they have had some preliminary meetings with
City staff and they have requested proposals from developers by the middle of August.
Mr. Baack requested input from the City about an affordability component and whether the City
was open to TIF assistance. He stated they would need a commitment from the City that it is
willing to sell the EDA parcel. He also asked if the City would allow the building to be six
stories in height.
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Mr. Kelley advised that the site is zoned and guided Commercial and any of the concepts
reviewed by staff would call for re-guidance of the Comprehensive Plan to mixed use and would
require rezoning through a PUD process to a mixed use district.
Councilmember Sanger stated she would be willing to sell the EDA parcel and was fine with the
concept of a five or six story building. She stated she did not want to see a lot of one-bedroom
apartments on this site and wanted to see larger units. She wanted to know who was going to be
responsible for owning and maintaining the apartment building and how the retail and residential
uses would work together, adding that she was fine with rezoning the site. She stated she was
willing to consider some TIF assistance and would need to learn more about the affordability
component and how any ongoing rent subsidy would be paid.
Mr. Johnson stated they have been involved in several projects that included retail or commercial
on the first floor and housing above and advised that they would have a joint maintenance
agreement in place. He stated that one option for affordable housing includes asking the City to
sell taxable bonds and having 20% of the units maintained at 50% affordability.
Councilmember Brausen asked about the market value of the EDA parcel.
Mr. Hunt replied that the appraised market value of the parcel when assembled with the other
parcels is approximately $500,000 and noted that if the EDA parcel were to be redeveloped on
its own, the value of the EDA parcel would be approximately half that amount.
Councilmember Brausen stated he was willing to consider selling the EDA parcel at less than
fair market value if that is a quid pro quo for including affordable housing. He stated he would
like to see 20% affordable housing and agreed with the need for bigger units. He stated if the
City is providing TIF assistance, he wanted to see affordable housing at 50% AMI with perhaps
a small portion at 30% AMI.
Councilmember Spano supported selling the EDA parcel and was willing to consider the
affordability component.
Mayor Pro Tem Mavity stated she would withhold judgment on the proposed height of the
building until plans are presented. She stated that the City is trying to promote walkability and
was concerned about the number of driveways presenting safety concerns for pedestrians and
urged the developers to reduce the number of pedestrian/vehicle interactions to the extent
possible. She stated the City has a lot of locally run businesses in this area and did not want to
see a big box retailer in this area and wanted to make sure this development provides
opportunities for small local businesses to continue thriving in the City.
Councilmember Sanger requested that the developer put some thought into the architecture of the
exterior of the building.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to continue to work with Bridgewater
Bank on the proposed redevelopment of the site.
5. City Housing Goals: Continued Discussion
Ms. Schnitker presented the staff report and advised that the changes to the Housing Goals
previously requested by Council have been made and pointed out that the “Affordable Housing”
section states that the City is committed to promoting affordable housing and was not changed to
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state the City requires affordable housing. She stated this keeps the affordable housing goal
broader by promoting affordable housing and the way to promote affordable housing is by
adopting strategies and implementing policies.
Councilmember Lindberg stated he was fine with the amended City Housing Goals as presented.
Councilmember Sanger stated she continued to believe the City already has a high percentage of
affordable housing and was not interested in promoting or paying for a lot more affordable
housing until there was evidence that other communities were catching up on the amount of
affordable housing available in their communities. She agreed there were places where
affordable housing was appropriate but did not want to be committed to promoting affordable
housing in every development that comes into the City and would prefer if the policy focused on
single family owner occupied housing because the City has so little of this type of housing
relative to rental housing and affordable units.
Councilmember Brausen stated he was fine with the amended City Housing Goals as presented.
Councilmember Hallfin stated that he would like to see more move-up housing in the City and
would like the City to require that a developer include affordable housing in any project where
the City is providing financial assistance.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to present the City Housing Goals to the
City Council for approval at an upcoming meeting.
Ms. Schnitker stated it was the City Attorney’s opinion that the City could require a developer to
include affordable units if the City is providing financial assistance. She indicated that
inclusionary zoning has not been tested in Minnesota and staff would need to do more research
on that issue. She advised that Council discussed the idea of requiring a percentage of affordable
housing at a certain affordability level if a developer is asking for TIF and staff would like to do
more research on that strategy and come back to Council with ideas on criteria and percentages
as well as what type of monitoring procedures would need to be developed. She noted that the
strategies could include a waiver so that a developer could pay a fee instead of including
affordable units that would be put into a fund to create affordable housing units elsewhere.
Councilmember Lindberg stated he was open to the idea of tying financial assistance to
affordable housing, but wanted staff’s perspective on the percentages and thresholds, as well as
further information about the monetary impact.
Councilmember Brausen felt the City should require that if any TIF dollars are used, the project
has to include affordable housing and would recommend a requirement of 15% of units be
affordable. He expressed support for the other strategies and tools presented by staff and was
also supportive of density bonuses.
Councilmember Spano questioned whether the City would see situations similar to Eliot School
if using density bonuses.
Councilmember Lindberg agreed and questioned whether the City would be inherently
promoting developers to present projects with higher density and smaller units.
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Mr. Harmening suggested that Council have a future discussion about housing demands in light
of the Met Council study that shaped the “Thrive MSP” framework plan that says housing
demands over the next 10-30 years will be for one bedroom units.
Councilmember Spano suggested using an affordable housing fund to create a low interest loan
program for property owners interested in doing maintenance type improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Mavity stated she was fine with the use of TIF and local financing. She stated
she had some concerns about inclusionary zoning as well as concerns about a density bonus but
if the bonus was targeted to specific locations she was okay with it. She also expressed support
for providing project based rent subsidies.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff would develop further strategies and tools for presentation to
Council at a future study session.
6. 2015 Metro Cities Legislative Policies
Mayor Pro Tem Mavity requested input on any policy issues Council would like advanced as
part of the Metro Cities annual legislative policy setting process.
Councilmember Spano suggested encouraging Metro Cities to work with neighboring
communities and Hennepin County to adopt affordable housing policies.
Councilmember Sanger advised that she has proposed that Metro Cities adopt a policy related to
transportation funding and whether a different mechanism is needed for collecting monies for
transportation so that people driving hybrid or electric cars pay their fair share of road
maintenance costs. She stated she also requested that Metro Cities eliminate any support for
lifting the ban on studying the Dan Patch commuter line and instead to ask for a study on the
impact of increased freight rail traffic. She stated she also raised the issue about Comcast
turning over its franchise to a company to be named later.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening congratulated Council on approving the Municipal Consent Resolution. He
discussed the conflict of interest issue with the Alliance for Sustainability and potential grant
monies received by the Environment & Sustainability Commission. He also discussed the Open
Meeting Law issue with the Environment & Sustainability Commission work groups.
The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Written reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
7. Update on Pilot Program with Park Nicollet
8. Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue Update
9. Update on SWLRT Station Area Form-Based Code
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Minutes: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 21, 2014
The meeting convened at 6:45 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human
Resources (Ms. Deno), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Finance Supervisor (Mr. Heintz), and
Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1. Delinquent Utility Accounts
Ms. Deno, Mr. Heintz and Mr. Swanson presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger expressed concern about the high delinquency rate and recidivism rate
and stated it appears a significant number of people pay their account balance right before
certification to avoid the administrative fee and interest charges. She felt the City should raise
the penalty fee and interest rate and questioned whether the City should certify accounts twice a
year or change the penalty structure as a way to reduce the number of people who pay right
before the deadline. She stated she would also like the penalty to escalate for those accounts that
are certified more than once and felt that publishing the certification list may be a waste of
money if the list is printed in small type in the newspaper and does not get anyone’s attention.
Mayor Jacobs spoke in favor of adding the administrative fee prior to certification.
Councilmember Mavity stated she did not feel that people were purposely not paying their
account balances and was hesitant to raise the administrative fee too much. She felt that account
balances go unpaid when people are hard on their luck and that the vast majority of people would
choose to pay their bills on time and it was her inclination not to increase the fees.
Councilmember Hallfin asked if there was any way the City could get more information about
the people who were not paying their accounts consistently and perhaps reach out to them to
figure out what is going on.
Mr. Heintz stated analysis was done of the data on properties certified and there was not
correlation that could be found between property value and certifications. Data was analyzed in
many different ways by accounting staff to see if there was a pattern and no pattern was found
regarding this matter.
Councilmember Brausen felt the City should raise the interest rate so that delinquent accounts
are paying a legitimate rate for using City services. He stated he was not in favor of publishing
the certification list and was not in favor of shutting off services.
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Councilmember Spano supported restructuring the penalty system to incrementally increase the
penalty, e.g., the first time penalty is $30, the second time penalty is $50, and the third time
penalty is $75. He also supported raising the interest rate.
Councilmember Lindberg asked if these measures would take a lot of staff time and did not want
to see the City spending resources chasing after money that it is already collecting via the
certification process. He stated he was amenable to raising the interest rate.
Councilmember Mavity stated she was less in favor of increasing interest rates and did not see
this issue as a big problem for the City, adding that the City has a system in place and is
collecting its money through certification and was fine with the current system.
Councilmember Brausen stated that he was okay with raising the administrative fee and adding a
fee prior to certification, and increasing the administrative fee with certification and reviewing
interest rates for a possible increase, adding that he would also be okay with doing nothing.
Councilmember Lindberg stated he would be okay with leaving it the way it is and could also
support Councilmember Brausen’s suggestion.
Councilmember Spano stated the City has the second highest delinquency rate and felt that
having an escalating administrative fee would send a signal that the City is using staff time to
track down unpaid accounts and certifying delinquent accounts and felt this would send a
reasonable and measured response to those who are repeat offenders.
Councilmembers Mavity and Lindberg agreed.
Councilmember Hallfin stated that any of the suggestions are good suggestions but was also
okay with leaving the system as it is. He suggested adding a $15 administrative fee prior to
certification and having the administrative fee increase to $30 if the account is certified to cover
the extra work required by staff.
Ms. Deno stated that staff would prepare information for Council consideration on a multi-tier
penalty system, adding an administrative fee prior to certification and reviewing the amount of
administrative fee with certification, as well as review and possible changes to the interest rate
being charged. This information will be provided to Council during this budget process
timeframe.
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Minutes: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 21, 2014
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Planning and Zoning
Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Recreation Coordinator (Ms. Abernathy), Parks Superintendent
(Mr. Beane), Community Development Intern (Ms. Goellner), and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Playground Junior Leader Recognition
Mayor Jacobs presented Certificates of Appreciation to each of the Junior Leaders and
thanked them for volunteering their time to the program. He also thanked all the families
for their support.
2b. Communication of Donation Appreciation
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s appreciation for the donation from Toro
Company to be used for park maintenance.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes June 23, 2014
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. City Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2014
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.
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4a. Adopt Resolution Nos. 14-091 and 14-092 authorizing installation of “No Parking”
restrictions on segments of Morningside Road and 41st Street.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 14-093 accepting the project report, approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for the resurfacing of the Rec
Center Aquatic Park.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 14-094 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from
Toro Company in the amount of $200 for maintaining the parks.
4d. Designate Friedges Landscaping, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $115,697.50 for the Dakota
Park Baseball Field Renovation (Project No. 20140020).
4e.
Accept report establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 4014-1300,
approving the preparation of plans and specifications, and authorize ordering
materials for the improvements.
4f. Approve for filing Environment & Sustainability Commission Minutes June 4, 2014.
4g. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes April 23, 2014.
4h. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes May 7, 2014.
It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of
all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to
appoint Edward Halvorson as youth commissioner to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for a term expiring on August 31, 2015.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Noodles & Company On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and stated that Noodles & Company has requested
an on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license at its Knollwood Mall restaurant. She
stated the premise is approximately 2,800 square feet with indoor seating for 88 and
outdoor seating for 22 and the restaurant plans to open in September. She added that
Noodles & Company has had a restaurant at the West End since 2009 with no reported
incidents related to alcohol. She introduced Mr. Luke Boyd, General Manager.
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Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to
approve application from The Noodles Shop, Co. – Colorado, Inc., doing business as
Noodles & Company, for an On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License to be located
at 8332 Highway 7, Suite 346, with the license term through March 1, 2015.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Dakota Park Field – Conditional Use Permit for Fill. Resolution No. 14-095.
Ms. McMonigal introduced Community Development Intern Emily Goellner, who
presented the staff report.
Ms. Goellner explained that the City’s Operations and Recreation Department is seeking
a CUP to import 730 cubic yards of fill to Dakota Park to improve drainage on the field.
She advised that 3,700 cubic yards of material will be excavated from the baseball field
and most of the material will be screened, mixed with imported material, and
reincorporated into the field and the shape and size of the field will not change. She
stated the project is expected to begin in late July, hauling will be completed before the
start of the school year, and the project will be done in November. She stated that
approximately 85 truckloads will be needed with 10-20 trucks expected on any given day
and staff recommends reducing the hours of operation to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on
weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekends, adding that most hauling is expected
to be completed by 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. She presented a map of the haul route and
indicated that Mr. Merkley has requested that the easterly route be the preferred route for
hauling and the contractor has been advised of this preference. She stated that all
materials will be stockpiled within the construction boundary and erosion control
measures will be installed around the stockpiles with all work overseen by the Operations
& Recreation Department. She advised that the paved connection will be temporarily
closed to install a new underground drain tile and trail users will be able to access the
North Cedar Lake Trail from Nelson Park approximately 1,050 feet to the west and the
trail connection will be repaved after construction. She stated that at the Planning
Commission public hearing, one resident shared a concern about the lights turning off
and on at unpredictable times and staff learned that the automatic timer had failed and the
City has since upgraded the lighting system and the lights are scheduled to turn off at
10:30 p.m. each night.
