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DECEMBER 15, 2014
6:00 p.m. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEW – Community Room
6:15 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Community Room
Discussion Items
1. 6:15 p.m. Southwest LRT%HOWOLQH7UDIILF)ROORZ8S
7:00 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2014
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
6. Old Business – None
7. New Business
7a. Assignment & Assumption of Redevelopment Contract - Duke Realty Limited
Partnership and Central Park West, LLC
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Assignment and
Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and
Central Park West, LLC.
7b. Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract with Central Park West, LLC
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution approving the Second
Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment By and Between the City of St.
Louis Park, St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and Central Park West,
LLC. This action requires approval by the Council and is listed on the December 15th
Consent Calendar.
7c. Issuance of a TIF Revenue Note – TowerLight Project
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax
Increment Revenue Note, Series 2015 to Wooddale Catered Living Owner, LP Totaling
$490,000.
7d. 2015 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing the proposed
levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033,
Subdivision 6, and approval of the 2015 Final HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal year 2015.
7e. Fund Transfers and Interfund Loan
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing fund transfers.
• Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution approving an interfund loan.
8. Communications -- None
9. Adjournment
Meeting of December 15, 2014
City Council Agenda
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations -- None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2014
3b. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2014
3c. City Council Meeting Minutes of December 1, 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
6. Public Hearings - None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public -- None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD
Recommended Action: Planning Commission and City staff recommend:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving a Preliminary Plat with Subdivision Variances
for Central Park West, subject to conditions; and
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving Preliminary Planned Unit Development
(PUD) for Central Park West, subject to conditions.
8b. 2015 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2015 – 2024 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2014 Amended General Fund Budget,
2015 Budgets and 2015 Final Property Tax Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the 2015 Final HRA Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2015 - 2024 Capital Improvement
Program.
8c. Fund Equity and Operating Transfers, Interfund Loan, and Fund Closings
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing fund equity transfer, operating transfers, and
fund closings.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving an interfund loan.
Meeting of December 15, 2014
City Council Agenda
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8d. 2015 Employee Compensation
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt a Resolution confirming a 2.5% general
increase for non-union employees effective 1/1/15; approving the City Manager’s salary
for 2015, continuing participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program; and
increasing performance program pay by 2.5% for Paid-On-Call Firefighters for 2015.
8e. Paid Parenting Leave Policy
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution adding a Paid Parenting Leave
Policy to the Personnel Manual.
9. Communications -- None
Immediately Following City Council Meeting
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION Continued – Community Room
Discussion Items
2. 45 min. Comcast Franchise Transfer
Meeting of December 15, 2014
City Council Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing award of the 2015 St. Louis Park Arts and
Culture Grants.
4b. Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Assignment and Assumption of
Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Central Park
West, LLC.
4c. Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Contract for
Private Redevelopment By and Between the City of St. Louis Park, St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority and Central Park West, LLC.
4d. Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing execution of a one (1) year contract with
Summit Envirosolutions, Inc., for consultant services related to the implementation of
the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) during
year 2015.
4e. Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing Execution of the Next Steps to Increase the
Climate Resilience of Communities Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency.
4f. Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the
water service line at 2921 Louisiana Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, P.I.D.
08-117-21-43-0124.
4g. Approve for Filing Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2014
4h. Motion to Adopt Amended Resolution authorizing special assessments for the
installation of a traffic signal at the shared entrance of 36 Park Apartments and Target.
4i Motion to Adopt Resolution appointing City Council Member Mavity as a non-voting
member of the SWLRT Executive Change Control Board (ECCB) and Council
Member Sanger as the alternate.
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on Friday on the city’s website.
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Discussion Item: 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Southwest LRT - Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff desires direction on moving forward with the SWLRT
Locally Requested Capital Improvements (LRCIs) for the Beltline Boulevard underpass.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to move forward on commitment
to funding the design for the Beltline Boulevard underpass LRCIs as discussed in this report?
SUMMARY: At the December 8, 2014 Study Session, staff presented the City Council
information regarding the Beltline Boulevard underpass LRCI. This LRCI is to grade separate
the roadway under the rail tracks and regional trail. At the meeting, Council asked for additional
information. A summary of the questions asked are as follows:
1. Additional information about the existing and future of freight rail operations.
2. Historic and forecast traffic for CSAH 25, Ottawa, Beltline, and Park Glen.
3. Information showing TAZ zones, ADT from each zone and vehicle distribution.
4. Development projections near the Beltline LRT Station.
5. Level of Service at intersections.
6. Impacts to other LRCIs due to the underpass
This additional information is attached. Staff will present the information for Council
discussion.
NEXT STEPS: Agreements for the LRCIs will be brought forth for Council consideration in
January.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
December 8, 2014 Council Report
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Senior Engineer Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Special Study Session Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 1) Page 2
Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
DISCUSSION
1. Additional information about the existing and future of freight rail operations.
Existing rail operations:
• The railroad crossing arms and signal lights are engaged 3 to 4 times per day. This is a
combination of shorter (manifest) trains and longer (unit) trains.
o The typical manifest train is about 6,000 feet long. There is typically one manifest
train that makes a round trip in to and back out of Minneapolis per day. These trains
are scheduled 5-6 days per week and arrive at Beltline Boulevard at variable times
based on other train traffic in Minneapolis.
o The typical unit train is about 7,500 feet long. There is on average only one unit train
crossing of Beltline Blvd per day and the schedule is random but mostly during the day.
• The current train speed is about 10 mph and switching occurs at Beltline Blvd to utilize the
siding tracks.
• The crossing blockage today is on average between 3-8 minutes.
Future rail forecasts:
• The forecasted freight train traffic is for 4 to 5 train crossings at Beltline Blvd per day, an
increase of 1 to 2 trains from current levels.
• The new track design will allow for a 25 mph operation. This should reduce the crossing
blockage time to about 4-5 minutes.
• The removal of the storage tracks should eliminate the extended closures caused by
switching that happens occasionally.
• It is not likely that the Bakken Oil will use the TC&W track but the ethanol trains will continue.
• The south wye use to Savage may increase if Savage becomes more activate. The bridge
over the Minnesota River will require major renovation if this becomes a regular route again.
• If the train traffic picks up to Savage, the number of trains operating on the Bass Lake Spur
will most likely stay the same but will probably be shorter.
• The typical daily manifest train that the TC&W operates has between 60 and 100 cars. If
TC & W starts running more than 100 cars, many times they will split it into 2 trains. The
unit trains are between 90 and 120 cars depending on the commodity. For example, if they
start running 20 to 30 cars destined for Savage, the Bass Lake Spur trains would have 20 to
30 fewer cars.
2. Historic and forecast traffic for CSAH 25, Ottawa, Beltline, and Park Glen.
Historic traffic:
The information shown in Figure 1 includes historic traffic volumes from 2005, 2009 and 2013
for CSAH 25, Ottawa Avenue and Beltline Boulevard. On many of these segments the volume
of traffic has remained stagnant or even gone down over the last 9 years.
Forecasted traffic:
Figure 1 includes forecasted traffic volumes for CSAH 25, Ottawa Avenue, Beltline Boulevard
and Park Glen Road. The 2030 forecast is based on the current Comprehensive Plan and is the
same data the Southwest Project Office (SPO) is using to complete their traffic analysis.
In addition, City staff has completed a more robust development scenario (called 2030 enhanced
plan) that includes the development projections consistent with the Transitional Station Area
Action Plans (TSAAP) and increased development interest in this area. The 2030 enhanced
forecast is expected to be largely similar to the 2040 forecast that SPO will be completing in 3-5
months.
Special Study Session Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 1) Page 3
Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
3. Information showing TAZ zones, ADT from each zone and vehicle distribution.
Figure 2 shows the projected average daily traffic generated for each of the six traffic analysis
zones (TAZ) for 2030 land use and the 2030 enhanced traffic projections. The distribution of the
traffic from each TAZ is plotted on CSAH 25, Ottawa Avenue, Beltline Boulevard and Park
Glen Road. Less than half of the traffic on any given roadway is generated from the proposed
land uses. The majority of the average daily traffic is from vehicles passing through the area
headed for a different destination.
Special Study Session Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 1) Page 4
Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
4. Development projections near the Beltline LRT Station.
The SPO is now required to complete a 2040 traffic forecast for the LRT corridor. This City has
provided SPO with the following land use updates for modeling. Figure 3 shows the location
and Table 1 shows the projected development anticipated for this area. This data will be used by
the SPO to generate the 2040 traffic forecast. In anticipation of this analysis, staff has completed
the 2030 enhanced traffic analysis to get a sense of additional traffic generation and mitigation
measures that might be required.
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Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
Figure 3 – Projected Development Map
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Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
2040 Development Projections
Map # Site
Retail
Sq Ft
Non-Retail
Sq Ft
Dwelling
Units
2 36 Park 192 multi family
4 Bally's 28,000 104 retail & multi family
44A Beltline mixed use 50,000 400 retail & multi family
63 Quentin & Excelsior 60,000 office
64 3705 Park Center Blvd ?
6 Ellipse 15,000 132 multi family
6A e2 58 multi family
59
CASH 25 south, west
half 9,000 268
commercial & multi
family
60 CSAH 25 south, east half 20,000 80,000 200
retail, office, & multi
family
61 Mini-storage 200 multi family
62 Monterey & Excelsior 18,000 130 multi family
65 County site 4,000 130 retail & multi family
68 ASAP 5,000 5,000 130
retail, office, & multi
family
69 Valu Inn + Retail 15,000
commercial/medical
office
Table 1 – Projected Development
5. Level of Service at intersections.
An intersection operations analysis was conducted using the Synchro/SimTraffic software to
determine existing and future traffic operations using the following:
§ Peak Hour Volumes
§ Traffic Controls
§ Roadway and Intersection Geometry
This analysis provides us with a Level of Service (LOS) ranking, from LOS A through LOS F.
LOS A indicates the best traffic operation and LOS F indicates an intersection where demand
exceeds capacity. Typically, LOS A through D is considered acceptable by drivers in the Twin
Cities metropolitan area.
The LOS results are based on the average delay per vehicle. The level of service criteria for
signalized intersections is presented below:
Level of Service Signalized
A 0 – 10 seconds
B 10 – 20 seconds
C 20 – 35 seconds
D 35 – 55 seconds
E 55 – 80 seconds
F > 80 seconds
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Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
Table 2 shows the LOS at the key intersections in the Beltline corridor for the PM rush hour
(typically 5-6 pm). The tables show the LOS at each leg of an intersection along with the overall
LOS at each of the intersections. This information is helpful in understanding the best locations
for investing mitigation monies.
Staff compared the 2030 enhanced traffic forecasts of the SPO’s mitigation to the additional
mitigation we are recommending. In addition, each of the scenarios compare the LOS with and
without grade separation.
There are two key pieces of data from this table:
1. There is little difference in LOS between a grade separated Beltline Boulevard and an at-
grade intersection with rail (freight and LRT).
2. Staff believes the following additional mitigation measures will improve the LOS in the
corridor.
o Dual left turns for west bound CSAH 25 to south bound Beltline Boulevard
o Change the lane configuration on south bound Ottawa and CSAH 25. This will allow
more green time, subsequently increasing the number of vehicles able to get through
each cycle of the signal.
o Widen south bound Beltline between CSAH 25 and the railroad tracks, to create two
receiving lanes creating more room for vehicle stacking.
o Signalize the Park Glen Road and Beltline Blvd intersection, adding turn lanes as
redevelopment happens.
The mitigation measures are not part to the SPO’s project scope and could be considered future
Locally Requested Capital Improvement projects (LRCI). The estimated cost for the mitigation
measures in #2 above is $2 million. It is expected that they would significantly improve the
operations for the north-south legs of the intersection, reducing the delays at all times of the day.
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Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
Table 2 – Level of Service
6. Impacts to other LRCIs due to a Beltline Boulevard underpass
At this time, the Beltline Boulevard underpass has not been fully vetted for impacts to the other
LRCIs the City has requested. This station area has many components related to the joint
development site that are still uncertain. Figure 4 shows the two locations that have the most
potential for conflicts between the LRCIs. Staff is unsure if or how these conflicts could be
resolved as SPO progresses through final design.
o Conflict area #1 illustrates the amount of space a bus pull off and turn around would
need. The bus roadway network reduces the land available for joint development.
o Conflict area #2 shows the overlap of backage road and the regional trail bridge.
Staff is dedicated to finding solutions to these conflicts that will result in a high quality design of
the station area.
2030 Enhanced Traffic Forecasts 2030 Enhanced Traffic Forecasts
SPO Improvements (2)
Grade Separation LOS
Notes
NB C C C C C
SB E F F E E
EB C D E D D
WB D E F D D
NB C E E D E
SB A C A D A D A C A D
EB F F F E F
NB A A B A B
SB A A B A B
NB A A A A A
(1)SB A A A A A
EB B D F D E
WB B F F F F
NB C D F D D
EB A A B B B C A B A B
WB A B D A A
Notes:
1 - A traffic signal at Beltline and Park Glen may be necessary in 2030 to improve the level of service for Park Glen egress to Beltline Blvd.
2 - SPO improvements include NB Beltline to WB CSAH 25 dual left lanes
3 - SLP Mitigation includes:
a. WB CSAH 25 Dual lefts and two receiving lanes
b. SB Ottawa permissive/protective left turn phasing
c. Additional green signal timing for SB Ottawa
CSAH 25/Lynn
Ave
Intersection Approach
Beltline
Blvd/CSAH 25
Beltline
Blvd/South
Frontage Rd
Beltline
Blvd/Rail
Crossing
Beltline
Blvd/Park Glen
Rd
SPO Improvements + Additional
Mitigation recommended by SLP (3)
2013 Traffic Data
Approach Intersection Approach Intersection Approach Intersection Approach Intersection Approach Intersection
Existing LOS LRT + Freight LOS Grade Separation LOS LRT + Freight LOS
A A B A B
A B D B D
D DDEE
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Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up
Figure 4 – Conflict Points
Meeting: Study Session
Meeting Date: December 8, 2014
Discussion Item: 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Southwest LRT Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff desires final direction on moving forward with the
SWLRT Locally Requested Capital Improvements (LRCIs) for the Beltline Boulevard
underpass.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to confirm moving forward on a
commitment to funding the design for the Beltline Boulevard underpass LRCIs as discussed in
this report?
SUMMARY: A table showing the status of the city requested LRCIs is attached. The Beltline
Boulevard underpass LRCI is the subject of the study session Monday night. This LRCI is to
grade separate the roadway under the rail tracks/ future LRT tracks and regional trail. A focus of
the discussion will relate to understanding the cost/benefit of grade separating Beltline Blvd. and
other impacts. Additional information is also provided on the BAC and CAC committees, as well
as the Executive Change Control Board (ECCB).
Background Information
Engineering staff will present information provided by the city’s consultants and Southwest
Project Office (SPO) related to traffic operations along Beltline and the impacted intersections.
Timeline
If the city decides to pursue the design for the various LRCIs, a Master Funding Agreement and
a Subordinate Funding Agreement between the City and SPO will be needed in early 2015.
Draft agreements were received this week from Met Council and the City Attorney is reviewing
them.
CAC and BAC members - Advertisements for Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and
Business Advisory Committee (BAC) members to represent St. Louis Park have been sent out
and on the city’s web site. Tentatively, Council interviews will be held on January 5th with
appointments on January 20th. The first meeting for the combined committees is expected to be
the first week of February.
ECCB Members – The Southwest Project Office (SPO) has requested that the City appoint a
non-voting member to the Executive Change Control Board. The first meeting is on Thursday,
December 18th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the SPO (6465 Wayzata Blvd).
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Jack Sullivan, Senior Engineer Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 1)
Title: Southwest LRT Update- Beltline Traffic Follow-Up Page 10
DISCUSSION
Locally Requested Capital Improvements:
The City will need to commit to covering design and environmental costs for the LRCIs we wish
to pursue. Agreements will need to be in place by early 2015. Below is the list of the city’s
LRCIs with the current status of each.
For discussion purposes, 5 as highlighted in pink is proposed for discussion at the meeting.
LRCI STATUS
1. Grade separated trail crossing at Wooddale Hennepin County is undertaking the responsibility of
this LRCI and along with Three Rivers Park District.
The two agencies will apply for grant funds and
share the design and construction costs to build a
trail tunnel at Wooddale.
2. Xenwood Underpass Discussed at 11/24/14 meeting.
3. Grade separated trail bridge at Beltline Hennepin County is undertaking the responsibility of
this LRCI and along with Three Rivers Park District.
The two agencies will apply for grant funds and
share the design and construction costs to extend the
trail bridge at Beltline, in the event the roadway is
not built as an underpass.
4. Beltline Blvd underpass Traffic and design information will be presented for
a detailed discussion at December 8th Study Session.
5. Circulation and access improvements at
Beltline Station*
Discussed at 11/24/14 meeting.
6. A commitment to structured parking at
Beltline Park & Ride
Working with SPO to apply for a CMAQ grant and
complete the Joint Development process to build a
ramp with development. No action required at this
time.
7. Ped/Bike Connection to Methodist Hospital
from Lou Ave station
SWLRT not intending to make improvements off of
the LRT corridor. Staff will continue to work on this
issue with a longer time horizon.
8. Streetscape and engineering plans to
accommodate development in accordance
with TSAAP plans
Some of this will be covered in station area design;
some will be undertaken with Connect the Park;
additional improvements off of the LRT corridor are
being considered in the City’s CIP.
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LRCI Total Project
Expenditure
Opening day
(estimated)
Constr. Cost
estimating
Design &
Environmenta
l costs
New
Design
Cost
Estimate
New
Environ-
mental
Analysis
Cost
Estimate
Level of
Schedule
Impact
9. Grade separated trail
crossing at Wooddale
$3.5 m $2,300,000 $230,000 $46,000 1B
10. Xenwood Underpass thru
rail/lrt/trail corridor only
(city would be responsible
for extending street to
underpass)
$13-15 m $3,500,000 $350,000 $170,000 1B
11. Grade separated trail
crossing at Beltline
$775,000 $500,000 $50,000 $10,000 1B
12. Beltline Blvd underpass $17-23 m $11,500,000 $1,150,000 $345,000 1A
13. Circulation & access
improvements at Beltline
Station*
$1.5 m $300,000* $30,000 $9,000 1A
14. A commitment to
structured parking at
Beltline Park & Ride
No estimates; assumed to be covered in Joint Development
project
2
15. Ped/Bike Connection to
Methodist Hospital from
Lou Ave station
No estimates; SWLRT not intending to make improvements
off of the LRT corridor.
1A
16. Streetscape and
engineering plans to
accommodate
development in
accordance with TSAAP
plans
No estimates; These issues will be addressed during the
Advanced Design stage of the SWLRT design process.
Changed
to level 2
*Note: LRCI 6 entails some property acquisitions that are not included in the construction estimate. The
acquisition is needed for the extension of Lynn Ave to a new “backage” road at the Beltline station.
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Beltline Boulevard Underpass of Rail and Trail
Explanation of Issue
The Beltline Boulevard corridor from 36th Street to north of County State Aid Highway (CSAH)
25 is a heavily traveled roadway and the only north-south crossing of the railroad east of Trunk
Highway (TH) 100 in St. Louis Park. What follows are the 2013 traffic counts for this corridor.
Road Segment Average daily traffic
CSAH 25 TH100 to Beltline Blvd 25,500
CSAH 25 Beltline Blvd to France Ave 20,000
Ottawa Ave Minnetonka Blvd to CSAH 25 3,750
Beltline Blvd CSAH 25 to 35th Street 14,900
Beltline Blvd 35th Street to 36th Street 10,000
Within this stretch of road drivers currently encounter the intersection of CSAH 25, an at-grade
railroad crossing and an at-grade regional trail crossing. This report focuses on the CSAH 25
intersection, existing freight rail crossing and proposed LRT crossing. The Beltline Blvd regional
trail crossing is not discussed in depth in this report due to the commitment from Three Rivers
Parks and Hennepin County to construct a grade separation as part of the LRT project.
The intersection with CSAH 25 creates backups on Beltline and Ottawa throughout the day.
This is a function of the signal timing and lane geometrics at this intersection. In general since
there is more traffic on CSAH 25, the east-west legs of the intersection receive more green time.
This creates delay and backups for the north- south legs of the intersection.
A freight event occurs at the railroad crossing once or twice a day. This event can block the
roadway up to 8 minutes. When the event occurs during the PM peak hour, the system needs
time to recover from the traffic backups.
Knowing that this corridor experiences backups under existing conditions, the City is concerned
about how this corridor will function with the introduction of the Southwest Light Rail Transit
(SWLRT), Beltline Station platform and park and ride lot. This area is anticipated to have an
increase in new development due to the strong growth of St. Louis Park and joint development
opportunities that are planned near the Beltline Station. In addition, freight activities will remain
in the corridor and have some variability in frequency and duration based on projected rail
shipping in the upper Midwest.
Staff has been working closely with the SWLRT project office (SPO) and various consultants to
analyze the multi-modal use of the corridor in an effort to find solutions to the traffic issues in
the corridor. The City’s focus is to ensure that we take advantage of the opportunities presented
to successfully and economically mitigate the current and future congestion issues in this
corridor.
In order to understand the challenges of this corridor it is helpful to look at the existing traffic
conditions, projections for future traffic, and intersection operations. Taking a look at this
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information will help the City determine if grade separating the roadway will create enough
benefit for traffic operations to justify the estimated $23+ million cost.
Previous Studies
During freight rail events this area experiences delays at the railroad tracks that can last up to 8
minutes. The traffic backs up north to CSAH 25 and south of Park Glen Road (see figure #1).
Since Beltline Boulevard is an important part of our transportation system the City began
exploring ways mitigate the delay created by the freight rail crossings in a series of studies
completed from 2010 to 2013:
• Beltline Station Multi-Modal Access and Circulation Study (2010-2011)
• Beltline Station Area Alignment Studies (2012)
• Beltline Station Area Alignment Studies –Advisory Committee Input (2012-2013)
At the time of these studies there was little information known about frequency and duration of
LRT trains. Therefore the studies looked mainly at the vehicle traffic and freight traffic
interactions. These studies indicated that congestion occurs at the intersection of CSAH 25 and
improvements to the geometrics and signal timing could produce reduced congestion of the
corridor.
Figure #1 – Existing vehicle backups due to freight events
(Extending from CSAH 25 to south of Park Glen Road)
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Southwest Project Office Studies
Since the time the aforementioned studies were completed, the Southwest Project Office (SPO)
has been able to provide detailed information regarding the proposed operations of the LRT.
This information has been incorporated in to the analysis completed by SPO and the City’s
consultants. The updated models incorporate:
• 4 - 5 freight trains a day (currently 3-4 trains per day) with delay ranging from 3 to 8
minutes.
• 1 freight unit train in the pm peak hour (5-7 pm timeframe with delay of 8 minutes)
• 10 minute headway frequency of LRT trains (current operations suggest 15 minute
headways)
• Traffic growth consistent with our Comprehensive Plan for 2030. The City has also run a
more robust growth scenario that is more representative of a projected 2040 traffic
forecast for St. Louis Park. This growth scenario was provided to SPO so that they can
complete the 2040 regional model traffic forecasts, because of the complexity of the
regional model, it will take 4 to 5 months to complete.
CSAH 25 Intersection Operations
The CSAH 25 intersection is operated by Hennepin County and is configured to give priority to
the traffic traveling east and west due to the high volume of traffic (up to 25,500 cars per day).
Beltline Boulevard carries approximately 14,900 cars per day with the predominate movement of
traffic to west bound CSAH 25. Ottawa Avenue carries approximately 3,750 cars per day.
The large discrepancy between 25,500 and 3,750 cars per day create a signal timing that gives
only 13 percent of the green signal phase for vehicles traveling southbound on Ottawa Avenue.
Similarly, north bound Beltline Boulevard receives 26 percent of the green signal phasing. As a
result, it is common to witness substantial backups in the north and south bound directions at this
signal.
Freight Operations
Freight rail induced backups are a problem today without light rail on the occasion that longer
unit trains block Beltline Boulevard for 8 minutes. These trains are often traveling at about 10
mph and sometimes slower in order to store cars on the siding track.
Freight rail events that produce delays in the 8 minute range (see figure #1) happen infrequently.
On average there is only one train a week that comes at the PM peak hour (5-7 pm). This
represents only 1.5% of the total weekday evening peak hour time. The other two trains that
cross Beltline Boulevard are typically during the mid-day times when there is less traffic,
subsequently producing a shorter backup.
As a part of the SWLRT project, Met Council is proposing the removal of the siding track and
the installation of new higher quality tract will help to reduce the delays created by the train.
The removal of the siding track eliminates the delay created by trains that would move across
Beltline, slow to a stop and back up across Beltline to move onto the siding. New track will
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allow the train speed to increase from 10 mph to as much as 25 mph reducing the amount of time
that Beltline is blocked.
In order to predict the future of freight traffic along this corridor, we have looked back at trends.
Over the last 2 decades, freight traffic has been relatively stable or even decreasing. The
character of the trains and what they haul has changed, but the number of trains is relatively
consistent. In the 1990’s there were 30 trains per week, in 2010 about 25 trains and today only
about 20 trains per week. Another thing to consider is that in this corridor there is a single
freight track. With one track, the frequency of the freight trains can only be about once every 30
minutes but most likely it would not be more than once every four to five hours due to the
limitations of the capacity of the single rail and the limitations at either end of the track (the
origins and destination would not have the capacity to handle more trains)..
LRT Operations
The introduction of light rail trains at 5 minute intervals (10 minute headways) will block
Beltline Boulevard for 45 seconds. This blockage is similar in operation to a traffic signal. For
comparison, a traffic signal at a typical intersection takes about 2 minutes to complete a cycle.
Analysis indicates that light rail trains produce a modest delay in the traffic through the corridor.
SPO has proposed to mitigate this delay by making signal timing improvements and adding an
additional northbound to westbound left turn lane at the CSAH 25 and Beltline intersection.
When freight train events and light rail events happen at the same time, or back to back, the
delay at the tracks is similar to a freight rail only event. (see figure #1) Beltline Boulevard will
experience about the same severity of backs ups with or without light rail since freight rail is the
event that creates the longer delays.
Traffic Mitigation Review
Staff has been investigating ways to improve the operations of the Beltline Boulevard corridor.
Analysis has indicated that the current configuration of the CSAH 25 and Beltline intersection
and the freight train events are the two features that create the majority of the delay and backups
along this corridor. What follows are some of the mitigation measures that have been looked at
and some of the findings.
Intersection Improvements
The City, SPO and Hennepin County all acknowledge there are congestion problems that occur
at the intersection of CSAH 25 and Beltline Boulevard. The congestion occurs at all times of the
day, independent of freight rail.
SPO identified and has indicated they would be responsible for the following intersection
improvements that will help to reduce backups today and for the future:
• Dual left turns for north bound Beltline Boulevard to west bound CSAH 25
• Queue cutter signal at the LRT tracks that will be coordinated with the signal at CSAH 25
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The following improvements have been identified as part of our additional analysis and are
potentially new Locally Requested Capital Improvements (LRCIs). The changes further improve
the traffic operations of the intersection and Beltline Boulevard:
• Dual left turns for west bound CSAH 25 to south bound Beltline Boulevard
• Change the lane configuration on south bound Ottawa and CSAH 25. This will allow
more green time, subsequently increasing the number of vehicles able to get through each
cycle of the signal.
• Widen south bound Beltline between CSAH 25 and the railroad tracks, to create two
receiving lanes creating more room for vehicle stacking.
• Signalize the Park Glen Road and Beltline Blvd intersection, adding turn lanes as
redevelopment happens.
The estimated cost for these improvements is $2 million. It is expected that they would
significantly improve the operations for the north-south legs of the intersection, reducing the
delays at all times of the day.
In addition to these improvements, staff is suggesting that the City complete a corridor study of
CSAH 25 east of TH 100 to establish the vision for the corridor. This study would involve
representatives from Hennepin County, MnDOT and the City of Minneapolis. Staff expects this
study will take six to eight months to complete and would coincide with the advance design
plans for the SWLRT. The results would be used to guide SPO’s final design plans to ensure the
infrastructure is built with the forethought to accommodate the ultimate build of CSAH 25. This
study could cost as much as $100,000. The costs of the subsequent improvements to CSAH 25
depend on the study findings; however, similar corridor reconstruction projects have cost about 5
million dollars.
Grade Separation
Grade separation of the freight rail by lowering Beltline Boulevard under the freight tracks is
estimated to cost 23 million dollars (see item #12 on page 3). This estimated cost does not
include land acquisition that may be needed to complete construction. Also, this segment of the
road crosses an old rail yard. It is likely that during construction we will encounter contaminated
soils; this is a cost that is not included in the existing estimate.
The high ground water table in this area requires a unique design for this underpass. It will also
mean a higher than typical on-going maintenance costs and ultimate reconstruction cost.
Creating an underpass at this location will change the character of the area. The vertical
separation may be perceived as a barrier between the station and the roadway users, creating a
less attractive pedestrian and bicyclist environment. (see figure #2) . The introduction of
multiple retaining walls creates challenges for integration of the Beltline Station platform and the
anticipated redevelopment opportunities.
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Figure #2 – Grade Separation of Beltline
As shown in figure #3, this underpass would be similar in scale to the Highway 7 and Wooddale
grade separation completed in 2010. In addition, this separation creates design and access
challenges for the Beltline Joint Development site and the backage road that would connect to
Lynn Avenue as discussed at the study session on November 24th.
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Figure #3 – Grade Separation of Beltline
Next Steps
The Beltline Boulevard corridor is the spine that connects residents and businesses to the many
amenities on the east side of TH 100. The introduction of a high quality light rail line and the
Beltline Station will continue to enhance the area. The continued growth of this area and the
introduction the LRT will require infrastructure improvements to handle the increase vehicle,
pedestrian and bicycle traffic in this area.
Intersection improvements at CSAH 25 and grade separation of Beltline Boulevard are two
major infrastructure projects outlined in this report that will have a significant impact on the
mitigation of future congestion in this area.
The large design and construction costs associated with the options will be the responsibility of
the City. Staff is prepared to help inform Council on the cost-benefit of the proposed
improvements.
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Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 1, 2014
1. Call to Order
President Mavity called the meeting to order at 7:29 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Anne Mavity, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Jeff Jacobs, Gregg
Lindberg, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Staple).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes November 3, 2014
It was moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Lindberg, to approve
the EDA minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Hallfin arrived.
4. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Lindberg, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to approve
the EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Reports
5a. Approval of EDA Disbursements
It was moved by Commissioner Lindberg, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to approve
the EDA Disbursements.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business - None
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Secretary President
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 7a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Assignment & Assumption of Redevelopment Contract - Duke Realty Limited
Partnership and Central Park West, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt the Resolution approving the Assignment and
Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Central
Park West, LLC.
This action requires a similar approval by the City Council and is listed on the December 15th
Consent Calendar.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA find that the Assignment and Assumption of the
Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Central Park West, LLC
(DLC Residential, LLC) is in the best interest of the City and its residents?
SUMMARY: The Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment of May 17, 2010
between the EDA, the City, and Duke Realty LP (the "Redeveloper") provides that whenever the
Redeveloper wishes to convey any portion of The West End Redevelopment Property and assign
its obligations under the Contract to a third party, the EDA and City must review and formally
approve the proposed assignment. Duke is selling the vacant, 14-acre portion of The West End
property east of Utica Ave. and “subject Redevelopment Property” to Central Park West, LLC
(an affiliate of DLC Residential and “CPW”) which intends to construct the phases included in
the proposed Central Park West Master Site Plan. Approval of the Assignment means that the
EDA/City Council consents to CPW’s assumption of all the obligations and conditions of the
current Redevelopment Contract applicable to the subject Redevelopment Property. Approval of
the Assignment however does not constitute approval of CPW’s proposed Plan. The Redeveloper
has provided a proposed Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract and has
requested that the EDA and City provide written approval of the Assignment by executing the
Consent, Estoppel and Agreement attached to the Assignment.
The EDA’s legal counsel has reviewed the proposed Assignment and the attached Consent, and
recommends the EDA and City approve and consent to this document.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Under the proposed Assignment and
Assumption Agreement, Central Park West, LLC assumes the financial obligations that were to
be incurred by Duke Realty under the Redevelopment Contract as it pertains to the subject
Redevelopment Property. All costs associated with this agreement (Kennedy & Graven) are to be
paid by Duke Realty.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Assignment & Assumption of Redevelopment Contract
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director, and City Manager
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Title: Assignment & Assumption of Redevelopment Contract - Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Central Park West, LLC
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF
REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN DUKE REALTY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP AND CENTRAL PARK WEST, LLC
BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority ("Authority") as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Authority is currently administering its Redevelopment Project No. 1 ("Project")
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 ("HRA Act"), and within the Project
has established The West End Tax Increment Financing District (“TIF District”).
1.02. The Authority, the City of St. Louis Park (“City”) and Duke Realty Limited
Partnership (the “Redeveloper”) entered into an Amended and Restated Contract for Private
Redevelopment Dated as of May 17, 2010, as amended (the “Contract”), regarding redevelopment
of a portion of the property within the TIF District.
1.03. The Redeveloper proposes to convey a portion of the property that is the subject of
the Contract (the “Subject Property”) to Central Park West, LLC (the “Assignee”), and the Assignee
intends to construct certain future phases of development on the Subject Property. In connection
with such conveyance, Redeveloper seeks to assign certain obligations of Redeveloper related to the
Subject Property to the Assignee, and the Assignee agrees to accept such obligations, all pursuant to
an Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Redeveloper and Assignee
(the “Assignment”). Assignee’s obligation to construct the future phases of development will be
memorialized in a Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private
Redevelopment, to be executed contemporaneously with the Assignment.
1.04. The Board has reviewed the Assignment and finds that the approval and execution of
the Authority’s consent thereto are in the best interest of the City and its residents.
Section 2. Authority Approval; Other Proceedings.
2.01. The Assignment, including the attached Consent, Estoppel and Agreement of the
Authority related thereto, as presented to the Board is hereby in all respects approved, subject to
modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are approved by the
President and Executive Director, provided that execution of the consent to the Assignment by such
officials shall be conclusive evidence of approval.
2.02. The President and Executive Director are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of
the Authority the Consent, Estoppel and Agreement attached to the Assignment and any other
documents requiring execution by the Authority in order to carry out the transaction described in the
Assignment.
2.03. Authority staff and consultants are authorized to take any actions necessary to carry
out the intent of this resolution.
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Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 15, 2014
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
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ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
(this “Agreement”) dated as of the 15th day of December, 2014, is made and entered into by and
between Duke Realty Limited Partnership, an Indiana limited partnership (“Assignor”), and
Central Park West, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Assignee”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Assignor is the Redeveloper under that certain Amended and Restated
Contract for Private Redevelopment dated May 17, 2010 (the “Contract”), and that certain First
Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment dated November 21,
2011 (the “First Amendment”), by and among Assignor, as Redeveloper, the City of St. Louis
Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”), and the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the “Authority”); and
WHEREAS, Assignor is contemporaneously herewith conveying certain real property,
legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Subject Property”), to Assignee pursuant to
that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated _____________, 2014, as amended (the
“Purchase Agreement”), by and between Assignor and Assignee; and
WHEREAS, Assignor and Assignee are also contemporaneously herewith executing a
Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment dated
December 15, 2014 (together with the Contract and the First Amendment, the “Redevelopment
Contract”), by and between the Assignor, the Assignee, the City, and the Authority; and
WHEREAS, title to the Subject Property (and other property owned by Assignor) is
subject to and encumbered by the Redevelopment Contract, and the Subject Property consists of
a portion of the real property defined as the Redevelopment Property under the Redevelopment
Contract and the real property defined as the Golden Valley Property under the Redevelopment
Contract; and
WHEREAS, Assignor desires to assign certain of its obligations, rights and interest in, to
and under the Redevelopment Contract to Assignee as of the date on which title to the Subject
Property is vested in Assignee (the “Transfer Date”), and Assignee desires to accept the
assignment thereof and assume certain of Assignor’s obligations under the Redevelopment
Contract from and after the Transfer Date, all as more particularly hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the covenants and
agreements contained herein, Assignor and Assignee hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. Any capitalized term used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meaning ascribed to such term in the Redevelopment Contract.
2. As of the Transfer Date, Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee the Assumed
Obligations (as defined in Section 4 below), and all of Assignor’s rights and interest in, to and
under the Redevelopment Contract relating or pertaining to, and to the extent applicable to, the
Subject Property.
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3. Assignor hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Assignee, its successors and
assigns, and its and their employees, agents, members, managers and officers (collectively the
“Assignee Indemnified Parties”) against, and hold the Assignee Indemnified Parties harmless
from, any and all cost, liability, loss, damage or expense, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses (collectively, “Losses and Liabilities”), arising out of or
in any way related to a failure by Assignor, its successors or assigns to keep and perform, or a
default by Assignor, its successors or assigns under, any of the covenants, obligations and
agreements to be kept and performed by the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract
with regard to the Subject Property prior to or after the Transfer Date, except for the Assumed
Obligations (as hereinafter defined).
4. Assignee, as of the Transfer Date, hereby accepts the foregoing assignment, and,
except as hereinafter expressly provided, assumes and agrees to keep and perform all of the
covenants, obligations and agreements relating to, and to the extent applicable to, the Subject
Property, and to be kept and performed by the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract
from and after the Transfer Date, (collectively, the “Assumed Obligations”). More specifically,
Assignor and Assignee agree that the Assumed Obligations consist of the following (and only the
following):
(a) Section 2.2(b),(c), (d) and (f) to the extent such representations and warranties
relate to the Subject Property; further, Assignee expressly represents, for the benefit of the
Authority, that it is a limited liability company duly organized and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Florida, is not in violation of any provisions of its organizational documents or (to
the best of its knowledge) the laws of the State of Minnesota, is in good standing, and has power
to enter into this Agreement and has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement by proper action of its governing body;
(b) Sections 3.1(c) and 3.2, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject
Property;
(c) Section 3.3 to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(d) Sections 4.1(b) (c), and (d), clauses (1), (7), (8) and (9), all to the extent such
covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(e) Article IV, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property
(f) Article V, to the extent such insurance covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(g) Article VI, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(h) Sections 7.1 and 7.2(a) to the extent such financing covenants relate to the Subject
Property;
(i) Article VIII, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property; provided
that the parties agree and understand that this Assignment effectuates the Transfer of the Subject
Property as contemplated in Section 8.2(b), (c) and (d);
(j) Article IX, to the extent related to an Event of Default by Assignee in connection
with any of the Assumed Obligations; and
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(k) Article X, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property; and
provided that the notice address for Assignee for purposes of Section 10.5 is as provided in
Section 7 of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary contained herein or in the
Redevelopment Contract, Assignor and Assignee agree that Assignee is not hereby assuming or
agreeing to keep and perform any of the covenants, obligations and agreements to be kept and
performed by the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract other than the Assumed
Obligations. Without limiting the generality of the immediately preceding sentence, it is
specifically understood and agreed that except for any of the Redeveloper Public Improvements
not completed by Assignor prior to the date hereof, Assignee shall have no responsibility or
obligation whatsoever with respect to the construction of, or payment of the costs of
constructing, the Redeveloper Public Improvements, or the payment of the Other Redevelopment
Costs.
Assignee hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Assignor, its successors and assigns,
and its and their employees, agents, partners and officers (collectively the “Assignor Indemnified
Parties”) against, and hold the Assignor Indemnified Parties harmless from, any and all Losses
and Liabilities arising out of or in any way related to a failure by Assignee, its successors or
assigns to keep and perform, or a default by Assignee, its successors or assigns under, any of the
Assumed Obligations.
5. Assignor hereby warrants and represents to Assignee as follows:
(a) The Redevelopment Contract has not been modified or amended and is full force
and effect as of the date hereof; and
(b) To Assignor's knowledge, there is no Event of Default in existence under the
Redevelopment Contract, nor is there in existence any state of facts or circumstances which, with
the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an Event of Default under the
Redevelopment Contract.
6. Assignor will not enter into any modification or amendment of the
Redevelopment Contract that would adversely affect the rights and interest of Assignee
thereunder or the Assumed Obligations unless such modification or amendment is entered into
by Assignee. Assignor will not enter into any agreement terminating the Redevelopment
Contract without the prior written consent of Assignee. The foregoing notwithstanding, the
Assignor reserves the right to enter into any modification and amendment of the Redevelopment
Contract that would not adversely affect the rights and interest of Assignee with respect to the
Assumed Obligations, and further, Assignor reserves the right to partially terminate the
Redevelopment Contract, to the extent such partial termination would not adversely affect the
rights and interest of Assignee with respect to the Assumed Obligations, without Assignee’s
consent.
7. Assignor shall give and deliver a copy of any notice, demand or other
communication which Assignor gives or delivers to, or receives from, City and/or the Authority
under the Redevelopment Contract, and that relates to or may affect the rights and interest of
Assignee under the Redevelopment Contract or the Assumed Obligations, to Assignee in the
manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment Contract, addressed or delivered
personally to Assignee as follows:
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Central Park West, LLC
Attn: Russ Krivor
21500 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 402
Aventura, FL 33180
With copy to:
Messerli & Kramer, P.A..
Attn: David L. Weigman, Esq.
100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: (612) 672-3610
Telecopy: (612) 672-3777
or at such other address as Assignee may, from time to time, designate by written notice to
Assignor given or delivered in the manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment
Contract. Assignee shall give and deliver a copy of any notice, demand or other communication
which Assignee gives or delivers to, or receives from, City and/or the Authority under the
Redevelopment Contract, and that relates to or may affect the rights and interest of Assignor
under the Redevelopment Contract, delivered personally to Assignor or given or delivered in the
manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment Contract to Assignor pursuant to the
notice addresses set forth therein, or at such other address as Assignor may, from time to time,
designate by written notice to Assignee.
8. This Assignment shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their successors and assigns.
9. This Assignment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Minnesota.
10. This Assignment may be executed in counterparts, which counterparts when
considered together shall constitute a single, binding, valid and enforceable agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor and Assignee have executed and delivered this
Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract as of the date first above written.
ASSIGNOR:
DUKE REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an
Indiana limited partnership
By Duke Realty Corporation, an Indiana
corporation, its General Partner
By:_________________________
______________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
_________________, 2014, by ____________________, the _____________________ of Duke
Realty Corporation, an Indiana corporation, the General Partner of Duke Realty Limited
Partnership, an Indiana limited partnership, on behalf of the limited partnership.
Notary Public
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ASSIGNEE:
CENTRAL PARK WEST, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company
By: __________________________
Printed: ___________________
Title:
STATE OF ________________)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ______________)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
_________________, 2013, by ______________________________ of Central ParkWest, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company, on behalf of the company.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED (MNI)
US Bank Plaza, Suite 470
200 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Exhibit A
SUBJECT PROPERTY
Redevelopment Property:
Outlot A, The Shops At West End, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1222619
Golden Valley Property:
Parcel 2:
Lots 2, 3, 4 and 6, Block 4 except that portion of said Lots taken for Belt Line Highway; Lots 7
to 12 inclusive, Block 4 and that part of Raleigh Avenue vacated lying between the Westerly
extension of the South line of said Lot 7 and the North line of said Lot 12 and that part of the
vacated alley in said Block 4 lying between the Easterly extensions of the North and South lines
of said Lot 7 and between the South line of said Lot 9 and the North line of said Lot 11 and that
part of the West 1/2 of the vacated alley in said Block 4 lying between the extensions of the
North and South lines of said Lot 8 and between the North and South lines of said Lot 12;
All in "Kavlis Cedardale".
