HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/03/04 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
MARCH 4, 2013
6:15 p.m. BOARDS & COMMISSION INTERVIEWS – Westwood Room
7:00 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Council Chambers
Discussion Items
1. 7:00 p.m. Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
Written Report
2. Project Update – Sanitary Sewer Project (MCES Hopkins Interceptor Rehabilitation)
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 Minutes February 11, 2013
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. Project Report: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management Area 1 -
Project Nos. 2012-1000 and 2013-1400
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting the project report,
establishing Improvement Project No. 2012-1000 and Improvement Project No. 2013-
1400, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for
these improvements.
8b. Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and
Final Plat of Fretham 14th Addition with conditions recommended by staff.
Meeting of March 4, 2013
City Council Agenda
8c. First Reading of Ordinance Amending Xcel Franchise Ordinance #2086-97
Recommended Action: Motion to Approve first reading of an Ordinance amending
Xcel’s franchise ordinance #2086-97 and set second reading for March 11, 2013.
8d. First Reading of Ordinance Extending CPE Franchise Ordinance #2236-03
Recommended Action: Motion to Approve first reading of an Ordinance amending
CPE’s franchise ordinance #2236-03 and set second reading for March 11, 2013.
8e. First Reading of Background Checks Ordinance Amendment
Recommended Action: Motion to Approve First Reading of an Ordinance amending
the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances Chapter 16 relating to criminal history
background checks.
9. Communication
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Meeting of March 4, 2013
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 18 Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions to include regulations for Drug Paraphernalia effective
March 29, 2013, and approve summary ordinance for publication on March 14, 2013
4b. Designate Magney Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $548,790 for the Sanitary Sewer
Project – L.S. #2 and F.M. Rehab – Project No. 2012-2300
4c. Adopt Resolution to approve St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing
temporary signs in the public right-of-way
4d. Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service
line at 1661 Utah Drive, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 06-117-21-44-0034
4e. Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service
line at 2924 Independence Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 18-117-21-22-
0049
4f. Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service
line at 8301 Virginia Circle North, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. #07-117-21-14-0036
4g. Adopt Resolution accepting the Personal/Professional Service Agreement between the
City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin County, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Manager to execute this agreement
4h. Accept donations from Marilynn and Art Skantz in the amount of $250, and from
Donna Hill in memory of Oliver Hill in the amount of $50, both to be used at the
discretion of Westwood Hills Nature Center
4i. Enter into a 3-year Enterprise Agreement, with Microsoft, licensing the City of St.
Louis Park’s legal use of Microsoft software on both servers and clients
4j Approve First Reading of an Ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Code of
Ordinances Chapter 32 establishing a water access charge (WAC) and repeal
Ordinance No. 2430-13, and to set the second reading for March 18, 2013.
4k Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2013
4l Approve for filing Vendor Claims
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Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Discussion Item: 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None at this time. Staff requests input on the proposed
ordinance to establish the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to proceed with the proposed ordinance
and the creation of this new commission as presented by staff?
SUMMARY: At the January 22, 2013 Study Session, representatives from the city-appointed
Environment and Sustainability Task Force presented their recommendation for the creation of
the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP. Council directed staff to
return with a proposal implementing the Task Force recommendations.
Staff proceeded by comparing the recommendation with the Rules and Procedures for Boards
and Commissions policy adopted by Council in May, 2012, and the typical format of enabling
ordinances for Commissions. The proposed ordinance includes some modifications from the
Task Force recommendations to make it more consistent with other City commissions.
To aid in discussion, staff prepared the proposed ordinance in which most of the Task Force
recommendations have been incorporated, with additions of sections that are required for each
commission. Staff requests input and direction on how to proceed with establishing the proposed
Commission.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Once the ordinance is approved, staff will
be assigned and an additional staff person will be hired to support Environmental activities. As
discussed in the 2013 budget process, funding for this will be from the solid waste fund. Staff
will also begin the process of recruiting members for the commission.
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
Proposed Ordinance
Task Force Recommendation
Prepared by: Ray French, Administrative Services Intern
Reviewed by: Bridget Gothberg, Organizational Development Director
Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: Throughout 2012, the City Council discussed public involvement in the
City’s environmental policies and initiatives, particularly as it relates to the City’s Vision and
Strategic Directions. To determine how to further achieve this effort, the Council established the
Environment/Sustainability Task Force to assist the City Council in recommending the approach
the City should use to encourage public input into the City’s environmental and sustainability
policies, programs and initiatives.
The fifteen-member Task Force was appointed by Council in July, 2012 and met five times
during Fall, 2012. At the January 22, 2013 Study Session, representatives from the city-
appointed Environment and Sustainability Task Force presented their recommendation for the
creation of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP. Council directed
staff to return with a proposal implementing the Task Force recommendation, which is attached
at the end of this report.
PRESENT CONSIDERATIONS: Staff proceeded by comparing the recommendation with the
Rules and Procedures for Boards and Commissions policy adopted by Council in May, 2012, and
the typical form of enabling ordinances for Commissions. The Task Force recommendation has
been incorporated into the attached ordinance, in addition to sections that are required for each
commission.
The spirit of the recommendation is that the Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP expands on the traditional model of St. Louis Park commissions. Staff believes
that through the optional work groups and the specific duties to elicit community feedback and
reach out to the full community, the proposed ordinance realizes the vision of the Task Force.
The following discusses the items from the Task Force recommendation, whether they are
included in the proposed ordinance, and the reasoning why an item was not included.
Name: The name of the commission will be the “Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP,” consistent with the Task Force recommendation.
Purpose: This section of the recommendation was included verbatim in the “2-331 Purpose”
section of the ordinance. The only other commission with its purpose explicit in the ordinance is
the Human Rights Commission.
How: The proposed ordinance is modeled after the format and characteristics of St. Louis Park
commissions. The following items from the “How” section of the Task Force recommendation
are incorporated into the “2-335 Powers and Duties” section of the proposed ordinance.
• Elicit community feedback and direction including direct engagement, social media,
annual events and fairs, etc.
• Reach out to the full community as well as to special populations with communication
and educational efforts related to the environment and sustainability.
• Feature a number of working groups focused on identified special topics or projects, led
by at least one Commissioner.
• Establish work groups to focus on specific areas of interest, special projects, and ongoing
concerns; e.g. recycling, air and water quality, energy, education, and transportation (e.g.
SWLRT), plus other related issues that may arise.
• Create an annual work plan that includes measures for self-assessment.
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Title: Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
The following two items from the “How” section of the Task Force recommendation were not
incorporated into the proposed ordinance.
• “Implemented around but not limited to the GreenStep Cities Initiative and including the
pursuit of initiatives similar to GreenSteps.”
Comment: This was not included in the proposed ordinance because the previous
direction from Council was that the mission of the Commission should be broader than
the GreenStep Cities Initiative.
• “Collaborate with City departments on matters of environment and sustainability.”
Comment: This was not included in the ordinance because Commissions are advisory to
the City Council and do not give departments direction on work, programs, or processes.
What: The proposed ordinance states that the commission will be comprised of eleven members,
consistent with the Task Force recommendation. The range in the recommendation was of eleven
to thirteen members and the typical St. Louis Park commission is between eight and eleven.
There will be eight regular members, one student member, one business member, and one
residential tenant member, who must lease their residence in the city. The recommendation was
for two students and business members each. The rest of the recommendations in this section are
discussed below.
• “Citizens… who demonstrate high energy, leadership, and commitment to the
environment and sustainability.”
Comment: These requirements are included in the “Qualifications” section of the
proposed ordinance. Commissions typically do not require characteristics such as these
and are unique to this commission.
• “Create “barrier free” participation through gas subsidy, day care, or stipend to attend
meeting; inclusivity is a goal for commission to address environmental justice ideas”
Comment: This recommendation is not consistent with the Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions and is not included in the proposed ordinance.
• “Led by co-chairs, one male and one female”
Comment: This recommendation is not consistent with the Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions, and the proposed commission structure follows the typical
chair and vice-chair form. Therefore, any statement regarding a male or female
requirement is not included in the proposed ordinance.
• “A term should be three years with a limit of two consecutive terms”
Comment: This recommendation is not consistent with the Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions and is not included in the proposed ordinance.
• “Each voting ward should be represented by a commission member”
Comment: This recommendation is not in conflict with the Rules and Procedures and is
reflected in the proposed ordinance. It is in the proposed ordinance and would be unique
to this commission.
• “The Commission should meet monthly with attendance requirements”
Comment: This recommendation is typically reflected in the bylaws and not in the
enabling ordinance; therefore, it is not included in the proposed ordinance.
• “There should be periodic staff and commission retreats to share and exchange ideas”
Comment: This recommendation is not consistent with the Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions, similar to the previous recommendation for collaboration with
departments. Neither that recommendation nor this one is included in the proposed
ordinance because commissions are advisory in nature.
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• “One Commissioner should be responsible for outreach and as a liaison to staff”
Comment: This recommendation is typically reflected in the bylaws and is performed by
the commission chair. It is not included in the proposed ordinance.
• “Commission should be non-bureaucratic with active participants, made up of a vibrant
network of members and non-Commissioner work group members.”
Comment: This recommendation is generally reflected in the “Qualifications” section of
the ordinance through the commissioner characteristics described above. It is not
expressly included in the proposed ordinance.
• The Commission is responsible for establishing by-laws governing its activities
Comment: This recommendation is reflected in the proposal by following the general
format of commission ordinances. Therefore, this specific statement is not needed in the
proposed ordinance.
• The Commission is responsible for conducting its business in accordance with guidelines
established by the City Council
Comment: This recommendation is reflected in the proposal by including all of the
general requirements of commissions and by following the general format of ordinances.
Therefore, this specific statement is not needed in the proposed ordinance.
Additional Commentary on Work Groups: This commentary was incorporated into the proposed
ordinance under “2-335 Powers and Duties” item authorizing work groups.
NEXT STEPS: Staff requests comments from Council on how they wish to proceed with
establishing the Commission.
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Title: Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
ORDINANCE NO. ____- 13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2 ESTBALISHING
AN ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. That Sections 2-325 to 2-349 of the Code of Ordinances, City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, are hereby amended to read as follows:
Secs. 2-325--2-330. Reserved.
Division 8. Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
Sec. 2-331. Purpose.
The purpose of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall
be to:
(a) Provide recommendations to advance city goals, policies, and programs.
(b) Provide advice and assistance to staff and council through collaboration.
(c) Provide leadership in engaging the community, encouraging relationships and
partnerships with neighborhoods, special interest groups, churches, business leaders,
and other commissions.
(d) Serve as a conduit for environmental and sustainable information, topics, and
direction from residents and the public.
Sec. 2-332. Membership; terms.
(a) Function; composition. The Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP shall be an advisory commission to the city council. It shall consist of eight
regular members, one business member, one residential tenant member, and one youth member,
all appointed as set forth in this section.
(b) Regular members. The city council shall appoint three regular members of the
commission for terms to expire on December 31, 2013, three regular members for terms to
expire on December 31, 2014, and two regular members for terms to expire on December 31,
2015. All subsequent appointments shall be for three-year terms that shall expire on December
31 of the third year of such term and until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. The city
council should ensure representation from each city ward, as outlined in Chapter 10 of this code.
In the event of a vacancy, the city council shall appoint a person to complete the unexpired term.
A member of the commission may be removed with or without cause by the city council.
(c) Business member. One voting business member who shall reside in the city and
own or operate a business in the city may be appointed by the city council and serve a term of
three years.
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(d) Residential tenant member. One voting residential tenant member who shall reside
in the city and meet the definition of a tenant as contained in Chapter 1 of this code as it applies
to the member’s residence may be appointed by the city council and serve a term of three years.
(e) Youth members. One voting youth member who shall be a high school student of a
private or public school located in the city may be appointed by the city council and serve a term
of one year.
(f) Qualifications. Regular, business, and residential tenant members of the
Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall be qualified voters and
residents of the city. A vacancy shall deem to exist if a member ceases to meet the residency
requirements. All members of the commission shall be appointed from persons who have
demonstrated an interest in the commission by submission of appropriate city forms and exhibit
high energy, leadership, and a commitment to the environment and sustainability.
Sec. 2-333. Organization.
(a) A staff liaison to the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
shall be appointed by the city manager and shall be subject to the administrative rules and
regulations of the city.
(b) The commission shall elect its own chair and vice-chair. Subject to such limitations
as may be imposed by the city council at any time, the commission shall provide its own rules
and procedure, determine the date and time of meetings and, upon proper notice, shall call public
hearings when necessary and desirable and in accordance with all requirements of local and state
laws. The bylaws of the commission and amendments shall be submitted to the city council upon
their adoption. Such laws and any amendments shall be deemed to be approved by the city
council unless the city council takes action to modify such bylaws or amendments with 30 days
after submission. No member of the commission shall consider or vote upon any question in
which the member is directly or indirectly interested.
(c) The commission shall include any number of working groups focused on identified
special topics or projects, and be led by at least one commissioner.
(d) The commission shall keep proper records of its proceedings, and such records shall
be maintained by the staff liaison or the liaison’s designees.
Sec. 2-334. Expenses of members.
The members of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall
serve without pay but may be reimbursed for actual expenses to the extent that funds therefor are
provided in the annual city budget adopted by the city council. The commission shall properly
account for its receipts and expenditures of monies in accordance with established city
procedures.