Councilmember Spano requested confirmation that the baseball field would be closed
during construction with all activities shifted to other fields.
Mr. Beane replied that this was correct.
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Councilmember Sanger asked if the other amenities at Dakota Park would remain open
during construction.
Ms. Goellner replied that the only area affected by construction is the baseball field and
paved trail and all other amenities would remain open.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 14-095 Granting Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-79 of the St.
Louis Park Zoning Ordinance to Import Fill for Property Zoned POS – Parks and Open
Space District located at 2643 Dakota Avenue South.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs advised that Mn/DOT has notified the City that the Highway 100
construction project will begin in mid-August and will last until 2016.
Mr. Harmening stated that the City is working with Mn/DOT on a communications plan
to keep people informed during the Highway 100 project. He stated that construction at
the railroad bridges south of Highway 7 is scheduled to start in August and there will be
some weekend closures of Highway 100 starting in September.
Councilmember Mavity announced that next weekend is the last weekend of the
Shakespeare Festival’s production of Macbeth at Wolfe Park with performances at 8:00
p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Councilmember Sanger reminded residents about National Night Out on Tuesday,
August 5th, and asked if it was too late for neighborhoods to sign up.
Mr. Harmening encouraged neighborhoods to submit their registration as soon as
possible, preferably by August 1st to provide enough time to schedule visits and stated
that residents can call City Hall at (952) 924-2500 with questions.
Councilmember Lindberg announced that the City is looking for volunteers to assist with
removing sandbags on properties along Minnehaha Creek. Residents can contact City
Hall or visit the website for further information.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Funding for Health in the Park
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Active Living for All Master Agreement relating to the Health in the Park initiative.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to receive funding from Blue Cross
Blue Shield for the Health in the Park initiative for 2014/2015?
SUMMARY: Last year we received funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield to engage our
community on Health in the Park. We continue to partner with Park Nicollet, the School
District, TwinWest Chamber, and Children First.
We are starting on year 2 of 3 years of funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Our funding for
Year Two is: $150,000. The Master Agreement is intended to reflect our use of these dollars.
The key areas we will be undertaking over the next year include:
• Support the Citizen Champions of Health in the Park to move forward with the Seven
Areas of focus (as per what our community identified)
• Maintain Health in the Park visibility.
• Do two Pop-Up Events – one in the fall and the other in the spring
• Annual Community Feedback Event
• Work to review policies, systems, and environment around Health in the Park.
• Work with the neighborhoods annual city grant funding to incorporate “health and active
living” in how they build upon their neighborhoods.
• Work with local business, TwinWest Chamber, and Hennepin County to facilitate
dialogue among our business communities with the purpose of engaging them in
developing an active living and wellness culture.
• Undertake community events such as community link, community celebration, meetings
with neighborhoods/champions/partners.
• Support the HIP CHAMPION STEERING GROUP, neighborhoods, business, and non-
profits that reach out to our immigrants and others who are not aware of or don’t know
how to move forward on active living.
• Develop a “DO-TANK”.
The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and has not suggested any changes.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: BCBS of MN Active Living for All Master Agreement
Prepared by: Bridget Gothberg, Organizational Development Coordinator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULE #2
TO
ACTIVE LIVING FOR ALL MASTER AGREEMENT
This Schedule is made pursuant to and incorporated into the Active Living For All Master Agreement
bearing an Effective Date of July 1, 2013, and entered into by and between BCBSM, Inc., dba Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Minnesota (hereafter “Blue Cross”) and City of St. Louis Park (hereafter
“Consultant”). Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning given to it in the
Active Living for All Master Agreement (the “Agreement”).
1. SCOPE/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.
A. Blue Cross’ goal is to improve physical activity amongst Minnesotans. Blue Cross is funding
selected communities to plan for and implement an effective approach to support active living
efforts, with a focus on policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change. The intent is to support
work that increases access to and reduces barriers to routine physical activity.
B. Consultant will lead initiative to generate citizen input, advocacy, and action on PSE changes to
reduce barriers and increase access to routine physical activity in the city of St. Louis Park.
Consultant will engage citizens in learning about and advocating for specific PSE strategies
appropriate for their needs and community. Consultant will coordinate a large-scale,
professionally facilitated community dialogue and follow-up meetings with citizens and partner
organizations. This work will be documented by Consultant and shared with a broad public
audience, promoting greater awareness, participation, and support among stakeholders and
serving as a model and inspiration for other communities interested in this process. Consultant
will also support environmental design costs for a project or projects deemed high priority through
the citizen engagement process, in support of the city’s Active Living Sidewalks and Trails Plan,
and with input from city planners. Key nonprofit partners will receive small subcontracts to support
active living related projects that reflect the priorities of their constituent groups. These may
include small capital purchases, communications tools, or planning time to advance PSE
changes. Collectively, these activities constitute the “Project.”
2. START/END DATE OF SERVICES. Consultant shall start performance of the Services under this
Schedule on July 1, 2014, and complete performance no later than July 31, 2015. During the time
period of July 1, 2015, through July 31, 2015, Consultant is to work only on preparing the July 31
report. All other work detailed in this Schedule is to be completed by June 30, 2015.
3. DESCRIPTION OF TASKS/SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT.
A. The work plan supports active living initiative for the period of July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015,
approved by Blue Cross project manager, attached hereto as Appendix A to this Schedule. Any
change made to the work plan requires approval in writing by the Blue Cross project manager
and will be incorporated into this Schedule.
B. Consultant will execute the agreed upon work plan as described herein. All projected dates have
up to 30-day variation before additional contractual review is needed. Any deviation from these
projected dates need to be approved in writing by the Blue Cross project manager. All
Consultant Tasks/Services are fully defined within the attached work plan but at a very minimum
these include, but are not limited to:
1. Review existing city policies and research best practices;
2. Design and facilitate community engagement and dialogue campaign related to physical
activity with documentation of process, results and follow-up;
3. Create documentary and supportive video pieces of the community dialogue process to
support further community education and advocacy; and
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4. Begin to identify potential community-driven PSE change projects.
C. Consultant and designated subcontractors will complete a core competency assessment to be
used to inform the capacity development and leadership development plan to be developed by
the Blue Cross project manager.
D. Upon request by Blue Cross, Consultant will participate in Blue Cross-sponsored workshops,
conferences, trainings and/or conference calls for project support, planning, best practices, and
other activities identified in the capacity development and leadership development plan including
but not limited to:
1. up to two (2) learning meetings to be scheduled;
2. other events as identified by Blue Cross project manager; and/or
3. other conferences (non-Blue Cross) must be pre-approved in work plan.
E. Consultant shall comply with any and all guidelines, restrictions and standards for the use of Blue
Cross’s name, logo and attribution, including, but not limited to, those set forth in Exhibit 5
(Communications Requirements for Funded Organizations) to the Agreement, which Blue Cross
may amend from time to time, and provide Blue Cross with (a) proofs for review and approval
prior to printing or other publication (including paper or electronic publishing, and creation of
audio/video documentation) of any Project-related material, advertising or video containing
attribution of Blue Cross or Blue Cross’ name or logo, and (b) the opportunity to approve or reject
the placement, color or size of Sponsor’s name or logo on all Project-related material or
advertising. Blue Cross retains all right, title and interest in its corporate name and logo, and
nothing in this Schedule or the Agreement will be construed to constitute a waiver of any other
right or remedy Blue Cross may have relative to the use of its corporate name or logo by
Consultant.
F. Consultant shall acknowledge Blue Cross in materials related to the Project including but not
limited to: promotional literature, brochures, publications, press releases, advertisements and
digital/multi-media content. The following language, or such other language approved by Blue
Cross as set forth in the above mentioned Exhibit 5, shall be used:
Funding for this project is provided by the Center for Prevention at Blue
Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, as part of the Blue Cross’ long-term
commitment to tackle the leading causes of heart disease and cancer:
tobacco use, lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating.
G. Consultant may not make any media statements on behalf of Blue Cross under any
circumstance. However, Consultant may publicize that Blue Cross has funded the Project and
advise media to contact Blue Cross directly for more information. In addition, if any media outlet
contacts Consultant requesting comment on behalf of Blue Cross, Consultant shall contact its
Blue Cross communications representative immediately. Any proactive outreach to media shall
be coordinated with Blue Cross communications staff as specified in the above mentioned
Exhibit. Consultant will work collaboratively with Blue Cross, and Blue Cross’ evaluator, to help
develop evaluation plan and will supply information and resources based on evaluation plan.
Upon request by the Blue Cross project manager, Consultant will provide one article/entry/update
for summarizing valuable lessons to help serve as a model in Minnesota.
H. Consultant will dedicate a single staff person responsible for coordinating its funded project
related activities. The staff person will serve as primary contact for Blue Cross and other service
providers.
I. Consultant must initiate contact with Blue Cross project manager at least once per month, or as
agreed upon by Consultant and project manager.
J. Consultant will notify Blue Cross project manager within three business days when there is a
change of personnel on the Schedule.
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K. Upon direction by Blue Cross project manager, Consultant will develop and submit a work plan
for the year three funding cycle by June 1, 2015.
4. The twelve (12) month project budget supports the Project for the period of July 1, 2014, to June 30,
2015, attached hereto as Appendix B, and has been approved by Blue Cross project manager. Blue
Cross reserves the right to refuse payment for any expenses which were not in an approved budget.
5. DELIVERABLES. Consultant shall submit progress reports during the contract period. The reports
will be due on the following dates:
Name of Report Period Covered Due Date
6-month report July - December 2014 January 31, 2015
6-month report January - June 2015 July 31, 2015
Report templates to be provided by Blue Cross Reporting and may include, but is not limited to:
A. a listing of meeting dates and attendees;
B. an overview of any assessment results;
C. a list of stakeholder participants;
D. a summary of any special events; and
E. a portfolio of any media coverage.
6. CONSULTANT PERSONNEL. The following Consultant personnel will perform Services under this
Schedule. Any employee hired after the start date of this Schedule will be sent to Blue Cross project
manager via email within three business days of the new employee’s start date:
Name Employee (E) or
Subcontractor (S)
If subcontractor, state
name & address
U.S.
citizen?
(Y/N)
If not U.S. citizen, indicate
citizenship & type of work
permit or visa
Estimated
hours per
week
Bridget Gothberg E Y 2
Jean Olson E Y 2
Betsy Stringer E Y 2
Donovan Hart E Y 2
Coty Hemman E Y 2
7. CHARGES. Blue Cross agrees to pay Consultant for the Services as specified below:
A. For the Services described herein, Blue Cross shall pay Consultant fees for actual costs for items
listed in Appendix B, Budget.
B. Invoicing and payment shall be pursuant to Section I, part 5 of the Agreement.
C. In no event shall Blue Cross be required to pay more than $150,000.58 for Services and
approved expenses pursuant to this Schedule unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing.
Consultant acknowledges that it will not be paid for Services and expenses that exceed the dollar
amount in the previous sentence unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
8. EXPENSES. All expenses as outlined in the budget, attached hereto as Appendix B, are subject to
prior written approval by Blue Cross, and may require Consultant to submit an additional detailed
budget and work plan per line item. Blue Cross will reimburse Consultant for the reimbursable
expenses listed in the Budget attached as Appendix B, incurred during the performance of this
Schedule and any related Change Orders. Reimbursable expenses shall be subject to Blue Cross’
Contractor/Consultant Expense Reimbursement Policy, attached as Exhibit 4 to the Active Living for
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All Master Agreement, which Blue Cross may amend from time to time. Expenses in excess of the
limit in Appendix B are subject to prior written approval by Blue Cross, and may be incurred only if the
parties agree to such additional expenses pursuant to a Change Order. Consultant will invoice Blue
Cross separately for reimbursable expenses on a monthly basis.
9. SCHEDULE TERMINATION. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, this Schedule
will terminate upon Consultant’s successful completion of the Services and formal acceptance of the
Deliverables by Blue Cross.
In Witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date(s) indicated below.