That part of the following described property:
That part of vacated Raleigh and Douglas Avenues as shown on the plat of "Kavlis Cedardale"
lying between the extensions across said Avenues of the South and West lines of Lot 7, Block 4
and that part of said vacated Douglas Avenue adjoining Lots 6 and 7, Block 4 of said plat lying
between the Westerly line of Belt Line Highway and the extension across said Avenue of the
West line of said Lot 7, Block 4, "Kavlis Cedardale";
Which lies Northerly of a straight line extending between the Southwest corner of Tract E,
Registered Land Survey No. 864, Hennepin County, Minnesota and the Westerly right-of-way of
State Trunk Highway 100 passing through a point on the East line of said Tract E distant 18.18
feet North of the Southeast corner of said Tract E as measured along said East line.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012678
Parcel 3:
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Lot 1, Block 4, "Kavlis Cedardale" and that part of the vacated alley in said Block 4, lying East
of the center line thereof and between the extensions across it of the North and South lines of
said Lot 1.
And
That part of the North 693.61 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
30, Township 29, Range 24 lying Westerly and Southerly of State Trunk Highway No. 100, also
known as the Belt Line Highway.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012734
Parcel 4:
That part of the South 60 feet of the North 753.61 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 30, Township 29, Range 24, lying West of the Belt Line Highway.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012680
Parcel 5:
That part of vacated Raleigh Avenue and of vacated Douglas Avenue, all according to the plat of
"Kavlis Cedardale" lying Westerly of the Westerly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No.
100 as described in the Final Certificate recorded in Book 412 of Miscellaneous Records, page
148 in the office of the County Recorder and lying Southerly of a line drawn from the Southwest
corner of Tract E, Registered Land Survey No. 864 and passing through a point on the East line
of said Tract E distant 18.18 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Tract E.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012686
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CONSENT, ESTOPPEL AND AGREEMENT
The undersigned, City of St. Louis Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”), and
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic (the
“Authority”), hereby (i) consent to (A) the transfer of the Subject Property (as defined in the
foregoing Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract) (the “Assignment and
Assumption”) by the Assignor named therein (the “Assignor”) to the Assignee named therein
(the “Assignee”) , and (B) the execution and delivery by the Assignor and the Assignee of the
Assignment and Assumption, and the terms and provisions thereof; (ii) agree that in the event of
any inconsistency between the terms and provisions of the Assignment and Assumption and the
terms and provisions of the Redevelopment Contract (as defined in the Assignment and
Assumption), the terms and provisions of the Assignment and Assumption shall control; (iii)
releases Assignor from all the Assumed Obligations as defined in the Assignment and
Assumption; (iv) warrant, represent and certify to the Assignee as follows:
(A) The Redevelopment Contract has not been modified or amended and is in full
force and effect as of the date hereof; and
(B) There is no Event of Default in existence, nor is there in existence any state of
facts or circumstances which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute
an Event of Default under the Redevelopment Contract.
City and the Authority further covenant and agree to and for the benefit of the Assignee
as follows:
(C) City and the Authority will not enter into any modification or amendment of the
Redevelopment Contract that would affect the rights and interest of the Assignee under the
Redevelopment Contract or the Assumed Obligations (as defined in the Assignment and
Assumption) unless such modification or amendment is entered into by Assignee. City and the
Authority will not enter into any agreement terminating the Redevelopment Contract without the
prior written consent of Assignee, unless such termination does not affect the rights and interests
of the Assignee.
(D) If an Event of Default (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract) occurs, and
such Event of Default does not relate to the Assumed Obligations (as defined in the Assignment
and Assumption), City and the Authority may not and will not exercise their rights and remedies
under the Redevelopment Contract arising or existing by reason of such Event of Default with
respect to the Assignee or the Subject Property.
(E) If the City and the Authority deliver any notice, demand or other communication
to the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract that relates to or may affect the rights and
interest of the Assignee under the Redevelopment Contract or the Assumed Obligations, the City
or Authority (as the case may be) shall deliver a copy of such notice, demand or communication
to the Assignee in the manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment Contract, addressed
or delivered personally to the Assignee as follows:
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Central Park West, LLC
Attn: Russ Krivor
21500 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 402
Aventura, FL 33180
With copy to:
Messerli & Kramer, P.A.
Attn: David L, Weigman, Esq.
100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: (612) 672-3610
Telecopy: (612) 672-3777
or at such other address as the Assignee may, from time to time, designate by written notice to
City and the Authority given or delivered in the manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the
Redevelopment Contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and the Authority have caused this Consent, Estoppel
and Agreement to be duly executed as of this _____________ day of December, 2014.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By:
Its Mayor
By:
Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of December,
2014, by Jeff Jacobs and Thomas Harmening, the Mayor and City Manager, respectively, of the
City of St. Louis Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public
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ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Its President
By:
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of December, 2014, by
Anne Mavity and Thomas Harmening, the President and Executive Director, respectively, of the
Economic Development Authority of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a public body corporate and politic, on
behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 7b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract with Central Park West, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution approving the Second
Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment By and Between the City of St. Louis
Park, St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and Central Park West, LLC. This
action requires approval by the Council and is listed on the December 15th Consent Calendar.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA/City Council support the terms and
requirements related to The West End redevelopment as specified in the proposed Second
Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment with Central Park West, LLC ?
SUMMARY: The Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment of May 17, 2010
between the EDA, the City, and Duke Realty LP (the "Redeveloper") provides that whenever the
Redeveloper wishes to make a material changes to The West End project, the EDA and City must
formally approve the modifications. Duke is selling the eastern 14 acres of The West End
redevelopment property to Central Park West, LLC (an affiliate of DLC Residential and “CPW”)
which intends to construct the phases included in the proposed Central Park West Master Site
Plan. The mechanism for approving these proposed improvements along with associated
infrastructure on the subject site is through the proposed Second Amendment to the Contract for
Private Redevelopment. The proposed Second Amendment includes specific terms and
requirements of CPW and the City along with construction timelines. Furthermore, CPW will be
held responsible for the portion of the redevelopment site which it owns and that Duke will
continue to be held responsible for the remaining portions of the redevelopment site which it is
retaining. A summary of the key proposed terms and requirements is attached.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Per the Council’s request, Staff had Ehlers
determine the new taxable value likely to result from the construction of Central Park West. Per
Ehlers’ analysis, it is estimated that Phases I – V would create (upon full development) roughly
$171,999,430 in new value (or $3,050,289 in new tax capacity) in St. Louis Park. Ehlers was
also asked to compare the estimated taxes payable between Duke’s original redevelopment plan
for the subject site and CPW’s current redevelopment plan assuming all phases were completed
simultaneously. That analysis indicated there would be little difference in total net taxes payable
under either redevelopment plan. Specifically for St. Louis Park, there would be approximately
$14,000 less in net taxes payable under CPW’s current plan, however given that the Duke Plan
would have taken longer to fully complete, the total taxes payable under the CPW plan would, in
fact, exceed the total taxes payable under the Duke plan.
VISION CONSIDERATION: This project is consistent with the City Council’s strategic
direction of being a connected and engaged community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution of Approval
Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Nancy Deno, EDA Deputy Executive Director, and Deputy City Manager
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DISCUSSION
Current Conditions
The vacant portion of The West End redevelopment site east of Utica Ave. (“subject site”) is
approximately 14 acres; 8 acres of which are located in the City of St. Louis Park and 6 acres are
in the City of Golden Valley. It is currently guided and zoned Office. Duke Realty’s original
Master Plan for the area called for a Class “A” office park that included approximately 1.1
million square feet of office space distributed between three or four office buildings. The office
buildings were to be constructed in St. Louis Park and connected to a seven level parking
structure constructed in Golden Valley. Duke has not proceeded with office construction due to
market conditions and an adjustment in its corporate strategic focus.
Revised Concept Plan
Central Park West, LLC (an affiliate of DLC Residential) wishes to pursue a new Concept Plan
on the subject site that includes a mix of uses. The proposed new uses would complement,
enhance and become an integral part of The West End’s “urban village”. Generally, it creates a
residential/hospitality district at the north end of development and an office district to the south.
The new development, named “Central Park West” will be constructed in five phases. The
Central Park West Concept Plan was presented, reviewed and discussed at the August 18th and
November 24th Study Sessions. The Plan was favorably received and staff was directed to work
with the developer on the necessary formal approvals
Summary of 2nd Amendment to West End Redevelopment Contract
The following are the key Business Terms between the St. Louis Park Economic Development
Authority (“EDA”), the City of St. Louis Park (“City”) and Central Park West, LLC
(“Redeveloper”), incorporated in the proposed Second Amendment to the Contract for Private
Redevelopment for The West End Redevelopment. The required Minimum Improvements are to be
constructed on the properties east of Utica Ave (“Outlot A, The Shops at West End Addition”) and
5235 Wayzata Blvd (currently leased to The Olive Garden restaurant) collectively referred to as the
“subject property”.
1. Minimum Improvements. The Minimum Improvements consist of the following
constructed in phases, located as shown on the Master Site Plan and Central Park West
Master Site Plan and in accordance with the Final PUD and Final Central Park West
PUD:
(a) Phase I: Approximately 199 or more multi-family residential units to be located
in a multi-story building with associated underground structured parking.
Reconstruction of Utica Avenue from approximately the south end of Outlot A
West End Addition north to Wayzata Blvd with a boulevard in the middle to
match the existing boulevard in Utica Ave south of 16th Street.
Construction of a central, outdoor gathering place and public pedestrian/bicycle
connection between Lilac Drive in Golden Valley and Utica Avenue in St. Louis
Park.
(b) Phase II: Approximately 164 units of multi-family housing to be located in a
multistory building with associated underground structured parking.
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The multi-family housing units in Phases I and II combined may not exceed 400
units, and at least 11 units of such housing will be reserved for individuals whose
income is 60% or less of area median gross income (the “Affordable Units”).
The parties agree that all Affordable Units will be located on the subject property
located in the City of St. Louis Park.
(c) Phase III: A 120 to 150-room hotel with associated surface and underground
structured parking.
(d) Phase IV: Approximately 353,353 gross square feet of Class A office located in
a multi-story building to be located adjacent to and integrated with Phases I-III,
including underground structured parking and an adjacent, below/above grade,
multi-level parking garage primarily located on the Golden Valley Property.
(e) Phase V: Approximately 353,353 gross square feet of Class A office located in a
multi-story building to be located adjacent to and integrated with Phases I-IV,
including underground structured parking and an adjacent, below/above grade,
multi-level parking garage primarily located on the Golden Valley Property.
Between Phases IV and V the Redeveloper may construct no more than 710,000
total gross square feet of Class A office space.
(f) Phase VI: A future Phase of development on that portion of the Redevelopment
Property described as (the property currently leased to Olive Garden) to be
determined and subject to terms mutually agreed upon by CPW and the EDA
prior to submission of formal planning applications to the City.
2. Additional Covenants. The Minimum Improvements must substantially comply with
the Master Site Plan and Central Park West Master Site Plan and with the Final PUD
and Final Central Park West PUD, and must meet the following specifications:
(a) CPW shall, for Central Park West Phases I-VI, comply with the City’s Green
Building Policy adopted by the City and Authority on February 16, 2010. The
core and shell of all Phases of Class A office facilities must meet either current
LEED or B3 certification requirements; provided that CPW shall have the
authority to choose which of these certification methods apply and shall also
have the right to select whatever certification standard LEED allows. CPW shall
deliver evidence of compliance with the applicable certification method to the
City upon receipt.
(b) CPW agrees to provide outdoor gathering places in Central Park West Phase I,
which will be as shown on the Central Park West Master Site Plan and will be in
accordance with the Final Central Park West PUD. The outdoor gathering place
shall include a plaza, green space, or other open space available for use by the
general public and incorporating features such as fountains, public art, street
furnishings, special lighting or other public amenities. Such space will be
privately owned, controlled and managed but available for use by the public,
subject to such protocols and scheduling as reasonably established by the owner
of such Phase. As a condition to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
Central Park West Phase I, the City and CPW shall enter into a reasonably
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acceptable use agreement (a “Use Agreement”), that will generally provide for
notice and review by CPW of activities requested by the City, and will describe
the respective insurance and maintenance obligations of the parties in connection
with such activities.
(c) CPW agrees to provide on-site public pedestrian connections throughout the
Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property, substantially in
accordance with the Central Park West Master Site Plan.
(d) CPW shall provide a public pedestrian/bicycle connection through the
Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property that joins Lilac Drive and
Utica Avenue, substantially in accordance with the Central Park West Master
Site Plan and Final Central Park West PUD..
(e) If required by Metro Transit and agreed to by the City, CPW shall construct a
circular transit bus turnaround at the termination of 16th Street and Utica
Avenue (or other such accommodations as reasonably required by Metro
Transit), and shall accommodate public transit throughout the Redevelopment
Property and Golden Valley Property, in accordance with the Master Site Plan
and Central Park West Master Site Plan and the Final PUD and Final Central
Park West PUD.
(f) CPW shall accommodate and include public art throughout the Redevelopment
Property and Golden Valley Property in accordance with the requirements of the
Final Central Park West PUD. The parties agree that $180,000 shall be required
for public art in connection with Central Park West Phases I-V. The City agrees
that CPW may divide this requirement among Central Park West Phases I-V, as
determined by CPW at its sole discretion, and that no additional public art will
be required in any of Central Park Phases I-V.
(g) CPW shall accommodate electronic communication construction and cabling by
the City throughout the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property,
including without limitation granting or dedicating to the City (without cost to
the City) easements or similar rights to (i) place fiber and conduit in private
roadways, from public or private roadways to each building, within each
building to a point of presence, and from the point of presence to the roof; (ii)
place wireless radio equipment on each building’s roof; and (iii) install wireless
or fiber access in public spaces in each building (e.g. lobby, waiting areas) and in
the central, outdoor gathering space. All such rights and easements are subject
to reasonable review by CPW as to location and aesthetics. Except for
contribution of easements or other rights described above, installation of
electronic communication and cabling shall be at no cost to CPW.
(h) CPW shall provide easements or access for wireless communication conduit and
cabling throughout the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property.
(i) CPW shall install dedicated conduit from each building’s point of presence to
each internal wiring closet, thence to each living/working space. Each
living/working space shall have two (2) connections, each capable of supporting
at minimum a one-gigabit connection. At its option, CPW may instead provide a
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minimum of two (2) CAT 6 cable connections from each internal wiring closet
to each living/working space.
3. Minimum Improvements. (i) Subject to Unavoidable Delays, the Redeveloper shall
Commence construction of each Phase of the Minimum Improvements by the Required
Commencement Date, and shall substantially complete construction of each Phase by
the Required Completion Date, all as follows:
Phase
Required
Commencement
Date
Required
Completion
Date
CENTRAL PARK WEST Phase I
(multi-family housing)
June 1, 2015 December 31, 2016
Central Park West Phase II (multi-
family housing)
April 1, 2016 August 31, 2017
Central Park West Phase III (hotel) April 1, 2016 August 31, 2017
Central Park West Phase IV (office) April 1, 2016 September 30, 2017
Central Park West Phase V (office) April 1, 2019 September 30, 2020
Central Park West Phase VI (future
redevelopment)
TBD TBD
If the Redeveloper anticipates that the timetable for any Phase will not be met,
Redeveloper shall provide a written and oral presentation to the City Council of the City
at a regular City Council meeting prior to the relevant Required Commencement Date or
Completion Date. The report must describe the reasons for the expected failure to meet
the schedule, evidence of Redeveloper’s due diligence in working toward construction
of the relevant Phase, and a detailed revised schedule. Failure to timely provide such
written and oral report is an Event of Default.
4. Redeveloper Public Improvement Costs. Redeveloper shall pay all costs of
Redeveloper Public Improvements.
5. Maintenance Requirements. The parties agree that, as a condition to issuance of the
Certificate of Completion for each Phase, the Redeveloper and City shall execute a
reciprocal easement and maintenance agreement (“REMA”) that assigns those
parties’ respective responsibilities regarding maintenance, repairs, and cost of such
activities, related to the subject Phase. The parties agree that the City has entered into
a REMA with Duke in connection with Phases I, IIA, and IIC. For the remaining
Phases, there may be a single REMA, or separate documents related to each Phase, as
the parties mutually agree. The City and DLC agree that each REMA will be based
on the following principles.
(a) The City will have primary responsibility for:
(i) customary maintenance, snow removal and sand/salt, repair and
replacement up to the curb line of all public streets and utilities within and
immediately adjacent to the Redevelopment Property.
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(ii) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of standard street lighting
located in the public right of way within and immediately adjacent to the
Redevelopment Property; and
(iii) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of streetscape between
the curb line and the boundary of the right-of-way along the west side of
Park Place Boulevard between Gamble Drive and Interstate 394 and along
the south side of Gamble Drive, together with the entire median within
those portions of Park Place Drive and Gamble Drive; provided that the
City may in its sole discretion assign such maintenance obligation to any
other party and/or assign all or any portion of the cost of such obligation to
owners of property west of Park Place Boulevard and south of Gamble
Drive through a special service district.
(b) The Redeveloper will have primary responsibility for:
(i) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of all private streets and
alleys within the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property
(ii) customary repair and replacement (but not maintenance such as street
cleaning and plowing) of aesthetic enhancements within any public right
of way within and immediately adjacent to the Redevelopment Property
and Golden Valley Property..
(iii) customary maintenance, repair and replacement for all streetscape
between the curb line and the boundary of the right-of-way along all
public streets within and immediately adjacent to the Redevelopment
Property and Golden Valley Property except as otherwise provided
regarding specified portions of streetscape under Section 4.8(a)(iii),
including without limitation snow removal from private streets,
sidewalks, public gathering spaces, and pedestrian connections;
(iv) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of medians within West
16th Street and Utica Avenue.
(c) Each party will have access to property controlled by the other in order
carry out responsibilities under the REMA.
(d) The City will be given authority to cure any defaults by Redeveloper
under the REMA by undertaking the Redeveloper’s defaulted
responsibilities under the REMA and assessing the cost to the relevant
Parcels, provided that such remedy will not be the City’s exclusive
remedy.
6. Assessment Agreements. Upon completion of each Central Park West Phase of the
Minimum Improvements, CPW and the EDA shall execute one or more
Assessment Agreements specifying an assessor’s minimum market value for such
Phase, together with the Parcel on which it is constructed. The amount of
minimum market value for each agreement will be mutually determined by the
parties based upon final Construction Plans.
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7. The parties acknowledge that Duke intends to Transfer Central Park West Phases I-
VI to CPW, and that Duke will seek release of Duke’s obligations with respect to
these Phases. The EDA will cooperate with Duke and CPW in such effort, provided
that the Transfer will be subject to all the terms and conditions of this agreement.
8. The Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment dated May 17,
2010 as amended remains in full force and effect.
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ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND
RESTATED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT AMONG THE CITY OF
ST. LOUIS PARK, THE ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
DUKE REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND CENTRAL PARK WEST, LLC
BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority ("Authority") as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Authority is currently administering its Redevelopment Project No. 1 ("Project")
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 ("HRA Act"), and within the Project
has established The West End Tax Increment Financing District (“TIF District”).
1.02. The Authority, the City of St. Louis Park (“City”), and Duke Realty Limited
Partnership (“Duke”) entered into an Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment
Dated as of May 17, 2010 (the “Contract”), regarding redevelopment of a portion of the property
within the TIF District.
1.03. In connection with an Assignment and Assumption of Contract pursuant to which
Duke will assign certain of its obligations under the Contract to Central Park West, LLC (“CPW”),
the parties to the Contract have determined to a need to revise the Contract in certain respects, and
to that end have prepared a Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private
Redevelopment (the “Second Amendment”), by and among the Authority, the City, Duke, and
CPW.
1.04. The Board has reviewed the Second Amendment and finds that the approval and
execution thereof and performance of the Authority's obligations thereunder are in the best interest
of the City and its residents.
Section 2. Authority Approval; Other Proceedings.
2.01. The Second Amendment as presented to the Board is hereby in all respects
approved, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are
approved by the President and Executive Director, provided that execution of the documents by
such officials shall be conclusive evidence of approval.
2.02. The President and Executive Director are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of
the Authority the Second Amendment and any documents referenced therein requiring execution by
the Authority, and to carry out, on behalf of the Authority its obligations thereunder.
2.03. Authority staff and consultants are authorized to take any actions necessary to carry
out the intent of this resolution.
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Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 15, 2014
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
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Fifth draft, December 11, 2014
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the ___ day of December, 2014, by and between the
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation, (the “City”); the ST. LOUIS
PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic (the
“Authority”), established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1081 (hereinafter
referred to as the “Act”); DUKE REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Indiana limited
partnership (“Duke”); and CENTRAL PARK WEST, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company
(“CPW”, and together with Duke, the “Redeveloper”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority was created pursuant to the Act and was authorized to transact
business and exercise its powers by a resolution of the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
(the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has undertaken a program to promote redevelopment of land that
is characterized by blight and blighting factors within the City, and in this connection the Authority
has created Redevelopment Project No. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) in the City,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the “HRA Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has established a redevelopment tax increment financing district
known as The West End Tax Increment Financing District (the “TIF District”) within the Project
and adopted a financing plan (the “TIF Plan”) for the TIF District in order to facilitate
redevelopment of certain property in the Project, all pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.174 to 469.179; and
WHEREAS, the Authority, City and Duke entered into an Amended and Restated Contract
for Private Redevelopment dated May 17, 2010, as amended by a First Amendment thereto dated
November 21, 2011 (as so amended, the “Contract”), which described the parties’ respective
responsibilities regarding redevelopment of certain property in the TIF District (referred to as the
“Redevelopment Property”); and
WHEREAS, Duke has proposed to partially assign its interest in the Contract to CPW, and
CPW has agreed to assume the rights and obligations of Duke as to a portion of the Redevelopment
Property through an Assignment and Assumption of Contract to be executed simultaneously with
this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties have determined a need to modify the Contract to memorialize
certain changes to the Minimum Improvements and associated infrastructure and timeline for the
construction thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the
parties hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
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1. Section 1.1 of the Contract is amended to add or modify the following definitions:
“Central Park West Master Site Plan” means the plan for development of those portions of
the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property located on the east side of Utica Avenue,
attached as Schedule B, as it may be revised from time to time under Section 4.2.
“Central Park West Phase I” means the multifamily housing development on the
Redevelopment Property and a portion of the Golden Valley Property, as described in Section
4.1(b).
“Central Park West Phase II” means the multifamily housing development on the
Redevelopment Property, as described in Section 4.1(b).
“Central Park West Phase III” means the hotel development on the Redevelopment
Property, as described in Section 4.1(b).
“Central Park West Phase IV” means the office development on the Redevelopment
Property and a portion of the Golden Valley Property, as described in Section 4.1(b).
“Central Park West Phase V” means the office development on the Redevelopment Property
and a portion of the Golden Valley Property, as described in Section 4.1(b).
“Central Park West Phase VI” means a future phase of development to be determined by
reasonable agreement of CPW and the Authority, on the portion of the Redevelopment Property
described as Lot 2, Block 1, the Shops at West End.
“Central Park West Plat” means the final plat of the Central Park West Phases of the
Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property, as approved and recorded in the office of the
Hennepin County Registrar of Titles.
“Central Park West PUD” has the meaning provided in Section 3.1.
“CPW” means CPW, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, as permitted assignee
of Duke for the construction of the Central Park West Phases of the Minimum Improvements,
and any permitted successors and assigns of CPW.
“Duke” means Duke Realty Limited Partnership, an Indiana partnership, and any permitted
successors and assigns of Duke in connection with construction of Phases I, IIA, and IIC of the
Minimum Improvements.
“Phase” means a discrete portion of the Minimum Improvements as described in Section
4.1(b) and the Master Site Plan or Central Park West Master Site Plan. The term includes both the
improvements and the Parcels on which they are constructed unless the context requires otherwise.
“Redeveloper” means CPW, Duke, or any permitted assignee, as applicable, in
connection with any Phase of the Minimum Improvements.
2. Section 1.1 of the Contract is amended to delete the definitions of Phase IIB and
Phase III.
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3. Schedule B of the Contract is amended to read as attached hereto.
4. Section 3.1 of the Contract is amended to include a new Section 3.1(c), as follows:
Section 3.1(c). CPW shall prepare and obtain City approval of a planned unit development
(the “Central Park West PUD”) and Plat of the Central Park West Phases of the Redevelopment
Property (“Central Park West Plat”) at CPW’s cost and subject to all City and City of Golden
Valley ordinances and procedures. In the Central Park West Plat, CPW must dedicate to the City all
public rights of way and utility easements.
5. Section 4.1 of the Contract is amended as follows:
Section 4.1. Construction of Improvements. (a) Generally. The Redeveloper agrees that,
subject to all the terms of this Agreement, (i) Duke has constructed Phases I, IIA, and IIC of the
Minimum Improvements and the Redeveloper Public Improvements on the Redevelopment
Property, the Adjacent Property and/or the Golden Valley Property, as the case may be; (ii) CPW
will construct or cause the construction of Central Park West Phases I through VI of the Minimum
Improvements on the Redevelopment Property or the Golden Valley Property, as the case may be;
(iii) all construction will be substantially in accordance with the Central Park West Master Site Plan
and approved Construction Plans and (iv) Redeveloper will at all times while Redeveloper owns
any Phase and through the Maturity Date operate and maintain, preserve and keep each Phase of the
Minimum Improvements, or cause each Phase, to be maintained, preserved and kept with the
appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof, in good repair and condition. The Authority and
the City shall have no obligation to operate or maintain the Minimum Improvements, except as
otherwise provided herein.
(b) Minimum Improvements. The Minimum Improvements consist of the following
constructed in phases, located as shown on the Master Site Plan and Central Park West Master Site
Plan (Schedule B) and in accordance with the Final PUD and Final Central Park West PUD:
Phase I (completed by Duke): Demolition of all buildings on the Redevelopment Property
(except the two existing restaurants on the Parcel at 5245 Wayzata Boulevard) and on the Golden
Valley Property; public utility relocation and construction work under 16th Street (to the extent
required for Phase I) ; soil correction and earthwork for the entire Redevelopment Property; and the
construction of 16th Street (which work also constitutes a portion of the Redeveloper Public
Improvements described in Section 4.4(a) hereof);
Phase IIA (completed by Duke): Approximately 350,000 square feet of retail, entertainment,
and restaurants; approximately 28,000 square feet of second story office space, certain public space
as described in Section 4.1(b) hereof, and all related parking structures; and the construction of
West End Boulevard as a private road; all as generally shown on the Master Site Plan on the
western portion of the redevelopment, such Phase IIA to be integrated with and connected to Phases
IIB, and III. Phase IIA includes any pedestrian connections and public gathering space located on
the Adjacent Property, as shown on the Master Site Plan.
Phase IIC (completed by Duke): multifamily rental housing with at least 100 units.
Central Park West Phase I: Approximately 199 units of multifamily housing to be
located in a multistory building with associated underground structured parking; reconstruction of
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Utica Avenue from approximately the south end of Outlot A, The Shops at West End to Wayzata
Boulevard, including landscape medians (as generally shown on the Public Improvements Plan) to
match the existing landscape medians on that portion of Utica Avenue south of 16th Street in the
City; and construction of a central, outdoor gathering space and public pedestrian and bicycle
connection, as described in Section 4.1(d)(5) hereof.
Central Park West Phase II: Approximately 164 units of multifamily housing to be located
in a multistory building with associated underground structured parking.
Central Park West Phase III: A 120 to 150 room hotel located on a portion of the
Redevelopment Property, with associated surface and underground structured parking located on
portions of the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property.
Central Park West Phase IV: Approximately 353,353 gross square feet of Class A office
located in a multistory building to be located adjacent to and integrated with Central Park West
Phases I-III, including underground structured parking and an adjacent, below/above grade,
multilevel parking garage primarily located on the Golden Valley Property; provided that CPW may
allocate gross square footage of Class A office space between Central Park West Phase IV and
Central Park West Phase V, but in no event may CPW construct more than 710,000 total gross
square feet of Class A office space.
Central Park West Phase V: Approximately 353,353 gross square feet of Class A office
located in a multistory building to be located adjacent to and integrated with Central Park West
Phases I-IV, including underground structured parking and an adjacent, below/above grade,
multilevel parking garage primarily located on the Golden Valley Property; provided that CPW may
allocate gross square footage of Class A office space between Central Park West Phase IV and
Central Park West Phase V, but in no event may CPW construct more than 710,000 total gross
square feet of Class A office space.
Central Park West Phase VI: A future Phase of development on that portion of the
Redevelopment Property described as Lot 2, Block 1, The Shops at West End, to be determined and
subject to terms mutually agreed upon by CPW and the Authority prior to submission of formal
planning applications to the City.
(c) Multifamily Housing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, multifamily
housing units in Central Park West Phases I and II combined may not exceed 400 units, and at least
11 units of the Central Park West Phase I and II housing will be reserved for individuals whose
income is 60% or less of area median gross income (the “Affordable Units”). The parties agree that
all Affordable Units in Central Park West Phase I and II will be located on the Redevelopment
Property. CPW acknowledges and understands that construction of multifamily housing in Central
Park West Phase I and II is contingent upon final approval of the Final Central Park West PUD (as
described in Section 3.1 hereof), and nothing in this Agreement constitutes approval by the City of
such PUD.
(d) Additional Covenants. In addition to any other requirements of this Agreement, the
Minimum Improvements must substantially comply with the Master Site Plan and Central Park
West Master Site Plan and with the Final PUD and Final Central Park West PUD, and must meet
the following specifications:
(1) CPW shall, for Central Park West Phases I-VI, comply with the City’s Green
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Building Policy adopted by the City and Authority on February 16, 2010, and as
such policy may be amended as of the date of issuance of a building permit for any
Phase. The core and shell of all Phases of Class A office facilities must meet either
current LEED or B3 certification requirements; provided that CPW shall have the
authority to choose which of these certification methods apply and shall also have
the right to select whatever certification standard LEED allows. CPW shall deliver
evidence of compliance with the applicable certification method to the City upon
receipt.
(2) The parties agree and understand that Phase IIA began construction before adoption
of the City’s Green Policy (referenced in clause (1) above), but that Phase IIA
incorporated various elements of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (“LEED”) rating system, as described in a letter from Duke to the Authority
dated May 11, 2010 on file in City Hall.
(3) CPW agrees to provide outdoor gathering places in Central Park West Phase I,
which will be as shown on the Central Park West Master Site Plan and will be in
accordance with the Final Central Park West PUD. The outdoor gathering place
shall include a plaza, green space, or other open space available for use by the
general public and incorporating features such as fountains, public art, street
furnishings, special lighting or other public amenities. Such space will be privately
owned, controlled and managed but available for use by the public, subject to such
protocols and scheduling as reasonably established by the owner of such Phase. As
a condition to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for Central Park West Phase I,
the City and CPW shall enter into a reasonably acceptable use agreement (a “Use
Agreement”), that will generally provide for notice and review by CPW of activities
requested by the City, and will describe the respective insurance and maintenance
obligations of the parties in connection with such activities.
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 7c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Issuance of a TIF Revenue Note – TowerLight Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax
Increment Revenue Note, Series 2015 to Wooddale Catered Living Owner, LP Totaling
$490,000.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA ratify the finding that the conditions required
for the issuance of the proposed TIF Revenue Note to Wooddale Catered Living Owner, LP
related to the TowerLight on Wooddale Avenue project have been met?
SUMMARY: On June 7, 2010, the EDA entered into an Updated Redevelopment Contract with
Wooddale Catered Living Owner, LP (Greco Development and “Redeveloper”) in which the
Redeveloper committed to acquire the 2 vacant parcels at the southeast corner of 36th Street and
Wooddale Avenue (specifically 3601 Wooddale Ave., and 5810 37th Street West), remediate the
contaminated soils, and prepare the 2-acre site for redevelopment. Upon completion, the
Redeveloper agreed to construct a five story, mixed-use, senior residential housing complex
(currently named “TowerLight on Wooddale Avenue”). In order to make the project financially
feasible, the EDA agreed in the Contract to reimburse the Redeveloper for a portion of the costs
associated with environmental remediation, site preparation, and construction of the underground
structured parking (collectively referred to as “Public Redevelopment Costs”) related to the
Redevelopment Property.
To reimburse the Public Redevelopment Costs incurred by Redeveloper, the EDA agreed to issue a
TIF Revenue Note to the Redeveloper in the maximum principal amount of $490,000. The Contract
states that the TIF Note will be issued when the Redeveloper has submitted to the EDA, and the
EDA certifies, that the required Public Redevelopment Costs were actually incurred by the
Redeveloper. Staff has reviewed the Public Redevelopment Costs submitted by the Redeveloper
and has verified that the Redeveloper incurred more than sufficient certified Public
Redevelopment Costs during construction of the project to warrant issuance of the Note. Given
that the Redeveloper has met this and other required conditions for the issuance of the Note, the
EDA/City Council is being asked to formally approve issuance of the TIF Note.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Issuance of the TIF Note will not require
any cash payments from the EDA or City. All costs associated with issuance of the Note
(Kennedy & Graven and Ehlers) are paid from gross proceeds of the tax increment.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and
diverse housing stock.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution of Approval
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager and EDA Executive Director
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DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: On June 7, 2010, the EDA entered into a Updated Redevelopment Contract
with Wooddale Catered Living Owner, LP (Greco Development and “Redeveloper”) in which
the Redeveloper committed to acquire 2 vacant parcels at the southeast corner of 36th Street and
Wooddale Avenue, remediate the contaminated soils, and prepare the 2-acre site for
redevelopment. In their place, the Redeveloper agreed to construct a five story, mixed use,
building with structured underground parking. The building was to consist of 115 senior
(independent and assisted living) units on the second through fifth floors, 10,000 SF of retail on
the first floor and a small outdoor public gathering area that would include public art. In order to
make the project financially feasible, the EDA agreed in the Redevelopment Contract to reimburse
the Redeveloper for a portion of the costs associated with contamination remediation, site
preparation, and underground structured parking related to the Redevelopment Property up to a
maximum of $490,000.
To reimburse the Public Redevelopment Costs incurred by Redeveloper, the EDA agreed to issue to
the Redeveloper a TIF revenue Note. The Contract states that the TIF Note will be issued when
the Redeveloper has submitted satisfactory written evidence to the EDA, and the EDA certifies,
that the above Public Redevelopment Costs were actually incurred by the Redeveloper. The
TowerLight building project was completed in the fall of 2012 but some of the stormwater
infrastructure related to the redevelopment was not satisfactorily completed until this fall. Staff
has reviewed the Public Redevelopment Costs submitted by the Redeveloper and has verified
that the Redeveloper has incurred more than sufficient certified Public Redevelopment Costs
within the project to warrant the issuance of the Note. Given that the Redeveloper has met this
and other required conditions under the Contract for the issuance of the Note, the EDA is being
asked to formally approve the issuance of the TIF Note.
The proposed Note will be issued in the maximum principal amount of $490,000 and will be
secured by available tax increment generated from the improved properties located within the
existing Elmwood Village Tax Increment Financing District. The Note will be “pay-as-you-go”
which is the desired financing method under the city's TIF Policy. The Note will bear interest at a
rate of 6.5%, and will have a term of approximately 5 years. Consistent with the City’s TIF Policy,
Fiscal Disparities will be taken from inside the district. A 5% administrative fee will be charged
to the district which is the EDA’s typical rate. To secure the Note, the Redeveloper signed a
Minimum Assessment Agreement which indicates that the minimum market value of the project
shall be $13,650,000 as of January 2, 2012. The subject property’s current assessed value is
$18,400,000.
The EDA acknowledges that the Redeveloper may assign the Note to third parties. The EDA
consents to such an assignment, conditioned upon receipt of an investment letter from such third
parties in a form reasonably acceptable to the EDA.
The Redeveloper acknowledged in the Redevelopment Contract that the EDA makes no
representations or warranties regarding the amount of Tax Increment, or that revenues pledged to
the Notes will be sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the Notes.
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ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF, AND
PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS, COVENANTS AND
DIRECTIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ITS TAX
INCREMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2013 TO
WOODDALE CATERED LIVING OWNER, LP.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority, St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “Authority”) as follows:
Section 1. Authorization; Award of Sale.
1.01. Authorization. The Authority and the City of St. Louis Park have heretofore
approved the establishment of its Elmwood Village Tax Increment Financing District (the “TIF
District”) within Redevelopment Project No. 1 (“Project”), and have adopted a tax increment
financing plan for the purpose of financing certain improvements within the Project.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.178, the Authority is authorized to issue and
sell its bonds for the purpose of financing a portion of the public development costs of the
Project. Such bonds are payable from all or any portion of revenues derived from the TIF
District and pledged to the payment of the bonds. The Authority hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interests of the Authority that it issue and sell its Tax Increment Revenue Note,
Series 2013 (the “Note”) for the purpose of financing certain public development costs of the
Project.
1.02. Issuance, Sale, and Terms of the Note. (a) The Authority hereby authorizes the
President and Executive Director to issue the Note in accordance with the Contract for Private
Redevelopment dated as of June 7, 2010, between the Authority and Wooddale Catered Living,
LLC, and approved on June 7, 2010 by the Authority, as amended (the “Agreement”), as
assigned to Wooddale Catered Living Owner, LP (the “Owner”). All capitalized terms in this
resolution have the meaning provided in the Agreement unless the context requires otherwise.
(b) The Note shall be issued in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $490,000 to
the Owner in consideration of certain eligible costs incurred by the Owner under the Agreement,
and shall bear interest at the lesser of 6.5% or the actual rate of financing obtained by the Owner,
from the date of issue per annum to the earlier of maturity or prepayment. The Note will be
issued in the principal amount of Public Redevelopment Costs submitted and approved in
accordance with Section 3.3 of the Agreement. The Note is secured by Available Tax Increment,
as further described in the form of the Note herein. The Authority hereby finds that the Owner
satisfied the contractual conditions precedent to issuance of the Note as of August 1, 2013, and
has determined to deliver the Note to the Owner upon approval of this Resolution, but
constructively as of August 1, 2013.
Section 2. Form of Note. The Note shall be in substantially the following form:
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UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
No. R-1 $490,000
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE NOTE
SERIES 2013
Date
Rate of Original Issue
6.5% August 1, 2013
The St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) for value
received, certifies that it is indebted and hereby promises to pay to Wooddale Catered Living
Owner, LP or registered assigns (the “Owner”), the principal sum of $490,000 and to pay interest
thereon at the rate of six and one-half percent (6.5%) per annum, solely from the sources and to
the extent set forth herein. Capitalized terms shall have the meanings provided in the Contract
for Private Redevelopment between the Authority and Wooddale Catered Living, LLC, dated as
of June 7, 2010, as amended (the “Agreement”), as assigned to the Owner, unless the context
requires otherwise.
1. Payments. Principal and interest (“Payments”) shall be paid on February 1, 2015
and each February 1 and August 1 thereafter to and including February 1, 2021 (“Payment
Dates”) in the amounts and from the sources set forth in Section 3 herein. Payments shall be
applied first to accrued interest, and then to unpaid principal.
Payments are payable by mail to the address of the Owner or such other address as the
Owner may designate upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Authority. Payments on this
Note are payable in any coin or currency of the United States of America which, on the Payment
Date, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.
2. Interest. Interest at the rate stated herein shall accrue on the unpaid principal,
commencing on the date of original issue, through and including February 1, 2015. Interest shall
be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days comprised of twelve 30-day months.
3. Available Tax Increment. (a) Payments on this Note are payable on each
Payment Date solely from and in the amount of Available Tax Increment, which shall mean, on
each Payment Date, Ninety-five percent (95%) of the Tax Increment attributable to the Minimum
Improvements and Redevelopment Property that is paid to the Authority by Hennepin County in
the six months preceding the Payment Date.
(b) The Authority shall have no obligation to pay principal of and interest on this
Note on each Payment Date from any source other than Available Tax Increment and the failure
of the Authority to pay the entire amount of principal or interest on this Note on any Payment
Date shall not constitute a default hereunder as long as the Authority pays principal and interest
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hereon to the extent of Available Tax Increment. The Authority shall have no obligation to pay
any unpaid balance of principal or accrued interest that may remain after the final Payment on
February 1, 2021.
4. Default. If on any Payment Date there has occurred and is continuing any Event
of Default under the Agreement, the Authority may withhold from payments hereunder under all
Available Tax Increment. If the Event of Default is thereafter cured in accordance with the
Agreement, the Available Tax Increment withheld under this Section shall be deferred and paid,
without interest thereon, within thirty (30) days after the Event of Default is cured. If the Event
of Default is not cured in a timely manner, the Authority may terminate this Note by written
notice to the Owner in accordance with the Agreement.
5. Prepayment. The principal sum and all accrued interest payable under this Note is
prepayable in whole or in part at any time by the Authority without premium or penalty. No
partial prepayment shall affect the amount or timing of any other regular Payment otherwise
required to be made under this Note.
6. Nature of Obligation. This Note is one of an issue in the total principal amount of
$490,000, issued to aid in financing certain public redevelopment costs and administrative costs
of a Project undertaken by the Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001
through 469.047, and is issued pursuant to an authorizing resolution (the “Resolution”) duly
adopted by the Authority on December 15, 2014, and pursuant to and in full conformity with the
Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174
to 469.179, as amended. This Note is a limited obligation of the Authority which is payable
solely from Available Tax Increment pledged to the payment hereof under the Resolution. This
Note and the interest hereon shall not be deemed to constitute a general obligation of the State of
Minnesota or any political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, the Authority.
Neither the State of Minnesota, nor any political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay the
principal of or interest on this Note or other costs incident hereto except out of Available Tax
Increment, and neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State of Minnesota or
any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on this
Note or other costs incident hereto.
7. Registration and Transfer. This Note is issuable only as a fully registered note
without coupons. As provided in the Resolution, and subject to certain limitations set forth
therein, this Note is transferable upon the books of the Authority kept for that purpose at the
principal office of the City Finance Director, by the Owner hereof in person or by such Owner’s
attorney duly authorized in writing, upon surrender of this Note together with a written
instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Authority, duly executed by the Owner. Upon such
transfer or exchange and the payment by the Owner of any tax, fee, or governmental charge
required to be paid by the Authority with respect to such transfer or exchange, there will be
issued in the name of the transferee a new Note of the same aggregate principal amount, bearing
interest at the same rate and maturing on the same dates.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.4(d) of the Agreement, this Note shall not be
transferred to any person or entity, unless the Authority has provided written consent to such
transfer and the Authority has been provided with an opinion of counsel or a certificate of the
transferor, in a form satisfactory to the Authority, that such transfer is exempt from registration
and prospectus delivery requirements of federal and applicable state securities laws.
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IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions, and things
required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota to be done, to exist, to happen,
and to be performed in order to make this Note a valid and binding limited obligation of the
Authority according to its terms, have been done, do exist, have happened, and have been
performed in due form, time and manner as so required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Commissioners of the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority have caused this Note to be executed with the manual signatures of its
President and Executive Director, all as of the Date of Original Issue specified above.
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Executive Director President
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REGISTRATION PROVISIONS
The ownership of the unpaid balance of the within Note is registered in the bond register
of the City Finance Director, in the name of the person last listed below.
Date of
Registration
Registered Owner
Signature of
City Controller
_________, 2014 Wooddale Catered Living Owner,
LP
Federal Tax I.D No. 27-128067
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Section 3. Terms, Execution and Delivery.
3.01. Denomination, Payment. The Note shall be issued as a single typewritten note
numbered R-1.
The Note shall be issuable only in fully registered form. Principal of and interest on the
Note shall be payable by check or draft issued by the Registrar described herein.
3.02. Dates; Interest Payment Dates. Principal of and interest on the Note shall be
payable by mail to the owner of record thereof as of the close of business on the fifteenth day of
the month preceding the Payment Date, whether or not such day is a business day.