Sec. 2-335. Powers and duties.
(a) The Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall have the
following powers and duties to:
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(1) Advise the city council with respect to environment and sustainability issues arising
out of or in connection with the plans or operations of any city department or
agency and recommend the adoption of such specific policies or actions as may be
needed to enhance the city’s environmental stewardship.
(2) Elicit community feedback and direction, including direct engagement, social
media, annual events and fairs, etc.
(3) Reach out to the full community as well as to special populations with
communication and educational efforts related to the environment and
sustainability.
(4) Establish work groups to focus on specific areas of interest, special projects, and
ongoing concerns. Work group representation should be broadened to emphasize
greater diversity, inclusiveness, and specific issue expertise with non-commission
members from the general community.
(5) Submit to the city council by April 1 of each year an annual report of the activities
of the commission during the previous year.
(b) The commission shall have such additional powers and duties as the city council
shall from time to time determine.
Sec. 2-336--2-349. Reserved.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
First Reading , 2013
Second Reading , 2013
Date of Publication , 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect , 2013
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council __________, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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ENVIRONMENT/SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation:
Create the “Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP”, that expands on the
traditional model of a Commission in St. Louis Park.
Why:
Through the 2006 Vision St. Louis Park citizen participation project, the city adopted four
Strategic Directions, one of which states: “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.” Creating a Commission deliberately enhances the Council’s
commitment and value to this strategic direction.
Purposes of the Special Commission on Environment and Sustainability:
• To provide recommendations to advance City goals, policies, and programs
• To provide advice and assistance to staff and Council through collaboration
o As staff has done an excellent job thus far, the Commission should enhance and
expand upon staff initiatives
• To provide leadership in engaging the community, encouraging relationships and
partnerships with neighborhoods, special interest groups, churches, business leaders, and
other commissions
• To serve as a conduit for environmental/sustainable information, topics and direction
from citizens/public
How:
Aligned with the characteristics of St. Louis Park Commissions and similar to the characteristics
of Edina’s Commission -
• Implemented around but not limited to the GreenStep Cities Initiative (already in place
here) and including the pursuit of initiatives similar to GreenSteps
• Collaborate with City departments on matters of environment and sustainability
• Elicit community feedback and direction including direct engagement, social media,
annual events and fairs, etc.
• Reach out to the full community as well as to special populations with communication
and educational efforts related to the environment and sustainability.
• Feature a number of working groups focused on identified special topics or projects, led
by at least one Commissioner
• Establish work groups to focus on specific areas of interest, special projects, and ongoing
concerns; e.g. recycling, air and water quality, energy, education, and transportation (e.g.
SWLRT), plus other related issues that may arise
• Create an annual work plan that includes measures for self-assessment
What:
The Commission should be comprised of eleven to thirteen diverse citizens, including 2 students
and 2 business persons (e.g. Chamber members), and 1 renter, who demonstrate high energy,
leadership, and commitment to the environment and sustainability.
• Create “barrier free” participation through gas subsidy, day care, or stipend to attend
meeting; inclusivity is a goal for commission to address environmental justice ideas
• Led by co-chairs, one male and one female
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• A term should be three years with a limit of two consecutive terms
• Each voting ward should be represented by a commission member
• The Commission should meet monthly with attendance requirements
• There should be periodic staff and commission retreats to share and exchange ideas
• One Commissioner should be responsible for outreach and as a liaison to staff
• Commission should be non-bureaucratic with active participants, made up of a vibrant
network of members and non-Commissioner work group members.
• The Commission is responsible for establishing by-laws governing its activities
• The Commission is responsible for conducting its business in accordance with guidelines
established by the City Council
Additional Commentary on Work Groups:
The characteristics listed above should guide the appointment of Commission members.
However, additional criteria should be applied to members of the various work groups, which are
essential to the activities of the Commission. That is, work group representation should be
broadened to emphasize greater diversity, inclusiveness, and specific issue expertise. This is the
level at which a wider range of citizens can be engaged, and this is the level at which a variety of
groups can and should be brought into the process. Work groups can reflect community make-up
in terms of age, gender, race, religion, neighborhoods, business affiliation, home ownership, and
so on. Commission members are charged with the responsibility for the make-up and successful
operation of the various work groups.
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Written Report: 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Project Update - Sanitary Sewer Project (MCES Hopkins Interceptor Rehabilitation)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time. Please let staff know of any questions or
concerns you might have
SUMMARY: The Metropolitan Council (MCES) is in the process of replacing and
rehabilitating a regional sanitary sewer (force main) referred to as the Hopkins Interceptor. This
sewer pipe extends across the entire length of the City of St. Louis Park from Hopkins to
Minneapolis, and generally follows an alignment along the south frontage road of Highway 7,
and Lake Street between Louisiana Ave. and the City of Hopkins. Rehabilitation and
replacement of this facility will occur in phases over a multi-year period. A first phase between
the MN&S Railroad Tracks and Highway 100 was completed in 2010 as part of the Highway 7
& Wooddale Interchange Project.
The MCES next phase stretches from the Uptown area of Minneapolis to Lynn Avenue just
south of County Road 25 in St. Louis Park. MCES contractor, Lametti & Son’s, have begun
focusing their efforts around Lake of the Isles and will be working their way west in to St. Louis
Park during mid-summer of 2013.
The work will require lane closures and some short term road closures of France Avenue
between Lake Street and Sunset Boulevard and the south frontage road of CSAH 25 between
France Avenue and Lynn Avenue. Additional information regarding specific closures, timing,
detours, etc. will be provided as details are worked out with MCES staff over the next few months.
MCES has engaged a public outreach firm to help them inform residents, neighborhoods and
business of the upcoming construction activities. They are holding an open house from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. on March 27th, 2013 at the Jones-Harrison Residence at 3700 Cedar Lake Ave in
Minneapolis. A mailing will be sent out to residents, businesses and apartment units in the
Triangle and Fern Hill Neighborhoods notifying them of the open house.
This public outreach program will also include meeting with business on a one on one basis,
communication to neighborhood organizations, and religious and educational facilities that
might be affected by the construction actives.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project is funded and constructed by
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
The meeting convened at 6:35 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan
Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Sue Santa.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling),
Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), Utilities Superintendent (Mr. Anderson), Public Works
Coordinator (Mr. Merkley), Environmental Coordinator (Mr. Vaughan), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – February 19 & 25, 2013
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed special study session agenda for February 19th and the
proposed study session agenda for February 25th.
2. Storm Water Follow-Up – Water Quality Activities
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report, Annual Water Quality Monitoring Plan, and Summary of
Water Quality, Management Classifications, and Goals. He added the City’s Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is now available on the City’s website.
Councilmember Mavity encouraged the City to continue to provide opportunities for residents to
ask questions and participate in the City’s water quality activities.
Councilmember Sanger indicated that Twin Lakes continues to have a poor grade for water
quality and asked about the City’s efforts to improve the water quality in Twin Lakes.
Mr. Rardin explained the City developed its Annual Water Quality Monitoring Plan in 2012 and
includes monitoring of 27 water bodies in the City during June, July, and August annually. He
stated that Bass Lake and Twin Lakes would be sampled during specific runoff events to
determine contaminants in the water during these runoff events.
Councilmember Mavity stated the City has four water bodies that are classified as impaired and
requested further information about what the City is doing to address these impaired waters.
Mr. Rardin advised that some of the City’s water bodies are intended for runoff and hold the
sediment and phosphorous, etc., and are being monitored by the City. He indicated that the
storm water capital improvement program (CIP) includes projects that will maintain or improve
the water quality as it leaves the community.
Councilmember Sanger agreed that the City needs to figure out why some of its water bodies are
impaired and requested that staff inform Council if there is nothing that can be done with its
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impaired waters so that residents do not have the expectation that the City will be able to do
something about its impaired waters.
Mr. Rardin advised that Council will review the City’s storm water Capital Improvement Plan in
the near future and one of the first projects involves aesthetic improvements at Bass Lake.
Mr. Harmening stated that Council’s discussion regarding the CIP would include timing, cost,
and funding for the projects. He added that the Engineering Program Coordinator’s position will
be focused solely on surface water quality management issues.
Councilmember Ross questioned whether the City’s current street-sweeping program was
sufficient. She also asked about the City’s efforts to use grating to keep pollution from going
into the storm water system.
Mr. Anderson advised the City has installed catch basins near Minnehaha Creek and the City
always uses best management practices to catch pollutants as close to the source as possible. He
added that every construction project in the City has an erosion control program in place before
and after construction.
Councilmember Ross felt the City could do a better job of capturing medicines that enter the
sewer and stated she would like to see more drop boxes in the City for medicine disposal. She
also felt the City should do more education about household cleaners and how they impact water
quality.
Councilmember Mavity requested that Council’s discussion of the CIP include options available
for treating its water bodies, including natural treatments.
Mr. Harmening advised that Council will continue this discussion at its March 11, 2013, study
session.
3. 2013-2018 Solid Waste Collection Program Update
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Mr. Rardin advised that staff has had discussions with vendors related to organics collection. He
indicated the City could offer organics recycling through a subscription process and added the
City does not have a sense of how many residents would sign up for organics recycling.
Councilmember Spano indicated that residents who subscribe to the organics recycling could be
used as ambassadors to educate their neighbors about the organics recycling program.
Councilmember Sanger stated that residents have indicated they liked the idea of organics
recycling but have expressed concern about storage of additional carts and the odor from
organics recycling materials. She asked if it would make sense to have designated locations in
the City for collecting organics recycling instead of having the pickup service.
Councilmember Mavity stated she did not think residents would drive somewhere to drop off
their organics recycling and supported the idea of offering organics recycling on a subscription
basis at least initially.
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Title: Study Session Minutes of February 11, 2013
Mr. Rardin explained that organics recycling options include picking up organics and yard waste
together or having an organics recycling cart by itself; either option would require residents to
separate their organics. He advised that a third option is available that requires residents to
separate their organics and place the organic material in a biodegradable blue bag specially made
for organics material that can be placed in the trash can for collection. He stated this service is
available from Randy’s and is currently available on a subscription basis in the western suburbs.
Councilmember Ross expressed support for the blue bag concept and felt this method would be
convenient for residents to use. She added this might also be another way of detracting raccoons.
Councilmember Spano expressed support for organics recycling and stated the City should be
willing to take a risk with this type of recycling program. He also expressed support for the
biodegradable blue bags offered by Randy’s.
Councilmember Sanger expressed support for the biodegradable blue bags offered by Randy’s
and did not support the use of an additional cart. She felt if the City decides to try organics
recycling on an experimental basis, those residents volunteering to participate in the organics
recycling should not be charged to participate, adding she would rather not charge for organics
recycling and charge more for trash that is not recyclable.
Mr. Rardin stated the City has looked at a number of combinations for collecting materials and
the City currently spends $2.9 million per year for solid waste collection. He stated the City
projects it will spend an additional $150,000 to $490,000 per year if organics recycling is added.
Councilmember Ross felt these were all good ideas but urged Council to prioritize its projects
and to remain cognizant of the cost to the City’s taxpayers. She stated this is an issue that the
Environmental Commission should work on as well as the issue of water quality.
Mr. Rardin indicated that staff will provide Council with further information regarding collection
options in the near future. He advised that staff will work with the City Attorney regarding a
public discussion about the vendor proposals and the City’s right to keep vendor names
confidential during negotiations.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Councilmember Ross requested further information relative to the recent news story about the
potential for cities to sell resident’s email addresses.
Mr. Zwilling advised there is pending legislation that would ensure that this data remains private
and the City supports this legislation. He stated the City Attorney has provided an opinion that
the City cannot release this data because the City uses a third party vendor and this data does not
belong to the City. He stated the City has a disclaimer that states the City will not use or
otherwise publish this information.
Councilmember Mavity requested confirmation that the City’s agreement with its third party
vendor states that the data is not subject to FOIA and that the third party vendor cannot release
the data.
Mr. Zwilling stated this is correct and added the third party vendor is contractually prohibited
from releasing any data and is not subject to the Data Practices Act.
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Councilmember Ross requested that the City make sure residents are aware of this prohibition
and added residents might be more comfortable releasing their information to the City if they are
aware of this prohibition.
Mr. Harmening requested input from Council regarding the City’s deer management policy. He
stated he has received questions from the public about whether the City will reopen its deer
management policy, including questions about whether it is reasonable to assume that a firearm
can be safely discharged in the City, questions about the notification policy, and questions about
the methodology for determining how many deer can be carried in the habitat in the community.
Councilmember Ross stated she would like further information about what other communities
are doing as it relates to notification.
Councilmember Mavity stated the discussion should include not only deer management but also
all wildlife. She felt the City should not allow discharge of firearms in the City and added she
did not believe there was a need to have the deer culled and felt that Council should revisit the
policy. She added that residents should be allowed to participate in this conversation with
Council.
Councilmember Spano stated he previously raised objections about shooting firearms in the City
limits and not informing the public and felt that discharge of firearms for this purpose was
unsafe. He was supportive of having a further discussion on the deer management policy adding
he was okay with taking deer and coyotes as long as it does not endanger residents.
Councilmember Sanger agreed the human safety issue is important and stated she was concerned
about tying the recent events with the City’s overall policy. She stated she was not interested in
opening up the entire policy question again and saw no reason to overturn the basic policy.