BCBSM, INC., dba Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Minnesota
City of St. Louis Park
By: By:
Signature
Charles F. Dubois
Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement
and Facilities
Signature
Print Name
Print Name
Date Date
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APPENDIX A
TO
ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULE #2
Work Plan
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APPENDIX B
TO
ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULE #2
Budget
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approval of City Disbursements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the
period of June 28 through July 25, 2014.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council desire to approve City disbursements in
accordance with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
SUMMARY: The Accounting Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the City
Council to review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by
physical check and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Review and approval of the information
follows the City’s Charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal
stewardship.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: City Disbursements
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
289.003RD LAIR SKATEPARK SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUE
578.00SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
867.00
92.40ABERNATHY, LISA ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
92.40
184.23ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
184.23
3,135.84ABRA MN ST LOUIS PARK UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
3,135.84
116.00ABRAKADOODLEPRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
116.00
450.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
23.56ACE SUPPLY CO GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
23.56
1,565.00ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELS
78,249.60SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
53,724.32SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
133,538.92
223.00ADVANCED GRAPHIX INC UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
223.00
330.00ADVANTAGE AUTO GLASS INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
330.00
7,200.00AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
7,200.00
63.03AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
63.03
8,795.00AFFORDABLE SEWER AND WATER WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
8,795.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
60.00AIM ELECTRONICS PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
60.00
362.12AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
362.12
456.00ALL CITY ELEVATOR INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
456.00
700.00ALL ELEMENTS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
700.00
10,536.36-ALLIED BLACKTOP PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGE
210,727.15CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200,190.79
165.49AMERICAN MESSAGING CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
165.49
730.00AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,277.50PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
182.50WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,190.00
1,115.20AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,115.20
3,304.00AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
3,304.00
237.50ANCOM TECHNICAL CENTER E-911 PROGRAM REPAIRS
237.50
250.00ANDERSAND CORP TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
250.00
487.36ANDERSEN INC, EARL FABRICATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
487.36
670.40APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
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670.40
140.00AQUA-PHIN INC AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
140.00
1,089.10ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
173.84GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,262.94
69.49ARCORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.49
305.96ASET SUPPLY AND PAPER INC REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
305.96
3,163.10ASPEN MILLS OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
812.40OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,975.50
223.24AT&T MOBILITY CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
223.24
499.18ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
499.18
1,250.00ATOMPOLICE G & A TRAINING
1,250.00
64.58ATOMIC RECYCLING PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
64.58SEWER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
64.59VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
193.75
225.00AUROMIRA ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
347.50AVI SYSTEMS INC CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
347.50
448.72BACHMANSPARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,784.42BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
1,067.20REC CENTER BUILDING BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
496.29REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
3,796.63
1,279.52BADGER METER INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,279.52
1,100.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
1,100.00
223.50BARKER, BOB COMPANY POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
23.82POLICE G & A POSTAGE
247.32
210.00BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
210.00
579.00BARR ENGINEERING CO SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
579.00
26.95BATTERIES + BULBS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
21.99STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
48.94
82.85BAUER, WENDY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
82.85
762.15BEBERGS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
762.15
225.00BEN & JERRY'S HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
225.00
8,781.50BERG BAG COMPANY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
8,781.50
111.40BERG, LORA YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUE
111.40
19,108.50BERGERSON CASWELL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
19,108.50
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107.31BERKOVITZ, GARY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
107.31
292.60BERSCHEID, GARY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
292.60
600.00BIRDHOUSE HOLDINGS LLC PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
600.00
50.00BISSONETTE, DAVID GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00
39.96BLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC DAMAGE REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
39.96
3,440.00BOLTON & MENK INC ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
55,382.50STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
35,033.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
93,855.50
450.00BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 2012A GO HIA DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES
450.002010D FIRE STAT DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES
450.00LA CRT 2010C DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES
450.002008A/2013A UTIL REV BONDS FISCAL AGENT FEES
1,800.00
42.96BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
42.96
746.61BOYER TRUCK PARTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
746.61
9,951.00BRAD'S LANDSCAPING LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
750.00WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,701.00
1,000.00BREWERS, DOUG & KAREN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
714.00BRIGGS, AMY SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
714.00
591.00BRIN NORTHWESTERN GLASS CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
591.00
130.00BROOKLYN PARK RECREATION & PARKS FITNESS PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUE
130.00
26.50BUDGET SIGN & GRAPHICS POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
26.50
3,000.00BUELL CONSULTING INC WATER UTILITY G&A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
3,000.00
510.00BUREAU OF CRIM APPREHENSION CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
510.00
830.76BURRELL TRUSTEE, GREGORY A EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
830.76
600.00BURROWS, BEN OPERATIONS TRAINING
600.00
1,188.83BUSCH SYSTEMS INT'L INC SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER
1,188.83
3,200.00CALLCO SERVICES LLC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,200.00
8,659.59CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
719.00ENGINEERING G & A LEGAL SERVICES
320.00CABLE TV G & A LEGAL SERVICES
24.00HOUSING REHAB G & A LEGAL SERVICES
839.80STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
816.00WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
752.00REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
12,130.39
146.64CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
146.64
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
1,963.65CAR WASH PARTNERS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,963.65
13,033.33CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
13,033.33SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
13,033.34TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
39,100.00
67.00CASCADE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE INC OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
67.00
2,055.61CASTANEDA, DAN IT G & A TRAINING
540.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT TRAINING
2,595.61
362.98CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
362.98
1,767.40CDW GOVERNMENT INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,767.40
3,401.87CENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,264.04MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
25,000.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
38,665.91
2,586.44CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
6,534.52WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
720.19REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
107.97SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
504.63SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
1,239.49PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
518.37WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
567.41NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
12,779.02
5,396.82CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
16,648.47ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
22,045.29
10,400.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENT
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
10,400.00
425.00CENTRAL VALLEY CO-OP FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
425.00
3,515.00CENTRAL WOOD PRODUCTS PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,515.00
475.00CENTURY COLLEGE OPERATIONS TRAINING
475.00
17,224.61CENTURY LINK E-911 PROGRAM EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
523.20CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
17,747.81
36.00CHAMPION PLUMBING INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
36.00
22.00CHUX SCREEN PRINTING ORGANIZED REC G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
162.50PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
184.50
544.84CIMA COMPANIES INC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
544.84
37.04CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
289.93FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
123.78AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
183.50AQUATIC PARK BUDGET CONCESSION SUPPLIES
458.72VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,092.97
65.72CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
191.28ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
14.74HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,359.63HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
343.95HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
141.47HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE GENERAL SUPPLIES
101.54HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
398.58HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE MEETING EXPENSE
519.99COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
560.00COMM & MARKETING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
25.00HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
2.00IT G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
98.00POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
32.17ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
547.00ASSESSING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
199.22FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
505.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
235.95FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
50.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
903.85FACILITIES MCTE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
17.98POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
41.97POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
167.00POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
249.00POLICE G & A TRAINING
128.56DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
543.75ERUTRAINING
186.56COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TRAINING
439.92OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
1,268.04OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
886.64OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
10.01OPERATIONSTRAINING
620.68OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
23.39OPERATIONSBANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
535.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
50.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
351.00ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
665.00ENGINEERING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
39.09PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,525.00ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
50.00CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,080.00FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
684.41TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,747.36GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
143.94PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,004.98SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
48.20SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
28.95TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
159.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
25.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
166.07VOLLEYBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
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121.44PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
3.10YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
7.50PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
10.70PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
642.79ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
9.49ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
41.38BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
403.26WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
559.23REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
500.60ARENA MAINTENANCE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
151.35ARENA MAINTENANCE SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
534.63AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.82AQUATIC PARK BUDGET OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
916.00AQUATIC PARK G & A ADVERTISING
136.20PRE & POST SEASON PREPARATION TRAINING
602.62LIFEGUARDINGGENERAL SUPPLIES
1,166.30LIFEGUARDINGOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
128.56LIFEGUARDINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8.60LIFEGUARDINGPOSTAGE
335.40POOL MONITORS GENERAL SUPPLIES
812.84POOL MONITORS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
128.56POOL MONITORS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
26,428.96
195.00CLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT PARTS
195.00
64.35CLARKE, GEOFF REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL GENERAL SUPPLIES
64.35
17,678.61CLEAN RIVER RECYCLING SOLUTIONS SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER
17,678.61
2,397.29COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
2,397.29
15,691.48COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
15,691.48
15.80COMCASTOPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
179.20WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
84.85SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2.86BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
282.71
5,127.14COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
596.19WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
876.06WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,599.39
5,750.00CONCRETE ETC INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,750.00
671.39CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
671.39
425.00CORONA SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
425.00
880.78CORPORATE CONNECTION WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
880.78
8,386.20COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,386.20
112.43COX, COLIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
112.43
423.06CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
423.06
26.20CROWN MARKING INC SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
26.20
426.15CUB FOODS POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
275.91OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
702.06
1,377.00CURRAN-MOORE, KIM SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,377.00
5,781.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
3,224.25SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,749.00SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,970.00SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,856.25SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,135.00SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
18,715.50
165.00D&T APPLIANCE SERVICE CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
165.00
1,024.00DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,024.00
206.57DALCO ENTERPRISES INC GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
343.26REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
549.83
5,450.00DALSIN, JOHN & SONS INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,450.00
4,573.74DEPT EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A UNEMPLOYMENT
4,573.74
4,476.90DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
4,476.90
272.00DEX MEDIA EAST LLC ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISING
272.00
2,600.00DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
1,950.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,550.00
1,200.57DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
1,200.57
228.00DON'S RODENTS WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
228.00
1,000.00DOSTAL, SANDRA ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
1,000.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
1,300.00DOWNHOLE WELL SERVICES LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,300.00
230.54DREIER, LORI A NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
230.54
1,418.60DUNDEE NURSERY BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,418.60
3,000.00DYNAMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS INC POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
3,000.00
239.40ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
575.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
202.16PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,016.56
87.80EDISON ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
87.80
182.50EGAN COMPANIES INC SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,603.04WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,785.54
450.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ESCROWS ELIOT PARK
450.00
415.95EISOLD, JASON REC CENTER BUILDING SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
206.64REC CENTER BUILDING MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
622.59
12,526.07ELECTRIC PUMP INC SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
12,526.07
52.64ELKIN, PHILLIP ENGINEERING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
52.64
309.50EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
309.50
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
900.00EMPLOYEE STRATEGIES INC ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
900.00
2,960.44ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT & SERVICES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
380.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,340.44
50.00ERICKSON, BRITTA GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00
1,933.00ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
312.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,245.00
371.76EULL'S MANUFACTURING CO STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
371.76
75.00EVANS, MATT OPERATIONS TRAINING
75.00
144.82EVERS, LUANN REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
144.82
1,000.00EXECUTIVE TITLE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
698.54FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
399.80GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,098.34
105.00FAIRMONT FIRE SYSTEMS INC AQUATIC PARK BUDGET LICENSES
105.00
44.09FASTENAL COMPANY PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
50.06VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS
6.23GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
100.38
90.16FECHNER, MARTY ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
90.16
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
58.89FEDEXHUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
123.15POLICE G & A POSTAGE
182.04
1,568.02FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,568.02
456.65FERRELLGASICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELS
456.65
557.02FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
237.55OPERATIONSFIRE EQUIPMENT
775.56WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,570.13
845.00FIRE SAFETY USA INC OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
845.00
32.00FIRST ADVANTAGE LNS SCREENING SOLUTIONS HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
32.00
6,522.16FISCHER MINING LLC SNOW PLOWING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
6,522.16
325.00FISCHLER & ASSOCIATES PA POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
325.00
410.50FLEX COMPENSATION INC EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
410.50
2,641.70FORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT
189.78TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,831.48
750.00FORSYTH, HEATHER ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
750.00
1,007.12FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT STORM WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,007.12
16.05FRATTALLONESPARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
16.05
10,000.00FRIENDS OF THE ARTS NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,000.00
925.00GALLAGHER RISK MGMT SERVICES INC, ARTHURFINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.33CABLE TV G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.33HOUSING REHAB G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.33WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.33SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.34SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.34STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,775.00
781.93GAME TIME PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN GENERAL SUPPLIES
781.93
6,397.84GARAGE FLOOR COATING OF MN MUNICIPAL BLDG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,397.84
3,963.57GARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,963.57
153.00GHIZONI, DAVE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
153.00
1,513.66GLOBAL EQUIPMENT CO PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,513.66
4,067.93GLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSUR
4,067.93
18.59GOELLNER, EMILY COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
18.59
1,364.85GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,364.85