3.03. Registration. The Authority hereby appoints the City Controller to perform the
functions of registrar, transfer agent and paying agent (the “Registrar”). The effect of
registration and the rights and duties of the Authority and the Registrar with respect thereto shall
be as follows:
(a) Register. The Registrar shall keep at its office a bond register in which the
Registrar shall provide for the registration of ownership of the Note and the registration of
transfers and exchanges of the Note.
(b) Transfer of Note. Upon surrender for transfer of the Note duly endorsed by the
registered owner thereof or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer, in form reasonably
satisfactory to the Registrar, duly executed by the registered owner thereof or by an attorney duly
authorized by the registered owner in writing, the Registrar shall authenticate and deliver, in the
name of the designated transferee or transferees, a new Note of a like aggregate principal amount
and maturity, as requested by the transferor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Note shall not
be transferred to any person other than an affiliate, or other related entity, of the Owner unless
the Authority has been provided with an opinion of counsel or a certificate of the transferor, in a
form satisfactory to the Authority, that such transfer is exempt from registration and prospectus
delivery requirements of federal and applicable state securities laws. The Registrar may close
the books for registration of any transfer after the fifteenth day of the month preceding each
Payment Date and until such Payment Date.
(c) Cancellation. The Note surrendered upon any transfer shall be promptly
cancelled by the Registrar and thereafter disposed of as directed by the Authority.
(d) Improper or Unauthorized Transfer. When the Note is presented to the Registrar
for transfer, the Registrar may refuse to transfer the same until it is satisfied that the endorsement
on such Note or separate instrument of transfer is legally authorized. The Registrar shall incur
no liability for its refusal, in good faith, to make transfers which it, in its judgment, deems
improper or unauthorized.
(e) Persons Deemed Owners. The Authority and the Registrar may treat the person in
whose name the Note is at any time registered in the bond register as the absolute owner of the
Note, whether the Note shall be overdue or not, for the purpose of receiving payment of, or on
account of, the principal of and interest on such Note and for all other purposes, and all such
payments so made to any such registered owner or upon the owner’s order shall be valid and
effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability of the Authority upon such Note to the extent of the
sum or sums so paid.
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(f) Taxes, Fees and Charges. For every transfer or exchange of the Note, the
Registrar may impose a charge upon the owner thereof sufficient to reimburse the Registrar for
any tax, fee, or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such transfer or
exchange.
(g) Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Note. In case any Note shall become
mutilated or be lost, stolen, or destroyed, the Registrar shall deliver a new Note of like amount,
maturity dates and tenor in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation of such mutilated
Note or in lieu of and in substitution for such Note lost, stolen, or destroyed, upon the payment
of the reasonable expenses and charges of the Registrar in connection therewith; and, in the case
the Note lost, stolen, or destroyed, upon filing with the Registrar of evidence satisfactory to it
that such Note was lost, stolen, or destroyed, and of the ownership thereof, and upon furnishing
to the Registrar of an appropriate bond or indemnity in form, substance, and amount satisfactory
to it, in which both the Authority and the Registrar shall be named as obligees. The Note so
surrendered to the Registrar shall be cancelled by it and evidence of such cancellation shall be
given to the Authority. If the mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed Note has already matured or
been called for redemption in accordance with its terms, it shall not be necessary to issue a new
Note prior to payment.
3.04. Preparation and Delivery. The Note shall be prepared under the direction of the
Executive Director and shall be executed on behalf of the Authority by the signatures of its
President and Executive Director. In case any officer whose signature shall appear on the Note
shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the Note, such signature shall nevertheless be
valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until
delivery. When the Note has been so executed, it shall be delivered by the Executive Director to
the Owner thereof in accordance with the Agreement.
Section 4. Security Provisions.
4.01. Pledge. The Authority hereby pledges to the payment of the principal of and
interest on the Note all Available Tax Increment as defined in the Note.
Available Tax Increment shall be applied to payment of the principal of and interest on the Note
in accordance with the terms of the form of Note set forth in Section 2 of this resolution.
4.02. Bond Fund. Until the date the Note is no longer outstanding and no principal
thereof or interest thereon (to the extent required to be paid pursuant to this resolution) remains
unpaid, the Authority shall maintain a separate and special “Bond Fund” to be used for no
purpose other than the payment of the principal of and interest on the Note. The Authority
irrevocably agrees to appropriate to the Bond Fund on or before each Payment Date the
Available Tax Increment received during the six-month period preceding such Payment Date.
Any Available Tax Increment remaining in the Bond Fund shall be transferred to the Authority’s
account for the TIF District upon the termination of the Note in accordance with its terms.
4.03. Additional Obligations. The Authority will issue no other obligations secured in
whole or in part by Available Tax Increment unless such pledge is on a subordinate basis to the
pledge on the Note.
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 7c) Page 10
Title: Issuance of a TIF Revenue Note – TowerLight Project
Section 5. Certification of Proceedings.
5.01. Certification of Proceedings. The officers of the Authority are hereby authorized
and directed to prepare and furnish to the Owner of the Note certified copies of all proceedings
and records of the Authority, and such other affidavits, certificates, and information as may be
required to show the facts relating to the legality and marketability of the Note as the same
appear from the books and records under their custody and control or as otherwise known to
them, and all such certified copies, certificates, and affidavits, including any heretofore
furnished, shall be deemed representations of the Authority as to the facts recited therein.
Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority December 15, 2014
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 7d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2015 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing the proposed
levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, and
approval of the 2015 Final HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal year 2015.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA desire to continue to levy the full 0.0185% of
estimated market value allowable for HRA purposes of $953,238, which is an increase of $3,879
or approximately 0.41% from 2014?
SUMMARY: HRA Levy proceeds are used for infrastructure improvements in redevelopment
areas. Thus far, some of the HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies,
analyses for future improvement projects and are currently paying for the City’s share of
Highway 7 and Louisiana. By law, these funds could also be used for other housing and
redevelopment purposes, but they are committed to funding Highway 7 and Louisiana until 2021
based on the current Long Range Financial Management Plan. Given the significant
infrastructure needs facing the City in the future, staff recommends the HRA Levy continue at
the maximum allowed by law for the 2015 budget year. The HRA Levy cannot exceed 0.0185%
of the estimated market value of the City. Therefore, staff has calculated the maximum HRA
Levy for 2015 to be $953,238 based on data from Hennepin County which is a $3,879 increase
or approximately 0.41% from the 2014 HRA Levy of $949,359. The EDA is allowed to
authorize the HRA levy and then forward this recommendation to the City Council. Council
action is required before certification, which is also scheduled to occur on December 15, 2014.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed levy will help support
infrastructure in redevelopment areas and possible affordable housing initiatives.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: EDA Resolution
2015 HRA Levy Final Budget
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, EDA Deputy Executive Director/Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director and City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 7d) Page 2
Title: 2015 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
AUTHORIZING THE FINAL LEVY OF
A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES,
SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL
OF A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of
the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, of the HRA Act permits the Authority to
levy and collect a special benefit levy of up to .0185 percent of estimated market value in the
City upon all taxable real property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to levy a special benefit levy in the amount of up to
.0185 percent of estimated market value in the City for taxes payable in 2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.065, the Authority is required
to adopt a proposed budget and a proposed tax levy and submit the same to the County Auditor
by September 15; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has before it for its consideration a copy of a proposed budget
for its operations for the fiscal year 2015 and the amount of the proposed levy for collection in
2015 shall be based on this budget and the long range financial management plan, subject to any
adjustments in the budget as finally approved prior to certification of the final special benefit
levy.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority:
1. The proposed budget for the operations of the Authority in fiscal year 2015, as
presented for consideration by the City Council, is hereby in all respects approved, subject to
final approval by the Authority before certification of the tax levy under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 275.07.
2. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to file the proposed
budget with the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6.
3. The proposed special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
469.033, Subdivision 6, is hereby approved in a maximum amount equal to .0185 percent of
estimated market value in City of St. Louis Park, currently estimated to be $5,152,637,838 with
respect to taxes payable in calendar year 2015, subject to final approval by the Authority before
certification of the special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.07.
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 7d) Page 3
Title: 2015 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
4. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to seek the approval by
resolution of the City Council of the levy of special benefit taxes payable in 2015 and to take
such other actions as are necessary to bring before the Board the final budget and levy to be sent
to the county auditor on or before five working days after December 20, 2014.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 15, 2014
Executive Director President
Attest:
Secretary
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 7d) Page 4
Title: 2015 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
HRA Levy
2015 Preliminary Budget
December 15, 2014
2013 2014 2015
Actual Budget Proposed Budget
Revenues:
Property Tax Levy 899,390$ 949,359$ 953,238$
Market Value Homestead Credit 2 - -
Interest Income 14,029 4,221 -
Transfer In from Development Fund - 5,000,000 -
Total Revenue 913,421$ 5,953,580$ 953,238$
Expenditures:
Infrastructure Projects 3,552,017$ 5,220,000$ 2,027,403$
Services and Other Charges 4,708 51,369 52,577
Transfer Out to Development Fund 1,000,000
Total Expenditures 3,556,725$ 5,271,369$ 3,079,980$
Beginning Fund Balance 4,777,369$ 2,134,065$ 2,816,276$
Net Change in Fund Balance (2,643,304)$ 682,211$ (2,126,742)$
Ending Fund Balance 2,134,065$ 2,816,276$ 689,534$
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 7e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Fund Transfers and Interfund Loan
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing fund transfers.
• Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution approving an interfund loan.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
• Does the EDA desire to approve the proposed fund transfers from the Park Center TIF
District to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund and from the Development Fund to the Hwy
7 Corporate Center TIF District?
• Does the EDA desire to approve the interfund loan from the Development Fund to the
Housing Rehabilitation Fund?
SUMMARY: Fund transfers are recommended from the Park Center TIF District to the
Housing Rehabilitation Fund and from the Development Fund to the Hwy 7 Corporate Center
TIF District. An interfund loan is also proposed from the Development Fund to the Housing
Rehabilitation Fund.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Tax increment generated by the Park
Center TIF District can be used to fund eligible housing programs, and all previous obligations in
this district have been satisfied. A transfer of $110,000 is proposed in 2014 from the Park Center
TIF District to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund. Annual transfers of available Park Center
increment will be recommended going forward to provide additional funding for eligible housing
program expenditures in the Housing Rehabilitation Fund.
A one-time transfer is necessary from the Development Fund to the Hwy 7 Corporate Center TIF
District to correct a previous salary allocation where expenses were inadvertently charged to the
TIF District. This causes the district to have a negative cash balance after the 2/1 and 8/1 Pay As
You Go note payments are made each year. The expenses should have been correctly paid by
the Development Fund. A transfer of $47,356 is recommended from the Development Fund to
the Hwy 7 Corporate Center TIF District in 2014 to make this correction.
As discussed in the past, the Housing Rehabilitation Fund continues to have funding challenges.
An interfund loan is necessary to have in place in the event that the Housing Rehabilitation Fund
should run a cash deficit at the end of 2014 or in a future year. Staff proposes that the EDA
approve an interfund loan resolution from the Development Fund to the Housing Rehabilitation
Fund in an amount not to exceed $500,000. The Housing Rehabilitation Fund will repay any
funds borrowed from the Development Fund with 4% interest when sufficient resources are
available.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: EDA Resolutions
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 7e) Page 2
Title: Fund Transfers and Interfund Loan
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND TRANSFERS
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority has created various special purpose
funds; and
WHEREAS, fund transfers may be required to reallocate amounts between funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the St.
Louis Park Economic Development Authority:
Approval is hereby given to the Controller to make fund transfers as shown.
Transferring Fund Receiving Fund Amount
Park Center TIF District Housing Rehabilitation Fund $ 110,000
Development Fund Hwy 7 Corporate Center TIF
District
$ 47,356
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 15, 2014
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 7e) Page 3
Title: Fund Transfers and Interfund Loan
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority has created various special purpose
funds; and
WHEREAS, interfund loans may be authorized to other funds as necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the St.
Louis Park Economic Development Authority:
1. The following interfund loan is approved from the Development Fund as needed:
Loan From Loan To Maximum Loan
Development Fund Housing Rehabilitation Fund $ 500,000
2. Such loan is to be repaid with 4% interest when sufficient resources are available.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 15, 2014
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
The meeting convened 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), Senior Engineering Project Manager (Mr.
Sullivan), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Director of Engineering (Ms. Heiser),
Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Communications & Marketing Coordinator
(Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Staple).
Guest: None.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – December 8 and 15, 2014
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed study session agenda for December 8th and the proposed
study session agenda for December 15th. He stated that it has been the practice to not hold the
second study session of the month during December and confirmed that the December 22nd
meeting will be canceled.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she has been approached with two proposals regarding
smoking, specifically whether e-cigarettes should be banned in a similar method to cigarettes and
the second regarding second hand smoke. She requested that the Council discuss those items in
a future study session.
Councilmember Hallfin stated that he has also heard the complaint regarding second hand smoke
and was willing to consider discussing the issue at a future study session.
Councilmember Brausen stated that he would like to see the Council discuss green technologies
and sustainability discussed at a future study session. The Council supported that direction on a
visioning level to discuss as a topic for the annual retreat.
Mr. Harmening stated that he could obtain an update from the Environmental and Sustainability
Commission, as well.
Councilmember Mavity stated that there is a petition circling requesting that the designation as a
Municipal State Aid (MSA) be removed from 38th Street and she had been asked to bring the
issue forward. The consensus of the Council was not to discuss that item further at this time.
2. Southwest LRT Update
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report. She provided estimated design costs and timelines for
the Xenwood station along with the estimated construction costs.
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Councilmember Mavity referenced the bridge structure identified in the SPO budget and
questioned if that would be a pedestrian bridge.
Ms. McMonigal explained that the City would have to pay for the design but the Metropolitan
(Met) Council would design the bridge, which would accommodate the train. She confirmed that
this would also accommodate bicycle and pedestrian access and trail connection.
Mr. Harmening explained that Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County are partnering to
provide the grade-separated trail under Wooddale.
Councilmember Sanger questioned if the initial design costs would be funded through the TIF
District.
Ms. McMonigal stated that depending upon the type of development that would occur in those
areas, some of the funds could be generated from the TIF District that would be created.
Councilmember Brausen asked for additional detail on which properties are developable
surrounding the station areas.
Ms. McMonigal identified the potential development opportunities nearby the station locations.
Councilmember Mavity proposed that the City move forward on the issue of the Xenwood
station, contingent upon the finalizing of a final package.
It was the consensus of the City Council to continue to move forward on the design plans for
Xenwood station as proposed.
Councilmember Brausen stated that he is not committing to the full project but simply the design
phase at this point.
Councilmember Sanger referenced the EDA owned land near some of the station locations and
stated that she is not interested in giving land to the Met Council, noting that if the Met Council
needs the land they could purchase the land.
Ms. McMonigal presented the Beltline station plans along with the estimated design costs and
timeline as well as the estimated construction costs.
Councilmember Mavity questioned if the City would have any further input into the design that
will not be funded by the City.
Mr. Sullivan stated that the project office is working with Hennepin County as the lead
municipality, noting that the City has been working to provide input.
Councilmember Mavity stated that she is opposed to the design. She stated that the residents put
a large amount of effort into developing the Beltline design guidelines for this area and
questioned which aspects of those guidelines are even being considered. She did not remember
when this Council decided that this is the plan that they wanted and questioned why the other
options were not included in this plan. She asked for additional information on the input that
was received from the public process.
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Councilmember Spano clarified that the Council did not decide on this plan and explained that
this is the design that the Met Council has presented. He stated that it was his understanding that
the Council would like to place additional options for this location as a top priority.
Ms. McMonigal explained that staff discussed several things during the design guidelines and
circulation plan. She stated that the decision regarding frontage road access for Nordic Ware
trucks had not been made at this time.
Councilmember Sanger asked that staff review the various improvements requested for the area
and provides a sense of priority for those options, specifically which items would need to be
completed now compared to later. She questioned if the City has the ability to deny the design
plans and whether that would provide an opportunity to further negotiate this area.
Mr. Harmening advised that the surface lot was included in the base plan. He explained that the
City is asking for the additional items, not the Met Council. It was noted that the surface lot was
already approved through municipal consent for the base plan.
Councilmember Lindberg stated that in his opinion this plan must be approved in order to obtain
the backage road to facilitate development. He explained that the reality between municipal
consent for this regional transit project and now is that the City must now make decisions to
spend local tax dollars in order to build this project correctly.
It was the consensus of the City Council to continue to move forward on the design plans for
Beltline as proposed.
Ms. McMonigal shared four potential station platform designs that will be presented at the SW
Corridor Management Committee Meeting next week.
She explained that the Master Funding Agreement will be the mechanism for exchanging funds.
She stated that a draft of that agreement is not yet available but believed that it would come
before the Council in the next month.
She advised that two Committees will be restarting including the Business Advisory Committee
and the Citizens Advisory Committee. She stated that she did ask the level of interest from
previous members.
It was the consensus of the Council to post the Committee positions to the general public, ask
interested existing and previous members to reapply, and to interview the applicants.
3. West End Redevelopment Update
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report related to the proposed Central Park West Master Plan. He
believed the Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract will come before the Council on
December 15th.
Councilmember Mavity commended this plan for their thought towards pedestrian and traffic
flow.
Mr. Harmening discussed the electronic communication aspects of the project including the
location of fiber connections.
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Councilmember Sanger noted that this plan has been changed from the original and development
will now be split further with Golden Valley and questioned the tax implications that would
have. She referenced the timeline for construction of the parking ramps and confirmed that
adequate parking would be provided throughout the first phases of the project.
Ms. McMonigal noted that the Planning Commission did discuss parking and advised that the
plan would be tweaked slightly to ensure adequate parking will be provided throughout each
phase of the project.
Councilmember Brausen referenced certain aspects of the project including the 11 units of
affordable housing, hoping that those units would all be located in St. Louis Park. He also
questioned whether the apartment building split by the city boundaries would be entirely located
in one city or split, for mailing and voting purposes. He also inquired as to how the privately
owned public open space would operate.
Mr. Hunt provided details as to how the privately owned public open space would operate..
Councilmember Lindberg stated that he would like to see the hotel developed as soon as possible
and not limited by the construction of parking ramps.
Councilmember Mavity referenced a pedestrian crossing at a blind intersection and wanted to
ensure that was adequately marked and safe.
4. City Manager’s 2014 Performance Evaluation
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report with options for the evaluation.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she would like to see the supervisory skills evaluated over the
outcome of the goals.
Commissioner Brausen confirmed that Mr. Harmening would find the more formal evaluation
beneficial.
Councilmember Mavity stated that she would be in favor of using a multi-year approach, using
the 360 degree tool only every four years or so.
Councilmember Sanger stated that if Mr. Harmening desires the 360-degree review she would be
in agreement but stated that it probably is not necessary because of the great performance of the
City Manager.
Mr. Harmening stated that the City Council is doing a lot right now and he would like to have a
discussion with the Council in order to determine the most important items the Council should be
focusing on in the next two to three years. He noted that he had a similar discussion with the
City staff recently.
Councilmember Mavity stated that if time would be better spent on other items she did not see
the purpose of doing the 360-degree review this year.
Councilmember Brausen stated that he would find it beneficial to have the input of staff.
Mr. Harmening stated that all other staff receive an evaluation on an annual basis.
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It was the consensus of the City Council to review the performance of the City Manager in a
similar method to what has been done in the past.
4. 2015 City Council Workshop
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report. He confirmed that the Council could discuss the
priority focus for the next few years, and also in that regard to review the input that has been
received from staff on that issue.
Councilmember Spano stated that the Council frequently talks about large scale and small scale,
often shifting to the smaller scale. He suggested that the Council engages in the discussion
regarding what future residents will desire in a city. He stated that he would like the Council to
consider what the future generation of residents will desire in the future rather than focusing just
on what is happening now.
Councilmember Sanger stated that the Council must also consider the residents here now,
including seniors, to ensure that there are residents in the future. She stated that she would also
like to discuss the potential community center and an overall financial picture.
Commissioner Brausen agreed that the Council should consider goals setting and discussions for
the future.
Mayor Jacobs confirmed that some team building could take place on Thursday night and then
discussions could focus on large-scale visions. He agreed that it would be beneficial to have the
input of the younger generation and to have a long range visioning discussions.
Councilmember Mavity stated that it would also be beneficial to have more information
regarding long-term financial stability for the City including the implications that certain items,
such as a community center, would have. She believed that item could be relatively short with a
written report provided in advance.
Mr. Harmening suggested that Thursday night be reserved for governance and relational
learning, which are very beneficial activities.
Councilmember Brausen stated that he would also like to hear the goals of the department heads.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she would also like to see comparative information to other
cities in terms of long-term financial plans.
Councilmember Hallfin stated that perhaps a Subcommittee should be formed with some staff
members in order to better set the agenda for the retreat.
Councilmembers Brausen, Sanger, and Mavity volunteered to join the Subcommittee.
Communications (verbal)
None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Title: Study Session Minutes of November 24, 2014
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
6. Friends of the Arts Update
7. October 2014 Monthly Financial Report
8. Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy Proposal
9. East Triangle Neighborhood Redevelopment Update
10. Update on 40th and France
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Minutes: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 1, 2014
The meeting convened at 7:00 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) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Staple).
Guest: None.
1. Council Overview of National League of Cities Conference
Councilmember Hallfin presented an overview of the National League of Cities Conference,
including an affordable housing tour. He explained that their affordable housing was more
project based than the scattered site approach that Saint Louis Park uses. He noted that one site
was located near the Community College and was age limited for those 16-24.
Councilmember Spano stated that during the tour he spoke with a councilmember from a
southern state specifically regarding a buyout clause for affordable housing, where a developer
could “buy out” affordable units by placing a set amount into a fund. He stated that the other
councilmember recommended not using that “buy out” option as in her experience, developers
will simply use that option the majority of the time.
Councilmember Hallfin stated that in regard to parking, there was a statement made that parking
does not need to be a huge focus because banks will not fund a project that they do not think is
successful. He stated that perhaps the City does not need to regulate parking for developments in
the current manner because some millennials are choosing not to have vehicles.
Councilmember Spano agreed that there was a clear statement that millennials do not view
ownership and property (e.g., vehicles) in the same manner as people in other generations. He
stated that the young people in attendance voiced their desire to be heard.
Councilmember Brausen echoed the comments regarding millennials and their views on
ownership. He stated that the idea had been discussed that planning should also focus on what
that generation will want in their city in the future. He stated that he also attended breakout
sessions on LED lighting; open data to public engagement; long-term fiscal health; green
infrastructure; and energy efficiency.
Councilmember Spano stated that he did not believe the breakout sessions this year were as good
as the previous year, although he did find the session on data in driving better communities to be
very interesting.
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Councilmember Hallfin stated that he really enjoyed the breakout session titled Creating
Inclusive Communities.
Councilmember Spano noted that they also visited the Johnson Presidential Museum, which the
three Councilmembers found to be phenomenal.
Communications (verbal)
None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
2. Draft Hennepin County Bike Plan
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Minutes: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 1, 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), Controller (Mr. Swanson), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Staple).
Guests: Mark Ruff, Ehlers.
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations – None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes October 20, 2014
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. Study Session Meeting Minutes October 27, 2014
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes November 3, 2014
Councilmember Brausen noted on page three, following the first sentence, the following
statement should be added, “He thanked the hockey association for their willingness to
make a substantial donation and inquired if they would be willing to increase that
donation to 50 percent of project cost.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
3d. Special Session Meeting Minutes November 10, 2014
Councilmember Spano noted on page five, the third paragraph from the bottom, it should
state, “…time off after the birth. The policy should also be supportive of same sex
couples desire to have and/or adopt children.”
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 3c) Page 2
Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2014
The minutes were approved as amended.
3e. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014
Councilmember Sanger noted on page three, the fourth paragraph, it should state,
“…because of reimbursement process through developed by the State in response to the
Affordable Care Act.”
Councilmember Spano noted on page three, the third paragraph, it should state, “He
questioned what the vision of was…”
The minutes were approved as amended.
3f. City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014
Councilmember Hallfin noted on page five, following the third paragraph, the following
sentence should be deleted, “Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin closed the public hearing.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of October 25 through
November 21, 2014.
4b. Accept for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2014
4c. Accept for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2014
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to
approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions – None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing – 2015 Proposed Budget, Tax Levies and Truth in Taxation
Public Hearing
Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and explained that this is an informational
meeting to provide information on the budget process and proposed levies and to obtain
public input before action is taken on December 15th. He reviewed the 2014 adopted
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Title: City Council Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2014
budget and 2015 proposed budget. He advised that the general fund has eight main types
of revenue sources, with the largest portion (69 percent) generated from property taxes
which is proposed at $22,400,000 for 2015. He compared the 2014 adopted budget to the
2015 proposed budget noting an estimated 7.22 percent increase in revenues, which will
create a total of $32,600,000, which is an increase of $2,200,000. He reviewed the
general fund expenditures including general government, public safety, operations and
recreation and non-departmental. He reviewed the tax levy allocation, which has a
proposed increase of 5.50 percent. He provided key dates in the tax process including the
time a taxable market value is set for property in January, the mailing of valuation notices
in March, the City Board of Equalization meeting in April or May, the Hennepin County
Board of Equalization in June, and values established for preliminary property tax
notices, which are mailed in November. He reported that across all jurisdictions 41
percent of residential property owners will see a decrease in their property taxes while 93
percent of businesses will see a decrease in their property taxes. He stated that the City
ranks 16th out of 45 for city residential property taxes in Hennepin County, noting that a
lower ranking equates to lower property taxes.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Steve May referenced the 5.5 percent increase which he believed to be double the growth
rate of the economy. He recognized that this is late in the process but asked that the
Council consider something going forward that would be attached to the growth of the
economy. He stated that sometimes the Council needs to draw the line and not consider
everything that residents ask of them, as that accounts for additional staff time. He asked
that the Council obtain input for those businesses that would be impacted by a
community center. He appreciated the good work of the Council and for their time
tonight.
Pat Nelson stated that he has lived in his home for 25 years and has been in the city since
1962. He stated that in that time City taxes have quadrupled, which is well past the
growth of the economy. He stated that the utility value of his home has not changed and
did not believe that the wages of residents have increased by 5.5 percent in the past year.
He stated that he is in the group of residents that will see a change of more than 10
percent for his property taxes. He stated that if the citizens do not become more engaged,
the proposed increases will continue on this trend. He asked how the community can
address the rapid growth in City services that are not supported by resident wages. He
asked how he could get involved in the budget process at an earlier time.
Mayor Jacob stated that discussions begin around June of each year. He recognized the
point made by the residents.
Councilmember Sanger noted that some of the increase is due to aging infrastructure.
Councilmember Mavity asked for a better explanation on why some residents will see a
decrease in taxes while others will see an increase.
Mr. Swanson explained that a larger tax base is created through development, noting that
properties that had valuations that did not change will see a decrease in their property tax
while properties that have a valuation that increased following the recession will see an
increase in their taxes.
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Mr. Harmening stated that the budget process does not tie together the taxable value or
tax rate, explaining that the City views the budget independent from the tax rate. He
stated for taxes payable in 2015 the value of commercial and business property stayed
mainly flat, which is why that property tax rate is mainly decreasing while residential
property values increased, which in turn increased the property tax rate.
Mr. Nelson questioned why the tax rate is tied to the value of a property, as his wages and
use of City services have not increased.
Mr. Harmening stated that situation is a product of the property tax process developed by
the State Legislature. He agreed that someone may be asset rich but income poor and
acknowledged that may not work out well.
Councilmember Mavity stated that cities do not have the ability to tax income as the State
does; the City can only tax property.
Councilmember Sanger explained that over the years more and more costs have been
passed along to cities.
Councilmember Spano stated that he and two other Councilmembers attended a national
conference in Texas and had the opportunity to speak with people from across the nation.
He noted that although the City has creative funding sources for road improvements,
other than simply assessments, but also recognized the aging infrastructure of the City.
He stated that the Council always considers the cost of projects to residents and the
impact that could have on taxes, noting that is why the community center discussions
have been placed on hold.
Stan Jurgenson, West Ridge Lane, confirmed that 41 percent of residents will see a
decrease in taxes but meanwhile the median tax rate for the City is 5.5 percent. He stated
that appears that a different taxing mechanism is dropping their tax rate, not the City.
Mr. Swanson explained that the average home value increased from around $204,700 to
$217,600.
Mr. Jurgenson stated that if a business tax rate increases, they will pass that cost on to the
consumer and if someone owns a rental property, they will pass that increase on to their
renters. He stated that the 5.5 percent increase proposed for the tax rate is well above the
1.7 percent increase that individuals will see. He stated that people will then have to
spend less money on other items in order to afford that increase. He stated that utility
charges are increasing 4.6 percent and the franchise fees are also proposed for increase.
He noted that all these increases have an impact and questioned where residents will gain
the funds for that as the tax rate is increasing faster than the economic growth rate.
Mr. Harmening appreciated the comments made by Mr. Jurgenson and recognized that
there are limitations on what people can pay in property taxes. He asked that residents
consider not just one year of tax rates but review a larger picture as there were large
property tax decreases for properties that occurred during the recession.
Mr. Jurgenson cautioned the City against spending more than what resident budgets can
allow.
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Mr. Harmening stated that he would be happy to review information with Mr. Jurgenson.
He noted that in 2003, all local government aid was lost and spending was cut because
the City could not fund what they had been able to.
Patty Carlson stated that she is on a fixed income and has been in the City for 38 years.
She asked that the Council consider what is necessary for the City and not just nice,
noting that she was pleased that the community center is on hold. She questioned
whether items such as dredging Bass Lake and building a boardwalk are necessary. She
stated that her street was not swept this year or last year. She appreciated the work of the
Council.
Mayor Jacobs asked that residents with any questions or input contact City staff prior to
the meeting on December 15th when action will be taken.
Councilmember Brausen encouraged residents from Ward 4 to contact himself with
concerns about the budget. He stated that the Council is spending 2.2 percent on staff
wages in order to be competitive and keep the best staff and is also investing in aging
infrastructure.
Councilmember Mavity referenced the statement that 5.5 percent is double the growth
rate of the economy and appreciated the input. She stated that in the past years the City is
and continues to be an attractive place for business to be and to invest in. She questioned
the business investment in the City and how that compares to other cities.
Mr. Harmening stated that building permits pulled is one method to measure that
investment, noting that the City will be in the range of $120,000,000 this year, which is
higher than had been estimated. He agreed that the City has, and continues to be, an
attractive location for business providing an example of the reuse of the Novartis
building.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
Informational; no action required.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Award Sale of 2014A G.O. Bonds for Sidewalks and Trails and Utilities –
Resolution No. 14-170
Mr. Swanson presented the staff report regarding the bond sale for the 2014A bonds for
sidewalks, trails and utilities. He stated that a bond sale occurred at 11:00 a.m. this
morning.
Mark Ruff, Ehlers, presented the results of the bond sale today. He stated that the City is
able to achieve low rates because of the AAA rating, noting that there are less than 20
cities in Minnesota that have an AAA rating. He stated that the increased property
values, the ability to maintain reserves during the recession and a low level of debt
contributed to the AAA rating. He reviewed the bids that were received and recognized
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the winning bid, noting that there was national interest in the bonds. He reported that the
City was able to achieve an additional $250,000 in proceeds with a lower than estimated
interest rate. He congratulated the City and recommended approval of the bonds.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to Adopt
Resolution No. 14-170 Awarding Sale of $10,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2014A.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications – None
None.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Award of the 2015 Arts and Culture Grants
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing award of the 2015 St.
Louis Park Arts and Culture Grants.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Do the proposed grant projects help further the City Councils
Strategic Direction related to arts and culture?
SUMMARY: The Council has supported the Arts and Culture Grant program since its inception
in 2006. The grant application for 2015 was released in May with an August 8 deadline. This
process allows grantees one full year to complete their projects. Each year the Arts & Culture
Grant Committee offers a grant to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges
between artists and communities, engages people in creative learning, and promotes artistic
production and cultural experiences in St. Louis Park. This program is funded through the city’s
budget process ($16,000). St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts provides technical assistance.
The review committee is comprised of the St. Louis Park Community Foundation, Friends of the
Arts, city staff, and community members. They reviewed the applications and identified
applicants whose proposals best met the objectives and are compatible with the Council’s
strategic direction for arts, culture and community aesthetics. For the 2015 grant process, three
applications were received and the following two were recommended for approval.
The Park Theater Company: St. Louis Park’s Community Theater: $4,700 to be used for
the premier production of “Buffalo Child” an original play written by longtime St. Louis Park
resident Jim McDonough Jr. Seven Performances are scheduled for November 2015.
Sabes Jewish Community Center Performing Arts: $3,500 for the regional premier of
“Leah’s Train” by Karen Hartman, performing at the Sabes Jewish Community Center in
February 2015, in collaboration with 20% Theatre Company.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This program is funded from the Housing
Rehab Fund. The total amount granted for art projects in 2015 will be $8,200.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to promoting an integrating arts,
culture and community aesthetics in all City initiatives, including implementation where
appropriate.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Lisa Abernathy, Recreation Coordinator
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Award of the 2015 Arts and Culture Grants
RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF ST. LOUIS PARK
ARTS & CULTURE GRANTS TO THE PARK THEATER COMPANY AND SABES
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park created this program in 2006 with the assistance
of Friends of the Arts and the St. Louis Park Community Foundation to create and support a
grant program to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists and
communities, engage people in creative learning, and promote artistic production and cultural
experiences in St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, three applicants responded to the call for proposals and were evaluated by a
committee comprised of representatives of the St. Louis Park Community Foundation, Friends of
the Arts, city staff, and community members; and
WHEREAS, the committee recommends the City Council fund two (2) grant proposals
for a total of $8,200.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, authorizes execution of grant agreements with the following organizations
based on the review committee’s recommendations and the applicants’ proposals.
1. The Park Theater Company is awarded a maximum of $4,700.
2. Sabes Jewish Community Center Performing Arts is awarded a maximum of $3,500.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Assignment & Assumption of Redevelopment Contract - Duke Realty Limited
Partnership and Central Park West, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt the Resolution approving the Assignment and
Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Central
Park West, LLC.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council find that the Assignment and Assumption of
the Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Central Park West,
LLC (DLC Residential, LLC) is in the best interest of the City and its residents?
SUMMARY: The Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment of May 17, 2010
between the EDA, the City, and Duke Realty LP (the "Redeveloper") provides that whenever the
Redeveloper wishes to convey any portion of The West End Redevelopment Property and assign
its obligations under the Contract to a third party, the EDA and City must review and formally
approve the proposed assignment. Duke is selling the vacant, 14-acre portion of The West End
property east of Utica Ave. and “subject Redevelopment Property” to Central Park West, LLC
(an affiliate of DLC Residential and “CPW”) which intends to construct the phases included in
the proposed Central Park West Master Site Plan. Approval of the Assignment means that the
EDA/City Council consents to CPW’s assumption of all the obligations and conditions of the
current Redevelopment Contract applicable to the subject Redevelopment Property. Approval of
the Assignment however does not constitute approval of CPW’s proposed Plan. The Redeveloper
has provided a proposed Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract and has
requested that the EDA and City provide written approval of the Assignment by executing the
Consent, Estoppel and Agreement attached to the Assignment.
The EDA’s legal counsel has reviewed the proposed Assignment and the attached Consent, and
recommends the EDA and City approve and consent to this document, which is substantially
similar to the previous Assignment documents approved by the City and EDA in the past.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Under the proposed Assignment and
Assumption Agreement, Central Park West, LLC assumes the financial obligations that were to
be incurred by Duke Realty under the Redevelopment Contract as it pertains to the subject
Redevelopment Property. All costs associated with this agreement (Kennedy & Graven) are to be
paid by Duke Realty.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Assignment & Assumption of Redevelopment Contract
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director, and City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF
REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN DUKE REALTY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP AND CENTRAL PARK WEST, LLC
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council ("Council") of the City of St. Louis, Minnesota
("City") as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (“Authority”) is currently
administering its Redevelopment Project No. 1 ("Project") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.001 to 469.047, and within the Project has established The West End Tax Increment Financing
District (“TIF District”).
1.02. The Authority, the City and Duke Realty Limited Partnership (the “Redeveloper”)
entered into an Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment Dated as of May 17,
2010, as amended (the “Contract”), regarding redevelopment of a portion of the property within the
TIF District.
1.03. The Redeveloper proposes to convey a portion of the property that is the subject of
the Contract (the “Subject Property”) to Central Park West, LLC (the “Assignee”), and the Assignee
intends to construct several future phases of development on the Subject Property. In connection
with such conveyance, Redeveloper seeks to assign certain obligations of Redeveloper related to the
Subject Property to the Assignee, and the Assignee agrees to accept such obligations, all pursuant to
an Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Redeveloper and Assignee
(the “Assignment”). Assignee’s obligation to construct the future phases of development will be
memorialized in a Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private
Redevelopment, to be executed contemporaneously with the Assignment.
1.04. The Council has reviewed the Assignment and finds that the approval and execution
of the City’s consent thereto are in the best interest of the City and its residents.
Section 2. City Approval; Other Proceedings.
2.01. The Assignment, including the attached Consent, Estoppel and Agreement of the City
related thereto, as presented to the Council is hereby in all respects approved, subject to
modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are approved by the Mayor
and City Manager, provided that execution of the consent to the Assignment by such officials shall
be conclusive evidence of approval.
2.02. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City,
the Consent, Estoppel and Agreement attached to the Assignment and any other documents
requiring execution by the City in order to carry out the transaction described in the Assignment.
2.03. City staff and consultants are authorized to take any actions necessary to carry out
the intent of this resolution.
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Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest
City Clerk
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ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
(this “Agreement”) dated as of the 15th day of December, 2014, is made and entered into by and
between Duke Realty Limited Partnership, an Indiana limited partnership (“Assignor”), and
Central Park West, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Assignee”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Assignor is the Redeveloper under that certain Amended and Restated
Contract for Private Redevelopment dated May 17, 2010 (the “Contract”), and that certain First
Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment dated November 21,
2011 (the “First Amendment”), by and among Assignor, as Redeveloper, the City of St. Louis
Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”), and the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the “Authority”); and
WHEREAS, Assignor is contemporaneously herewith conveying certain real property,
legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Subject Property”), to Assignee pursuant to
that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated _____________, 2014, as amended (the
“Purchase Agreement”), by and between Assignor and Assignee; and
WHEREAS, Assignor and Assignee are also contemporaneously herewith executing a
Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment dated
December 15, 2014 (together with the Contract and the First Amendment, the “Redevelopment
Contract”), by and between the Assignor, the Assignee, the City, and the Authority; and
WHEREAS, title to the Subject Property (and other property owned by Assignor) is
subject to and encumbered by the Redevelopment Contract, and the Subject Property consists of
a portion of the real property defined as the Redevelopment Property under the Redevelopment
Contract and the real property defined as the Golden Valley Property under the Redevelopment
Contract; and
WHEREAS, Assignor desires to assign certain of its obligations, rights and interest in, to
and under the Redevelopment Contract to Assignee as of the date on which title to the Subject
Property is vested in Assignee (the “Transfer Date”), and Assignee desires to accept the
assignment thereof and assume certain of Assignor’s obligations under the Redevelopment
Contract from and after the Transfer Date, all as more particularly hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the covenants and
agreements contained herein, Assignor and Assignee hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. Any capitalized term used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meaning ascribed to such term in the Redevelopment Contract.
2. As of the Transfer Date, Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee the Assumed
Obligations (as defined in Section 4 below), and all of Assignor’s rights and interest in, to and
under the Redevelopment Contract relating or pertaining to, and to the extent applicable to, the
Subject Property.
3. Assignor hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Assignee, its successors and
assigns, and its and their employees, agents, members, managers and officers (collectively the
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“Assignee Indemnified Parties”) against, and hold the Assignee Indemnified Parties harmless
from, any and all cost, liability, loss, damage or expense, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses (collectively, “Losses and Liabilities”), arising out of or
in any way related to a failure by Assignor, its successors or assigns to keep and perform, or a
default by Assignor, its successors or assigns under, any of the covenants, obligations and
agreements to be kept and performed by the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract
with regard to the Subject Property prior to or after the Transfer Date, except for the Assumed
Obligations (as hereinafter defined).
4. Assignee, as of the Transfer Date, hereby accepts the foregoing assignment, and,
except as hereinafter expressly provided, assumes and agrees to keep and perform all of the
covenants, obligations and agreements relating to, and to the extent applicable to, the Subject
Property, and to be kept and performed by the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract
from and after the Transfer Date, (collectively, the “Assumed Obligations”). More specifically,
Assignor and Assignee agree that the Assumed Obligations consist of the following (and only the
following):
(a) Section 2.2(b),(c), (d) and (f) to the extent such representations and warranties
relate to the Subject Property; further, Assignee expressly represents, for the benefit of the
Authority, that it is a limited liability company duly organized and in good standing under the laws
of the State of Florida, is not in violation of any provisions of its organizational documents or (to
the best of its knowledge) the laws of the State of Minnesota, is in good standing, and has power
to enter into this Agreement and has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement by proper action of its governing body;
(b) Sections 3.1(c) and 3.2, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject
Property;
(c) Section 3.3 to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(d) Sections 4.1(b) (c), and (d), clauses (1), (7), (8) and (9), all to the extent such
covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(e) Article IV, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property
(f) Article V, to the extent such insurance covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(g) Article VI, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property;
(h) Sections 7.1 and 7.2(a) to the extent such financing covenants relate to the Subject
Property;
(i) Article VIII, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property; provided
that the parties agree and understand that this Assignment effectuates the Transfer of the Subject
Property as contemplated in Section 8.2(b), (c) and (d);
(j) Article IX, to the extent related to an Event of Default by Assignee in connection
with any of the Assumed Obligations; and
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(k) Article X, to the extent such covenants relate to the Subject Property; and
provided that the notice address for Assignee for purposes of Section 10.5 is as provided in
Section 7 of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary contained herein or in the
Redevelopment Contract, Assignor and Assignee agree that Assignee is not hereby assuming or
agreeing to keep and perform any of the covenants, obligations and agreements to be kept and
performed by the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract other than the Assumed
Obligations. Without limiting the generality of the immediately preceding sentence, it is
specifically understood and agreed that except for any of the Redeveloper Public Improvements
not completed by Assignor prior to the date hereof, Assignee shall have no responsibility or
obligation whatsoever with respect to the construction of, or payment of the costs of
constructing, the Redeveloper Public Improvements, or the payment of the Other Redevelopment
Costs.
Assignee hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Assignor, its successors and assigns,
and its and their employees, agents, partners and officers (collectively the “Assignor Indemnified
Parties”) against, and hold the Assignor Indemnified Parties harmless from, any and all Losses
and Liabilities arising out of or in any way related to a failure by Assignee, its successors or
assigns to keep and perform, or a default by Assignee, its successors or assigns under, any of the
Assumed Obligations.
5. Assignor hereby warrants and represents to Assignee as follows:
(a) The Redevelopment Contract has not been modified or amended and is full force
and effect as of the date hereof; and
(b) To Assignor's knowledge, there is no Event of Default in existence under the
Redevelopment Contract, nor is there in existence any state of facts or circumstances which, with
the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an Event of Default under the
Redevelopment Contract.