Mayor Jacobs stated there is a clear division of opinion in the community and felt Council
needed to have a discussion about the policy.
Council discussed options for the public process to be used relative to wildlife management.
Councilmember Sanger expressed support for a community meeting versus a task force approach
to address the issue. She added it might be useful to have someone else’s opinion on this issue as
well as information regarding other approaches available to the City.
It was the consensus of the City Council to have a study session discussion regarding the wildlife
management policy and to invite a DNR representative to attend the study session.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
4. Policy for Spending Lodging Tax Revenue
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Second Reading Amending Chapter 18 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions to
Include Regulations for Drug Paraphernalia
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance
amending Chapter 18 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions to include regulations for Drug
Paraphernalia effective March 29, 2013, and approve summary ordinance for publication on
March 14, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to amend Chapter 18 of City Ordinances to
prohibit display and sale of drug paraphernalia?
SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance is intended to prohibit the display and sale of drug
paraphernalia, including equipment to manufacture or consume illegal drugs. State Statute
clearly regulates paraphernalia when contaminated with illegal drug residue; however the
language is vague regarding the sale of unused paraphernalia. A recent court decision supports
that a city ordinance may include specific definitions and regulations to address paraphernalia
clearly intended for use with various illegal drugs.
First reading of the ordinance was approved 6-1 by Council on February 19, 2013. In response
to Council inquiry for clarification, the ordinance will not prohibit the sale of traditional tobacco
hookahs or pipes. These types of tobacco related devices are currently regulated under Tobacco
establishment licensing in City Code Chapter 8, Subdivision X, requiring they be sold only to
adults and kept behind the counter out of public reach.
Responding to public concerns over existing product sales and proactively limiting the
possibility of paraphernalia businesses to open in city is consistent with being a Children’s First
Community, helping maintain a positive image, and reducing the ease of which paraphernalia
can be acquired for illegal drug use
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Proposed Ordinance
Summary of Ordinance for Publication
Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
John Luse, Chief of Police
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: 2nd Reading Amending Chpt 18 - Offenses & Miscellaneous Provisions to Include Regulations for Drug Paraphernalia
ORDINANCE NO. ____-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF
THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES
CONCERNING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinance is amended to add the following
Section:
Sec. 18-94. Definitions.
(a) Drug paraphernalia. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this
definition, "drug paraphernalia" means all equipment, products, and materials of any kind, which
are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing,
harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, enhancing, converting, producing, processing,
preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting,
ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance in
violation of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 152. The term “paraphernalia” includes, without
limitation:
(1) Kits used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating,
cultivating, growing, or harvesting of any species of plant which is a controlled
substance or from which a controlled substance can be derived.
(2) Kits used, intended for use, or designed for use in manufacturing,
compounding, converting, producing, processing, or preparing controlled
substances.
(3) Isomerization devices used, intended for use, or designed for use in increasing
the potency of any species of plant, which is a controlled substance.
(4) Testing equipment used, intended for use, or designed for use in identifying
or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of controlled substances.
(5) Scales and balances used, intended for use, or designed for use in weighing or
measuring controlled substances.
(6) Diluents and adulterants, including quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, dextrose,
and lactose, used, intended for use, or designed for use in cutting controlled
substances.
(7) Separation gins and sifters used, intended for use, or designed for use in
removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining, marijuana.
(8) Blenders, bowls, containers, spoons, grinders, and mixing devices used,
intended for use, or designed for use in compounding, manufacturing, producing,
processing, or preparing controlled substances.
(9) Capsules, balloons, envelopes, and other containers used, intended for use, or
designed for use in packaging small quantities of controlled substances.
(10) Containers and other objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in
storing or concealing controlled substances or products or materials used or
intended for use in manufacturing, producing, processing, or preparing controlled
substances.
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(11) Objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or
otherwise introducing controlled substances to include, but not limited to,
marijuana, cocaine, hashish, or hashish oil into the human body, including:
a) Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic, or ceramic pipes with or
without screens, permanent screens, hashish heads, or punctured metal
bowls.
b) Water pipes.
c) Carburetion tubes and devices.
d) Smoking and carburetion masks.
e) Objects, sometimes commonly referred to as roach clips, used to hold
burning material, for example, a marijuana cigarette, that has become too
small or too short to be held in the hand.
f) Miniature cocaine spoons and cocaine vials.
g) Chamber pipes.
h) Carburetor pipes.
i) Electric pipes.
j) Air driven pipes.
k) Chillums.
l) Bongs.
m) Ice pipes or chillers.
(b) Exceptions. Drug paraphernalia shall not include:
(1) Those items used in conjunction with permitted uses of controlled substances
under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act;
(2) Those items used by law enforcement officials as it relates to the seizure or
forfeiture of drug paraphernalia in connection with a crime or offense;
(3) Those items used by federal, state or local law enforcement officials for
educational purposes;
(4) The possession, manufacture, delivery or sale of hypodermic needles or
syringes in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 151.40 or as it may be amended.
(c) Other terms. Other terms are defined as specified in Minnesota Statutes § 152.01
and any amendment thereto.
Sec. 18-95. Drug paraphernalia evidence. In determining whether an object is drug
paraphernalia, a court or other authority shall consider, in addition to all other logically relevant
factors:
(a) Statements by an owner or by anyone in control of the object concerning its use.
(b) Prior convictions, if any, of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, under
any state or federal law relating to any controlled substance.
(c) The proximity of the object, in time and space, to a direct violation of this section.
(d) The proximity of the object to controlled substances.
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(e) The existence of any residue of controlled substances on the object.
(f) Direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of an owner, or of any person in
control of the object, to deliver the object to another person whom the owner or person in control
of the object knows, or should reasonably know, intends to use the object to facilitate a violation
of this section. The innocence of an owner, or of any person in control of the object, as to a direct
violation of this section may not prevent a finding that the object is intended or designed for use
as drug paraphernalia.
(g) Instructions, oral or written, provided with the object concerning the object's use.
(h) Descriptive materials accompanying the object, which explain or depict the
object's use.
(i) National and local advertising concerning the object's use.
(j) The manner in which the object is displayed for sale.
(k) Whether the owner, or anyone in control of the object, is a legitimate supplier of
like or related items to the community, for example, a licensed distributor or dealer of tobacco
products.
(l) Direct or circumstantial evidence of the ratio of sales of the object or objects to
the total sales of the business enterprise.
(m) The existence and scope of legitimate uses for the object in the community.
(n) Expert testimony concerning the object's use.
(o) The actual or constructive possession by the owner or by a person in control of
the object or the presence in a vehicle or structure where the object is located of written
instructions, directions, or recipes to be used, or intended or designed to be used, in
manufacturing, producing, processing, preparing, testing, or analyzing a controlled substance.
Sec. 18-96. Prohibited acts.
(a) Use or possession prohibited. It is unlawful for any person knowingly or
intentionally to use or to possess drug paraphernalia. Any violation of this subsection is a petty
misdemeanor.
(b) Delivery or manufacturing prohibited. A person may not deliver, possess with
intent to deliver, or manufacture with intent to deliver, drug paraphernalia, if that person knows
or should reasonably know that the drug paraphernalia will be used to plant, propagate, cultivate,
grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, enhance, convert, produce, process, prepare, test,
analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into
the human body a controlled substance in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 152, as
amended, or any other State or Federal law, rule, or regulation governing the manufacture,
delivery, sale, advertisement, possession, and/or use of controlled substances. Any violation of
this subsection is a misdemeanor.
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(c) Delivery or sale to minors prohibited. Any person 18 years of age or over who
violates Sec. 18-210(b) by selling or delivering drug paraphernalia and said sale or delivery is to
a person who is under 18 year of age and at least 3 years his or her junior shall also be violating
this paragraph as well as Sec. 18-210(b). Any violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor.
(d) Advertisement prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to place in any
newspaper, magazine, handbill or other publication any advertisement knowing, or under
circumstances where one reasonably should know, that the purpose of the advertisement, in
whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects designed or intended for use as drug
paraphernalia. Any violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor.
Sec. 18-97. Civil Forfeiture. All drug paraphernalia as defined in this article are subject to
forfeiture, subject to the provisions set forth in Minnesota Statutes.
Sec. 18-98. Severability. If any provision of this article or the application thereof to any person
or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of
this article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end,
the provisions of this article are severable.
SECTION 2. Section 8-373(2) is amended to read as follows:
The applicant has been convicted of any violation of a federal, state or local law,
ordinance or other regulation relating to tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco related
devices or drug paraphernalia.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be deemed adopted and take effect fifteen days after
its publication.
First Reading February 19 , 2013
Second Reading March 4, 2013
Date of Publication March 14, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect March 29, 2013
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council ____________, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. _______-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF
THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES
CONCERNING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
This ordinance amendment prohibits the display and sale of drug paraphernalia, including
equipment to grow or consume illegal drugs. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after
publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 4, 2013
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 14, 2013
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Bid Tabulation: Sanitary Sewer Project – L.S. #2 & F.M. Rehab – Project No. 2012-2300
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to designate Magney Construction as the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $548,790
for the Sanitary Sewer Project – L.S. #2 and F.M. Rehab – Project No. 2012-2300
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to take the final step to allow this
project to move forward?
SUMMARY: The proposed project involves an extensive overhaul of the electrical and
mechanical components critical for keeping the Lift Station No. 2 on the north side of Methodist
Hospital operating efficiently and effectively for many decades.
The upgrades to the station have been designed in a manner that allows the lift station to remain
under normal operations while the upgrades are being implementing thus reducing the
rehabilitation costs.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project has been programmed in the
Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) for construction in 2013 using Sanitary Sewer Utility
Funds. The C.I.P. estimated this project to cost $475,000. The Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund has a
sufficient balance to cover the increase in the project cost without adversely affecting other
programmed improvements identified in the C.I.P.
A total of four (4) bids were received for this project. A summary of the bid results is as follows:
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Magney Construction $548,790
Rice Lake Constructors $559,660
Landwehr Construction $616,946
PCI Roads, LLC $628,244
Engineer’s Estimate $712,000.00
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Bid Tabulation: Sanitary Sewer Project – L.S. #2 & F.M. Rehab – Project No. 2012-2300
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 2 (L.S. #2) is located just north of Methodist
Hospital and handles the largest daily flow of sewage within the City. The station consists of a
pump house, three sanitary sewer pumps, electrical controls and an emergency diesel generator.
This station pumps sewage into a 3000 foot forcemain that ultimately discharges to the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services forcemain near the intersection of Wooddale
Avenue and Highway 7.
This lift station was originally constructed in 1971 and has had only minor upgrades over the
years. The pumps, valves, electrical controls, ventilation and other internal components have
reached their life expectancy and are susceptible to failure. Replacement parts for the outdated
infrastructure are becoming difficult to procure and may render the station unserviceable in the
near future.
City staff and our consultant firm of TKDA completed plans and specifications for L.S. #2
upgrades. The plans and specifications were advertised for bids and published in the St. Louis
Park Sun-Sailor on January 31, and February 7, 2013 and in Finance & Commerce on January
25, and February 1, 2013. In addition, plans and specifications are noticed on the City Website
and are made available electronically via the internet by our vendor Quest CDN.com. Email
notification is provided to five minority associations and final printed plans are made available
for viewing at the AGC of Minnesota Planroom and at City Hall.
Thirty-three contractors purchased plan sets with four Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
(DBE’s) identifying themselves as subcontractors.
PRESENT CONSIDERATIONS: Staff has reviewed all of the bids submitted and has
tabulated the results. From the review, staff recommends Magney Construction as the lowest
responsible bidder. Magney Construction is an experienced contractor that has worked for the
City before and has successfully completed previous contracts.
NEXT STEPS: Construction is tentatively planned to begin in early May and is expected to be
completed by late August.
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution to approve St. Louis Park Lions
Club’s request for placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None.
SUMMARY: The St. Louis Park Lions Club has requested to install temporary signs in the
public right-of-way for their 56th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast event. The Council has
been granting a similar request for the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast every year since 2005.
Section 36-362(e)(2) of the Zoning Code states that prohibited signs include, “Signs on or
over the public right-of-way unless the City Council grants permission for a temporary
sign on or over the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed ten days.”
The Lions Club is a non-profit community based organization that provides services and
resources to the people of St. Louis Park. The requested signs advertise the Lions Club’s 56th
Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to be held on Sunday, March 24, 2013. This activity is a
fund raiser intended to raise revenue to fund those services and resources provided to the
residents of St. Louis Park. The request is to install 20 larger (2’ x 3’) signs as early as March
16, 2013; these will be removed on the day of the event. Twenty smaller signs and 5 directional
arrows will be displayed only on the day of the event.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Letter from Lions Club Dated March February 6, 2013
Sign Plan
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS CLUB'S
APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGNS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, The St. Louis Park Lions Club made application for the placement of 20
temporary sandwich board type signs and 28 “stick in the ground” type signs within the public
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-362(e)(2) of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance,
the City Council may approve the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way
for a period not to exceed 10 days;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the City Council approves the St. Louis Park Lions Club's application for
the placement of 20 sandwich board type temporary signs within the public right-of-way
beginning March 16, 2013, and to be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event
on March 24, 2013 and 25 smaller signs to be displayed on March 24, 2013 only. All signs are
to be removed by the end of the day on March 24, 2013.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the size and placement of the 20 sandwich board
and 28 push in the ground type temporary signs are approved as shown on the attached sign plan
(Exhibit A).