4,935.00GRAFIX SHOPPE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
4,935.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
99.82GRAHAM, CHARLES REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
99.82
439.61GRAINGER INC, WW GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
320.63WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
760.24
1,400.00GRANICUS INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,400.00
2,195.00GREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
247.51REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,442.51
826.00GREEN HORIZONS WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
826.00
329.26GREEN LIGHTS RECYCLING INC SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
329.26
456.96GROUP HEALTH INC - WORKSITE EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
456.96
262.50GRUSZNSKI, ROGER GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
262.50
5,223.75H & R CONST CO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
5,223.75
72.00HAGSTROM, AMY PICNIC SHELTERS RENT REVENUE
72.00
994.50HAMILTON, MIKE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
994.50
76.43HANSON, ROBERT REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
76.43
6,460.40HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,722.39WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
3,985.19AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
1,499.64AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
13,667.62
2,034.00HCI CHEMTEC INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,034.00
318.00HEDBERG AGGREGATES STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
211.28WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
529.28
72.24HEDDLE, ALLEN DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
72.24
785.35HEISER, DEBRA ENGINEERING G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
785.35
1,020.00HENDERSON, TRACY SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,020.00
86.68HENDRICKSON, ROBERT REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
86.68
68.50HENNEPIN COUNTY TAXPAYER SERVICES ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
68.50
1,000.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
3,923.57POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,585.28POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
174.06OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
2,734.20OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,002.13WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,002.13SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,002.13STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,006.41PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
826.71PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
31,256.62
1,793.16HENRICKSEN PSG FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER
1,793.16
360.00HERMAN, JOHN DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
360.00
71.00HERMAN, LIBA INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS PROGRAM REVENUE
71.00
2,921.86HIGHLAND PRODUCTS GROUP LLC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,921.86
182.90HILL, JOHN & ELIZABETH REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
182.90
95.98HIRSHFIELDSWATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
95.98
31,633.73HLB TAUTGES REDPATH LTD FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
765.55CABLE TV G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
1,148.33HOUSING REHAB G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
3,827.75WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
4,593.30SEWER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
2,296.65SOLID WASTE G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
1,531.10STORM WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
45,796.41
35.00HOLMGREN, JEROME GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35.00
201.71HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
244.39ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
10.67DAMAGE REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
21.55DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
705.58PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
191.73SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
32.96SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
101.77SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
178.68SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER
79.03PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.94PARK MAINTENANCE G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
11.20IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
15.94BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS SMALL TOOLS
435.26BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
209.93BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
89.95REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
956.95AQUATIC PARK BUDGET MAINTENANCE
3,520.24
24.00HOPKINS-MINNETONKA RECREATION SRVCS YOUTH PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
24.00
663.00HORDYK, EVAN SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
663.00
1,328.13HORIZON COMMERCIAL POOL SUPPLY PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
83.95AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,412.08
213.13HOTSY OF MN BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
213.13
3,198.74HOWE, NICOLE EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
3,198.74
150.00HOWES, JENNIFER VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00
550.00HOWES, JESSICA VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
400.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
950.00
188.25HOWES, KRISTINE VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
701.25SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
989.50
600.00HRGREENTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENT
600.00
3,277.55I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
3,277.55
2,677.00I/O SOLUTIONS INC HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
2,677.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
45.00IATNVEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
45.00
5,764.57IDEAL SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
5,764.57
558.55IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
558.55SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
558.55SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
558.56STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
2,234.21
1,096.44INDELCOWATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,096.44
25,355.93INFRASTRUCTURE TECH INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
25,355.93
810.00INGINA LLC PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
810.00
18,022.20INNOVYZEWATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
18,022.20
4,531.13INTEGRA TELECOM IT G & A TELEPHONE
4,531.13
1,429.19INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
270.33UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
1,699.52
8,000.00INVESTORS CAPITAL ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
8,000.00
2,500.00IRON RIVER CONSTRUCTION ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
2,500.00
995.00I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
28.01BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,023.01
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
76.61JAMES, MIKE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
76.61
8.97JERRY'S HARDWARE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
4.94DAMAGE REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
41.38DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
15.64PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
9.50WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
58.71PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
123.70PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
262.84
2,431.00JOBS FOUNDATION/TECH DUMP SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,431.00
4,500.00JOE'S SEWER SERVICE INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
4,500.00
110.22JOHANSON, DAVID REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
110.22
716.85JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
716.85
1,171.57JOHN HENRY FOSTER MN WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,171.57
150.00JOHNSON, SUSAN VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
350.00
26.95JONES, ROBERT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.95
124.58JRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
124.58
38.88KAROL ELECTRIC, NATE INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
38.88
754.62KELLER, JASMINE Z EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
754.62
499.50KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS ELIOT PARK
499.50
2,697.00KIDCREATE STUDIO PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,697.00
805.60KIDS TEAM TENNIS LLC TENNIS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
805.60
415.70KIEFER & ASSOCIATES LLC, ADOLPH AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
415.70
695.00KLM ENGINEERING INC.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
695.00
519.62KNUDSON, ROBERT & JANET REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
519.62
175.00KONG, JIM GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
175.00
225.00KRAFT, C DOUGLAS GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
561.00KUBES, JON SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
561.00
400.00LADEN'S BUSINESS MACHINES INC SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
400.00
36.64LAKES GAS CO PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
36.64
1,775.00LANO EQUIPMENT INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,775.00
1,368.47LARSON, JH CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
106.58SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,475.05
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
1,000.00LARSON, MANDY HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1,000.00
1,695.00LASER TECHNOLOGY INC POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
1,695.00
4,815.00LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
4,815.00
110.18LAWSON PRODUCTS INC GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
110.18
8,651.99LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp
8,651.99
3,229.92LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
3,229.92
343.06LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
343.06
556.99LEONARD, COLLEEN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
556.99
225.00LEVIN ARCHITECTS, CHARLES MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
280.00LEWANDOWSKI, RICHARD INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
280.00
1,817.58LIBERTY ENVELOPE SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,817.58
289.18LIND ELECTRONICS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
289.18
80.88LITIN PAPER, PACKAGING & CONVERTING CONCESSIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
80.88
10,275.29LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
10,275.29
3,198.82LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,198.82
233.52LOMBARDI, JIM ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
233.52
4,297.00LSV METALS INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
4,297.00
1,000.00LUBKE, SAWYER ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
261.90LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
261.90
825.00LUNDY, ALISON NEUMAN ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
825.00
1,750.00LYNDA.COM INC IT G & A TRAINING
1,750.00
251.00MAACO AUTO PAINTING UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
251.00
115.32MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,673.49SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
1,788.81
3,000.00MACTAFRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,000.00
765.00MADISON, DANIEL SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
765.00
502.80MALONE, DANIEL ATHLETIC CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
502.80
500.64MANAGED SERVICES INC WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
500.64
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
114.00MANOHAR, TORECTA YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUE
114.00
71,801.56MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
71,801.56
1,115.10MAPLE CREST LANDSCAPE SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,195.68SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,772.76SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
865.23SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
140.00SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,088.77
700.00MARTIN, JAMES HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
700.00
51.03MATHESON TRI-GAS INC SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
51.03
2,495.91MAXFIELD RESEARCH INC ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
2,495.91
625.00MB MUSIC INC PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
625.00
2,700.00MBFTEOPERATIONSTRAINING
2,700.00
32.03MCCONNELL, BECKY WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
32.03
80,230.17-MCCROSSAN INC, C S STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
1,604,603.34CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,524,373.17
57.60MCESINSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
57.60
37.88MENARDSROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.89ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
40.45DAMAGE REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
17.79PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
64.99PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
56.74ENVIRONMENTAL G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
59.33WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
297.07
68.00MENOZZI, GRETA PICNIC SHELTERS RENT REVENUE
68.00
283.92MERKLEY, SCOTT PUBLIC WORKS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
283.92
661.76METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
661.76
10,100.84METHODIST HOSPITAL SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
10,100.84
31,981.95METROPOLITAN COUNCIL INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
14,882.33REILLY BUDGET CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
299,953.92SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
175.96SEWER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
346,994.16
109.95MICRO CENTER PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
211.95WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
321.90
1,177.57MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
279.64OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,457.21
2,035.00MIDWEST SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE INC GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,035.00
1,110.00MIDWEST TESTING LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,110.00
12,218.00MILLERBERND MFG CO SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
12,218.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
450.00MINNEAPOLIS COMMODORES PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
527.40MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
527.40
124.07MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITS
124.07
177.20MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
177.20
59.00MINNESOTA CONWAY GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
40.00-OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.00
23.00MINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
50.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSES
73.00
16.00MINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INS EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITS
16.00
225.00MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
125.00WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
350.00
12.03MINNESOTA TROPHIES & GIFTS WESTWOOD G & A OTHER
12.03
268.00MINUTEMAN PRESS SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
268.00
50.00MN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY FACILITIES MCTE G & A LICENSES
50.00
97.00MN TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOC POLICE G & A TRAINING
2,340.00ERUTRAINING
2,437.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
595.00MOHRLANT, TIM PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
595.00
116.18MOSHER, NINA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
116.18
219.00MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
219.00
32.80MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
32.80
1,330.91MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,330.91
1,232.50MVTL LABORATORIES REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,232.50
701.35MY DOOR SIGN PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
701.35
116.99MYERS TIRE SUPPLY CO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
116.99
1,520.86NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
56.97DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
42.21WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
132.00SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
675.24GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,427.28
816.00NEUMANN, NEAL SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
816.00
5,162.96NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5,162.96
75.60NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
75.60
380.00NORTH METRO COMPANIES SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT
380.00
138.30NORTHERN AIRE SWIMMING POOLS AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
138.30
2,105.50NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,105.50
488.18NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
488.18SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
162.73SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
325.45SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
162.73SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
162.73SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,790.00
504.00NORTHWEST LASERS & INSTRUMENTS ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
504.00
104.39NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
104.39
500.00OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
62.56OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
213.12ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
131.70HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
380.48HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
111.78HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE GENERAL SUPPLIES
325.80SUPPORT SERVICES G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
104.63FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
65.74GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
210.38POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
143.48POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
888.32INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
52.14PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
2.63HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
53.25ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
114.60WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
2,860.61
475.00OHOTTO, DENNIS GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00
5,412.12OKADA AMERICA GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
5,412.12
391.97OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
640.93WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,032.90
289.38OMAHA PAPER COMPANY INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
482.30REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
771.68
185.00ON SITE SANITATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
53.44SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
6,444.00PORTABLE TOILETS/FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
189.28OPENOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
98.00OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
130.00WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,099.72
78.52ORSTAD, GWEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
78.52
63.00OVERHEAD DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
63.00
190.00PARKTACULARSPECIAL EVENTS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
560.50PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.50
4,550.00PARROTT CONTRACTING INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
12,307.71STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
16,857.71
444.42PARTSMASTERGENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
444.42
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
150.00PARTY UNIT SUMMER FIELDTRIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00
825.00PATCHIN MESSNER & DODD ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
825.00
5,500.00PERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
3,500.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,000.00
14.00PETTY CASH ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
32.48ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
30.57HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
20.00HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
18.10HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE GENERAL SUPPLIES
6.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
6.49FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
5.04FINANCE G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
31.85GENERAL INFORMATION MEETING EXPENSE
6.00CLERICALTRAINING
1.06INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
15.98HOUSING REHAB G & A MEETING EXPENSE
187.57
51.11PETTY CASH - WWNC WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
14.34WESTWOOD G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES
23.52WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
8.50OTHER SUMMER CAMPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
97.47
60.00PHILIP'S TREE CARE INC AQUATIC PARK BUDGET MAINTENANCE
60.00
243.00PLANT & FLANGED EQUIPMENT WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
243.00
968.37PLANTRONICS INC COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
968.37
647.24POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
647.24
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286.80POPP.COM INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
286.80
685.00POSTMASTERCOMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
685.00
1,125.21PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
102.00INVASIVE PLANT MGMT/RESTORATIO LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
386.40BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,613.61
542.50PRECISE MRM LLC WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
271.25SEWER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
271.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
1,085.00
7,069.50PRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
7,069.50
162.00PRINTERS SERVICE INC ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
162.00
275.00PROCESS MEASUREMENT CO UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
275.00
138.75PROFESSIONAL BEVERAGE SYSTEMS INC AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
138.75
317.00PUMP & METER SERVICE GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
317.00
41,602.00Q3 CONTRACTING WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,015.10STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
42,617.10
105.77QUEST ENGINEERING INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
105.77
55.75QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
55.75
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
161.15R & R SPECIALTIES ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT PARTS
161.15
250.00RADEMACHER, RON WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
250.00
160.00RAINBOW TREECARE PARK AND REC G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
260.00REFORESTATIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
755.89TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,175.89
2,575.37RANDY'S SANITATION INC FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
1,024.98PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,050.30SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,675.70REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
7,326.35
59.89RDO EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
59.89
5,609.75REACH FOR RESOURCES INC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,609.75