6. Assignor will not enter into any modification or amendment of the
Redevelopment Contract that would adversely affect the rights and interest of Assignee
thereunder or the Assumed Obligations unless such modification or amendment is entered into
by Assignee. Assignor will not enter into any agreement terminating the Redevelopment
Contract without the prior written consent of Assignee. The foregoing notwithstanding, the
Assignor reserves the right to enter into any modification and amendment of the Redevelopment
Contract that would not adversely affect the rights and interest of Assignee with respect to the
Assumed Obligations, and further, Assignor reserves the right to partially terminate the
Redevelopment Contract, to the extent such partial termination would not adversely affect the
rights and interest of Assignee with respect to the Assumed Obligations, without Assignee’s
consent.
7. Assignor shall give and deliver a copy of any notice, demand or other
communication which Assignor gives or delivers to, or receives from, City and/or the Authority
under the Redevelopment Contract, and that relates to or may affect the rights and interest of
Assignee under the Redevelopment Contract or the Assumed Obligations, to Assignee in the
manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment Contract, addressed or delivered
personally to Assignee as follows:
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Central Park West, LLC
Attn: Russ Krivor
21500 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 402
Aventura, FL 33180
With copy to:
Messerli & Kramer, P.A..
Attn: David L. Weigman, Esq.
100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: (612) 672-3610
Telecopy: (612) 672-3777
or at such other address as Assignee may, from time to time, designate by written notice to
Assignor given or delivered in the manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment
Contract. Assignee shall give and deliver a copy of any notice, demand or other communication
which Assignee gives or delivers to, or receives from, City and/or the Authority under the
Redevelopment Contract, and that relates to or may affect the rights and interest of Assignor
under the Redevelopment Contract, delivered personally to Assignor or given or delivered in the
manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment Contract to Assignor pursuant to the
notice addresses set forth therein, or at such other address as Assignor may, from time to time,
designate by written notice to Assignee.
8. This Assignment shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their successors and assigns.
9. This Assignment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Minnesota.
10. This Assignment may be executed in counterparts, which counterparts when
considered together shall constitute a single, binding, valid and enforceable agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor and Assignee have executed and delivered this
Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract as of the date first above written.
ASSIGNOR:
DUKE REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an
Indiana limited partnership
By Duke Realty Corporation, an Indiana
corporation, its General Partner
By:_________________________
______________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
_________________, 2014, by ____________________, the _____________________ of Duke
Realty Corporation, an Indiana corporation, the General Partner of Duke Realty Limited
Partnership, an Indiana limited partnership, on behalf of the limited partnership.
Notary Public
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ASSIGNEE:
CENTRAL PARK WEST, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company
By: __________________________
Printed: ___________________
Title:
STATE OF ________________)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ______________)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
_________________, 2013, by ______________________________ of Central ParkWest, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company, on behalf of the company.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED (MNI)
US Bank Plaza, Suite 470
200 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Exhibit A
SUBJECT PROPERTY
Redevelopment Property:
Outlot A, The Shops At West End, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1222619
Golden Valley Property:
Parcel 2:
Lots 2, 3, 4 and 6, Block 4 except that portion of said Lots taken for Belt Line Highway; Lots 7
to 12 inclusive, Block 4 and that part of Raleigh Avenue vacated lying between the Westerly
extension of the South line of said Lot 7 and the North line of said Lot 12 and that part of the
vacated alley in said Block 4 lying between the Easterly extensions of the North and South lines
of said Lot 7 and between the South line of said Lot 9 and the North line of said Lot 11 and that
part of the West 1/2 of the vacated alley in said Block 4 lying between the extensions of the
North and South lines of said Lot 8 and between the North and South lines of said Lot 12;
All in "Kavlis Cedardale".
That part of the following described property:
That part of vacated Raleigh and Douglas Avenues as shown on the plat of "Kavlis Cedardale"
lying between the extensions across said Avenues of the South and West lines of Lot 7, Block 4
and that part of said vacated Douglas Avenue adjoining Lots 6 and 7, Block 4 of said plat lying
between the Westerly line of Belt Line Highway and the extension across said Avenue of the
West line of said Lot 7, Block 4, "Kavlis Cedardale";
Which lies Northerly of a straight line extending between the Southwest corner of Tract E,
Registered Land Survey No. 864, Hennepin County, Minnesota and the Westerly right-of-way of
State Trunk Highway 100 passing through a point on the East line of said Tract E distant 18.18
feet North of the Southeast corner of said Tract E as measured along said East line.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012678
Parcel 3:
Lot 1, Block 4, "Kavlis Cedardale" and that part of the vacated alley in said Block 4, lying East
of the center line thereof and between the extensions across it of the North and South lines of
said Lot 1.
And
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That part of the North 693.61 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
30, Township 29, Range 24 lying Westerly and Southerly of State Trunk Highway No. 100, also
known as the Belt Line Highway.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012734
Parcel 4:
That part of the South 60 feet of the North 753.61 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 30, Township 29, Range 24, lying West of the Belt Line Highway.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012680
Parcel 5:
That part of vacated Raleigh Avenue and of vacated Douglas Avenue, all according to the plat of
"Kavlis Cedardale" lying Westerly of the Westerly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No.
100 as described in the Final Certificate recorded in Book 412 of Miscellaneous Records, page
148 in the office of the County Recorder and lying Southerly of a line drawn from the Southwest
corner of Tract E, Registered Land Survey No. 864 and passing through a point on the East line
of said Tract E distant 18.18 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Tract E.
Registered Property
Certificate of Title No. 1012686
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CONSENT, ESTOPPEL AND AGREEMENT
The undersigned, City of St. Louis Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”), and
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic (the
“Authority”), hereby (i) consent to (A) the transfer of the Subject Property (as defined in the
foregoing Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Contract) (the “Assignment and
Assumption”) by the Assignor named therein (the “Assignor”) to the Assignee named therein
(the “Assignee”) , and (B) the execution and delivery by the Assignor and the Assignee of the
Assignment and Assumption, and the terms and provisions thereof; (ii) agree that in the event of
any inconsistency between the terms and provisions of the Assignment and Assumption and the
terms and provisions of the Redevelopment Contract (as defined in the Assignment and
Assumption), the terms and provisions of the Assignment and Assumption shall control; (iii)
releases Assignor from all the Assumed Obligations as defined in the Assignment and
Assumption; (iv) warrant, represent and certify to the Assignee as follows:
(A) The Redevelopment Contract has not been modified or amended and is in full
force and effect as of the date hereof; and
(B) There is no Event of Default in existence, nor is there in existence any state of
facts or circumstances which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute
an Event of Default under the Redevelopment Contract.
City and the Authority further covenant and agree to and for the benefit of the Assignee
as follows:
(C) City and the Authority will not enter into any modification or amendment of the
Redevelopment Contract that would affect the rights and interest of the Assignee under the
Redevelopment Contract or the Assumed Obligations (as defined in the Assignment and
Assumption) unless such modification or amendment is entered into by Assignee. City and the
Authority will not enter into any agreement terminating the Redevelopment Contract without the
prior written consent of Assignee, unless such termination does not affect the rights and interests
of the Assignee.
(D) If an Event of Default (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract) occurs, and
such Event of Default does not relate to the Assumed Obligations (as defined in the Assignment
and Assumption), City and the Authority may not and will not exercise their rights and remedies
under the Redevelopment Contract arising or existing by reason of such Event of Default with
respect to the Assignee or the Subject Property.
(E) If the City and the Authority deliver any notice, demand or other communication
to the Redeveloper under the Redevelopment Contract that relates to or may affect the rights and
interest of the Assignee under the Redevelopment Contract or the Assumed Obligations, the City
or Authority (as the case may be) shall deliver a copy of such notice, demand or communication
to the Assignee in the manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the Redevelopment Contract, addressed
or delivered personally to the Assignee as follows:
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Central Park West, LLC
Attn: Russ Krivor
21500 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 402
Aventura, FL 33180
With copy to:
Messerli & Kramer, P.A.
Attn: David L, Weigman, Esq.
100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: (612) 672-3610
Telecopy: (612) 672-3777
or at such other address as the Assignee may, from time to time, designate by written notice to
City and the Authority given or delivered in the manner set forth in Section 10.5 of the
Redevelopment Contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and the Authority have caused this Consent, Estoppel
and Agreement to be duly executed as of this _____________ day of December, 2014.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By:
Its Mayor
By:
Its City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of December,
2014, by Jeff Jacobs and Thomas Harmening, the Mayor and City Manager, respectively, of the
City of St. Louis Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public
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ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Its President
By:
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of December,
2014, by Anne Mavity and Thomas Harmening, the President and Executive Director,
respectively, of the Economic Development Authority of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a public
body corporate and politic, on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract with Central Park West, LLC
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Second Amendment
to the Contract for Private Redevelopment By and Between the City of St. Louis Park, St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority and Central Park West, LLC.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA/City Council support the terms and
requirements related to The West End redevelopment as specified in the proposed Second
Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment with Central Park West, LLC?
SUMMARY: The Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment of May 17, 2010
between the EDA, the City, and Duke Realty LP (the "Redeveloper") provides that whenever the
Redeveloper wishes to make a material changes to The West End project, the EDA and City must
formally approve the modifications. Duke is selling the eastern 14 acres of The West End
redevelopment property to Central Park West, LLC (an affiliate of DLC Residential and “CPW”)
which intends to construct the phases included in the proposed Central Park West Master Site
Plan. The mechanism for approving these proposed improvements along with associated
infrastructure on the subject site is through the proposed Second Amendment to the Contract for
Private Redevelopment. The proposed Second Amendment includes specific terms and
requirements of CPW and the City along with construction timelines. Furthermore, CPW will be
held responsible for the portion of the redevelopment site which it owns and that Duke will
continue to be held responsible for the remaining portions of the redevelopment site which it is
retaining. A summary of the key proposed terms and requirements is attached.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Per the Council’s request, Staff had Ehlers
determine the new taxable value likely to result from the construction of Central Park West. Per
Ehlers’ analysis, it is estimated that Phases I – V would create (upon full development) roughly
$171,999,430 in new value (or $3,050,289 in new tax capacity) in St. Louis Park. Ehlers was
also asked to compare the estimated taxes payable between Duke’s original redevelopment plan
for the subject site and CPW’s current redevelopment plan assuming all phases were completed
simultaneously. That analysis indicated there would be little difference in total net taxes payable
in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley under either redevelopment plan. Specifically for St. Louis
Park, there would be approximately $14,000 less in net taxes payable under CPW’s current plan,
however given that the Duke Plan would have taken longer to fully complete, the total taxes
payable under the CPW plan would, in fact, exceed the total taxes payable under the Duke plan.
VISION CONSIDERATION: This project is consistent with the City Council’s strategic
direction of being a connected and engaged community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution of Approval
Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract
(Provided in the EDA staff report.)
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Nancy Deno, HR Director/Deputy City Manager
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DISCUSSION
Current Conditions
The vacant portion of The West End redevelopment site east of Utica Ave. (“subject site”) is
approximately 14 acres; 8 acres of which are located in the City of St. Louis Park and 6 acres are
in the City of Golden Valley. It is currently guided and zoned Office. Duke Realty’s original
Master Plan for the area called for a Class “A” office park that included approximately 1.1
million square feet of office space distributed between three or four office buildings. The office
buildings were to be constructed in St. Louis Park and connected to a seven level parking
structure constructed in Golden Valley. Duke has not proceeded with office construction due to
market conditions and an adjustment in its corporate strategic focus.
Revised Concept Plan
Central Park West, LLC (an affiliate of DLC Residential) wishes to pursue a new Concept Plan
on the subject site that includes a mix of uses. The proposed new uses would complement,
enhance and become an integral part of The West End’s “urban village”. Generally, it creates a
residential/hospitality district at the north end of development and an office district to the south.
The new development, named “Central Park West” will be constructed in five phases. The
Central Park West Concept Plan was presented, reviewed and discussed at the August 18th and
November 24th Study Sessions. The Plan was favorably received and staff was directed to work
with the developer on the necessary formal approvals
Summary of 2nd Amendment to West End Redevelopment Contract
The following are the key Business Terms between the St. Louis Park Economic Development
Authority (“EDA”), the City of St. Louis Park (“City”) and Central Park West, LLC
(“Redeveloper”), incorporated in the proposed Second Amendment to the Contract for Private
Redevelopment for The West End Redevelopment. The required Minimum Improvements are to be
constructed on the properties east of Utica Ave (“Outlot A, The Shops at West End Addition”) and
5235 Wayzata Blvd (currently leased to The Olive Garden restaurant) collectively referred to as the
“subject property”.
1. Minimum Improvements. The Minimum Improvements consist of the following
constructed in phases, located as shown on the Master Site Plan and Central Park West
Master Site Plan and in accordance with the Final PUD and Final Central Park West
PUD:
(a) Phase I: Approximately 199 or more multi-family residential units to be located
in a multi-story building with associated underground structured parking.
Reconstruction of Utica Avenue from approximately the south end of Outlot A
West End Addition north to Wayzata Blvd with a boulevard in the middle to
match the existing boulevard in Utica Ave south of 16th Street.
Construction of a central, outdoor gathering place and public pedestrian/bicycle
connection between Lilac Drive in Golden Valley and Utica Avenue in St. Louis
Park.
(b) Phase II: Approximately 164 units of multi-family housing to be located in a
multistory building with associated underground structured parking.
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The multi-family housing units in Phases I and II combined may not exceed 400
units, and at least 11 units of such housing will be reserved for individuals whose
income is 60% or less of area median gross income (the “Affordable Units”).
The parties agree that all Affordable Units will be located on the subject property
located in the City of St. Louis Park.
(c) Phase III: A 120 to 150-room hotel with associated surface and underground
structured parking.
(d) Phase IV: Approximately 353,353 gross square feet of Class A office located in
a multi-story building to be located adjacent to and integrated with Phases I-III,
including underground structured parking and an adjacent, below/above grade,
multi-level parking garage primarily located on the Golden Valley Property.
(e) Phase V: Approximately 353,353 gross square feet of Class A office located in a
multi-story building to be located adjacent to and integrated with Phases I-IV,
including underground structured parking and an adjacent, below/above grade,
multi-level parking garage primarily located on the Golden Valley Property.
Between Phases IV and V the Redeveloper may construct no more than 710,000
total gross square feet of Class A office space.
(f) Phase VI: A future Phase of development on that portion of the Redevelopment
Property described as (the property currently leased to Olive Garden) to be
determined and subject to terms mutually agreed upon by CPW and the EDA
prior to submission of formal planning applications to the City.
2. Additional Covenants. The Minimum Improvements must substantially comply with
the Master Site Plan and Central Park West Master Site Plan and with the Final PUD
and Final Central Park West PUD, and must meet the following specifications:
(a) CPW shall, for Central Park West Phases I-VI, comply with the City’s Green
Building Policy adopted by the City and Authority on February 16, 2010. The
core and shell of all Phases of Class A office facilities must meet either current
LEED or B3 certification requirements; provided that CPW shall have the
authority to choose which of these certification methods apply and shall also
have the right to select whatever certification standard LEED allows. CPW shall
deliver evidence of compliance with the applicable certification method to the
City upon receipt.
(b) CPW agrees to provide outdoor gathering places in Central Park West Phase I,
which will be as shown on the Central Park West Master Site Plan and will be in
accordance with the Final Central Park West PUD. The outdoor gathering place
shall include a plaza, green space, or other open space available for use by the
general public and incorporating features such as fountains, public art, street
furnishings, special lighting or other public amenities. Such space will be
privately owned, controlled and managed but available for use by the public,
subject to such protocols and scheduling as reasonably established by the owner
of such Phase. As a condition to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
Central Park West Phase I, the City and CPW shall enter into a reasonably
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acceptable use agreement (a “Use Agreement”), that will generally provide for
notice and review by CPW of activities requested by the City, and will describe
the respective insurance and maintenance obligations of the parties in connection
with such activities.
(c) CPW agrees to provide on-site public pedestrian connections throughout the
Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property, substantially in
accordance with the Central Park West Master Site Plan.
(d) CPW shall provide a public pedestrian/bicycle connection through the
Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property that joins Lilac Drive and
Utica Avenue, substantially in accordance with the Central Park West Master
Site Plan and Final Central Park West PUD..
(e) If required by Metro Transit and agreed to by the City, CPW shall construct a
circular transit bus turnaround at the termination of 16th Street and Utica
Avenue (or other such accommodations as reasonably required by Metro
Transit), and shall accommodate public transit throughout the Redevelopment
Property and Golden Valley Property, in accordance with the Master Site Plan
and Central Park West Master Site Plan and the Final PUD and Final Central
Park West PUD.
(f) CPW shall accommodate and include public art throughout the Redevelopment
Property and Golden Valley Property in accordance with the requirements of the
Final Central Park West PUD. The parties agree that $180,000 shall be required
for public art in connection with Central Park West Phases I-V. The City agrees
that CPW may divide this requirement among Central Park West Phases I-V, as
determined by CPW at its sole discretion, and that no additional public art will
be required in any of Central Park Phases I-V.
(g) CPW shall accommodate electronic communication construction and cabling by
the City throughout the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property,
including without limitation granting or dedicating to the City (without cost to
the City) easements or similar rights to (i) place fiber and conduit in private
roadways, from public or private roadways to each building, within each
building to a point of presence, and from the point of presence to the roof; (ii)
place wireless radio equipment on each building’s roof; and (iii) install wireless
or fiber access in public spaces in each building (e.g. lobby, waiting areas) and in
the central, outdoor gathering space. All such rights and easements are subject
to reasonable review by CPW as to location and aesthetics. Except for
contribution of easements or other rights described above, installation of
electronic communication and cabling shall be at no cost to CPW.
(h) CPW shall provide easements or access for wireless communication conduit and
cabling throughout the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property.
(i) CPW shall install dedicated conduit from each building’s point of presence to
each internal wiring closet, thence to each living/working space. Each
living/working space shall have two (2) connections, each capable of supporting
at minimum a one-gigabit connection. At its option, CPW may instead provide a
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minimum of two (2) CAT 6 cable connections from each internal wiring closet
to each living/working space.
3. Minimum Improvements. (i) Subject to Unavoidable Delays, the Redeveloper shall
Commence construction of each Phase of the Minimum Improvements by the Required
Commencement Date, and shall substantially complete construction of each Phase by
the Required Completion Date, all as follows:
Phase
Required
Commencement
Date
Required
Completion
Date
CENTRAL PARK WEST Phase I
(multi-family housing)
June 1, 2015 December 31, 2016
Central Park West Phase II (multi-
family housing)
April 1, 2016 August 31, 2017
Central Park West Phase III (hotel) April 1, 2016 August 31, 2017
Central Park West Phase IV (office) April 1, 2016 September 30, 2017
Central Park West Phase V (office) April 1, 2019 September 30, 2020
Central Park West Phase VI (future
redevelopment)
TBD TBD
If the Redeveloper anticipates that the timetable for any Phase will not be met,
Redeveloper shall provide a written and oral presentation to the City Council of the City
at a regular City Council meeting prior to the relevant Required Commencement Date or
Completion Date. The report must describe the reasons for the expected failure to meet
the schedule, evidence of Redeveloper’s due diligence in working toward construction
of the relevant Phase, and a detailed revised schedule. Failure to timely provide such
written and oral report is an Event of Default.
4. Redeveloper Public Improvement Costs. Redeveloper shall pay all costs of
Redeveloper Public Improvements.
5. Maintenance Requirements. The parties agree that, as a condition to issuance of the
Certificate of Completion for each Phase, the Redeveloper and City shall execute a
reciprocal easement and maintenance agreement (“REMA”) that assigns those
parties’ respective responsibilities regarding maintenance, repairs, and cost of such
activities, related to the subject Phase. The parties agree that the City has entered into
a REMA with Duke in connection with Phases I, IIA, and IIC. For the remaining
Phases, there may be a single REMA, or separate documents related to each Phase, as
the parties mutually agree. The City and DLC agree that each REMA will be based
on the following principles.
(a) The City will have primary responsibility for:
(i) customary maintenance, snow removal and sand/salt, repair and
replacement up to the curb line of all public streets and utilities within and
immediately adjacent to the Redevelopment Property.
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(ii) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of standard street lighting
located in the public right of way within and immediately adjacent to the
Redevelopment Property; and
(iii) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of streetscape between
the curb line and the boundary of the right-of-way along the west side of
Park Place Boulevard between Gamble Drive and Interstate 394 and along
the south side of Gamble Drive, together with the entire median within
those portions of Park Place Drive and Gamble Drive; provided that the
City may in its sole discretion assign such maintenance obligation to any
other party and/or assign all or any portion of the cost of such obligation to
owners of property west of Park Place Boulevard and south of Gamble
Drive through a special service district.
(b) The Redeveloper will have primary responsibility for:
(i) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of all private streets and
alleys within the Redevelopment Property and Golden Valley Property
(ii) customary repair and replacement (but not maintenance such as street
cleaning and plowing) of aesthetic enhancements within any public right
of way within and immediately adjacent to the Redevelopment Property
and Golden Valley Property..
(iii) customary maintenance, repair and replacement for all streetscape
between the curb line and the boundary of the right-of-way along all
public streets within and immediately adjacent to the Redevelopment
Property and Golden Valley Property except as otherwise provided
regarding specified portions of streetscape under Section 4.8(a)(iii),
including without limitation snow removal from private streets,
sidewalks, public gathering spaces, and pedestrian connections;
(iv) customary maintenance, repair and replacement of medians within West
16th Street and Utica Avenue.
(c) Each party will have access to property controlled by the other in order
carry out responsibilities under the REMA.
(d) The City will be given authority to cure any defaults by Redeveloper
under the REMA by undertaking the Redeveloper’s defaulted
responsibilities under the REMA and assessing the cost to the relevant
Parcels, provided that such remedy will not be the City’s exclusive
remedy.
6. Assessment Agreements. Upon completion of each Central Park West Phase of the
Minimum Improvements, CPW and the EDA shall execute one or more
Assessment Agreements specifying an assessor’s minimum market value for such
Phase, together with the Parcel on which it is constructed. The amount of
minimum market value for each agreement will be mutually determined by the
parties based upon final Construction Plans.
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7. The parties acknowledge that Duke intends to Transfer Central Park West Phases I-
VI to CPW, and that Duke will seek release of Duke’s obligations with respect to
these Phases. The EDA will cooperate with Duke and CPW in such effort, provided
that the Transfer will be subject to all the terms and conditions of this agreement.
8. The Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment dated May 17,
2010 as amended remains in full force and effect.
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND
RESTATED CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT AMONG THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, THE ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, DUKE REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
AND CENTRAL PARK WEST, LLC
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council ("Council") of the City of St. Louis Park ("City")
as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) is currently
administering its Redevelopment Project No. 1 ("Project") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.001 to 469.047 ("HRA Act"), and within the Project has established The West End Tax
Increment Financing District (“TIF District”).
1.02. The Authority, the City, and Duke Realty Limited Partnership (“Duke”) entered into
an Amended and Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment dated as of May 17, 2010, regarding
redevelopment of a portion of the property within the TIF District, and entered into a First
Amendment thereto dated as of November 21, 2011 (as so amended, the “Contract”).
1.03. In connection with an Assignment and Assumption of Contract pursuant to which
Duke will assign certain of its obligations under the Contract to Central Park West, LLC (“CPW”),
the parties to the Contract have determined to a need to revise the Contract in certain respects, and
to that end have prepared a Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Contract for Private
Redevelopment (the “Second Amendment”), by and among the Authority, the City, Duke, and
CPW.
1.04. The Council has reviewed the Second Amendment and finds that the approval and
execution thereof and performance of the City’s obligations thereunder are in the best interest of the
City and its residents.
Section 2. City Approval; Other Proceedings.
2.01. The Second Amendment as presented to the Council is hereby in all respects
approved, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are
approved by the Mayor and City Manager, provided that execution of the documents by such
officials shall be conclusive evidence of approval.
2.02. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City
the Second Amendment and any documents referenced therein requiring execution by the City, and
to carry out, on behalf of the City, its obligations thereunder.
2.03. City staff and consultants are authorized to take any actions necessary to carry out
the intent of this resolution.
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Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Authorize Contract for 2015 Consultant Services Related to the Reilly Tar Site
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing execution of a one (1)
year contract with Summit Envirosolutions, Inc., for consultant services related to the
implementation of the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP)
during year 2015.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council desire to continue with Summit as the
City’s consultant for the Reilly Tar and Chemical RAP?
SUMMARY: In September, 1986, the Reilly Consent Decree became effective and the City
accepted responsibility for a number of environmental remediation tasks contained in the Reilly
Remedial Action Plan (RAP). Over the last 28 years, the City has retained the services of ten
consulting engineers or firms to provide for the design and/or implementation of RAP activities.
Annual Reilly contract activities have included, but not been limited to:
• Groundwater sampling and analysis
• Drafting annual reports for agency review
• Aquifer studies and historical file searches
• General project administration
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: As we approach the 30-year anniversary
of the CD/RAP, staff has asked the Agencies to review where, when and why we are sampling.
This request has resulted in costs rising in recent years as the Agencies have requested additional
sampling and data collection so they can evaluate the long-term sampling needs of the site. Staff
is hopeful that this short-term rise in costs will result in significant long-term savings. Staff and
legal counsel will provide the City Council with a detailed update on recent Reilly activities,
costs and next steps in early 2015.
The proposal received from Summit estimates the cost for 2015 work tasks at $257,500. The
2015 Water Fund budget contains funding for these Reilly related consultant activities.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental
stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city
business.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, Superintendent of Public Works
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Tom Scott, City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Authorize Contract for 2015 Consultant Services Related to the Reilly Tar Site
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: While many of the studies required by the Reilly RAP have been completed,
certain tasks such as groundwater sample retrieval and annual reporting represent ongoing
activities which require consultant services. Summit has provided consultant services for these
ongoing tasks in the past, and as such, has been recognized by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) as an
approved consultant for such activities.
Contract activities have included, but not been limited to:
• Groundwater sampling and analysis
• Drafting annual reports for agency review
• Aquifer studies
• Investigation of leaking wells
• Soil investigations
• Historical file searches
• General project administration
2015 Environmental Services
The following work tasks describe the work and associated costs expected during 2015:
Task 100 - 2011 Annual Monitoring Report: Summit will draft text and prepare figures and tables to assist the City in completing the 2014 annual Monitoring Report. The Annual Monitoring Report will include analytical results, groundwater contour maps, a historical summary of analytical results, and a data quality review. This report is due to the U.S. Agencies on March 15, 2015. The budget shown in Table 1 assumes that the report will provide detailed discussions of the performance of the remedy in each aquifer. Task 150 - 2011 Annual Progress Report and GAC Plant Report:
Summit will assist the City in completing these two reports for submittal to the Agencies on
March 15, 2015. The GAC report will be a chapter in the Annual Monitoring Report. Task 400 - Groundwater Monitoring and Sample Shipping:
Summit will collect all of the monitoring well and municipal well samples identified in
accordance with the 2015 Sampling Plan. The numbers of samples are shown below in the
description for Task 600.
Task 480 - Sampling Plan and QAPP:
This task involves the preparation of the annual sampling plan, due October 31, 2014, and the
Quality Assurance Project Plan. We anticipate that next year’s sampling plan will contain the
same numbers of samples for each analysis as for 2014. This task will likely include one or
more meetings with the Agencies to ensure the plan meets everyone’s expectations.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4d) Page 3
Title: Authorize Contract for 2015 Consultant Services Related to the Reilly Tar Site
Task 500 – Five Year Review Issues:
The last Five-Year Review was completed by the Agencies in 2011. One remaining issue is
their concern PAH is migrating towards Edina. The 2016 report will contain this and other
items the Agencies would like the City to address. Summit tracks its costs for assisting the
City in response to the 2016 Five Year Review under Task 500. For 2015, however, these
costs are estimated to be zero.
Task 600 - Laboratory Coordination:
Table 1 provides cost estimates for four subtasks as summarized below:
1. Working with ALS Kelso and Pace Labs on implementing the QAPP, coordinating
sampling events, and updating and maintaining the water quality database.
2. Providing data quality review and/or data validation for all of the laboratory testing. The
data validation/data quality review will be documented in the Annual Monitoring Report.
3. ALS Kelso laboratory subcontract for part-per-trillion PAH analyses for an estimated 120
samples. ALS charges $324.28 per sample for this test including the Level 4 data package
and Summit’s 10% handling fee.
4. Pace laboratory subcontract for extended PAH analyses for an estimated 65 samples. The
total cost per sample in 2015 will be $205.70 including the Level 4 data package and
Summit’s 10% handling fee.
The estimated number of samples going to each lab includes four QA/QC samples (duplicate,
field blank, matrix spike, and matrix spike duplicate) for each day of sampling.
If the Agencies reject the June 2014 sampling results from Test America and require an extra
sampling round in 2015 to replace those data, that would entail analyzing approximately 60
additional samples. Table 1 includes that laboratory cost in a separate line item.
Task 700 - Site Closure:
This task involves the collection of water level and flow data and analysis using groundwater
visualization software that can be used to demonstrate the extent to which actual municipal
pumping meets the requirements of the remedy in the Prairie du Chien – Jordan Aquifer. The
cost estimate shown in Table 1 includes on-line, computer-sharing teleconferences to review the
data and visualization results.
Task 810 - Program Management and Miscellaneous:
This task includes overall planning, directing, and controlling Summit’s resources to perform this
project. The task also includes miscellaneous project activities throughout the year, such as
responding to requests for data, correspondence or historical project information.
Summary
As noted above, Summit staff has been deeply involved in previous related activities and has
collaborated with the City in the development of proposals submitted to the Agencies for the
work tasks listed. As in the past, all activities are assigned through and closely monitored by
staff. Wherever possible, staff drafts reports for submittals, makes contacts with the Agencies,
and coordinates the consultant activities, thereby reducing out of pocket expenditures.
Staff supports the use of Summit for the work tasks described in this report.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4d) Page 4
Title: Authorize Contract for 2015 Consultant Services Related to the Reilly Tar Site
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Significant funds are expended on responding to Agency concerns over sampling, monitoring,
and reporting. The variation in costs from year to year is associated with responding to
EPA/MPCA concerns. Additionally, as we approach the 30-year anniversary of the CD/RAP,
staff has asked the Agencies to review where, when and why we are sampling. This request has
resulted in costs rising in recent years, as the Agencies have requested additional sampling and
data collection so they can evaluate the long-term sampling needs of the site.
The proposal received from SUMMIT estimates the cost for 2015 work tasks at $257,500. The
2015 Water Fund Budget contains funding for these Reilly related consultant activities. A
summary of the 2015 Summit work tasks and their estimated costs is shown below in Table 1:
Table 1. 2015 Reilly Site Estimated Project Costs
Task Description Estimated Cost
Task 100 ‐ 2013 Annual Monitoring Report $30,000
Task 150 ‐ 2013 Progress Report and GAC Plant Report $3,000
Task 400 ‐ Groundwater Monitoring $50,000
Task 480 ‐ 2015 Sampling Plan and QAPP $10,000
Task 600 ‐ Laboratory Coordination
Subtask 1: Lab coordination $10,000
Subtask 2: Data validation and review $15,000
Subtask 3: ALS Kelso subcontract
120 PPT samples at $325/sample (2015) $45,000
60 PPT samples at $325/sample (likely 2014 redo) $19,500
Subtask 4: Pace subcontract (65 samples at $206 each) $15,000
Task 600 Total $104,500
Task 700 ‐ Site Closure $10,000
Task 810 ‐ Project Management and Miscellaneous $50,000
Total estimated project cost $257,500
Contract Terms
The following significant terms have been in past contracts and are also incorporated in this
contract:
1. Contract terminates on December 31, 2015 with City rights to extend for up to two (2)
additional one (1) year periods.
2. Compensation to be based on actual work performed with a maximum contract amount of
$257,500 for 2015.
3. Summit will defend and indemnify the City for Summit’s actions related to this contract.
4. Summit has independent contractor status.
5. City may terminate this contract at any time for any reason with a 60 day written notice.
The City Attorney was involved in the preparation of this contract.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4d) Page 5
Title: Authorize Contract for 2015 Consultant Services Related to the Reilly Tar Site
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE REILLY TAR & CHEMICAL CORPORATION REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN
THIS AGREEMENT is made on December 15, 2014, by and between the CITY OF
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as
“City"), and SUMMIT Envirosolutions, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter referred to
as "SUMMIT").
WHEREAS, pursuant to the execution of a Consent Decree in the case of the United
States of America, et al versus Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation, et al, the City of St. Louis
Park has assumed certain responsibilities in the implementation of a Remedial Action Plan
related thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it will be necessary to retain the services of a
professional consultant to implement various activities for which it is responsible under the terms
of the Consent Decree and Remedial Action Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Summit
Envirosolutions, Inc. in the amount of $257,500 for consultant activities related to the
implementation of the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation Remedial Action Plan during
2015.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Next Steps to Increase the Climate Resilience of Communities Grant Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Next
Steps to Increase the Climate Resilience of Communities Grant Agreement with the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to receive a $3,000 grant to fund a
project to assist in increasing St. Louis Park’s resilience to climate change?
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has made funds available to those cities
that attended the Midwest Regional Convening on Climate Resilience last September. A team of
St Louis Park elected officials and staff attended this conference. The conference focused on the
ongoing climate change and provided information about climate resilience. Climate resilience is
generally described as the ability to overcome adverse climate change and become better
prepared for future climate impacts. These grant funds are administered as part of the
Environmental Assistance Time Sensitive Grant Program, which is administered under MN
Statute 115A.0716 and MN Rules 9210.0840. The focus of the grant is to help eligible cities to
move forward with next step projects to:
• Engage and inform community stake holders
• Build support for climate resilience efforts
• Assess vulnerabilities
• Identify and plan actions for greater resilience, and/or
• Implement specific resilience measures
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The grant agreement is for a maximum
amount of $3,000, which includes a 25% match. The City of St. Louis Park would be responsible
for providing the required matching funds of $1,000.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental
stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city
business.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Bill Chang, Administrative Services Intern
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, HR Director/ Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Next Steps to Increase the Climate Resilience of Communities Grant Agreement
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: In September, a team consisting of staff and elected officials from St. Louis
Park attended the National League of Cities Midwest Regional Convening on Climate Resilience
(“the Convening”). The team’s attendance qualified St. Louis Park for application to the Next
Steps to Increase the Climate Resilience of Communities Grant. The purpose of the grant is to
help qualified cities and counties provide information learned from the Convening to its
communities with a next steps project. The Convening provided information about climate
change and adaptation. It also provided information about potential partnerships to achieve
climate resilience. The project will further the development of environmental and sustainable
practices in Minnesota.
Climate resilience has continued to grow as a high priority issue and should be in the same
conversation as sustainability. It is generally described as the ability to overcome adverse climate
change and become better prepared for future climate impacts. In addition to being better
prepared, climate resilience planning often leaves the community better connected. It connects
across economic, social, and ecological sectors.
PRESENT CONSIDERATIONS: The grant and matching funds will be used for a Next Steps
Project, which will meet the grant requirements to:
• Engage and inform community stake holders
• Build support for climate resilience efforts
• Assess vulnerabilities
• Identify and plan actions for greater resilience, and/or
• Implement specific resilience measures
The project will included a two pronged approach that focuses on information sharing and
assessment of climate change and adaptation for St. Louis Park. First, staff will bring in
presenters to speak to the City Council, the Environment and Sustainability Commission, staff,
and the community about climate change and climate adaptation. Second, staff will create a
vulnerability assessment and booklet on climate change and adaptation to be distributed during
the presentation and throughout the community. The assessment will then be utilized to
determine the next steps in the overall climate resilience planning for the City. This material will
also be available online.
The grant application has been approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and is
awaiting approval of the resolution before administering signatures and the allocation of funds.
NEXT STEPS: If approved, the next steps would be to schedule the presenters and draft the
assessment and booklet.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Title: Next Steps to Increase the Climate Resilience of Communities Grant Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF THE NEXT STEPS TO INCREASE THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF
COMMUNITIES GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION
CONTROL AGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has made application to the Next Steps to
Increase the Climate Resilience of Communities Grant Fund through the Environmental
Assistance Time Sensitive Grant Program, administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency to take the information provided at the said Convening and move forward with next step
projects to engage and inform community stakeholders, build support for climate resilience
efforts, assess vulnerabilities, identify and plan actions for greater resilience, and/or implement
specific resilience measures; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park participated in the Midwest Regional Convening
on Climate Resilience by the National League of Cities’ Sustainable Cities Institute held in St.
Paul, Minnesota, September 21-23, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has approved the City of St. Louis
Park’s request for grant funds; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of St. Louis Park to enter into a grant agreement
with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as a part of receiving said grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency awarded the City a grant in the
amount of $3,000; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of St. Louis Park to provide a match of $1,000;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the grant agreement
with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Special Assessment - Water Service Line Repair at 2921 Louisiana Avenue South
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment
for the repair of the water service line at 2921 Louisiana Avenue South, St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, P.I.D. 08-117-21-43-0124.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously
established by the City Council.
SUMMARY:
Kevin and Christine Kartak, owners of the single family residence at 2921 Louisiana Avenue
South, have requested the City to authorize the repair of the water service line for their home and
assess the cost against the property in accordance with the City’s Special Assessment Policy.
The City requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare
within the community. The Special Assessment Policy for the repair or replacement of water or sewer
service lines for existing homes was adopted by the City Council in 1996. This program was put into
place because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like this
are unexpectedly required.
Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed, submitted, and approved by City
staff. The property owners hired a contractor and repaired the water service line in compliance with
current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this repair qualifies for the City’s
Special Assessment Program. The property owners have petitioned the City to authorize the water
service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible cost of the repair has
been determined to be $8,585.87.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City has funds in place to finance the
cost of this special assessment.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Jay Hall , Utility Superintendent
Reviewed by: Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent
Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Special Assessment - Water Service Line Repair at 2921 Louisiana Avenue South
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE WATER SERVICE LINE AT
2921 LOUISIANA AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
P.I.D. 08-117-21-43-0124
WHEREAS, the Property Owners at 2921 Louisiana Avenue South, have petitioned the
City of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the water service line for
the single family residence located at 2921 Louisiana Avenue South, and
WHEREAS, the Property Owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing,
right of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the water service line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The petition from the Property Owners requesting the approval and special assessment for
the water service line repair is hereby accepted.
2. The water service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and specifications
approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is hereby
accepted.
3. The total cost for the repair of the water service line is accepted at $8,585.87.
4. The Property Owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal
from the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by
other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law.
5. The Property Owners have agreed to pay the City for the total cost of the above
improvements through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of
5.85 %.
6. The Property Owners have executed an agreement with the City and all other documents
necessary to implement the repair of the water service line and the special assessment of all
costs associated therewith.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4g
MINUTES
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION: SUSTAINABLE SLP
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
November 5, 2014
Community Room, City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Eilers, Terry Gips, Rachel Harris, Tom Hillstrom, Cindy Larson
O’Neil, Alex Sundvall, Judy Voigt, Chris Anderson, Nancy Rose, Karen Kaphingst, Rene
McGarvey and Ryan Griffin
STAFF PRESENT: Phillip Elkin
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. The minutes of the October 1, 2014 meeting were unanimously approved.
3. Phil introduced the new commission members Nancy Rose and Karen Kaphingst. Nancy
and Karen gave a brief background of their experiences and their reasons for joining the
Environment and Sustainability Commission. The introductions continued as each of the
current commissioners introduced themselves to the new members and shared their own
background stories. Each of the work group leaders gave a brief description of their
groups and accomplishments.
4. Chair Harris reminded each of the work groups about producing their work group
description for the ESC web page. Currently, the Energy Work Group and the
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Work Group were the only submissions.
Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to see a new work group that focused
on land, water and wildlife and proposed that it could be combined with the native
landscape group. The commissioners discussed the possibility of merging groups to
become more effective.
5. Commissioner Hillstrom led the next discussion, updating the commissioners on the ESC
web page on the City of St. Louis Park’s web site. The discussion focused on the layout
of the page and the current buttons and improvements. Commissioner Hillstrom had
previously sent each of the commissioners several examples of web pages from other
cities for ideas. Commissioner Anderson questioned the accessibility of the ESC page,
noting that the homepage has a link to environment which is not connected or linked to
the ESC page. It was also noted that there was an energy resources page not linked or
associated with the ESC. The group discussed ideas on how to configure the ESC page
to look cleaner and attract visitors. Suggestions that came out of this discussion were:
• Add the words “work group” to the descriptions
• Change the buttons to photographs or images rather than the logo icons
• Replace the current buttons with Green Step Cities; Energy; Environmentally
Preferred Purchasing; Communications; Education; and Water, Land and
Wildlife.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2014
The discussion ended with Commissioner Larson volunteering to go through the web site
and look for duplicity, and Commissioner Hillstrom would meet with Jamie Zwilling to
discuss the proposed changes.
6. Commissioner Larson and Commissioner Voigt gave the commissioners an update from
the Energy Work Group, focusing on opportunities with the Clean Energy Resource
Team (CERTS).
7. The work group discussion was tabled as each group leader was asked to submit a written
write-up of activities for the next meeting. Commissioner Kaphingst and Commissioner
Rose were asked which workgroups they were interested in and both responded favorably
to the newly formed Water, Land and Wildlife Work Group.
8. The meeting adjourned at 8:05
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4h
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Amendment to Special Assessment - Signal System at Park Center Boulevard for 36
Park Apartments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt the Amended Resolution authorizing special
assessments for the installation of a traffic signal at the shared entrance of 36 Park Apartments
and Target.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously
established by the City Council.
SUMMARY: Resolution 14-157 was approved by Council on November 17, 2014 authorizing the
assessment amount and repayment schedule for the 36 Park Apartments. That resolution incorrectly
stated the method of repayment schedule. The attached resolution clarifies that the special assessment
is to be payable in equal annual principal installments together with accumulated interest.
As part of the 2011 redevelopment of 3601 Park Place Boulevard a traffic signal was installed. This
signal consolidated the access from Parkshore Assisted Living and 36 Park Apartments on the east
side of the road. In addition, the two accesses to Target on the west side of the road were consolidated
to utilize the new signal. This project was completed to make the area safer and more efficient for the
various existing and proposed uses.
The Planned Unit Development Agreement with 3601 Park Place Boulevard required the
development to pay up to 50 percent of the signal and related roadway costs. The City entered in to a
Public Improvement Agreement with Target Corporation during the summer of 2012 to fund a portion
of the signal system and related roadway costs on the west side of the roadway. The following table
outlines the cost shares for 36 Park Apartments and Target Corporation.
PID Owner Street Address,
St. Louis Park, Mn 55416 Cost
06-028-24-33-0019 36 Park
Apartments 3601 Park Center Blvd $ 200,000
06-028-24-33-0015 Target
Corporation
3601 State Highway
100 $ 199,500
The remainder of the project cost was funded by Municipal State Aid funds.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City has funds in place to finance the
cost of this special assessment.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Senior Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Amendment to Special Assessment–Signal System at Park Center Blvd. for 36 Park Apartments
RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION 14-157 AUTHORIZING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE INSTALLTION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT THE SHARED ENTRANCE
TO 36 PARK APARTMENTS AND TARGET
WHEREAS, Resolution 14-157 approved on November 17, 2014 inaccurately stated the
repayment schedule for the special assessment; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 14-157 shall be amended and restated as set forth below and
WHEREAS, the following Property Owner has petitioned the City of St. Louis Park to
authorize a special assessment for the installation of the traffic signal at the shared entrance to 36
Park Apartments and Target; and
PID Street Address,
St. Louis Park, Mn 55416
06-028-24-33-0019 3601 Park Center Blvd
WHEREAS, this Property Owner has agreed to the assessment pursuant to the Planned
Unit Development Agreement and to waive its right to a public hearing, right of notice and right
of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer, or designee, related to the installation of the traffic signal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The petition from the Property Owner requesting the traffic signal be constructed by the city
and specially assessed to the property is hereby accepted.