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 4, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 4
Title: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
Sign Plan
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Repair at 1661 Utah Drive
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment
for the repair of the water service line at 1661 Utah Drive, St. Louis Park, MN -
P.I.D. 06-117-21-44-0034.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously
established by the City Council.
SUMMARY:
Ross Dworsky, owner of the single family residence at 1661 Utah Drive, has requested the City
to authorize the repair of the water service line for his 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 owner 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 owner has 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 $4,570.00.
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: Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Repair at 1661 Utah Drive South
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE WATER SERVICE LINE AT
1661 UTAH DRIVE, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
P.I.D. 06-117-21-44-0034
WHEREAS, the Property Owner at 1661 Utah Drive, has 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 1661Utah Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner has 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 Owner 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 $4,570.00.
4. The Property Owner has 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 Owner has 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 Owner has 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 March 4, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Repair at 2924 Independence Avenue South
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment
for the repair of the water service line at 2924 Independence Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN
P.I.D. 18-117-21-22-0049.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously
established by the City Council.
SUMMARY:
Timothy Truex, owner of the single family residence at 2924 Independence Avenue South, has
requested the City to authorize the repair of the water service line for his 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 owner 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 owner has 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 $3,995.00.
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: Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Repair at 2924 Independence Avenue South
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE WATER SERVICE LINE AT
2924 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
P.I.D. 18-117-21-22-0049
WHEREAS, the Property Owner at 2924 Independence Avenue South, has 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 2924 Independence Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner has 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 Owner 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 $3,995.00.
4. The Property Owner has 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 Owner has 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 Owner has 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 March 4, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Repair at 8301 Virginia Circle North
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment
for the repair of the water service line at 8301 Virginia Circle North, St. Louis Park, MN -
P.I.D. #07-117-21-14-0036.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously
established by the City Council.
SUMMARY:
Cindy Jo Nelson Brausen, owner of the single family residence at 8301 Virginia Circle North, St.
Louis Park, has requested the City to authorize the repair of the water service line for her 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 owner 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 owner has 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 $3,095.00.
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: Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Repair at 8301 Virginia Circle North
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE WATER SERVICE LINE AT
8301 VIRGINIA CIRCLE NORTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
P.I.D. #07-117-21-14-0036
WHEREAS, the Property Owner at 8301 Virginia Circle North, St. Louis Park, has
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 8301 Virginia Circle North; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner has 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 Owner 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 $3,095.00.
4. The Property Owner has 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 Owner has 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 Owner has 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 March 4, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4g
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting the
Personal/Professional Service Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin
County, and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute this agreement.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: This partnership will allow our city to expand outreach to
foreign born and new immigrant populations in St. Louis Park, working cooperatively with
Hennepin County and five other cities.
SUMMARY: On January 14, 2013, staff provided council with a report outlining the history
and mission of the JCPP in Hennepin County, and that in response to our inquiries, Hennepin
County had recently indicated their intention to invite the City of St. Louis Park to join and
participate in JCPP. Council indicated strong support for our participation in JCPP, and staff has
now received from Hennepin County the agreement and resolution required to finalize our
acceptance and participation in JCPP.
In addition to the CSO/Cadet position, training, and supplies funded in the agreement for a
maximum of $20,000 per year, Hennepin County will also provide a full-time liaison position to
work with our staff and community partners.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Office space and a modest amount of
funding to reimburse mileage will be required and are available in our 2013 operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Hennepin County Personal/Professional Service Agreement
Prepared by: John D. Luse, Chief of Police
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP)
RESOLUTION 13-____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING HENNEPIN COUNTY PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO THE
JOINT COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered a Hennepin County
Personal/Professional Services Agreement relative to the Joint Community Police Partnership
Program;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1) The Hennepin County Personal/Professional Services Agreement and the transactions
contemplated thereby are hereby, in all things, adopted and approved.
2) The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute and deliver the Hennepin County
Personal/Professional Services Agreement in the name and on behalf of the City in the
form hereby approved.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 4, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4g)
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4h
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Acceptance of Donations to the Westwood Hills Nature Center
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept donations from Marilyn n and Art Skantz in
the amount of $250, and from Donna Hill in memory of Oliver Hill in the amount of $50, both to
be used at the discretion of Westwood Hills Nature Center.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gifts with restrictions
on their use?
SUMMARY: State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Marilynn and Art Skantz are graciously donating to Westwood Hills Nature Center an amount of
$250. Donna Hill is graciously donating to Westwood Hills Nature Center an amount of $50.
The donations are given with restrictions that they be used at the discretion of Westwood Hills
Nature Center.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: These donations will be used at the
discretion of Westwood Hills Nature Center.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Mark Oestreich, Manager of Westwood Hills Nature Center
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Acceptance of Donations to the Westwood Hills Nature Center
RESOLUTION NO. 13-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
FROM MARILYNN AND ART SKANTZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 AND FROM
DONNA L. HILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $50
TO BE USED AT THE DISCRETION OF
WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize acceptance of
any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
WHEREAS, Marilynn and Art Skantz donated $250 and Donna Hill donated $50 to Westwood
Hills Nature Center; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to Marilyn Skantz, Art Skantz and Donna L. Hill with
the understanding it will be used at the discretion of Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 4, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Software Licensing Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to enter into a 3-year Enterprise Agreement, with
Microsoft, licensing the City of St. Louis Park’s legal use of Microsoft software on both servers
and clients.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to enter into this agreement to continue the City of St. Louis Park’s use of
Microsoft software?
SUMMARY: Periodically, the City of St. Louis Park enters into a multi-year agreement with
Microsoft for licensed use of its software by staff on City servers and clients (e.g., PC’s, laptops,
tablets, and smartphones). Such agreements ensure that the City remains up-to-date on software
versions and software malfunction fixes, while also ensuring the City is in legal compliance for
the appropriate use of Microsoft products. The present agreement was entered into 6 years ago.
The proposed agreement is 3 years.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The Capital Replacement Fund includes
amounts budgeted each year for such software licensing and maintenance, the largest portion of
which goes to Microsoft to support approximately 350 devices and up to 335 users. The current
proposed agreement includes expenditures of $48,951 in each of 2013 and 2014, and $60,406 in
2015. This totals a 3-year commitment of $158,308.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None.
Prepared by: Clint Pires, Chief Information Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4j
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: First Reading of Ordinance Reapproving Water Access Charge
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve First Reading of an Ordinance amending the
St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 establishing a water access charge (WAC) and
repeal Ordinance No. 2430-13, and to set the second reading for March 18, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY: On January 22, 2013, Council adopted Ordinance 2430-13 amending Chapter 32
of the St. Louis Park City Code establishing a water access charge (WAC). It was discovered
after passage that the section number 32-33 was incorrectly stated.
Reapproving the ordinance is a housekeeping item that is needed to accurately reflect the correct
section number to be 32-43.
The City Attorney advised that Council should repeal the first ordinance and reapprove it with
the appropriate section number. No other changes are being made regarding implementation of
the WAC to start January 1, 2014. Therefore, as initially intended, the attached ordinance
indicates that the water access charge is established in a new section of the St. Louis Park Code
of Ordinances.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Resolution 13-010 setting the WAC is not
affected by this action and remains in effect for January 1, 2014.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Ordinance
Prepared by: Ray French, Administrative Services Intern
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 4j) Page 2
Title: First Reading of Ordinance Reapproving Water Access Charge
ORDINANCE NO. ____-13
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2430-13
AND AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 32 ESTABLISHING A WATER ACCESS CHARGE
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 2430-13 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. That the Code of Ordinances, City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is hereby
amended by adding a section to be numbered 32-43, which section reads as follows:
Sec. 32-43. Water Access Charge.
In all areas and for all uses where city water services is available, at the time an
application is filed with the city for a new or enlarged water service, a water access charge
(WAC) must be paid to the city. This charge does not apply to water service maintenance work
unless the water service is enlarged. The city council may, from time to time, set the WAC by
resolution.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2014.
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading March 18, 2013
Date of Publication March 28, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2014
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 18, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Minutes: 4k
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 6, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris,
Richard Person, Carl Robertson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison, Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Gary Morrison, Meg McMonigal, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of December 19, 2012
Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve the minutes of Dec. 19, 2012.
Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote
of 5-0.
3. Public Hearing
A. Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Location: 1819 Jersey Ave. South
Applicant: Lakewest Development
Case No.: 13-01-S
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. The
proposed plat would reconfigure three previously platted lots into two lots. He
noted that the applicant is asking for a variance to the sidewalk requirement for
the two lots.
Commissioner Person asked about the elevation at the east lot line as regards
drainage.
Mr. Morrison said the elevation will be raised about three feet. The fill to be
brought to the rear property line is not filling a basin.
Commissioner Carper asked if the drainage from the increased impermeable
surfaces, such as roof and driveway, will be directed towards the street.
Mr. Morrison responded that drainage will flow towards Jersey and towards the
rear property line. The backyard will be flatter than what exists today, so there
will be more infiltration.
Commission Person asked if the two homes would have basement walk-outs.
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Mr. Morrison responded that he has not seen actual construction plans, but the
lots are graded in such a way that they could have walk-out basements.
Commissioner Morris asked if the two trees shown along the curb in the drawings
are existing or proposed trees.
Mr. Morrison said all the trees shown on the drawings are existing trees. Some
are marked to be removed.
Commissioner Morris said if the sidewalk variance is granted he recommended
that the applicant not be allowed to plant trees in the area where a sidewalk could
go.
Curt Fretham, Lakewest Development, applicant, said they would not plant trees
where a sidewalk could go. He remarked that walk-out basements are proposed
for both homes. He said walk-out basements are unique in St. Louis Park but the
topography of this site lends itself to that design.
Commissioner Carper asked what the houses might look like from the street. He
also asked about garage size.
Mr. Fretham described two recently constructed homes in the same neighborhood
which are similar in size and character to the proposed new homes.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing.
Doug McColgan, 1840 Jersey Ave. S., said his concerns regard integrity of the
neighborhood, decreased property value of his home, rental use, on-street parking,
over-sized houses, and drainage. He commented that his house is right on a bike
path and he has about 8600 sq. ft. His mother-in-law lives directly across the
bike path and she has about 10,000 sq. ft. Mr. McColgan said he is in favor of
improvements. He commented that several properties in the neighborhood have
been improved and seem to fit into the neighborhood.
Gail Katz, 2000 Jersey Ave. S., said she lives on the other side of the bike path.
She said she’s concerned that if the current hill is removed there will be a
drainage problem coming down the street. She said she did not want the new
homes to be rental property.
Mindi McColgan, 1840 Jersey Ave. S., said her main concern is that the new
homes would be rental properties. She added that she is not excited about the
proposed Eliot Park Apts. in the neighborhood. She said it makes them want to
move from the neighborhood and the city. She said she has always lived in St.
Louis Park and the thought of leaving does not make her happy. Her biggest
concern with the proposal is that it would be rental property, that it sticks out in
the neighborhood and doesn’t fit in, how the houses would be sited, and how the
front yards would look. Ms. McColgan said there is a house on the block which is
public housing. She said she wants to make sure that the new homes would not
be public housing. She said she felt new rental properties on the block could
easily decrease her home value. Ms. McColgan said she would like to see it in
writing that the two new homes can never be used as rental properties. She said
she’d be concerned if the two homes are sharing a cluster of garages. She said
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she has done a lot of interior improvements to her home, and wouldn’t want to see
the new construction decrease her home’s value. She concluded by saying she
favors improvements to the neighborhood if changes truly improve the
neighborhood.
Mr. Fretham said there are no plans for the two homes to be rentals. Most likely
they will be sold before construction starts. He said he has sold 9 new houses in
St. Louis Park in the last two years. All were pre-sold and ranged in price from
around $400,000 - $750,000.
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, stated that the City does not
limit whether someone can rent their home. She said the City does have a very
strict rental inspection program.
Mr. Fretham said each of the houses would have its own 3-car garage. He said
there is more slope in the front yard of the north home. That will be flattened out
some. The grades for the foundation area where it is lowered for the basement
will be pushed into the back yard to flatten the backyard out. A good portion of
the lot is being regraded, making it more usable, flattening it, and slowing down
the run-off. There will be two separate driveways.
Chair Kramer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Robertson said other than comments about drainage, the discussion
varied quite a bit from what is actually being requested which is a plat for a lot
split. The request is very straightforward.
Commissioner Carper said the lot split meets City standards.
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to recommend approval of Preliminary
and Final Plat for Fretham 14th Addition subject to conditions including a
sidewalk variance. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion, and the motion
passed on a vote of 5-0.
4. Other Business
A. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Commissioner Morris nominated Carl Robertson for Chair.
Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion. Commissioner Carper
nominated Dennis Morris for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Kramer
seconded the motion. The motions passed on a vote of 5-0.