154.09REGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
57.10POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
211.19
8,500.00RICE, KEN ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
8,500.00
4,047.31RICOH USA INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,047.31
1,983.98RMR SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,983.98
603.86ROGERS PRINTING ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
603.86
131.25ROSENBAUER MINNESOTA LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
131.25
30.00ROSSMEISL, DOROTHEA BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS PARK MAINTENANCE
30.00
292.00ROTARY CLUB OF SLP ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
90.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
382.00
1,289.35S & S WORLDWIDE INC PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,289.35
37.20SAFE-FAST INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
37.20
174.00SAFETY SIGNS SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM REVENUE
174.00
37.70SAM'S CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
143.87PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
6,220.60CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
6,402.17
150.00SANSBY, SCOTT PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00
6,897.00SAVATREETREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
6,897.00
516.20SCHAAKE COMPANY, AJ HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
516.20
391.95SCHARBER & SONS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
391.95
7,395.00SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC, J P WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
7,395.00
487.50SCHOEFF, PHILLIP GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
487.50
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
106.52SCHOMMER, JASON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
106.52
22.68SCHWAAB INC ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
22.68ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
45.36
81.10SCHWARTZ, STEPHANIE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
81.10
53,973.04SEHPE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
53,973.04
14,429.04SELECT SURFACES INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
14,429.04
1,141.60SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
317.72PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
1,459.32
874.18SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO PAINTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
874.18
1,470.00SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,470.00
222.26SHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.20IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
20.00FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
112.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
11.20INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
119.80WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.20PARK AND REC G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.20WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
518.86
19,033.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,880.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
4,619.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
990.00REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
26,522.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
15,747.05SIR LINES-A-LOT PAINTING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
15,747.05
132.57SKELLY, ANGELA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
132.57
2,800.32SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
2,800.32
264.43SMITH & WESSON ACADEMY PATROL TRAINING
264.43
24.91SMITH, CHYREL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
24.91
43.28SMITH, MATT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
43.28
765.00SMITH, PERRY SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
765.00
70.00SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
70.00
245.00SNYDER ELECTRIC WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
245.00
2,495.58SPRINTIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
2,495.58
44.03SPS COMPANIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
28.16SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIES
72.19
14,114.83SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICES
5,377.10PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,146.55STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
25,638.48
70.00SS DESIGN OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
70.00
300.00ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY BAND PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
300.00
67.50ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY EDUCATION T-BALL/BASEBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
67.50
916.00STANDARD SPRING GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
916.00
4,200.00STANLEY ACCESS TECH LLC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,200.00
408.00STEARNS, DAVID SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
408.00
132.71STEPP MANUFACTURING CO INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
132.71
1,869.49STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
32.99POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
1,902.48
2,458.41SUBURBAN CHEVROLET UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
697.65GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,156.06
2,373.39SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,373.39
29,648.32SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29,648.32
25.57SUNDBERG CO, CE GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.57
485.61SUNSOURCEGENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
485.61
38.19SWANSON, BRIAN FINANCE G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
38.19
600.00SWEET COLLEENS LLP PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
600.00
201.91TAHO SPORTSWEAR LIFEGUARDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
201.91
17.62TARGET BANK JUNIOR NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
49.72OTHER SUMMER CAMPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
67.34
176.73TELELANGUAGE INC ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
176.73
226.20TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
226.20
101.00TERMINIX INT REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
101.00
74.26TERRY, MATT SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES
74.26
3,110.53THE HARTFORD - PRIORITY ACCOUNTS EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
3,110.53
92.51THOMS, SARA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
92.51
277.84THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
277.84
791.06THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
791.06
1,045.00TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,045.00
6,665.00TOTAL MECHANICAL SERVICES INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,665.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
47.60TRACY, MICHAEL HUMAN RESOURCES MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
47.60
47.07TRADEMARK TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
47.07
2,625.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
600.00SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,225.00
300.00TRANSPORT GRAPHICS OPERATIONS FIRE EQUIPMENT
300.00
714.00TRAUTMANN, JOHN SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.00
213.06TRI STATE BOBCAT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
213.06
207.23TULLY, CHRISTOPHER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
207.23
5,824.05TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
900.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
6,724.05
54.50TWIN CITY HARDWARE POSTAL SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,148.64UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
37.50PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,240.64
300.00TWIN CITY SCALE CO INC SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
300.00
1,200.00TWIN CITY WINDOW REPLACEMENT CO REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
1,200.00
14,179.29U + B ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
14,179.29
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
360.00UHL CO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
393.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,422.00POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A POLICE EQUIPMENT
14,794.79TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
15,679.25MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
35,649.04
354.93ULINESEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
354.93
497.66UNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
286.00SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,934.00SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,657.87PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
684.99RESERVESOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
30.99COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
7,091.51
300.00UNITED STATES TREASURY EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
340.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
640.00
390.00UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAY
390.00
146.89UNIVERSAL SPECIALTIES WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
146.89
315.00UNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
315.00
34.60UPS STORE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
34.60
20.91US PROPS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
20.91
276.28USA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC OPERATIONS TELEPHONE
276.28
865.80VAIL, LORI HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
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865.80
39.94VAITH CONSTRUCTION WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
39.94
21,466.31-VALLEY PAVING INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
429,326.03CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
407,859.72
8,500.00VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
8,500.00
138.88VAUGHAN, JIM ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
138.88
65.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
65.00
12,800.86VERIZON WIRELESS CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
74.40CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
12,875.26
222.00VESSCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
222.00
436.93VIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,233.05WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,669.98
260.00VONHOF, JEANNE PARK PAVILIONS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
260.00
1,520.00WARNER'S OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,520.00
4,371.39-WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
124,854.30SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
62,110.62SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE
65,744.77SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
248,338.30
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
450.40WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
450.40
8,395.24WATSON CO INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
8,395.24
404.00WEBER ELECTRIC WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
404.00
437.50WEDEKIND, TODD GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
437.50
627.37WHEELER HARDWARE FACILITIES MCTE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
627.37
91.26WIERSMA, JOHANNES REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
91.26
84.21WINTER, JASON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
84.21
161.76WIPERS & WIPES INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
161.76
5,000.00WIPLINGER, DOUGLAS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
5,000.00
175.00WOGEN, RICHARD GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
175.00
37.50WRAP CITY GRAPHICS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
101.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
138.50
1,828.00WSB ASSOC INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,828.00
28,298.89XCEL ENERGY GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE
21.18OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
20,667.28PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
29,484.65WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
2,001.28REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,254.59SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,367.93STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
9,049.08PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
684.08WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
24,561.85REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
119,390.81
777.66YOUNGSTEDTS COLLISION CENTER UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
777.66
220.00ZAHN, KAITLIN & MARCUS INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
220.00
529.20ZEBEC OF NORTH AMERICA INC AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
529.20
146.85ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
146.85
35.28ZEMBRYKI, MARK WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
35.28
250.00ZIEBART OF MINNESOTA INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
250.00
241.54ZIEGLER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,200.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,441.54
187.88ZIP PRINTING PERFORMING ARTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
187.88
Report Totals 4,452,741.94
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Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Consent Agenda Item:4c
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
February 19, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Meeting
The Rec Center Programming Office
1. Call to Order
Jim Beneke, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m.
Commission members present: Jim Beneke, Sarah Foulkes, Elizabeth Griffin, George
Hagemann, and Tom Worthington.
Commission members absent: George Foulkes and Kirk Hawkinson.
Staff present: Rick Beane, Park Superintendent, Jason West, Recreation Superintendent, and
Stacy Voelker, Recording Secretary.
Guests Present: Joan Monicatti, President Lacrosse Association, Kevin Reed, Lacrosse
Association, Tonia Kurth, Health in the Park
2. Presentations
a. St. Louis Park Lacrosse Association (Kevin Reed)
Introductions were made between Mr. Reed and the Commission members. Mr. Reed
distributed an overview of the association to members. Mr. Reed advised he founded the
Association in 2006 when Lacrosse was a new sport. Lacrosse is the quickest growing
sport in America currently with Minnesota leading the way nationally.
Currently, Joan Monicatti is President of the Association and Mr. Reed holds no position
at this time. The history, timeline and teams of the Association were reviewed. Initially
there were 42 participants which has grown to approximately 190 in 2014. Last year the
Association branched out to girls and also added 3rd and 4th grade boy teams. This year, in
2014, they will add 1st and 2nd grade boy teams. Mr. Reed anticipates there will be ten
teams in 2014, eight boys’ teams and two girls’ teams. The average team size is 15 to 25
team members.
Mr. Reed advised they utilize Ainsworth Park, the High School Stadium, and the Middle
School for their leagues. Mr. Reed complimented their partners which include the city,
Community Education, the High School and Eisenhower Elementary. High School
participants volunteer at the STEP program in exchange for gym space at Eisenhower
Elementary.
Members reviewed the association budget of approximately $60,000 annually of which
$12,000 is fundraised. In 2014, the association received a Hennepin County Youth Sports
Grant which was applied for in partnership with the city. Mr. Reed thanked the
Recreation Department for their partnership and is very excited their Association is
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recognized by Hennepin County. Mr. Hagemann inquired on the cost to play and if
scholarships are offered. High School participants can expect to pay $450 which includes
some traveling tournaments, Mr. Reed advised, and the fee for youth is approximately
$200 - $250. Scholarships are offered as no one is turned away. Andrew Peshon,
individual with the Association, reviews all scholarship applications submitted.
Scholarships are included in their budget.
Mr. Reed discussed the current coaching staff and commented all are former St. Louis
Park players. Mr. Worthington inquired on the coaches to which Mr. Reed indicated
Arianna Gavzy are coordinating the coaches which include two St. Louis Park senior’s
and Molly Dionne from Hopkins are coaches. The girl’s lacrosse leagues have all girls
coaching staff. There is not a lot of parent participation, Ms. Monicetti advised, so Ari
organizes it all from a volunteer status.
The association’s future focus includes expanding the diversity to reflect the community,
create more opportunity for females in the sport, involve high school players in
community service programming, continue to provide residents with affordable programs,
build opportunities with Recreation Department, encourage high school players to attend
college and join the MSHSL in 2015. Also in 2015 they will join the St. Louis Park
School District as a high school sport. This creates a great partnership with the School
District.
The main challenge for the Association is field space, indicated Mr. Reed. Associations
compete for the space which is more challenging as their participation numbers continue
to grow. They want to ensure everyone can play without turning anyone away so they are
looking forward to a working relationship with the city regarding field space.
Mr. Beneke inquired how the school league will be run. The school district will take over
the high school league, Mr. Reed advised, but the association will be involved in the
transition.
Mr. Worthington commented that field space is challenging. Mr. Reed advised the
association is talking with the Recreation Department to figure out how to accommodate
all sports on the fields. Mr. Worthington is curious if participants are joining lacrosse and
leaving other sports. As kids get older, they do change sports but unsure of the statistics,
Mr. Worthington commented. Mr. Reed mentioned lacrosse, the sport, does utilize the
fields aggressively. Mr. Monicatti indicated they worked with Community Education
when the stadium opened and will continue to do so.
Mr. West applauded Ms. Monicatti and Mr. Reed on their efforts and advised they are
great to work with. Kristin Piper, field coordinator, was also complimented. Commission
members, Ms. Monicatti and Mr. Reed shared appreciation for the visit.
b. Health in the Park (Tonia Kurth)
Introductions were made between Tonia Kurth and the Commission members. Ms. Kurth
explained she is working with Bridget Gothberg, the city’s Organization Developmental
Coordinator. Ms. Kurth advised the first meeting hosted by HIP will be held Thursday,
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February 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Marriot West Hotel. HIP focuses on why we
live, work and play in the city and focuses on a healthy community. Informational folders
were distributed to the Commission. Funding is provided by the Center for Prevention at
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.
The organization has met with over 500 individuals in the community with a broad
culture range. They asked participants what goals they have for themselves, what are the
obstacles they face to reach those goals and how, as a community, can strategies be
created to create a change. They reviewed the goals, obstacles, and strategies of which
Blue Cross Blue Shield will assist.
Ms. Kurth explained Phase 1 is talking with people through focus groups, presentations,
and creating communications for awareness. A documentary is being created around St.
Louis Park on how the community is coming together to reach goals. The documentary
will be a model to show other communities in Minnesota in hopes they duplicate the
effort. Blue Cross Blue Shield’s goal is to make Minnesota a healthier community as a
whole.
The meeting at that Marriot will discuss the data that was gathered, and review barrier’s
and discuss what can be done to achieve goals, indicated Ms. Kurth. Top priorities will be
discussed and how to create strategies to address the priorities. The meeting on March 2
will focus more on actions to achieve goals.
Phase II of the process, Ms. Kurth indicated, would be to put forth the information
gathered from Phase I. The results would be present and conversations will take place in
various groups, allowing the sharing of resources.
The data gathered is broad but there are also some key items that are coming through. The
group hopes the community will take on a lot of the key items seen. Ms. Kurth advised it
is a matter of holistic well-being.
Ms. Kurth suggested the Commission get involved by attending the meetings and bring
people to the March 2 meeting. Social media connections were reviewed and members
asked to connect with people to provide positive encouragement for involvement. Mr.
West suggested Commission members introduce themselves as part of the Commission if
they attend the meetings.
Mr. Worthington inquired in the partners of the initiative. Ms. Kurth indicated it is the
City, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Park Nicollet and others.
Ms. Griffin asked if mental health is one of the goal areas. Ms. Kurth indicated that is a
huge topic that has been presented among the various cultural groups.
Mr. Worthington inquired if metrics are in place to see where the initiative began and
where it goes. Researchers are on staff, advised Ms. Kurth, that have that data and a
process in in place to track the information.
Commission members and Ms. Kurth shared appreciation for the visit.
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3. Approval of Minutes
a. January 15, 2014
Mr. Hagemann requested the following changes to the minutes:
• Page two, item 1b, second paragraph change first sentence to read
“…walk/trail/bikeway use a grass boulevard as a buffer, which is between five…”
• Page 3, item 1b, last paragraph, fourth sentence, to read “…the city compromised so
there would be on-road bike lanes.”
• Page 3, item 1b, last paragraph, fifth sentence, to read “…stepped up to fight for
designated bike lanes on bridges.”
• Page 6, item 6, first paragraph, second sentence correct spelling of word
“Assistant”.
It was moved by Commission member Griffin to approve the minutes with changes
presented. The motion passed 5 – 0.
4. Old Business
a. Approve 2014 Goals
Mr. Worthington suggested acquiring participation numbers from the associations. Ms.
Griffin suggested obtaining participation numbers from the High School sports. Members
discussed and agreed that would be helpful. Mr. Hagemann would be interested in find
out about new programs or if participation numbers are due to new initiatives. Mr. West
indicated staff will send an inquiry asking for information.
It was moved by Commission member Hagemann to approve the 2014 Goals are
presented. The motion passed 5 – 0.
5. New Business
a. 2014 Capital Improvement Projects (Rick Beane)
Mr. Beane reviewed the Capital Improvement Projects for 2014 which include:
• Replacing woodchips around playground in parks which is an annual project.
• Renovating the dugout, storage/concession building at Cedar Knoll Park.
• Dakota Park baseball field (Derrick Keller field) renovation which will cause rift
with field usage and space. The field will be out of commission July 4 through
April, 2015.
• Seal coating the parking lot at Oak Hill Park, Louisiana Oaks Park, and The Rec
Center. In 2015, Mr. Beane indicated, it is proposed to expand other parking North
lot in Louisiana Oaks Park in 2015
• Playgrounds are scheduled to be replacement at Dakota and Louisiana Oaks Parks.
Staff sent out Request for Proposals (“RFP”) and typically have seven designers that
respond. When the RFP’s are received, staff will chose designers and hold a public
meeting for residents to vote on the specific playground equipment they would like
in the parks. Mr. West advised St. Louis Park has a very unique process asking for
the residents to choose the equipment.