2. The installation of the traffic signal and adjoining roadway work was done in conformance
with the plans and specifications approved by the Engineering Department and are hereby
accepted.
3. The owner, location, and total eligible cost of this work have been determined to be as
follows:
PID Street Address,
St. Louis Park, Mn 55416 Cost
06-028-24-33-0019 3601 Park Center Blvd $ 200,000
4. This Property Owner has agreed to waive their right to a public hearing, notice and appeal
from the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by
other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4h) Page 3
Title: Amendment to Special Assessment–Signal System at Park Center Blvd. for 36 Park Apartments
5. This Property Owner has agreed to pay the City for the total eligible cost of the above
improvements in the amount of $200,000.00 through a special assessment payable in equal
annual principal installments together with accumulated interest at the rate of 5.88 % over a
ten (10) year period, with interest calculated from the date of the adoption of the assessment.
6. The Property Owner has executed a Planned Unit Development Agreement with the City and
all other documents necessary to implement the traffic signal work and the special
assessment of all costs associated therewith.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Consent Agenda Item: 4i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Appointment to SWLRT Executive Change Control Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution appointing City Council Member
Mavity as a non-voting member of the SWLRT Executive Change Control Board (ECCB) and
Council Member Sanger as the alternate.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to appoint a non-voting member to
the Executive Change Control Board (ECCB) for the SWLRT project?
SUMMARY: The Executive Change Control Board (ECCB) was formed by the Counties
Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) and Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority (HCRRA) to:
• To approve all change orders, project requirements, contracts and contract cost
increases of $250,000 or more, as well as changes to project schedule that will delay the
revenue service date.
• To approve the use of contingency funds for all scope deferrals and Locally Requested
Capital Improvements costing $75,000 or more.
• To review at regular intervals all change orders less than $250,000.
The Board will include the following members:
• HCRRA 1 member – Appointed Commissioner Callison (Alternate: Commissioner
Greene)
• CTIB 3 members – Appointed Commissioner McLaughlin (Hennepin County),
Commissioner Schouweiler (Dakota County), Commissioner Miron (Washington County)
• Met Council 1 member (not yet designated); will also serve as the ECCB Chair
• Non-voting from each of the five cities
The first meeting is on Thursday, December 18th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the SPO (6465
Wayzata Blvd).
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: CTIB Procedures for SWLRT Project Contingency Mgmt.
Resolution
Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4i) Page 2
Title: Appointment to SWLRT Executive Change Control Board
CTIB - Attachment to Resolution #49-2014
Procedures for SWLRT Project Contingency Management
I. Structure
a. Executive Change Control Board (“ECCB”):
i. Membership:
a) The members of the ECCB shall be proportional to local funding
contributions and shall include: three CTIB commissioners, one HCRRA
Commissioner, and one Met Council member.
b) The Metropolitan Council member shall chair the ECCB.
c) Non-voting membership will include a representative from each municipality
along the line.
d) A technical advisory committee will be formed to advise the ECCB.
ii. Purpose:
a) To approve all change orders, project requirements, contracts and contract
cost increases of $250,000 or more, as well as changes to project schedule that
will delay the revenue service date.
b) To approve the use of contingency funds for all scope deferrals and Locally
Requested Capital Improvements costing $75,000 or more.
c) To review at regular intervals all change orders less than $250,000.
iii. Guiding principles:
a) The ECCB will act in a timely manner to avoid delays in project delivery.
b) Scope deferrals or Locally Requested Capital Improvements will be funded
only if the proposed improvement results in a regional system benefit, improves
connectivity to the community with a resultant increase in ridership or safety
and security for patrons, or reduces operating costs.
iv. Quorum:
a) 50% plus one of the ECCB members.
b) For emergencies resulting in cost increases of more than $250,000, a
quorum shall be three members of the ECCB, including one CTIB member, one
Met Council member and one HCRRA member.
II. Additional Requirements
a. The ECCB shall have final decision-making authority.
b. Potential change orders should not be packaged in a manner to avoid higher levels of
oversight.
c. Emergencies shall be defined as necessary expenditures requiring immediate action in
order to protect the health and safety of the public, contractors or employees or to
avoid significant threats to the Project schedule or budget.
d. Items to be approved pursuant to these requirements include the use of contingency
funds for the following:
i. Construction change orders
ii. Project requirements
iii. Scope deferrals or Locally Requested Capital Improvements with FFGA funding
iv. Changes in classification from one category to another
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 4i) Page 3
Title: Appointment to SWLRT Executive Change Control Board
RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER MAVITY
TO THE SWLRT EXECUTIVE CHANGE CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING
COUNCIL MEMBER SANGER AS THE ALTERNATE MEMBER
WHEREAS, The Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) and Hennepin County
Regional Rail Authority (HCRRA) created a SWLRT Executive Change Control Board (ECCB);
and
WHEREAS, a non-voting member from each of the SWLRT cities may be appointed;
and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to appoint a City Council Member to the Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that
Council Member Anne Mavity is hereby appointed as a Member of the SWLRT Executive
Change Control Board (ECCB), and Council Member Susan Sanger is appointed as the Alternate
Member.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Planning Commission and City staff recommend:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving a Preliminary Plat with Subdivision Variances for
Central Park West, subject to conditions; and
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
Central Park West, subject to conditions.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does City Council support the proposed plat and PUD for
Central Park West and does it meet the requirements for plat and PUD approvals?
SUMMARY: The requested Preliminary Planned Unit Development proposes to construct five
buildings in phases. The development includes two 6-story multiple-family residential buildings,
a 6-story limited service hotel, two 11-story office buildings, a 2,534-stall parking ramp, and a
privately maintained gathering space. At full build-out, the development proposes 363
residential units, up to 706,706 square feet of office, and a 150-room hotel. Eleven residential
units will be affordable to households with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income.
The plans also include reconstruction of Utica Avenue adjacent to the development site. The
development includes property in both St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. The Preliminary Plat
proposes to create three lots and two outlots. The subdivision variances relate to drainage and
utility easements along interior lot lines.
There have been various opportunities for public comment. A neighborhood meeting was held
November 12th, which was sparsely attended. The questions were mainly regarding the building
locations, unit mix, unit sizes, etc. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November
19th. No residents attended or provided comments. The Commission recommended approval of
the applications. The Golden Valley Planning Commission also recommended approval on
November 24th after two hours of public comments and Commission discussion. The Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed the plan on December 3rd and recommended
approval of accepting cash in-lieu of land for park dedication and the trail dedication fees.
Golden Valley City Council will hold a formal public hearing on Tuesday, December 16.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
• Discussion
• Resolutions
• AUAR Update Summary
• Unofficial Planning Commission Minutes
• Color Site Plan
• Architectural Design Renderings
• Preliminary Plat Preliminary Civil Plans
(selected sheets)
• DORA Area Calculation Exhibit
• Apartment Preliminary Floor Plans
• Unit Metrics
• Utica Avenue Civil Plans (selected sheets)
Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
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Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD
DISCUSSION
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLANS: The requested Preliminary Planned Unit
Development proposes to construct five buildings in phases. The proposed land use would
include two 6-story multiple-family residential buildings, a 6-story limited service hotel, two 11-
story office buildings, a 2,534-stall parking ramp, and a privately maintained gathering space. At
full build-out, the development proposes 363 residential units, up to 706,706 square feet of
office, and up to a 150-room hotel. The plans also include reconstruction of Utica Avenue
adjacent to the development site. The development includes property in both St. Louis Park and
Golden Valley.
BACKGROUND: The proposed development site is part of the larger West End Redevelopment
area. The West End includes 49 acres of land at the southwest corner of I-394 and Highway 100.
Of the 49 acres, six acres are in Golden Valley. The developments within the West End include
The Shops at West End shopping center, The Flats at West End apartments, Millennium at West
End apartments (currently under construction), the Moneygram and 1600 office towers, and the
Olive Garden restaurant, all of which are located west of Utica Avenue between Gamble Drive
and Wayzata Boulevard.
The proposed development site is located east of Utica Avenue and was originally planned to
include four new office towers totaling 1.1 million square feet with a shared 7-level parking
ramp having 4,400 parking spaces. This site is mostly vacant land with some surface parking
lots. It is 13.48 acres in size, and the eastern 6 acres of the site are in the City of Golden Valley.
In 2008, Duke Realty received Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD approvals from St. Louis
Park and Golden Valley for the first of the office buildings. The development was called The
Towers at West End. However, Duke Realty has not applied for final approvals due to market
conditions. The cities have granted several extensions to allow Duke Realty more time to submit
the Final Plat and Final PUD.
The current applicant, DLC Residential, intends to purchase the land from Duke Realty for the
proposed development.
Environmental Review: Five scenarios for development were analyzed in 2006 and 2007 for
the environmental review, called an Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR). The
analysis covered a wide variety of environmental impacts as required by state statutes, including
traffic generation and transportation improvements, provision of utilities to the site, and impact
to any natural systems.
The AUAR was adopted in 2007 and updated in 2013. The 2007 AUAR identified several
mitigation items. Most of those recommended improvements were implemented as part of the
first phase of the West End Redevelopment. There were also certain limits established in the
AUAR, which the City continues to monitor as each phase develops, relating to traffic
generation, water use, and sanitary sewer uses.
To analyze this most recent application from DLC Residential for Central Park West, the City
hired Kimley-Horn to review the AUAR and compare the impacts of the proposed land use
changes to the scenario(s) previously studied. The study found:
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• Traffic generated by the revised scenario is beneath the limits established in the original
AUAR with the exception of morning peak (outbound) volumes. No additional mitigation
measures or adjustments are needed at this time because the morning peak can be
accommodated in the existing capacity of the transportation system, which was designed
to accommodate the higher afternoon peak traffic volumes.
• Sanitary sewer usage generated by the revised scenario will be accommodated within the
limits established in the original AUAR. No additional mitigation is needed.
• Water use is anticipated to be under the AUAR thresholds for the revised scenario.
However, the City’s preferred 90 percent total system use would be exceeded. Additional
mitigation measures or adjustments may be required. A condition of approval is included
in the draft resolution.
A memorandum that provides more details about the study findings is attached for your review.
Jessica Laabs from Kimley-Horn will present the findings at the Planning Commission meeting
and will be available to respond to questions.
Joint Powers Agreement: St. Louis Park city staff proposes that the City enter into a Joint
Powers Agreement with Golden Valley in order to address certain issues that will arise from
having buildings and other improvements that cross the municipal boundary of the two cities. It
would be advisable for only one city to be responsible for certain services, such as ongoing
permitting and licensing for specific improvements in “Central Park West.” At this time, a Joint
Powers Agreement has not been completed. Therefore, the developer is submitting plans to both
the cities for zoning and subdivision review and approvals.
Travel Demand Management: St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have a joint powers
agreement that requires developers to “prepare and effectuate traffic management plans which
will serve to reduce the traffic congestion.” The Travel Demand Management Ordinance (TDM)
in St. Louis Park requires that “the owner shall submit the traffic management plan to the joint
task force which shall review and approve all traffic management plans before they may be
implemented.” The joint task force is made up of two council members from each city, each city
manager and one staff member from each city.
A TDM plan was approved for the overall West End Redevelopment. Staff reviewed the plan
and finds the approved strategies are still valid. However, staff will work with Golden Valley
staff to determine if any amendments are required to reflect the new site plan and determine if an
amended plan requires approval by the joint task force as a part of the final PUD.
Public Spaces: A gathering space (labeled “linear park” in the plans) that would be accessible to
the public is proposed at the terminus of 16th Street and extends almost to Wayzata Boulevard.
The site is planned to include pedestrian and bicycle pathways through the site, landscaping,
lighting, seating, as well as open green space allows for both active and passive recreation.
This gathering space is proposed to be privately-owned, privately maintained, and accessible to
the public. The City will work with the developer on an agreement for public use of the
gathering space to be finalized as a part of the final PUD.
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Public Art: The gathering space (linear park) seems a natural location for public art. The city
will lead a process with the developer to identify potential opportunities, and select an artist and
art work. The Developer will fund $180,000 toward public art as a part of the PUD.
Sustainable Elements: The developer and city will explore opportunities to incorporate low
impact development best management practices and appropriate storm water management in this
development. Details on these elements will be completed with the final PUD. Each phase is
expected to follow the Green Building Policy, and the developer will build the future office
buildings to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) core and shell standards,
in accordance with the Redevelopment Agreement for the site.
SITE INFORMATION: Site Location Map:
Site Area: 13.48 acres (7.53 acres in St. Louis Park)
Zoning: O – Office (in St. Louis Park)
Comprehensive Plan: Office
Current Use: Surface parking and vacant land
Proposed Use: Multiple Family Residential, Hotel, Office
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Wayzata Boulevard, I-394
East: Lilac Drive (private drive), Highway 100
South: Health Partners office building, Gamble Drive
West: Utica Avenue, office towers, Olive Garden restaurant
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Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD
PRELIMINARY PLAT ANALYSIS:
Description: The developer proposes a preliminary plat for 13.48 acres known as “Central Park
West.” The preliminary plat consists of three lots and two outlots. The plat includes
reconstruction of Utica Avenue adjacent to the development.
The City approved a final plat in 2008 that laid out the basic framework of road right-of-ways
and parcels for the overall West End Redevelopment. Most of the required right-of-way for
Utica Avenue, which is adjacent to this development, was dedicated as part of The Shops at West
End plat.
Uses: The preliminary plans include significant future office development, and this site has been
planned as part of the overall West End Redevelopment area which includes the two existing
office towers across the street. The office uses are allowed with a conditional use permit due to
the size of the buildings. The proposed multiple family dwellings are allowed by PUD. The
hotel is permitted with conditions.
Lot 1, Block 1 is located northeast of the intersection of 16th Street and Utica Avenue. This lot is
expected to be developed in the first phase with a 199-unit multiple-family building with parking
under the building and some surface parking stalls. The lot has parallel frontage onto both Utica
Avenue and Wayzata Blvd.
Lot 2, Block 1 is a corner lot abutting both Utica Avenue and Wayzata Boulevard. Lot 2 would
contain a 164-unit multiple-family building with parking under the building and some surface
parking stalls.
Lot 3, Block 1 is located on the northeast corner of the site along Wayzata Boulevard. Lot 3
would contain a future 120-150 room hotel.
Outlot A lies east of the 16th Street and Utica Avenue intersection in the middle of the site. This
location is proposed to serve as a privately-owned, privately-maintained, and publicly accessible
gathering space and amenity to the overall development. This area provides a needed east-west
pedestrian and bicycle connection through the otherwise very large block.
Staff has included a condition of approval in the resolution that in the final plat, rather than
platting this area as an Outlot A, that this area be combined with the proposed Lot 1, Block 1 and
protected by easements or other agreements between the property owner and the City of St.
Louis Park to preserve this gathering space.
Outlot B is proposed to be future office development. The preliminary plans show two class “A”
office towers totaling 706,706 square feet, underground parking, and a shared parking structure
holding 2,534 parking spaces. Outlot B must be re-platted into lot and block descriptions in the
future to build the office phases.
The lots in the proposed plat meet all subdivision requirements for minimum lot size, shape, and
dimension.
Right-of-way Dedication: The majority of the right-of-way needed for this development has
previously been provided. A very small (133 square feet) of additional right-of-way is being
dedicated to cover the proposed public sidewalk at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Wayzata
Boulevard.
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The preliminary plat shows a portion of the Utica Avenue right-of-way adjacent to Lot 2, Block
1 will need to be vacated. This “bump out” was a relic of the Towers at West End concept plans
which contemplated on-street loading areas adjacent to the northernmost office building main
entry. The applicant will need to apply for a vacation as a part of the final PUD and final plat.
Easements: The preliminary plat provides drainage and utility easements that are 10 feet wide
adjacent to public streets. The developer has applied for a subdivision variance to provide no
easements along the interior lot lines of Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Outlots A and B. An analysis of the
variances is provided later in the report.
A 25-foot wide sewer easement runs along the St. Louis Park side of the municipal boundary.
This easement is for existing utilities that are proposed to be relocated to Utica Avenue. DLC
Residential will apply for an easement vacation after the existing utilities are relocated to Utica
Avenue. The construction cannot proceed until this easement is vacated.
The plan includes a sanitary sewer line connecting from Utica Avenue to the Metropolitan
Council lift station along the south side Outlot B. Due to the depth of the line, the proposed 30-
foot wide easement will not be adequate. The City Engineer recommends a 45-foot wide
easement be provided along the south property line of Outlot B to adequately cover the sanitary
sewer line and dedicated on the final plat. This is a conditional of approval in the resolution.
There are a number of temporary construction easements through the site that relate to the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services lift station and sanitary sewer force main
construction, which is underway and will be completed in 2015. This improved infrastructure
will add 5 million gallons per day sewer capacity to this area.
There are also some private utility easements (communication and gas line) that will need to be
vacated as part of the development. The developer will work with the utility providers to
relocate the services to this site and vacate any unnecessary easements.
Park & Trail Dedication: Multiple-family residential generates greater park dedication
requirements than commercial development. The City will calculate the required park dedication
based on the new uses proposed, and credit any previous park dedication that was paid (or
waived) for the site. The new development will be responsible to pay the difference. Any park
dedication fees will be calculated and collected before the City signs the final plat.
Staff presented the proposed development to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission on
December 3, 2014, with estimates of the park and trail dedication fees. The Commission
recommended approval.
Tree Preservation: The existing trees on the site will be removed. Based on the preliminary
landscaping plan, the developer will meet the tree replacement requirements.
SUBDIVISION VARIANCE ANALYSIS: The subdivision code requires drainage and utility
easements along interior lot lines to be 5 feet wide. The applicant requests subdivision variances
for Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Outlots A and B to provide no interior lot line perimeter easements.
The proposed redevelopment project has a very urban character. The proposed buildings have
large underground parking garages that would be built up to the interior property lines. The
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development is a dense urban site due to both the existing economics of the land basis as well as
the desire of both the developer and the City for maximum market impact. The applicant will be
providing adequate locations for public and private utilities to serve the site, and will be required
to provide easements elsewhere for those services.
Staff supports granting the subdivision variances. Granting of the variances will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of the community and are not contrary to the
intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING ANALYSIS: The property is in the Office zoning district and a PUD is requested.
The City can approve modifications to the zoning requirements through the PUD process. A
summary of the zoning requirements and compliance is provided on the following page in the
Zoning Compliance Table.
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Zoning Compliance Table.
Factor Required Proposed Met?
Use Office (with CUP);
Multiple-Family Dwelling (with
PUD); and Hotel (with
conditions)
Office (with CUP/PUD);
Multiple-Family Dwelling (with
PUD); and
Hotel (with conditions)
Yes
Lot Area 2.0 acres 7.53 acres Yes
Height 240 feet or 45 feet for hotels
near residential uses; None with
PUD
Outlot B office: 176 ft.
Outlot B ramp: 71 ft.
Lot 1-2 residential: 68 ft.
Lot 3 hotel: 66 ft.
Yes
Building
Materials
60% Class I materials This will be required and shown
in the final PUD.
TBD
Residential
Density
50 units per acre; more with a
PUD
Lot 1 – 77.14 units/acre
Lot 2 – 107.2 units/acre
Yes
Floor Area
Ratio
1.5, None with PUD Lot 1 – 1.89
Lot 2 – 2.58
Lot 3 – 1.21
Outlot A – N/A
Outlot B – 2.35
Yes
Off-Street
Parking
Lot 1 residential – 294 spaces
Lot 2 residential – 235 spaces
Lot 3 hotel – 203 spaces*
Outlot A – N/A
Outlot B offices – 2,227 spaces*
Lot 1 residential – 317 spaces
Lot 2 residential – 239 spaces
Lot 3 hotel – 85 spaces
Outlot A – N/A
Outlot B offices – 2,634 spaces
Yes;
TBD
for
hotel
Bicycle
Parking
10% of the req’d vehicle parking This will be required and shown
in the final PUD.
TBD
Open
Area/DORA
141,180 sq. ft.
(12% of gross floor area)
186,160 sq. ft.
(15.8% of gross floor area)
Yes
Landscaping See Landscaping section of the report. This will be required and
shown in the final PUD. Alternative landscaping will be used.
TBD
Setbacks None with PUD Varies, but at least 10 feet will
be provided from public right-of-
way lines
Yes
Mechanical
Equipment
Full screening required This will be required and shown
in the final PUD.
TBD
Sidewalks Required along all streets and
building frontages
Provided along all streets and
building frontages
Yes
Refuse
handling
Full screening required Within buildings Yes
Transit
service
None required Served by routes 9, 604, 649 Yes
Stormwater
Management
Required Preliminary calculations show
this will be met. More detail will
be shown in the final PUD.
Yes
*Includes the 10% parking reduction for transit
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Uses:
Offices: The proposal meets, or is able to meet, all the Office district conditions listed below.
1. The materials used in and placement of all signs shall be integrated with the building design
and architecture. The sign plan has not been submitted with the preliminary PUD
application. This is a condition of approval.
2. Landscape berms shall be used to reduce noise, improve views, and to produce other
environmental benefits. Berms shall also be used for wildlife refuge, wind and snow breaks,
dust reduction and to separate incompatible uses and control drainage. No landscape berms
are proposed, needed, or desired on this site.
3. Buildings shall be designed with proper provision and orientation for the
pedestrianway/skyway system to serve and link development. The plan provides pedestrian
access through the middle of the site and between the office building and parking ramp(s).
4. Buildings shall be oriented and designed so as not to detract from one another or to unduly
restrict views to open space, malls and vistas. The plan was developed in a coordinated
fashion to preserve views of the Minneapolis skyline from the new office buildings to the
extent possible and the north building will have views onto the central gathering space.
5. All new buildings shall be compatible and complementary with existing buildings. Elements
of compatibility include, but are not limited to building form and mass, exterior materials
and their appearance and durability, landscaping, exterior lighting and site improvements.
The buildings will be compatible with the existing office towers west of Utica Avenue.
6. Loading areas, access, parking, signing, and building equipment shall be prohibited or
minimized next to residential areas to the extent appropriate in order to ensure compatible
development. The site is not adjacent to residential properties outside the PUD, and service
areas for the offices will be screened from view of the residential uses. The parking structure
is shown in the concept elevations to incorporate elements into the design to soften the views
from residential buildings and gathering spaces.
7. Open space and pedestrian links shall be established to provide access to buildings, parking
and transit; provide space for active and passive recreation; ponding, and for preserving
wetlands; and a suitable setting for buildings. The plan provides for a large gathering space
in the center of the development that is 0.87-acre in area. The design of this space will be
refined, but provides the great opportunities for both active and passive recreation for office
employees and people living near or passing through the site.
8. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the
redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which
it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this
requirement. The plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and The West End PUD
concept plan.
Multiple-Family Dwellings: With a PUD, the plan meets the following Office district conditions.
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1. The housing is part of a larger development permitted within the district. Future offices are
proposed as part of the Central Park West Development and it is part of the larger West End
Redevelopment Area which includes two large office towers across the street.
2. The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment. The
proposed plan provides buildings that address the sidewalks at street level, limit the exposure
to the nearby freeways extent possible, provides access to green space, and is located within
a pedestrian friendly urban environment with a number grocery, retail and entertainment
businesses and employment opportunities within walking distance of the residential
buildings.
3. Access to off-site parks and open space, plazas and pedestrianways is provided. The
development includes a large gathering space at the center of the development, amenities
within the buildings, and a well-connect sidewalk network internal and external to the site.
4. The minimum spacing between buildings in a multi-building project is at least equal to the
average heights of the buildings except where dwellings share a common wall. With the
PUD, the multiple-family dwellings are allowed.
5. The density does not exceed 50 units per acre. The maximum density may be increased at the
sole discretion of the city council if two or more of the features below are provided. The
proposed residential densities of Lot 1 and Lot 2 are 77.14 units/acre and 107.2 units/acre
respectively. The proposal meets all the provisions listed below.
a. At least 80 percent of the required parking is provided in underground or aboveground
structures, including all levels of parking ramps. This condition is met.
b. Buildings are placed at or near the street right-of-way and off-street parking is screened
from the public right-of-way by buildings. This condition is met.
c. At least 35 percent of the building ground coverage contains structures of six or more
stories in height, thereby conserving open space within the development site. This condition
is met. The residential buildings are six stories tall and Central Park West provides an open
space nearly an acre in size in the center of the development.
d. The buildings are located in an area that is appropriate for urban development, and has
supportive services and amenities including transit, a high-quality pedestrian environment,
restaurants, retail shops, community gathering spaces and entertainment and recreation
opportunities. This site is located in an area that provides all the features listed above.
e. The lots are located a minimum of 500 feet from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 zoned property. The
site is not located within 500 feet of low density residential zoning districts.
f. Traffic analysis shows that the adequate levels of service standards can be met as defined
by the City Zoning Administrator. The AUAR completed for the overall West End
Redevelopment and the AUAR review of the proposed uses demonstrates that the traffic
generated from this development can be accommodated by the transportation system and
provide an acceptable level of service.
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6. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the
redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is
located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. The
proposal meets this requirement.
Hotels are permitted with conditions in the Office zoning district. Hotel heights are limited to
four stories or 45 feet within 100 feet of any parcel that is zoned and used or subdivided for
residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools,
religious institutions and community centers. The hotel is not located within 100 feet of any
institutional buildings or any residential properties outside the PUD. However, it is within 100
feet of the two apartment buildings within the PUD. The PUD allows modifications to any
required setback and height requirements. Staff finds that with a PUD, the hotel use is allowed.
Architectural Design: The preliminary office, hotel and multiple-family dwelling building
sketches demonstrate a class “A” image that will be compatible with the surroundings. The
building exteriors are expected to include generous use of glass and other quality materials. The
building heights of the hotel and apartment buildings are consistent with the developments to the
west, and the 11-story office towers are appropriate in this class “A” office park. All the
buildings shall meet or exceed City Code architectural standards. More details will be provided
for the final PUD.
Parking:
Office: The plan provides a surplus of parking for the proposed office towers in an 8-level
parking ramp as well as underground parking under the office buildings.
Residential: Parking is provided underground and under the multiple-family residential buildings
with some limited surface parking. The parking for the building on Lot 1 includes 16 tandem
parking stalls. The minimum parking requirements are met for both the residential buildings.
Hotel: The hotel parking does not meet the minimum parking requirements. The plan provides
85 parking spaces. The minimum requirement, after a 10% parking reduction for transit, is 203
spaces. This is a shortage of 118 parking spaces. The PUD process would allow the City to
consider a further reduction in parking requirements up to an addition 15%, which would still not
cover the deficit.
A condition of approval requires that the hotel development provide additional underground
parking, provide off-site parking and/or shared parking on Outlot B and in the future office
ramps, reduce the number of hotel rooms, or some combination of these strategies to meet the
parking requirements. Two potential issues may result from adding more underground parking.
The building may extend over the municipal boundary which complicates the development.
Also, the parking could impacts the location of the proposed underground storm water system
shown under the hotel surface parking lot.
Staff is confident that the future office parking ramps, at the size proposed, could accommodate
the hotel’s parking needs, and the overnight hotel guest parking would not conflict with the
office parking demand. Such off-site parking would need to be protected by a permanent
easement or agreement. Also, depending on the phasing of development, an interim surface
parking lot may be needed on the office site (Outlot B) for the hotel use. Staff believes these
parking issues could be resolved in the final PUD application package. This is recommended as
a condition of approval.
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Access: The plan provides three driveways onto Utica Avenue and three driveways onto
Wayzata Boulevard, plus the Lilac Drive (private) access.
On Utica Avenue, a uniquely landscaped entrance is provided between the residential buildings.
The plans refers to it as a “woonorf.’ It is designed to be an attractive and pedestrian-friendly
space that also accommodates slow vehicle traffic. This area would provide access to both of the
residential buildings’ parking garages and main entrances.
Also on Utica Avenue, the main driveway to the future office parking ramp is between the two
office buildings. Another third entrance/exit is provided on the south side of the office ramp and
has connections to both Utica Avenue and Lilac Drive. It is not clear to staff if there is an
existing or proposed easement for the shared driveway with the neighboring Health Partners
office site; therefore, this access may need to be redesigned to separate and better define the
access to these independent sites in the final PUD. This is a condition of approval.
There is one more entrance to the office parking ramp on the northeast corner of the site. It
connects to a surface parking lot and then follows the drive aisle to the hotel parking lot. This is
meant to serve as a convenient connection for hotel parking.
On Wayzata Boulevard, there are two driveways proposed from the hotel site and a driveway to
the north side of the Lot 2 residential parking garage near Utica Avenue.
Loading/Service Areas: The plan proposes to have a shared service court for the hotel and
residential buildings. It is screened from view from the public streets and gathering spaces.
The number and size of loading areas for the office meet City Code requirements. The plan does
not entirely separate the loading areas from employee traffic. The loading/service areas would
be screened view of public streets by the office buildings, parking ramps, and site landscaping.
The loading areas are located between the office buildings and the parking ramp.
Landscaping: The developer will submit a final landscape plan with the final PUD application.
The preliminary landscape plan for demonstrates the ability to comply with that the tree
replacement requirement. However, Central Park West plan cannot meet the minimum number
of tree and shrub plantings due to the density of the development.
The landscaping ordinance would require an unrealistic 1,183 trees to be planted based on the
development density. The DLC proposal provides 245 trees (90 over-story trees). This
development must rely on alternative landscaping provisions of the zoning code.
There are sufficient opportunities within the site plan to provide alternative landscaping, but the
final package needs further development and review. Most significantly, the 0.87-acre gathering
space on Outlot A is viewed by staff as a “place-holder” and an envelope for more detailed and
refined plans for the design, amenities, and uses of this gathering space. This is one area staff
identifies as an appropriate location for public art.
The City Forester provided additional comments to the developer, which staff anticipates will be
incorporated into future plan revisions.
Signs: A sign plan was not submitted for review. A condition of approval is included regarding
signs.
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Utilities: The Engineering Department has provided preliminary comments on the utility plan.
These comments must be incorporated into future plan submissions. All small utilities shall be
placed underground. This includes utilities service structures, such as electrical boxes.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OBJECTIVES: The Central Park West
preliminary PUD includes certain modifications from the Office zoning district standards. The
Zoning Code requires that applicants for a Planned Unit Development demonstrate how the
proposal will enhance, support, and further the following objectives:
1. Provide for integrated pedestrian facilities to and within the project:
The overall West End Redevelopment extended the existing street grid, and incorporated the
layout of 16th Street and Utica Avenue and augmenting the grid with additional private roads
and pedestrian corridors. Sidewalks are provided along all streets. To further improve
pedestrian connections, Central Park West proposes a public pedestrian and bike connection
through the site.
2. Enhance linkages to mass transit facilities:
At the current time, the development site is served by three Metro Transit routes: the 9, 604
and 649. Route 9 is a “frequently operating transit line” under the existing Zoning Code and
Metro Transit may increase the frequency and modify the routes following the construction
of the first few phases of development.
Central Park West provides for a future bus turnaround at the intersection of West 16th Street
and Utica Avenue, consistent with a request from Metro Transit in 2006. Alternative
suggestions to better accommodate transit may be requested by Metro Transit, but formal
comments have not yet been received.
3. Increase the supply of low-income and moderate-income housing:
The project overall is proposed to be a luxury apartment building with high amenities and
quality finishes. The developer has agreed to make 11 residential apartment units available
to persons with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income.
4. Incorporate implementation of travel demand management strategies as part of the PUD:
The St. Louis Park-Golden Valley joint task force approved a traffic demand management
plan for the development in 2008. The purpose of a travel demand management plan is to
spread the number of automobile trips throughout the day, reducing the negative impacts that
occur during peak travel times. Staff will review the TDM plan with the new owner and
decide if any amendments are needed prior to the final PUD.
5. Provide public plazas and designed outdoor recreation area which exceeds minimum chapter
requirements:
Central Park West provides approximately 15.8% of the gross building area for designed
outdoor recreation area (DORA). The majority of the DORA is provided in Outlot A, but the
individual Lots will also include DORA. The residential buildings include rooftop pool
decks on the second floor, similar to the Flats at West End and Millennium at West End
developments. The plan meets the requirements.
6. Provide a high degree of aesthetics through overall design and display of public art:
The site landscaping and features will include enhanced gathering spaces, streetscape
elements, upscale buildings, and public art opportunities. The specifics of these elements will
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be determined during the final PUD review. It will be required in order to meet the alternative
landscaping requirements and the City’s goals for the West End Redevelopment area.
PUD MODIFICATIONS: The final PUD covers the conditional use permits required for the
office towers, off-site parking for the hotel, and the grading work associated with the
development. The developer requests the following PUD modifications:
Setbacks: Buildings do not have to be set back from the property line in a PUD. All the
buildings in The West End Redevelopment are located near the road right-of-way to achieve an
urban image. Generally, the Central Park West buildings are at least ten feet from the property
lines. In some cases the foundations of the buildings and underground parking will abut side
property lines. There are generally setbacks required between residential buildings and between
the hotel and residential buildings in the Office zoning district. A blanket waiver from the Office
district building setback requirements is necessary for the development to proceed. The Planning
Commission and staff support the setback modifications.
Height: A modification from the Office district height restriction from 45 feet to 66 feet tall for
the hotel use on Lot 3, Block 1, due to its proximity to residential uses. The Planning
Commission and staff support the height modification for the hotel.
Residential Density: A modification from 50 dwelling units per acre to 77.14 units per acre on
Lot 1, and a modification from 50 dwelling units per acre to 107.2 units per acre on Lot 2. The
Planning Commission and staff support the density modifications.
Floor Area Ratio: Modifications to the floor area ratio on Lot 1 from 1.5 to 1.89; from 1.5 to
2.58 on Lot 2; and from 1.5 to 2.35 on Outlot B. The Planning Commission and staff support the
floor area ratio modifications.
Landscaping: A PUD modification for landscaping may be needed. Certainly, the number of
tree and shrub plantings required by the City Code is not achievable with this redevelopment
plan, and plenty of opportunities for alternative landscaping are available on the site.
The Planning Commission and staff support making use of the alternative landscaping provisions
in the code and incorporating alternative amenities to the site, including public art, in order to
justify the modification and mitigate the impacts of the density and setback modifications being
considered for this development.
Parking: There is a request to reduce the number of stalls for the hotel use up to an additional
15% through the PUD. The plan currently provides 85 of the required 203 parking stalls on-site
and appears to indicate additional off-site parking on Outlot B in the future office ramps. The
precise arrangement for off-site parking, and the potential PUD modification, must be refined in
the final PUD. A condition of approval is included in the resolution.
NEXT STEPS: The Golden Valley City Council will consider the preliminary plat and
preliminary PUD application at its meeting on Tuesday, December 16. If approved, the
applicant will prepare final PUD applications for submittal to both cities in January. It is
possible DLC will close on the purchase of the property before the end of the year. Staff will
continue to work on a potential joint powers agreement with Golden Valley and intends to
present an outline of an agreement for City Council review and discussion at a future study
session.
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH SUBDIVISION
VARIANCES FOR PERIMETER DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
CENTRAL PARK WEST
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. The owner, Duke Realty L.P., and DLC Residential LLC, subdivider of the land
proposed to be platted as Central Park West, have submitted an application (14-23-S) for
approval of a preliminary plat of said subdivision with variances from the subdivision ordinance
for perimeter drainage and utility easements (Section 26-154a) in the manner required for
platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly
had thereunder.
2. The proposed preliminary plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with
the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the
ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, to-wit:
Outlot A, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota
4. There are special circumstances affecting the property such that the strict
application of the provisions of the subdivision ordinance would deprive the applicant/owner of
the reasonable use of the land. Such circumstances arise due to relocation of public sanitary
sewer mains and urban design objectives for the site. The proposed construction plans include
buildings and parking structures that will be constructed up to the interior property lines.
5. Granting the variances will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated. Granting
variances to allow no perimeter drainage and utility easements along interior property lines of
Lot 1, 2 and 3, Outlot A, and the north and east sides of Outlot B will not impair the ability to
accommodate needed utilities to serve the development. The present road right-of-way and
proposed drainage and utility easements will accommodate existing and relocated utilities.
6. The variances correct inequities resulting from an extreme physical hardship. The
development requires relocation of public sanitary sewer mains and soil correction.
7. The variances are not contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan calls for such lands to be redeveloped and to include certain elements, such
as stormwater management, structured parking, sidewalks, and buildings located close to the
street. Such redevelopment on this site could not occur without the requested subdivision
variances.
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Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary plat of Central Park West with subdivision variances is
hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances,
City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota,
subject to the following conditions:
a. City of Golden Valley approval of the preliminary plat for that portion of the
proposed Central Park West within its jurisdiction is required.
b. The underground stormwater management shall be a privately-owned and
privately-maintained system. Drainage and utility easements over such
systems shall be dedicated on the final plat, and said easements shall connect
to a public right-of-way. The easement is needed for public inspection and
emergency access.
c. The plat shall be revised to dedicate a 45-foot wide drainage and utility
easement along the south lot line of Outlot B to cover the proposed sanitary
sewer line.
d. The plat shall be amended to eliminate Outlot A and combine that area with
the proposed Lot 1, Block 1. The area currently shown as Outlot A shall
instead be protected by easements or other agreements between the property
owner and the City of St. Louis Park to preserve the area as a privately-
owned, privately-maintained and publicly-accessible designed outdoor
recreation area and pedestrian/bicycle connection between Utica Avenue on
the west to Wayzata Boulevard on the east. Such easements or agreements
shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney and recorded with Hennepin
County prior to issuance of building permits.
f. Outlot B shall be re-platted into lot and block description in order to be
consider buildable, except that surface parking lot structures may be allowed
with written permission of the Zoning Administrator and City Engineer.
Building permits for other improvements shall not be issued on Outlot B. It is
understood that Outlot B on the proposed preliminary plat may be renamed
Outlot A on the final plat due to condition 1e above.
g. Final construction plans for public street and utility improvements must be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to any construction or
land disturbing activities.
h. A development agreement will be required to address and secure financial
guarantees for the public street, sidewalk and utility improvements, as well as
for the grading and site vegetation. The agreement must be in place prior to
commencement of construction of public improvements.
i. The Developer shall pay park and trail dedication fees that due to the City
prior to filing the Final Plat.
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j. Certain public and private easements are proposed to be vacated on the
preliminary plat. Formal applications for said easement vacations have not
been submitted by the developer. No building permits shall be issued for
improvements over said easements until the utilities have been relocated or
removed and the City formally reviews and approves vacation of said public
easements.
k. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure
cannot be buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the
building design and 100% screened from off-site.
2. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of
any condition of this approval.
3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution
to the above-named owner and subdivider, who are the applicants herein.
4. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the
Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
LOCATED AT
1511 UTICA AVENUE SOUTH
CENTRAL PARK WEST
WHEREAS, DLC Residential LLC and Duke Realty LP submitted an application for
approval of a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) under Section 36-367 of the zoning
code; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the O – Office zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the two proposed office buildings exceed intensity class 6 under Zoning
Code Section 36-115, Table 36-115C and are permitted by conditional use permit. The proposal
meets, or is able to meet, all the Office district conditions and said conditional use permit(s) shall
be deemed granted upon final PUD approval of the office uses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed hotel use relies upon off-site parking. Off-site parking is
allowed with a conditional use permit. Said conditional use permit shall be deemed granted upon
final PUD approval; and
WHEREAS, the proposed multiple-family dwellings are allowed with a PUD and the
proposal meets, or is able to meet, all the Office district conditions; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Preliminary PUD was mailed to all owners
of property within 350 feet of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary PUD was published in the St.
Louis Park Sailor on November 6, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held the public hearing at the meeting of
November 19, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary PUD
on a 6-0 vote with all members present voting in the affirmative; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff report, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. DLC Residential LLC and Duke Realty LP have made application to the City Council for
a Preliminary Planned Unit Development under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
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Code within the O - Office District located at 1511 Utica Avenue South for the legal description
as follows, to-wit:
Outlot A, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 14-24-PUD) and the effect of the proposed PUD on the health, safety and
welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the
effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive
Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The City Council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, or general welfare of the community nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements
will it cause serious traffic congestion or hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding
property values. The Council has also determined that the proposed PUD is in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and that the
requested modifications comply with the requirements of Section 36-367(b)(5). The specific
modifications include:
a. Reduction in all yard (setback) requirements.
b. Increase the height limit from 45 feet to 66 feet for the proposed hotel building on
Lot 3, Block 1, of the proposed Central Park West Addition.
c. Increase the residential density from 50 dwelling units per acre to 77.2 units per
acre on Lot 1, Block 1, of the proposed Central Park West Addition.
d. Increase the residential density from 50 dwelling units per acre to 107.2 units per
acre on Lot 2, Block 1, of the proposed Central Park West Addition.
e. Increase the floor area ratio from 1.5 to 1.89 on Lot 1, Block 1, of the proposed
Central Park West Addition.
f. Increase the floor area ratio from 1.5 to 2.58 on Lot 2, Block 1, of the proposed
Central Park West Addition.
g. Increase the floor area ratio for the future office from 1.5 to 2.35 on Outlot B of
the proposed Central Park West Addition.
h. The parking plan includes 16 tandem parking stalls for Lot 1, Block 1 of the
proposed Central Park West Addition.
i. Potential reduction in the tree and shrub planting requirements, the degree to
which will be determined based on the final PUD application and its provision of
alternative landscaping.
j. Potential reduction in the hotel parking requirement, the number of stalls (up to
15% of the required parking) to be determined based on the final PUD application
and its provision of permanent off-site parking.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 14-24-PUD are hereby entered into and made part of
the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Preliminary Planned Unit Development and modifications at the location described is
approved based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. City of Golden Valley approval of that portion of the redevelopment within its jurisdiction.
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2. City Council approval of the vacation of existing easements.
3. Evidence of a shared driveway easement for the southernmost driveway access onto Utica
Avenue shall be submitted to the City, or the site plan shall be revised to separate and better
distinguish between the access and circulation of traffic between the two properties prior to
final plat and final PUD approvals.
4. The final PUD plans shall provide adequate alternative landscaping elements and designed
outdoor recreation area to compensate for the proposed reduction in the number of tree and
shrub plantings.
5. Parking requirements for the hotel use on Lot 3 must be met in the final PUD. The site may
be eligible for up to a 15% reduction through the final PUD. Permanent agreements for off-
site parking and/or shared parking, provision of additional underground parking, reduction in
the number of hotel rooms, or some combination of these strategies will be required with the
final PUD.
6. The Developer shall enter into an agreement with the City of St. Louis Park for public use of
the gathering spaces to be finalized as a part of the final PUD.
7. The Developer shall provide locations and funding for public art. The locations and funding
amounts will be determined prior to the final PUD approvals.
8. The proposed south office building on Outlot B shall be moved to avoid any encroachments
into public easements dedicated on the final plat.
9. The final PUD shall include bicycle parking locations, specifications, and bicycle parking
counts in compliance with the zoning code requirements. A combination of short-term
visitor and long-term resident and employee bicycle parking facilities shall be provided.
Proof of parking may be considered for some portion of the required bicycle parking spaces.
10. The Developer shall abide by the City’s water use restrictions and follow state requirements
for low-flow structures. After Phases 1 and 2 of the redevelopment, water usage shall be
monitored. If capacity is exceeding 90% peak capacity, the City and the Developer shall
cooperate to identify city-wide and project-specific measures to increase capacity and reduce
consumption.
11. The property owner of any parcel in Central Park West PUD shall follow and effectuate the
travel demand management plans approved for the West End Redevelopment which will
serve to reduce traffic congestion. The owner may be required to update the traffic
management plan to the St. Louis Park and Golden Valley I-394 Joint Task Force prior to
final PUD approval.