5. Communications
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: February 4, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4l
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period
February 2, 2013 through February 22, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUMMARY: The Finance Department prepares this report on a monthly basis for Council’s
review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
2/27/2013CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 8:50:48R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
430.72TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
430.72
5,024.97GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABM JANITORIAL SERVICES
5,024.97
675.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC
675.00
1,410.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESACZ LABORATORIES INC
1,410.00
10,100.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIAIM ELECTRONICS
10,100.00
29.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
29.00
1,770.65GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS BAL S RETAINED PERCENTAGEAMERICAN MASONRY RESTORATION
398.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
2,168.65
34.73-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSAMERICAN STATE EQUIPMENT CO IN
539.93GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
505.20
210.31PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS
210.31
16.64-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSANCOM TECHNICAL CENTER
245.81POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
12.83POLICE G & A POSTAGE
242.00
2,581.97INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
2,581.97
161.05WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSANDERSON, MARILYN
161.05
357.90GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
357.90
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
47.87WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSARTISAN HOMES
47.87
587.55PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYASPEN EQUIPMENT CO
587.55
115.92WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS
115.92
216.51CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENTAT&T MOBILITY
216.51
250.00SUPERVISORYTRAININGATOM
250.00
85.29PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAUTO PLUS
85.29
482.54CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENTAVI SYSTEMS INC
482.54
179.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAWWA
179.00
1,500.00PE PLANS/SPECS ENGINEERING SERVICESBADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC
1,500.00
22.71POLICE G & A MOTOR FUELSBALVIN, AARON
276.70PATROLTRAINING
299.41
78.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
78.00
472.86PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY
472.86
250.00PATROLTRAININGBCA CJTE
250.00
622.95UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSBECKER ARENA PRODUCTS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
622.95
125.99ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBIRNO, RICK
125.99
4,000.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICBISHOP, DAVID
4,000.00
121.94WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBORGESON, B
121.94
249.94PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
249.94
2,553.50CE MATERIALS TESTING IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
2,553.50
200.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBRAUNSTEIN, WILLIAM
200.00
64.25CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBRODEN, PAUL
64.25
35.44POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESBUDGET SIGN & GRAPHICS
2.50POLICE G & A POSTAGE
37.94
9,375.97ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
248.00EXCESS PUBLIC LAND LEGAL SERVICES
1,871.74STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
80.00WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
11,575.71
11,338.74GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS BAL S RETAINED PERCENTAGECAPITAL CITY GLASS INC
5,155.20GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
16,493.94
10,836.17SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCARGILL INC
10,836.17
564.88WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCARLBOM, PAUL
564.88
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29.56WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCARLSON INC, CINDY
29.56
243.72WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCARLSON, L
243.72
360.17IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
360.17
303.61WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCAYFORD, NICHOLE
303.61
3,873.55TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
3,873.55
480.00CES Resid Energy Conservation OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
480.00
6,641.78FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
1,357.29PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
227.40WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
260.73NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
6,541.16WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
253.44REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
256.75SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
109.42SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
15,647.97
10,400.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENTCENTRAL PENSION FUND
10,400.00
220.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCECENTURY 21 PASTRANA
220.00
45.99E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONECENTURY LINK
280.85CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
326.84
36.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGCHAMPION PLUMBING
36.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
58.43WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCHRISTENSON, DOLORES
58.43
140.50FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS CORPORATION
129.30FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
248.25VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
518.05
760.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
55.57FINANCE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
815.57
175.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCLOONAN, LESLIE
175.00
17,935.90ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES
17,935.90
4.52BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECOMCAST
163.80WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
82.41SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.73
1,700.00ENGINEERING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
305.01CE MATERIALS TESTING GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,005.01
1,012.00EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP S
1,012.00
516.43OPERATIONSTRAININGCOPPA, RODGER
516.43
214.02OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSCORIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES INC
214.02
8,158.89POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
8,158.89
121.47WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCORNERSTONE RELOCATION GROUP L
121.47
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
6,695.85TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCORONA SOLUTIONS
6,695.85
12,143.05GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES
12,143.05
1,158.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTCRANE, LYNETTE
1,158.00
55.35-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC
860.40DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
805.05
466.38-GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS BAL S RETAINED PERCENTAGECROSSROAD CONSTRUCTION INC
9,327.50GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
8,861.12
157.84POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
157.84
2,969.83GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS NPOWER LLC
2,990.67WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,918.34SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,449.13STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
10,327.97
1,198.27GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUSTOM HOSE TECH INC
1,198.27
2,104.37WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP
2,104.37
779.67GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
1,230.58REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,010.25
31.19PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYDAVIS EQUIPMENT CORP
31.19
5,371.75INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
5,371.75
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240.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCEDETLOFF MANAGEMENT
240.00
295.58ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC
295.58
32.28SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSDISCOUNT STEEL INC
32.28
5,203.40TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTDLT SOLUTIONS INC
5,203.40
940.00POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
630.56SOLID WASTE RECYCLING GRANT PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,570.56
325.00CLERICALTRAININGDORAN & ASSOCIATES, RA
325.00
46.11WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDROPP, DAYON
46.11
39.11WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEDINA REALTY TITLE
39.11
300.00TAX SALES MISCELLANEOUSEDINA, CITY OF
300.00
99.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSEDM PUBLISHERS INC
99.00
171.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR
171.00
166.97OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC
166.97
35.00ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSENGINEERING MINNESOTA MAGAZINE
35.00
84.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN FBO
84.59
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
164.95WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSESQUIRE TITLE SERVICE LLC
164.95
35,643.45SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICEEUREKA RECYCLING
35,643.45
126.26WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEVANOFF, KIM
126.26
13,000.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTEVERBRIDGE INC
13,000.00
230.29WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEXECUTIVE TITLE
230.29
1,121.09PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
1,121.09
16.46SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTSFASTENAL COMPANY
27.58PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
7.01PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
51.05
44.65HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTFEDEX
44.65
74.02WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESFEINBERG, GREG
74.02
88.91WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEFERGUSON WATERWORKS
88.91
374.24ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS
374.24
117.54STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIFINANCE & COMMERCE
226.71SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
344.25
3,580.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESFISCHLER & ASSOCIATES PA
3,580.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
275.61REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCEFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
275.61
487.67INSPECTIONS G & A FOOD AND BEVERAGEFORBES, DAVID
487.67
1,361.03SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSFORCE AMERICA INC
159.54PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
1,520.57
19.57-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFORMS & SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA
304.17POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
284.60
3,898.15WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESFOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONM
3,898.15
29.47PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESFRATTALLONE'S HARDWARE
29.47
207.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFREESE, BONNIE
207.00
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWFU, CHUNLING
1,000.00
6,325.00ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
6,325.00
1,845.91AQUATIC PARK BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGENERAL PARTS INC
1,845.91
420.90-GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS BAL S RETAINED PERCENTAGEGENERAL SPRINKLER CORP
8,418.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
7,997.10
325.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESGENESIS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INC
325.00
3,988.92EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSURGLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS
3,988.92
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
265.65WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
265.65
41.61PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYGRAINGER INC, WW
37.97BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
10.45WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
90.03
1,309.68TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGRANICUS INC
1,309.68
148.81GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESGRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO
148.81
777,813.68GREENSBORO HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGREENSBORO CONDOMINIUM OWNERS
777,813.68
451.92EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCEGROUP HEALTH INC - WORKSITE
451.92
77.54SEWER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHALLOCK COMPANY INC
77.54
1,250.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
1,250.00
875.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGHAMLINE UNIVERSITY
550.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,425.00
587.50BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHANUS, BRENT
587.50
305.66DARE PROGRAM TRAININGHAVLIK, MATTHEW
305.66
9,086.48WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
9,086.48
359.06WATER UTILITY G&A OTHERHD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD
359.06
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
70.00OPERATIONSTRAININGHEINZEN, KEITH
70.00
100.00OPERATIONSTRAININGHENNEPIN COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS AS
100.00
2,273.70POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
2,273.70
42.50ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSHENNEPIN COUNTY TAXPAYER SERVI
42.50
534.38IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
5,833.59POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
419.71SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
178.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
6,965.68
311.03DARE PROGRAM TRAININGHERMAN, JOHN
311.03
8,297.82TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTHEWLETT-PACKARD CO
8,297.82
12,049.98PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYHITCHING POST HOPKINS
1,032.54PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,032.53WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
14,115.05
266.87GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
8.49ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
35.81SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS
28.54SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTS
27.01SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
250.09ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
70.41PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
466.84PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
72.58REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
11.49WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
79.36WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
48.79WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
47.73WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
26.86WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
22.90SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.14STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,495.91
210.92PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICEHOPKINS, CITY OF
210.92
600.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENTHRGREEN
600.00
9.64WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
9.64
1,685.10EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,685.10
327.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTI/O SOLUTIONS INC
327.00
240.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSIACP
240.00
350.00POLICE G & A TRAININGIAPE
350.00
212.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIKEMAN, TIM
212.50
790.36SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSINDELCO
30.33WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
820.69
40.12-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSINFINITY WIRELESS
623.62OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
583.50
12.06HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSEINGEBRIGTSON, LAURA
12.06
3,140.98-SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEINSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA IN
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
62,819.50CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
59,678.52
4,953.07IT G & A TELEPHONEINTEGRA TELECOM
4,953.07
21.00POLICE G & A POSTAGEINTOXIMETERS INC
426.01POLICE G & A REPAIRS
447.01
1,135.48PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINVER GROVE FORD
1,135.48
4,813.70HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTIPMA-HR
4,813.70
9.67-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSISC COMPANIES INC
150.32VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
140.65
182.78PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
139.27GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
322.05
15.85PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S HARDWARE
15.85
2,750.00ADMINISTRATION G & A LIQUORJIMX INC
2,750.00
2,300.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTJOBSINMINNEAPOLIS.COM
2,300.00
132.25WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESJOHN HENRY FOSTER MN
132.25
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWJOHNSON, GREG
1,000.00
2,000.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICJONSON, CALIESHA
2,000.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
701.38PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYKATH FUEL OIL SERVICE
701.38
553.84EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z
553.84
330.25ESCROWSKENNEDY & GRAVEN
330.25
9,194.74REILLY BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEKEYS WELL DRILLING CO
9,194.74
525.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LL
525.00
275.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKIDCREATE STUDIO
275.00
402.44SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKILLMER ELECTRIC CO INC
21,060.00INSTALLATIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
21,462.44
10.94WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSKREJCAREK, CHERYL
10.94
500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWLARSON, JESSIE
500.00
2,430.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,430.00
10,264.90EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
10,264.90
4,335.00POLICE G & A TRAININGLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
4,335.00
235,235.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
235,235.00
430.72PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDILEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES
430.72
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
123.76WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLIBERTY TITLE
123.76
1,240.43PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
1,240.43
359.90GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESLOEFFLER SHOES
1,869.35PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
329.90PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
159.95VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,279.60WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,998.70
495.72POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICELOFFLER COMPANIES
495.72
5,885.84PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC
5,885.84
35.06WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLUCKING, GRETCHEN
35.06
9.50WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLUNDBERG, MARK
9.50
110.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGMAAPT
110.00
1,088.39PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
1,088.39
105.00FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMACTA
105.00
1,375.22HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESMADDEN GALANTER HANSEN LLP
1,375.22
45.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMAMA
45.00
731.41REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMAVO SYSTEMS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
731.41
35.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMCFOA
35.00
174.96WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMCKINLEY, KAREN
174.96
7.28SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSMENARDS
76.89WIRING REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
48.38WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
6.37REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
138.92
325.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMESCA
325.00
1,624.77SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMETHODIST HOSPITAL
1,624.77
400.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMETRO CHIEF FIRE OFFICERS ASSN
400.00
684.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS
684.00
12,053.25INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
316,652.43OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
328,705.68
246.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
246.71
1,994.78TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTMID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS
1,994.78
575.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST ACOUSTICS INC
575.00
785.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
785.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
384.60PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
384.60
129.80EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC
129.80
128.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESMINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH
128.00
230.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMINNESOTA EROSION CONTROL ASSN
230.00
16.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INS
16.00
345.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG
345.00
511.09WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMINNESOTA REALTY HSBC
511.09
20.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGMINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
20.00
524.56SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSMINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY
524.56
13.13WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMINVALCO INC
13.13
26,595.83WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESMN DNR ECO-WATER-RES
700.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSES
27,295.83
442.50PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMN HELICOPTERS INC
442.50
106.29WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMOSIER, DOUGLAS
106.29
1,635.12COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMOTOROLA
1,635.12
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
25.00GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMPCA
269.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,375.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,230.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSES
2,899.00
899.97PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
899.97
552.25ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMULCAHY CO INC
552.25
178.01VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESMYERS TIRE SUPPLY CO
178.01
2.35SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