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• Staff would like to consolidate storage for the Recreation Departments equipment.
Staff is looking at the possibility of moving existing storage items from Parkview
building. This building was very busy during rinks. Moving the storage will allow
us to create a larger area in the warming house for skaters (as it was many years
ago).
• The asphalt trail around Lamplighter pond will be renovated which could include
repaving the entire trail. Staff is working with Public Works on the project.
• Wolfe Lake Cattail Pond will be re-landscaped along with paver and retaining wall
renovation at the Amphitheater. Staff is viewing decorative concrete versus pavers
due to the ease in maintaining.
• Projects to be completed at the Rec Center in 2014 include roof repair, remodeling
of the men’s locker room, painting the west arena and commons area, and
remodeling the west arena lockers and bathroom.
• The deck chairs at the Aquatic Park will be replaced, the pool will be resurfaced,
along with the waterslide and mechanical updates will occur at the Aquatic Park.
Ms. Foulkes advised Golden Valley and St. Louis Park soccer has merged. She inquired if
there are options in Golden Valley for field usage. Mr. West advised Golden Valley is
renovating a lot of fields this year also.
Mr. Beneke inquired if Parkview Park is all on city property or partially on school district
property. Mr. Beane advised he will research and Ms. Voelker will send information onto
members. UPDATE: The playground at Parkview Park is on city property; the building,
ice rink, etc. are all on school property.
b. Park Shelter Building Remote Entry Update (Rick Beane)
Mr. Beane advised the Commission remote entry and Wi-Fi will be added to three park
shelter buildings in 2014. The buildings are located in Browndale, Fern Hill and Nelson
Parks and hope to have them operational late June. Members discussed vandalism but Mr.
Beane indicated there may be some at first but other cities advised it may decrease as it
did in the cities surveyed. Staff can monitor the buildings any time through cameras. If
the building is entered after the hours specified by staff, an alert email will be sent to
select staff. If this works well at the three buildings, Mr. Beane indicated may include at
other facilities.
6. Staff Communication
Mr. Beane advised currently there are voluntary on-street parking restrictions to odd side
of street but this will become mandatory beginning Friday. Staff will install signs on
affected streets and communicate via media. The reason it will be mandatory as
emergency vehicles are struggling to get down streets due to the large amount of snow.
Updates will be posted on the city’s website and Facebook.
The weather has been nice so the outdoor ice rink season was extended by a week, Mr.
Beane indicated. Adult broomball ends Monday which will be the last day of rinks also.
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Staff that generally maintains the outdoor rinks will finish building the cabinets to be
installed in the house at the Nature Center, advised Mr. Beane. The tree crew is at the
Nature Center clearing from past storms and removing diseased Elm trees. Staff is also
repairing/painting all picnic tables. These are maintenance items they do when not
plowing snow.
Mr. Beane advised the city worked out an agreement with Park Assembly Church by the
Junior High School on Texas Avenue to utilize some of their property as a lacrosse field.
The field was built but the storm in June delayed the project. Good seed growth is
anticipated by June of 2014.
Mr. West informed the Commission staff has had discussions with the Hockey
Association to create an outdoor ice rink. A request for proposal (“RFP”) was sent out to
conduct a feasibility study. The Hockey Association provided funding for the study. The
RFP was sent out to six agencies.
Mr. West notified members the city, along with Twin West Chamber of Commerce, is
organizing a State of the City event to be held at the Rec Center. This event brings
business owners together to hear from representative from the city. The event will be held
Thursday, March 7 from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. and is titled St. Louis Park on Ice. Mr. West
indicated all members are welcome to attend.
Mr. West will present at the Real Estate Forum on March 12. He will talk about park
improvements, amenities and various programs. One hundred realtors are anticipated to
be in attendance.
7. Member Communication
Ms. Foulkes mentioned the Lacrosse Association also offered a development league. The
league was a great opportunity for new participants to try lacrosse. Mr. Reed made it very
fun and the kids had a blast.
Mr. Hagemann advised the Friends of the Arts has a new executive director, Jamie
Meyer, which is a paid position. It was suggested to invite Mr. Meyer to a future meeting,
perhaps in May.
Mr. Hagemann complimented the staff that plows for doing a great job clearing the trails.
Mr. Beane will pass along the compliment to staff.
Mr. Beane advised the city worked with Three Rivers Park District last year and
monitored trails and usage. Three Rivers provided some funding to St. Louis Park for
maintaining the trails.
Mr. Worthington inquired on an update for the France and 40th area. Mr. Beane advised
Ms. Walsh is overseeing that topic and can update at a future meeting.
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8. Other / Future Agenda Items
None.
9. Adjournment
It was moved by Commission member Worthington to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. The motion
passed 5 – 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Voelker
Stacy Voelker
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
March 19, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Meeting
Westwood Hills Nature Center
1. Call to Order
Tom Worthington called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Commission members present: George Foulkes, Sarah Foulkes, George Hagemann, Kirk
Hawkinson, and Tom Worthington.
Commission members absent: Jim Beneke and Elizabeth Griffin.
Staff present: Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager, Jim Vaughan,
Environmental Coordinator, Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation, and Stacy
Voelker, Recording Secretary.
2. Presentations
a. St. Louis Park Football Association
A representative from the Football Association was not present.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. February 19, 2014
It was moved by Commission member Hagemann to approve the minutes as presented.
The motion passed 5 – 0.
4. Old Business
a. PRAC Goals to City Council on April 28 (Cindy Walsh)
Ms. Walsh advised members the 2014 Commission goals and an overview of 2013 be
presented to the City Council at their meeting on Monday, April 28. Mr. Beneke has
confirmed his availability to attend.
b. 40th and France Area Update (Cindy Walsh)
Ms. Walsh indicated the city is waiting for a response from the City of Minneapolis. Each
city has appraised the land and has contradictory information on the number of homes
that can be built in that area. Ms. Walsh will continue to update the Commission.
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5. New Business
a. Minnehaha Creek Clean-up Planning (Jim Vaughan)
Mr. Vaughan advised the Minnehaha Creek clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at
Isaak Walton Creekside Park, located at 7341 Oxford Street, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The
city will provide liter pickers, boots, etc. to utilize and garbage trucks to pick up heavy
items found along the creek. Mr. Foulkes inquired if there were any comments received in
past years. Mr. Vaughan indicated all good comments were received and it has been very
successful. Commission members were asked to show up at 8:45 a.m. No RSVP needed.
b. Beautify the Park Kick-off (Jim Vaughan)
Beautify the Park is the city’s ongoing effort to promote a healthy local environment
through various initiatives, Mr. Vaughan advised. This program consists of an annual
“Pick up the Park” at various parks and city properties. Annually, the program begins
with the Minnehaha Creek Clean Up and ends with the Spring Clean-up Day.
c. Tree Climb Championship and Arbor Day Tree Planting (Jim Vaughan)
Mr. Vaughan shared two other events that are part of the Environmental Division: Tree
Climb Championship and Arbor Day Tree Planting. Both events are held Saturday, May
17 from 9 a.m.to noon at Oak Hill Park. The event includes tree planting, music by Kid
Power with Rachel and the tree climbing championship.
6. Staff Communication (Jim Vaughan & Mark Oestreich)
Mr. Vaughan provided an update on the Minnehaha Creek Trail via a presentation. The
project is on schedule, Mr. Vaughan advised. The city will maintain an 8’ asphalt trail
while Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will maintain the seasonal use, walking
boardwalk. Commission members viewed the bridge of the installed trail. The 3’ – 4’
trails to the east of the MSC were shown with woodchips. Overlooks will be created and
benches will be installed (compliments of donated money from the Rotary Club). The
trails will also include education elements such as a kiosk with information. An aerial
photo of the project was shown.
A portion of Bass Lake will get dredged and re-landscaped this season Mr. Vaughan
indicated. Phil Elkin is the City Engineer on the project, Ms. Walsh advised. Staff will
invite him to a fall commission meeting.
Emerald Ash Borer has been found in St. Paul and Minneapolis along with river banks,
advised Mr. Vaughan. It has not been found in St. Louis Park yet but feels it will expand
into the area soon. The temperature must be 35 degrees below zero a few times a year to
kill the disease. This is similar to Dutch Elm Disease. This year staff marked 160
diseased trees in Westwood Hills Nature Center alone. Staff will replant red maples,
Tamarac and Swamp White Oak Trees in the spring.
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Mr. Vaughan distributed a map of the flyover results and indicated it showed the deer
population increased slightly from last year but some of the deer have moved from the
Lake Forest area to Golden Valley. Staff analyzes the population annually following a
flyover. No removal will occur this year.
There have been more sightings of coyotes. Staff is aware of coyotes in the city as
residents call inquiring how to get rid of them. Mr. Vaughan advised that hazing is the
best thing to get rid of them.
The city entered into a contract for pruning and planting trees, Mr. Vaughan advised. The
contractor is currently working in the Browndale neighborhood then will move into the
Eliot Neighborhood. Mr. Vaughan expressed it has been a tough year due to weather and
equipment breakdowns. If the contractor does not finish pruning in spring, they will
complete the work in the fall. In 2013, trees were planted in Lamplighter Park, Susan
Lindgren and Westwood Hills Nature Center as part of the City’s partnership with Tree
Trust.
The city’s brush disposal site has been successful, especially after the big storm in June
2013, Mr. Vaughan indicated. Mr. Foulkes commended the city on offering their city-
wide pick up following the storm. Mr. Vaughan advised most of the funding for the storm
assistance was provided by FEMA.
Mr. Vaughan explained the Department of Natural Resources has run a skeletal crew in
all divisions and there has been a lack of stocking in the past two years. This affects the
city’s program “Fishing in the Neighborhood”. The hope is to have the City lakes
(Westwood, Lamplighter and Wolfe) stocked this year and continue the program.
The Kilmer Pond restoration and Louisiana Oaks shoreline restoration were 2013 Eagle
Projects completed; duck houses at Twin Lakes, and revamping of the flag pole garden in
Dakota Park are on for 2014 Eagle Scout projects Mr. Vaughan indicated. Mr. Vaughan
meets with the future Eagle Scouts to discuss project options that would meet Eagle
Scout qualifications.
Mr. Vaughan reviewed landscaping projects that will occur this year. The projects include
landscaping at City Hall, Wolfe Park, Minnehaha Creek picnic area, and by the front
entrance of The Rec Center.
The City of St. Louis Park is a Green Step city. The city is working into Step Two which
includes the Environmental & Sustainability Commission.
Mr. Worthington inquired on the effect of the neonicotinoid pesticide with the perennial
flowers plated. Will the neonic’s get into the bee hives and contribute to the decline in the
bee population? He expressed his concern as 30% of our food is generated through honey
bees. Mr. Oestreich advised a lot of plants come from Northern Perennials, and other
places, which should have no effect on the bee population.
Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Oestreich advised of other events being held through the city which
include a Rain Garden Workshop, which promotes eco systems and native plants, to be
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held on Thursday, April 17; and a Eco Expo 2015. Mr. Oestreich advised some of the
local businesses volunteer to assist at these events. Mr. Vaughan solicited ideas for the
2015 Eco Expo asking for them to be sent to him or Ms. Walsh or Ms. Voelker. Mr.
Worthington will draft a message and send to Ms. Voelker or Ms. Walsh to forward to
Bridget Gothberg regarding the Environment and Sustainability Commission.
Mr. Oestreich indicated purple loosestrife has increased since last year. Mr. Vaughan
advised the University of Minnesota is conducting research on buckthorn. Mr. Vaughan
indicated trees from the 2014 Tree Sale are almost sold out for this year. The goal is to
diversify the tree population in St. Louis Park on public and private lots.
Members and Mr. Vaughan traded thanks.
Mark Oestreich distributed Westwood Nature Center’s ‘look book magazine’ which
provides an overview of the Nature Center. Approximately 31,000 individuals
participated in Nature Center programs in 2013. In 2013 the marketing items added
include a bird cam, the new ‘look book’, a website for Westwood, a Facebook page for
Westwood and free marketing through the book “Fore!Gone.” which details Minnesota’s
lost golf courses. Members and staff discussed famous people that have utilized the
former Westwood Hills Golf Course.
In other updates, Mr. Oestreich advised he would like to create a permanent exhibit for
Westwood’s history; will do a two minute segment on Park TV; and will replace signage
at the Nature Center as needed.
Some of the 2014 projects at Westwood include rebuilding of the boardwalk, dock, “Y”
dock and north stairs. Improvements to the brick house continue and this spring will
finish parking. Westwood Hills Nature Center also welcomes scout group projects.
Mr. Vaughan inquired if more will be planted by landscape outside of the Nature Center.
Mr. Oestreich is unsure at this time. There have been great deals of bumble bees,
monarchs, etc. in area.
Recycling containers, similar to the ones at The Rec Center, will be placed throughout the
Nature Center, Mr. Oestreich advised.
Members and Mr. Oestreich traded thanks.
Ms. Walsh advised the Commission that Mr. West has asked the associations for
participation numbers. Some have been received; will keep the commission apprised of
the outcome.
7. Member Communication
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if a St. Louis Park Boy Scout Troop should contact Mr.
Vaughan if interested in assisting in the Creek clean-up. Mr. Vaughan indicated yes.
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8. Other / Future Agenda Items
Ms. Walsh began a discussion on future meetings and guests. There have been quorum
issues for the May meeting in the past. Staff inquired if members are aware of any plans
that will keep them from attending the May Meeting. Please advise Ms. Voelker if you
are unable to attend. Members will advise. Staff will continue to schedule youth
association, Friends of the Arts, and Community Outreach presentations at the
Commission meetings.
Mr. Worthington inquired on the success of the Health in the Park meetings. Ms. Walsh
advised there were approximately 150 people that trudged through the snow storm to
attend the first meeting. The second meeting hosted approximately 100 attendees. Staff
feels really good ideas and themes came out of the meetings. Include in those themes are
a new community center, walkability (trails and sidewalks) and fitness events
(adventures/5k runs). The HIP is a huge success.
9. Adjournment
It was moved by Commission member G. Foulkes to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. The motion
passed 5 – 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Voelker
Stacy Voelker
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
April 23, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Meeting
Rec Center Programming Office
1. Call to Order
Jim Beneke, chair, called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Commission members present: Jim Beneke, George Foulkes, Elizabeth Griffin, George
Hagemann, Kirk Hawkinson, and Tom Worthington.
Commission members absent: Sarah Foulkes.
Staff present: Nate Rosa, Recreation Supervisor, Jason West, Recreation Superintendent, Cindy
Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation, and Stacy Voelker, Recording Secretary.
Guests present: Jim Staib, President Boys Traveling Basketball Association, Breanna Erickson,
Community Liaison, and Afton Martens, Joint Community Police Partnership Coordinator and
Laura Smith, Volunteer Coordinator.
2. Presentations
a. St. Louis Park Boys Traveling Basketball Association
Jim Staib, President of the Boys Traveling Basketball Association, traded introductions
with the Commission and staff present. Mr. Staib has been president since March, has
been in St. Louis Park for 14 years, and has been involved in the little league program and
a soccer coach.
The presentation provided by Mr. Staib included information on the objectives of the
non-profit Association. The Association accepts registration from July through September
with tryouts held the end of September. Mr. Staib indicated it is an objective process for
tryouts. Practices are held the third Monday in October through the second weekend in
November, followed by tournaments through mid-March.
Registration costs are $275 for 3 - 5 grade and $325 for grades 5 – 8. They offer
scholarships which would be 50% of the registration fee. The City of Chanhassen is $475
for registration and Edina’s is 645 but they have paid coaches whereas St. Louis Park has
volunteer coaches. Other cities are comparable in the $375 – $400 range. The fees for
uniforms are $135 for jersey, shorts, /shooting shirt which can be used every year so
could be a onetime uniform shirt.
Participation has increased from past seasons. Mr. Staib indicated they run into a lot of
issues with an odd number of teams – sometimes only one team per grade. They have the
option to move players up a level to try and even out teams. They p refer to stay at 10
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players or less so challenging to balance players. Want to have everyone playing. Third
graders are not allowed to play tournaments; the association refers them to Crystal as they
have a third grade team. The association is more concerned about 7th and 8th grade
players moving to other activities or leagues. St. Louis Park has conversed with the City
of Edina regarding kids joining their league if either of the cities numbers are too low to
create teams. Golden Valley participates with Crystal so they do not have a7 - 8th grade
program. St. Louis Park also has school ball at the Middle School, an after school in-
house program for 6th graders, plus traveling teams.
Varsity coaches evaluate tryouts and try to keep to nine to ten players per team. The
association attempts to get volunteer coaches. If not enough volunteers, coaching expense
is approximately $2,000. They’ve had luck acquiring skilled volunteers for coaches and
train them. Gym practice space availability is challenging as Club Volleyball utilizes gym
space also. Eight to ten teams practice per week in the high school, middle school and
elementary schools as the gyms are available, Mr. Staib indicated. Gym space is limited
mainly on Thursday nights which poses a challenge. Community Education provides
them a great deal on gym space which assists in keeping costs low for players.
Tournaments, played eight to nine per year, are hosted in the high schools and community
centers. The Association offers camps, open gyms, skills training and community service
in their off-season of April through September. They also volunteer for community
service including Feed my Starving Children.
Challenges the Association faces, per Mr. Staib, include recruiting players, recruiting
coaches, and more so reaching underserved youth. The challenges include
communication, after school care, transportation, costs for underserved youth, and the in-
house program for 7 - 8th graders. Scheduling fundraising and hosting tournaments are
challenging as Community Education will not schedule ahead for the next year.
Associations begin registration in June. Another challenge is scheduling practices. The
City can assist with gym space. They currently pay Golden Valley for their space which is
financially challenging.
Mr. Beneke asked if there is any other way to get more space in St. Louis Park to which
Mr. Staib commented the availability of space at JCC, space in other city facilities or
private country clubs. The biggest way the Association makes money for the association
is hosting a tournament. Twelve to 134 courts are needed to host a full tournament. If
you got them all in St. Louis Park, the tournament could run it but it would be spread out
throughout City. Plus the rent would be a big expense.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if staff has looked at southwest Minneapolis to which Mr. Staid
said they have not. There is a southwest metro league that Edina has put teams in
previously as they didn’t necessarily have enough kids to field an entire team to put into
another league. Edina indicated this league is more for High School kids that don’t make
a league during tryouts.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired on Mr. Staib’s past experience and if he’s noticed a difference in
parents, depending on the sport. Mr. Staib indicated they are very similar. During
basketball, referees are allowed to kick-out parents that are obstructive to the game (as in
other sports).
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Nate Rosa inquired on the 7 – 8th grade kids. Mr. Staib advised it would be great to
coordinate with Edina or other cities (i.e. Crystal, Golden Valley) to share participants.
The City provided new basketball hoops at Elementary schools to utilize. The
Associations generally schedule their tournaments on weekends so the City doesn’t
schedule things on weekends. The volleyball league is utilizing a lot of gym space. Mr.
Rosa advised if players do not make tryouts, they can join the city league.
Ms. Griffin commented a lot of seniors play three sports and when they get to 9th grade
they need to decide which sport they chose. Some like to play basketball and others just
want unstructured time shooting hoops.
Members thanked Mr. Staib for volunteering and for the association’s presentation.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. March 19, 2014
It was moved by Commission member Worthington to approve the minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6 – 0.
4. Old Business
a. Minnehaha Creek Clean Up Reminder
Ms. Walsh reminded members of the Minnehaha Creek clean up schedule for Saturday,
May 3 . Jim Vaughan, Environmental Coordinator, will be present with supplies and
equipment. Members were asked to RSVP to Mr. Vaughan or Ms. Voelker prior to event.
b. Outdoor Refrigerated Ice Rink Update
Mr. West advised discussions began between staff and the Hockey Association, who
requested an outdoor rink. The Association has funding that they would like to contribute
toward an outdoor rink but a feasibility study will need to be completed.
Two firms were interviewed to complete the feasibility study and RSP Architects were
chosen. RSP Architects successfully completed Coon Rapids outdoor ice rink, the Wolfe
Park Amphitheater and a facility in Roseville. RSP Architects have begun the study and
anticipate providing a report to Council mid-June. The outdoor rink will be for multi-use,
not just for hockey, and include bleachers. They’ve tentatively discussed having it piped
for refrigeration, and in 2016 when the refrigeration system is redone in The Rec Center,
have the outdoor rink connected. Staff and members discussed the phases of construction
along with a potential canopy (i.e. a fixed structure with footings to keep sun) which is
why feasibility study is in place.
Mr. Worthington inquired if the skate park will be removed. Ms. Walsh advised it will be
relocated.
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Ms. Walsh advised staff will bring this item back to the members when more information
has been received.
5. New Business
a. Introduction and Overview from Breanna Erickson, Community Liaison,
and Afton Martens, Joint Community Police Partnership Coordinator
(JCPP)
Breanna Erickson and Afton Martens introduced selves to the Commission. Ms. Martens
advised she has been with the City for approximately two and a half weeks. The Joint
Community Police Partnership is funded by Hennepin County. The program began in
2004-2005 in response to the increase in immigrants. The program is new to the Police
Department and Officer Nordrum, the Community Outreach Officer. The program is in
place to improve knowledge and awareness of the Police in multi-cultural areas and vice-
versa. Ms. Martens will be attending a lot of community events, participating in ride
alongs and getting to know more police officers. Part of the program is to provide the top
ten things police officers wish you knew to the community.
Mr. Beneke inquired if Ms. Martens works with the Police Academy; Ms. Martens
indicated not at this point but has attended Human Rights Commission meetings.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if Ms. Martens is fluent in other languages to which she
indicated she is not but has resources to individuals that speak other languages.
Ms. Erickson indicated she began in June of 2013 with the City. She is based in the
Police Department but works with all departments. Ms. Erickson distributed a map of the
neighborhoods and advised what the neighborhood program is. The neighborhood
program began in the 1980’s with the block captain program. The block captain program
is a crime watch program. Every neighborhood has at least one or two block captains.
Currently 26 of the 35 neighborhoods are organized. Ms. Erickson advised what a
neighborhood needs to be considered a “organized”. They must show their method of
transferring leadership, their bylaws, and their elected officials. There is a neighborhood
leader forum held annually to discuss various topics plus a picnic every July for block
captains and leaders of the neighborhoods to show appreciation. Another benefit to
becoming “organized” is neighborhoods could apply for grants to assist with the
programs they run (which began in 1996). In 1998, a full-time community liaison was
approved.
Department representatives get together and provide information to Ms. Erickson. She
then forwards that information onto the neighborhoods via their neighborhood captain.
Communication is a huge tool and Facebook is utilized a lot.
Mr. Beneke inquired if Ms. Erickson organized the “Meet your Somali Neighbor”. Ms.
Erickson indicated she did and coordinates a lot of things.
Mr. Hagemann advised he is on the Friends of the Arts board and they just hired a new
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director, Jaime Meyer. The director is interested in working with Ms. Erickson to get
more people and more community involved art projects. Ms. Erickson advised she is
working on how Friends of the Arts can be utilized to build community around things.
Mr. Beneke inquired if she’s associated with Health in the Park also. Ms. Erickson is to
improve connections. She also encourages neighborhoods to sign up for the Step To It
program.
Mr. Worthington suggested the Creekside neighborhood be made aware of the annual
creek clean up. Ms. Erickson noted and will do so. She has also created one calendar of
what’s going on in the community which is sent to the neighborhoods.
Members thanked Ms. Martens and Ms. Erickson for attendance; members were also
thanked.
b. Introduction and Overview from Laura Smith, Volunteer Coordinator
Ms. Laura Smith introduced herself and advised she has been with the city for one year,
four months. Prior to this position at the City, the job was mainly through the school
district. When Sarah Krzesowiak retired, the position was created at the city.
Ms. Smith distributed opportunities that she coordinates. She works with all departments
in the city but her resources extend beyond what the city has. Some of the projects she
works on include Beatify the Park (planting gardens), Adopt a Garden, Parktacular, the
Halloween party at the Nature Center and any other needs at the Nature Center. She has
been working with the departments to expand volunteers.
Ms. Walsh indicated Ms. Smith has been very successful. Some departments have not
utilized volunteers in the past but Ms. Smith has broadened that and currently, almost
every department is using volunteers.
Volunteer projects include Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Coalition (coordinated with the
assistance of Human Resources), fire hydrant painting (many groups seek this project and
has been a huge success), City Hall front desk (to cover breaks), and Beautify the Park
which includes Adopt-A-Park, Adopt-A-Garden, garden planting, Adopt-A-Road, and
Pick up the Park. The city provides trash bags and gloves if needed. The Commission
asked Ms. Smith to advertise the Minnehaha Creek Clean-Up and she agreed. More
programs include Basketball in the Park (program police puts on in Ainsworth Park),
Adopt-A-Hydrant (clear snow away from hydrants), and the newest project is Inspection
Volunteers. These volunteers go out with an inspector and perform initial property
inspection. The volunteer will then follow-up by self to ensure compliance items have
been completed. This provides the Inspectors more time to carry out other duties.
The Community Emergency Response Team is a new initiated by the new fire captain,
Steve Koering, Ms. Smith explained. The city wants to be prepared in the event of
another summer storm. The goal was to have six on the team; currently ten have applied
and most applicants are EMT, police, and/or Red Cross trained.
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Mr. Worthington inquired where volunteer opportunities are advertised. Ms. Smith
indicated on the City’s website, she works with volunteermatch.com which gives a 20
miles radius, and social media. Younger volunteers are found through volunteer
match.com website. It’s efficient as can enter keywords in search field for specific needs.
Mr. Beneke inquired if volunteers are supplied for the school. Ms. Smith advised school
volunteers are completely separate but they have a close connection so resources and
volunteers can be shared. Mr. Worthington indicated a student representative is needed
for the Commission. Ms. Smith will contact Becky at the Nature Center for any junior
naturalists that may be interested as they would be in the age range.
Mr. Worthington inquired on the number of volunteers in the park. Ms. Smith indicated
there are approximately 1,700 but from that about 700 are Pick up the Park (i.e. Target
group, etc.) volunteers. There are about 800 regular volunteers. Mr. Worthington inquired
on the liability of the City if a volunteer is injured on the job. Ms. Smith advised there is a
policy written and the city is responsible for a certain portion which is stated in the
policy.
Members thanks Ms. Smith and Ms. Smith thanked the Commission.
6. Staff Communication
Ms. Walsh advised MnDOT provided planned phases of the Highway 100 reconstruction,
which are also listed on the website. Work will begin in August of 2014. Highway 100
will be two lanes total only (one lane each way) beginning at 36th Street or Excelsior
Boulevard for two years. The Louisiana Avenue /Highway 7 construction will be almost
complete by the beginning of the Highway 100 project. Staff has worked with MnDOT on
some unique characteristics on the bridges. They have worked hard to have a nice
landscaping plan.
Ms. Walsh advised MnDOT is also looking at a major resurface on 394 from
Highway100 West. They are considering closing that area next year which will be
challenging to travel.
Mr. West advised the Lions Egg Hunt was last weekend. Over 100 preregistered and
approximately 70 walk-in registrations were taken at the indoor event. Registrations
tripled last year.
Mr. West advised the Commission Recreation staff has been on the Rec Minute on
ParkTV. This is a great way to advertise programs.
Staff mas met with the School District and Community Education to begin Youth
Participation in the Park. This program looks at how to engage under-served youth in
sports, music, etc. Associations, police and others will be in attendance on May 21 in The
Rec Center Banquet Room.
Mr. West provided 2013 participation numbers from the Associations. Staff is waiting to
hear from Lacrosse and Soccer. Once received, Ms. Voelker will email information to
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members. Mr. West indicated since would like to get participation numbers annually to
view trends.
Ms. Walsh advised the St. Louis Park magazine advertises the “Best of” St. Louis Park.
The Rec Center and Westwood Hills Nature Center both received awards and recognition
in the magazine.
7. Member Communication
Mr. Hawkinson felt enthused by all the energy in the meeting tonight. Ms. Walsh
indicated it’s great to have resources outside of the department.
Mr. Hagemann inquired if the art at 36th Street is complete to which Ms. Walsh advised it
is. Mr. Hagemann suggested adding to the asset list and the city’s website.
8. Other / Future Agenda Items
Ms. Walsh inquired on attendance for the May, June, and July meetings. Members
indicated the dates they would not be available Members discussed having one meeting in
the three month span. Dates were discussed and agreed to meet on May 28 and cancel
May 21, June 18, and July 16. Ms. Voelker will confirm quorum.
9. Adjournment
It was moved by Commission member Hagemann to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. The motion
passed 6 – 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Voelker
Stacy Voelker
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2014
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The St. Louis Park Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a meeting on May 27, 2014, at St. Louis
Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota – Council Chambers.
Members Present: Susan Bloyer, Justin Kaufman, James Gainsley, Paul Roberts, Henry
Solmer
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Emily Goellner, Community Development Intern
Nancy Sells, Administrative Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Chair Gainsley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2014
Commissioner Bloyer made a motion to approve the minutes of March 27, 2014. The
motion passed on a vote of 4-0. (Commissioner Kaufman arrived at 6:02 p.m.)
3. CONSENT AGENDA: None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Variance: Variance to the front yard fence height
Location: 3011 Decatur Avenue South
Applicant: Bradley and Leah Rolling
Case No. 14-12-VAR
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, introduced Emily Goellner, Community
Development Dept. intern.
Ms. Goellner presented the staff report. She explained that the applicant applied for a
variance to allow a fence with a 6 ft. height in the front yard instead of the maximum
allowed 4 ft. in order to build a front yard privacy fence. She stated that 3011 Decatur
Ave. S. is a corner lot which faces Decatur Ave. and Minnetonka Blvd. The house faces
Decatur Ave. to the west. The yard facing Minnetonka Blvd. is considered the applicant’s
front yard since it is the shorter lot line. Ms. Goellner reviewed existing conditions and
the proposal. She stated that staff finds that the application meets the required criterion
and recommends approval of the requested variance. Ms. Goellner stated the
requirements regarding appeal. She noted that the applicant was not able to attend the
public hearing and staff is available to answer questions.
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Commissioner Bloyer asked if the next door neighbor’s fence, which would be connected
to the applicant’s fence, is a legal size fence.
Ms. Goellner responded that the neighbor’s fence is a legal size fence.
Commissioner Bloyer spoke about a previous case regarding a fence on Minnetonka
Blvd. in similar circumstances, which was denied a variance. She asked if this case was
looked at when making the recommendation for the current request.
Ms. Goellner responded staff didn’t look at that case. She said she wondered if that home
had a closer setback, making the fence closer to the corner, which could have been an
obstruction to the visibility triangle.
Chair Gainsley said he remembered the case but didn’t recall the setbacks.
Chair Gainsley opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bloyer said she did remember the earlier case. She stated that she sees
nothing about the current request that calls for a variance.
Commissioner Roberts commented that the earlier request being discussed had a
conventional layout with a true front yard. He said the house on the Decatur property is
oriented differently. He said he believes a hardship does exist because everyone else in
that neighborhood can build a backyard fence to screen their side yards and backyards.
Commissioner Kaufman said he presumed a variance was not needed for the new
construction that is behind the Decatur property because that would have been the side
yard of that property.
Mr. Morrison responded that was correct, that was a side yard and backyard.
Commissioner Solmer said he is not familiar with the earlier case which is being referred
to. He stated that he did look at the Decatur property and could see what the side yard is
in practical terms. He noted that questions about side and front in corner lots has come to
the board before. He added that this is the only way the applicants on Decatur are going
to get any useful privacy in the backyard.
Chair Gainsley stated he had no problem in granting the variance.
Chair Gainsley made a motion to adopt a resolution approving a variance to allow a fence
with a 6.0 foot height in the front yard instead of the maximum allowed 4.0 feet for a
privacy fence in the front yard on 3011 Decatur Avenue South. The motion was approved
on a vote of 4-1 (Bloyer opposed).
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Variance: Extension to variances granted to the front and side yards,
and the visibility triangle
City Council Meeting of August 4, 2014 (Item No. 4f) Page 3
Title: Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes May 27, 2014
Location: 4637 Excelsior Boulevard
Applicant: Michael J. Jennings
Case No.: 13-15-VAR
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. The request is
for a one year extension to the three variances granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals
on May 23, 2013.
Commissioner Solmer said he believed that since the time these variances were granted
the City has initiated a study regarding land use districts on the south side of Excelsior
Blvd.
Mr. Morrison said the City has begun a study of south side of Excelsior Blvd. Design
Guidelines which may include setbacks and parking, etc.; but it is not specifically a study
of land use.
Commissioner Bloyer said she thought the study was initiated because of a specific
complaint about truck parking at the liquor store at 4637 Excelsior Blvd. She asked if
there was any resolution to concerns about truck parking.
Mr. Morrison responded that the study came out of an application to redevelop the BP
station at 4701 Excelsior Blvd. The proposal was to remove the BP building, add new
construction 5 feet off of Excelsior Blvd. and parking in the back. He said as a separate
matter there was a complaint about trucks at Jennings Liquor. That was dealt with as a
zoning violation.
Commissioner Kaufman asked if the neighborhood has been notified about the request
for extension.
Mr. Morrison stated that notices did not go out to the neighborhood as the request is not a
public hearing. This follows the same procedure used by City Council for extension
requests.
William Thibault, representing Michael Jennings, stated the applicant has not yet
prepared detailed construction plans.
Commissioner Kaufman asked about the procedure for extensions versus the applicant
coming back with a new request when they are prepared to move forward.
Mr. Morrison responded that typically, at Board of Zoning Appeals and City Council,
first extension requests are approved.
Commissioner Solmer said in light of circumstances regarding the BP request, the City
has decided to look at zoning on the south side of Excelsior. He stated that what the City
is going to decide to do about the south side is an issue. He said for the board to
preemptively cut-off anything when the applicant does not have any concrete plans would
be a mistake. He added that the board should have plans before deciding whether or not
to proceed. He suggested allowing the variance to expire and have the applicant return
when ready.
City Council Meeting of August 4, 2014 (Item No. 4f) Page 4
Title: Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes May 27, 2014
Chair Gainsley asked staff about the City study.
Mr. Morrison responded that the study is not specifically about land uses but is looking at
design guidelines, including setbacks and parking.
Commissioner Bloyer said she is not comfortable with the extension if plans are not
ready and available.
Mr. Thibault responded that the plans for development which the board reviewed in 2013
still remain. But the detailed construction plans such as electrical, ventilation, and
mechanical needed for the building permit are not completed.
Chair Gainsley made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing a one year extension to
the variances granted to the front and side yards, and the visibility triangle for a building
addition to the existing commercial building at 4637 Excelsior Blvd., as approved by
BOZA on May 23, 2013. The motion was approved on a vote of 4-1 (Solmer opposed).
7. COMMUNICATIONS
8. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: August 4, 2014
Discussion Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Approval of City’s Revised Housing Goals
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the City Housing Goals as revised based on
the policy discussions the Council had at the February Council Workshop and the April 2, May 5
and July 14 Study Sessions.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Do the revised Housing Goals appropriately incorporate the
City’s current housing policy as well as the directions and priorities discussed by the Council at
the February Workshop and subsequent Study Session meetings?
SUMMARY: Housing was a primary topic of discussion at the Council Workshop held in
February. Based on the discussion, Council developed a list of housing directions and priorities
reflective of where the Council thinks the City should focus its efforts to meet the future housing
needs of the community. The majority of the directions and priorities identified by the Council
are consistent with the policies reflected in the current Housing Goals, including a continued
priority for creating, preserving and improving the City’s single family housing stock and a high
priority on home ownership. The revised goals include language that addresses the City’s
commitment to promoting quality multi-family development and promoting affordable housing
options for low and moderate income households.
Following review and discussion of the revised Housing Goals at the July 14 Study Session, it
was the consensus of the Council that the revised Goals were reflective of the directions and
priorities identified by the Council to meet the future housing needs of the community. The
Council directed staff to present the City Housing Goals to the City Council for approval at an
upcoming meeting.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and
diverse housing stock.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
City Housing Goals: Proposed
Prepared by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of August 4, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Title: Approval of City’s Revised Housing Goals
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: Based on the discussion at the City Council Workshop, Council developed a
list of housing directions/priorities reflective of where the Council thinks the City should focus
its efforts to meet the housing needs of the community in the future. Council directed staff to
update the current Housing Goals to incorporate the housing directions/priorities discussed at the
workshop and return to a future Study Session for Council review.
Council reviewed the updated Housing Goals at the April 2 and the May 5 Study Sessions. In
general, there was consensus among Council members on the majority of the housing policy
directions with the exception of policy related to affordable housing. The Council discussed
options for promoting the creation of affordable housing in new multi-family housing
developments including an option in which the City would require the inclusion of affordable
units in new market rate multi-family developments.
A final revision of the Housing Goals based on previous discussions with the Council was
presented at the July 14 Study Session. There was consensus among the Council that the goals
were reflective of the policy directions and priorities established by the Council. Council
directed staff to return to a future Council meeting for approval of the goals.
In addition, the Council indicated an interest in establishing a policy in which new market rate
multi-family developments receiving financial assistance from the City would be required to
include a proportion of affordable housing units in the development. Council directed staff to
develop a strategy that would implement a policy to include affordable housing in City financed
developments for presentation at a future Study Session.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon Council approval of the goals, the next steps will include:
• Public Hearing at Planning Commission to amend the Housing Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan updating housing goals.
• Council Resolution to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
• Met Council review of proposed amendment.
• Further development and Council review of strategies and initiatives to address goals
including the inclusion of affordable housing units in new market rate developments that
receive financial assistance from the City.
City Council Meeting of August 4, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Title: Approval of City’s Revised Housing Goals
St. Louis Park Housing Goals: Proposed
Promote and facilitate a balanced and enduring housing stock that offers a continuum of diverse
life-cycle housing choices suitable for households of all income levels including affordable,
senior, supportive and mixed income housing disbursed throughout the City.
Single Family Homes: The City places a high priority on creating, preserving, and improving
the City’s single family housing stock.
• Promote the creation of family sized, owner-occupied, single-family homes with more
bedrooms, more bathrooms, more amenities and 2+ car garages through the expansion of
existing homes and through construction of new homes.
• Proactively address blighted housing properties through code enforcement and public or
private redevelopment activities such as acquisition, demo and housing replacement.
• Promote high-quality architectural design standards of homes through the use of good design,
quality materials and superior construction.
Multi-Family: The City is committed to promoting quality multi-family developments, both
rental and owner occupied, in appropriate locations such as near transit centers, retail and
employment centers and in commercial mixed use districts.
• Promote the preservation and maintenance of existing multi-family housing stock.
• Promote high-quality architectural design in the construction of new multi-family
developments.
• Be proactive in analyzing and guiding redevelopment opportunities for multi-family
developments.
Home Ownership: The City places a high priority on home ownership including affordable
homeownership options. Explore traditional and non-traditional owner-occupied housing options
such as; row houses, courtyard housing, high-rises, 3-story homes, Land Trust and Habitat
sponsored homes, and multi-generational housing.
Affordable Housing: The City is committed to promoting affordable housing options for low
and moderate income households.
• Affordable housing should be disbursed throughout the City and not concentrated in any one
area of the City.
• Support the preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing.
• Promote the inclusion of affordable housing opportunities in new developments located near
the Southwest Light Rail Transit Corridor and other transit nodes, retail and employment
centers and commercial mixed use districts.
• Future affordability goals with the Metropolitan Council should be reflective of the City’s
existing affordable housing stock as well as City’s future needs.
Preservation, Safety and Sustainability: The City places a high priority on ensuring all
housing is safe and well maintained.
• Preserve and enhance housing quality through code enforcement and the promotion of
housing improvement programs related to home rehabilitation, design and housing safety.
• Encourage the use of green building, energy efficient products, and sustainability in both
single family and multi-family housing construction.