12. The final PUD shall demonstrate that the stormwater management plan meets or exceeds the
City of St. Louis Park rate control and the watershed treatment requirements.
13. The Developer shall provide a maintenance plan for the storm water chambers and note the
maintenance requirements on the final PUD plan sheets (annual inspection and cleaning, etc.)
on the final PUD.
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14. Separate domestic and fire suppression water services shall be provided to each building.
15. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be buried
(i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100% screened
from off-site.
16. All mechanical equipment shall be fully screened.
17. All proposed buildings shall provide a minimum of 60% class I building materials on each
elevation.
18. The materials used in, and placement of, all signs shall be integrated with the building design
and architecture.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750
per violation of any condition of this approval.
Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, the City will require execution of a
development agreement as a condition of approval of the final PUD. The development
agreement shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and necessary.
The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the development agreement upon final
PUD approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Date: October 30, 2014
To: Sean Walther, City of St. Louis Park
From: Jessica Laabs, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (651-643-0437)
Subject: West End AUAR Analysis Update – DLC Residential proposal
PURPOSE OF MEMO
This memo summarizes results of sanitary sewer, water use, and traffic analyses for the purposes of
evaluating a development proposal from DLC Residential as part of the overall West End
Development. This proposal would change the land use from what was included in the Alternative
Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) completed under state environmental regulations for the West End
development. Results of the analyses were compared to the thresholds established in the 2007
AUAR and 2013 AUAR Update to ensure the proposed development is in conformance with the
AUAR and would not incur additional impacts or require additional mitigation measures.
ASSUMPTIONS
Analyses were compared to the 2007 AUAR and the 2013 AUAR Update, specifically:
2007 AUAR/2013 AUAR Update Scenario 1
1.0 million square feet (SF) of office space
400,000 SF of retail space
250 condo units
The AUAR studied multiple scenarios with varying levels and types of development, but Scenario 1
most closely represents the actual plans for the site and has been consistently used as a comparison
in other analyses. Since 2007, and even since 2013, some of the planned development has changed.
Most notably, planned condos were replaced with apartment units (The Flats at West End), and
additional apartments are under construction or planned for construction on the former Chili’s and
Olive Garden sites. Therefore, the existing condition or baseline includes current restaurant, retail,
grocery, theater, 2nd story office, and apartments (453 total: 119 apartment units for the Flats at West
End and 334 apartment units under construction or planned for the Chili’s and Olive Garden sites).
The total capacity of the City of St. Louis Park’s water system is also used as a baseline for
estimating utility impact. The baseline condition incorporates removal of the Novartis/Nestle facility in
April 2013 and adds in recently planned reuse of the facility.
With these existing conditions incorporated, an updated analysis was completed for the following
scenario (as confirmed by the City of St. Louis Park and DLC Residential).
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Revised Scenario 1A
The bullets highlighted in gray represent changes in land use and densities and were incorporated
into the analysis. For the purpose of this analysis, the high end of any range of development was
used (i.e., 706,706 SF of office, 400 apartment units, and 200 hotel rooms).
Existing uses (restaurant, retail, grocery, theater, 2nd story office, apartments)
Two 9- to 11-story office buildings with a combined total of approximately 578,000 to 706,706
SF of Class A office space
Two 6-story residential apartment buildings totaling up to 400 units
A 6-story, limited service hotel with 150 to 200 rooms
A structured parking ramp tucked alongside the southbound ramp from I-394 to Hwy 100
A linear green space providing pedestrian and bicycle connections from 16th Street through
the middle of the site to Golden Valley (publicly accessible but privately owned)
A circular transit bus turnaround at 16th Street and Utica Ave
Rebuild of the northern portion of Utica Avenue with a boulevard in the middle to match the
current boulevard south of 16th Street
SANITARY SEWER ANALYSIS
Sanitary sewer use is not anticipated to be a limiting factor to development. As noted, the baseline
condition has been adjusted to reflect removal of the Novartis/Nestle facility and the addition of recent
planned redevelopment for that site. Sanitary use generated by the full buildout of the development
falls beneath the thresholds identified in the AUAR and within the available capacity of the current
MCES interceptor (7.4 million gallons per day (MGD)). See Table 1. The Metropolitan Council is also
in the process of designing improvements to the current sanitary sewer system that are anticipated to
increase the system capacity by 5 MGD (to 12.4 MGD total capacity). Construction of the sewer
improvements are anticipated to be complete in 2015.
Table 1. Net Sanitary Peak Flow
AUAR Scenario 1
(2007/2013)
Revised Scenario 1A
(2014)
Existing Average Daily Flow (MGD) 2.6 2.6
Average Daily Flow Increase (MGD) 0.269 0.503
Average Daily Flow Decrease (MGD) 0.044 0.506
Net Average Daily Flow Adjustment (MGD) 0.225 -0.003
Total Average Daily Flow
(Existing + Net Flow Adjustment) (MGD) 2.825 2.597
Peak Hourly Flow (2.7 Peak Factor) (MGD) 7.628 7.01
Peak Hourly Flow (2.37 Peak Factor) (MGD) 6.695 6.154
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WATER USE ANALYSIS
Water use could remain a limiting factor for the revised scenario. At 92.68 percent use of the system,
the proposed development would result in less water use than what was identified in the original
AUAR. However, as stated in the original AUAR, it is the City’s desire to remain under a 90 percent
threshold. To remain within 90 percent capacity, additional mitigation measures or adjustments to
development would be necessary.
Table 2. Water Use Summary
AUAR Scenario 1
(2007/2013)
Revised Scenario 1A
(2014)
Total Firm System Capacity (MGD) 13.32 13.32
City Firm Peak Usage (MGD) 11.880 10.920
Capacity Available (MGD) 1.436 2.400
Proposed Project Usage (MGD) 0.638 1.425
Total City Usage (MGD) 12.518 12.345
Capacity Available (post-construction) (MGD) 0.802 0.975
Percent Total System Utilized 93.98% 92.68%
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
Under the revised scenario, AUAR thresholds are exceeded in the AM peak hour (outbound
movement)1 by 40 trips (Table 3). This translates to approximately one vehicle every 90 seconds.
Table 3. Estimated Scenario 1A Traffic Compared to AUAR Thresholds
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
In Out In Out
Estimated Trips Under Current Scenario 1,039 568 1,050 1,486
AUAR Trip Generation Limits 1,320 528 1,167 1,883
Mitigation measures identified in the AUAR were designed to accommodate the heaviest traffic
period, which is the PM peak outbound as illustrated in Table 3. The traffic mitigation that has already
been implemented for the West End development accommodates the PM peak. As illustrated in the
table, the AM peak outbound movement is much lower than the PM peak. Therefore, it is unlikely that
this exceedance in the AM peak hour will present a capacity issue or require additional
mitigation. The mitigation measures implemented in previous phases of development already provide
the capacity needed. Traffic is not anticipated to be a limiting factor to the proposed development.
A more detailed summary of traffic is provided in Table 4.
1 Vehicles exiting the site
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Table 4. Traffic Summary1
Revised Scenario 1A Land Use
Land Use Size Daily
Trips
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
In Out In Out
Office 742,102 square feet 5,606 788 108 151 738
Retail (2 Restaurants Removed) 346,674 square feet 14,863 218 139 624 676
Condos 0 units 0 0 0 0 0
Apartments 853 units 5,672 85 341 331 178
Hotels 200 rooms 1,634 63 43 61 59
Trip Generation Subtotal 27,775 1,154 631 1,167 1,651
Multi-Use Reduction (-10%) -2,778 -115 -63 -117 -165
TOTAL 24,997 1,039 568 1,050 1,486
Percent Increase 5% -12% 61% 16% -9%
AUAR Trip Generation Limits 1,320 528 1,167 1,883
1Trip generation calculations as documented in the West End AUAR, based on ITE Trip Generation, 7th Edition (2003). Current
trip generation calculations based on the most recent version of ITE Trip Generation, 9th Edition (2012).
SUMMARY
Sanitary sewer usage generated by the revised scenario can be accommodated within the limits
established in the original AUAR. No additional mitigation is needed.
Water use is anticipated to be under the AUAR thresholds for the revised scenario. However, the
City’s preferred 90 percent total system use would be exceeded. Additional mitigation measures or
adjustments may be required.
Traffic generated by the revised scenario is beneath the limits established in the original AUAR with
the exception of AM peak (outbound) volumes. No additional mitigation measures or adjustments are
anticipated at this time because the AM peak is accommodated in the capacity of the transportation
system, which was designed to accommodate the higher PM peak volumes.
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 19, 2014 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer,
Lisa Peilen, Richard Person, Carl Robertson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joe Tatalovich
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Ryan Kelley, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of October 15, 2014
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner
Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0-1
(Kramer abstained).
3. Public Hearings
A. Preliminary Plat with variances and Preliminary Planned Unit
Development
Location: West End – 1511 Utica Ave. S.
Applicant: DLC Residential
Case No.: 14-23-S and 14-24-PUD
The West End AUAR Analysis Update memorandum prepared by Kimley Horn
was distributed. Also distributed was amended language for items No. 3 and 4 of
the staff recommended conditions relating to the Preliminary Plat with variances.
Sean Walther, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. He provided background
on the larger West End Redevelopment area which was undertaken by Duke
Realty.
Mr. Walther stated that Kimley-Horn was hired to review the West End
Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR) and compare the impacts of the
proposed land use changes to the scenario(s) previously studied.
Jessica Laabs, Kimley-Horn, discussed how the analyses of sanitary sewer, water
use and traffic were conducted. Kimley-Horn found that sanitary sewer usage
generated by the revised scenario can be accommodated within the limits
established in the original AUAR and no additional mitigation is needed. The
City’s preferred 90% total system use would be exceeded and additional
mitigation measures or adjustments may be required. Traffic generated by the
revised scenario is beneath the limits established in the original AUAR with the
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exception of AM peak (outbound) volumes. No additional mitigation measures or
adjustments are anticipated at this time because the AM peak is accommodated in
the capacity of the transportation system, which was designed to accommodate
the higher PM peak volumes.
Mr. Walther presented the preliminary plat analysis. He explained that the eastern
6 acres of the site are within the City of Golden Valley. The applicant will be
going to both the cities of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley for approvals of
Preliminary and Final Plat and PUD. Mr. Walther discussed the request for
subdivision variances for Lots 1, 2 and 3 to provide no interior lot line perimeter
easements.
Mr. Walther presented the preliminary PUD analysis. He noted that the 5
buildings are organized around a central park area, a privately owned and
maintained open space at the terminus of 16th Street and Utica. He discussed
access points, landscaping, parking, stormwater, DORA, and proposed PUD
modifications for the site. Parking issues need to be resolved for the multiple-
family dwelling on Lot 1 and the hotel on Lot 3 as a condition of approval.
David Graham, architect, Elness Swenson Graham, described the proposed
development and presented images of the project.
Mr. Walther spoke about Utica Ave. reconstruction as part of the overall West
End development.
Commissioner Peilen asked about the transfer of land from Duke Realty to DLC
Residential.
Mr. Walther responded that Duke Realty is marketing the site and DLC
Residential has a purchase agreement for the property. They anticipate closing
before the end of the year.
Commissioner Peilen asked if all market rate residential would have access to
underground parking. She asked about number of bedrooms and amenities.
Mr. Graham said there are about 40% 2-bedrooms and 3-bedrooms. He said
every unit has one underground parking stall per bedroom to meet code. He
went on to say that each unit will have top notch granite tops, cabinetry, and
floors, and in-unit washers and dryers, similar to the amenities at Millennium and
other DLC multi-family housing.
Commissioner Person asked about phasing.
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Mr. Walther responded that the parking structure would be built with the office
towers. There might be an interim surface lot until the construction moved
forward.
Commissioner Person asked about the construction period for the entire project.
Rich Kauffmann, DLC Residential, said Phase I could start in early 2015. Phase
II would start in 2016. Office building construction would probably begin in
2016.
Commissioner Person asked if the developer would pay for capacity
improvements if it was determined by the City that additional capacity in the
water system was needed.
Mr. Walther responded that the City had identified this issue several years ago
and began collecting a water access fee last January for any new development.
The City has already planned, over a 10 year period, to collect the dollars needed,
without borrowing, to add capacity to the system.
Commissioner Peilen asked if bedroom size would be small. She also asked
about rents.
Mr. Graham replied bedrooms would be good sized. He said rents would
probably be similar to West End Flats units which are approximately $950 -
$2500.
Chair Carper said it appears there will be no street parking on Utica or any of the
bordering areas.
Mr. Walther said that was correct. He added that there may be a couple of pull-
out locations for temporary loading or drop-off.
Chair Carper asked if any changes will be made to Wayzata Blvd.
Mr. Walther responded there are no planned changes to Wayzata Blvd. He said
Golden Valley may work with the developer to change the driveway entrance
locations onto Wayzata Blvd.
Chair Carper asked about shadow studies for the project.
Mr. Walther said the applicant has been able to illustrate shadowing through 3D
modeling. He added that the zoning ordinance regarding shadowing only applies
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to property outside of the PUD. He said none of the buildings off-site are
impacted buildings.
Commissioner Kramer asked if there would be unified Golden Valley/St. Louis
Park police staff for the development.
Mr. Walther stated that those details have not yet been worked out. He said St.
Louis Park does have a community oriented policing substation located in the
Shops at West End. Policing may be addressed as part of the Joint Powers
Agreement with Golden Valley.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if water and sewer will be addressed
through the Joint Powers Agreement.
Mr. Walther answered that there are a number of solutions. He said Golden
Valley has a watermain in Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park does believe it can
provide the capacity needed as each phase is developed. He added that the 10%
buffer in the city’s capacity is designed for emergency. He said agreements are
already in place with Edina, Mpls., Minnetonka, and Golden Valley for
emergency water supply.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison stated that at one time the Blackstone
neighborhood was concerned about water capacity. She asked if that issue has
been resolved.
Mr. Walther stated that improvements were made to the watermains when Park
Place Blvd. was reconstructed. The capacity of those actual lines was improved.
He said he was not certain if that work improved service to the Blackstone
neighborhood. He added that the capacity issues being discussed are much more
broad and city-wide.
Commissioner Person remarked that there is a lot of roof space on West End and
on the proposed project with good south orientation. He asked if there has been
any consideration of solar installation on the buildings.
Mr. Graham said active solar hasn’t been considered at this point, although it
could be looked at. He said similar to the Millennium project, access is provided
to the rooftops. Green roof pavers are incorporated on top of the terrace areas.
Chair Carper asked about the approval process.
Mr. Walther said following St. Louis Park and Golden Valley City Council
approval of preliminary PUD and plat, requests will be made to both cities for
final PUD and plat approval.
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The Chair opened the public hearing. The Chair closed the public hearing as no
one was present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Kramer noted that the Planning Commission did have an
opportunity to discuss the proposal at a recent study session.
Commissioner Kramer made a motion to recommend approval of the amended
Preliminary Plat with Subdivision Variances subject to the conditions
recommended by staff. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion,
and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
Commissioner Person made a motion to recommend approval of the Central Park
West preliminary planned unit development and requested modifications subject
to the conditions recommended by staff. Commissioner Peilen seconded the
motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
4. Other Business
Commissioner Johnston-Madison spoke about the recent joint study session held
with the City Council regarding the South Excelsior Blvd. design guidelines. She
remarked that the draft guidelines included possible zoning changes. She said
that the Planning Commission needs to look at those and make recommendations.
Mr. Walther said zoning items referred to for further study in the draft document
would require zoning amendments. Mr. Walther spoke about next steps,
beginning by going back to the task force for one final meeting to complete the
study. That final draft will come to the Planning Commission either in a study
session or a regular meeting.
Commissioners Peilen and Johnston-Madison stated that councilmembers
encouraged the Planning Commission to be proactive in bringing city-wide items
to the Council’s attention.
5. Communications
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Submitted by,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
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CENTRAL PARK WESTST. LOUIS PARK/GOLDEN VALLEY, MNDLC RESIDENTIAL12345678910111213141516ABCDEFGHIKWEST END PARKING DATA TABLELOTSTANDARD PARKINGSOUTH OFFICEWEST END SITE DATA TABLEOUTLOT B6.90 ACRESOUTLOT A - PARK AREA0.87 ACRESLOT 1 - PHASE 1 RESIDENTIAL2.58 ACRESLOT 2 - PHASE 2 RESIDENTIAL1.53 ACRESLOT 3 - HOTEL1.61 ACRESTOTAL13.49 ACRESUSESIZEREQUIRED PARKING (PER SLP CODE)OUTLOT B353,353 SFNORTH OFFICEOUTLOT B353,353 SFPHASE 1 RESIDENTIALLOT 1199 UNITS/294 ROOMSPHASE 2 RESIDENTIALLOT 2164 UNITS/235 ROOMSHOTELLOT 3150 ROOMS3.5 SPACES/1,000 SF (1,237 SPACES)3.5 SPACES/1,000 SF (1,237 SPACES)1 SPACES/BEDROOM (294 SPACES)1 SPACES/BEDROOM (235 SPACES)1.5 SPACES/ROOM (225 SPACES)256 SPACES1KEYNOTE LEGENDSERVICE AREA (DELIVERIES, REFUSE, ANDMOVE-IN STAGING)FULL ACCESS DRIVEWAY6' SIDEWALKPARKING RAMP ENTRY / EXITSERVICE VEHICLES ONLYEXISTING SIDEWALKRESIDENTIAL GUEST PARKING / HOTELOVERFLOW PARKINGELEVATOR ACCESS TO OFFICE BUILDINGPROPOSED MCES LIFT STATIONREFERENCE HARDSCAPE PLANS FORWOONERF AREAB612 CURB AND GUTTERSURMOUNTABLE CURBFIRE LANE STRIPINGBIKE RACKRAISED LANDSCAPE PLANTER2345678LEGENDCITY PROPERTY LINE / ROWLOT LINEPROPOSED CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING BUILDINGLIMITS OF UNDERGROUND PARKINGSTOP BARSTALL COUNTDIRECTIONAL ARROWROW DEDICATIONROW VACATION96040SITE PLAN#10111213LOT5.77 ACRES0.30 ACRES2.03 ACRES1.43 ACRES1.22 ACRES10.65 ACRES1.20 ACRES0.57 ACRES0.55 ACRES0.10 ACRES0.39 ACRES2.84 ACRESTOTAL AREA PERVIOUS AREA IMPERVIOUS AREATOTAL PARKING3.75 SPACES/1,000 SF (1,326 SPACES)3.70 SPACES/1,000 SF (1,308 SPACES)1.08 SPACES/BEDROOM (317 SPACES)1.02 SPACES/BEDROOM (239 SPACES)0.57 SPACES/ROOM (85 SPACES)197 SPACES79 SPACES141,284 SPACES1,302 SPACESCOMPACT PARKING52 SPACES34 SPACES0 SPACES0 SPACES0 SPACESADA PARKING9 SPACES8 SPACES6 SPACES24 SPACES24 SPACESBICYCLE PARKING135 SPACES (10% OF TOTAL PARKING)130 SPACES (10% OF TOTAL PARKING)112 SPACES (35% OF TOTAL PARKING)100 SPACES (42% OF TOTAL PARKING)0 SPACES (0% OF TOTAL PARKING)N/ATOTALN/A3,228 SPACES3,282 SPACES3,125 SPACES86 SPACES71 SPACES477 SPACES (15% OF TOTAL PARKING)15City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 46
STATEHWY.NO.100WAYZATABOULEVARDSOUTHOFFICEFFE=888.50NORTHOFFICEFFE=885.50RESIDENTIALPHASE2FFE=881.00HOTELFFE=880.00RESIDENTIALPHASE1FFE=881.00CB-1MH-1MH-13CB-3MH-2CB-4CB-5MH-3MH-4MH-5CB-6CB-7CB-8CB-10CB-11CB-12CB-13CB-19CB-20CB-18MH-11MH-10MH-12CB-21CB-22MH-9MH-8CB-16MH-7CB-14MH-6CB-15CB-9CB-17LEGENDPROPERTY LINEEXISTING CONTOUREXISTING STORM SEWER PIPEPROPOSED STORM SEWER PIPEPROPOSED CONTOURCB-1PROPOSED STORM SEWER STRUCTURE LABELDPROPOSED MANHOLEPROPOSED CURB/AREA INLETPROPOSED UNDERGROUND STORMWATERTREATMENT RESERVE AREAPROPOSED SLOPEEMERGENCY OVERFLOW ELEVATIONFINISHED FLOOR ELEVATIONPROPOSED SIPHONIC MANHOLECITY LIMIT LINEEXISTING BUILDINGEXISTING CURB AND GUTTERDRAINAGE SCHEDULESTRUCTURENO.CB-1CB-3CB-4CB-5CB-6CB-7CB-8CB-9CB-10CB-11CB-12CB-13CB-14CB-15CB-16CB-17CB-18CB-19STRUCTURETYPECATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINRIM/GRATEELEVATION887.68884.34884.85885.38881.40881.94881.94881.65881.45879.02877.99878.57879.95879.79880.02876.71876.69878.16INVERTELEVATIONINW 879.70E 879.70E 878.97N 872.61E 871.72W 871.72N 875.75E 872.61N 875.84E 873.41N 874.13NE 875.30NW 875.41N 873.42E 873.42NW 873.97NW 873.46N 872.52PIPESLOPEIN1.00%1.00%1.41%0.56%0.96%0.46%-3464.67%0.69%1.00%0.69%0.69%0.56%0.69%0.48%2.30%1.04%0.86%1.05%INVERTELEVATIONOUTN 884.00S 879.70E 881.25NW 878.97E 872.61S 871.72W 872.61W 873.41W 874.13S 875.30SW 875.41SE 875.60S 873.42W 876.00S 875.50SE 873.97S 873.46W 872.52PIPESLOPEOUT0.67%1.00%1.00%1.47%0.46%12467.36%0.96%0.69%0.69%0.69%0.56%0.69%0.56%2.30%0.60%0.86%1.05%1.00%DRAINAGE SCHEDULESTRUCTURENO.CB-20CB-21CB-22CB-23MH-1MH-2MH-3MH-4MH-5MH-6MH-7MH-8MH-9MH-10MH-11MH-12MH-13STRUCTURETYPECATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINCATCH BASINMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLEMANHOLERIM/GRATEELEVATION878.56879.05879.06880.48888.12884.94884.27882.88883.91879.74880.69880.16877.46879.24878.57872.55885.63INVERTELEVATIONINE 872.28NW 875.26E 879.25S 882.81W 883.41W 880.41N 880.41SE 878.27NE 871.55E 871.84E 873.86E 873.97N 873.92W 875.54S 874.21W 874.35E 871.55S 871.38SW 870.30S 882.13N 879.08PIPESLOPEIN1.00%1.00%7.50%0.67%4.19%1.00%1.00%1.47%0.86%1.00%2.30%0.60%0.60%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%0.67%1.00%INVERTELEVATIONOUTW 872.28SE 875.50SE 875.26N 882.81E 880.41W 880.10W 871.45SW 871.84W 873.86S 873.92N 875.54N 871.55NE 871.38W 879.08PIPESLOPEOUT1.00%1.00%1.04%0.67%1.00%7.50%1.00%0.86%2.30%0.48%1.00%1.00%1.00%1.00%6050GRADING ANDDRAINAGE PLANGRADING NOTES1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEYAND ST. LOUIS PARK SPECIFICATIONS AND BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. WORKWITHIN WAYZATA BOULEVARD WILL REQUIRE A MNDOT ROW/UTILITY PERMIT.2. CONTRACTOR TO CALL "GOPHER STATE ONE CALL" AT LEAST TWO WORKING DAYSPRIOR TO EXCAVATION/CONSTRUCTION FOR UTILITY LOCATIONS. TWIN CITIES METROAREA: 651-454-0002 OR TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-11663. CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY THE LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS OR EXISTINGUTILITIES AND TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES PRIOR TO THE START OF SITE GRADING. THECONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE PROJECT ENGINEER OF ANYDISCREPANCIES OR VARIATIONS.4. SUBGRADE EXCAVATION SHALL BE BACKFILLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER EXCAVATION TOHELP OFFSET ANY STABILITY PROBLEMS DUE TO WATER SEEPAGE OR STEEP SLOPES.WHEN PLACING NEW SURFACE MATERIAL ADJACENT TO EXISTING PAVEMENT, THEEXCAVATION SHALL BE BACKFILLED PROMPTLY TO AVOID UNDERMINING OF EXISTINGPAVEMENT.5. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CONTROL.6. CONTRACTOR SHALL EXCAVATE DRAINAGE TRENCHES TO FOLLOW PROPOSED STORMSEWER ALIGNMENTS.7. GRADES SHOWN ARE FINISHED GRADES. CONTRACTOR SHALL ROUGH GRADE TOSUBGRADE ELEVATION, LEAVE STREET READY FOR SUBBASE.8. ALL EXCESS MATERIAL, BITUMINOUS SURFACING, CONCRETE ITEMS, ANY ABANDONEDUTILITY ITEMS, AND OTHER UNSTABLE MATERIALS SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OFTHE CONTRACTOR AND SHALL BE DISPOSED OF OFF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE.9. REFER TO THE UTILITY PLAN FOR SANITARY SEWER MAIN, WATER MAIN SERVICELAYOUT AND ELEVATIONS AND CASTING / STRUCTURE SCHEDULE.10. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PAVEMENTS AND CURB ANDGUTTER WITH SMOOTH UNIFORM SLOPES WITH PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE.11. INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 4" MNDOT CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE UNDER CURB ANDGUTTER.12. HAUL ROUTE SHALL BE WAYZAYTA BOULEVARD AND GAMBLE DRIVE TO PARK PLACEBOULEVARD TO HIGHWAY 394.13. UPON COMPLETION OF EXCAVATION AND FILLING, CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE ALLSTREETS AND DISTURBED AREAS ON SITE. ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL BERE-VEGETATED WITH CITY APPROVED GROUND COVER.14. CONTRACTOR IS TO PLACE ALL MANHOLES OUTSIDE OF DRIVING LANES.REVISIONSNo.DATECENTRAL PARK WESTST. LOUIS PARK/GOLDEN VALLEY, MNDLC RESIDENTIALCity Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 47
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CENTRAL PARK WESTST. LOUIS PARK/GOLDEN VALLEY, MNDLC RESIDENTIAL12345678910111213141516ABCDEFGHIK6100LANDSCAPEPLANCity Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 49
CENTRAL PARK WESTST. LOUIS PARK/GOLDEN VALLEY, MNDLC RESIDENTIAL12345678910111213141516ABCDEFGHIKDESIGNED OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA (DORA) LEGENDWEST END SITE DATA TABLEOUTLOT A7.90 ACRESOUTLOT B - PARK AREA0.87 ACRESLOT 1 - PHASE 1 RESIDENTIAL2.58 ACRESLOT 2 - PHASE 2 RESIDENTIAL1.53 ACRESLOT 3 - HOTEL1.61 ACRESTOTAL13.49 ACRESEX.1DORA AREACALCULATIONEXHIBITPROPOSED DORA AREASBUILDINGSNORTH AND SOUTH OFFICE706,706 SFLOT 1 - PHASE 1 RESIDENTIAL212,396 SFLOT 2 - PHASE 2 RESIDENTIAL172,586 SFLOT 3 - HOTEL84,816 SFTOTAL PROPOSED1,176,504 SFDORA CALCULATIONTOTAL REQUIRED (12% GROSS FLOOR AREA)141,180 SF = 3.24 AC.TOTAL PROVIDED (16% GROSS FLOOR AREA)186,160 SF = 4.27 AC.City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 50
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6310TITLE SHEETCONSTRUCTION PLANS FORCENTRAL PARK WEST - UTICA AVENUEIMPROVEMENTSST. LOUIS PARK / GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTAPREPARED FOR:DLC RESIDENTIALCity Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 55
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWSEE ON-SITE PLANSFOR SITE REMOVALS44111122223333666772235899566666330EXISTINGCONDITIONS &REMOVALS PLAN1KEYNOTE LEGENDREMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTREMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENTREMOVE CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING SIGN TO BE REMOVEDREFERENCE LANDSCAPE PRESERVATIONPLAN FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING TREESSAWCUT PAVEMENTEXISTING LIGHT POLE TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING HYDRANT TO BE REMOVED &RELOCATED. COORDINATE WITH OWNER.REMOVE, SALVAGE AND RELOCATEDIRECTIONAL MONUMENT SIGN2345678LEGENDPROPERTY LINE / ROWCITY LIMIT LINEEXISTING CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING CURB AND GUTTER TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING BUILDINGEXISTING STORM SEWEREXISTING STORM CATCH BASIN / MANHOLEEXISTING SANITARY SEWEREXISTING SANITARY MANHOLEEXISTING WATERMAINEXISTING FIRE HYDRANTEXISTING GATE VALVEEXISTING GAS LINEEXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCEEXISTING CHAIN LINK FENCE TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING LIGHT POLEEXISTING LIGHT POLE TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING SIGNBITUMINOUS PAVEMENT TO BE REMOVEDCONCRETE PAVEMENT TO BE REMOVEDUTILITY TO BE ABANDONEDUTILITY TO BE REMOVEDEXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVEDGENERAL NOTES1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK& GOLDEN VALLEY SPECIFICATIONS AND BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. WORKWITHIN WAYZATA BOULEVARD WILL REQUIRE A MNDOT ROW/UTILITY PERMIT.2. CONTRACT SHALL HAVE ALL UNDERGROUND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITIES LOCATEDPRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.3. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL LANDSCAPING WITHIN REMOVAL AREA.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT EXISTING VEGETATION AND SITE FEATURES, WITHAPPROVED METHODS AND MATERIALS, WHICH ARE TO REMAIN. ALL SITE FEATURESDAMAGED BY CONTRACTOR THAT ARE NOT DESIGNATED REMOVAL SHALL BEREPAIRED/REPLACED BY CONTRACTOR AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.4. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY THE LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS OF EXISTINGUTILITIES AND TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES, SUCH AS EXISTING GUTTER GRADES AT THEPROPOSED DRIVEWAYS, PRIOR TO THE START OF SITE GRADING.5. CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES ORVARIATIONS FROM THE PLANS.6. ALL PAVEMENT, CURB & GUTTER TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE SAWCUT AT REMOVALLIMITS OR NEAREST JOINT.7. UTILITIES NOT MARKED FOR REMOVAL SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE DURINGCONSTRUCTION. THIS WORK SHALL BE INCIDENTAL TO CONTRACT.8. STREET SHALL BE SWEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY REQUIREMENTS.9. COORDINATE REMOVALS OF PRIVATE UTILITIES WITH UTILITY COMPANIES.10. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN APPROVED BY THE CITYPRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY WORK WITHIN THE CITY ROW.11. ALL TRUNK LINES OR SERVICE LINES TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE PLUGGED AT MAIN.12. CONTRACTOR TO SEAL AND GROUT OPENINGS ABANDONED AT EXISTINGDISCONNECTS13. CONCRETE CRUSHING OF BUILDING MATERIALS IS ALLOWED ON-SITE. HOURS OFOPERATION SHALL BE LIMITED TO 7:00AMTO 7:00PM. CONCRETE TO BE REUSED ASAGGREGATE BASE SHALL CONFORM TO THE MNDOT SPECIFICATION FOR WHICHMATERIAL WILL BE USED.14. CONSTRUCTION LIMITS TO BE THE PROPERTY LINE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.CONTRACTOR TO REMOVE ITEMS WITHIN CONSTRUCTION LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THEPLANS AND DIRECTED PER THE OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE.15. EXISTING WATERMAIN TO BE ABANDONED IS TO BE CAPPED AT THE MAIN AND BULKHEADED.9City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 56
12345678910111213141516ABCDEFGHIK1KEYNOTE LEGENDSTOP SIGN R1-1 (30" X 30")STOP ALL WAY R1-4 (12"X6")NO PARKING FIRE LANE R7-22 (12"X18")THRU - LEFT R3-6L (30"X36")THRU - RIGHT R3-6R (30"X36")LEFT ONLY R3-5L (30"X36")RIGHT ONLY R3-5R (30"X36")ONE WAY RIGHT R6-2L (18"X24")MEDIAN R4-7 (24"X30")2345678LEGENDPROPERTY LINE / ROWCITY LIMIT LINEPROPOSED CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING BUILDINGSIGN96340SITE PLANALL WAYR1-1R1-4R3-6LR3-6RR3-5LR3-5RR6-2LFIRELANER7-22R4-7SITE PLAN NOTES1. ALL PAVEMENT STRIPING SHALL BE EPOXY WITH BEADS AND ADHERE TO THE CITY OFST. LOUIS PARK STANDARDS. ALL PAVEMENT ARROWS AND CROSSWALKS SHALL BEPOLY PREFORMED, PAVE-MARK, STA-MARK, OR APPROVED EQUAL.2. A PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING MUST BE HELD BY THE CONTRACTOR, DEVELOPER,AND THE CITY TO ENSURE ALL CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED.3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ADHERE TO ALL CITY NOISE ORDINANCES. WORK WILL BELIMITED TO THE HOURS OF 7:00AM TO 9:00PM ON WEEKDAYS AND 9:00AM TO 9:00PM ONWEEKENDS.4. THE SITE SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF DUST AND DEBRIS THAT COULD BLOW ONTONEIGHBORING PROPERTIES.5. CONTRACTOR SHALL MONITOR DUST AND NOISE LEVELS AT THE PERIMETER OF THESITE AND SHALL REPORT THE RESULTS TO THE OWNER AND THE CITY.City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 57
6350STREET PROFILE&STORMSEWERPLANLEGENDPROPERTY LINE / ROWCITY LIMIT LINEEXISTING MAJOR CONTOUREXISTING MINOR CONTOURPROPOSED MAJOR CONTOURPROPOSED MINOR CONTOURPROPOSED STORM SEWERPROPOSED STORM SEWER MH/CBEXISTING CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING BUILDINGEXISTING STORM SEWEREXISTING STORM CATCH BASIN / MANHOLECity Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 58
SEECENTRALPARKWESTPLANSWWWWWWWWWALERTTOCONTRACTOR:ALLMANHOLESARETOBELOCATEDOUTSIDEOFVEHICLEDRIVINGLANESONUTICA6360UTILITY PLAN &PROFILELEGENDPROPERTY LINE / ROWCITY LIMIT LINEPROPOSED STORM SEWERPROPOSED STORM SEWER MH/CBEXISTING STORM SEWEREXISTING STORM SEWER MH/CBPROPOSED SANITARY SEWEREXISTING SANITARY SEWERPROPOSED WATERMAINEXISTING WATERMAINEXISTING GAS MAINEXISTING CURB AND GUTTEREXISTING BUILDINGCity Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 59
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UTICAAVENUEWAYZAYTABOULEVARDLIMITSOFIRRIGATION6400LANDSCAPE &LIGHTING PLANLEGEND:ROW / PROPERTY LINELIMITS OF IRRIGATIONPROPOSED STREET/PARKING LIGHT ON 25' HIGHPOLE - 400 W HIGH PRESSURE SODIUMEXISTING TREES1. ALL BRANCHES LOWER THAN 8' ON PROPOSED TREES SHALL BE PRUNED2. ALL MEDIAN PLANTINGS SHALL BE A MAXIMUM 2' HEIGHT3. VERIFY ALL LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS WITH REMOVALS AND SITEWORK.4. ALL DISTURBED LANDSCAPED AREAS, NOT INDICATED AS PLANTING BEDS, ARETO BE SODDED. SOD IS TO BE PRIMARILY KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS, FREE OFLAWN GRASS AND WEEDS. REPLACE DAMAGED LAWN GRASS WITH SOD ASDIRECTED BY ON-SITE REPRESENTATIVE. MATCH ALL PROPOSED LANDSCAPEDAREAS INTO EXISTING.5. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY PLANTS REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON PLAN.6. ALL LANDSCAPE AREAS SHALL HAVE TOPSOIL PLACED AT MINIMUM DEPTH OF4" FOR SOD AREAS, 12" FOR SHRUB/PERENNIAL/ANNUAL BEDS, AND 24" FORTREE AREAS.7. SINGLE TREE AND SHRUB PLANTINGS SHALL HAVE A 4" DEPTH SHREDDEDHARDWOOD MULCH RING AROUND EACH BASE. TREES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM3' DIAMETER RING.8. SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 4" IN DEPTH, FREE OFALL DELETERIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATED IN ALL LANDSCAPE BEDS.9. EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS TO REMAIN, THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY,SHALL BE PRUNED TO REMOVE DEAD OR UNDESIRABLE LIMBS AND TO SHAPEPLANT FOR DESIRABLE APPEARANCE. PROTECT EXISTING TREES.10. CONTRACTOR TO DISPOSE OF ALL REMOVALS OFF-SITE. SEE EXISTINGCONDITIONS & REMOVALS PLAN FOR MORE INFORMATION.11. CONTRACTOR TO WATER PLANT MATERIAL DURING INSTALLATION AND FOR A60 DAY ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD. VOLUME OF WATER TO BE PER PLANTREQUIREMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND NORMAL GROWTH.12. CONTRACTOR TO WARRANTY NEW SOD FOR 60 DAYS AND NEW PLANTINGSFOR ONE YEAR UPON PROJECT COMPLETION.13. IRRIGATE WITH AUTOMATIC UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT ALLPLANTED AREAS WITHIN LIMITS AS SHOWN. SYSTEM SHALL BE COMPLETE.CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTSAPPROVAL.City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8a) Title: Central Park West Preliminary Plat & Preliminary PUD Page 61
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 8b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2015 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies, and 2015 – 2024 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2014 Amended General Fund Budget, 2015
Budgets and 2015 Final Property Tax Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the 2015 Final HRA Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2015 - 2024 Capital Improvement Program.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
• Does the City Council desire to approve the 2014 Amended General Fund Budget, 2015
Budgets for General, Enterprise, Internal Service, Special Revenue, and select Capital
Projects Funds?
• Does the City Council desire to set the 2015 Final Property Tax Levy at $26,985,377 which
is an increase of $1,407,469 or approximately 5.50% over the 2014 Final Tax Levy?
• Does the City Council desire to levy the maximum HRA Levy allowed of $953,238 which is
an increase of $3,879 or approximately 0.41% over the 2014 Final HRA Levy?
• Does the City Council desire to approve the 2015 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)?
SUMMARY: Information pertaining to the adoption of the 2014 Amended General Fund
Budget, 2015 Budgets, 2015 General Property Tax Levy, 2015 HRA Levy, and 2015 – 2024 CIP
is attached. Also provided is the City tax impact to a residential property for Council to
consider. In addition, there is a brief discussion on 2015 utility rates and franchise fees that were
approved on October 20, 2014, and the overall impact to property owners when considering the
City share of property taxes and fee adjustments.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed tax levies and approved
utility rates will help support necessary City services, capital improvements, and debt service
obligations for Fiscal Year 2015.
VISION CONSIDERATION: All Vision areas are taken into consideration and are an
important part of the City’s budgeting process.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: 1) Discussion
2) Resolution - Adopting 2014 Final Amended General Fund
Budget, 2015 Budgets and 2015 Final Property Tax Levy
3) Resolution - Authorizing the 2015 Final HRA Levy
4) Resolution – Adopting the 2015 – 2024 Capital
Improvement Plan
5) 2015 – 2024 CIP Projects by Funding Source Summary
6) 2015 – 2024 CIP Projects and Funding Sources by Dept.
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: On June 23, 2014, staff met with the City Council to discuss the 2015
Budget Process. Council indicated that staff should follow recommendations from the “2015
Budget Production Guidelines” when preparing the 2015 Budget. Assumptions for the 2015
Budget included a pattern similar to past years; 1) a levy increase, 2) modest increase in other
fees and charges where appropriate to fit with business costs, 3) maintain high quality and
responsive service delivery, 4) hold expenditures flat where possible with adjustments for some
modest growth based on essential business needs, 5) funding for a wage and benefit contribution
increase, 6) utility rate increases, and 7) continued long range financial planning.
At the August 25, 2014, City Council Study Session, the City Council reviewed information
from the staff report and subsequently directed staff to prepare a 2015 Preliminary Property Tax
Levy increase of 5.50% when compared to the 2014 Final Property Tax Levy. In addition, the
City Council directed staff to proceed with preparing the 2015 Preliminary HRA Levy at the
maximum allowed by state statute, due to the significant infrastructure projects currently in
progress and scheduled per the 2015 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan. Council also directed
staff to proceed with franchise fee and utility rate adjustments, which were brought back and
approved by the City Council on October 20, 2014, and subsequently, will be in effect in 2015.
On September 15th, the City Council adopted the 2015 Preliminary Property Tax Levy of
$26,985,377, which is approximately 5.50% or $1,407,469 over the 2014 Final Property Tax
Levy. This levy is utilized to support the operations of the General Fund, Capital Replacement
Fund, Park Improvement Fund, Sidewalk and Trails Fund, Employee Administration Fund and
Housing Rehabilitation Fund. In addition, the levy will provide for the pay down of principal
and interest payments for the Debt Service Funds. In addition that evening the EDA and City
Council approved the 2015 Preliminary HRA Levy of $953,238, which is approximately 0.41%
or $3,879 over the 2014 Final HRA Levy. By law, this levy can only be used for infrastructure,
housing and redevelopment purposes.
On October 13th, the City Council reviewed and discussed the 2015 Proposed Budget, property
tax levies, property tax implications, the 2015 – 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Long
Range Financial Management Plan (LRFMP), and utility rates. Based on this discussion, the
City Council directed staff to proceed with presenting information on December 1st based on a
5.50% property tax levy increase when compared to 2014 Final Property Tax Levy. Based on
the outcome of the budget presentation and the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing, council
directed staff to proceed with the budgets and tax levies as proposed. Therefore, formal adoption
of the 2014 Final Amended Budget, 2015 Budget, 2015 Final Levy adoption for the City and
HRA levies, and the 2015 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan are scheduled for this evening.
2014 City Final Levy and 2015 Proposed Levies and General Fund Budget Information
A synopsis of prior year levy information, the 2015 Proposed Levies and General Fund Budget
information is shown below:
1. The 2014 Final Levy was $25,577,908, which was 3.50% or $864,967 more than 2013.
2. The 2015 Preliminary Property Tax Levy adopted on September 15, 2014 was
$26,985,377, which is approximately 5.50% or $1,407,469 more than the 2014 Final
Lev y.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8b) Page 3
Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
3. The Proposed 2015 General Fund Budget is $32,624,438, which is an increase of
approximately 7.22% or $2,196,816 compared to the 2014 Final Amended.
4. The 2015 Preliminary HRA Levy adopted on September 15, 2014, is $953,238, which is
an increase of approximately 0.41% or $3,879 compared to the 2014 Final HRA Levy.
The proposed breakdown of the Proposed Property Tax Levy by fund is shown below:
2014 2015 Dollar Change Percent Change
Final Preliminary From 2014 From 2014
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY
General Fund $21,157,724 $22,364,509 1,206,785$ 5.70%
Debt Service 1,422,477 1,423,161 684 0.05%
Capital Replacement Fund 1,342,700 1,442,700 100,000 7.45%
Park Improvement Fund 810,000 810,000 - 0.00%
Sidewalk and Trails Fund 645,007 645,007 - 0.00%
Employee Administration Fund 200,000 200,000 - 0.00%
Housing Rehabilitation Fund - 100,000 100,000 N/A
TOTAL TAX LEVIES $25,577,908 $26,985,377 $1,407,469 5.50%
The 2015 Proposed Property Tax Levy increase of 5.50% is consistent with the information the
City Council adopted on September 15, 2014 and with the information presented on October 13,
2014 and at the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing December 1, 2014.