12.06INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,841.86PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
14.93PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.30GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,896.50
2,400.00IT G & A TRAININGNELSON, SCOTT
2,200.00FINANCE G & A TRAINING
4,600.00
37,842.57SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESNORTH AMERICAN SALT CO
37,842.57
500.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
500.00
29.27WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESOESTREICH, MARK
29.27
154.06ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
60.46GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
241.20POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
65.75POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
28.70PATROLOFFICE SUPPLIES
120.46INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
261.72PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
39.66ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
667.70ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
62.67WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
11.70VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
3.78HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
146.84WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,864.70
4,038.63INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
4,038.63
28.23-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSOMAHA PAPER COMPANY INC
438.86PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
410.63
166.25GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOMDAHL, MICHELLE
166.25
53.44PORTABLE TOILETS/FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
104.74OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
158.18
506.15EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOPTUM HEALTH
506.15
32,180.49TREE DISEASE PUBLIC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOSTVIG TREE INC
32,180.49
19.45-CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTSPARSONS ELECTRIC
712.34TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
692.89
30.00POLICE G & A MOTOR FUELSPEEK, TROY
306.67DARE PROGRAM TRAINING
336.67
220.85PATROLTRAININGPELTOLA, MAX
220.85
2,122.50COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
2,122.50
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
412.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP.COM INC
412.00
835.00SUPPORT SERVICES G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER
835.00
15.62WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPRETTNER REAL ESTATE LLC
15.62
49.30WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPRILL, SHARON
49.30
180.00ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
180.00
491.63GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESPUMP & METER SERVICE
491.63
174.60WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQ3 CONTRACTING
174.60
25.99VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
25.99
649.00ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT PARTSR & R SPECIALTIES
649.00
1,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWRADL, JUSTIN
1,500.00
3,000.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATRAPP LLC, CRAIG
3,000.00
230.00SOLID WASTE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSRECYCLING ASSOC OF MN
230.00
216.44POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESREGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
136.81POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
353.25
2,134.49WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,134.49
210.03WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSROSENBLUM, IRVING
210.03
273.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP
85.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
188.00POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
546.00
6,471.25WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEROTO-ROOTER
6,471.25
29.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSROYTBURG, YANA
29.59
175.00ENTERPRISE BUDGET RENT REVENUESABES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
175.00
45.29OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB
35.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
35.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
245.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
296.11WARMING HOUSES GENERAL SUPPLIES
70.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
35.00WESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
903.98GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,665.38
162.25INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESSANDUM, KATHERINE
162.25
132.06HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONSCHAAKE COMPANY, AJ
132.06
52,619.83CE INSPECTION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSEH
750.53SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
53,370.36
375.47OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSERVICE MASTER
375.47
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
5,320.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHAWN, JACK
5,320.00
10.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS
10.00FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
60.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
90.00
540.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGSIGNATURE AQUATICS
540.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
810.00AQUATIC PARK BUDGET TRAINING
1,890.00
17.79WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSIGNATURE TITLE
17.79
1,372.80EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993
1,372.80
1,000.00HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSMP PRODUCTIONS
1,000.00
18.42WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSOLSTAD, PAMELA
18.42
184.73-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSOUTHERN ALUMINUM MFG INC
1,389.38ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,482.35PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
185.63-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
2,885.63PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
5,387.00
28.70-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSPECIALTY-CARDS INC
446.20OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
417.50
39.49PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
121.13PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
160.62
454.90CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
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454.90
158.60ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSTAR TRIBUNE
855.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
1,013.60
297.98WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTENTON, AUDREY
297.98
92.18SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSSTRAND MFG CO
92.18
166.72WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTREICH, JAKE
166.72
3,435.80POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
106.86SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
3,542.66
25.84PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN GM PARTS
25.84
799.89PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE
799.89
539.10ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
224.78SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
763.88
167.52WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSUPERIOR INSIGHT LLC
167.52
2,100.00GENERAL WILD ANIMAL MANAGEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSUPERIOR WHITETAIL MGMT INC
2,100.00
113.56WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTA, EDWIN
113.56
11.00-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSTAHO SPORTSWEAR
998.50BASKETBALLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
987.50
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
51.33WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESTARGET BANK
51.33
60.63ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
60.63
3,012.92EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITYTHE HARTFORD - PRIORITY ACCOUN
3,012.92
803.55ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
803.55
150.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTITLE NEXUS LLC
150.00
83.04WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTITLE ONE INC
83.04
418.02PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA
418.02
2,065.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTOKLE INSPECTIONS INC, STEPHEN
2,065.00
4,516.01PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTOWMASTER
4,516.01
6,087.44PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTRI STATE BOBCAT
6,087.44
2,274.19INSTALLATIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITIES SIGN INSTALLATIONS
454.84SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
379.03SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
303.23SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
227.42SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,061.29SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,700.00
306.50GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUHL CO INC
10,081.25TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
10,387.75
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,417.16POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)
1,104.02SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
692.30PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
67.74COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,281.22
300.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
300.00
468.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
468.00
75.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
75.00
195.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS
195.00
707.90HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI
707.90
11,203.06WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC
11,203.06
2,555.03UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSVANNELLI & PATRICK MCCONACHIE,
2,555.03
196.06ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM
196.06
74.18COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
1,549.77TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,623.95
226.60PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
226.60
152.52WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSWACHS COMPANY, E H
152.52
2,205.35COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TRAININGWASHINGTON COUNTY
2,205.35
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
5,274.57SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELSWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
62,034.90SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
25,898.67SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
29,245.75SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
1,486.44SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
123,940.33
1,696.90WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEWATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC
1,696.90
456.13WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC
765.81SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,221.94
126.00SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWEST PAYMENT CENTER
126.00
40.56WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWESTERN, SANDY
40.56
87,088.90WESTWOOD VILLAS HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWESTWOOD VILLA ASSN
87,088.90
762.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWHEELER HARDWARE
762.00
297.43WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWILLIAMS, DANIEL
297.43
592.94WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWILLIAMSON, DESI
592.94
26.72WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESWRAP CITY GRAPHICS
26.72
21,479.91GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
25.08OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
32,777.26PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,970.43PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
38.20BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
66.49WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
418.42WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
18,179.02ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,087.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
24,895.63WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,112.63REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,966.46SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,924.28STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
112,941.31
9,330.66UNINSURED LOSS B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGEXTERIOR XPERTS
3,034.25-UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
6,296.41
18,551.24PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
18,551.24
162.24HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTYOGASTUDIO
162.24
50.51REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIESZACKS INC
50.51
47.84PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
47.85PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
335.05VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
47.85WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
478.59
517.33PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYZIEGLER INC
517.33
204.87ORGANIZED REC G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGZIP PRINTING
204.87
Report Totals 2,464,666.73
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Project Report: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management Area 1 –
Project Nos. 2012-1000 and 2013-1400
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting the project report,
establishing Improvement Project No. 2012-1000 and Improvement Project No. 2013-1400,
approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for these
improvements.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to continue implementation of the
City’s Pavement Management Program?
SUMMARY: Each year the City rehabilitates several miles of local residential streets. This
year, the streets to be rehabilitated are located in Pavement Management Area 1 in the Sorenson,
Lennox and Texa Tonka Neighborhoods (see attached map). The street rehabilitation work
generally consists of removing and replacing the existing bituminous pavement and replacing
portions of concrete curb and gutter as needed. Other work includes storm sewer and water main
repairs. Access to properties is typically maintained throughout construction.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project was planned for and is
included in the City’s adopted Capital Improvement Program with an estimated budget of
$1,702,220. Project funding will be provided by two sources, the Pavement Management Fund,
Project No. 2012-1000, for the associated street work and the Water Utility Fund, Project No.
2013-1400, for the associated water main work. The Engineer’s estimate for the total cost of the
project is $1,727,420 which includes 5% for contingencies and 12% for engineering &
administration
Cost and funding details are as follows:
Estimated Costs
Construction Cost $1,476,430.00
Contingencies (5%) $ 73,820.00
Engineering & Administration (12%) $ 177,170.00
Total $1,727,420.00
Funding Sources
Pavement Management Fund $1,597,420.00
Water Utility Fund $130,000.00
Total $1,727,420.00
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Project Map
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Scott Anderson, Utilities Superintendent
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management Area 1 – Project Nos. 2012-1000 and 2013-1400
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
History:
Several years ago, staff developed and the City Council adopted a Pavement Management
Program to address the problem of deteriorating streets within the city. Many of the roads are
now approaching 40 years of age or more. The city’s streets are still in relatively good condition
due to the fact that the streets were built well, are generally situated on good soils, utilize curb &
gutter for drainage and have been well maintained. City maintenance crews have continually
worked to keep streets in decent condition using basic maintenance strategies such as patching,
crack filling and seal coating. However, as pavements age, more aggressive maintenance
strategies are needed to prolong their life.
The Pavement Management Program was developed to extend pavement life and enhance
system-wide performance in a cost-effective and efficient way by providing the right
maintenance or repair at the right time. Using the City’s pavement management software, staff
obtains street condition ratings and monitors their performance. Staff then evaluates the
condition of streets and selects cost-effective treatments to extend pavement life.
2013 Proposed Project:
This year’s work, Project No. 2012-1000, will be performed in Area 1 of the City’s 8 pavement
management areas. It includes work in the Sorenson, Lennox and Texa Tonka Neighborhoods.
The attached map identifies which streets in Area 1 have been selected for rehabilitation.
Selection was based on previous condition surveys of the streets and field evaluations to
determine current conditions of the pavement, curb and gutter, and the city’s underground
utilities. A team of staff members was formed to select streets for inclusion in this year’s
program and to recommend appropriate rehabilitation techniques. The team included members of
Operations, Utilities, Engineering and the Public Works Asset Management Group.
The residential streets selected this year for rehabilitation were all originally constructed in a
similar fashion. The structure of most of the streets consists of a two (2) inch layer of asphalt
pavement over six (6) inches of quality gravel. Staff has determined that an appropriate
treatment for rehabilitating the streets consists of removing all of the old asphalt pavement and
replacing it with three (3-1/2) inches of new pavement. The thicker asphalt section is being used
to provide for heavier vehicles, such as garbage trucks, and the increased volume of traffic on the
streets. This will also allow for flexibility of future maintenance. For example, with a 2-inch
thickness of asphalt, a typical mill and overlay is not possible because the asphalt layer is too
thin. With 3-1/2 inch thickness, 1.5 inches of asphalt can be milled off and replaced with the
same thickness of new pavement.
The Engineering Staff has prepared plans and specifications for this year’s project. In
conjunction with the pavement replacement, water main will also be replaced on the one block of
Texa Tonka Avenue located just north of Minnetonka Blvd off of Virginia Avenue (Project No.
2011-1400). During the installation of the new water main, water service will be maintained to
each of the properties through a temporary system. Along with replacing the water main, the
residents on this street will have the option of replacing their water service line (at their expense)
from the main to the shut-off valve located at the property line. The city’s contract will include
items for this work. The bid price on these items will be charged against those properties
choosing to replace their water service line. Owners will be requested to prepay or be specially
assessed this cost. Owners may also opt to arrange to do this work utilizing their own hired
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Title: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management Area 1 – Project Nos. 2012-1000 and 2013-1400
contractor, provided it does not interfere with or delay work on the city contract. Other utility
work will include drainage system (curb & gutter and catch basin) repairs and replacement of old
hydrants at various locations throughout the project.
Utility companies have been contacted to inform them of the city’s proposed work plan and
schedule. For those companies that have buried utilities, staff has asked them to consider
replacing any aging systems prior to our paving of the streets. Centerpoint Energy has indicated
they will be replacing gas main lines and service lines on all the streets in the project area.
Centerpoint Energy typical begins their gas main work in mid to late April about a month prior
to the start of the street work.
Public process:
Staff recently invited area residents and neighborhood association leaders to an open house to
review the preliminary plans for the proposed street construction work. Eight residents attended
the open house on February 12, 2013. Typical questions were raised about the timing of the
project and what construction impacts would be felt by the residents while the project is
underway. The project is anticipated to start in late May or early June and will last
approximately 2-1/2 months. Work on any one block will usually last about five to six weeks.
During that time, crews will replace the curb and gutter, if needed, then remove the pavement,
grade the street, and then pave the first layer of bituminous. During this work, residents will
nearly always have access to their driveways and overnight parking will be allowed on the street.
However, driveways will not be accessible for up to one week if concrete aprons are replaced.
The final layer of bituminous is typically placed near the end of the project and will result in
another day of disruption for any one block.
Project Timeline:
Should the City Council approve this Project, the following schedule is proposed:
• Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council March 4, 2013
• Advertise for bids Mid-Late March, 2013
• Bid Opening April 4, 2013
• Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award contract April 15, 2013
• Begin Construction Late May, 2013
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 4
Title: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management Area 1 – Project Nos. 2012-1000 and 2013-1400
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2012-1000 & 2013-1400
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NOS. 2012-1000 & 2013-1400
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer related to the 2013 Local Street Rehabilitation Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2012-1000 and Project No. 2013-1400 is
hereby accepted.
2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in
the Project Report.
3. The proposed projects, designated as Project No. 2012-1000 and Project No. 2013-1400,
are hereby established and ordered.
4. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the
direction of the City Engineer, or designee, are approved.
5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official
City newspaper and in relevant industry publications an advertisement for bids for the
making of said improvements under said-approved plans and specifications. The
advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time bids will
be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed
with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5)
percent of the amount of the bid.
6. The City Engineer, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly
after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a
recommendation to the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 4, 2013
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Title: Local Street Rehab Project– Pavement Management Area 1– Proj. Nos. 2012-1000 and 2013-1400 Page 5
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and
Final Plat of Fretham 14th Addition with conditions recommended by staff.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Is the proposed plat of Fretham 14th Addition consistent with
the zoning and subdivision ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan?
SUMMARY: Requested is a Preliminary and Final Plat to split an existing single family lot into
two single family lots.