Proposed Property Tax Levy Increases of Neighboring Communities
- Minnetonka 2.90%
- Hopkins 5.39%
- Golden Valley 6.40%
- Edina 8.18%
Fiscal Disparities
The City received its final figures regarding fiscal disparities, and for 2015 the City will be a net
tax capacity contributor of $3,879,478, which is $208,991, or approximately 5.7% more than
2014’s net contribution of $3,670,487. Being a net contributor to the fiscal disparities pool
reduces the City’s overall net tax capacity, thereby resulting in a higher tax rate for property
owners in St. Louis Park. The City has seen significant increases in its net contribution to the
fiscal disparities pool over the last 5 years related to the development and redevelopment of its
commercial sector of property. This significant activity resulted in nearly steady or slight
increases in the overall valuation of the commercial sector of property in St. Louis Park. As
many other participants in the fiscal disparities program saw declines in the valuation of their
commercial property sector, St. Louis Park then held a larger share of the commercial sector
market related to the fiscal disparities pool, and as such, was required to contribute a larger share
to the program. This means that St. Louis Park fared much better during this economic turndown
than many of the other participants in the fiscal disparities program, which is why the City’s net
contribution has increased significantly over the last 5 years.
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
2015 Proposed HRA Levy
This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which
significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council elected at that time to use
the levy proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. Thus far, some
of the HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies for future improvement
projects and are currently beginning to pay for the City’s share of Highway 7 and Louisiana. By
law these funds could also be used for other housing and redevelopment purposes, but they are
committed to funding Highway 7 and Louisiana until 2021 based on the current Long Range
Financial Management Plan. Given the significant infrastructure needs facing the City in the
future, particularly transportation infrastructure needs, staff recommends the HRA Levy continue
at the maximum allowed by law for the 2015 budget year. The HRA Levy cannot exceed
0.0185% of the estimated market value of the City. Therefore, staff has calculated the maximum
HRA Levy for 2015 to be $953,238 based on data from Hennepin County which is a $3,879
increase or approximately 0.41% from the 2014 HRA Levy of $949,359. This amount has also
been verified by Hennepin County. The EDA, as well as the City Council, is required to approve
this levy.
2015 Budgets
Monday night the City Council will consider a resolution for adoption that includes summary
budget data for the General, Enterprise, Internal Service, Special Revenue, and select Capital
Projects Funds. These summaries are consistent with previous years, as staff thought it was
important to continue showing a more comprehensive picture of the resources the City is
entrusted with and, subsequently, have the City Council formally adopt these budgets.
Therefore, the total expenditures that the City Council adopts for budget purposes is
approximately $65.06 million, with $32.63 million or 50.15% attributed to the General Fund
with the remaining $32.43 million or 49.85% attributed to the other funds. In addition, the City
Council will be adopting a 2014 Final Amended Budget for the General Fund.
2015 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The City Council reviewed the 2015 – 2024 CIP at study sessions throughout the 2015 Budget
process. The CIP will continue to have aggressive infrastructure construction. This is evident
with the Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue interchange project that began in 2013, Highway 100
improvements that began in late 2014, and aggressive work on city owned utility infrastructure.
In addition, continued investment in the regular cycle of street reconstruction projects and the
replacement of existing vehicles and equipment is occurring. Therefore, it is vital that careful
planning continues to occur in an effort to maintain financial stability while still investing in
capital.
The 2015 – 2024 CIP shows that:
• $184 million in planned investment over the next ten years
• $167 million of these costs are being paid for from sources or revenue streams the City has
direct control of such as cash on hand, tax levy dollars, utility rates, future bonding, etc.
• $17 million of this is planned as non-City resources such as federal, and state government,
Municipal State Aid (MSA), (not all of these dollars have been committed by these
entities). Also, $6.8 million of CIP projects do not have an identified funding source.
There are some significant potential projects and costs not included in the proposed 2015 - 2024
Capital Improvement Plan due to either not being firm commitments, or the costs are too broad
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
to accurately make an estimate on City resources by showing a funding source. Some of the
significant items are:
1) SWLRT Infrastructure Needs
2) Community Center
3) Westwood Hills Nature Center upgrade to facilities
4) I-394 Ramp/CD Road Improvements
5) Excelsior Blvd. – Louisiana to western City limit
Information regarding costs for these projects and quite a few others are being assembled, as well
as possible ways to fund them, will be presented to the Council in 2015.
Only those projects included in the CIP for 2015 are authorized during the next year. Years 2016
- 2024 are for planning purposes only and do not in all cases represent a firm commitment to
construct or purchase any specific assets until authorized by the City Council. Any projects
estimated to cost more than $100,000 will be formally bid and brought back for acceptance by
the City Council.
Utility Funds
The changes in utility rates for 2015 were formally adopted by the City Council on October 20,
2014 for consumption or services provided beginning on January 1, 2015. These rates are
consistent with the goal of achieving long-term sustainability in the funds. Detailed information
is included in the attachment “2015 Proposed Rates – Impact on a Residential Property”. For
2015, the approximate cumulative effect on a typical residential property for all the utility rate
adjustments would be an increase of $45 per year, or approximately $3.75 per month. This
equates to an approximate 4.59% overall increase in utility rates for 2015 when compared to
2014. This calculation is based on a family of four using 30 units of water per quarter (22,500
gallons), and 60 gallon solid waste service which is consistent with prior scenarios presented.
Franchise Fees
In the past, Council has directed staff to consider franchise fee adjustments every other year.
Based on the City’s schedule, those occur in odd numbered years. Therefore, in 2015, based on
analysis within the Pavement Management Fund, Council directed staff to move forward with a
franchise fee increase for customers of CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy. For a residential
customer, staff is recommending an increase of $0.75 per utility, or $18 per year. The total fee
for a residential customer would be $3.25 per utility per month. Based on this increase and
increases in other customer classes, revenues would increase by approximately $700,000 within
the Pavement Management Fund. These increases were approved by the City Council on
October 20, 2014, effective in 2015.
Estimated City Impact for 2015 on Taxes, Utilities and Franchise Fees
Based on a 5.50% levy increase, and realizing there are many variables in estimating the City
impact on a residential homestead property, a “typical” property in St. Louis Park valued at
approximately $217,600 for taxes payable in 2015, having typical utilities and franchise fee
increases as discussed earlier in the report, would experience an overall increase of
approximately $9.67 per month or approximately $116 for the entire year. Of this estimated
$115 increase, approximately $53 would be attributed to the City’s share of property taxes, $45
to utility rate adjustments, and $18 to franchise fees.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8b) Page 6
Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2014 FINAL AMENDED GENERAL FUND BUDGET,
2015 BUDGETS AND
AUTHORIZING THE 2015 FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a
resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes currently in force require approval of a property tax
levy and a budget in December of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the budget document;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the 2014 Final Amended General Fund Budget and 2015 Budgets are adopted as
presented in the 2015 budget document; and
General Fund
Summary of Budgeted Revenues
2014 2014 2015 Dollar Chng.% Change
Adopted Final Adopted Final to Adop.Final to '15
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
General Fund Revenues:
General Property Taxes 21,157,724$ 21,157,724$ 22,364,509$ 1,206,785 5.70%
Licenses and Permits 2,691,518 2,691,518 3,248,158 556,640 20.68%
Intergovernmental 1,282,777 1,282,777 1,292,277 9,500 0.74%
Charges for Services 1,857,718 1,857,718 1,907,292 49,574 2.67%
Fines, Forfeits, and Penalties 320,150 320,150 320,200 50 0.02%
Investment Earnings 150,000 150,000 140,000 (10,000) -6.67%
Miscellaneous Revenue 1,130,319 1,130,319 1,500,243 369,924 32.73%
Transfers In 1,837,416 1,837,416 1,851,759 14,343 0.78%
Total General Fund Revenues:30,427,622$ 30,427,622$ 32,624,438$ 2,196,816 7.22%
General Fund
Summary of Budgeted Expenditures
2014 2014 2015 Dollar Chng. % Change
Adopted Final Adopted Final to Adop.Final to '15
General Government 7,703,975 7,813,097 8,271,762 458,665 5.87%
Public Safety 13,035,676 13,035,676 14,373,278 1,337,602 10.26%
Operations and Recreation 9,356,187 9,378,989 9,801,414 422,425 4.50%
Non-Departmental 331,784 199,860 177,984 (21,876) -10.95%
Total General Fund 30,427,622$ 30,427,622$ 32,624,438$ 2,196,816 7.22%
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8b) Page 7
Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
2014 2015
Final Proposed
HRA Levy Fund
Total HRA Levy Revenues 953,580$ 953,238$
Total HRA Levy Expenditures 5,271,369 3,079,980
Cable TV Fund
Total Cable TV Revenues 587,215 666,000
Total Cable TV Expenditures 686,590 811,967
Development Fund
Total Development Fund Revenues 583,588 3,221,149
Total Development Fund Expenditures 1,099,073 2,578,759
CDBG Fund
Total CDBG Revenues 195,859 199,308
Total CDBG Expenditures 195,859 199,308
Housing Rehabilitation Fund
Total Housing Rehab Revenues 1,562,798 1,312,624
Total Housing Rehab Expenditures 882,842 783,802
Water Utility Fund
Total Water Revenues 6,528,341 6,047,498
Total Water Expenses 4,486,661 6,883,012
Sewer Utility Fund
Total Sewer Revenues 6,386,475 6,264,288
Total Sewer Expenses 5,564,654 7,678,139
Solid Waste Utility Fund
Total Solid Waste Revenues 3,174,289 3,266,600
Total Solid Waste Expenses 3,222,044 3,236,902
Storm Water Utility Fund
Total Storm Water Revenues 2,269,036 2,493,275
Total Storm Water Expenses 7,539,447 6,024,656
Employee Administration Fund
Total Employee Benefits Revenues 555,567 597,660
Total Employee Benefits Expenses 1,065,250 981,400
Uninsured Loss Fund
Total Uninsured Loss Revenues 187,894 183,400
Total Uninsured Loss Expenses 171,865 172,499
Enterprise, Internal Service, Special Revenue
Summary of Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures
and Select Capital Project Funds
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8b) Page 8
Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied in 2014, collectible in
2015 upon the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes:
2015
FINAL TAX LEVY
2015 TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY
General Fund $22,364,509
Debt Service 1,423,161
Capital Replacement Fund 1,442,700
Park Improvement Fund 810,000
Sidewalks and Trails Fund 645,007
Employee Administration Fund 200,000
Housing Rehabilitation Fund 100,000
TOTAL 2015 TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY $26,985,377
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8b) Page 9
Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2015 FINAL HRA LEVY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of
the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a
tax upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purposes authorized by the
HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed 0.0185 percent of taxable
market value of the City; and
WHEREAS, for 2015, the Final HRA Levy amount will be $953,238; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance
with the budget procedures of the City; and
WHEREAS, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the
authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2015,
such tax upon the taxable property of the City as the Authority may determine, subject to the
limitations contained in the HRA Act.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8b) Page 10
Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024CIP
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2015 - 2024
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a
report from the Controller related to proposed capital spending for 2015 - 2024; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the city to maintain and replace its capital stock in order to
enhance the city’s attractiveness to residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, good planning is a necessary part of the stewardship that the City Council
and staff exercise over the physical plant of the city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, MN, that:
1. The 2015 - 2024 Capital Improvements Program is hereby adopted.
2. The City Manager is authorized to purchase or undertake the items included in the fiscal year
2015 funded portion of the plan as allowed by the City Charter and state statutes.
3. All purchases required to be competitively bid must come before the City Council for final
approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Capital Improvement Program
City of St. Louis Park, MN
FUNDING SOURCE SUMMARY
2015 2024thru
Total20152016201720182019Source20202021202220232024
Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 768,700222,800 156,550 10,250 14,100 79,600 285,400
Capital Replacement Fund 33,405,6794,099,049 3,447,847 3,208,942 4,651,430 2,605,386 2,944,610 2,304,871 3,917,462 3,702,390 2,523,692
E-911 Funds 450,00015,000 15,000 90,000 15,000 85,000 15,000 15,000 95,000 15,000 90,000
EDA Development Fund 705,000475,000 185,000 45,000
G.O. Bonds 26,917,5003,621,000 1,185,000 1,323,000 5,062,000 6,314,000 5,747,000 1,913,000 1,052,500 100,000 600,000
Housing Authority 60,00060,000
HRA Levy 1,012,5421,012,542
Municipal State Aid 8,112,2002,029,000 696,700 854,100 1,232,400 327,600 778,600 586,700 535,700 535,700 535,700
Park Improvement Fund 16,856,0001,642,000 5,681,500 1,659,500 1,365,500 1,011,000 1,135,000 1,052,000 867,500 1,040,000 1,402,000
Pavement Management Fund 22,160,8002,020,500 2,709,500 1,979,200 2,042,800 2,106,400 2,135,500 2,198,000 2,257,700 2,326,300 2,384,900
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund 198,000198,000
Police & Fire Pension 3,132,000305,000 720,000 10,000 129,500 156,500 32,000 33,000 150,000 106,500 1,489,500
PW Engineering Budget 271,750203,750 65,000 3,000
PW Operations Budget 3,679,013347,518 356,388 361,458 330,105 381,047 345,508 341,989 401,000 455,500 358,500
Reilly Industries 17,50017,500
Sanitary Sewer Utility 10,267,6702,122,333 1,876,333 708,333 736,333 776,333 841,001 790,001 779,001 809,001 829,001
Solid Waste Utility 110,00045,000 10,000 45,000 10,000
Special Assessments 2,621,700110,000 326,000 350,000 565,700 70,000 1,200,000
State of Minnesota 1,260,000220,000 1,040,000
Stormwater Utility 13,424,4034,449,000 2,568,667 1,388,867 690,967 664,067 533,167 1,518,267 520,367 801,467 289,567
Tax Increment - Elmwood 3,631,509605,000 3,026,509
Tax Increment Financing 75,00075,000
U.S. Government 800,000800,000
Unfunded 6,815,00065,000 200,000 200,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 6,050,000
Water Utility 27,280,6602,654,083 3,772,332 1,236,582 1,849,332 1,156,832 3,198,999 3,888,000 2,394,000 2,456,000 4,674,500
25,509,033 23,896,817 14,255,232 23,879,218 15,726,765 184,032,626GRAND TOTAL 18,131,785 14,690,828 13,020,230 12,467,858 22,454,860
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Capital Improvement Program
City of St. Louis Park, MN
PROJECTS & FUNDING SOURCES BY DEPARTMENT
2015 2024thru
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
Buildings
2013PD/CH2 45,000Police Station/City Hall Fire Alarm Panel 45,000
2013PD4 18,000Police Station - HVAC Computer
upgrade
18,000
2013PD6 10,000Police Station Dispatch workstation
remodel
10,000
2014CH2 0City Hall Alarm Panel 0
31140002 0City Hall 3rd Floor Covering and
Furniture
0
31150001 30,000City Hall Garage Overhead Doors 30,000
31150002 682,000City Hall 2nd Floor Remodel 682,000
31150003 598,000City Hall 3rd Floor Remodel 598,000
31160001 100,000City Hall Roof Top AC Units (two units)100,000
31160002 10,000City Hall Chip, Seal, Stripe Main
Parking Lot
10,000
31160003 20,000City Hall Garage Unit Heaters 20,000
31170001City Hall Council Chambers Remodel 600,000600,000
31180002 30,000City Hall Remodel 2nd and 3rd floor
restrooms
30,000
31200001City Hall Timber Retaining Walls 60,00060,000
31230001City Hall ITE & Gould Elect Panel
Replacement
25,00025,000
32150001 35,000Police Station Seal for Air Infiltration 35,000
32150002 6,000Police Station Wall Sign with Lighting 6,000
32160002 20,000PD Dispatch Kitchen Remodel 20,000
32170001Police Station replace boiler system 60,00060,000
32170002Police Station Concrete Sidewalk 15,00015,000
32180002 180,000Police Station - Replace office
furnishings
180,000
32180003 35,000Police- Replace ceiling tiles 35,000
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
3,516,0001,234,000 205,000 745,000 280,000 245,000Capital Replacement Fund 202,000 115,000 415,000 75,000
60,00060,000EDA Development Fund
60,00060,000Housing Authority
63,00063,000Pavement Management Fund
180,000180,000PW Engineering Budget
32190001Police Station Remodel Restrooms 75,00075,000
32190002Police StationShooting Range Exhaust 45,00045,000
32200001Police Station Water Heaters 7,0007,000
33140001 45,000MSC - Chip Seal and Re-Stripe parking
lot
45,000
33140002 15,000 15,000MSC & Fire Stations CO Nox Sensor
Replacement
60,00015,000 15,000
33140003 40,000MSC Roof Mounted 40kw Photovoltaic
Panel System
40,000
33150002 50,000MSC Fencing 50,000
33160001 20,000MSC Bay'sConvert HVAC to Digital
Controls
20,000
33170001MSC Convert Exterior HID to LED 20,00020,000
33170002MSC 2nd Bay Sealant and Stripping 50,00050,000
33180001 0MSC Service Bays-Striping 0
33180002 20,000MSC Fuel Station Pump Controls 20,000
33190001 15,000MSC Air Compressor Replacement 15,000
33190002 50,000MSC 3rd Bay Sealant and Stripping 50,000
33200001 165,000MSC Car Wash Unit Replace with
Automatic
165,000
33200003MSC Service Bays-Sealant 75,00075,000
33210001MSC 2nd Floor Office Carpeting/Floor
Covering
15,00015,000
33210002MSC Paint Booth Maintenance 25,00025,000
33220001MSC Old Bay Roofing 400,000400,000
33250001MSC Fuel Station Replacement 50,00050,000
34160001 4,000FS #1 Chip, seal, stripe both prking lots 4,000
35160001 4,000FS #2 Chip, seal, stripe both prking lots 4,000
36160001 50,000Westwood Nature Master Planning 50,000
36190001 15,000Westwood Nature Center Replace
Rooftop HVAC Unit
15,000
3,879,0001,534,000 268,000 745,000 280,000 245,000Buildings Total 202,000 115,000 415,000 75,000
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
3,879,0001,534,000 268,000 745,000 280,000 245,000Buildings Total 202,000 115,000 415,000 75,000
Cable TV
11151001 120,000Van Cameras 120,000
11151002 20,000Van Camera Cases 20,000
11151003 13,000Van Camera Cables 13,000
11151004 15,000LCD monitors 15,000
11151005 2,500Hard-Drive Video Recorder 2,500
11151006 6,000Converter for Recorder 6,000
11151007 36,000Tripods for On Location 36,000
11151008 16,500Video Switcher 16,500
11151009 4,200SD/HD converter 4,200
11151010 1,500DVD recorders 1,500
11151011 1,500Tripods 1,500
11151012 900Unit pro light kit 900
11151013 28,200Playback systems 28,200
11152002 8,500Server for channel 96 8,500
11152003 1,000DSLR camera 1,000
11152004 45,000Community Room video production
equipment
45,000
11152005 23,000Live TV over IP video transport 23,000
11161001 750Announcer Headsets 750
11161002 500Shotgun mics 500
11161003 300Hand-held mics 300
11161004 35,000Replacement edit systems 35,000
11171001Wireless mic systems 2,0002,000
11171002CG 7,0007,000
11171003CD Player 250250
11172006Announcer intercom,1,0001,000
11181001 2,000300-foot audio snake & reel 2,000
11181002 300Announcer Monitor 300
11181003 40050-foot audio snake 400
11181004 1,500Behringer Audio Equipment 1,500
11181005 7,500Camcorders 7,500
11181006 1,500DVD recorders 1,500
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
768,700222,800 156,550 10,250 14,100 79,600Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment
Grant
285,400
768,700222,800 156,550 10,250 14,100 79,600Cable TV Total 285,400
11181007 900Unit pro light kit 900
11191001 500DVD Recorders 500
11191002 30,000Slow-motion replay 30,000
11191003 70012-channel audio mixer 700
11191004 500Shotgun mics 500
11191005 300Hand-held mics 300
11191006 10,200NLE stations 10,200
11191007 900Microphones 900
11191008 1,500Tripods 1,500
11191009 35,000Replacement edit systems 35,000
11201001Van Cameras 120,000120,000
11201002Van Camera Cases 20,00020,000
11201003Van Camera Cables 13,00013,000
11201004LCD monitors 15,00015,000
11201005Studio cameras 15,00015,000
11201006Microphones 900900
11201007Camera monitors 900900
11201008Hard-Drive Video Recorder 2,5002,500
11201009Conveter for Recorder 6,0006,000
11201010Tripods for On Location 36,00036,000
11201011SD/HD converter 4,2004,200
11201012Video Switcher 16,50016,500
11201013DVD recorder 1,5001,500
11201014Playback systems 28,20028,200
11201015Production switcher 4,5004,500
11201016Teleprompter 1,2001,200
768,700222,800 156,550 10,250 14,100 79,600Cable TV Total 285,400
Engineering
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
20052000 2,488,000Street Project - TH 100 Reconstruction 2,488,000
40141300 355,000Traffic Signal - Wooddale @ W36th St 355,000
40144000 2,666,000 2,250,000Storm Water- Bass Lake Preserve
Rehab
5,566,000650,000
40149000 5,000Sanitary Sewer - MCES Golden Valley 5,000
40149100 5,000Sanitary Sewer - MCES Hopkins
Interceptor
5,000
40150003 194,000Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 194,000
40151003 2,642,250Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 3)2,642,250
40151100 1,696,500Street - MSA Street Rehab (Walker/
36th)
1,696,500
40151207 275,000Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
7)
275,000
40151208 268,518Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
8)
268,518
40151600 110,000 158,000 37,500 5,500Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project 443,00010,000 120,000 02,000
40151700 316,250Bridge - W 36th St @ Minnehaha Creek 316,250
40152000 3,521,000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2015
3,521,000
40153004 400,000Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
4)
400,000
40154000 500,000Storm Water- Walker Pond Expansion 500,000
40154001 300,000Storm Water- MCWD Cold Storage Site 300,000
40160003 282,000Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 282,000
40161000 336,000Street - Reconstruction (Utica Avenue)336,000
40161004 5,810,500Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 4)5,810,500
40161100 596,700Street - MSA Street Rehab (CLR / Flag)596,700
40161201 269,388Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
1)
269,388
40161300 47,500 46,500Traffic Signal - Repl Control Cabinets 198,00052,50051,500
40162000 917,000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2016
917,000
40163005 420,000Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
5)
420,000
40170003Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 198,400198,400
40171005Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 5)2,757,2502,757,250
40171100Street - MSA Street Rehab (Louisiana
Ave)
854,100854,100
40171101Street - Cedar Lake Road
Improvements
75,00075,000
40171202Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
2)
270,276270,276
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
40171203Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
3)
271,182271,182
40171700Bridge - W 37th St @ Minnehaha Creek 1,150,0001,150,000
40172000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2017
1,223,0001,223,000
40173006Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
6)
440,000440,000
40174000Storm Water- Louisiana Oaks Pond
Rehab
450,000450,000
40175000Water- Rehab WTP 16 Reservior 275,000275,000
40180003 200,600Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 200,600
40181006 3,970,500Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 6)3,970,500
40181100 678,600Street - MSA Street Rehab (Beltline
Blvd)
678,600
40181101 535,700Street - MSA Street Rehab
(Edgewood/Cambridge)
535,700
40181102 163,800Street - MSA Street Rehab (Ottawa)163,800
40181204 272,105Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
4)
272,105
40181300 250,000Traffic Signal - W36th St @ Xenwood
Ave
250,000
40181700 1,495,000Bridge - Louisiana Ave @ Minnehaha
Creek
1,495,000
40182000 4,962,000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2018
4,962,000
40183007 460,000Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
7)
460,000
40184000 400,000Storm Water- Oregon Pond Basin
Rehab
400,000
40186000 2,039,051Street- W36th Street Reconstruction 2,039,051
40186001 2,000,000Street- Wooddale Ave Reconstruction 2,000,000
40190003 202,800Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 202,800
40191007 3,211,500Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 7)3,211,500
40191100 327,600Street - MSA Street Rehab (W28th St)327,600
40191205 278,047Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
5)
278,047
40192000 6,214,000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2019
6,214,000
40193008 480,000Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
8)
480,000
40194000 270,000Storm Water- Browndale Pond Rehab 270,000
40194001 90,000Storm Water- Sumter Pond Rehab 90,000
40197000 3,000Street - Excelsior Blvd Resurfacing 3,000
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 17
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
40200003Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 205,000205,000
40201008Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 8)4,480,0004,480,000
40201100Street - MSA Street Rehab (Shelard
Pkwy)
678,600678,600
40201206Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
6)
284,008284,008
40201300Railroad - Whistle Quiet Zones 100,000100,000
40202000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2020
5,647,0005,647,000
40203001Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
1)
510,000510,000
40204000Storm Water- Lamplighter Pond Rehab 109,000109,000
40204001Storm Water- Otten Pond Rehab 109,000109,000
40205000Water - Recoat Reservoir 2 @ WTP #6 935,000935,000
40210003Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 206,100206,100
40211001Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 1)4,587,5004,587,500
40211100Street - MSA Street Rehab (TBD)586,700586,700
40211207Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
7)
289,989289,989
40212000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2021
1,813,0001,813,000
40213002Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
2)
520,000520,000
40214000Storm Water- Twin Lakes Sed Basin
Rehab
1,242,0001,242,000
40215000Water- Recoat Elevated Water Tower
#2
1,540,0001,540,000
40220003Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 209,400209,400
40221002Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 2)4,695,0004,695,000
40221100Street - MSA Street Rehab (TBD)535,700535,700
40221208Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
8)
290,000290,000
40222000CTP! Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway
Installations 2022
952,500952,500
40223003Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
3)
540,000540,000
40224000Storm Water- Westdale Sed Basin
Rehab
248,000248,000
40230003Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 211,600211,600
40231003Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 3)4,802,5004,802,500
40231100Street - MSA Street Rehab (TBD)535,700535,700
40231201Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 300,000300,000
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 18
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
240,000240,000EDA Development Fund
25,917,5003,521,000 1,085,000 1,223,000 4,962,000 6,214,000G.O. Bonds 5,647,000 1,813,000 952,500 500,000
1,012,5421,012,542HRA Levy
8,012,2002,029,000 596,700 854,100 1,232,400 327,600Municipal State Aid 778,600 586,700 535,700 535,700 535,700
22,047,8001,970,500 2,646,500 1,979,200 2,042,800 2,106,400Pavement Management Fund 2,135,500 2,198,000 2,257,700 2,326,300 2,384,900
198,000198,000Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund
91,75023,750 65,000 3,000PW Engineering Budget
1,791,513183,518 186,888 186,458 149,605 195,047PW Operations Budget 154,008 144,989 198,500 247,500 145,000
17,500Reilly Industries 17,500
7,320,000820,000 640,000 660,000 680,000 700,000Sanitary Sewer Utility 730,000 740,000 760,000 790,000 800,000
2,621,700110,000 326,000 350,000 565,700Special Assessments 70,000 1,200,000
1,260,000220,000 1,040,000State of Minnesota
13,183,4004,380,000 2,547,000 1,366,200 667,300 628,400Stormwater Utility 487,500 1,512,600 519,700 800,800 273,900
3,631,509605,000 3,026,509Tax Increment - Elmwood
75,00075,000Tax Increment Financing
1)
40233004Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
4)
570,000570,000
40234000Storm Water- Cedar Manor Lake Rehab 528,000528,000
40240003Concrete Replacement- SW-C&G-CB 213,800213,800
40241004Street - Local Street Rehab (Area 4)4,910,0004,910,000
40241100Street - MSA Street Rehab (TBD)535,700535,700
40241202Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area
2)
300,000300,000
40243005Sanitary Sewer- Mainline Rehab (Area
5)
580,000580,000
40244000Storm Water- Flood Area #24 1,200,0001,200,000
40246000Street - I394 Ramp / CD Road
Improvement
3,000,0003,000,000
40247000Street - Excelsior Blvd (Lou - W City
Lim)
3,000,0003,000,000
40247001Traffic Signal Project - CSAH 25 @
Beltline Blvd.
500,000500,000
53155100 50,000Sanitary Sewer- LS Mtce (LS #5)50,000
53245500Water Project - WTP #6 GAC Upgrade 2,190,0002,190,000
53245501Reilly Site - Install Monitor Well (W413)35,00035,000
119,049,41416,042,518 11,087,088 8,614,208 17,214,856 11,128,947Engineering Total 13,067,608 10,785,289 7,524,100 7,120,300 16,464,500
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 19
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
800,000800,000U.S. Government
6,000,000Unfunded6,000,000
24,829,0001,741,750 3,059,000 1,120,250 1,771,000 954,500Water Utility 3,135,000 3,790,000 2,300,000 2,350,000 4,607,500
119,049,41416,042,518 11,087,088 8,614,208 17,214,856 11,128,947Engineering Total 13,067,608 10,785,289 7,524,100 7,120,300 16,464,500
Fire
1,202,00034,000 440,000 28,000 48,000 28,000Capital Replacement Fund 28,000 8,000 550,000 38,000
1,202,00034,000 440,000 28,000 48,000 28,000Fire Total 28,000 8,000 550,000 38,000
65150001 6,000Rapid Response Inflatable 6,000
65160001 32,000SCBA Fill Stations 32,000
65990001 8,000 8,000 16,000 8,000Thermal Imagers 80,0008,000 8,000 8,000 8,0008,000
65990002 20,000 20,000Outside Warning Sirens 100,00020,000 20,000 20,000
65990003 400,000SCBA Replacement 860,000460,000
65990004Hydraulic Rescue Tool 60,00030,000 30,000
65990005 32,000Lucas Device 64,00032,000
1,202,00034,000 440,000 28,000 48,000 28,000Fire Total 28,000 8,000 550,000 38,000
Operations & Recreation
20130080 5,000Oak Hill Park Northern Lights (LED)10,0005,000
2020xxxxParking Lot Seal Coat - Oak Hill Park 00
20225007Rec Center Arenas Rubber Floor
Replacement
250,000250,000
2023xxoxParking Lot Seal Coat - Dakota Park 00
2023xxxxParking Lot Seal Coat - Aquila Park 00
21150304 25,000Aquila Park Tennis Court Resurface 25,000
21150407 7,000Court Resurface(tns)-Bass Lake 7,000
21153609 252,000Louisiana Oaks North Parking Lot
Addition
252,000
21154005 7,500Court Resurface (BB) Minikahda Vista
Park
7,500
21154010 11,000Minikahda Vista Park Backstop
Replacement
11,000
21154211 60,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Nelson Park 60,000
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 20
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
21154308 7,000Court Resurface (tns) - Northside Park 7,000
21154806 7,500Court Resurface (BB) Pennsylvania
Park
7,500
21155649 85,000Skate Park Equipment Replacement 85,000
21156422 100,000Wolfe Park Boardwalk Replacement
(south end)
100,000
21159920 30,000Trail Reconstruction - CLR/Quentin
Ave/Ridge Dr
30,000
21160201 17,000Aquila Park Building Locks and
Security Camera
17,000
21160402 30,000ADA Trail Conn.-Bass Lake Pk to
George Haun Trail
30,000
21160419 13,500Trail Seal Coat - Bass Lake 13,500
21160705 50,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Blackstone Park 50,000
21161103 60,000Carpenter Park Ball Field Fence
Replacement
60,000
21161304 12,000Cedar Knoll Park/Carlson Field
Scoreboard
12,000
21162706 50,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Jersey Park 50,000
21162907 50,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Justad Park 50,000
21164420 13,500Trail Seal Coat - Oak Hill Park 13,500
21165218 125,000Trail Lights (LED) at Shelard Park 125,000
21166408 100,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Wolfe Park 100,000
21166421 13,500Trail Seal Coat - Wolfe Park 13,500
21166425 16,000Trail Lights (LED) at Wolfe Park 16,000
21170302Aquila Park Fields 1-4 Lights and Poles
Upgrade
450,000450,000
21170507Playground Eqpt Repl - Bass Lake Park 60,00060,000
21172106Parking Lot Seal Coat - Fern Hill Park 17,50017,500
21174404Oak Hill Park Splash Pad Feature
Replacement
60,00060,000
21174908Playground Eqpt Repl - Rainbow Park 50,00050,000
21175220Trail Reconstruction - Shelard Park 40,00040,000
21175809Playground Eqpt Repl - Twin Lakes
Park
60,00060,000
21175921Victoria Lake Parking Lot 50,00050,000
21176110Playground Eqpt Repl - Webster Park 60,00060,000
21176424Wolfe Park Pergola Work 10,00010,000
21179919Trail Sealcoat - Various Trails 30,00030,000
21180301 7,500Court Resurface (BB) Aquila Park 7,500
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 21
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
21180305 35,000Parking Lot Resurface - Aquila Park 35,000
21180321 7,000Repaint Park Building - Aquila Park 7,000
21180611 62,500Playground Eqpt Repl - Birchwood Park 62,500
21180622 7,000Repaint Park Building - Birchwood Park 7,000
21181023 7,000Repaint Park Building - Browndale Park 7,000
21181124 6,000Repaint Park Building - Carpenter Park 6,000
21181306 8,000Parking Lot Resurface - Cedar Knoll
Park
8,000
21181325 2,000Repaint Park Building - Cedar Knoll
Park
2,000
21181707 8,000Parking Lot Resurface - Creekside Park 8,000
21181826 4,000Repaint Park Building - Dakota Park 4,000
21182127 5,000Repaint Park Building - Fern Hill Park 5,000
21183628 7,000Repaint Park Building - Louisiana Oaks
Park
7,000
21184208 8,000Parking Lot Resurface - Nelson Park 8,000
21184229 7,000Repaint Park Building - Nelson Park 7,000
21184309 35,000Parking Lot Resurface - Northside Park 35,000
21184312 62,500Playground Eqpt Repl - Northside Park 62,500
21184330 6,000Repaint Park Building - Northside Park 6,000
21184431 9,000Repaint Park Building - Oak Hill Park 9,000
21185102 2,000Court Resurface (BB) Roxbury Park 2,000
21185113 62,500Playground Eqpt Repl - Roxbury Park 62,500
21185203 2,000Court Resurface (BB) Shelard Park 2,000
21185214 62,500Playground Eqpt Repl - Shelard Park 62,500
21186210 35,000Parking Lot Resurface - Westwood Hills
NC
35,000
21186404 3,000Court Resurface (BB) Wolfe Park 3,000
21190304 20,000Parking Lot Seal Coat - Aquila Park 20,000
21190613 10,000Trail Reconstruction - Birchwood Park 10,000
21190714 10,000Trail Reconstruction - Blackstone Park 10,000
21191002 85,000Browndale Park Hockey Rink Lights 85,000
21191805 20,000Parking Lot Seal Coat - Dakota Park 20,000
21191815 75,000Trail Reconstruction - Dakota Park 75,000
21192116 45,000Trail Reconstruction - Fern Hill Park 45,000
21195406 65,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Sunshine Park 65,000
21195607 65,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Texa-Tonka
Park
65,000
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 22
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
21196308 65,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Willow Park 65,000
21199901 20,000ADA Connections to Picnic
Shelter/Playgrounds
20,000
21199917 30,000Trail Sealcoat - Various Trails 30,000
21200912Trail Reconstruction - Bronx Park 15,00015,000
21203013Trail Reconstruction - Keystone Park 20,00020,000
21204314Trail Reconstruction - Northside Park 20,00020,000
21204502Playground Eqpt Repl - Oregon Park 65,00065,000
21205403Playground Eqpt Repl - Sunset Park 65,00065,000
21206204Playground Eqpt Repl - Westwood Hills
NC
100,000100,000
21209901ADA Compliance Picnic Tables 15,00015,000
21210411Trail Reconstruction - Bass Lake Park 100,000100,000
21211712Playground Eqpt Repl - Parkview Park 60,00060,000
21213614Trail Reconstruction - Louisiana Oaks
Park
65,00065,000
21213801Playground Eqpt Repl - Meadowbrook
Manor Park
60,00060,000
21214002Playground Eqpt Repl - Minikahda
Vista Park
60,00060,000
21214415Trail Reconstruction - Oak Hill Park 75,00075,000
21214803Playground Eqpt Repl - Pennsylvania
Park
60,00060,000
21216416Trail Reconstruction - Wolfe Park 85,00085,000
21219912Trail Reconstruction - Franklin 45,00045,000
21219913Trail Reconstruction - Jordan 45,00045,000
21220902Playground Eqpt Repl - Bronx Park 65,00065,000
21221403Playground Eqpt Repl - Cedar Manor
Park
60,00060,000
21221604Playground Eqpt Repl - Center Park 65,00065,000
21222401ADA Trail Compliance - Cedar Manor
Park Trail
60,00060,000
21224109Trail Reconstruction - Minnehaha Creek 50,00050,000
21230301Playground Eqpt Repl - Aquila Park 85,00085,000
21231102Playground Eqpt Repl - Carpenter Park 65,00065,000
21231503Playground Eqpt Repl - Cedarhurst
Park
65,00065,000
21234611Trail Reconstruction - Otten Pond 30,00030,000
21235112Trail Reconstruction - Roxbury Park 10,00010,000
21235813Trail Reconstruction - Twin Lakes Park 10,00010,000
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 23
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
21240101Playground Eqpt Repl - Ainsworth Park 65,00065,000
21240130Repaint Park Building - Cedar Knoll
Park
2,0002,000
21240306Repaint Park Building - Aquila Park 7,0007,000
21240317Trail Reconstruction - Aquila Park 75,00075,000
21240607Repaint Park Building - Birchwood Park 7,0007,000
21241002Playground Eqpt Repl - Browndale Park 65,00065,000
21241008Repaint Park Building - Browndale Park 7,0007,000
21241109Repaint Park Building - Carpenter Park 6,0006,000
21241118Trail Reconstruction - Carpenter Park 50,00050,000
21241811Repaint Park Building - Dakota Park 4,0004,000
21242112Repaint Park Building - Fern Hill Park 5,0005,000
21242719Trail Reconstruction - Jersey Park 30,00030,000
21243613Repaint Park Building - Louisiana Oaks
Park
7,0007,000
21244214Repaint Park Building - Nelson Park 7,0007,000
21244315Repaint Park Building - Northside Park 6,0006,000
21244416Repaint Park Building - Oak Hill Park 9,0009,000
21994401 5,000Oak Hill Park Northern Lights (LED)10,0005,000
21999902 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000Playground Woodchips 200,00020,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,00020,000
21999903 100,000 100,000 100,000 60,000Minnehaha Creek Trail Repayment 460,000100,000
22173203Knollwood Canoe Landing - Dredge
and Rebuild
25,00025,000
22193603 10,000Louisiana Canoe Landing Landscape 10,000
22206115Webster Park Community Garden 15,00015,000
22999901 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000Tree Replacement 600,00060,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,00060,000
23156221 20,000Westwood Hills NC Wildflower Trail
Restoration
20,000
23166222 16,000Westwood Hills NC Key Fob for Pavilion 16,000
23166223 60,000Westwood Hills NC Ravine Bridge
Replacement
60,000
23166224 55,000Westwood Hills NC Storge Garage
(30'x30')
55,000
23176222Westwood Hills NC North Staircase
Overlook
10,00010,000
23176223Westwood Hills NC-Prairie Deck
Rebuild
20,00020,000
23196218 50,000Westwood Hills NC Boardwalk Deck
Repl, Phase 2
50,000
23196219 6,000Westwood Hills NC Brick House 6,000
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 24
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
Furniture Repl
23196220 150,000Westwood Hills NC Interpretive Exhibit
Repl
150,000
23206216Westwood Hills NC Staircase Rebuild 40,00040,000
23216217Westwood Hills NC Furniture Repl 10,00010,000
23226210Westwood Hills NC Water Garden,
Phase 2
45,00045,000
23236214Westwood Hills NC Trail Bench
Replacement
15,00015,000
23246220Westwood Hills NC Boardwalk Deck
Repl, Phase 3
50,00050,000
24145018 400,000Rec Center Arena Reconstruction
Engineering
400,000
24155015 15,000Rec Center Building Re-Keying 15,000
24155016 175,000Rec Center Exterior Building Repair 175,000
24155017 5,000Rec Center HVAC Study/Assessment 5,000
24165011 30,000Rec Center Banquet Room Carpet &
Floor Replacement
30,000
24165012 55,000Rec Center Fire Alarm System Upgrade 55,000
24165013 35,000Rec Center Gallery & Hallway Flooring 35,000
24165014 4,400,000Rec Center Arena Refrigeration
Replacement
4,400,000
24165015 110,000Rec Center Parking Lot Resurface 110,000
24165016 105,000Rec Center Rubber Floor
Replacement - East & West
105,000
24165017 10,000Rec Center West Arena Press Area 10,000
24175013Rec Center Banquet Room/Gallery
Furniture Repl
15,00015,000
24175014Rec Center Boiler Replacement &
Pneumatics
200,000200,000
24175016Rec Center Hot Water Heater Tank
Replacement
20,00020,000
24175017Rec Center Programming Office AC
Replacement
50,00050,000
24175018Rec Center Programming Office Carpet 17,00017,000
24185015 50,000Rec Center Banquet & Gallery Remodel 50,000
24185016 120,000Rec Center Door Replacement (Front &
Arena)
120,000
24185017 15,000Rec Center Landscaping 15,000
24185018 400,000Rec Center Roof Rplc-East
Arena/Office/Banquet Rm
400,000
24185019 100,000Rec Center Upstairs Bthrm&Ctrng
Kitchn Remodel
100,000
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 25
Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
24185020 40,000Rec Center West Arena Window
Replacement
40,000
24195010 15,000Rec Center Banquet Room & Gallery
Chair Repl.
15,000
24195011 50,000Rec Center East Arena Locker Room
Remodel
50,000
24195012 75,000Rec Center Front Office AC
Replacement
75,000
24205005Rec Center Aquatic Park Amenity
Replacement
300,000300,000
24205006Rec Center Banquet Room PA Upgrade 50,00050,000
24205008Rec Center Marquee 200,000200,000
24205009Parking Lot Seal Coat - Rec Center 60,00060,000
24205010Rec Center Aquatic Park Sun Shelter
Repl
75,00075,000
24205011Rec Center Rental Skate Replacement
(Ph 1)
10,00010,000
24215006Rec Center Arena Compressor Rebuild 15,00015,000
24215007Rec Center Arena Rubber Floor 250,000250,000
24215008Rec Center Dasher Board
Repair/Replacement
12,00012,000
24215009Rec Center Landscaping 15,00015,000
242150110Rec Center Rental Skate Replacement
(Ph 2)
10,00010,000
24225006Rec Center East Arena Painting 60,00060,000
24225008Rec Center Scoreboard Replacement 32,50032,500
24235007Rec Center Arena Compressor Rebuild 15,00015,000
24235008Rec Center Arena Water Treatment
Repl
75,00075,000
24235009Rec Center West Arena Painting 75,00075,000
24235010Rec Center West Arena Roof
Replacement
500,000500,000
24245003Rec Center East Arena
Dehumidification
400,000400,000
24245004Rec Center Generator Replacement 500,000500,000
24245005Rec Center Landscaping 20,00020,000
25150213 80,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Landscape
Replacement
80,000
25150214 15,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pumps
Rebuild
15,000
25160209 45,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Drp Slide &
Dvg Brd Repl
45,000
25160210 20,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Umbrellas 20,000
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
25170211Rec Center Aquatic Park Filter
Replacement
200,000200,000
25170212Rec Center Aquatic Park Pump Rebuild 20,00020,000
25170215Rec Center Concession Eqpt.
Replacement
5,0005,000
25205007Rec Center Concession Eqpt.
Replacement
5,0005,000
25220205Rec Center Aquatic Park Locker Room
Remodel
100,000100,000
25230204Rec Center Concession Eqpt.
Replacement
5,0005,000
25990212 25,000 5,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Deck Furniture 45,0005,000 10,000
40161103 100,000Street - MSA Retaining Wall (Hwy 7
SFR)
100,000
50150001 1,800,000 1,800,000Meter Replacement 3,600,000
50154101 150,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2015)150,000
50154301 14,000Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2015)14,000
50164101 155,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2016)155,000
50164301 14,500Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2016)14,500
50174101Street Light Annual Replacement (2017)160,000160,000
50174301Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2017)15,00015,000
50184101 165,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2018)165,000
50184301 15,500Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2018)15,500
50194101 170,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2019)170,000
50194301 16,000Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2019)16,000
50204101Street Light Annual Replacement (2020)175,000175,000
50204301Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2020)16,50016,500
50214101Street Light Annual Replacement (2021)180,000180,000
50214301Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2021)17,00017,000
50224101Street Light Annual Replacement (2022)185,000185,000
50224301Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2022)17,50017,500
50234101Street Light Annual Replacement (2023)190,000190,000
50234301Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2023)18,00018,000
50244101Street Light Annual Replacement (2024)195,000195,000
50244301Traffic Signal Annual Painting (2024)18,50018,500
53155001 45,000Water Well Rehab (SLP13)45,000
53155002 40,000Water Well Rehab (SLP15)40,000
53155003 65,000Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP4)
65,000
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
18,310,9121,400,016 1,874,481 1,364,076 3,157,564 1,253,020Capital Replacement Fund 1,834,076 1,288,837 2,593,928 2,129,556 1,415,358
100,000100,000Municipal State Aid
53155301 20,000Storm Sewer LS Maint (LS #2)20,000
53155501 60,000Reilly Site - Install Monitor Wells 60,000
53165001 30,000Water Well Rehab (SLP4)30,000
53165002 67,000Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP1)
67,000
53165101 20,000Sanitary Sewer LS Maint (LS #11)20,000
53165301 21,000Storm Sewer LS Maint (LS #1)21,000
53175001Water Well Rehab (SLP8)32,00032,000
53175002Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP4)
68,00068,000
53175101Sanitary Sewer LS Maint (LS #13)22,00022,000
53175102Sanitary Sewer LS Maint (LS #23)10,00010,000
53175301Storm Sewer LS Maint (LS #7)22,00022,000
53185001 52,000Water Well Rehab (SLP11)52,000
53185101 40,000Sanitary Sewer LS Maint (LS #9)40,000
53185301 23,000Storm Sewer LS Maint (LS #8)23,000
53195001 34,000Water Well Rehab (SLP14)34,000
53195002 71,000Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP4)
71,000
53195003 71,000Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP1)
71,000
53195101 45,000Sanitary Sewer LS Maint (LS #21)45,000
53195301 25,000Storm Sewer LS Impr (Add SCADA to
Stns 1/5/7/8/9)
25,000
53205101Sanitary Sewer LS Maint (LS #22)47,00047,000
53215001Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP4)
74,00074,000
53215100Sanitary Sewer LS Maint (LS #15)26,00026,000
53225002Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP1)
75,00075,000
53235001Water Treatment Plant GAC
Replacement (WTP4)
77,00077,000
53245001Water Well Rehab (SLP10)38,00038,000
E - XX01 1,400,016 1,874,481 3,157,564 1,253,020Annual Equipment Replacement
Program
18,310,9121,364,076 1,834,076 1,288,837 2,129,556 1,415,3582,593,928
41,839,4125,101,016 9,763,481 3,352,576 4,818,564 2,696,020Operations & Recreation Total 3,207,576 2,637,837 3,738,928 3,454,556 3,068,858
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
16,721,0001,507,000 5,681,500 1,659,500 1,365,500 1,011,000Park Improvement Fund 1,135,000 1,052,000 867,500 1,040,000 1,402,000
1,887,500164,000 169,500 175,000 180,500 186,000PW Operations Budget 191,500 197,000 202,500 208,000 213,500
2,610,0001,200,000 1,220,000 32,000 40,000 45,000Sanitary Sewer Utility 47,000 26,000
111,00020,000 21,000 22,000 23,000 25,000Stormwater Utility
2,099,000810,000 697,000 100,000 52,000 176,000Water Utility 74,000 75,000 77,000 38,000
41,839,4125,101,016 9,763,481 3,352,576 4,818,564 2,696,020Operations & Recreation Total 3,207,576 2,637,837 3,738,928 3,454,556 3,068,858
Police
79,10010,700 10,700 10,700 26,200 5,200Capital Replacement Fund 5,200 5,200 5,200
145,00070,000E-911 Funds 75,000
224,10010,700 10,700 10,700 26,200 75,200Police Total 5,200 5,200 5,200 75,000
PD - 1 10,700 10,700 26,200 5,200Laser/Radar and Message Board 79,10010,700 5,200 5,200 5,200
PD - 2 70,000911 Server Replacement 145,00075,000
224,10010,700 10,700 10,700 26,200 75,200Police Total 5,200 5,200 5,200 75,000
Technology
13125001 25,000IT: Audits - Fiber, Security, PCI 3 Re-
Assessment
25,000
13125002IT: Server Farm / UPS Enhancements 35,00035,000
13135001 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000IT:Hosted E-Mail/VMWare/Web
Relays/Archive/DR
250,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,00025,000
13135003 10,000OR / Utilities: SCADA Solution 20,00010,000
13135004 20,000OR: AVL 40,00020,000
13145002 6,000Assessing: Wireless Equipment for
Field Work
6,000
13145004 25,000IT: Fire Station 1 / Rec Center Fiber
Redundancy
25,000
13145010Police: New CAD/RMS/Mobile Suite 550,000550,000
13145011 30,000OR: Banquet Rm Multiple Monitor /
Projector
60,00030,000
13145012 10,000OR: Rec Center Gallery / Prog Office
Monitors
20,00010,000
13155001 30,000IT: Fiber Conduit - West End Fr. Rd,
Gamble, Utica
30,000
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
13155002 200,000 200,000 100,000 100,000IR: Fiber - Sidewalks / Highway 100
Relocates
1,200,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000100,000
13155003 30,000IR: Study - Brickhouse Fiber and
Wireless
30,000
13155004 5,000 5,000IT: Public Kiosks (City Hall, other sites)10,000
13155005 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000Admin Serv: Agenda Management
Software/Hardware
110,00010,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,00010,000
13155006 200,000 15,000 15,000 15,000Admin Serv:Agenda Doc Mgmt
System/Microfilm Conver
335,00015,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,00015,000
13155007 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500IR: Public Stuff CRM 175,00017,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,50017,500
13155008 60,000IR: City Hall Floor 2 / 3 Cabling Upgrade 60,000
13155009 20,000IR: Portable Web Cams 40,00020,000
13155010 18,000Insp / Eng / Asses: Scanners (3)36,00018,000
13155011 13,000IR: Security Camera Viewing for
iPhone / iPads
13,000
13155012 20,000Insp / OR: BI Field iPads / Printers (10 /
1)
40,00020,000
13155013 20,000IR: GIS Public / Application Server 40,00020,000
13155014 12,000 2,000 2,000 2,000Admin Serv / Utilities: Infinity BI Service 30,0002,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,0002,000
13155015 50,000IT: Fiber Conduit - W. Lake St (west of
La. Ave.)
50,000
13155016 15,000Eng: Survey GPS 15,000
13155017 13,000 13,000Police: ZuercherTech FBR Tablet Add-
On Module
52,00013,000 13,000
13155018 40,000 2,500 2,500 2,500Admin: DocuSphere A/P Management 62,5002,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,5002,500
13155019 10,000IR: Microfilm Reader / Printer 10,000
13155020 32,000 10,000 10,000 10,000Police: ZuercherTech Crime Analysis
Add-On Module
122,00010,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,00010,000
13165002 85,000IR: Study - Park Nicollet Fiber 85,000
13165003 200,000 200,000 50,000 50,000IR: Selected Fiber Rings, Parks, City
Facilities
950,000200,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,00050,000
13165004 100,000IR: New City Website Platform 100,000
13165006 15,000OR: Aquila Park Building Fiber 15,000
13175001Insp: Permits / E-Permits System
Replacement
21,00021,000
13175002OR: Rec Banquet Rm
Smartboard/Video Conferencing
60,00030,000 30,000
13185001 205,000Admin Serv: Financial / HR/Payroll App
Replacement
205,000
13195001 203,000Admin Serv: Utility Billing App
Replacement
203,000
13215001OR: MSC Smartboard 15,00015,000
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
13995001 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000IT: On-going Software Licenses, Mtce,
Development
2,000,000200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000200,000
13995002 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000IT: On-going Network Adds &
Replacement
1,000,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000100,000
13995003 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000IT: On-going Hardware/Telephone
Adds & Replacement
1,500,000150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000150,000
13995004 250,000 600,000Police/Fire: 800 MHz Radio/Console
Replacements
1,750,000900,000
13995006 100,000 125,000Police: Mobile Replacements 350,000125,000
13995007Fire / Police: Dispatch Voice Recorders 155,00075,000 80,000
13995008 8,000 8,000OR: Square Rigger Mobile Devices 24,0008,000
13995009 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000IR / Communications: Reverse 911 -
ParkAlert
150,00015,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,00015,000
13995010Eng: Engineering Total Station 25,00025,000
13995011 159,999 46,998 46,998 46,998OR: Asset Mgmt Software 623,00046,998 55,001 55,002 55,002 55,00255,002
13995012 10,000 10,000Fire: Fire Department Mobile Solutions 40,00010,000 10,000
13995013 10,000 15,000Fire: EOC Computer / Phone
Equipment
40,00015,000
13995014 15,000 15,000Admin Serv: Council Tablets 70,00020,000 20,000
13995015 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000IT: Tablet / Smartphone Hardware and
Services
2,000,000200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000200,000
13995016 27,000Facilities: City Hall Cameras 54,00027,000
13995017 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000ACCT- Insight Budgeting Annual
Maintenance
160,00016,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,00016,000
13995019 55,000OR: Nature Center Surveillance
Cameras
110,00055,000
13995020 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000IT: Network Switches 250,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,00025,000
13995021 23,000Police: Jail Cameras 46,00023,000
13995022 12,000Police: Exterior Cameras 24,00012,000
13995023 6,500Police: Booking and Intox Room
Cameras (2)
13,0006,500
13995024 55,000Police: Dispatch Camera Viewing
Workstations
110,00055,000
13995025 45,000OR: Rec Center Cameras 90,00045,000
13995026 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000IT: Surveillance Camera Maintenance 160,00016,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,00016,000
13995027 10,000OR: Point of Sale Equipment
Replacements
20,00010,000
13995028 20,000IR/Facilities: Conference Room A/V
Upgrades
20,000
13995029 7,500 7,500IT: Plotter Replacements 37,5007,500 7,500 7,500
13995030OR: Rec Center PA / Sound 50,00050,000
13995031 45,000MSC Cameras 90,00045,000
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Total20152016201720182019Department20202021202220232024
10,297,6671,420,333 917,666 1,061,166 1,139,666 1,074,166Capital Replacement Fund 903,334 867,834 895,334 947,834 1,070,334
305,00015,000 15,000 90,000 15,000 15,000E-911 Funds 15,000 15,000 95,000 15,000 15,000
405,000175,000 185,000EDA Development Fund 45,000
1,000,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000G.O. Bonds 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
135,000135,000Park Improvement Fund
50,00050,000Pavement Management Fund
3,132,000305,000 720,000 10,000 129,500 156,500Police & Fire Pension 32,000 33,000 150,000 106,500 1,489,500
337,670102,333 16,333 16,333 16,333 31,333Sanitary Sewer Utility 64,001 24,001 19,001 19,001 29,001
110,00045,000 10,000Solid Waste Utility 45,000 10,000
130,00349,000 667 667 667 10,667Stormwater Utility 45,667 5,667 667 667 15,667
815,00065,000 200,000 200,000 50,000 50,000Unfunded 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
352,660102,333 16,332 16,332 26,332 26,332Water Utility 63,999 24,000 19,000 29,000 29,000
17,070,0002,563,999 2,170,998 1,494,498 1,477,498 1,473,998Technology Total 1,364,001 1,119,502 1,329,002 1,268,002 2,808,502
13995034 225,000IT: Server Farm Tape Lib/UPS/DR/SAN 450,000225,000
13995035IT: Telephone Handset Upgrade 200,000100,000 100,000
13995036 10,000Eng: Large Scanner / Plotter / Copier 20,00010,000
13995037Fire: Stations Media Package 200,000100,000 100,000
13995039 8,000Admin Serv: UB Meter Reading
Handhelds (if no AMR)
8,000
13995040 6,500Police: Interview Room Cameras 13,0006,500
13995041 10,000 10,000IT: Wireless Hotspots 50,00010,000 10,000 10,000
61990001Police-LPR replacement 22,00022,000
17,070,0002,563,999 2,170,998 1,494,498 1,477,498 1,473,998Technology Total 1,364,001 1,119,502 1,329,002 1,268,002 2,808,502
25,509,033 23,896,817 14,255,232 23,879,218 15,726,765Grand Total 184,032,62618,131,785 14,690,828 13,020,230 12,467,858 22,454,860
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Title: 2015 Budget, Final Property Tax Levies (City & HRA) and 2015 - 2024 CIP Page 32
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 8c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers, Interfund Loan, and Fund Closings
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing fund equity transfer, operating transfers, and
fund closings.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving an interfund loan.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
• Does the City Council concur with the staff recommendation regarding the level of fund
balance in the General Fund after the proposed equity transfer to the Capital Replacement
Fund?
• Does the City Council desire to approve the other proposed operating transfers between
funds?
• Does the City Council desire to approve the interfund loan from the Development Fund
to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund?
• Does the City Council concur with the recommendation to close certain funds?
SUMMARY: This report includes information on the projected level of fund balance in the
General Fund and proposed transfers between funds for the year ending December 31, 2014. It
also includes information on a proposed interfund loan and the closing of certain funds.
The need for equity and operating transfers between funds is analyzed each year and information
is forwarded to Council for approval. This process supports the continued work on the Long
Range Financial Management Plan as discussed with Council. Interfund loans are necessary to
have in place when particular funds may need additional cash to support their operations. All
funds are reviewed annually to determine if there are any which are no longer necessary and
should be closed.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed transfers will direct
resources to funds where there are funding challenges to help achieve long-term sustainability.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolutions
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers, Interfund Loan, and Fund Closings
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: At the end of each calendar year, all funds are analyzed to determine if
transfers should be recommended to meet fund balance policy requirements or to assist with
long-term sustainability. Cash balances are also analyzed to determine if interfund loans may be
necessary.
PRESENT CONSIDERATIONS:
Equity Transfer
As per the December 31, 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the unassigned
fund balance in the General Fund was $14,342,422, which was equal to 47.1% of the 2014
budgeted expenditures. The City’s Fund Balance Policy states that the City will strive to
maintain a fund balance in the General Fund that is within a range of 35% to 50% of the
following year’s budgeted expenditures, and that any amount greater than 40% can be transferred
to other funds. The City’s policy follows the Office of the State Auditor’s recommended fund
balance guidelines.
At the end of 2014, Staff anticipates that the unassigned fund balance in the General Fund will
increase to approximately $16.3 million. This is based on projections that were prepared by
Staff using actual year to date numbers through October 2014 to project activity through the
close of the fiscal year end. As a result, the projected end of year unassigned fund balance in the
General Fund would grow to approximately 50% of the 2015 budgeted expenditures, which
could potentially exceed the range of 35% to 50% stated in the policy. Therefore, it is
recommended that an equity transfer from the General Fund of $1,050,000 be made in 2014 to
the Capital Replacement Fund.
With the recommended transfer to the Capital Replacement Fund, the fund balance within the
General Fund would be projected to be in a range of 46% - 48% of the 2015 budgeted
expenditures, with the target goal being approximately 47%, depending on 2014 final year end
results.
Capital Replacement Fund – Transfer in of $1,050,000:
The Capital Replacement Fund provides for all technology, equipment, and municipal building
improvement projects. This fund began receiving a property tax allocation in 2010 and Local
Government Aid in 2014. Operating transfers from the Permanent Improvement Revolving
Fund (PIR) have also occurred since 2012. However, the Capital Replacement Fund will
continue to have sustainability challenges in future years without additional revenues. An equity
transfer in 2014 of $1,050,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Replacement Fund is
recommended.
Other Operating Transfers
Staff is also recommending additional transfers between funds in 2014 as follows:
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund (PIR) to Capital Replacement Fund – Transfer of
$450,000:
In 2012, a transfer of $300,000 was made from the PIR Fund to the Capital Replacement Fund,
and the transfer was increased to $450,000 in 2013. As explained above, the Capital
Replacement Fund continues to have challenges in future years. Therefore, a similar transfer is
recommended in 2014 in the amount of $450,000 from the Permanent Improvement Revolving
Fund (PIR) to the Capital Replacement Fund. This transfer will begin to be reduced in future
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8c) Page 3
Title: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers, Interfund Loan, and Fund Closings
years and eliminated entirely by 2017 in order to maintain an appropriate fund balance in the PIR
Fund.
Park Center TIF District to Housing Rehabilitation Fund – Transfer of $110,000:
The Housing Rehabilitation Fund was established to provide funding for projects and programs
that focus on providing well-maintained and diverse housing along with increasing affordable
ownership opportunities. The primary revenue source for this fund is the 1/8th of one percent
fee received by the City on the outstanding balance of private activity revenue bonds, which
amounts to approximately $600,000 per year. This fund has had and continues to have long-term
sustainability challenges.
Tax increment generated by the Park Center TIF District can be used to fund eligible housing
programs, and all previous obligations in this district have been satisfied. An initial transfer of
$500,000 was made in 2013 from the Park Center TIF District to the Housing Rehabilitation
Fund, with a plan to make annual transfers of available Park Center increment going forward
until the district ends in 2023 to provide additional funding for eligible housing program
expenditures. A transfer of $110,000 is recommended from the Park Center TIF District to the
Housing Rehabilitation Fund in 2014.
Development Fund to Hwy 7 Corporate Center TIF District – Transfer of $47,356:
A one-time transfer is necessary from the Development Fund to the Hwy 7 Corporate Center TIF
District to correct a previous salary allocation entry where expenses were inadvertently charged
to the TIF District. This causes the district to have a negative cash balance after the 2/1 and 8/1
Pay As You Go note payments are made each year. The expenses should have been correctly
paid by the Development Fund. A transfer of $47,356 is recommended from the Development
Fund to the Hwy 7 Corporate Center TIF District in 2014 to make this correction.
1999, 2003, and 2010B General Obligation Debt Service Funds to Housing Rehabilitation
Fund – Transfer of $227,039:
Cities are required by State Statute to levy 105% of principal and interest due each year on
general obligations bonds. The purpose of the additional 5% is to cover possible delinquencies
in tax collections. After general obligation bonds are paid off, any excess funds that remain in
the debt service fund should be transferred to another fund to be used in a manner consistent with
that of other levied general property tax dollars, after which the debt service fund should be
formally closed.
The debt service funds for the 1999 GO Improvement Bonds, the 2003 GO Improvement Bonds,
and the 2010B GO Refunding Bonds have a combined cash balance remaining in them of
$227,039. Since the debt obligations have been fully satisfied and paid, the balances can be
transferred and the funds closed. It is recommended that a transfer of $227,039 be made in 2014
from these debt service funds to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund to help allow the continuation
of the City’s various housing programs. Formal approval to close the funds will be discussed
later in this report.
Interfund Loan
As Council knows from previous discussions with Staff on the Long Range Financial
Management Plan, the Housing Rehabilitation Fund has and continues to have funding
challenges. Further analysis is being conducted to identify additional sources of revenue to help
this fund become sustainable. However, an interfund loan should be in place in the event that the
Housing Rehabilitation Fund should run a cash deficit at the end of 2014 or in a future year.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8c) Page 4
Title: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers, Interfund Loan, and Fund Closings
Staff recommends that an interfund loan resolution be approved from the Development Fund to
the Housing Rehabilitation Fund in an amount not to exceed $500,000. The Housing
Rehabilitation Fund will repay any funds borrowed from the Development Fund with 4% interest
when sufficient resources are available.
Fund Closings
At the end of each year, Staff determines if there are any funds which are no longer necessary
and should be closed. Four funds have been identified that will be closed at the end of 2014.
Final payments have been made on the 1999 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, the 2003
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, and the 2010B General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Proposed transfers for the balances remaining in these funds have been presented in this report.
After the proposed transfers are made, Staff recommends that the funds be formally closed.
In 2013, the former Park & Recreation Fund was moved into the General Fund as part of the
reorganization. The former Park & Recreation Fund can be formally closed in 2014.
Staff is recommending that the City Council take formal action to close the following funds for
the year ending December 31, 2014:
Fund Number Name
2000 Park & Recreation Fund
3400 1999 GO Improvement Debt Service
3450 2003 GO Improvement Debt Service
3470 2010B GO Refunding Debt Service
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8c) Page 5
Title: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers, Interfund Loan, and Fund Closings
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND EQUITY TRANSFER, OPERATING
TRANSFERS, AND FUND CLOSINGS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has created various special purpose funds; and
WHEREAS, some of those funds rely on transfers from other funds for their continued
operation; and
WHEREAS, certain funds are no longer necessary to the operation of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. Approval is hereby given to the Controller to transfer the following sum of money
from the General Fund to the Capital Replacement Fund as shown.
Transferring Fund Receiving Fund Amount
General Fund Capital Replacement Fund $ 1,050,000
2. Approval is hereby given to the Controller to make additional transfers between
funds in the amounts as shown.
Transferring Fund Receiving Fund Amount
Permanent Improvement
Revolving Fund (PIR)
Capital Replacement Fund $ 450,000
Park Center TIF District Housing Rehabilitation Fund $ 110,000
Development Fund Hwy 7 Corporate Center TIF
District
$ 47,356
1999, 2003, & 2010B Debt
Service Funds
Housing Rehabilitation Fund $ 227,039
3. Approval is hereby given to the Controller to close the following funds as shown.
Fund Number Name
2000 Park & Recreation Fund
3400 1999 GO Improvement Debt Service
3450 2003 GO Improvement Debt Service
3470 2010B GO Refunding Debt Service
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8c) Page 6
Title: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers, Interfund Loan, and Fund Closings
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has created various special purpose funds; and
WHEREAS, some of those funds may at times run a cash deficit and require an inter-
fund loan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park City Council:
1. The following inter-fund loan is approved from the Development Fund to the Housing
Rehabilitation Fund as needed:
Loan From Loan To Maximum Loan
Development Fund Housing Rehabilitation Fund $ 500,000
2. Such loans are to be repaid with 4% interest when sufficient resources are available.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Action Agenda Item: 8d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2015 Employee Compensation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt a Resolution confirming a 2.5% general
increase for non-union employees effective 1/1/15; approving the City Manager’s salary for
2015, continuing participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program; and increasing
performance program pay by 2.5% for Paid-On-Call Firefighters for 2015.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to confirm the recommended 2015
employee compensation as outlined in this report?
SUMMARY: This report details staff’s recommendation for setting non-union employee
compensation for 2015.
Recommendation for 2015 Non-Union Employee Compensation:
• Upon recommendation from the City’s consultant, approve 2.5% standard adjustment to
compensation plan for non-union employees, allowing for regular progression through pay
ranges.
• Upon recommendation from consultant, increase City Manager’s pay range and allow
movement through the range consistent with non-union. Pay increase would become
effective upon Council approval of the City Manager’s performance evaluation and include
retro-pay back to January 1, 2015.
• Approve continuation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program.
• Approve 2.5% increase to Paid-On-Call Firefighter Performance Program.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The amount recommended has been
included in the 2015 budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Timpone, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8d) Page 2
Title: 2015 Employee Compensation
DISCUSSION
Non-Union Employee Compensation – 2.5% General Increase Effective 1/1/15
Our compensation plan, which was adopted in 1997, allows the City Manager to approve the
standard adjustment based on information such as market value data, the CPI, and the general
financial condition of the City. A review of our positions was conducted by consultant Saado
Abboud of Keystone Compensation Group. Mr. Abboud reviewed the salaries of St. Louis Park
in comparison with metro area cities (suburbs) with populations over 25,000 but less than 90,000
as required in our compensation plan. After review of the market, our consultant determined that
pay maximums for St. Louis Park would remain competitive if increased by 2.5%.
The increase for non-union employees will be applied in accordance with our compensation plan.
In our plan, after successful completion of probation (typically six months), a position receives
up to double the standard increase to progress through the pay range until they reach the pay line
(maximum). Positions at the maximum will receive the standard adjustment of 2.5%.
Salary Cap and City Manager Salary
The contract for the City Manager states that base salary and benefits must be set when salaries
are established for other non-union employees. Compensation must comply with the State
mandated salary cap.
• 2014 salary range for the City Manager was set at $151,725 - $178,500.
• Salary cap in 2014 was $162,245.
• 2014 annual salary for City Manager is $162,245 and additional PTO of 132.76 hours (at
$78/hr. = $10,355) for a total of $172,600, not including car allowance.
Historically, we have set the pay range at a wage that was commensurate with top executives
from similarly sized Midwest cities in states other than Minnesota. Because Minnesota has an
artificial salary cap, we don’t want to compare to actual pay in these cities. The general St.
Louis Park philosophy for City Manager pay range has been to set it at a rate that is competitive
with our neighboring states. For 2014, our consultant reviewed the data and has noted that
similar Midwest cities have seen an increase of 3.3% to City Manager salaries. Therefore, a
2.5% increase to the City Manager’s salary range is recommended, consistent with other non-
union staff. Because the City Manager’s compensation is not at the max of the 2015 range, the
City Manager is eligible for double the standard increase (5%) in accordance with the
compensation plan, consistent with other non-union employees. A 5% increase would be total
compensation of $181,230.
• 2015 salary range set for the City Manager recommended at $155,519 - $182,963 (2.5%
increase, consistent with other non-union staff).
• Salary cap for 2015 is set by state statute at $165,003 (1.7% increase).
• It is recommended that effective January 1, 2015, Council approves an annual salary of
$165,003 annually ($79.328 hourly) for the City Manager, not including car allowance, in
accordance with the salary cap. Car allowance of $600 per month will be subject to the PTO
program. In addition, Council approves 204.55 hours of PTO for the City Manager in 2015
(204.55 X $79.328 = $16,227).
• The City Manager’s salary will remain at 2014 levels until approval of the annual
performance evaluation by Council. Upon approval of the evaluation, the 2015 salary will be
approved and the City Manager will receive retro-pay to January 1, 2015.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8d) Page 3
Title: 2015 Employee Compensation
Paid Time Off (PTO Program)
The PTO program is approved by Council and part of the City’s Personnel Manual. Section 9.13
Paid Time Off (PTO) Program states: Effective 01/01/02, exempt employees, including the City
Manager, who reach the salary limit requirements of M.S. 43A.17, Subd. 9, shall receive
equivalent hours above the limit in paid leave (PTO). Amount of paid leave (PTO) is determined
by the City Council. Paid leave (PTO) is typically accrued on a per pay period basis, although
the Council may issue paid leave (PTO) as a lump sum amount of time. Paid leave (PTO) may
be used as earned, maintained in a paid leave (PTO) bank or cashed out upon separation of
employment. Paid leave (PTO) is separate and not part of the flex leave program (Resolution
02-127). Each July 31, all hours in the PTO balance must transfer to a Health Care Savings Plan
account established for the employee in accordance with plan requirements (Resolution 05-104).
Funds in the Health Care Savings Plan can only be used for reimbursement of eligible medical
expenses after separation of employment.
Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program
Our paid-on-call firefighters receive a life insurance benefit through the Volunteer Firefighters’
Benefit Association of Minnesota. Our personnel policy requires Council approval for
conditions of employment relating to performance bonuses or insurance.
This program is very affordable and covers our paid-on-call firefighters. It covers life insurance
up to $20,000 and also provides some disability coverage. This program is a typical benefit
offered to other paid-on-call firefighters in municipalities in the metro area. Since paid-on-call
firefighters are not eligible for the benefits of other employees, it is important that we provide
some type of life insurance coverage for this group. We recommend Council approves continued
participation in this program consistent with Resolution 05-150.
Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program – 2.5% Increase
Our Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program was established in 1996. The Performance
Program was designed for our paid-on-call firefighters to be competitive with our volunteer
neighbors, and alleviate the need of a Fire Department Relief Association. The Performance
Program is reviewed annually. The Fire Chief has recommended a 2.5% increase to this
program, effective January 1, 2015. (Payment is based on performance as approved by the Fire
Chief and is typically made at year end.)
General comment: Copies of the Compensation Plan are available from the City Clerk.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8d) Page 4
Title: 2015 Employee Compensation
RESOLUTION NO. 14-___
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING 2015 COMPENSATION FOR NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES; SETTING THE CITY MANAGER’S SALARY;
CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT
PROGRAM; AND CONTINUING PERFORMANCE PROGRAM PAY FOR
PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS
WHEREAS, the City Council established and approved, by Resolution, the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of St. Louis Park, and Section VIII-C of such
Plan directs the City Manager to approve the standard adjustment to the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt policies for City employees and has
conferred upon the City Manager the power to establish and administer additional administrative
policies and rules as may be appropriate for the employment practices of the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park:
A. Confirms the City Manager’s decision to implement a standard adjustment of 2.5%,
effective January 1, 2015 for non-union employees in accordance with the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan.
B. Confirms a salary of $165,003 for the City Manager, not including car allowance. Salary
application must comply with the salary limitations set by statute, therefore PTO applies
to the City Manager’s car allowance of $600 per month. Council also approves an
additional 204.55 hours of PTO for the City Manager in 2015. The City Manager’s
salary will remain at 2014 levels until Council approves an annual performance
evaluation, and at that time the 2015 salary stated here is approved with retro-pay back to
January 1, 2015.
C. Approves continuation of participation in the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Association
of MN Benefit Program for 2015, consistent with Resolution 05-150.
D. Approves continuation of the Paid-on-Call Firefighters 2015 Performance Program with a
2.5% increase, effective January 1, 2015.
Performance Program: Paid-on-Call Firefighters
For 0 – 23 months of service, paid-on-call firefighters are eligible to receive a monthly
amount. After 23 months, they are eligible to receive an annual amount. This amount
may be pro-rated for actual number of months worked. All amounts after the 23 month
timeframe show annual amounts as follows:
Years of Service
2015 Annual
Up to 23 Months
of Service
$157 per month
2 $2,048
3 $2,200
4 $2,367
5 $2,517
6 $2,669
7 $2,822
8 $2,988
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8d) Page 5
Title: 2015 Employee Compensation
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
9 $3,142
10 $3,292
11 $3,460
12 $3,625
13 $3,777
14 $3,944
15 $4,095
16 $4,249
17 $4,400
18 $4,566
19 $4,717
20 $4,871
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Discussion Item: 8e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Paid Parenting Leave Policy
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution adding a Paid Parenting Leave
Policy to the Personnel Manual.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to approve adding the Paid
Parenting Leave Program to the Personnel Manual?
BACKGROUND: At a study session on November 10, 2014, Council requested staff to prepare
a resolution adding a Paid Parenting Leave Policy to the Personnel Manual.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Funds for a new policy would come from
2015 department budgets.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Timpone, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8e) Page 2
Title: Paid Parenting Leave Policy
DISCUSSION
What leave is currently available for St. Louis Park employees for birth, adoption or parenting?
Currently, any employee who experiences the birth or adoption of a child may qualify for the
federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they have been employed for at least 12
months and have worked at least 1,250 hours. FMLA provides up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for
the birth or adoption of a child.
In addition, employees may qualify for Minnesota Parental Leave which provides up to 12 weeks
of unpaid leave to employees who experience a birth or adoption if they have worked at least
half time in the past twelve months. FMLA and MN Parental Leave run concurrently so the max
amount of guaranteed leave is 12 weeks.
The City also has a general leave of absence policy which allows employees to request additional
time off if the 12 weeks provided by FMLA and MN Parental Leave do not meet the employee’s
needs. Approval is not guaranteed, but determined on a case-by-case basis and in consideration
of business needs.
What do we currently offer for paid leave?
At this time, employees on our flex leave program (all employees except members of the IAFF
Firefighter union group) are required to use their accrued leave when on FMLA, MN Parental
Leave, and/or a general leave of absence, although employees can choose to use unpaid leave if
their balance is 80 hours or less. Fire union members have sick and vacation instead of flex
leave and must use accrued vacation, holiday, comp time, or unpaid leave when on FMLA, MN
Parental Leave, and/or a general leave of absence.
Birthing parents on our flex leave program may also qualify for short term disability (STD),
which provides 67% of non-exempt employee’s salary and 100% of exempt employee’s salary
(paid by the city) after a three week waiting period. Fire union members do not qualify for short
term disability as they have not adopted the flex leave plan and are on a sick and vacation
program. Short term disability payments require physician certification and end when a doctor
says an employee is physically able to return to work – typically six weeks after birth for a
normal delivery, eight weeks for Cesarean section birth.
See below illustration for a typical 12-week leave due to the birth or adoption of a baby:
Birth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 weeks for non-birthing parents and all Fire Union – must use accrued leave or unpaid leave.
Birthing parent 3 week
STD waiting period
Must use accrued leave or
unpaid leave.
Birthing parent STD leave
Typically add’l 3 weeks
Paid at 67% non-exempt
Paid at 100% exempt
Birthing parent additional FMLA/Parental leave available
Up to 12 weeks total
Must use accrued leave or unpaid leave.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8e) Page 3
Title: Paid Parenting Leave Policy
What Do Other Cities Do?
The City of St. Paul recently announced a paid parenting leave program which provides four
weeks paid leave to a birthing parent and two weeks paid leave to other parents.
The City of Brooklyn Park approved a parenting leave program on October 6, 2014 that provides
one week of paid leave prior to FMLA, and another week of paid leave at the end of the 12-week
FMLA leave (two weeks total).
How do St. Louis Park leave programs compare?
The flex leave program developed in the late 90’s along with short term disability was ahead of
its time. Most cities had vacation and sick leave. The policy direction in our city was to move to
a PTO or flex leave program to allow employees the flexibility and independence to manage
their own leave. Leave accrual levels were re-set and severance payouts were adjusted. The
short term disability program was developed to help employees who may run into some longer
term illness or injury and this would provide up to six months assistance with salary in
accordance with medical documentation. Flex leave and short term disability were first
implemented with non-contractual employees and negotiated into each union upon their request
for change of leave program. Firefighters are the only group who chose to remain on the old
sick/vacation program without short term disability.
What Would It Cost in SLP?
We estimate we would have an average of six parental leaves per year with this policy. The
chart below shows the approximate cost of a paid leave program if providing one, two or three
weeks of paid leave for the estimated six births in 2015.
1 wk paid leave 2 wks paid leave 3 wks paid leave
Estimated 6 births in 2015
(avg $1,360/person/wk) $8,160 $16,320 $24,480
Recommended Policy
It is recommended that the new policy include the following components:
1. Purpose: To provide parents of all genders time to bond with newborn children in hopes of
setting children up for long term health and wellbeing.
2. Eligibility: Eligibility for paid parenting leave mirrors the eligibility for MN Parental Leave
(must have worked at least half time in previous 12 months) and the employee must be a
regular benefit-earning employee of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. Birthing and non-birthing parents (regardless of gender) are eligible for the same benefit
upon birth or placement for adoption.
4. Surrogate mothers and sperm donors are excluded from coverage.
5. Paid leave must begin on the date of the baby’s birth or placement for adoption. (Paid leave
cannot be held for use later. It begins upon date of birth or adoption with no exceptions.)
6. Amount of Pay: Eligible employees will receive 100% of their regular hourly base wage for
regularly scheduled hours while on paid leave.
7. Length of Paid Leave: Paid leave expires 21 calendar days after birth or placement for
adoption. Paid leave cannot be extended. It must end 21 calendar days after date of birth or
adoption with no exceptions.
8. After Leave: Short term disability eligibility continues to apply to those eligible (Fire Union
is not eligible for short term disability as they are on sick and vacation); FMLA and MN
Parenting Leave eligibility continue to apply.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8e) Page 4
Title: Paid Parenting Leave Policy
9. Multiple births or adoptions (twins, triplets, etc.), medical conditions, and/or other
circumstances will not extend the paid leave past three weeks.
10. The Paid Parental Leave policy will run concurrently with FMLA, MN Parental Leave,
and/or STD and does not extend the expiration dates of those programs.
See below illustration for how this paid leave policy will apply:
Birth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
NEXT STEPS
Approval of the attached resolution makes all non-union staff eligible for paid parenting leave
for births occurring on or after January 1, 2015. Human Resources will meet and confer with
each union group to determine if they wish to approve this policy in their bargaining agreements.
Non-birthing parent/Fire 3 weeks
Paid at 100% by City Non-birthing parents and Fire Union – 9 weeks
must use accrued or unpaid leave.
Birthing parent 3 week
STD waiting period
Paid at 100% by City
Birthing parent STD leave
Typically add’l 3 weeks
Paid at 67% non-exempt
Paid at 100% exempt
Birthing parent additional FMLA/Parental leave available
Up to 12 weeks total
Must use accrued leave or unpaid leave.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8e) Page 5
Title: Paid Parenting Leave Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 14-____
RESOLUTION ADDING PAID PARENTING LEAVE POLICY
TO THE PERSONNEL MANUAL
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt policies for City employees and has
conferred upon the City Manager the power to establish and administer additional administrative
policies and rules as may be appropriate for the employment practices of the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park approves adding the following language to the Personnel Manual:
11.12 Parenting Leave
It is the policy of the City of St. Louis Park to provide paid and unpaid parental leave
benefits to employees due to the birth of an employee’s child or the placement within an
employee’s home of an adopted child. To be eligible for parental leave, an employee
must have been employed by the City, working at least 20 hours per week for a minimum
of one continuous year (12 months).
Paid parental leave will be provided to regular benefit-earning employees (regardless of
gender) who meet eligibility requirements as described above, who become biological or
adoptive parents in conjunction with childbirth or adoptions occurring on or after January
1, 2015. Surrogate mothers and sperm or egg donors are excluded from coverage. The
paid parental leave benefit is 100% of the employee’s regular base wage (does not
include overtime, supplemental pay, and/or other additional pay), for regularly scheduled
work hours for up to 21 calendar days and must begin on the date of the birth or
placement for adoption. Multiple births or adoptions (i.e., twins, triplets), medical
conditions, and/or other circumstances will not increase length of paid leave granted. For
the purpose of this benefit, holidays will be counted as a regular scheduled work day and
will be included in the 21 calendar day count. Employer benefit contribution and leave
accrual continue during paid parenting leave. For birthing parents, paid parental leave
will run concurrently with short term disability coverage (Section 10) and FMLA.
Unpaid parental leave will also be provided to eligible employees in accordance with the
MN Parental Leave Act. Unpaid parental leave must be taken within 12 months of the
birth or adoption and eligible employees can choose when the leave will begin. The
maximum amount of parental leave (including both paid and unpaid leave) is twelve
weeks.
Eligible employees anticipating paid or unpaid parenting leave must submit a written
request to Human Resources before the anticipated birth or adoption of the child
whenever possible. Parental leave (both paid and unpaid) and FMLA will run
concurrently. In no event will the combination of FMLA and parental leave exceed
twelve weeks duration. The employee shall be returned to the position that the employee
vacated at the commencement of leave or to a position of like status and pay.
For leaves requiring more than twelve weeks for pregnancy, delivery and postpartum
recuperation, an additional leave of absence without pay may be granted in accordance
with Section 11.1 on the basis that such action is taken in the best interest of the City.
City Council Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 8e) Page 6
Title: Paid Parenting Leave Policy
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 15, 2014
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: December 15, 2014
Discussion Item: 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Comcast Franchise Transfer
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Brian Grogan from Moss and Barnett will be in attendance to
brief the Council on the legal review of the proposed Comcast franchise transfer and the process
to approve or deny the transfer. Members of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission will
also be in attendance to hear Mr. Grogan’s report. Council will be asked to take action on the
franchise transfer in January.
SUMMARY: On June 18, 2014, the City received formal notice from Comcast that they plan a
series of transactions that affect the St. Louis Park Cable TV franchise. A cable TV franchise
transfer is guided by state and federal law, and the City has the authority to evaluate the legal,
technical and financial capability of the proposed new franchisee.
With the approval of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission and City Council, the city
is partnering with MACTA (state Cable TV administrators professional group) for a detailed
financial review of the newly created franchisee, GreatLand Communications, Inc. Separately,
Front Range Consulting is conducting a franchise fee review of Comcast for 2011, 2012 and
2013 for just the City of St. Louis Park.
Like many other cities, St. Louis Park had many questions for Comcast regarding its proposed
transfer. Comcast and GreatLand didn’t reply to each question but provided thirty pages of
information on October 3, a detailed filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission about
November 1, and a copy of the Service Agreement between Charter, Comcast and GreatLand in
mid-November.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Financial and legal reviews are underway
and expected to cost $13,500 to $14,500. The City is partnering with numerous other cities to
reduce the cost of these reviews, especially since these costs were unknown and unbudgeted by
all local franchising authorities. A previously approved and budgeted franchise fee compliance
audit for 2011, 2012 and 2013 is also underway and will cost $8,500. The source of funding for
both activities will be the Cable TV Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Prepared by: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator
Reviewed by: Jamie Zwilling, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Special Study Session Meeting of December 15, 2014 (Item No. 2) Page 2
Title: Comcast Franchise Transfer
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
What’s the City’s role in the Comcast franchise transfer?
Evaluate the legal, technical and financial capability of franchisee/transferee, GreatLand
Connections, Inc., formerly known as SpinCo or Midwest Cable.
If we take any actions, when must we act?
Comcast has provided all Minnesota cities an extension to January 15, 2015 to act.
What will be the impact on customers if the franchise transfer is approved?
• The company name would change and, over time, policies would change
• Customer email addresses would change
• Login credentials to check billing statements online or check email remotely would
change (new user name and password)
• Customers might have to reapply for direct bill pay
• Telephone numbers would not change
• The customer equipment to receive cable channels would not change immediately, but
could be switched later
Financial Review Update:
MACTA’s financial review of GreatLand is conducted by Ashpaugh and Sculco and Front
Range Consulting. The final report is expected in early December.
Legal Review Update:
Moss & Barnett attorney Brian Grogan has collaborated with the several other attorneys in the
Twin Cities that specialize in telecommunications law, and met with Keith Hall, the GreatLand
Director for Government Relations, who visited several franchise authorities in October.
Mr. Hall said there would be a six to 12 month transition of services provided by Comcast to
minimize disruption to customers. After the transition, customer service will be provided by
Charter’s domestic call centers; they have no off-shore call centers. He said that customers will
be happy to change to GreatLand for better customer service. GreatLand will have 2.5 million
subscribers in eleven states, and the two largest markets will be Detroit with 1.2 million
subscribers, and the Twin Cities, with 550,000 subscribers.
GreatLand will be responsible for customer service (through contracts with Charter) and
franchising, and Charter will be responsible for technology, programming and content.
GreatLand executives have ties to the former Insight Communications, which was the ninth
largest cable company in the United States until purchased by Time Warner Cable in 2011.
Insight had a history of partnering with vendors to run their franchises.
Franchise Fee Audit:
Front Range Inc., the City’s franchise fee audit firm, has completed a draft report and provided it
to City Attorney Joel Jamnik. The draft report has been forwarded to Comcast for any
corrections before being finalized for the Telecommunications Advisory Commission and City
Council review.
NEXT STEPS:
The Council can expect to consider the franchise transfer at the January 5, 2015 meeting to
comply with the January 15 deadline for action. Mr. Grogan says that the transfer can be
approved or denied via a Council resolution, instead of as an ordinance.