The subject lot is located at 1819 Jersey Ave S. It is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential, and it
is guided in the Comprehensive Plan as Low Density Residential.
If approved, the existing single family home will be removed, and two new single family homes
will be constructed.
The proposed plat meets all zoning and comprehensive plan requirements.
Grading is proposed to level out the backyard; however, the grading will not create stormwater
or other runoff problems. It is anticipated that the grading will slightly improve drainage by
directing more runoff to the street instead of to the backyards of neighboring properties where
the water is currently flowing.
A public hearing was conducted on February 6, 2013. Several residents attended and
commented on the proposal. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Preliminary and Final Plat. The minutes of this meeting are attached.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well maintained and
diverse housing stock.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Location Map
Draft Resolution
Planning Commission Minutes
Final Plat
Preliminary Plat
Grading Plan
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on Jersey Ave S, in the Eliot Neighborhood,
as shown on the map. The property was originally platted in the 1940s as lots 179, 180 and 181
Richmond. Shortly thereafter, the lots were combined to create the existing lot which is 120 feet
wide and is 16,287 square feet in area. The existing house was built on this combined lot in
1954.
Plat Analysis:
The proposed plat increases the number of
lots from one to two. The existing house will
be removed, and two new homes will be
constructed. The existing lot consists of three
lots that were created in the original plat.
They were originally 40 feet wide, and were
combined to form the existing lot when the
existing house was constructed in 1954.
Existing Lot:
As shown in the Preliminary Plat, the existing
lot is approximately 16,287 square feet in
area. The existing house is a single story home with attached garage. It extends nearly the full
width of the lot.
Proposed Lots:
The property is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential. The proposed lots shown in the Final Plat
exceed the minimum lot area requirements of this district - 7,200 square feet; Lot 1 is 8,144
square feet in size and lot 2 is 8,154 square feet in size. Both lots are 60 feet in width, which is
the minimum lot width requirement.
Grading Plan:
The proposed grading plan is attached to this
report for review. The lot slopes from west to
east. The highest elevation is 911, which is
near the street at the northwest corner of the
lot. The lowest elevation is 894, which is at
the rear property line.
The grading plan proposes to raise and level
the backyard. The purpose of the grading is
to raise the building pads so the water drains
away from the proposed homes, and to create
a more appealing and useable backyard.
The grading will require approximately 800
cubic yards of fill to be brought onto the site,
and a three to four foot retaining wall to be constructed along the back property line. The
retaining wall will be four feet tall on Lot 1, and three feet tall on Lot 2.
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 3
Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
The grading plan will maintain the existing drainage pattern. The water will continue to drain to
the low area located on the neighbor’s property to the east. It is anticipated, however, that less
water will flow to the low area because the grading will result in a relatively flat back yard on
both Lots 1 and 2, compared to the existing slope. This means the water will flow slower than it
currently does, and as a result of the slower flow, more water will infiltrate into the ground
instead of runoff to the neighbor’s property.
City Code allows construction activity to occur between the hours of 7am to 10pm Monday
through Friday, and 9am to 10pm on weekends and holidays. The City has typically further
restricted truck activity, when the project is located in a residential area. In this case, staff is
recommending that the starting hours be changed to 8am, Monday through Friday, and that they
stop hauling by 9pm. The trucks used to haul the material to the site will use Jersey Ave to/from
Cedar Lake Road or Wayzata Blvd.
Sidewalk variance:
The City Subdivision Ordinance requires a sidewalk be installed along the street when property
is subdivided. There currently is not a sidewalk on either side of Jersey Ave S for the entire five
blocks between Cedar Lake Road and Wayzata Blvd. Sidewalks also are not shown on the City
Sidewalk and Trail plan to be installed along this section of Jersey Ave S. Therefore, the
applicant is asking for a variance to the sidewalk requirement for these two lots.
Tree Replacement:
Trees will be removed from the property as a result of the grading. The City tree replacement
regulations require at least two trees to be planted on the site. The applicant will be planting two
new trees as required.
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District:
Additional permits from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will be required prior to
beginning construction on the site.
Utilities:
The Zoning Ordinance requires all utilities for new homes to be buried underground.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:
A Public Hearing was conducted at the Planning Commission on February 6, 2013. Several
comments were received from neighbors. Questions were asked about the whether the homes
would be owner occupied or rental, and about the grading plan.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary/final plat (5-0 vote).
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 4
Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Location Map
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 5
Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF FRETHAM 14TH ADDITION
WITH VARIANCE FROM SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE FOR SIDEWALK
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Nevada, LLC, owner and subdivider of the land proposed to be platted as Fretham
14th Addition has submitted an application for approval of preliminary and final plat of said
subdivision with a variance from the subdivision ordinance for sidewalk (Section 26-153(h)(1))
in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all
proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. The proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects
consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, to-wit:
Lots 179, 180 & 181, RICHMOND
4. The granting of the variance 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.
5. The variance is not contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan calls for such sidewalks to be installed in a manner consistent with the City
Sidewalk and Trail Plan. This plan does not anticipate sidewalks to be constructed along this
section of Jersey Ave, and there are no sidewalks existing along this section of Jersey Ave.
Conclusion
1. The proposed Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 14th Addition is hereby
approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City
plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, subject
to the following conditions:
a. Variance is approved from the subdivision ordinance so that a sidewalk along
Jersey Ave is not required to be installed.
b. All conditions for stormwater management shall be met.
c. All necessary permits must be obtained.
d. Prior to signing the plat, the following conditions shall be met:
i. Applicant shall submit financial security in the form of a cash escrow or
letter of credit in the amount of $1000 to insure that a signed Mylar copy
of the final plat is provided to the City.
ii. Applicant shall submit financial security in the form of cash escrow or
letter of credit in the amount of 125% of the costs of landscaping, and the
repair/cleaning of public streets and utilities.
iii. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by the applicant and
owner.
iv. Park dedication of $1,500, and trail dedication of $225 be paid.
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 6
Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
e. The applicant shall comply with the following conditions during grading and
stormwater facility construction:
i. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with.
ii. Trucks hauling fill to the site shall operate only between the hours of 8:00
am and 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am and 9:00 pm,
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
iii. Trucks hauling fill to the site shall take the most direct route to Cedar
Lake Road or Wayzata Blvd.
iv. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto
neighboring properties.
v. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as
necessary.
vi. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes
necessary in order to mitigate the impact of excavation on surrounding
properties.
vii. All new utilities shall be buried.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution
to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts
required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on
behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth in Paragraph
No. 1 above and the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled.
4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required
under Section 26-123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of
proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above
described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality.
The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of
this approval.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 4, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 7
Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Excerpts – Official Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 6, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3A. Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Location: 1819 Jersey Ave. South
Applicant: Lakewest Development
Case No.: 13-01-S
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. The proposed plat
would reconfigure three previously platted lots into two lots. He noted that the applicant is
asking for a variance to the sidewalk requirement for the two lots.
Commissioner Person asked about the elevation at the east lot line as regards drainage.
Mr. Morrison said the elevation will be raised about three feet. The fill to be brought to the rear
property line is not filling a basin.
Commissioner Carper asked if the drainage from the increased impermeable surfaces, such as
roof and driveway, will be directed towards the street.
Mr. Morrison responded that drainage will flow towards Jersey and towards the rear property
line. The backyard will be flatter than what exists today, so there will be more infiltration.
Commission Person asked if the two homes would have basement walk-outs.
Mr. Morrison responded that he has not seen actual construction plans, but the lots are graded in
such a way that they could have walk-out basements.
Commissioner Morris asked if the two trees shown along the curb in the drawings are existing or
proposed trees.
Mr. Morrison said all the trees shown on the drawings are existing trees. Some are marked to be
removed.
Commissioner Morris said if the sidewalk variance is granted he recommended that the applicant
not be allowed to plant trees in the area where a sidewalk could go.
Curt Fretham, Lakewest Development, applicant, said they would not plant trees where a
sidewalk could go. He remarked that walk-out basements are proposed for both homes. He said
walk-out basements are unique in St. Louis Park but the topography of this site lends itself to that
design.
Commissioner Carper asked what the houses might look like from the street. He also asked
about garage size.
Mr. Fretham described two recently constructed homes in the same neighborhood which are
similar in size and character to the proposed new homes.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing.
Doug McColgan, 1840 Jersey Ave. S., said his concerns regard integrity of the neighborhood,
decreased property value of his home, rental use, on-street parking, over-sized houses, and
drainage. He commented that his house is right on a bike path and he has about 8600 sq. ft.
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Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
His mother-in-law lives directly across the bike path and she has about 10,000 sq. ft. Mr.
McColgan said he is in favor of improvements. He commented that several properties in the
neighborhood have been improved and seem to fit into the neighborhood.
Gail Katz, 2000 Jersey Ave. S., said she lives on the other side of the bike path. She said she’s
concerned that if the current hill is removed there will be a drainage problem coming down the
street. She said she did not want the new homes to be rental property.
Mindi McColgan, 1840 Jersey Ave. S., said her main concern is that the new homes would be
rental properties. She added that she is not excited about the proposed Eliot Park Apts. in the
neighborhood. She said it makes them want to move from the neighborhood and the city. She
said she has always lived in St. Louis Park and the thought of leaving does not make her happy.
Her biggest concern with the proposal is that it would be rental property that it sticks out in the
neighborhood and doesn’t fit in, how the houses would be sited, and how the front yards would
look. Ms. McColgan said there is a house on the block which is public housing. She said she
wants to make sure that the new homes would not be public housing. She said she felt new
rental properties on the block could easily decrease her home value. Ms. McColgan said she
would like to see it in writing that the two new homes can never be used as rental properties.
She said she’d be concerned if the two homes are sharing a cluster of garages. She said she has
done a lot of interior improvements to her home, and wouldn’t want to see the new construction
decrease her home’s value. She concluded by saying she favors improvements to the
neighborhood if changes truly improve the neighborhood.
Mr. Fretham said there are no plans for the two homes to be rentals. Most likely they will be
sold before construction starts. He said he has sold 9 new houses in St. Louis Park in the last two
years. All were pre-sold and ranged in price from around $400,000 - $750,000.
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, stated that the City does not limit whether
someone can rent their home. She said the City does have a very strict rental inspection
program.
Mr. Fretham said each of the houses would have its own 3-car garage. He said there is more
slope in the front yard of the north home. That will be flattened out some. The grades for the
foundation area where it is lowered for the basement will be pushed into the back yard to flatten
the backyard out. A good portion of the lot is being regraded, making it more usable, flattening
it, and slowing down the run-off. There will be two separate driveways.
Chair Kramer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Robertson said other than comments about drainage, the discussion varied quite a
bit from what is actually being requested which is a plat for a lot split. The request is very
straightforward.
Commissioner Carper said the lot split meets City standards.
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to recommend approval of Preliminary and Final Plat
for Fretham 14th Addition subject to conditions including a sidewalk variance. Commissioner
Morris seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
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Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Final Plat
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Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Preliminary Plat
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Title: Preliminary and Final Plat – Fretham 14th Addition
Grading Plan
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: First Reading of Ordinance Amending Xcel Franchise Ordinance #2086-97
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve first reading of an Ordinance amending
Xcel’s franchise ordinance #2086-97 and set second reading for March 11, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to extend the expiration date of Xcel’s
current franchise ordinance through the end of 2013?
SUMMARY: The City currently has a franchise agreement with Xcel Energy (Xcel) which
expires May 20, 2013. City and Xcel staffs have been working on terms for a new franchise
ordinance since early in 2012. The renewal of the Xcel franchise is being coordinated with
renewal of the CPE franchise ordinance.
Recently Xcel Energy staff informed us they need additional time to respond to our concerns
regarding their proposed future franchise ordinance and have requested their current ordinance
be extended through the end of this year to allow adequate time to finalize these discussions.
Staff finds this extension acceptable and has developed the following steps and schedule for
amending the current Xcel franchise ordinance:
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading (adopt ordinance and authorize publication) March 11, 2013
Submit Ordinance to Sun Sailor March 12, 2013
Ordinance Publication March 21, 2013
Ordinance Effective Date April 5, 2013
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Failure to extend the current franchise
ordinance will result in expiration of the current franchise leading to the loss of franchise fee
revenues (about $996,578) for our pavement management program.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Ordinance
Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 2
Title: First Reading of Ordinance Amending Xcel Franchise Ordinance #2086-97
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
History
The City currently has a franchise agreement with Xcel Energy (Xcel) which expires May 20 ,
2013). Staff from Xcel approached City staff during 2012 to begin discussing renewal of their
franchise agreement. The renewal of the Xcel franchise is being coordinated with renewal of the
CPE franchise ordinance.
The adoption of a new franchise ordinance was presented to the City Council at the July 23rd
Study Session, was followed up with a staff / Council discussion at the August 13th Study
Session, and a Public Hearing and first reading of the ordinance was conducted Monday, October
1st at which time second reading was set for October 15th. Due to several concerns identified by
Xcel and Council during first reading, a study session discussion was held on October 8th. On
October 15th second reading was continued to November 5th to allow time for Xcel and city staff
to revise the proposed ordinance. Due to the need for protracted discussions, 2nd reading of their
proposed ordinance was tabled on November 5th.
To prevent the undesirable expiration of the current Xcel franchise ordinance, both parties agreed
to extend the termination date of that ordinance by three (3) months from February 20, 2013
through May 19, 2013. First reading for the ordinance extension was held November 5th with 2nd
reading and adoption following on November 19th.
Recently Xcel Energy staff informed us they need additional time to respond to our concerns
regarding their proposed future franchise ordinance and has requested their current ordinance be
extended through the end of this year to allow adequate time to finalize these discussions. Staff
finds this extension acceptable.
Adoption Process and Schedule
Staff has developed the following steps and schedule for amending the current Xcel franchise
ordinance:
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading (adopt ordinance and authorize publication) March 11, 2013
Submit Ordinance to Sun Sailor March 12, 2013
Ordinance Publication March 21, 2013
Ordinance Effective Date April 5, 2013
Summary
Staff recommends that Council approve 1st reading which extends the Xcel franchise ordinance
through the end of 2013 and set 2nd reading for March 11th as per the schedule outlined above.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:
The City’s Pavement Management Program is currently funded by franchise fee revenues,
collected for us by both Xcel and CPE, along with some general funds. Franchise fees can be
collected by a utility when the City has a franchise ordinance providing for this. Failure to
extend the current franchise expiration date will result in expiration of the current franchise
agreement leading to the loss of franchise fee revenues for our pavement management program.
Based on current 2013 fees, total franchise fees generate approximately $1.6 million annually
with Xcel collections amounting to approximately $996,578 annually.
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 3
Title: First Reading of Ordinance Amending Xcel Franchise Ordinance #2086-97
ORDINANCE NO.____-13
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY
CODE SECTION 9-603 EXTENDING THE TERM OF
THE NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FRANCHISE
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Section 9-603(1) of the St. Louis Park City Code is amended to extend the
term of the franchise granted to Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy through
December 31, 2013.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its passage and
publication.
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading March 11, 2013
Date of Publication March 21, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect April 5, 2013
ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________, 2013, by the City Council of the City of
St. Louis Park.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 11, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: First Reading of Ordinance Extending CPE Franchise Ordinance #2236-03
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve first reading of an Ordinance amending
CPE’s franchise ordinance #2236-03 and set second reading for March 11, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to extend the expiration date of CPE’s
current franchise ordinance through the end of 2013?
SUMMARY: The City currently has a franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy (CPE)
which expires July 1, 2013. City and CPE staffs have been working on terms for a new franchise
ordinance since early in 2012. The renewal of the CPE franchise is being coordinated with
renewal of the Xcel franchise ordinance.
To coordinate the renewal of CPE’s franchise ordinance with Xcel’s renewal results in a need to
also extend CPE’s current ordinance through the end of 2013. Staff finds this extension
acceptable and has developed the following steps and schedule for amending the current Xcel
franchise ordinance:
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading (adopt ordinance and authorize publication) March 11, 2013
Submit Ordinance to Sun Sailor March 12, 2013
Ordinance Publication March 21, 2013
Ordinance Effective Date April 5, 2013
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Failure to extend the current franchise
ordinance will result in expiration of the current franchise leading to the loss of franchise fee
revenues (about $615,144) for our pavement management program.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Ordinance
Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8d) Page 2
Title: First Reading of Ordinance extending CPE Franchise Ordinance #2236-03
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
History
The City currently has a franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy (CPE) which expires July
1, 2013. Staff from CPE approached City staff during 2012 to begin discussing renewal of their
franchise agreement. The renewal of the CPE franchise is being coordinated with renewal of the
Xcel franchise ordinance.
The adoption of a new franchise ordinance was presented to the City Council at the July 23rd
Study Session, was followed up with a staff / Council discussion at the August 13th Study
Session, and a Public Hearing and first reading of the ordinance was conducted Monday, October
1st at which time second reading was set for October 15th. Due to several concerns identified by
Xcel and Council during first reading, a study session discussion was held on October 8th. On
October 15th second reading was continued to November 5th to allow time for Xcel and city staff
to revise the proposed ordinance. Due to the need for protracted discussions, 2nd reading of the
proposed ordinances was tabled on November 5th.
To prevent the undesirable expiration of the current Xcel franchise ordinance, both parties agreed
to extend the termination date of that ordinance by three (3) months from February 20, 2013
through May 19, 2013. First reading for the ordinance extension was held November 5th with 2nd
reading and adoption following on November 19th.
Recently Xcel Energy staff informed us they need additional time to respond to our concerns
regarding their proposed future franchise ordinance and has requested their current ordinance be
extended through the end of this year to allow adequate time to finalize these discussions.
Extending the Xcel franchise results in the need to extend the CPE franchise through the end of
the year also. City staff has requested and CPE staff has agreed to the extension of their
franchise through the end of the year.
Adoption Process and Schedule
Staff has developed the following steps and schedule for amending the current CPE franchise
ordinance:
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading (adopt ordinance and authorize publication) March 11, 2013
Submit Ordinance to Sun Sailor March 12, 2013
Ordinance Publication March 21, 2013
Ordinance Effective Date April 5, 2013
Summary
Staff recommends that Council approve 1st reading which extends the CPE franchise ordinance
through the end of 2013 and set 2nd reading for March 11th as per the schedule outlined above.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:
The City’s Pavement Management Program is currently funded by franchise fee revenues,
collected for us by both Xcel and CPE, along with some general funds. Franchise fees can be
collected by a utility when the City has a franchise ordinance providing for this. Failure to
extend the current franchise expiration date will result in expiration of the current franchise
agreement leading to the loss of franchise fee revenues for our pavement management program.
Based on current 2013 fees, total franchise fees generate approximately $1.6 million annually
with CPE collections amounting to approximately $615,144 annually.
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8d) Page 3
Title: First Reading of Ordinance extending CPE Franchise Ordinance #2236-03
ORDINANCE NO.____-13
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ST. LOUIS PARK CITY
ORDINANCE 2236-03 EXTENDING THE TERM OF
THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO FRANCHISE
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Section 2. Franchise (2.1) of St. Louis Park City Ordinance No. 2236-03 is
amended to extend the term of the franchise granted to CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco through
December 31, 2013.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its passage and
publication.
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading March 11, 2013
Date of Publication March 21, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect April 5, 2013
ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________, 2013, by the City Council of the City of
St. Louis Park.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 11, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: March 4, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: First Reading of Background Checks Ordinance Amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve First Reading of an Ordinance amending the
St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances Chapter 16 relating to criminal history background checks.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to amend the city code regarding
criminal history background checks to meet the minimum requirements established by the BCA
and the League of Minnesota Cities?
SUMMARY: Since 2008, law enforcement agencies have been permitted to conduct Minnesota
criminal history background checks for employment and licensing purposes if an ordinance has
been enacted requiring that the background check be conducted.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has worked with the League of Minnesota Cities
(LMC) to identify specific requirements for an ordinance authorizing the checks, and Minnesota
Justice Information Services (MNJIS) auditors have been finding cities whose ordinance does
not meet the agreed on requirements.
The City’s Police Department has been conducting general criminal history checks for
employment and licensing by authority of an ordinance since 1999. City Attorney Tom Scott has
reviewed the existing ordinance and made the attached recommendation for the City’s ordinance
to meet the minimum requirements established by the BCA and LMC.
Second reading is scheduled for March 18, 2013.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Proposed Ordinance
Prepared by: Ray French, Administrative Services Intern
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8e) Page 2
Title: First Reading of Background Checks Ordinance Amendment
ORDINANCE NO. ___-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTIONS 16-31 AND 16-33
RELATING TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. That Section 16-31 of the Code of Ordinances of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 16-31. License applicantsApplicants for City Licenses.
(a) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose and intent of the city council to provide for the
public health, safety and welfare of city residents by providing a system at the local level for
criminal history background investigations of all applicants for certain licenses as identified by
the city manager.
(b) Consent/waiver form. The city may obtain information needed to conduct such
investigation on a city-approved license application which shall also include an informed
consent/waiver form executed by the prospective licensee.
(c) Police department to perform investigations. The city council authorizes the city
police department to perform criminal history background investigations on applicants for those
licenses identified by the city manager by retrieving and reviewing data maintained in the
criminal justice information system computers.
(a) Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to establish regulations
that will allow law enforcement access to Minnesota’s Computerized Criminal History
information for specified non-criminal purposes of licensing background checks.
(b) Criminal History License Background Investigations. The St. Louis Park Police
Department is hereby authorized, as the exclusive entity within the city, to do a criminal history
background investigation on the applicants for the following licenses within the city:
(1) charitable gambling
(2) massage therapy
(3) massage therapy establishment
(4) pawnbroker
(5) peddler or solicitor
(6) any other license which the city code requires a background check as part of the
license application process.
(c) In conducting the criminal history background investigation in order to screen license
applicants, the Police Department is authorized to access data maintained in the Minnesota
Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions Computerized Criminal History information system in
accordance with BCA policy. Any data that is accessed and acquired shall be maintained at the
Police Department under the care and custody of the chief law enforcement official or his or her
designee. A summary of the results of the Computerized Criminal History data may be released
City Council Meeting of March 4, 2013 (Item No. 8e) Page 3
Title: First Reading of Background Checks Ordinance Amendment
by the Police Department to the licensing authority, including the City Council, City Manager,
City Clerk or other city staff involved in the license approval process.
(d) Before the investigation is undertaken, the applicant must authorize the Police
Department by written consent to undertake the investigation. The written consent must fully
comply with the provisions of M.S.A. Chapter 13 regarding the collection, maintenance and use
of the information. Except for the positions set forth in M.S.A. § 364.09, the city will not reject
an applicant for a license on the basis of the applicant’s prior conviction unless the crime is
directly related to the license sought and the conviction is for a felony, gross misdemeanor, or
misdemeanor with a jail sentence. If the city rejects the applicant’s request on this basis, the city
shall notify the applicant in writing of the following:
(1) The grounds and reasons for the denial.
(2) The applicant complaint and grievance procedure set forth in M.S.A. § 364.06.
(3) The earliest date the applicant may reapply for the license.
(4) That all competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon reapplication.
SECTION 2. That Section 16-33 of the Code of Ordinances of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 16-33. Volunteers and new city employeesApplicants for City Employment and
Volunteer Positions.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates
a different meaning:
Background check means a search of the criminal history data maintained in the criminal
justice information system computers.
Informed consent/waiver form means a consent/waiver form approved by the city and
meeting the requirements of M.S.A. § 13.05, subd. 4(d), as amended.
(b) Purpose and intent. It is the purpose and intent of this section to ensure safe park and
recreation programs, and to protect the overall public health, safety, welfare and morale of city
residents by providing a system at the local level for background checks of city volunteers and
new city employees through use of the criminal justice information system computers.
(c) City volunteer background check. The city manager considering use of a volunteer
may request the police department to conduct a background check on a prospective volunteer for
any city sponsored event or for any volunteer position with the city. The request shall be
accompanied by an informed consent/waiver form executed by the prospective volunteer. The
police department shall perform the background check by retrieving and reviewing data
maintained in the criminal justice information system computers.
(d) New employees. The city manager may request the police department to conduct a
background check on a prospective new employee. The request shall be accompanied by an
informed consent/waiver form executed by the prospective employee. The police department
shall perform the background check by retrieving and reviewing data maintained in the criminal
justice information system computers.
(e) City immunity. The city is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might
otherwise arise, based on the accuracy or completeness of records it receives from the criminal
justice information system computers, if the city acts in good faith.
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Title: First Reading of Background Checks Ordinance Amendment
(a) Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to establish regulations
that will allow law enforcement access to Minnesota’s Computerized Criminal History
information for specified non-criminal purposes of employment and volunteer background
checks.
(b) Criminal History Employment and Volunteer Background Investigations. The St.
Louis Park Police Department is hereby required, as the exclusive entity within the city, to do a
criminal history background investigation on the applicants for all part-time or full-time
employment and volunteer positions with the city, unless the city manager concludes that a
background investigation is not needed.
(c) In conducting the criminal history background investigation in order to screen
employment and volunteer applicants, the Police Department is authorized to access data
maintained in the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions Computerized Criminal History
information system in accordance with BCA policy. Any data that is accessed and acquired shall
be maintained at the Police Department under the care and custody of the chief law enforcement
official or his or her designee. A summary of the results of the Computerized Criminal History
data may be released by the Police Department to the hiring authority, including the city council,
the city manager, or other city staff involved in the hiring process.
(d) Before the investigation is undertaken, the applicant must authorize the Police
Department by written consent to undertake the investigation. The written consent must fully
comply with the provisions of M.S.A. Chapter 13 regarding the collection, maintenance and use
of the information. Except for the positions set forth in M.S.A. § 364.09, the city will not reject
an applicant for employment on the basis of the applicant’s prior conviction unless the crime is
directly related to the position of employment sought and the conviction is for a felony, gross
misdemeanor, or misdemeanor with a jail sentence. If the city rejects the applicant’s request on
this basis, the city shall notify the applicant in writing of the following:
(1) The grounds and reasons for the denial.
(2) The applicant complaint and grievance procedure set forth in M.S.A. § 364.06.
(3) The earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment.
(4) That all competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon reapplication.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
First Reading March 4, 2013
Second Reading March 18, 2013
Date of Publication March 28, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect April 12, 2013
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 18, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney