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APRIL 1, 2013
(City Manager Harmening Out)
7:00 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Council Chambers
Discussion Items
1. 7:00 p.m. 2013 Assessment Report
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Caring Youth Recognition Proclamation
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes March 11, 2013
3b. City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 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. Conditional Use Permit – Calhoun Apartment Homes (4013 31st St W)
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for Calhoun Apartment Homes, with conditions recommended by staff.
8b. Preliminary/Final Plat & PUD 3555 Hwy 100 (LA Fitness and Goodwill Store)
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Belt Line
Industrial Park 3rd Addition with conditions recommended by staff.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Planned Unit
Development (PUD) of Boardwalk Center with conditions recommended by staff.
9. Communication
Meeting of April 1, 2013
City Council Agenda
Immediately following CC - SPECIAL STUDY SESSION Continued – Council Chambers
Discussion Items
2. Former McGarvey Coffee Property Redevelopment Proposal
Written Reports
3. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report and Goals
4. Police Advisory Commission (PAC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
5. Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
6. Community Center Process Update
7. Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWRLT) Housing Inventory Study
8. Southwest Light Rail (SWLRT) Open House
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Meeting of April 1, 2013
City Council Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance of the rezoning from C-2, General
Commercial to O, Office for the property at 3700 State Highway 100 consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan, and to approve the summary ordinance for publication
4b. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the City Code
pertaining to Educational Facilities in the R-3 Two-Family Residential District, and to
Signage in the Park and Open Space District, and to approve the summary ordinance
for publication
4c. Approve an Encroachment Agreement at 1600 West End Boulevard for Temporary
Private Use of Public Land for outdoor dining and to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the agreement
4d. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,514.77 and accepting
work for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2 Work Scope 19 (Miscellaneous Specialties) for
Project Nos. 2008-3001 and 2008-3002, City Contract No. 77-11
4e. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending the St. Louis Park Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2 Establishing the Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP, and approve summary ordinance for publication on April 11, 2013
4f. Adopt Resolution accepting the project report, establishing Improvement Project No.
2013-1101, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids
for these improvements
4g. Designate Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and
authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $824,150 for Elevated
Storage Tank No. 3 Rehabilitation and Recoating, Project No. 2012-1500
4h. Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions at 3112
Edgewood Avenue South
4i. Approve for filing Police Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes January 2, 2013
4j. Approve for filing Housing Authority Meeting Minutes January 9, 2013
4k. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 6, 2013
4l. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
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Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Discussion Item: 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2013 Assessment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action needed at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The report and discussion is primarily information oriented and
is intended to provide an update to Council on market valuations for the city.
SUMMARY: The assessed market valuation (and classification) determines the tax capacity of
the community. In addition to budgeting and property tax implications, the composition of value
and trending are important for Council to understand as they focus on overall governance of the
community.
Discussion will focus on the 2013 assessment and will also include review of the assessed
market values over the time period of 2007 to 2013. This review is being made to give the
Council additional information on how the community has weathered the recent upheavals in the
economy.
As part of our discussion, the appeal process will also be reviewed. The Department of Revenue
has directed changes to the procedures for the Local Board of Appeal & Equalization which may
result in a larger volume of appeals to be reviewed.
Next Step: The St. Louis Park Local Board of Appeal & Equalization convenes at 6:30 pm on
Monday April 8, 2013.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: As noted above.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: 2013 Assessment Report
Prepared by: Cory Bultema, City Assessor
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 1) Page 2
Title: 2013 Assessment Report
Summary of the St. Louis Park 2013 Assessment Roll
The 2013 Notice of Valuation and Classification is mailed to each property owner in March. The notice
reflects the property value and class as of January 2, 2013 and applies to the Pay 2014 tax period. The
total valuation of the city stands at $5,093,791,100. This reflects a 0.5% “net” increase in total value
versus the 2012 assessment. A comparative review of the value composition is made as follows:
Historical Values: 2009 Assess 2010 Assess 2011 Assess 2012 Assess 2013 Assess
Residential Uses 69.6% 68.3% 67.4% 66.5% 65.2%
Apartment Uses 9.3% 9.4% 10.2% 10.8% 11.6%
Commercial Uses 21.1% 22.3% 22.4% 22.6% 23.2%
The above reference indicates a continued value shift from residential to apartments and commercial-
industrial uses. This is expected given the recent value trending for residential parcels (single-family
homes, condos and townhomes) versus the new construction activity in the apartment markets while the
commercial/industrial uses are relatively flat to slightly up. Also playing a significant role are recent
redevelopment efforts which are critical in fully built-out communities such as St. Louis Park. Further
understanding of the value composition and year-over-year trending is explored in the chart following.
Assessed market value change for dominant sectors (comparison of 2013 assessment versus 2012)
Single-Family Residential - 2.3% Static Basis versus - 1.7% with Improvements
Condominium - 7.5% Static Basis versus - 7.5% with Improvements
Townhomes - 2.5% Static Basis versus - 1.7% with Improvements
Apartments + 8.2% Static Basis versus + 13.9% with Improvements
Commercial-Industrial + 3.3% Static Basis versus + 3.5% with Improvements
St. Louis Park Total - 0.5% Static Basis versus + 0.5% with Improvements
Value change on a static basis reflects the property types in a direct comparison from one year to the
next and does not include improvement values arising from renovations and new construction. While the
static basis comparison is interesting, the value change including improvements is much more accurate in
terms of understanding the economic activity for the community. Each of the above categories will be
explained at further length in the report sections following.
Assessors as a rule always reference the true market… i.e. the data by which we set the assessment to
mirror what is actually happening. The following chart is an aggregate of single-family homes, condos
and townhomes. It provides a brief comparative reference for St. Louis Park versus our immediate
neighbors across five years.
Historic Median Sale Price – includes Aggregate of Single-Family Homes, Condos and Townhomes
% Change % Change
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 ’11-to-‘12 ’07-to-‘12
St. Louis Park 234,000 227,000 212,500 212,000 185,000 199,300 7.73% -14.83%
Edina 376,000 389,450 323,950 339,900 341,500 343,750 0.66% -8.58%
Golden Valley 272,500 263,000 220,000 241,450 199,000 217,000 9.05% -20.37%
Hopkins 205,150 169,000 160,000 140,000 136,000 151,814 11.63% -26.00%
Minnetonka 287,000 265,900 245,000 265,000 232,000 255,000 9.91% -11.15%
Source: Minneapolis Association of Realtors Sales Data (MAAR)
For the 2013 assessment, the residential use valuations (single-family, condos and townhomes) are
complicated by several factors:
1. Timing. The study period extends from October (2011) through September (2012). For much of
that time the market continued to decline. While prices leveled off and began to increase during
the summer and fall of 2012, this trending was very late in our study period.
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 1) Page 3
Title: 2013 Assessment Report
2. Price points. The relative performance of the lower price brackets versus the mid and upper
price brackets clearly shows a lingering influence from the lender mediated sub-markets
(foreclosures and short sales). Absorption of the distressed properties has primarily affected the
lower brackets.
3. Mixed market performance. Single-family homes and most of the townhome complexes are
stabilizing at a much better pace than condos for the 2013 assessment. Each will be reviewed at
further length and we begin with two charts reviewing the performance variation in the traditional
market, the foreclosure market and short sales.
Number of Sales in St. Louis Park – Traditional vs Foreclosure vs Short Sale
Median Sale Prices in St. Louis Park – Traditional vs Foreclosure vs Short Sale
Source: “The Thing” – Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR)
We complete our review of the overall residential sector by breaking it down into two distinct categories…
low density (single-family homes) and mid-to-high density (condo-townhome).
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
'10 '11 '12 '10 '11 '12 '10 '11 '12
Single-Family Condominiums Townhomes
Traditional Market
Foreclosure Sub-Market
Short Sale Sub-Market
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
'10 '11 '12 '10 '11 '12 '10 '11 '12
Single-Family Condominiums Townhomes
Traditional Market
Foreclosure Sub-Market
Short Sale Sub-Market
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 1) Page 4
Title: 2013 Assessment Report
Single-family homes comprise over 50% of the community’s total value. Our contemplation
included the traditional sales review, on-market listings at multiple points throughout the year, accessing
the MLS sale info as well as statistics for the traditional and lender-mediated markets, quintile inspections
(approximately 20% of the stock is reviewed each year) and, of course, new construction and renovation
permit reviews.
St. Louis Park is broken down into 35 distinct neighborhoods which are configured to local history rather
than cohesive competitive influences. Of the 32 neighborhoods with single -family properties, the
adjustments ranged from +4.8% to -8.6% with most neighborhoods between 0.0% and -4.0%. Virtually all
of the neighborhoods will see mixed valuations where some parcels are moving up while others are
moving down. We also track the year-over-year change over a rolling five-year period along with the
annual sales studies and feel confident that the overall 2013 SFR assessment is of the best quality we
can derive by mass modeling.
Direct Ratio
BEFORE Adjustment for 2013
AFTER Adjustment for 2013
Change
Strat by
SALES
Sales Median Mean COD
Sales Median Mean COD
(Median)
Under 100K
0
0
100 - 159.9 K
50 114.6% 118.7% 12.6
49 97.0% 105.4% 10.5
-17.6%
160 - 249.9 K
203 100.0% 100.2% 10.0
202 95.4% 96.6% 5.7
-4.6%
250 - 349.9 K
71 96.3% 97.4% 8.6
70 95.0% 93.8% 3.4
-1.3%
350 - 499.9 K
28 91.2% 92.1% 10.7
28 95.2% 95.2% 2.8
4.0%
500 - 699.9
11 101.9% 98.3% 10.3
11 95.3% 93.7% 3.2
-6.6%
700 - 999.9 K
5 95.9% 89.3% 8.1
5 95.1% 95.7% 1.1
-0.8%
Over 1 Million
1 90.9% 90.9% 0.0
1 95.0% 95.0% 0.0
4.1%
As you can surmise by the above table, much of our attention has been reviewing the price brackets
(stratifications). Our single-family stock is normally dominated by the pricing bracket of 160,000 to 250,000.
When combining the lender discount on foreclosures, the shorts and the mixed competitive reaction on the
traditional market, there is an indisputably wider degree of variation in the stratifications over the past year.
There are forty-five (45) distinct Condominium complexes in the community with a decidedly diverse
stock in terms of structural vintage, design format (apartment conversions, lo-rise, hi-rise, row-house and
most everything in between). The local market exhibits a very wide pricing structure which historically
ranged from 70,000/unit to over 500,000/unit. For 2013, the lower price bracket now extends to just
below 40,000 per unit and the adjustments have occurred predominantly in this pricing bracket.
The valuation adjustment for all complexes was -7.5% in the assessment. Within the full universe… the
adjustments ranged from +5.1% to -25.8% with distinct correlation to the larger value declines being in
the lower value brackets. This is due to three major factors in our opinion… first, the Hopkins market has
rippled over into our lower value complexes; next was the foreclosure absorptions which have over-
whelmed the traditional market in several complexes; and finally, we are seeing a few complexes move
from owner occupied to predominantly investor/rental which tend to have lower valuations. These issues
will be reviewed at further length during the discussion of the assessment report.
There are eighteen (18) distinct Townhome complexes in the community. About one-half of them are
relatively small with less than 20 units in the complex. The other half are predominantly in the 20-70 unit
bracket with two larger complexes. Both of the larger complexes were adjusted to significant extent in the
2012 assessment. For 2013, Lohman’s has stabilized and the assessed valuations were largely
unchanged. The townhome portion of Greensboro has been adjusted contemplating the townhome
market and the ripple effect coming from the same-site mix with the condo units. Sales within Greensboro
also require extensive screening for the HIA pay-off balance issue.
In general, the market forces at play in this property type are similar to that of the condos with several
mitigating factors. They include a higher average unit value which seems to be more economically
durable. It is also our perception that the physical designs tend to be less problematic albeit with a few
exceptions while the rate of lender mediated transactions and on-market short offerings tends to be less
dramatic.
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Title: 2013 Assessment Report
The Apartment sector for the 2012 assessment was up 4.9% which included very little new
construction value due to project timing. For the 2013 assessment, the valuation increase was at 8.2%
for the market based adjustment and 13.9% including new construction-with none of the newer
complexes at full valuation as of January 2. New construction projects include Adagio (100 units), Tower
Light (115 units), West End (119 units), 36 Park (192 units) and E2 (58 units). We thus expect continued
valuation growth as each of these complexes, and additional projects being proposed, will be finalized
and reach value maturity.
The class A and B markets (newer, higher amenity packages and normally multi-story) are clearly in high
demand from the perspective of the investment community. The bulk of market adjustments were applied
in these sectors with adjustments predominantly between 14% to 20% in response to multiple trophy
transactions throughout the metro area during 2012.
Meanwhile, the C market (commonly referred to as less than 3 stories built circa 1960-1975) is essentially
stable. Traditionally speaking, this sector of the apartment market normally performs in a reverse image
of the lower pricing brackets of the owner-occupied residential market. We note, however, that this
historic performance parameter has ceased to be reliable due to the pricing influence arising from the
foreclosure market forces in single-family homes, condos and townhomes.
The Commercial and Industrial properties have been relatively stable over the past four years
in terms of value growth albeit in contrast to relatively weak residential sectors. It is important to realize
that these properties comprise about 5% of our total parcel count while accounting for 23.2% of the total
value and, most importantly, approximately 38% of the total tax capacity of the community for the 2013
assessment. The following is a brief recap:
< Gas Stations - 0.2% < Quick Serve Restaurants + 2.4%
< Auto Centers 0.0% < Sit Down Restaurants + 0.8%
< Auto Dealerships + 1.5% < Grocery Stores + 3.9%
< Hotel/Motel + 5.8% < Big Box Retail + 10.3%
< Medical Dental + 1.8% < Retail - 1.8%
< Office + 6.6% < Multi-Tenant Retail + 4.1%
< Industrial + 0.4% < Mini-Storage 0.0%
< Industrial Condo + 3.7% < Office Condo 0.0%
The city’s commercial-industrial value increased for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 assessment periods.
For commercial and industrial use properties, especially for “mature” communities, continuous
redevelopment is vital to long term health. St. Louis Park has been remarkably fortunate in this
regard. Significant factors have included the West End development project along with smaller
developments interspersed throughout the community. When the analysis turns to the existing stock,
however, the picture is far more stable than bullish. The fundamental economic forces can be
summarized as jobs, the availability of financing, the general economy and prior year absorption of newer
construction stock following years of robust growth.
In terms of the dominant use categories, office buildings are a major value component of the total stock.
For the 2013 assessment, the class A and upper B properties are performing better and have been the
focal point of multiple high profile sale and lease transactions…as has also been seen in the better
locations in the metro area. This trophy mentality has not translated to the class B and C stock where
valuations were mostly flat to slightly down.
Another dominant use category of significant note is that of retail. While retail has struggled in the metro
market, in this respect the west sector has a relatively low vacancy rate. Given the scale of the West End
development, however, it has been noted that vacancies have rippled throughout the community as many
owners have contacted the assessing office to report that existing tenants are requesting renegotiated
leases in the middle of their terms. The 2011 assessment reflected these ripples as did the 2012
assessment and the trending for 2013 reflects a stabilizing trend.
We close our review with the industrial market. We have reviewed the overall market and taken a more
conservative approach. Industrial, as its own sub-market, was reduced for the 2010 assessment by
2.1%, reduced again for the 2011 assessment by 0.6%, reduced again by 3.0% for 2012 and essentially
flat for the 2013 assessment. The primary rationale in this sector is that the majority of our structural
stock is older, of lesser functional utility and is competing with newer stock in locales that had major
valuation declines over the last few years.
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 1) Page 6
Title: 2013 Assessment Report
Overview of the Minnesota Property Tax System
Minnesota law establishes a specific process and time line for the entire property tax system, including
the assessment of property. The system is summarized as follows:
1. All real property is valued at market value annually and classified according to usage. In addition
there are a multitude of sub-classifications and credits which are administratively updated.
2. State law defines how the value and class rate are translated into tax capacity as well as
refinements for subsidies and credits (e.g. homestead, veteran exclusion, limited market value,
etc.).
3. Budgets for each taxing jurisdiction, which include decisions on the use of various funding sources,
are set annually. Funding sources include the property tax levy, voter approved market value
referendums, bonding, special assessments and other sources such as user fees.
4. The total property tax levy is divided by the total capacity of each jurisdiction (city, county, school
district and others) to determine the total levy extension multiplier. The respective multiplier for
each jurisdiction is applied to each individual property to calculate property taxes. It is essential to
understand that the property tax “rate” is a math equation as used in the Minnesota system.
The Assessing function deals with the first step above as staff renders an opinion of market value and
classification annually for property tax purposes of 17,000+ parcels in St. Louis Park. The conversion of
value and class into tax capacity is also subject to refinements for the sub-classifications and credits as
set by the legislature. The assessment of all properties must be made in compliance with standards
established by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and Minnesota Statutes.
Market value is defined in Minnesota Statute 272.03 subd 8 as:
The usual selling price at the place where the property to which the term is applied shall be at the time
of assessment; being the price which could be obtained at a private sale or an auction sale, if it is
determined by the assessor that the price from the auction sale represents an arm's-length transaction.
The price obtained at a forced sale shall not be considered (emphasis added).
Market value is well described as a moving target. Market supply/demand, interest rates, general
economic conditions and seasonal cycles all play a significant role over time. The Minnesota property tax
system accommodates these issues by requiring an annual opinion of value as of January 2nd. The
assessing staff monitors the sales activity throughout the assessment period and adjusts the valuation of
each property in order to reflect market conditions.
Classification of the property use is also defined by Minnesota statute. The rationale for this requirement
is that the Minnesota property tax system applies differing classification rates in determining how the
value is translated into tax capacity. The following table presents a summary of the dominant property
types and their associated class rates:
Base Homestead Non-Homestead e.g. Tax Capacity at Taxable Values
Property Type Value Base Over-Base Base Over-Base 250,000 500,000 1,000,000
Comm & Industrial 150,000 N/A N/A 1.50% 2.00% 4,250 9,250 19,250
Residential * 500,000 1.00% 1.25% 1.00% 1.25% 2,500 5,000 11,250
As can be seen above, the class system greatly favors residential properties in terms of the base tax
capacity rate which is used in the tax calculation process. This difference widens further as commercial
properties are subject to additional state based levies for education while residential properties are
reduced by subsidy factors such as the homestead value exclusion (formerly known as the homestead
credit). Voter approved referenda are market value based so all properties are taxed equally on each
dollar of property value.
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Title: 2013 Assessment Report
The Assessment Process
Parcel Review and Valuation
The purpose of the assessment process is to annually render an accurate and equitable opinion of
market value of each parcel of property. Doing so requires current information about the properties being
assessed and the local real estate market. In addition to the economic market forces at work, the
individual property location, use and physical characteristics play a significant role in the valuation. The
St. Louis Park Assessing division maintains a record of every property in the city including its size,
location, physical characteristics and condition.
The Minnesota property tax system requires periodic inspections. The current cycle of inspection is on a
five year rotating schedule which may be altered due to physical change of the property (renovations,
remodeling, additions and damage). Approximately 20% (or a quintile) of all properties are physically
reviewed each year. The goal of periodic and interim inspections is to assess the characteristics and
corresponding market value of each property as closely as possible versus the property’s competitive
position.
It is important to know that the valuation process for residential properties in the State of Minnesota is
based on mass appraisal. In years past, St. Louis Park and other cities used trending factors to revalue
all the properties (approximately 80%) not in the quintile districts that are physically reviewed each year.
Today the valuations are modeled by the use of a computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA)
methodology. To summarize, the physical characteristics for each property are maintained in a large data
base which calculates the individual valuations based upon the location, style and physical characteristics
for each property with annual adjustments made to the data tables to mirror market performance based
on competitive properties that have sold during the comparison time period.
The mass appraisal process is different from the individual appraisal system used by banks, mortgage
companies and others. For example, the mass appraisal system for residential properties involves the
comparison of thousands of properties with the actual fact-based residential market transactions from the
same or closely competitive neighborhoods, and market sales of the same quality and type of property
throughout the city. New houses, additions and remodeling are valued based on their characteristics and
the value impact of the improvement.
Having the local assessment system operate effectively also requires as much information about the local
real estate market as possible. The Assessing division makes a record of all property sales using the
Certificate of Real Estate Value (CRV) filed at Hennepin County for each property sale. This information is
frequently augmented with sales information obtained regularly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
and other sources, including follow-up re-inspections in the case where the sale price indicates that we
may have imperfect information.
In all cases, the sales information collected by the Assessing division is closely scrutinized. Evidence
suggesting anything but an arms-length transaction (a forced sale, foreclosure, a sale to a relative, etc.)
results in the sales information being excluded from the market value comparison. This is important as
the market information constitutes the measurable database for the statistical comparisons necessary to
make the property assessment.
Further review of the assessment process will be undertaken in the presentation/discussion.
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Title: 2013 Assessment Report
The Appeal Process
We receive inquiries and questions about market value, the assessment process and how the property
tax system operates throughout the year. An open dialogue between staff and the property owner is a
key aspect of the mass appraisal system. We recognize that some properties receive statistic-based
adjustments to market value and the assessing staff welcomes an opportunity to individually re-verify
property attributes which are of public record. We also re-examine properties in cases where there is
doubt over the accuracy of our records. A very large majority of property owners’ concerns can be
resolved through this informal review.
In portraying the ongoing real estate “crisis,” many major media outlets fail to recognize that there are
significant nuances to real estate submarkets. The benchmark that is consistently cited by the media is
that average sales prices or sale volumes are rapidly declining, and they make no reference to the
performance of the various submarkets whether it is nationally or locally. For example, the residential
foreclosure and short sale market phenomenon has occupied bold headlines for much of the 2008-2011
time periods. Yet when we closely review the sub-markets it is clear that our local market is performing at
a much more stable pace than is the norm. Also on the residential front, the applicability of national
sources such as Case-Shiller and Zillow have been found to be frequently inaccurate in local context.
Two important points are stressed in the informal and formal appeal processes:
1. By statute the assessing staff utilizes the traditional market in setting valuations. We do not
disregard the impact of the distressed sale sub-market, but we do not utilize these sales as
comparables when traditional sales exist. This is not only by legal precedent but also good
appraisal methodology… we are seeing a marked increase in poor quality fee appraisals
using distressed sales which clearly do not understand the nuances of our market.
2. Appeals on the basis of comparative assessment are problematic at the Local Board level.
By appealing on this basis, the property owner is essentially asking for a community
reassessment. Market transactions set the market. Comparative assessment analysis
(referred to as “equality” in assessor-speak) is handled through a very well defined process
via the County and State level which has distinct performance measurements. These
“norms” are further defined by legal precedent by the MN Tax Court. Equality is judged by
actual market performance over the sales period and the Minnesota Department of Revenue
publishes these reports annually.
Assessing staff will review and adjust the assessed market value prior to the Boards during the informal
review process. Where we cannot have a meeting of the minds with the property owner, the appeal
process is well defined and offers multiple opportunities for re-valuation summarized as follows:
1. Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) – The St. Louis Park LBAE is scheduled to convene on
April 8 with a likely re-convene date of April 22, 2013. Staff serves as the respondent in this setting and
will again provide complete information regarding each property that is the subject of appeal. This
process is greatly improved if property owners contact the Assessing division in advance of the meeting if
they intend to make an appeal so that we may educate them on how to prepare their appeal. New
procedures as directed by the Minnesota Department of Revenue require that no changes may be made
to the valuations less than 10 days before the Board convenes (these changes are now required to be
reviewed as part of the Board process).
2. County Board of Review – Property owners may appeal the St. Louis Park LBAE findings to the County
Board of Review. An application to appeal at the County level is required by May 22. We routinely inform
all Local Board appellants of these time frames.
3. Tax Court – Property owners may appeal directly to the Minnesota State Tax Court. Petitions
regarding the 2013 Assessment may be filed until April 30, 2014.
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Presentation: 2a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Caring Youth Day Proclamation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Mayor is asked to present the Caring Youth Day
Proclamation. This is the 24th year that the community has held this celebration to recognize
young people for their caring spirit and concern for others. Bob Ramsey from the Caring Youth
Recognition Committee will be in attendance at the meeting to accept the proclamation.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None.
SUMMARY: Twenty-four years ago Roland and Doris Larson, members of Westwood
Lutheran Church, had an idea to recognize young people for their spirit of caring and concern for
others.
The Larson’s created this event at Westwood Lutheran Church out of the Larson’s lifelong
passion for youth ministry and caring. The following year, the Larson’s brought the idea to the
St. Louis Park community. In 1990, the Youth Development Committee under the leadership of
Beth Johnson held the first community-wide Caring Youth Recognition where 16 honorees were
named. Since then, the event has evolved and is truly community owned. Today, representatives
from several different community organizations plan the Caring Youth event. To recognize the
Larson’s continuous support, the honor was renamed in 2011 “The Roland and Doris Larson
Caring Youth Recognition”.
To date, 455 youth have been honored through St. Louis Park’s Caring Youth Recognition.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Proclamation
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 2a) Page 2
Title: Caring Youth Day Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
CARING YOUTH DAY
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park will be hosting its 24th annual community wide
celebration to recognize young people for their caring spirit and concern for others; and
WHEREAS, Caring Youth Day was the creation of Westwood Lutheran Church
and Roland and Doris Larson and is now planned by representatives of several
community organizations; and
WHEREAS, to date 455 youth have been honored through the Roland and Doris
Larson Caring Youth Recognition; and
WHEREAS, these young people are important assets to our community who
inspire all of us through their altruistic actions; and
WHEREAS, these additional young people who have involved themselves
unselfishly in a cause or situation that benefits others will be recognized on April 23,
2013;
NOW THEREFORE, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of St. Louis Park do hereby proclaim April 23, 2013, to be Caring Youth Day in St.
Louis Park and call upon all citizens in our Community to join in the salute of these
special young people.
WHEREFORE, I set my hand and cause the Great
Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be affixed this 1st
day of April, 2013.
_______________________________
Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 11, 2013
The meeting convened at 6:34 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross (arrived at
6:51 p.m.), Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs and Councilmember Steve Hallfin.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human
Resources (Ms. Deno), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Director of Public
Works (Mr. Rardin), City Engineer (Mr. Brink), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Environmental
Coordinator (Mr. Vaughan), Utilities Superintendent (Mr. Anderson), and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Hughes).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – April 1 and April 8, 2013
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed special study session agenda for April 1st and the
proposed study session agenda for April 8th. He noted the April 8th study session agenda
includes a comprehensive update on SWLRT including a report from Mr. Jim Alexander of the
Met Council project office, adding this item will require more than 45 minutes on the agenda.
2. Liquor Ordinance and Licenses Review
Ms. Deno presented the staff report and advised that the City currently has 20 off-sale liquor
licenses issued in three different categories and has 35 on-sale liquor licenses issued in five
different categories. She stated all on-sale liquor license holders are currently in compliance
with the City’s 50/50 requirement for gross receipts of food and liquor.
Councilmember Santa stated that this item was of interest to Councilmember Ross particularly as
it relates to the 50/50 requirement and added she was fine with the City’s 50/50 requirement.
Councilmember Mavity stated that the City’s liquor ordinance is not dramatically different
compared to neighboring communities as it relates to the number of licenses issued and felt the
City should not place limits at this point on how many liquor licenses are issued. She added
there is a lot of development going on in the City and did not think the City should have a heavy
hand on the market at this time as it relates to liquor licenses.
Councilmember Spano stated he felt the City has done a good job of managing its liquor licenses
and indicated he was fine with the current ordinance. He agreed with Councilmember Mavity’s
comments and stated he was fine with the current 50/50 requirement.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated she was in agreement with the current 50/50 requirement adding
she did not want to see the ratio lowered as it relates to food sales. She stated she was also in
agreement with not putting any limit on the number of liquor licenses issued. She added she has
been led to believe that in communities where the number of liquor licenses is limited, a black
market develops where a restaurant owner going out of business ends up selling its liquor license
for a hefty sum. She asked if that was correct and whether it was lawful.
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Mr. Scott stated the liquor license is tied to the premises location so you cannot buy a liquor
license. He added if there is a limitation on the number of licenses being issued and one of those
locations is up for sale, it will add value to the business but the license cannot be sold separately.
Ms. Deno advised that staff takes a proactive approach to its licensing and works with the
various establishments to educate them on the City’s expectations and liquor license
requirements.
It was the consensus of the Councilmembers present to make no changes to the City’s current
liquor ordinances as they relate to the sale of liquor.
3. Storm Water Follow-Up – Chemical Pond Treatments
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and a summary of the eight water bodies identified for
possible treatment. He advised that the effectiveness of these treatments would vary depending
on the amount of runoff in any given year. He stated that vegetation is not beneficial from an
aesthetic perspective but from a water quality perspective, these ponds are doing what they are
supposed to be doing.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger felt it would be important to have some sort of neighborhood process in
order to get input from people living adjacent to water bodies. She stated it might also be
appropriate to start looking at some other best practices to address water quality issues such as
buffer strips that would make a meaningful dent in the water quality and odor of these lakes.
Councilmember Ross indicated that a solution to one problem may create another problem down
the line and felt it was key to educate residents so they know that the ponds are doing what they
were designed to do.
Councilmember Spano stated he was not sure any of the water bodies should be treated given the
estimated cost of $70,000 per year and stated he was not comfortable with chemically treating
these water bodies, particularly since Council has not agreed on the problem and it is not clear
that the proposed treatments will work.
Councilmember Santa felt this issue should be considered by the new Environment and
Sustainability Commission. She agreed the City should not spend $70,000 per year for
something that may or may not work and that the DNR may or may not approve.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger indicated that the City can undertake a more gradual approach to this
issue and stated her request with respect to Twin Lakes would be to initiate a public process with
residents to educate them about the pros and cons and get their feedback.
Councilmember Ross supported Mayor Pro Tem Sanger’s request regarding Twin Lakes.
Councilmember Mavity stated Council is talking about odor and vegetation as well as the issue
of water quality and there is another separate issue with respect to functionality that will result in
different goals for the various water bodies. She stated she was having a hard time determining
which direction to give to staff because it does not feel balanced in terms of the competing goals
for each water body.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sanger suggested that staff be directed to come up with a goal statement for
each of the water bodies and recommendations regarding what, if anything, might be done.
Councilmember Spano stated he would like staff to prepare a report that explains the natural
purpose of these bodies of water so that all of Council’s decisions are primarily driven off the
natural function of the body of water.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated it appears Council can either have a blanket policy not to
chemically treat any of its water bodies or a policy that indicates Council will consider them on a
case-by-case basis, adding that she preferred the latter.
Councilmember Mavity stated she was in agreement with chemical treatment of the three water
bodies currently being done by the City with the understanding that this is one small piece of a
larger pie and Council may need to change its policy depending on what happens elsewhere.
It was the consensus of the Councilmembers present to not pursue treatment of the five
additional water bodies at this time.
4. Pedestrian and Bicycle System Implementation Plan Update
Mr. Brink presented the staff report and updated sidewalk and trail plan based on Council input.
He stated staff would like to get the public information plan underway soon, including a mailing
to all properties with sidewalks proposed on their street. He stated the City will also use social
media to get feedback and provide forums for discussion with the public feedback process
completed in the next month or so, followed by a public hearing to adopt the plan in June.
Councilmember Santa stated she was pleased to see the sidewalks on 31st and 33rd Streets deleted
entirely and was pleased to see the sidewalk on 36th advanced a year. She felt the issue of
proposed bikeways and bike lanes needed a little more public discussion given resident’s
concerns about parking.
Councilmember Ross requested clarification regarding the addition of a sidewalk on Virginia
from Cedar Lake Road to access the trail.
Mr. Brink explained there is a trail on the east side and the City has been in contact with the
railroad about that trail. He added the City is still proposing a sidewalk on the west side of
Virginia.
Councilmember Ross stated that accessibility in and out of the West End has been an issue for
bicyclists in the past and asked if Council talked about adding a bike lane on the frontage road
along Wayzata Boulevard to address safety concerns. She also asked about a bike lane along
Louisiana Avenue.
Mr. Brink stated that Wayzata Boulevard is included on the bikeway plan and there are
pedestrian bridges to ease the mobility issues and improve West End accessibility.
Councilmember Mavity asked if 41st Street would be done this year adding she would like to see
this done sooner rather than later. She stated she wanted to make sure neighbors on all sides of a
street are notified and indicated she was not convinced that the proposed location of the sidewalk
on 39th Street was the most appropriate and wanted to make sure neighbors on all sides of the
street were provided an opportunity to participate in the discussions.
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Mr. Brink stated that the City will try to get started on 41st Street this year.
Councilmember Spano expressed support for the overall plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger felt the City has not given the public sufficient information about
bikeways but was otherwise in support of the plan as outlined.
Mr. Swanson explained that staff is proposing to issue General Obligation bonds in 2014, 2019,
and 2024 of approximately $5.7 to $8 million financed over 15 years and noted this estimate
does not include continuing maintenance or necessary staff to maintain the system. He stated
there is a period of time in 2019-2024 where the City would be paying debt service on three bond
issues related to the proposed sidewalks and trails program and for a residential homesteaded
property of median value, the property tax increase would be approximately 5.9%-8.2% based on
2013 information. He stated the City has approximately $150 million of debt capacity based on
the City’s total taxable market value and the City’s current debt service is $1.9 million on
approximately $45 million of outstanding debt, which includes the fire station. He stated it
would be the goal of staff to consider what makes the most sense from a debt versus cash
financing perspective and to then look at the City’s long range financial management plan to
determine the best course of action.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger asked if staff’s analyses had taken into account the drop-off of some TIF
districts.
Mr. Swanson replied that the analysis did not include TIF districts coming off line and stated the
City’s tax levy increase has averaged 5.3% over the last ten years and the levy will have to be
increased for these projects. He noted that a 10% levy increase was possible given the
magnitude of these projects and added that a 1% levy adjustment for a median residential
property is $9-10 per year on the City share of taxes.
It was the consensus of the Councilmembers present to support the proposed financing for the
sidewalk and trail plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger thanked Mr. Brink and his staff for all their work on the plan.
5. Proposed Storm Water CIP
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and proposed storm water capital improvement program.
Mr. Swanson advised that when the CIP was originally formulated for 2013-2017 it did not
include these significant storm water projects and Exhibit A represents an updated version of the
Barr summary from 2012 with all project costs estimated at approximately $11 million not
including operational costs. He stated that the City’s Storm Water Utility rates will need to be
increased in the next five years from $16 per quarter in 2013 to $24.83 per quarter by 2018 and
noted these increases are required due to the large projects proposed in the early years of the CIP
and rate increases after year five would likely be zero to 1%. He added that staff recommends
the City also issue Utility Revenue Bonds in 2014 and again in 2019 to pay for these projects.
He suggested that the City hold off on issuing the bonds until a more definitive plan is in place
for these projects.
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Councilmember Mavity suggested that the City’s public process on these projects piggyback
with the annual water quality hearings so that residents have a complete understanding of all
these water issues.
Councilmember Ross stated that Council has set lofty goals for the City and indicated she was
concerned about becoming a community that is pricing certain people out because of high taxes.
She stated it will be important to properly communicate with residents so they know what they
are being taxed for, e.g., the potential community recreation facility, the sidewalk and trail
program, and the storm water program.
Mr. Swanson stated the cumulative impact of the three capital projects outlined in the staff report
looked at a residential homesteaded property of median value and considered a low as well as a
high estimated cost for each project resulting in increased property taxes and utility rates of
$100-160 per year.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated it was important to consider what residents are getting for their
$160 and these projects will deliver direct improvements to quality of life that are very tangible
and very visible.
It was the consensus of the Councilmembers present to pursue the storm water capital
improvement program as proposed including a robust public process and education component
tied to the City’s annual water quality hearings.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening stated that Rep. Keith Ellison would like to present at the April 1st City Council
meeting. He advised that the City is being encouraged to support the Governor’s transit funding
proposal, particularly the quarter cent sales tax. He stated he has drafted a letter to the Governor
from Mayor Jacobs supporting the transit funding proposal and added that at the Regional
Council of Mayors meeting today there was discussion about cities adopting a resolution in
support of the quarter cent sales tax.
It was the consensus of the Councilmembers present to support the Governor’s transit funding
proposal and proposed quarter cent sales tax and to support sending a letter to the Governor from
Mayor Jacobs supporting the transit funding proposal. The Council was also receptive to
adopting a resolution in support of the sales tax for transit.
Mr. Harmening requested input regarding Council’s desire to meet with the City’s boards and
commissions on an annual basis.
Councilmember Mavity felt that Council should meet with the boards and commissions if the
board or commission wants to meet or if they have an issue to discuss with Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger felt that Council should be provided with the annual reports and work
plans of the various boards and commissions but did not otherwise need to routinely meet with
them unless Council or the board or commission has an issue to discuss.
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Councilmember Santa felt that the annual reports and work plans have been thorough and was
pleased with the board and commission agendas as laid out. She agreed there was no reason to
meet with them at this time.
Mr. Harmening stated that the organizational studies for police/fire and public works/parks are
progressing and one of the recommendations with respect to public works/parks will be to have
operations and maintenance of those departments overseen by one person/department to provide
better overall efficiencies and customer service. He indicated that further updates would be
provided to Council.
Mr. Swanson advised that the sequester has resulted in the Federal government not providing full
rebates on the Build America bonds which were used by the City for the new fire station. He
stated this will be a nonissue for residents and the next debt service payment is due August 1st.
Mr. Harmening stated the sequester impact on other parts of the City is minimal at this time
adding the Housing Authority gets Federal money, the Police Department gets some Federal
money, with the biggest allocation coming from the Federal government through the Met
Council for Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue. He stated there is nothing to suggest that the
Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue funding will not happen.
Mr. Swanson stated the Housing Authority has some reserves available that could be used if the
sequestration impacts the Housing Authority’s funding.
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
6. 2012 Housing Authority (HA) Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
7. Amendment of City Code Chapter 8, Subdivisions IV – Food and Beverage, V – Public
Sanitary Facilities, and VII - Lodging
8. Healthy Eating Active Living Policy
9. Telecommunications Advisory Commission 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
10. Update on Potential Redevelopment Sites/Projects
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Susan Sanger, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Minutes: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 18, 2013
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan
Sanger, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Clerk (Ms.
Stroth), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Assistant
Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Organizational Development Coordinator (Ms. Gothberg),
and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guest: Marie Cote (SRF Consulting).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations - None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special Study Session Minutes February 19, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. City Council Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013
Councilmember Ross requested that the first paragraph on page 5 be revised to state
“Councilmember Ross questioned the process and wanted to be sure of how residents
find out about the various programs available.”
Councilmember Sanger requested that the sixth line of the sixth paragraph on page 5 be
revised to state “that there are other things being sold that are worse, e.g., guns and
cigarettes. She stated that banning the sale and advertisement of lawful products is a
slippery slope and she did not want to go down that path.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
3c. Study Session Minutes February 25, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
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3d. Special Study Session Minutes March 4, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
3e. City Council Meeting Minutes March 4, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
3f. Special City Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2435-13 amending the St.
Louis Park Code of Ordinances Chapter 16 relating to criminal history
background checks, and approve summary ordinance for publication on March
28, 2013.
4b. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2436-13 amending the St.
Louis Park Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 establishing a water access charge
(WAC) and repeal Ordinance No. 2430-13, and approve the summary ordinance
for publication on March 28, 2013.
4c. Approve a ball field lighting project on field five at Aquila Park.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 13-039 calling for a public hearing relative to the proposed
Eliot Park Tax Increment Financing District within Redevelopment Project No.1
(a redevelopment district).
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 13-040 accepting a $500 donation from Residential
Mortgage Group.
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 13-041 to recognize Jeffrey Musgjerd for his 31 years of
service to the City of St. Louis Park.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 13-042 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$23,379.56 and accepting work for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2 Work Scope 07
(Carpentry) for Project Nos. 2008-3001 and 2008-3002, City Contract No. 48-11.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 13-043 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$2,842.90 and accepting work for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2 Work Scope 22
(Fire Suppression) for Project Nos. 2008-3001 and 2008-3002, City Contract No.
63-11.
4i. Adopt Resolution No. 13-044 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$63,091.13 and accepting work for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2 Work Scope 07
(Carpentry) for Project Nos. 2008-3001 and 2008-3002, City Contract No. 63-11.
4j. Approve for filing Telecommunications Minutes December 12, 2012.
4k. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes January 22, 2013.
4l. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes February 4, 2013.
4m. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes February 20, 2013.
4n. Approve for filing Vendor Claims.
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It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to appoint
the following citizen representatives as commissioners:
• Justin Kaufman – Board of Zoning Appeals - term expiration 12/31/13
• Lorne Brunner – Police Advisory Commission – term expiration 12/31/14
• Justin Riss – Police Advisory Commission – term expiration 12/31/15
• Richard Webb – Housing Authority - term expiration 6/30/13
The motion passed 7-0.
Councilmember Mavity indicated there are several youth commissioner vacancies and
encouraged any high school students interested in serving to consider applying.
Councilmember Spano stated there is also one adult position open on the Police Advisory
Commission and one on the Housing Authority.
Mayor Jacobs stated that interested residents should contact the City Clerk for further
information.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing – Azeka, Inc. Liquor License
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised the City received an application from
Azeka, Inc., dba Brush Studio, for an on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license at 1651
Park Place Boulevard. She stated the establishment is a new business concept of a
restaurant with an art studio and will serve appetizers, sandwiches, and offer a children’s
menu. She stated that David Forbes, the sole owner, is aware of the State and City 60/40
food/liquor sales percentage requirement, and has indicated he does not anticipate he will
have any issues meeting this requirement. She noted that no license would be issued until
all compliance requirements are met and the State of Minnesota performs the final
inspection.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Mr. David Forbes, owner of Azeka, Inc., appeared before the City Council and stated the
business concept is referred to as a “paint and sip” concept with an artist guiding
participants in a painting of the night. He advised they will have a food menu with wine
and beer served throughout the evening and classes running approximately 2.5 hours. He
stated they will hold evening classes, Saturday morning classes for children, as well as
corporate teambuilding classes during the day and they do not anticipate being open any
later than 10:30 p.m.
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Councilmember Sanger asked if there are any health or code requirements requiring
separation of food from paints or paint-related chemicals.
Mr. Forbes replied these requirements pertain primarily to food preparation and the
kitchen and food preparation facilities will be separate from any paint in the building.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve
On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License to Azeka, Inc., dba Brush Studio, located at
1651 Park Place Boulevard for the license term through March 1, 2014.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Eliot Park Apartments Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Preliminary Planned
Unit Development and Conditional Use Permit – 6720 and 6800 Cedar Lake
Road. Resolution Nos. 13-045, 13-046, and 13-047.
Mr. Walther presented the staff report and explained that the proposed rezoning from R-2
to R-4 Multiple Family Residential Zoning affects only the site of the proposed apartment
building. He stated the plat subdivision includes a 3.78 acre parcel for the apartment
development, two single family lots on the north side, and an outlot on the east side of
Hampshire Avenue, with a gross lot size of 4.69 acres. He stated the project consists of a
three-story, 138-unit apartment complex in two buildings with 178 underground parking
stalls and 20 surface off-street parking stalls. He stated that a private street runs between
the two apartment buildings with the underground garage for the south building exiting
onto Idaho and the underground garage for the north building exiting onto Hampshire.
He presented a rendering of the building elevations and noted that buildings are typically
limited to 40’ in height and in most cases the proposed building is 38’ or less; however,
one portion of the north elevation where the driveway enters the underground garage is
43’ and another portion on the south elevation of both buildings near Hampshire has a
lower grade and there are three-bedroom apartments on this end cap that have slightly
higher ceilings resulting in a building height of 43’, not 47’ as stated in the staff report.
He pointed out that this building height is allowed with the PUD. He explained that the
overall density is 33 units per acre and the apartment lot itself is 36.5 units per acre, the
floor area ratio is 0.9, and there are 193 parking stalls required with 198 parking stalls
provided. He indicated there are also over 40 available on-street parking spaces
available. He advised the project exceeds Designed Outdoor Recreation Area
requirements and the proposed landscaping provides 129 trees, 496 shrubs, and preserves
nine trees. He stated that the updated traffic study indicates there are 947 daily trips
generated from the development. Compared to the previous school use and will generate
less traffic during the morning peak and slightly more during the afternoon peak. He
added the overall conclusion of the traffic study was that side street delays are acceptable
and do not require mitigation.
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Mr. Wade Hammer, 2201 Jersey Avenue, appeared before the City Council and stated the
input provided during the public process included medium density residential and the
proposal this evening is for rezoning as high density. He questioned how this
development could be zoned under R-4 noting the staff report indicates R-4 allows
densities up to 37 units per acre with a PUD as long as it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. He acknowledged Mr. Hunt’s efforts but felt the developer could
reduce the number of units below the 30 units per acre threshold that the R-4 zoning
requires in order to meet the design guidelines. He stated that a lower density matters to
the residents living in the area in terms of reaching across the aisle and mitigating the
impact. He indicated there was no mention of the use of a PUD under City Code Sec. 36-
166 and Sec. 36-167 mentions an upper limit up to 75 units per acre with a PUD, but
there is no mention in the R-4 section of a standard for this and requested clarification
regarding the City Code. He felt the public process could have been more transparent
and suggested that the next time the City uses taxpayer dollars to do a study the City
should either use the guidelines or further define the guidelines because constituents
deserve to understand how their input will be used or ignored. He also suggested that the
City consider engaging the School District toward smarter growth given the near capacity
in the schools adding that the project’s higher density will have implications on the
schools. He added he was aware of two homes that were sold in his neighborhood as a
result of the plans for this site.
Mr. Walther stated the PUD section of the Ordinance allows for density to be modified
through the PUD process and allows modification of 10% or as consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. He indicated when Council considered the Comprehensive Plan
amendment the development proposal had an overall density of 33 units per acre. He
noted the apartment lot has a slightly higher density of 36.5 units per acre but the unit
count has only decreased and is consistent with what was presented to Council.
Mr. John Lang, 6610 Cedar Lake Road, appeared before the City Council and expressed
concern regarding traffic in the area. He stated he did not have a problem with the
proposal but would like to see something done about the traffic and suggested adding a
stoplight that could be operational during the evening peak hours.
Councilmember Ross agreed that traffic is an issue in this area and felt the City needs to
seriously look at the issue and continue to monitor the situation and if traffic gets worse
the City needs to take action. She noted that the exits from the two apartment buildings
have been divided onto two different streets, which may alleviate the traffic.
Ms. Marie Cote, SRF Consulting, appeared before the City Council and stated that daily
traffic counts on Cedar Lake Road are at the higher end of approximately 13,000 cars per
day. She indicated the relocation of the driveway access points to two different roadways
would provide a benefit, adding that the volume of cars coming off Hampshire and Idaho
is still very low. She stated there are also alternate ways to leave the development, e.g.,
north to Louisiana Avenue, instead of traveling on Cedar Lake Road.
Councilmember Ross stated she also had some concerns about parking and the potential
for cars parking on side streets, particularly when there is snow. She indicated she did
not want to see cars parked throughout the neighborhood and asked the developer
consider adding additional underground parking or surface parking in the lot on the
Hampshire Avenue side.
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Mr. Dan Hunt, Hunt Associates, appeared before the City Council and stated the current
plan is to remove the outlot parking and landscape this area. He stated this area was
always intended to be used for proof of parking and if it remains a parking area it would
have to be brought up to current City standards. He added he was fine either way.
Councilmember Ross asked if the developer will be required to maintain the tot lot
equipment in terms of updating the equipment as needed.
Mr. Scott stated the City can add this requirement between the time of the Preliminary
PUD and final approval.
Mr. Hunt stated he would work with the City to reach agreement on this issue.
Mr. Hammer requested information about the variance requested for the two single-
family lots.
Mr. Walther advised that previously two of the single family lots on the north side of the
site each required a lot width variance and lot area variance; however, the Planning
Commission felt the variance request did not meet the criteria and recommended denial.
He stated Mr. Hunt met with the neighborhood on February 6th and was asked to move
the play area to the north side resulting in one of the lots on Idaho Avenue being
expanded in size, eliminating one single family lot and eliminating the need for the four
variances.
Councilmember Mavity stated the intent of the design guidelines has been medium
density housing and she felt the proposal speaks to that intent. She stated she values the
neighborhood role in the planning process and understands there is some disappointment
among the neighbors regarding the high density zoning request. She requested
confirmation that if this proposal does not move forward, there is nothing that Council is
doing tonight that would allow another developer to come in with a higher density
proposal.
Mr. Walther stated this was correct and added if the PUD is approved, it is approved for
this project only. He stated Council has directed staff to consider changing the
Comprehensive Plan if this proposal does not move forward.
Councilmember Sanger stated she was not in support of this proposal and did not think
the plan as currently drawn complies with the intent of the design guidelines. She stated
this plan has a density of 36.5 units per acre for the apartments which is an approximate
25% increase in density over the 30 units normally allowed and felt this was not in
compliance with the spirit or intent of the medium density designation. She felt there
were too many one-bedroom apartments that is not conducive to families with children
adding she would prefer an apartment complex with larger units and a smaller number of
units that would lower the density. She stated the neighborhood expressed a desire for
more single-family homes, which is also a goal of the City, and this development started
out with three single-family homes and has been reduced to two. She added she is
opposing this because it is not constructive for the City to engage in a planning process
with the neighbors only to then disregard one of the most critical elements of the design
guidelines.
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Councilmember Spano agreed that the design guideline process was flawed and the
process left the neighborhood and the developer deceived as to its true weight. He felt
the design guideline process should not be used again unless the City articulates with
absolute clarity what the process is going to mean for all involved. He acknowledged
Councilmember Sanger’s concerns regarding single-family housing but in this instance a
single-family development proposal was not forthcoming. He indicated Council
discussed the density issue at length and this project meets or exceeds many of the design
guidelines and Council should not negate the fact that the overall density is 33 units per
acre. He added he also agreed with the concerns expressed regarding traffic.
Councilmember Ross commended the neighbors for their input and stated Mr. Hunt has
been very flexible on almost every issue brought to his attention. She encouraged
residents to contact her or Mr. Hunt with further questions or concerns. She added she
would continue to work on the Cedar Lake Road traffic issues.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve
First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Changing
Boundaries of Zoning Districts (6800 Cedar Lake Road).
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Hallfin and Sanger opposed).
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-045 Approving Preliminary Plat of Eliot Park Apartments.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Hallfin and Sanger opposed).
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-046 Granting Conditional Use Permit Under Sections 36-71 and 36-
166 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning to Permit Multiple Family
Dwelling and Two Principal Buildings on a Lot Located at 6800 Cedar Lake Road.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Hallfin and Sanger opposed).
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-047 Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning for
Property Zoned R-4 Multiple Family Residence Located at 6800 Cedar Lake Road.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Hallfin and Sanger opposed).
8b. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Educational
Facilities in the R-3 Two-Family Residential District, and to Signage in the
Park and Open Space District
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and explained the City received a request to allow
student housing in the R-3 Zoning District at Yeshiva of Minneapolis. He stated student
housing is not currently permitted in the City in any zoning district and this Ordinance
was prepared to allow student housing in R-3 only. He added schools are allowed in the
R-3 Zoning District with some conditions and the Ordinance proposes to amend the land
use category by adding a fifth criterion with conditions related to student housing. He
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explained the City Parks Department is also requesting additional signage for properties
over 30 acres and would like to install additional directional signage at the Rec Center
directing drivers to two off-site overflow parking lots which would raise the square
footage of the signage to 441 square feet.
Councilmember Sanger expressed support for the Ordinance change and asked if it was
correct that students at Yeshiva of Minneapolis would not be driving cars.
Mr. Morrison stated this was correct.
Councilmember Sanger indicated there may be another school in the R-3 District with
students driving cars and this Ordinance as drafted does not have a provision regarding
parking. She asked if there was something the City could do to address parking if
another school that allowed cars was built in the R-3 District
Mr. Morrison stated the City can address that issue through the CUP process by adding a
condition that prohibits or limits the student use of vehicles by students.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to approve
First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to
Zoning by Amending Sections 36-165(d)(8) and Table 36-362A and to set Second
Reading for April 1, 2013.
The motion passed 7-0.
8c. Gambling Premise Permit – Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association.
Resolution No. 13-048.
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised the City received an application for a
premises permit from Armstrong Youth Hockey Association (ACYHA) to operate pull
tabs at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. She stated the organization is a qualified
nonprofit corporation that supports youth team sports and operates gambling booths in
New Hope, Maple Grove, and Crystal. She advised the organization meets the criteria
necessary to be issued a State Gambling Board permit and the background investigation
found no past issues. She then introduced Mr. Kevin Conway, CEO, and Ms. Tracee
deNeui, ACYHA Gambling Manager.
Councilmember Ross asked how much of the gambling proceeds of ACYHA are coming
to the City now.
Ms. Tracee de Neui, ACYHA Gambling Manager, appeared before the City Council and
stated that no proceeds are coming to the City at this point. She indicated that ACYHA
has a site in Maple Grove and donates 50% of net profits from that site to organizations
in Maple Grove and if they had a site in St. Louis Park, they would do the same thing.
Councilmember Sanger requested clarification regarding how this is going to benefit St.
Louis Park if so much of the activities that ACYHA supports are not located in St. Louis
Park or in the City’s trade area.
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Ms. Stroth explained that State law does not allow cities to authorize what specific
expenditures must be made and the expenditures have to go to the trade area of whatever
city has approved a permit; in this case, ACYHA can donate to St. Louis Park, Plymouth,
Minneapolis, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Golden Valley.
Mr. Kevin Conway, ACYHA CEO, appeared before the City Council and stated they
have approximately 425 kids in their program with 15% residing in Golden Valley and
they rent ice time from Breck. He stated ACYHA plays St. Louis Park youth who are
part of their district and they play games at the Rec Center. He added that even though
the trade area does not overlap as much as they would like, St. Louis Park is very close to
where their membership lives and they felt this would be a good opportunity.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-048 Approving Issuance of a Premises Permit for Lawful Gambling to
be conducted by Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association at Toby Keith’s I Love
This Bar & Grill, 1623 Park Place Boulevard.
Councilmember Hallfin requested confirmation that ACYHA intends to donate 50% of
net profits to St. Louis Park organizations.
Ms. de Neui stated this was correct.
Mr. Conway requested that the City assist ACYHA in identifying organizations to
receive donations.
Councilmember Hallfin encouraged any qualifying organizations within the City to
contact ACYHA about receiving donations for charitable purposes.
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. Rezoning of 3700 State Highway 100
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and explained this is a request to rezone the
property located at 3700 State Highway 100 from C-2, General Commercial, to O,
Office, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan update in 2009. She stated the City
needs review all properties that were changed in the Comprehensive Plan update and
change the zoning to be consistent, adding this property is a large commercial property
that should be zoned Office. She added the property owner has stated his agreement with
the rezoning.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code
Changing Boundaries of Zoning Districts and to set Second Reading for April 1, 2013.
The motion passed 7-0.
8e. First Reading of Ordinance Establishing the Environment and Sustainability
Commission: Sustainable SLP
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Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and proposed Ordinance establishing the
Environment and Sustainability Commission.
Councilmember Sanger requested that Sec. 2-331(c) be revised to delete the word
“churches” and replace it with “religious institutions.” She requested that Sec. 2-331(d)
be revised to state “serve as a conduit for environmental and sustainable information,
topics, and direction to and from residents and the public.”
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances
Chapter 2 Establishing an Environment and Sustainability Commission as amended and
to set Second Reading for April 1, 2013.
Councilmember Mavity stated she was excited about the potential of this Commission
and felt it would provide a great forum for residents. She added that there will be task
forces and subcommittees so there will be a lot of ways for residents to get involved.
Councilmember Sanger requested information regarding the timeline for establishing the
Commission.
Ms. Gothberg explained that following the second reading the City will begin advertising
on the website, in the newspaper, as well sharing the word with people who have asked
about this Commission and once applications are received, interviews will be scheduled
with Council.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs stated the City Council would not be meeting next week due to Passover.
He also reminded residents of the State of the City address on Thursday, March 21st, at
7:30 a.m. at Fire Station #1.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Rezoning of 3700 State Highway 100
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance
of the rezoning from C-2, General Commercial to O, Office for the property at 3700 State
Highway 100 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and to approve the summary
ordinance for publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Amending the zoning on this property would bring it in
alignment with the policies and land use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
SUMMARY: Since the Comprehensive Plan update in late 2009, Staff has pursued rezoning
properties to be consistent with any new land use designations adopted by the plan. A
majority of these relate to the Business Park designation, which is still being worked on;
several others will likely also be processed for zoning changes in the coming months.
This property is a large commercial area that is designated for Office. The current use,
Burlington Coat Factory and Micro Center, can continue indefinitely. In order to ensure a
future use or user is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, city staff recommends that the
Office zoning be applied on the property.
On February 20, 2013 the Planning Commission held a hearing on this item; no one was
present to speak and the rezoning was recommended 4-0. The City Council’s first reading
was on April 18, 2013.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Zoning Map of 3700 State Hwy 100
Ordinance
Summary for Publication
Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Legend
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Categories
RL - Low Density Residential
RM - Medium Density Residential
RH - High Density Residential
MX - Mixed Use
COM - Commercial
IND - Industrial
OFC - Office
BP - Business Park
CIV - Civic
PRK - Park and Open Space
ROW - Right of Way
RRR - Railroad
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Zoning Districts
R1 - Single Family Residence
R2 - Single Family Residence
R3 - One and Two Family Residence
R4 - Muliple Family Residence
RC - High Density Multiple Family Residence
MX - Mixed Use
C1 - Neighborhood Commercial
C2 - General Commercial
IP - Planned Industrial
IG - General Industrial
BP - Business Park
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City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Rezoning of 3700 State Highway 100 Page 2
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Title: Rezoning of 3700 State Highway 100
ORDINANCE NO.____-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
3700 State Highway 100 South
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of
the Planning Commission (Case No. 13-10-Z).
Section 2. The St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance adopted December 28, 1959,
Ordinance No. 730; amended December 31, 1992, Ordinance No. 1902-93, amended
December 17, 2001, Ordinance No. 2216-01, as heretofore amended, is hereby further
amended by changing the zoning district boundaries by reclassifying the following described
lands from their existing land use district classification to the new land use district
classification as indicated for the tract as hereinafter set forth, to wit:
Blocks 2 3 6 7 and 8 and Lot 1 and that part of Lot 2 lying N of S 24 61/100 feet
thereof of Block 9 also that part of Lots 1 to 10 including lying N of S 81 61/100 feet thereof
of Block 10 including vacated streets and alleys ex Hwy, Collins 2nd Addn to St Louis Park
from C-2 General Commercial to O Office.
Section 3. The contents of Planning Case File 13-10-Z are hereby entered into
and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Public Hearing February 20, 2013
First Reading March 18, 2013
Second Reading April 1, 2013
Date of Publication April 11, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect April 26, 2013
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 4
Title: Rezoning of 3700 State Highway 100
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.____-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING MAP
The ordinance states that the zoning map will be amended from C-2 General Commercial to
O – Office for property located at 3700 State Highway 100 South. This ordinance shall take
effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council April 1, 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: April 11, 2013
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Educational Facilities
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance
amending Chapter 36 of the City Code pertaining to Educational Facilities in the R-3 Two-
Family Residential District, and to Signage in the Park and Open Space District, and to approve
the summary ordinance for publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to amend the City Code to allow
student housing at Educational Facilities in the R-3 Zoning District, and to allow additional
signage for larger properties in the POS Zoning District?
SUMMARY: The City Council is being requested to amend the Zoning Ordinance to:
1. Allow student housing at Educational Facilities in the R-3 Two-Family Residential Zoning
District with conditions.
2. Amend Table 36-362A to create a second signage criteria line for properties over 30 acres
in the POS Zoning District.
Student Housing:
On January 2, 2013, staff received a request from the Yeshiva of Minneapolis to permit student
housing at its facility located at 3115 Ottawa Ave S (previously the Bnai Emet Synagogue). A
brief description of the school and request is attached to this report. The draft ordinance
proposes allowing the student housing at senior high schools located in the R-3 Zoning District.
Signage in POS District:
The City of St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Department is requesting additional signage for
the Recreation Center located at 3700 Monterey Drive. The purpose of the additional signage is
to provide information directing people to two off-site overflow parking lots.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Ordinance
Summary Ordinance
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Educational Facilities
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND – EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES:
Zoning Amendment
The Yeshiva of Minneapolis is a school that is allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the R-3
District under the “Educational (academic) Facilities” land use. It is the only school located in
the R-3 Zoning District. Yeshiva requested the ordinance to allow student housing so they can
be a boarding school.
Proposed Amendment:
Schools are currently allowed in the R-3 District with specific conditions. To allow student
housing, this provision would be added to the regulation:
e. Student housing. At a minimum, the student housing must meet the following conditions:
1. No more than 50 students may live on-site.
2. An outdoor recreation area shall be provided that contains at least 40 square feet per
student living at the school.
3. The housing must be supervised 24 hours a day, seven days a week by responsible adults
living on-site.
4. The students living on-site must be actively enrolled in the school as full-time students.
5. The student housing must be located on the same parcel as the school.
Timeline:
If the City Council moves forward with this request, the Yeshiva of Minneapolis would need to
complete the following steps before students can move in this fall (2013).
1. The Zoning Ordinance must be amended to allow the use as a Conditional Use.
2. The Yeshiva of Minneapolis must apply for, and receive a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
operate the student housing and school.
3. Upon receipt of the CUP, the school must be remodeled. This includes substantial interior
construction throughout the building; very little exterior changes are required.
BACKGROUND – SIGNAGE IN THE POS ZONING DISTRICT
The City of St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Department is requesting additional signage for
properties over 30 acres, including the Recreation Center located at 3700 Monterey Drive. The
purpose of the additional signage is to provide information directing people to two off-site
overflow parking lots.
The Recreation Center currently has 377 square feet of signage. They are proposing to install
two 4 x 8 foot signs at each of the exits. The signage will provide directions to two overflow off-
site parking lots located at the Melrose Institute and at Excelsior & Grand. These signs would be
visible only to vehicles exiting the property. The proposed signage would bring the total square
feet of signage up to 441 square feet.
NEXT STEPS: If the Second reading is approved, then the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will
be advertised in the Sun Sailor, and become effective on April 26, 2013.
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Title: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Educational Facilities
ORDINANCE NO.____-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 36-165(d)(8) and TABLE 36-362A
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 13-07-ZA).
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 36-165 and Table 36-362 are
hereby amended by deleting stricken language and adding underscored language. Section breaks
are represented by ***.
Sec. 36-165. R-3 two-family residence district.
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(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
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(8) Educational (academic) facilities with more than 20 students. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular and
pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an R
district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or
shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant
traffic on local residential streets.
e. Student housing. At a minimum, the student housing must meet the following conditions:
1. No more than 50 students may live on-site.
2. An outdoor recreation area shall be provided that contains at least 40 square feet per
student living at the school.
3. The housing must be supervised 24 hours a day, seven days a week by responsible adults
living on-site.
4. The students living on-site must be actively enrolled in the school as full-time students.
5. The student housing must be located on the same parcel as the school.
***
Section 36-362
***
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Title: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Educational Facilities
TABLE 36-362A
SIGN AREA AND HEIGHT
Use District
& Lot Size
(sq ft)
Maximum
Sign
Height
(feet)
PERMANENT
SIGNAGE
TEMPORARY
SIGNAGE
REAL
ESTATE
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Maximum
Total
Area
(sq ft)
Maximum
Size of
Sign Face
(sq ft)
Maximum
Total
Area
(sq ft)
Maximum
Total
Area
(sq ft)
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POS 15 80 60 80 0
0 – 30 acres 15 80 60 80 0
Over 30 acres 25 450 150 80 0
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 13-07-ZA are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Public Hearing February 20, 2013
First Reading March 18, 2013
Second Reading April 1, 2013
Date of Publication April 11, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect April 26, 2013
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council April 1, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4b) Page 5
Title: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Educational Facilities
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.____-13
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE
R-3 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND
TO SIGNAGE IN THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
This ordinance states that student housing will be allowed at Educational Facilities in the R-3
Two-Family Residential Zoning District. The ordinance also will allow additional signage for
larger properties in the POS Parks and Open Space Zoning District.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council April 1, 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: April 11, 2013
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Encroachment Agreement at 1600 Park Place Boulevard – Raku Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve an Encroachment Agreement at 1600 West
End Boulevard for Temporary Private Use of Public Land for outdoor dining and to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the proposed outdoor dining area comply with the
Temporary Private Use of Public Land Policy?
SUMMARY: AD West End LLC owns The Shops at West End. Raku, Inc. is an existing
tenant within the shopping center. The tenant proposes to use a portion of the public right-of-
way on the south side of 16th Street W. for outdoor dining. AD West End LLC has applied for
an encroachment agreement to accommodate the tenant’s plan.
The outdoor dining plan (see attached map) shows 14 seats outside. Approximately 6 of the 14
seats would be within the 16th Street W. right-of-way. Any improvements related to the outdoor
dining area (i.e. chairs, tables, planters, stanchions, wind breaks, heaters, artwork or statuary, et
cetera) must be temporary in nature, and the City is not responsible for any damages to such
items resulting from them being within the right-of-way. The plan provides at least six feet of
clearance along 16th Street W. for pedestrians to safely and conveniently pass by.
Staff finds the request is consistent with the City policy for Temporary Private Use of Public
land. Raku, Inc. is eligible for an encroachment agreement. Outdoor dining is a use anticipated
by the policy and in the West End Redevelopment Planned Unit Development (PUD). The
proposed outdoor dining plan does not unduly impede any public use of the property, and A.D.
West End LLC is responsible for maintenance of all sidewalks (public and private) in the West
End Redevelopment PUD.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Draft Encroachment Agreement (including Map Exhibit)
Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Encroachment Agreement at 1600 Park Place Boulevard – Raku Inc.
(reserved for recording information)
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made this 1st day of April, 2013, by and between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS
PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City"); and AD WEST END LLC, an Indiana limited
liability company ("Owner").
1. BACKGROUND. Owner is the fee owner of that parcel of property with a street
address of 1600 West End Boulevard in the City of St. Louis Park, County of Hennepin, and State
of Minnesota, which parcel is legally described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto ("Subject
Property"). Owner desires to allow its tenant at 5371 16th Street W. to seasonally place and
maintain temporary improvements for an outdoor dining area, including items such as tables, chairs,
and related appurtenances (the “Temporary Improvements”). Such Temporary Improvements will
encroach upon the City's drainage and utility easement and right-of-way for 16th Street West (the
“City Property”). The Owner has requested that it be permitted to place the Temporary
Improvements on the City Property from March 15 to November 30 annually.
2. ENCROACHMENT AUTHORIZATION. The City hereby approves the
encroachment onto the City Property for the Temporary Improvements as shown on “Exhibit B”
and further described on “Exhibit C”, with such encroachment to be permitted between March 15
and November 30 annually.
3. LIMITATION ON USE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS. The
Temporary Improvements shall be used solely for the purpose of an outdoor dining area operated as
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part of the adjoining restaurant on the Subject Property. The use of the Temporary Improvements
will be reasonably modified by Owner from time to time as requested by the City Engineer and
Zoning Administrator. The use must comply with all licensing and other general requirements of
the City Code, all applicable conditions of PUD approval and must at all times maintain a clear
public walkway that is at least six feet wide along 16th Street West.
4. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY. In consideration of being allowed to
encroach on the City Property, Owner, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against any injury, expense, damage, liability or
claim incurred by the City, arising directly or indirectly out of Owner’s use of the City Property or
Temporary Improvements, including reimbursement of reasonable attorneys fees and any other
costs incurred by the City with respect to any such injury, expense, damage, liability or claim.
5. TERMINATION, SUSPENSION OR MODIFICATION OF
AGREEMENT. Should the City reasonably determine that the Owner’s use of the City Property is
detrimental to public safety or the free flow of pedestrian traffic, the City may modify or suspend
this Agreement at any time in case of an emergency, or in a non-emergency situation, modify,
suspend or terminate by giving the Owner thirty (30) days advance written notice. Such notice shall
direct the Owner as to whether the Temporary Improvements on the City Property must be
permanently removed or the use otherwise modified. If the City requires removal, the Owner shall
cause the removal of the Temporary Improvements from the City Property within the thirty (30) day
period following notice. If the Owner fails to do so, the City may remove the Temporary
Improvements from within the City Property at the Owner’s expense, and dispose of the Temporary
Improvements as the City deems appropriate in its sole discretion.
6. ANNUAL TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding the provisions
of Paragraph 5 herein, the City may terminate this Agreement without cause on December 31 of any
calendar year by giving Owner written notice by November 30 of that year.
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7. NOTICE. Written notice to the Owner shall be effective by actual receipt by the
Owner or by mailing the notice to the property taxpayer at the address shown by Hennepin County.
8. RECORDING. This Agreement shall be recorded against the title to the Subject
Property and, subject to termination as provided herein, shall run with the land and be binding upon,
and accrue to the benefit of, any subsequent owner.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By: _____________________________________
(SEAL) Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
And ____________________________________
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of
______________, 2012, by Jeff Jacobs and by Thomas K. Harmening, respectively the Mayor and
City Manager of the City of St. Louis Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
____________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
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OWNER
AD WEST END LLC
By:
Its:
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of
______________, 2012, by , the
_____________________________________ of AD WEST END LLC, an Indiana limited liability
company, on behalf of said company.
____________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
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EXHIBIT “A”
TO
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
Legal Description of Subject Property
Lot 2, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT “B”
TO
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT “C”
TO
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
Raku
5371 16th Street West
Temporary Improvements – Per Exhibit “B”
(Within the City ROW – Part of the Overall Improvements)
Qty. Description
3 Movable Patio Tables
6 Movable Patio Chairs
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Final Payment Resolution - Contract 77-11 – Building Material Supply, Inc. - Project
Nos. 2008-3001 & 2008-3002
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the
amount of $2,514.77 and accepting work for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2 Work Scope 19
(Miscellaneous Specialties) for Project Nos. 2008-3001 and 2008-3002, City Contract No. 77-11.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None.
SUMMARY: Bids were received on March 31, 2011 for Two New Fire Stations – Project Nos.
2008-3001 and 2008-3002. The projects included construction of Fire Station No. 1 at 3750
Wooddale Avenue and Fire Station No. 2 at 2262 Louisiana Avenue.
The City used an agency construction manager (CM) delivery method for both fire stations,
rather than a general contractor (GM). With this approach, the City is the owner and general
contractor for the project. The construction manager acts as the city’s advisor and representative
throughout planning, design and construction of the stations. There are 31 different contracts
related to the construction of the two stations.
City Council awarded the contract for Work Scope 19 (Miscellaneous Specialties) for Fire
Stations No. 1 and No. 2 to Building Material Supply, Inc. on April 11, 2011, in the amount of
$53,283.00. The contractor completed this work within the contract time allowed at a final
contract cost of $50,294.43.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The Fire Stations Project was programmed
in the Capital Improvement Program for construction in 2011/12 at a total projected cost of
$15,500,000. The final project costs are expected to be approximately $15,100,000.
$12.5 million of this project cost will be paid from bond proceeds issued in December 2010. The
remaining portion will be paid from the Fire portion of the Police and Fire Pension Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Final Payment Resolution - Contract 77-11 – Building Material Supply - Projs 2008-3001 & 2008-3002
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,514.77 AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALTIES FOR FIRE STATIONS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 WITH
BUILDING MATERIAL SUPPLY, INC.
CITY PROJECT NO. 2008-3001 & 2008-3002
CONTRACT NO. 77-11
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated April 12, 2011, Building Material Supply,
Inc. satisfactorily completed Work Scope 19 (Miscellaneous Specialties) for Fire Stations No. 1
and No. 2, as per Contract No. 77-11.
2. The Construction Manager Kraus-Anderson Construction Company recommends final
acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is
directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Original Contract Price $53,283.00
Change Order #1 ($4,109.29)
Change Order #2 $122.55
Change Order #3 $234.47
Change Order #4 $763.70.
Final Contract Amount $50,294.43
Previous Payments ($47,779.66)
Balance Due $2,514.77
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 1, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance Establishing the Environment and Sustainability
Commission: Sustainable SLP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance
amending the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Establishing the Environment and
Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP, and approve summary ordinance for publication on
April 11, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to establish the Environment and
Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP through the proposed ordinance?
SUMMARY: In July, 2012, Council appointed a fifteen-member Task Force to recommend the
approach to use to encourage public input into the City’s environmental programs. The Task
Force met five times and then made a recommendation to create the Environment and
Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP. It was presented to Council at the January 22, 2013
Study Session.
At the March 4, 2013 Study Session, staff returned with a proposed ordinance implementing the
Task Force recommendations following the commission format and adopted board and
commission policies. Following the Council’s discussion, staff revised the ordinance and the first
reading was approved on March 18, 2013. Minor amendments to the ordinance were approved at
first reading and have been incorporated into the attached ordinance.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Once approved, staff will be assigned and
hired to support activities. As discussed during the 2013 budget process, funding for this support
will be from the solid waste fund. Recruitment of commission members will also begin.
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: Ordinance
Summary Ordinance for Publication
Prepared by: Ray French, Administrative Services Intern
Reviewed by: Bridget Gothberg, Organizational Development Coordinator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Establishing Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
ORDINANCE NO. ____- 13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2 ESTABLISHING
THE 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, religious institutions,
business leaders, and other commissions.
(d) Serve as a conduit for environmental and sustainable information, topics, and
direction to and 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, two business members, one residential tenant member, and two youth
members, 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 members. Two voting business members 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, and
for at least 365 calendar days prior to appointment, 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. Two voting youth members who shall reside in the city and be a
high school student 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 March 18, 2013
Second Reading April 1, 2013
Date of Publication April 11, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect April 26, 2013
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 1, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 5
Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Establishing Environment & Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. ____- 13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2 ESTABLISHING
THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
This ordinance amends the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances to establish the Environment and
Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP. The 13-member commission will advise the City
Council on sustainability issues and serve as a conduit for information and direction to and from
residents and the public. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council April 1, 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: April 11, 2013
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Project Report: MSA Street Rehab (Parkdale Drive) - Project #2013-1101
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting the project report,
establishing Improvement Project No. 2013-1101, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids for these improvements.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to proceed with this project?
SUMMARY: Each year the City rehabilitates, improves and/or performs major maintenance on
the City’s State Aid Street system. The following State Aid street segment is identified for
rehabilitation efforts in 2013:
Street Start Point End Point Repair/Rehab. Type
Parkdale Drive Park Place Blvd / Cedar
Lake Road
Highway 100 Ramp Mill and Overlay
The Parkdale Drive project involves pavement resurfacing by a mill and overlay process where
the top two (2) inches of pavement is ground off and then a new asphalt surface is paved. The
project also includes minor repairs to the concrete curb and sidewalk along with minor storm
sewer repairs. The project construction is anticipated to last about two to three weeks. The
project will be constructed under traffic. Motorists will be guided through the work zone during
periods of temporary lane closures.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project was planned for and is
included in the City’s adopted Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.). The project will be
funded by Municipal State Aid funds (gas tax monies). The estimated costs are as follows:
Estimated Costs
Construction Cost $139,430.00
Contingencies (10%) $ 13,940.00
Engineering & Administration (12%) $ 16,730.00
Total $170,100.00
Funding Sources
Municipal State Aid Funds $170,100.00
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Project Map
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Scott Brink, City Engineer
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Project Report: MSA Street Rehab (Parkdale Drive) - Project #2013-1101
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
History:
The Municipal State Aid (MSA) street system is a network of streets, designated by the City,
which are eligible for funding from gas tax proceeds for periodic maintenance and
reconstruction. MSA streets are typically those major streets which have higher volumes of
traffic and are required to be constructed to a higher standard.
During the past several years, staff identified the need to rehabilitate portions of the MSA street
system through the City’s Pavement Management Program. 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.
The MSA system is analyzed at the same time as the rest of the residential street network as part
of the overall pavement management program. However, rather than maintaining MSA streets
on an area basis, like the residential street pavement management methodology, these streets are
identified for repair or reconstruction based on their current condition. Through the CIP process,
MSA projects are then programmed for major maintenance, rehabilitation or reconstruction.
The Engineering Staff has prepared plans and specifications for the Parkdale Drive project.
Because MSA funds will be used to pay for this project, it is necessary to obtain MnDOT
approval of the plans. MnDOT approval must be obtained prior to the opening of bids in order
to obtain MSA reimbursement for this work. Our plans were approved by MnDOT on March 26,
2013.
Public process:
Prior to the start of construction, staff will meet with interested property owners/managers to
review the proposed project and answer questions. Letters will be mailed to the area businesses,
property owners and tenants providing details of the work and project schedule. The City’s
website will also provide information on the proposed project. This project is a good candidate
for night paving operations should the contractor chose. Paving at night in non-residential areas
minimizes the construction impact to the area businesses and prevents increased congestion. In
the last few years, the City has successfully completed two night paving projects on W. 36th
Street just east of Highway 100 and on Park Center Blvd between Excelsior Blvd and W. 36th
Street.
Project Timeline:
Should the City Council approve this Project, the following schedule is proposed:
• Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council April 1, 2013
• Advertise for bids Early/Mid-April, 2013
• Bid Opening April 25, 2013
• Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award contract May 6, 2013
• Begin Construction June, 2013
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4f) Page 3
Title: Project Report: MSA Street Rehab (Parkdale Drive) - Project #2013-1101
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2013-1101
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2013-1101
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer related to the 2013 MSA Street Improvement 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. 2013.1101 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. 2013-1101, is 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 three 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. Bids will be
publicly opened for consideration by the City Council not less than three weeks after the
first publication of the advertisement. 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 April 1, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4f)
Title: Project Report: MSA Street Rehab (Parkdale Drive) - Project #2013-1101 Page 4
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4g
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Bid Tabulation: Elevated Storage Tank No. 3 Rehabilitation and Recoating - Project
No. 2012-1500
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to designate Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. as the
lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of
$824,150 for Elevated Storage Tank No. 3 Rehabilitation and Recoating, Project No. 2012-1500.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to take the final step to allow this
project to move forward?
SUMMARY: Elevated Water Storage Tank No. 3 is located in Elie Park near the intersection of
Wyoming Avenue South and W. 34 ½ Street. This is a maintenance / rehabilitation project
which primarily consists of the recoating of the tank. In addition, some minor miscellaneous
structural repairs (interior and exterior) will also be done to bring the tank into compliance with
OSHA and AWWA standards. Work activity is scheduled to commence in late summer and be
completed later in October (2013).
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project is programmed in the Capital
Improvement Program (C.I.P.) for construction in 2013 using Water Utility Funds. The C.I.P.
estimated this project to cost $1,100,000, which includes construction, engineering, and
contingencies. The Water Utility Fund has sufficient balance to cover the projected costs.
A total of five (5) bids were received for this project. The bid amount provided below reflects
the combination of a total base bid plus an alternative bid item specific to reconditioning of the
tower legs. A summary of the bid results is as follows:
Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. has successfully completed similar projects for other
municipalities in our area, and it is recommended the firm be awarded this contract.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Scott Anderson, Utilities Superintendent
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. $ 824,150
TMI Coatings, Inc. $ 969,600
Abhe & Svoboda $1,027,700
M.K. Painting $1,195,000
Odland Protective Coatings $1,365,000
Engineer’s Estimate $ 970,300
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Bid Tabulation: Elevated Storage Tank No. 3 Rehabilitation and Recoating - Project No. 2012-1500
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
The current 5-year CIP includes Project No. 2012-1500, which is the recoating of Elevated
Water Storage Tank No. 3 located in Elie Park near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue South
and W. 34 ½ Street. The structure was constructed in 1949 and is a 1 million gallon capacity
riveted double ellipsoid design.
The City hired KLM Engineering to conduct a complete inspection of both the exterior and
interior of the tower. The inspection showed that some structural modifications and repairs are
required for both the exterior and interior to bring the structure into compliance with OSHA
regulations and American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. The inspection also
showed that the exterior coating is failing and is no longer providing adequate protection against
corrosion. The exterior coating of steel water storage towers has a life expectancy of 15 to 20
years; this tower was last coated in 1991, 22 years ago. The interior inspection also revealed the
tank requires a complete new interior coating. The exterior coating color will be the same as the
more recently completed coating of Elevated Storage Tower No. 4 (near the intersection of
Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue) which features a “warm sun” color and the updated
City logo.
Another key component of the project will be the coordination with the telecommunication
companies with antennas and related equipment on the tower. The antennas and related
equipment will need to be removed and replaced or protected in-place during the project.
Public Process:
A project information letter will soon be sent to residents within the immediate area informing
them of the project. The letter will contain an explanation of the project including discussion of
full-containment during the painting operation, the project schedule, working hours, and a City
contact for addressing project questions. As the time of construction becomes closer later this
summer and a more detailed construction schedule is known, a second mailing to residents will
update them with final details. Public Works staff has also been coordinating the project with
Parks and Recreation staff to assure that the project will not adversely affect park activities.
Project Timeline:
Construction activity is expected to commence in August of 2013 and be completed by mid-
October this year.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:
Costs for this project will be paid from the Water Utility Fund. The 2013 Capital Improvement
Program budgeted $1,100,000 for this project.
Expenditures
Construction Cost $824,150
Contingencies (10%) $ 82,415
Engineering & Administration (12%) $ 98,898
Total $1,005,193
Revenues
Water Utility Fund $1,105,193
Total $1,105,193
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4h
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Traffic Study No. 637: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions at 3112 Edgewood
Avenue South
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit
parking restrictions at 3112 Edgewood Avenue South.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory
authority.
SUMMARY: On March 24, 2013, staff received a request from Ann and Korkut Gurkanlar to
restrict on-street parking in front of their home at 3112 Edgewood Avenue South. The
Gurkanlars have a family member with a medical situation that requires curbside access to the
walkway running between the house and the street. Due to other on-street parking which occurs
on the same street, the Gurkanlars have requested the City install permit parking in front of their
home.
The City’s Traffic Policy and past practice allows for permit parking in these types of situations.
It has been the City’s practice to use permit parking, which can then be removed when the
individual needing the access no longer resides there or no longer needs the access. Staff
considers the request to be valid and supports the installation of permit parking for disabled
access at 3112 Edgewood Avenue South. This recommendation is based on the following:
1. A resident of the household has limited mobility and is eligible for a disabled person’s
parking permit.
2. Parking conflicts with neighbors will be eliminated.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of enacting this restriction is
minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Map
Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study No. 637: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions at 3112 Edgewood Avenue South
RESOLUTION NO. 13-_____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF PERMIT
PARKING IN FRONT OF 3112 EDGEWOOD AVENUE SOUTH
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 637
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that it
is in the best interest of the City to establish a parking restriction based upon permit issuance in
front of 3112 Edgewood Avenue South.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that parking shall not be permitted at any time unless
the vehicle prominently displays a City-issued parking permit. Emergency vehicles,
governmental vehicles and commercial vehicles parked at curbside while work is conducted are
exempt from these restrictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the parking restriction enacted herein shall remain
in effect until the resident no longer needs the restriction or has moved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following
controls:
1. Permit parking at 3112 Edgewood Avenue South
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 1, 2013
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4i
Police Advisory Commission
Minutes – January 2, 2013
Aquila Room, City Hall
I. Call to Order
Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00.
Commissioners Present: Nate Holm, Jason Kley, Vladimir Sivriver, Jim Smith, and Hans
Widmer
Staff Present: Lieutenant Harcey and Ms. Stegora-Peterson.
II. Approval of Minutes
It was noted “Burneau” should be spelled “Birno.”
Motion to approve the November 7, 2012 minutes as amended was made by Commissioner
Holm, seconded by Commissioner Widmer. The motion passed 5-0.
III. Domestic Violence Posters Update
Lt. Harcey noted he had more posters printed and available to distribute.
IV. HRC Update
Lt. Harcey stated they still needed a volunteer to be a liaison to the HRC. The anti-bullying sub-
committee has begun meeting. DARE Officer Havlik is a member of that committee for Police
Department representation.
V. PSA Update
Chair Smith noted staff asked which topics were priority. The topics include: DARE, Domestic
Violence, Traffic, “Police are Your Friends”
Lt. Harcey noted he had gotten reassurance from Jamie Zwilling and Clint Pires that staff would
devote time to this and get it going. City Council has given PAC direction to do these PSA’s.
VI. Golf Tournament Update – September 6, 2013
The golf course is booked for September 6, 2013. More planning to come, closer to the date.
VII. Traffic
Chair Widmer stated he was unable to attend the last meeting, but things had been pretty quiet.
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Lt. Harcey stated the Department has speed signs that are put out at officer request, although they
don’t have them in service during the winter (issues with battery life). They get good data from
these and will send an Officer out if necessary for complaints and to see if there were “real”
issues or they needed to check for road design. Typically, people over-estimate speeds on side
roads.
Commissioner Holm asked about the cost. Lt. Harcey noted that it is a shared responsibility with
the Traffic/Street Department. The Street Department puts them out and the Police get the data
and check on them. They will be ordering a new trailer that will have a flashing sing board in
the spring.
VIII. Old Business
Lt. Harcey noted that Commissioner Mayes was not seeking reappoint and Commissioner Hall
would continue for another year. There are two vacant spots and a youth position on the
commission. Council is aware of the openings and people can apply. He would talk with the
school liaison about the youth positions.
Two new officers started in the last month. A Sergeant promotion process is going on now.
Another spot might be opening for a Sergeant and he is also interviewing for an Officer position.
IX. New Business: Election of Chair and Co-Chair
Motion to nominate Nate Holm for Vice Chair and Jim Smith as Chair was made by
Commissioner Widmer, seconded by Commissioner Sivriver. The motion passed 5-0.
X. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4j
MINUTES
St. Louis Park Housing Authority
Westwood Room, St. Louis Park City Hall
Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 5:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Catherine Courtney, Renee DuFour, Justin
Kaufman, Suzanne Metzger
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jane Klesk, Kevin Locke, Teresa Schlegel, Michele Schnitker
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes for December, 2012
The Board minutes of December 12, 2012 were unanimously approved.
3. Hearings – None
4. Reports and Committees – None
5. Unfinished Business – None
6. New Business
a. Recognition of Service for Renee DuFour, Resolution No. 620
Commissioner Courtney read aloud Resolution No. 620, expressing appreciation
for the contributions of Commissioner Renee DuFour, who submitted her
resignation effective January 9, 2013. Commissioner Kaufman moved to approve
Resolution No. 620, Resolution of the Housing Authority of St. Louis Park
Recognizing Contributions and Expressing Appreciation to Renee DuFour;
Commissioner Metzger seconded and the motion passed 4-0.
b. Training and Resources for Individual Long-Term Success (TRAILS): Approval
of Contract Extension
Ms. Schnitker explained that although staff anticipates that HUD will reinstate the
HA’s Housing Choice Voucher FSS Coordinator renewal grant, the HA has not
yet received notification of HUD’s decision. Staff recommends amending the
Resource, Inc. contract to continue to FSS position at .6 FTE, for an annual cost
not to exceed $6,500, for the term of February 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013, to
allow additional time to receive HUD’s decision. Commissioner DuFour moved
to approve the Thirteenth Amendment to the Agreement between the Housing
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Authority of St. Louis Park and Resource, Inc. (Employment Action Center) and
Commissioner Metzger seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
c. 7701 Edgebrook Drive Excess Land – Approval of Purchase Agreement
Ms. Schnitker recommended that the Board authorize execution of a Purchase
Agreement with Robert Eldridge for purchase, in the amount of $59,600, and
development of 7701 Edgebrook Drive, in accordance with the guidelines
established by City Council. The Commissioners requested that development
plans be brought for their review at a future meeting. Commissioner Metzger
moved to allow the HA to enter into a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement with
A.K.A.R.E. Companies, LLC for purchase of 7701 Edgebrook Drive, for the
amount of $59,600; Commissioner DuFour seconded the motion, and the motion
passed 3-0. Commissioner Kaufman abstained from voting.
d. Approval of the Participation of Hennepin County in the Homes Within Reach
Project Through the Award of Housing Incentive Fund Award, Resolution No.
621
Ms. Schnitker requested the Board’s support and approval of Hennepin County
Housing Redevelopment Authority’s (HCHRA)’s participation in the Homes
Within Reach Project (HWR). Commissioner DuFour moved to approve
Resolution No. 621, Approval of the Participation of Hennepin County in the
Homes Within Reach Project Through the Award of Housing Incentive Fund.
Commissioner Kaufman seconded the motion, and the motion passed 4-0.
e. Approval of Civil Rights Certification, Resolution No. 622
Ms. Schnitker explained that HUD required the Board to annually certify that it
will affirmatively further fair housing by examining all programs, identify any
impediments to fair housing choices and address those impediments in a
reasonable fashion, working with local jurisdictions to implement any initiatives
to further fair housing. Commissioner Metzger moved to approve Resolution No.
622, Civil Rights Certification, and Commissioner DuFour seconded. The motion
passed 4-0.
f. Hamilton House Smoking Survey Results
Ms. Schlegel reviewed the results of the smoking survey of Hamilton House
residents, stating that 55% of households returned the survey. Ms. Schlegel stated
that survey results do not indicate that there is overwhelming support at this time
to transition Hamilton house to a smoke-free building. The Board expressed their
desire to have staff continue working on the issue. Staff will review the results
with the Resident Council and publish the survey results in the Hamilton House
Winter newsletter. Staff will also continue to explore this topic with residents,
and continue to attempt to alleviate sources of concern in the building.
g. Strategies and Tools for Creating Affordable Housing in New Market Rate
Housing Developments
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Title: Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2013
Ms. Schnitker identified the four “next steps” to continue to explore strategies and
tools to create more affordable housing in St. Louis Park. Ms. Schnitker stated
that the Maxfield report should be completed within the next couple of weeks.
The Board requested that Ms. Schnitker begin to make calls to local developers
who may be willing to participate in future discussions regarding affordable
housing.
7. Communications from Executive Director
a. Claims List – January, 2013
b. Communications
1. Monthly Report – January, 2013
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Kaufman moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner DuFour
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Suzanne Metzger
Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4k
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 6, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer,
Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson,
Larry Shapiro
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Gary Morrison, Meg McMonigal, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2013
Commissioner Carper moved approval of the minutes of February 20, 2013.
Commissioner Morris seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0-3
with Commissioners Johnston-Madison, Kramer and Shapiro abstaining.
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit – Accede Townhomes
Location: 4013 31st Street West
Applicant: Andrew Brenner
Case No.: 13-12-CUP
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. The
Conditional Use Permit is requested to allow a two-story, seven unit apartment building
with underground parking.
Commissioner Person asked about the stormwater basins.
Mr. Morrison said that sometimes basins are allowed to overflow into the City system. In
this case, any water that infiltrates into the tile will go directly into the ground. Any
overflow water from the land itself will overflow to the curb of the street and then go into
the City system.
Commissioner Person noted there are a number of new trees on the south property line
right over the basin.
Mr. Morrison responded the concern with those trees is their continued survival in that
environment. As part of plan review the City’s Environmental Coordinator reviews the
type of trees that are being planted and gives recommendations for other varieties which
are better suited if necessary.
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Commissioner Carper asked if the Designed Outdoor Recreational Area (DORA) would
include any places other than patio for recreation/playground equipment. He asked where
the nearest playground is located.
Mr. Morrison responded there isn’t recreation/playground equipment in the DORA.
There is a regional trail just to the south and the nearest playground is at Fern Hill Park to
the north.
Commissioner Morris said his understanding of the purpose of DORA is an area set aside
for all building residents to enjoy. This particular DORA includes sidewalks, individual
patios, a set of 7-steps, and ramped stairs. He said it is being overly generous to include
those items as DORA. These items are exclusive to the function of the building or
exclusive to specific units. He said he sees very little DORA in the proposal.
Mr. Morrison responded that the sidewalk/stairs provides connectivity. Typically private
decks are not counted in DORA because there is no connectivity. In this case, the patios
are separate from the building along the sidewalk. They provide an outdoor opportunity
for residents to meet.
Commissioner Morris suggested giving a hard look to what is actually DORA functional
outdoor areas and be less generous in the inclusion of individual patios. He said the
sidewalk area provides open and free passage, but not as an outdoor recreation area. He
felt the inclusion was too broad to be called DORA.
Mr. Morrison commented that if the patios had been screened with fences to provide
privacy he would have been less apt to count it towards DORA. He added that DORA
specifically does not allow using storm water areas or steep slopes.
Commissioner Morris replied he would defer to the staff recommendation but he would
like the Commission to discuss DORA in the future.
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, said the DORA definition does
include sidewalk connections.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked the size of the adjacent lot.
Mr. Morrison said he believes the adjacent lot is roughly the same size as Mr. Brenner’s
property.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if there was a neighborhood meeting regarding
the project. She asked if there were any single family homes in the neighborhood.
Mr. Morrison responded that a neighborhood meeting was not held. A single family
home is located directly to the west.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if there were more descriptive plans to be
brought forward other than those the Commission received.
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Mr. Morrison responded that staff asked for more architectural plans. The applicant
preferred not to provide them at this time and city code does not require them at this time.
The applicant will be required to provide architectural drawings when applying for
building permits.
The applicant, Andrew Brenner, stated that there is ample room on the site for DORA.
The front area includes a meeting area, which wasn’t used in the DORA calculation. The
rear corner of the lot is already designed for a dog area. He said those two areas alone
have enough square footage to meet the DORA criteria. He said the issue is to make
things good and logical. He went on to say if he had included those two areas he would
have had to take the retention ponds and made them obtrusive to the lot on the other side.
The retention ponds are long and skinny and soak up more rain water. They are
functional, good looking and good for the environment. Mr. Brenner said he could have
squashed those ponds down and met code but felt this was a better choice.
In responding to the concern about the drawings provided, Mr. Brenner stated that if he
had received funding like larger projects receive, he could have provided architectural
drawings. He said he’s on his own with limited resources. He said he has done everything
he could to provide the best information and meet code requirements.
Mr. Brenner spoke about proximity to green space. He said the Midway Green is close,
Lake Calhoun is only six blocks away, and there is a large play area at Wolfe Park. Fern
Hill Park and Carpenter Park are both close.
Mr. Brenner stated that the name of the building has been changed from Accede
Townhomes to Calhoun Apartment Homes.
Mr. Brenner said he will be legally responsible for maintaining the water infiltration
beds.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said the Commission knows and understands the
constraints of developing a smaller project. She said in terms of plans she likes to see
what she is voting on. In this case she doesn’t know what the square footage is, the
amenities, or what the building will look like.
Mr. Brenner said better drawings were submitted but were not part of Commissioners’
packets.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the
Chair closed the public hearing.
Chair Robertson said he agreed with Commissioner Johnston-Madison’s remarks about
the plans submitted. He said everything explained sounds like it will be a great project
but it’s hard for him to make a decision because there is a huge lack of information. The
submission may meet the requirements for a CUP but there are certain things that need to
be worked through by an architect. The Chair went on to say there is a claim of 13
bedrooms and 13 parking spaces, neither which are indicated. The setbacks are based on
the building height. There is nothing which indicates design. He commented that it is a
tight site and he sees problems with accessibility. Solving those problems can affect how
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the building ends up. An entry to the building isn’t indicated. The sketch shows a door.
Chair Robertson said the decision for the CUP is based on information that is simply not
there.
Chair Robertson said he has advocated for years that an applicant shouldn’t spend
thousands of dollars on color renderings for the Planning Commission. But enough
information needs to be presented so a decision can be made.
Mr. Brenner stated that he has submitted documentation to the city which states that
accessibility isn’t required for a 7 unit townhome. He said the city has received the
architectural drawings.
Commissioner Morris said comments about the plans weren’t directed to the applicant,
but to staff.
Ms. McMonigal noted that a CUP does require site design consistent with the design and
other requirements of site and landscape plans prepared by or under the direction of a
professional landscape architect or civil engineer registered in the state. She said plans
are expected to be as an architect would prepare them. The request may struggle further
as it goes to City Council.
Mr. Brenner said the plans will be completed in time for City Council consideration.
Commissioner Morris made a motion recommending approval of the Conditional Use
Permit to allow a seven unit apartment building, subject to conditions included by staff.
Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
B. Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development
Location: 3555 State Highway 100 South
Applicant: Oppidan Holdings
Case No.: 13-08-S, 13-09-PUD
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He explained
that the plat would divide the existing parcel into two lots. The vacant Lot 1 parcel
would be developed with a new Goodwill store. Lot 2 would contain the existing LA
Fitness facility. The PUD would accommodate both the existing LA Fitness and the
Goodwill store in a planned development with shared parking, access and signage.
Commissioner Carper asked where the public transportation stops close to the site are
located.
Mr. Morrison responded a stop is located right across the street to the south.
Commissioner Kramer asked if the drive-through at the back of building fronting Hwy.
100 would be an eyesore.
Mr. Morrison showed the elevation viewpoint going north on Hwy. 100 remarking that it
would be hard to see the building. He added that all building materials will be Class I
and the site will be landscaped.
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Ms. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, noted that the site is tucked into a hill
and the southwest corner along Hwy. 100 won’t be too visible.
Mr. Morrison said the back of the building is more on the 36th St. side and a little bit east
towards LA Fitness.
Chair Robertson said the building will be prominent on Hwy. 100 and he asked about the
rooftop view from the freeway. He spoke about the Hwy. 100 Visual Quality Committee
looking at artistic qualities of bridges and retaining walls.
Mr. Morrison said the rooftop equipment will be painted to blend in with the roof.
Commissioner Person asked about traffic flow and the drop off lane. He asked how
much of the material dropped off stays on site.
Mr. Morrison said the drop off/stacking lane can handle many vehicles before it would
interfere with traffic flow on the site. He added that a possible development at this parcel
was taken into consideration in recent traffic studies of the Park Center Blvd. area. He
said the applicant could discuss operations of Goodwill.
Jay Moore, Oppidan Holdings, representing Goodwill, said this development would be
the sixth Goodwill store Oppidan has developed. He said Goodwill is a very solid tenant
and a great member of communities. He said the stacking lane is quite substantial. He
said Goodwill disposes of very little material. Their mission is to use as much material as
possible or pass it on to other vendors. Mr. Moore spoke about the Class I building
materials and the site being tucked into the hill from Hwy. 100 view.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing.
Steve Raymer, Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, 3517 Raleigh, said he attended the
meeting to see where the building would be located and he didn’t expect to speak. But
regarding traffic, he said the entrance from Park Center off of 36th is a left turn lane at the
light. There is a steep drop into the lot and he anticipated a lot of the big trucks would be
reluctant to make the steep drop and sharp turn and will probably go up to Raleigh, the
next block. He said there has been an increase of traffic with the post office. Many times
he has seen someone come down Raleigh wanting to make a left on 36th and it is tough.
He asked if there are plans to put a light in at 36th.
Ms. McMonigal responded there are no plans to put a light at that location.
Chair Roberts said the whole Belt Line area is under study in connection with LRT.
The Chair closed the public hearing as no one else was present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Morris made a motion recommending approval of the Preliminary and
Final Plat and approval of the Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote
of 7-0.
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4. Other Business
Commissioner Morris said he wants to look at the DORA provision in the zoning code.
He said he’d like to make a presentation and submit changes for discussion and
consideration. Chair Robertson agreed it would be a good study session item.
5. Communications
Ms. McMonigal reported that Tyler Dixon has been appointed as Youth Member to the
Planning Commission.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4l
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period March
9, 2013 through March 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
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,260.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING10,000 LAKES CHAPTER
1,260.00
174.59ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARABERNATHY, LISA
174.59
120.30WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSABRAHAMSON, JOSEPH
120.30
172.70OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
172.70
534.00H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
534.00
291,886.67STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEAMES CONSTRUCTION
706.20CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
292,592.87
448.23REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
448.23
901.27GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
71.70ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
972.97
424.46OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIESARC
424.46
216.51CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENTAT&T MOBILITY
216.51
125.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGATOM
625.00PATROLTRAINING
750.00
6,100.00PE PLANS/SPECS ENGINEERING SERVICESBADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC
6,100.00
195.48POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESBARKER, BOB COMPANY
195.48
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
30.93ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
46.96WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
77.89
190.00PATROLTRAININGBCA CJTE
190.00
75.00HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBEALKE INDUSTRIES, ROBERT
75.00
288.68ARENA MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBECKER ARENA PRODUCTS
32.18ARENA MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
320.86
1,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWBERTOMEU, ALBERTO
1,500.00
131.64ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBIRNO, RICK
131.64
741.00OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONSCALHOUN TOWERS APTS
741.00
5,557.87ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
336.00CABLE TV G & A LEGAL SERVICES
1,088.40STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
96.00WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
1,072.00REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
96.00SEWER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
336.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES
8,582.27
539.72IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
539.72
1,381.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
1,381.00
2,126.74DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
2,187.50MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
25,000.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,020.00CES Resid Energy Conservation OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
30,334.24
2,926.06FACILITY OPERATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTCENTERPOINT ENERGY
3,724.48FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
1,327.73PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
214.45WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
217.72NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
5,982.09WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
219.83REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
268.96SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
94.16SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
14,975.48
7,750.03FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
7,750.03
657.10SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESCENTRAL ENVELOPE CORPORATION
657.10
45.99E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONECENTURY LINK
280.85CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
326.84
69.78FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS CORPORATION
71.16FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
153.96VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
294.90
31.10HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIESCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
27.79HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
95.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
889.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
17.71HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
75.69IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
79.89IT G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
530.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
180.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
805.60FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
34.00FINANCE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
1,476.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,241.78
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
15,732.00ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES
15,732.00
166.95IT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
4.52BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
81.90WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
82.41SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
335.78
523.69POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCOMPAR INC
523.69
349.10REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP
349.10
110.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSCOSTCO WHOLESALE MEMBERSHIP
110.00WESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
220.00
8,962.75GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES
8,962.75
586.55BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS NPOWER LLC
586.55
536.82REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
536.82
291.60ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC
291.60
106.38POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESDISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
106.38
595.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
1,250.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
1,845.00
264.21-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDOUGLAS INDUSTRIES INC
4,107.21PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,843.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,575.00ESCROWSEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
1,575.00
1,509.60EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONEISOLD, JASON
1,509.60
255.74HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEELIOT VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
255.74
16.26PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
16.26
309.82PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION MANAGEM
309.82
75.00RIGHT-OF-WAY GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESEVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO
450.00RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
525.00
3,000.00EXPLORERSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEXPLORER POST 505
3,000.00
779.73PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
390.09VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,169.82
198.98IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
354.25REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
23.11REILLY BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
576.34
41.41WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESFEINBERG, GREG
41.41
411.34ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS
411.34
235.44WATER CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIFINANCE & COMMERCE
235.44
20.00INSPECTIONS G & A 1&2 SINGLE FAM. RENTALFINN, PATRICK
20.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
255.20HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEFLORY, MATT
255.20
149.50FACILITIES MCTE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
201.44JAIL MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
16.03REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
366.97
13.97PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFORCE AMERICA INC
13.97
465.38PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIFOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONM
465.38
4,377.39ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
4,377.39
2,255.06OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESGEAR WASH LLC
2,255.06
242.60REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGENERAL PARTS INC
242.60
3,988.92EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSURGLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS
3,988.92
32.01GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESGMS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES INC
32.01
305.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSGOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS AS
305.00
1,272.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONGRAHAM, NATHAN
1,272.00
700.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGRANICUS INC
700.00
1,894.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCEGRANT'S PRECISION PAINTING LLC
1,894.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,000.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSHAMLINE UNIVERSITY
3,000.00
118.80INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSESHARENS, BRUCE
118.80
415.18AQUATIC PARK BUDGET OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
2,908.58WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,323.76
2,273.70POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
384.89OPERATIONSOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
825.20OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,739.79
2,568.00OPERATIONSTRAININGHENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
2,568.00
25.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
534.38IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
315.00GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
825.97POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
29.67PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
1,730.02
88.27GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
62.76REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
212.68VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS
564.60PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
48.92WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
31.19WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
113.73SEWER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,122.15
315.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JEFFREY
315.00
100.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JENNIFER
100.00
600.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENTHRGREEN
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
600.00
447.54SPEC ASSMT CONSTRUCTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHUBER UNIVERSAL SERVICES LLC
447.54
1,652.60EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,652.60
102.00INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSESIAEI
102.00
125.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGICC
125.00
741.56WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEIMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS
741.56SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
741.56SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
741.55STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
2,966.23
60.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGIPMA-HR MINNESOTA
60.00
46.97PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
46.97
8.62PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S HARDWARE
15.26AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
23.88
300.00WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESJM CONSULTING LTD
300.00
1,017.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONJOHNSON, CARRIELEA
1,017.00
47.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEJONES, MICGUAL
47.00
16.23-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSKANTOLA PRODUCTIONS LLC
252.23PUBLIC WORKS G & A TRAINING
236.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
276.92EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z
276.92
2,131.25WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEKEYS WELL DRILLING CO
7,498.90WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
9,630.15
9,000.00PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKLM ENGINEERING INC.
9,000.00
2,194.50GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEKREMER SERVICES LLC
2,194.50
40.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGKUBE, CLARK
40.00
10.49HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLELAKE FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC
10.49
280.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLANG, LISA
280.00
516.49GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
1,128.94RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,645.43
1,807.72POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENTLASER TECHNOLOGY INC
1,807.72
2,295.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,295.00
153.44GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESLAWSON PRODUCTS INC
153.44
47,103.12IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
10,677.91TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
57,781.03
785.00SOFTBALLPROGRAM REVENUELONDEEN, DAVE
785.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
276.31-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC
535.33GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
259.02
420.00ATHLETIC CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMALONE, DANIEL
420.00
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMCMONIGAL ARCHITECTS LLC
225.00
207.86WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS
207.86
254.91OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSMETRO FIRE INC
254.91
427.50VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS
427.50
12,053.25INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
316,652.43OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
328,705.68
124.42WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
124.42
800.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTMID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS
800.00
114.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC REALTOR
114.00
438.30PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
438.30
25.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA CHAPTER IAAI
25.00
22,635.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH
22,635.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
30.00OPERATIONSTRAININGMINNESOTA STATE FIRE MARSHAL
30.00
150.00WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMN AWWA
150.00
146.78COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAININGMORRISON, GARY
146.78
812.50PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESMPCA
812.50
82.97PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.
82.97
285.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMULCAHY, KEVIN
285.00
25.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMUNICI-PALS
90.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
115.00
2,103.99PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
1,682.38GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,786.37
71.32WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSNATIONS TITLE AGENCY
71.32
500.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TRAININGNEW HORIZONS TWIN CITIES
500.00
10,500.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTNEXGEN UTILITY MANAGEMENT
19,567.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
30,067.00
44,091.76SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESNORTH AMERICAN SALT CO
44,091.76
156.84PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC
156.84
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
119.00SWEEPINGEQUIPMENT PARTSNORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT
119.00
500.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
500.00
45.57ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
6.81-HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
101.57GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
231.13POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
39.29POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
70.30OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
178.42INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
6.98HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
666.45
1,595.48INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
1,595.48
53.44PORTABLE TOILETS/FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
104.74OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
158.18
6,959.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS BAL S RETAINED PERCENTAGEOVERHEAD DOOR CO
6,959.00
48.26WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPATRICK, MIKE
22.79WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLS
71.05
760.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEPAUL LINOLEUM & CARPET CO
760.00
2,300.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
2,300.00
25.61POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESPETTY CASH
5.00POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
30.61
85.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGPIVEC, MICHAEL
85.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,143.01PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
1,143.01
362.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP.COM INC
362.00
150.76WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPOUND, BENJAMIN
150.76
49.30WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPRILL, SHARON
49.30
144.00ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
144.00
814.00DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPRISM EXPRESS MANAGER
814.00
194.48WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPRO TITLE OF MN LLC
194.48
6,625.00POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPSC ALLIANCE INC
6,625.00
126.11BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESPUMP & METER SERVICE
126.11
546.36WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESRAILROAD MANAGEMENT COMPANY II
546.36
107.63POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESREGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
107.63
3,725.30IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICERICOH USA INC
3,725.30
6.64-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSRIEDELL SHOES INC
4,731.19PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
4,724.55
3,329.56WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,329.56
14.56WARMING HOUSES GENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB
14.56
25.59INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESSANDUM, KATHERINE
25.59
371.31HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONSCHAAKE COMPANY, AJ
371.31
514.12PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
514.12
8.56HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESSCHNITKER, MICHELE
8.56
212.92FITNESS PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIESSCHRAMM, HOLLY
1,737.60FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,950.52
10.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS
10.00IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10.00FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
50.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10.00PARK AND REC G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
100.00
180.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSHRM
180.00
41.88WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSIEBENALER, DEB
41.88
1,287.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993
1,287.00
11.45OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESSTEMMER, LUKE
11.45
84.68WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTOLTMAN, SHARON
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
84.68
10,701.03PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSTONEBROOKE EQUIPMENT INC
10,701.03
107.89PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSTREICHER'S
107.89
2,250.00PE DESIGN GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
2,250.00
189.00SOLID WASTE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSWANA
189.00
496.33REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.
496.33
724.20GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTERMINIX INT
74.56BRICK HOUSE (1324)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
74.55WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
208.12BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,081.43
126.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTHOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT C
126.00
3,117.42PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA
3,117.42
39.48PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTRI STATE BOBCAT
39.48
1,916.52GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO
1,916.52
300.69OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (FIRE)
300.69
2,921.97POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)
957.88SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
826.21SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,557.00PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
208.87RESERVESOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
6,471.93
150.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
150.00
234.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
234.00
1,148.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTUS HEALTH WORKS MEDICAL GROUP
1,148.00
500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWUTKE, ALISON
500.00
7,006.16WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC
7,006.16
113.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM
113.00
74.18COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
74.18
638.01WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
638.01
49.00SOLID WASTE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSWASTE & RECYCLING NEWS
49.00
5,265.03SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELSWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
61,934.70SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
25,851.81SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
25,236.18SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
118,287.72
1,378.06REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIESWENGER CORP
1,378.06
780.99HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEWESTWOOD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD AS
780.99
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
54,735.10WESTWOOD VILLAS HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWESTWOOD VILLA ASSN
54,735.10
16,029.70GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
24.57OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
30,763.28PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,211.03PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
422.23WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
14,258.98ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
435,993.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
25,126.25WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,122.36REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,943.44SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
384.71STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
533,279.55
26,371.34PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
26,371.34
1,303.26PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYZIEGLER INC
1,303.26
573.92ORGANIZED REC G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGZIP PRINTING
573.92
Report Totals 1,792,998.96
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Conditional Use Permit – Calhoun Apartment Homes (4013 31st St W)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for Calhoun Apartment Homes, with conditions recommended by staff.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Is the proposed CUP consistent with the zoning ordinance and
the Comprehensive Plan?
SUMMARY: Requested is a CUP to construct a seven unit, two-story apartment building with
underground parking at 4013 31st St.
The subject lot is zoned R-4 Multiple-Family Residential, and it is guided Medium Density in the
Comprehensive Plan. The property is 12,197 square feet in area. The R-4 District density
allows up to eight units for this parcel, however, the applicant is requesting seven units. The
proposed CUP meets all zoning and comprehensive plan requirements.
The property is in the Triangle neighborhood, and located south of Highway 7, between
Inglewood Ave and Glenhurst Ave. The block it is located on has a mixture of similar sized
apartment/condo buildings, duplex/triplex and single family homes. It is directly adjacent to a
similar sized apartment building on the east and a single family home on the west. The single
family home to the west is owned by a person that intended to construct a small condominium
building around 2008.
Each unit in the seven unit apartment building is two stories and has direct access to the outside.
Six of the units have direct access from the unit into the underground parking. One unit does
not, and the occupant will have to exit the garage, and walk around to the front door of the
apartment unit.
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
Aerial Photo
Resolution
Planning Commission Minutes
Development Plans
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
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DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
Location:
The subject property is located at 4013 31st Street.
Existing Conditions:
The property is vacant. A single family home was removed by the applicant in November of
2012. The grade is relatively flat with the exception of a 4.5 foot grade change from the street up
to the highest point on the lot located at the front property line. There are two mature trees and a
several lilacs along the property side lines.
ZONING ANALYSIS:
Proposed Use:
The proposed use (seven unit apartment building) is allowed by Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
in the R4 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District. The apartment building is subject to
additional conditions, including architectural standards, a Designed Outdoor Recreation Area
(DORA), landscaping and sidewalks. As discussed below, the proposal meets these
requirements.
Density:
The property is 12,197 square feet in area (0.28 acres). The R-4 District allows up to 30 units
per acre. Given the lot size, the maximum density allowed for this parcel is eight units. The
applicant is requesting seven units.
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Exterior Building Materials:
At least 60% of each elevation
must be constructed using
Class 1 materials. The
proposed building materials are
stone, stucco, glass, and
cement siding. The stone,
stucco and glass are considered
to be Class I materials. Also,
cement siding can be used for
up to 10% of the required 60%
Class1 minimum as long as it is
lap siding.
The plan meets or exceeds the
requirements as follows:
Setbacks:
The required and proposed
setbacks for the proposed
building in the R4 Zoning
District are detailed in the
following table:
Height:
The maximum height in the R4 Zoning District is three stories or 40 feet in height, whichever is
less. The proposed height is 23 feet, 5 inches.
Parking:
City Code requires at least one parking space per bedroom. There are 13 bedrooms and 13
parking spaces. On-street parking is available; however, the south side of the street is posted for
no parking. A breakdown of the required and proposed parking is as follows:
Use Required Provided Met?
Multiple Dwelling
(13 bedrooms) 13 spaces 13 underground
Yes
North Elevation: Stone 23%
Windows 16%
Stucco 18%
Cement lap siding (10% max) 10%
Total Class 1: 67%
West Elevation: Stone 22%
Windows 21%
Stucco 20%
Cement lap siding (10% max) 10%
Total Class 1: 73%
East Elevation: Stone 20%
Windows 18%
Stucco 15%
Cement lap siding (10% max) 10%
Total Class 1: 63%
South Elevation: Stone 20%
Windows 18%
Stucco 15%
Cement lap siding (10% max) 10%
Total Class 1: 63%
Required Yards Min Required Provided
Front (North) 22 feet 23.1 feet
Side (West) 15 feet, 4 inches 15 feet, 4 inches
Side (East) 14 feet, 9 inches 14 feet, 9 inches
Rear (South) 25 feet 25 feet
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Landscaping
There are two existing over story trees on the site; both are proposed to be preserved. The
applicant is also proposing to plant 12 Spruce trees, for a total of 14 trees on site. City Code
requires a minimum of one tree per dwelling unit, or in this case, seven trees.
Four of the Spruce trees are proposed to be planted in the right-of-way. City Code does not
allow conifer trees, such as spruce, in the public right-of-way. Therefore, these four trees will be
replaced with a variety approved by the City Environmental Coordinator.
Utilities:
The Zoning Ordinance requires all utilities for new construction to be buried underground.
Grading and Stormwater
The property is relatively flat, and slopes slightly to the west and southwest. The proposed
grading plan will slightly modify the current grades to create the building pad; however the
existing drainage patterns will be maintained.
The applicant proposes two infiltration fields to control stormwater runoff, a small infiltration
field in the front yard on the northeast corner of the property, a second larger field along the rear
property line. These infiltration basins will contain and treat runoff from the property.
In addition to containing and treating runoff, the infiltration basins will capture runoff from the
building roof. The six inch roof drains will extend underground to larger 24-inch perforated
pipes located beneath these basins. The perforated pipes will allow the rooftop runoff to
infiltrate directly into the ground.
Additional permits from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will be required prior to
beginning construction on the site.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS:
Multiple-family dwellings are allowed in the R-4 Multiple-Family Residence Zoning District by
Conditional Use Permit. As part of the review, City Code requires that the proposal meet the
following conditions. Staff finds the plan meets the conditional use permit requirements.
1. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating
significant traffic on local residential streets.
The property is located one block south of County Road 25, which is classified as an arterial
roadway in the Comprehensive plan. There are other similar sized multiple-family dwellings
on this same block.
2. At minimum of 12% of the building lot shall be developed as Designed Outdoor
Recreation Area (DORA).
The site is approximately 12,278 square feet. 12% of the site is 1,473 square feet. The
proposal is showing a total of 4,000 square feet of DORA which represents 32% of the
property size. The DORA will be improved with sidewalk that circles the entire property and
connects eight outdoor patios. Seven of the patios are for private use, one for each resident.
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The eighth patio is for common use. There will also be a dog exercise area on the south side
of the property. Staff considers the private patios as part of the designed outdoor recreation
area because they are away from the apartment entrances and are not screened for privacy.
This open layout integrates the private spaces with the open walkway and creates an
opportunity for the residents to interact.
If the private patios were taken out of consideration, the site would still meet the DORA
requirement. The sidewalk and common patio equals2,801 square feet. In addition to the
DORA, the applicant is also providing a dog exercise area in the back of the property. This
open area is 780 square feet in area.
3. The minimum spacing between buildings shall be the average heights of the buildings.
There is only one building proposed, so this provision does not apply.
4. All buildings shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the curb line of
internal private roadways or parking lots.
The driveway extends directly from the street to the building, and there are no other
driveways or parking areas. Therefore, this provision does not apply.
5. If parking is accommodated on the required public or private road system, it must meet
minimum public street width requirements of this chapter to allow on-street parking.
On-street parking is allowed along 31st Street.
6. Sidewalks with a minimum width of five feet shall be provided along all sides of the lot
that abut a public street. Sidewalks shall also be provided between the public street
and parking areas to all building entrances.
A six foot wide sidewalk is proposed along 31st Street West.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:
A Public Hearing was conducted at the Planning Commission on March 6, 2013. No comments
were received. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit
(7-0 vote). Minutes are attached.
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Aerial Photo
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 36-166(d)(1) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN
APARTMENT BUILDING FOR PROPERTY ZONED R-4
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT
4013 31ST STREET WEST
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Andrew Brenner has made application to the City Council for a Conditional Use Permit
under Section 36-166(d)(1) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of
constructing a seven unit apartment building within a R-4 Multiple-Family Residential District
located at 4013 31st Street West for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
That part of Lots 14, 15, and 16, Block 6, Manhattan Park, Minneapolis, Minn.,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point 30
feet east from the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 5, Manhattan Park,
Minneapolis, Minn.; thence East 100 feet; thence South 120; thence West 100
feet; thence North 120 feet to place of beginning.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 13-12-CUP) and the effect of the proposed apartment building on the
health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated
traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use
on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that the apartment building will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion
nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and the proposed
apartment building is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
and the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 13-12-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of
the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Conditional Use Permit to permit a two-story, 7-unit apartment building at the location
described is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following
conditions:
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits incorporated
by reference herein.
2. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Official Exhibits.
3. All conditions for stormwater management shall be met.
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4. All necessary permits must be obtained, including from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
5. Prior to issuing the building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
a. 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, sidewalk, stormwater, and the
repair/cleaning of public streets and utilities.
b. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by the applicant and owner.
c. Park dedication in the amount of $9,000 be submitted.
d. Trail dedication in the amount of $1,350 be submitted.
6. The applicant shall comply with the following conditions during grading and stormwater
facility construction:
a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction
activity between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday, and 10:00
PM and 9:00 AM, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
b. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring properties.
c. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
d. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary in
order to mitigate the impact of excavation on surrounding properties.
7. All new utilities shall be buried.
8. The boulevard sidewalk is not allowed to be located adjacent to the street curb. It must be
setback to line-up with neighboring sidewalks.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee
of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval.
Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the
building or structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit.
Approval of a Building Permit, which may impose additional requirements.
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 April 1, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXCERPT OF OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 6, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit – Accede Townhomes
Location: 4013 31st Street West
Applicant: Andrew Brenner
Case No.: 13-12-CUP
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. The
Conditional Use Permit is requested to allow a two-story, seven unit apartment building
with underground parking.
Commissioner Person asked about the stormwater basins.
Mr. Morrison said that sometimes basins are allowed to overflow into the City system. In
this case, any water that infiltrates into the tile will go directly into the ground. Any
overflow water from the land itself will overflow to the curb of the street and then go into
the City system.
Commissioner Person noted there are a number of new trees on the south property line
right over the basin.
Mr. Morrison responded the concern with those trees is their continued survival in that
environment. As part of plan review the City’s Environmental Coordinator reviews the
type of trees that are being planted and gives recommendations for other varieties which
are better suited if necessary.
Commissioner Carper asked if the Designed Outdoor Recreational Area (DORA) would
include any places other than patio for recreation/playground equipment. He asked
where the nearest playground is located.
Mr. Morrison responded there isn’t recreation/playground equipment in the DORA.
There is a regional trail just to the south and the nearest playground is at Fern Hill Park to
the north.
Commissioner Morris said his understanding of the purpose of DORA is an area set aside
for all building residents to enjoy. This particular DORA includes sidewalks, individual
patios, a set of 7-steps, and ramped stairs. He said it is being overly generous to include
those items as DORA. These items are exclusive to the function of the building or
exclusive to specific units. He said he sees very little DORA in the proposal.
Mr. Morrison responded that the sidewalk/stairs provides connectivity. Typically private
decks are not counted in DORA because there is no connectivity. In this case, the patios
are separate from the building along the sidewalk. They provide an outdoor opportunity
for residents to meet.
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Commissioner Morris suggested giving a hard look to what is actually DORA functional
outdoor areas and be less generous in the inclusion of individual patios. He said the
sidewalk area provides open and free passage, but not as an outdoor recreation area. He
felt the inclusion was too broad to be called DORA.
Mr. Morrison commented that if the patios had been screened with fences to provide
privacy he would have been less apt to count it towards DORA. He added that DORA
specifically does not allow using storm water areas or steep slopes.
Commissioner Morris replied he would defer to the staff recommendation but he would
like the Commission to discuss DORA in the future.
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, said the DORA definition does
include sidewalk connections.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked the size of the adjacent lot.
Mr. Morrison said he believes the adjacent lot is roughly the same size as Mr. Brenner’s
property.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if there was a neighborhood meeting regarding
the project. She asked if there were any single family homes in the neighborhood.
Mr. Morrison responded that a neighborhood meeting was not held. A single family
home is located directly to the west.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if there were more descriptive plans to be
brought forward other than those the Commission received.
Mr. Morrison responded that staff asked for more architectural plans. The applicant
preferred not to provide them at this time and city code does not require them at this time.
The applicant will be required to provide architectural drawings when applying for
building permits.
The applicant, Andrew Brenner, stated that there is ample room on the site for DORA.
The front area includes a meeting area, which wasn’t used in the DORA calculation. The
rear corner of the lot is already designed for a dog area. He said those two areas alone
have enough square footage to meet the DORA criteria. He said the issue is to make
things good and logical. He went on to say if he had included those two areas he would
have had to take the retention ponds and made them obtrusive to the lot on the other side.
The retention ponds are long and skinny and soak up more rain water. They are
functional, good looking and good for the environment. Mr. Brenner said he could have
squashed those ponds down and met code but felt this was a better choice.
In responding to the concern about the drawings provided, Mr. Brenner stated that if he
had received funding like larger projects receive, he could have provided architectural
drawings. He said he’s on his own with limited resources. He said he has done
everything he could to provide the best information and meet code requirements.
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Mr. Brenner spoke about proximity to green space. He said the Midway Green is close,
Lake Calhoun is only six blocks away, and there is a large play area at Wolfe Park. Fern
Hill Park and Carpenter Park are both close.
Mr. Brenner stated that the name of the building has been changed from Accede
Townhomes to Calhoun Apartment Homes.
Mr. Brenner said he will be legally responsible for maintaining the water infiltration
beds.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said the Commission knows and understands the
constraints of developing a smaller project. She said in terms of plans she likes to see
what she is voting on. In this case she doesn’t know what the square footage is, the
amenities, or what the building will look like.
Mr. Brenner said better drawings were submitted but were not part of Commissioners’
packets.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the
Chair closed the public hearing.
Chair Robertson said he agreed with Commissioner Johnston-Madison’s remarks about
the plans submitted. He said everything explained sounds like it will be a great project
but it’s hard for him to make a decision because there is a huge lack of information. The
submission may meet the requirements for a CUP but there are certain things that need to
be worked through by an architect. The Chair went on to say there is a claim of 13
bedrooms and 13 parking spaces, neither which are indicated. The setbacks are based on
the building height. There is nothing which indicates design. He commented that it is a
tight site and he sees problems with accessibility. Solving those problems can affect
how the building ends up. An entry to the building isn’t indicated. The sketch shows a
door. Chair Robertson said the decision for the CUP is based on information that is
simply not there.
Chair Robertson said he has advocated for years that an applicant shouldn’t spend
thousands of dollars on color renderings for the Planning Commission. But enough
information needs to be presented so a decision can be made.
Mr. Brenner stated that he has submitted documentation to the city which states that
accessibility isn’t required for a 7 unit townhome. He said the city has received the
architectural drawings.
Commissioner Morris said comments about the plans weren’t directed to the applicant,
but to staff.
Ms. McMonigal noted that a CUP does require site design consistent with the design and
other requirements of site and landscape plans prepared by or under the direction of a
professional landscape architect or civil engineer registered in the state. She said plans
are expected to be as an architect would prepare them. The request may struggle further
as it goes to City Council.
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Mr. Brenner said the plans will be completed in time for City Council consideration.
Commissioner Morris made a motion recommending approval of the Conditional Use
Permit to allow a seven unit apartment building, subject to conditions included by staff.
Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Preliminary/Final Plat & PUD 3555 Hwy 100 (LA Fitness and Goodwill Store)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Belt Line Industrial
Park 3rd Addition with conditions recommended by staff.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development
(PUD) of Boardwalk Center with conditions recommended by staff.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Is the proposed plat and PUD consistent with the zoning and
subdivision ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan?
SUMMARY: Requested is a Preliminary and Final Plat to split an existing commercial lot into
two commercial lots. Also requested is a Preliminary and Final PUD to allow the LA Fitness
facility and the proposed Goodwill Store to operate as a PUD.
The subject lot is the existing LA Fitness p
roperty located at 3555 State Highway 100. It is zoned C-2 General Commercial, and it is
guided in the Comprehensive Plan as Commercial. The proposed plat and Goodwill store meets
all zoning and comprehensive plan requirements.
If approved, a new 1.54 acre commercial lot will be created adjacent to Highway 100 in an area
that is currently excess parking for the LA Fitness facility. LA Fitness will continue to operate
as it currently is on the remaining 5.47 acres, and a new 17,600 sf Goodwill store will be
constructed on the new lot.
The PUD will allow for the following efficiencies for LA Fitness and Goodwill:
1. Both can advertise on the same sign along Highway 100 even though the sign is located
solely on the proposed Goodwill lot.
2. Shared parking spaces and driveways.
3. Sharing the existing driveway accesses from both 35th Street and 36th Street so that new
driveways will not be required onto either street.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Location Map
Draft Resolutions
Planning Commission Minutes
Development Letter and Plans
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
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Title: Preliminary/Final Plat & PUD 3555 Hwy 100 (LA Fitness and Goodwill Store)
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on State Highway 100, and also fronts on
36th Street and 35th Street, in the Wolfe Park Neighborhood. The property was originally
developed as a car dealership, and was converted to a LA Fitness in 2009.
Plat Analysis:
The proposed plat increases the number of lots from one to two. The plat meets all zoning and
subdivision requirements. The existing lot is 7.01 acres. The proposed lot 1 (Goodwill) is 1.54
acres. The proposed lot 2 (LA Fitness) is 5.47 acres.
Existing Lot:
The existing lot is approximately 7.01 acres. It has three driveways onto public streets. The
main driveway is to 36th Street. This driveway is regulated by a stop light that also controls 36th
Street and Park Center Boulevard. The remaining two driveways are on 35th Street.
Proposed Lot 1:
Lot 1 is being created to facilitate the construction of a Goodwill store. The lot is located along
the west side of the existing parcel and takes up the entire State Highway 100 frontage. It also
has frontage on 36th Street and 35th Street. While this lot has frontage on three public streets,
driveway access is feasible
only on 35th Street. Access to
State Highway 100 is not
permitted, and access to 36th
Street is not feasible due to a
20 foot grade change from
36th Street to the existing
parking lot.
Proposed Lot 2:
Lot 2 is created for the LA
Fitness facility. It has street
frontage on 36th Street and
35th Street. It also has all
three of the existing
driveways.
Sidewalks:
The Subdivision Ordinance requires the installation of sidewalks when property is platted. The
proposed plat complies with this requirement. A sidewalk already exists along 36th Street and
the applicant is proposing to install a sidewalk along 35th Street.
Park Dedication:
Park dedication is required for the subdivision. The subdivision ordinance requires non-
residential properties to pay 0.05% of the land value. The property is valued at $4,913,000
which results in a $245,650 park dedication.
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Title: Preliminary/Final Plat & PUD 3555 Hwy 100 (LA Fitness and Goodwill Store)
PUD Analysis:
The PUD will be known as Boardwalk Center. It is requested so that the site can be developed in
a manner that provides efficient and shared access, parking, stormwater, and signage.
1. Shared access. Lot 1 is proposed for the construction of a new building to be occupied by
Goodwill. Technically this property could have a new and separate access to 35th Street.
However, sharing access and driveways with the existing LA Fitness allows the Goodwill
building to have access to 36th Street in addition to 35th Street, which it would not otherwise
have due to the 20-foot grade along 36th Street. The shared access will be protected by
easements.
2. Shared parking. The site (lots 1 and 2 combined) meets the required number of parking
spaces required for both uses. However, some of the required spaces for the Goodwill
building will be located on the LA Fitness property. The Goodwill use requires a minimum
of 71 parking spaces, however, only 45 spaces are proposed on its lot (Lot 1). The remaining
26 spaces are located on the LA Fitness property (Lot 2). The parking spaces and access to
them will be protected by cross easements.
3. Stormwater. The site does not currently have measures to improve stormwater quality or rate
control. Tanks will be installed under a section of the parking lot to provide significant
stormwater rate and quality control. Stormwater permits will be required from the City and
the Minnehaha Creek watershed district prior to issuance of permits.
4. Signage. City Code requires all signage to be located on the property where the use being
advertised is occurring. Currently, LA Fitness has a pylon sign on State Highway 100. If the
plat is approved, this sign would
be on Lot 1, which will be the
Goodwill property. City Code
would require this sign to come
down because it is located on a
different parcel than the LA
Fitness facility is. The PUD,
however, not only allows the LA
Fitness sign to continue to exist on
the Goodwill property, but it also
allows Goodwill to advertising on
the same sign. In the same
manner, the PUD also allows
Goodwill to advertise on a second
sign located on the LA Fitness
property at the driveway entrance
from 36th Street.
5. Building materials. City Code requires a minimum of 60% Class 1 materials on each
building elevation. As part of a PUD, however, buildings are encouraged to exceed the
standard architectural requirements. The proposed Goodwill building has 97% Class 1
materials on the north and west elevations (most visible from Highway 100). The remaining
two elevations have 87% Class 1 materials. The Class 1 materials are a combination of two
shades of brick, two shades of stucco and glass.
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Title: Preliminary/Final Plat & PUD 3555 Hwy 100 (LA Fitness and Goodwill Store)
Zoning Review:
1. Setbacks. The required and
proposed setbacks for the
proposed building in the C-2
Zoning District are detailed in the
following table:
2. Height. The maximum height in the C-2 Zoning District is six stories or 75 feet in height,
whichever is less. The proposed height is 20 feet, 27 feet at the entrance parapet.
3. Parking. Given the LA Fitness and Goodwill uses, the zoning ordinance requires a minimum
of 327 parking spaces. The PUD proposes a total of 362 parking spaces; therefore the
application exceeds the minimum code requirement. As noted above, however, 26 of the
Goodwill spaces are located on the LA Fitness property which is acceptable through the PUD
process.
4. Goodwill drop-off. The Goodwill building includes a drop-off site where residents can drive
their vehicle up to the back door for unloading by staff. The drop-off area is located within
an enclosed area. So customers will drive into the drop-off area, unload, then drive out the
other side. The area will be secured by closing overhead doors when the business is closed.
5. Pedestrian access. Pedestrian access is provided to the LA Fitness property by way of a
sidewalk along 36th Street. A private sidewalk extends from the 36th Street sidewalk to the
front door of the LA Fitness building.
Pedestrian access will be improved by adding a public sidewalk along 35th Street, and a
private sidewalk that connects the 35th Street sidewalk to the front door of the LA Fitness
building. Pedestrian access will be further improved by creating a pedestrian sidewalk and
walkway from the front door of LA Fitness to the front door of the Goodwill building,
thereby completing a pedestrian connection from Goodwill to both 35th Street and 36th Street.
The 35th Street connection is important as the Beltline Industrial Park transitions into the
transit oriented Business Park district, which is expected to be more pedestrian oriented.
6. Landscaping. Much of the required landscaping is already in place. The site, however, was
a car dealership before LA Fitness began operating, and therefore, has a very large parking
lot with very little landscaping. Additional landscaping was installed when the property
converted from a dealership to the fitness center, however, much of the large parking lot was
not brought up to current landscaping standards.
The new Goodwill store will replace most of the non-conforming parking lot. New
landscaping will be installed around the perimeter of the building and in five new landscaped
traffic islands. A sixth landscaped island will be installed in the northeast corner of the LA
Fitness property.
7. Utilities. The Zoning Ordinance requires all utilities for new construction to be buried
underground.
Required
setbacks
Min Required Provided
Front (West) 5 feet 34 feet
Side (North) 15 feet 173feet
Side (South) 15 feet 34 feet
Rear (East) None required 5 feet
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8. Grading and Stormwater. The plan to contain stormwater in tanks under the parking lot was
reviewed by the City Engineering Dept., and determined to meet City requirements. The
plan will also be reviewed by the Minnehaha Creek watershed district, and permits will have
to be issued by the watershed prior to the City issuing building permits.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:
A Public Hearing was conducted at the Planning Commission on March 6, 2013. Some
comments were received. A question was asked about traffic generated by the Goodwill store.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary/final plat (5-0 vote).
Excerpt of minutes are attached.
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Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL PARK 3RD ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. 7 & 41, LLC & 7 & 41 Crossings Center, LTD owner of the land proposed to be
platted as Belt Line Industrial Park 3rd Addition have submitted an application for approval of
preliminary and final plat of said subdivision 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 1 and 4, Block 3, Belt Line Industrial Park, except therefrom Parcel 1 as set
out on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 27-11
Document No. 4818930 and as acquired under Final Certification Document No.
5825268.
Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Belt Line Industrial Park 3rd
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, provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the
opinion of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following
conditions:
a. Prior to issuing the plat, the following conditions shall be met:
1) Copies of the stormwater, signage, access and parking easements shall
be provided to the City. The easements shall be recorded with the plat.
2) Park dedication shall be submitted to the City in the amount based on
the land value as determined by the City Assessor. The park
dedication required based on current land value is $245,650.
b. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per
violation of any condition of this approval.
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.
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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 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 April 1, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OF BOARDWALK CENTER UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF
THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOCATED AT 3555 STATE HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit
Development (PUD) was received on January 22, 2013 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Preliminary and Final PUD at the
meeting of March 6, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary and
Final PUD on a 7-0 vote with all members present voting in the affirmative, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff reports, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Oppidan Holdings, LLC has made application to the City Council for a Planned
Unit Development under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within the C-2
General Commercial district located at 3555 State Highway 100 South for the legal description
as follows, to-wit:
Lots 1 and 4, Block 3, Belt Line Industrial Park, except therefrom Parcel 1 as set out
on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 27-11 Document
No. 4818930 and as acquired under Final Certification Document No. 5825268.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 13-09-PUD) and the effect of the proposed PUD on the health, safety and
welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the
effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive
Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The City Council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, or general welfare of the community nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements
will it cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding
property values. The Council has also determined that the proposed PUD is in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and that the
requested modifications comply with the requirements of Section 36-367(b)(5). The specific
modifications include:
a. Allowing signage to be co-located on one sign located on Lot 1, Block 1, Belt
Line Industrial Park 3rd Addition.
b. Allowing shared parking.
c. Allowing shared access to the properties from public streets.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 13-09-PUD are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
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Conclusion
The Final Planned Unit Development at the location described is approved based on the findings
set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Final PUD official
exhibits.
2. All conditions for stormwater management shall be met.
3. All necessary permits must be obtained, including from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
4. Prior to issuing the building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
a. 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, sidewalk, stormwater, and the
repair/cleaning of public streets and utilities.
b. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by the applicant and owner.
c. Copies of executed and recorded stormwater, signage, access and parking easements shall
be provided to the City.
5. The applicant shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction
activity between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, and 10:00
PM and 9:00 AM, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
b. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring properties.
c. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
d. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary in
order to mitigate the impact of excavation on surrounding properties.
6. All new utilities shall be buried.
7. Up to 100 square feet of signage is permitted on each side of the two-sided freestanding sign
on Highway 100.
8. Up to 40 square feet of signage is permitted on each side of the two-sided freestanding sign
on 36th Street.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750
per violation of any condition of this approval.
Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, the City will require execution of a
development agreement as a condition of approval of the Preliminary and Final PUD. The
development agreement shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and
necessary. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the development agreement.
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 April 1, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXCERPT OF OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 6, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer,
Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Gary Morrison, Meg McMonigal, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2013
Commissioner Carper moved approval of the minutes of February 20, 2013.
Commissioner Morris seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0-3
with Commissioners Johnston-Madison, Kramer and Shapiro abstaining.
3. Public Hearings
B. Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development
Location: 3555 State Highway 100 South
Applicant: Oppidan Holdings
Case No.: 13-08-S, 13-09-PUD
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He explained
that the plat would divide the existing parcel into two lots. The vacant Lot 1 parcel
would be developed with a new Goodwill store. Lot 2 would contain the existing LA
Fitness facility. The PUD would accommodate both the existing LA Fitness and the
Goodwill store in a planned development with shared parking, access and signage.
Commissioner Carper asked where the public transportation stops close to the site are
located.
Mr. Morrison responded a stop is located right across the street to the south.
Commissioner Kramer asked if the drive-through at the back of building fronting Hwy.
100 would be an eyesore.
Mr. Morrison showed the elevation viewpoint going north on Hwy. 100 remarking that it
would be hard to see the building. He added that all building materials will be Class I
and the site will be landscaped.
Ms. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, noted that the site is tucked into a hill
and the southwest corner along Hwy. 100 won’t be too visible.
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Mr. Morrison said the back of the building is more on the 36th St. side and a little bit east
towards LA Fitness.
Chair Robertson said the building will be prominent on Hwy. 100 and he asked about the
rooftop view from the freeway. He spoke about the Hwy. 100 Visual Quality Committee
looking at artistic qualities of bridges and retaining walls.
Mr. Morrison said the rooftop equipment will be painted to blend in with the roof.
Commissioner Person asked about traffic flow and the drop off lane. He asked how
much of the material dropped off stays on site.
Mr. Morrison said the drop off/stacking lane can handle many vehicles before it would
interfere with traffic flow on the site. He added that a possible development at this parcel
was taken into consideration in recent traffic studies of the Park Center Blvd. area. He
said the applicant could discuss operations of Goodwill.
Jay Moore, Oppidan Holdings, representing Goodwill, said this development would be
the sixth Goodwill store Oppidan has developed. He said Goodwill is a very solid tenant
and a great member of communities. He said the stacking lane is quite substantial. He
said Goodwill disposes of very little material. Their mission is to use as much material as
possible or pass it on to other vendors. Mr. Moore spoke about the Class I building
materials and the site being tucked into the hill from Hwy. 100 view.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing.
Steve Raymer, Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, 3517 Raleigh, said he attended the
meeting to see where the building would be located and he didn’t expect to speak. But
regarding traffic, he said the entrance from Park Center off of 36th is a left turn lane at the
light. There is a steep drop into the lot and he anticipated a lot of the big trucks would be
reluctant to make the steep drop and sharp turn and will probably go up to Raleigh, the
next block. He said there has been an increase of traffic with the post office. Many times
he has seen someone come down Raleigh wanting to make a left on 36th and it is tough.
He asked if there are plans to put a light in at 36th.
Ms. McMonigal responded there are no plans to put a light at that location.
Chair Roberts said the whole Belt Line area is under study in connection with LRT.
The Chair closed the public hearing as no one else was present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Morris made a motion recommending approval of the Preliminary and
Final Plat and approval of the Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote
of 7-0.
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GOODWILL
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Discussion Item: 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Former McGarvey Coffee Property Redevelopment Proposal
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action required at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The purpose of this Special Study Session is to provide the
City Council with an update on a redevelopment proposal for the former McGarvey Coffee
property and adjacent EDA property; and, to provide the City Council with an opportunity to
provide input on the direction of the future land uses of these properties. Additionally, input is
needed as whether the EDA would be willing to sell its property at 5925 Highway 7 as part of
the proposed redevelopment and whether it would be willing to consider providing financial
assistance to facilitate the redevelopment of these sites.
SUMMARY: Main Street Companies proposes to raze the former manufacturing facility on the
former McGarvey site and replace it with a multi-family residential development. The proposed
building would be 4 stories tall consisting of 103 market rate units and feature underground
structured parking.
It also proposes to purchase the EDA property immediately to the west and construct a small
mixed use building on the site. The structure would consist of approximately 8,000 SF of
groundfloor commercial space and three floors of market rate apartments above. Altogether
there would be 48 residential units and the building would feature both surface and underground
structured parking.
The above projects would both require land use reguidance and rezoning in order to proceed.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Main Street Companies would be required
to purchase the EDA property at a market rate. In order for the developer to fully implement its
redevelopment plans it is likely that it may request tax increment assistance for the building
demolition and site preparation costs related to the former McGarvey property.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and
diverse housing stock.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Preliminary Site Plan & Building Concepts
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, EDA Executive Deputy Director, and Deputy City Manager
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 2) Page 2
Title: Former McGarvey Coffee Property Redevelopment Proposal
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: Approximately a year ago, parent company Sara Lee closed its local
McGarvey Coffee plant located at 5707 Highway 7. The 27,075 SF manufacturing facility
employed 22 workers. In August of 2012, Main Street Companies, a local owner of several
apartment buildings in the Twin Cities area, purchased the 4.4 acre property with the intent of
redeveloping it into a multi-family residential development.
The EDA owns the narrow, vacant property located at 5925 Highway 7 just to the west. It was
acquired in 2004 to aid in the construction of the Highway 7/Wooddale Avenue interchange
project. Today, upon completion of that project, approximately 42,000 SF remains of the
original property and is available for redevelopment. The property is immediately north of the
future Wooddale Avenue SWLRT station. It has been anticipated that once plans for that station
became firm, the EDA would market the site for a small, transit oriented, office development.
CURRENT PROPOSAL: Main Street Companies proposes to raze the former manufacturing
facility on the former McGarvey site and replace it with a multi-family residential development.
The proposed building would be 4 stories tall consisting of 103 market rate units and feature
underground structured parking. The developer plans to take advantage of the site’s immediate
proximity to the Southwest Bike Trail and develop a project with a specific focus on tenants who
desire to live next to and use the bike trail. The developer intends to include an area on the
groundfloor of the building for bicycle access, maintenance and storage.
It also proposes to purchase the adjacent EDA property and construct a small mixed use building
on the site. It would consist of approximately 8,000 SF of groundfloor commercial space and
three floors of market rate apartments above. Altogether there would be 48 residential units and
the building would feature both surface and underground structured parking.
Together the two projects would be called Greenway Depot.
PRESENT CONSIDERATIONS: The above projects require a policy discussion with the City
Council as they would require a formal change to the land use section of the Comprehensive
Plan. In the Elmwood Area Land Use, Transit & Transportation Study completed in February
2003, it states:
If and when redevelopment of the McGarvey Coffee site occurs, this parcel should be
redeveloped to a residential density consistent with Cityscape Apartments. Its building
quality, site development and overall appearance should meet or surpass the Cityscape site.
In that same study the EDA’s property was recommended for low-density office such as
professional office or services. Building design and finish were regarded as important given the
gateway nature of the property into the Elmwood area. As a result, it is guided as Office in the
current Comprehensive Plan. The site currently is zoned Industrial because that was its prior
use. Recently, the City has received inquiries about this property as a location for potential
medical office uses as well.
In the most recently adopted Comprehensive Plan the property was guided Business Park
consistent with the majority of land uses along the south side of the Highway 25/7 corridor. This
was done in an effort to better meet market conditions and to preserve properties for the city’s
employment base. This new land use also allows for greater flexibility, intensity, and density in
areas near the future light rail stations.
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Title: Former McGarvey Coffee Property Redevelopment Proposal
Both the McGarvey property and the EDA property are currently zoned Industrial which is no
longer market supportable. These sites should be rezoned to another designation regardless of
this latest proposal.
In order for the proposed Greenway Depot project to proceed it would require City Council
consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, a Rezoning, and a PUD.
If the current Comprehensive Plan-designated-land uses for the McGarvey Coffee and EDA
properties were retained, likely redevelopment scenarios would envision a 30,000 to 40,000 SF
single story, office showroom on the McGarvey property and a 6,000 to 8,000 SF single story
office building on the EDA property. The rationale for retaining these land uses would be
employment base preservation. When a development proposal of this type would surface for
these sites is unpredictable.
From a property tax base perspective, the projects proposed by Main Street Companies would
result in substantially more tax capacity than the current land uses allowed under the
Comprehensive Plan In addition, the EDA property, which is currently tax exempt, would
convert to taxable and since it lies within the Elmwood TIF District, any tax revenues generated
on that property could be applied to funding infrastructure improvements within the district.
Main Street Companies would be required to purchase the EDA property at a market rate. In
order for the developer to fully implement its redevelopment plans it is likely that it may request
tax increment assistance for the building demolition and site preparation costs related to the
former McGarvey property.
NEXT STEPS: Staff would like direction as to whether the current land uses for the above
properties should be maintained, or whether it would be willing to consider the alternative land
uses discussed above that would allow the proposed projects to move forward. Decisions
expected this summer/fall regarding the P.E. for SWLRT including freight rail will likely
influence the opportunities and designs for these sites as well. If the Council were willing to
entertain these proposed land use changes next steps would include the following:
1. Further refinement of redevelopment concepts
2. Apply for Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning (these can occur concurrently)
a. Staff review
b. Neighborhood meeting(s)
c. Planning Commission
d. City Council
3. Apply for PUD
a. Staff review
b. Potentially another neighborhood meeting(s)
c. Planning Commission
d. City Council
4. Traffic Study (to be conducted prior to formal consideration of the above actions).
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Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Written Report: 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report and Goals
RECOMMENDED ACTION: This report summarizes work performed by the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission (“PRAC”) in 2012 and outlines the intentions of PRAC for
work to be performed in 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Are the actions of the PRAC in alignment with the expectations
of the City Council? Does the City Council wish to meet with PRAC to discuss the annual report
and work plan?
SUMMARY: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission considers matters pertaining to
long-range park and recreation plans and may offer recommendations in new development areas
in relation to park and recreation space. The City Council may request the Commission to study
and advise on other related items. The Commission consists of seven regular members and one
voting youth member. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
In accordance with Council policy, the 2012 Year End Report and 2013 Work Plan are attached
in full for City Council review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: PRAC 2012 Year End Report
PRAC 2013 Work Plan
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 3) Page 2
Title: Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report and Goals
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (“PRAC”)
2012 Year End Report
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Purpose:
The Commission shall study and consider all phases of public parks and recreation and
recommend to the City of St. Louis Park and Independent School District #283 a park and public
recreation program which best meets the needs of all residents of St. Louis Park.
2012 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Tom Worthington, City Representative, Chair
George Hagemann, City Representative, Vice Chair
James Beneke, School Representative
Sophia Flumerfelt, Student Representative
George Foulkes, School Representative
Sarah Foulkes, City Representative
Elizabeth Griffin, City Representative
Kirk Hawkinson, City Representative
Parks and Recreation Department Staff
Cindy Walsh, Director
Rick Beane, Park Superintendent
Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent
Jason Eisold, Rec Center Manager
Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager
Craig Panning, Manager of Buildings and Structures
Jim Vaughan, Environmental Coordinator
Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
2012 Highlights
Youth Association and city organization representatives attended Commission meetings and
provided updates from their associations or organizations. Ideas to foster better relationships
with participants, other associations and the city were also discussed. In 2012, the Commission
met with the Lacrosse Association, Baseball Association, Basketball Association, Hockey
Association, and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Commission members reviewed the Minnehaha Creek corridor and the potential expanding of
the corridor to provide additional green space around the creek from Meadowbrook to Louisiana
Avenue. The annual Minnehaha Creek cleanup was held on Saturday, April 21. The Commission
and other volunteers cleaned up the creek area by Breamer Bank and the Knollwood canoe
landing area.
The Community Recreation Facilities Task Force continued their study of a potential
Community Center. The Commission joined the Task Force on a tour of other facilities on
February 26, 2012 and was kept apprised of various aspects of the project throughout the year.
The Commission hosted a joint meeting with the Community Education Advisory Council on
April 18, 2012. Staff from the Parks and Recreation Department, along with Community
Education, provided the Commission and Council overviews of their specific areas. Both groups
continued the discussion with ideas of joint programming – what is currently undertaken and
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Title: Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report and Goals
what could be done jointly in the future. The two groups agreed to meet annually for the benefit
of both organizations.
Westwood Hills Nature Center provided a tour of the new pond and waterfall area for the
Commission members. The Commission was informed of the process of the project, along with
potential programming the pond and waterfall area have created for residents.
Parks and Recreation staff presented “Tobacco-Free Parks” policy to the Commission in
September, 2012. After facts were provided and discussion took place, the Commission voted to
recommend the policy be presented to the City Council. The Council passed the policy.
Members of the community proposed the City name the field at Dakota Park Derrick Keller
field. Derrick Keller, a young man from St. Louis Park, passed away after a courageous battle
with leukemia. Derrick was an upstanding mentor and volunteer in the community. The
Commission recommended acceptance of the proposal which was then approved by the City
Council January 7, 2013.
Commission members continue to review and discuss art pieces and proposals throughout the
city.
Throughout the year, staff presented and discussed Capital Improvement Projects with the
Commission.
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 3) Page 4
Title: Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report and Goals
2013 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
George Hagemann, City Representative, Chair
James Beneke, School Representative, Vice Chair
Sophia Flumerfelt, Student Representative
George Foulkes, School Representative
Sarah Foulkes, City Representative
Elizabeth Griffin, City Representative
Kirk Hawkinson, City Representative
Tom Worthington, City Representative
2013 Goals
American’s with Disabilities Act Compliance: Involvement in the review of park sites and
movement to comply with applicable codes, laws and design guidelines pertaining to
accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Athletic Association Relationship: Invite each association to their monthly meetings to
continue a positive relationship.
Community Education Advisory Commission (CEAC): Host a joint meeting with CEAC to
explore common goals.
Commissions: Meet with other commissions as appropriate.
Community Recreation Facility: Involvement in the ongoing exploration of a city recreation
facility.
Environmental Stewardship: Connect people in the community with emphasis on
environmental items such as organizing the annual Minnehaha Creek Clean up and buckthorn
removal. Discuss environmental issues as they arise.
Park User Group Relationship: Assist in facilitating interested groups and other park and
recreation users (i.e. Friends of the Arts, Off-Leash Dog Park users, Historical Society, etc.).
Police Advisory Commission: Jointly explore projects such as smoking in the park ban,
standardize rules for bike crossings, keeping park restrooms open, etc. [Mr. Hagemann,
Spokesperson]
Recreation Resources: Invite Council to participate in exploring the city’s recreation
resources via a bike ride.
Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Serve an appreciation luncheon for staff.
Trails and Sidewalks: Be involved in the further study and exploration of trails and sidewalks
in the City to further the desires of the residents as stated in the Community Recreation
Study.
2013 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission Work Plan
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Written Report: 4
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Police Advisory Commission (PAC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with
the 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan prepared by the Police Advisory Commission
(PAC).
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Are the actions of the PAC in alignment with the expectations
of the City Council?
SUMMARY: Per Council policy the 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan are being
submitted for Council review. The report highlights activities of the Police Advisory
Commission in 2012 and provides a work plan for 2013.
The main purposes of the Police Advisory Commission are as follows:
1) Enhance the awareness of the police department’s capabilities and services.
2) Provide an opportunity for citizen involvement in police services.
3) Promote exchange between the police department and the community.
Next Steps: Does the City Council wish to meet with representatives of the PAC to discuss the
annual report and work plan?
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: PAC 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
Prepared by: Mike Harcey, Lieutenant
Reviewed by: John Luse, Chief of Police
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4) Page 2
Title: Police Advisory Commission (PAC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
2012 ANNUAL REPORT
During 2012, the Police Advisory Commission participated in the following activities:
In partnership with the Human Rights Commissioners, several PAC Commissioners staffed a
booth at the Children First Ice Cream Social. Commissioners made available informative
pamphlets to the public about Traffic Safety (cut-through traffic, speeding…) and Current Road
Construction Projects; also available were child and bike safety guides and information regarding
the police department. Furthermore, this function allowed PAC and HRC Commissioners an
opportunity to get to know one other and the activities of each Commission.
In an effort to work more closely with the Human Rights Commission on police related issues,
former PAC Commissioner Rashmi Seneviratine, and now HRC Commissioner, attended several
PAC meetings. HRC Commissioner Seneviratine provided updates on the HRC Anti-bullying
campaign they are working on. DARE Officer Havlik is a member of the Anti-bullying
committee representing the police department.
Several Commissioners were involved with the Department’s National Night Out.
Commissioners rode with officers to block parties and also helped organize or host block parties
in their neighborhood. Commissioners were also involved in a police officer hiring process and a
Sergeant promotional process during 2012. Commissioners Smith and Holm served on interview
panels of 50 Officer candidates and 9 Sergeant candidates.
Commissioner Widmer has been attending the city staff Traffic Advisory Meetings. The Traffic
Advisory group is comprised of members of the Public Works, Community Development, and
Police Departments. The group meets monthly to discuss traffic related issues within the
community. Commissioner Widmer reported to the Traffic Advisory group that the Commission
discussed and passed a motion recommending the Traffic Advisory group explore changing
Oxford Street in front of Fire Station 1 from a one way street to a two way street in order to
improve citizen access to the fire station.
PAC members have assisted in content development of several Public Service Announcement
videos to be aired on the Inside the Park Community Television and at other times throughout
the day on local cable access channel. These videos are designed to bring heightened awareness
to community members of police related matters. We have received a commitment from
Communications Coordinator Jamie Zwilling that staff would be working with Commissioners
to move production forward.
In 2011 Commissioners worked closely with Cornerstone in creating a Domestic Violence
Education and Information program. In 2012, with the assistance of city staff the Commission
produced domestic violence awareness posters which continue to be distributed to public entities
within the city. The design work done by Program Producer Misty Lewis received an Award of
Merit for Visual Design from the Minnesota Association of Government Communications. We
believe this project has enhanced the relationship between the city and Cornerstone and provided
information on valuable resources available to the community.
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 4) Page 3
Title: Police Advisory Commission (PAC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
The Sixth Annual St. Louis Park Crime Prevention Fund Golf Tournament was held on
September 7th, 2012. It was another successful year, earning $3,559.65 dollars for the Crime
Prevention Fund. The goal of the tournament is to bring the business community together with
the police department for a day of fun and recreation, and to raise funds for the Crime Prevention
Fund. We would not be able to do this without the support of our local businesses. PAC will
continue with this effort in 2013 and plan to publicize the event in early 2013. Your participation
and promotion is welcomed.
2013 WORK PLAN
The 2013 Work Plan for the PAC is as follows:
• Continue to support and attend the Children First Ice Cream Social, Community Open
House, and National Night Out with the goal of providing information to the public about
the police department and the commission.
• Work with the HRC on producing an anti-bullying program.
• Produce quarterly public safety information programs for the Inside the Park Community
TV or other media streams.
• Continue the Annual St. Louis Park Police Department Crime Prevention Crime Fund
Golf Tournament, with the goal of increasing participation.
• Complete the distribution of the Domestic Violence Awareness poster project.
• Explore additional opportunities to build trust with the community.
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Written Report: 5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with
the Human Rights Commission 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Are the actions of the HRC in alignment with the expectations
of the City Council?
SUMMARY: Per Council policy the 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan are being
submitted for Council review. The report highlights activities of the Human Rights Commission
in 2012 and provides a work plan for 2013.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: HRC 2012 Annual Report
2013 Work Plan
Prepared by: Marney Olson, Community Liaison
Reviewed by: John Luse, Chief of Police
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 5) Page 2
Title: Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
2012 ANNUAL REPORT
The Human Rights Commission Mission: The purpose of the Human Rights Commission shall
be to advise the city council in its efforts to ensure all citizens protection of their human rights
and full and equal opportunity for participation in the affairs of this community. The
commission assists individuals and groups in cultivating a community that embraces principles
of equity and respect for all of its citizens.
Anti-Bullying Focus: The Human Rights Commission identified bullying as a focus for
2012/2013. In 2012, the HRC partnered with the school district’s DPAC (District Parent
Advisory Council) and formed the Joint City-School Anti-Bullying Task Force. The
objectives/goals of the task force are:
• Develop common language around bullying
• Educate and build awareness in community members about existing resources
• Develop a positive culture to reduce bullying behavior
• Create an environment that allows for the continuation of St. Louis Park as one of the 100
Best Communities for Young People, as defined by America’s Promise, the Alliance for
Youth
• What this is NOT = Policy Change!
One of the first tasks of the task force was to define bullying and the definition the task force is
using is as follows:
Definition: Bullying is behavior that is intentional, repetitive and hurtful resulting in an
imbalance of power.
Such behavior may include, but is not limited to:
• Direct: physical, verbal, written
• Indirect: social isolation, intimidation, exclusion, gestures
• Cyberbullying: direct or indirect via technology
October 28, 2012 the HRC and the anti-bullying task force presented a community viewing of
the documentary Minnesota Nice? at the Sabes Jewish Community Center. Minnesota Nice? is a
documentary highlighting the bullying and suicide epidemic plaguing Minnesota Public Schools.
The documentary aimed at bringing light to a subject that some say has been ignored for the past
few years by Minnesota’s State Government and school administration. The documentary was
written, produced and directed by Alec Fischer, a 2012 graduate of Edina High School. Alec
Fischer was present at the community viewing and held a discussion with the audience following
the film.
Winter 2012/2013 the HRC and anti-bullying task force sponsored an “Upstander” poster
contest. An upstander is a person who takes action, particularly when the easiest or most
acceptable course is to do nothing. All age ranges from kindergarten to senior citizens
participated in the poster contest. Winning posters will be featured in the 2013/2014 City-School
Calendar and displayed at the Children First Ice Cream Social along with other select posters.
Community Involvement: In partnership with the Police Advisory Commission (PAC), the
HRC staffed a booth at the 2012 Children First Ice Cream Social. Commissioners distributed
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Title: Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
HRC brochures, the Diversity Lens magnet and brochure, and other human rights related
materials. In addition to outreach to the residents, this function also allowed PAC and HRC
Commissioners an opportunity to get to know one another and the activities of each
Commission.
Police Advisory Commission: Former PAC Commissioner Rashmi Seneviratne, who is now a
Human Rights Commissioner, attended several PAC meetings to provide updates on the HRC
Anti-Bullying campaign and other work of the HRC. She also would report back to the HRC on
what PAC was working on in 2012.
Bias/Hate Crimes: The HRC reviews all Bias/Hate Crimes and responds to the victims with a
letter and HRC brochure when appropriate.
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 5) Page 4
Title: Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Work Plan
Human Rights Commission
2013 Work Plan
Mission: The purpose of the human rights commission shall be to advise the city council in its
efforts to ensure all citizens protection of their human rights and full and equal opportunity for
participation in the affairs of this community. The commission assists individuals and groups in
cultivating a community that embraces principles of equity and respect for all of its citizens.
Bullying - The HRC plans to continue to partner with the School District on the Joint City-
School Anti-Bullying Task force through the summer of 2013. The task force is planning to
continue to educate and address the issue of bullying in our community by:
• Featuring the “Upstander” poster contest winners in the 2013/2014 City/School Calendar.
• Feature the “Upstander” posters at the Children First Ice Cream Social
• Host a community viewing of the movie “Bully” in late summer/early fall.
HRC Participation in Community Events:
• In 2013, the HRC plans to partner with and participate in existing community events
including:
o Children First Ice Cream Social
o National Night Out
o Other events as appropriate
Vision St. Louis Park – The Diversity Lens
• Continue to use the Diversity Lens as a tool at community events to talk to residents
about the Human Rights Commission and Diversity.
Connecting with our community and surrounding communities
• Partner with other boards and commissions as appropriate, particularly the Police
Advisory Commission.
• Connect with local (metro & state) Human Rights Commissions
Ongoing Commission Work
• Respond to bias crimes as they occur in partnership with the Police Department
• Select annual Human Rights Award winner(s) for St. Louis Park
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Written Report: 6
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Community Center Process Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
BACKGROUND: Following Council approval at the December 10, 2012 Study Session, staff
solicited proposals, interviewed consultants and hired a consultant to assist in the further
assessment of the program content, the undertaking of a detailed site(s) analysis, and the task of
estimating expected capital and operational costs.
Request for Proposals were sent out and four consulting firms were interviewed. Hammel, Green
and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA) was selected as the consultant to assist in the further assessment of
a community center.
Using criteria the Task Force submitted the consultant will consider the following sites:
1. The Rec Center / Melrose EDI area (there are a couple of scenarios using both sites to
make it work);
2. Southwest quadrant/corner of Highway 100 and West 36th Street; and
3. Carpenter Park.
As previously discussed with the Council, the Carpenter Park site is a viable option from a traffic
flow perspective only if Raleigh Avenue becomes a through street that connects to CASH 25.
TIMELINES: Staff has begun work with HGA. We anticipate meeting with the Council at one
of their May meetings to check-in on the programing of a building and space requirements. A
final report will be presented to Council at the end of July.
Staff is assuming that any facility that is built would include public art and adhere to high
architectural design standards. Although this next step would not be the final design, staff will be
able to give the City Council cost estimates for the capital costs as well as the operational costs
following this phase of planning. Building floor plans and draft concepts for how the building
may look will also be presented in July.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of this phase of planning has been
budgeted in the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget as well as the Park Improvement Fund.
The City will enter into a contract with HGA at a not to exceed amount of $ 44,650.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
Prepared by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Meeting: Special Study Session
Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
Written Report: 7
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWRLT) Housing Inventory Study
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY:
In 2012, a Southwest Corridor-wide Housing Inventory was initiated through a contract with
Maxfield Research Inc. The study was funded through a Corridors of Opportunity Local
Implementation Capacity grant and Hennepin County funds to provide a housing inventory for
the areas surrounding the 17 proposed transit stations along the Southwest Light Rail Transit
Corridor (SWLRT) and along the rail corridor. Housing inventory research was completed
corridor-wide and at the half-mile, one-mile, and two-mile radii from each station.
The outcome of the analysis is intended to provide Hennepin County and the Southwest LRT
Community Works Project with a baseline housing inventory and demographic/economic profile
that will enhance local and regional housing goals and policies as identified in the Corridors of
Opportunity (CoO). The Southwest Corridor-wide Housing Inventory is meant to establish the
starting point for the broader Southwest Corridor Housing Strategy to help achieve a full range
of housing choices along the corridor, while simultaneously providing input to the Southwest
Transitional Station Area Action Plans (TSAAP). Future housing strategy tasks include market
feasibility and accessibility, gap analysis, and strategy/goals that will be completed at later dates.
Future phases will build upon the housing inventory and provide detailed recommendations
related to housing strategy and goals.
Oversight and review of the Housing Inventory and future housing tasks is being conducted by
the Southwest LRT Housing Committee. Facilitation of the committee is being conducted by
Hennepin County and the Urban Land Institute and the committee membership includes
representatives from the cities located along the corridor.
A draft of the inventory was presented to the Committee in February. Based on the feedback of
the committee, Maxfield is making revisions to the study and expects to have a final draft
completed in the next few weeks.
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
Housing Inventory - St. Louis Park Highlights
Draft Housing Inventory Executive Summary
Prepared by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 7) Page 2
Title: Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWRLT) Housing Inventory Study
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Housing Inventory is to set a baseline; understand the existing housing
condition by collecting housing data and documenting what is already available along the
corridor and surrounding the station areas. Key data criteria collected for the inventory includes:
• Household Demographics - who is living in the corridor, where are they coming from and
where do they move to? What type of housing are people living in currently? What is
household income?
• Existing Available Housing – determine number and type of housing along the corridor.
The housing inventory analyzed a variety of metrics such as affordability, inventory of
rental housing units and condominium units, homestead vs. non-homesteaded properties,
naturally occurring affordable housing, and identified housing projects in the
development pipeline (i.e. under construction, planned, pending, etc.).
• Commute and Labor Shed – determine where people work and where workers come
from; evaluate industries; summarize incomes and wages.
• Housing and Transportation Cost Index – review and apply current Housing plus
Transportation Cost Index.
• School Data – review school data regarding families and changes in school populations,
including changes in race/ethnicity and free/reduced lunch numbers.
• City Housing Tools and Strategies – collect and review existing city housing strategies
(policies and tools) and current affordable housing goals.
PRESENT CONSIDERATIONS:
The key purpose of the Inventory is to provide a baseline housing inventory and
demographic/economic profile that will be used in conjunction with additional analysis to
develop a Corridor-wide Housing Strategy to provide a full range of housing choices along the
corridor. The development of a Housing Strategy will be made in consultation with community
stakeholders and grounded in market reality and financial feasibility.
NEXT STEPS:
The SWLRT Housing Committee is currently defining the next steps needed to develop a
corridor Housing Strategy. Next steps will include the following:
• Market Feasibility and Accessibility – conduct a market assessment incorporating relative
market feasibility of different housing types and values. Determine barriers to preserving
and building a full range of housing choices along the corridor.
• Gap Analysis – review market feasibility and determine housing gaps (what is missing)
in housing types and values. Determine areas that need enhanced connectivity between
housing, transportation and jobs.
• Develop Coordinated Strategy to Meet Future Housing Needs – develop a strategy that
provides coordination in preserving and constructing a full range of housing choices
along the corridor.
• Collaboration and Support – seek input from cities and collaborate on community
engagement efforts.
The timeline for completing the future phases will run through the end of 2013. Staff will keep
Council apprised of any new developments related to the process.
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Title: Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWRLT) Housing Inventory Study
Housing Inventory – St. Louis Park Highlights
Demographics
• All three of St. Louis Park’s (SLP) station areas experienced growth in population and
households from 2000 to 2010.
• By 2017, the three SLP station areas are projected to grow in population and households.
• At the three SLP stations, the 25 to 34 age group was the largest demographic, ranging
from 27% to 35% within a ½ and 25% at the 1 mile.
• The population in 2010 within a half mile of the three SLP stations ranged from 2,881 at
Louisiana to 4,747 at Beltline. Density is projected to remain relatively stable through
2017.
• In addition to Minneapolis, there is greater ethnic diversity surrounding the SLP station
areas than around the rest of the stations along the corridor.
• Of the three SLP stations, only Louisiana had a household size that averaged over 2
people per household at ½ mile of the station area.
• The most common household within ½ mile and 1 mile of the SLP station areas were
those living alone, 39% to 55% at the ½ mile and 37% to 47% at the 1 mile.
• At ½ mile from the SLP station areas, the majority of households were renters at two of
the three SLP stations, 69% at Beltline and 62% at Louisiana. Wooddale had 57%
owner. At 1 mile, the percentage of renters decreased for all three stations.
• In 2012, the median household income at the three SLP stations ranged from $37,976 to
$54,840. By 2017, all the station areas are projected to have income growth from 17% to
23%.
Employment
• The Louisiana station had the second largest number of jobs within the ½ mile with 8,469
jobs in 2010.
• All three SLP stations had a net job inflow (more people coming in to work than going
out), the largest being at the Louisiana station.
• Of workers commuting within a ½ mile of the stations in SLP, approximately 10.6% also
live in SLP. 12.8% live in Minneapolis, 4.5% in Minnetonka, 3.3% in Eden Prairie and
2% in Hopkins. There is also a higher percentage of Plymouth (4.5%), Bloomington
(3.9%), and St. Paul (3.1%) residents who commute within ½ mile of stations in SLP.
• Of the residents living within a ½ mile of the SLP stations, approximately 29.7% also
work in SLP, 12.2% work in Minneapolis, 5.4% work in Minnetonka, 4.3% work in Eden
Prairie, and 4.4% work in Hopkins. There are also a proportion of residents living within
a ½ of the SLP stations that commute to Edina (6.8%) and Bloomington (6.3%).
Housing Characteristics
• Between 2000 and 2011, SLP had 2,190 multifamily (includes condos) building permits.
• Between 2000 and 201, 97 single family detached homes have been built, and 31
townhomes were built in SLP.
• Between 2005 and 2012, 35 residential demolition permits were issued within 2 miles of
the three SLP stations.
• Approximately 12% of housing units within 1 mile of the SLP stations were built before
1940.
• Approximately 20.6% of the housing units within 1 mile of the SLP stations were built
after 1980.
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Title: Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWRLT) Housing Inventory Study
• The Louisiana Station has the greatest percentage of single-family detached homes within
1 mile radius at 53.7%.
• The majority of owner occupied homes within ½ mile of the three SLP stations have
mortgages; from a low of 79% to a high of 83%. Data is similar at 1 mile.
• From 2000 to 2006 the median sale price of housing units within 2 miles of the SLP
station areas increased 60.7%; from 2007 to 2011 the median sales price decreased
20.9%.
• The percentage of households that could afford a median resale purchase price home
within ½ mile of the three SLP stations varied from 32.5% to 56.9%. Within a 1, the
percentage was 41% to 49%.
• At 5,850, SLP had the most rental housing among the suburban communities along the
corridor. SLP also offers a variety of senior housing options and a wide range of incomes
along the corridor.
• SLP had 58 multifamily rental projects (12 or more units) with 5,853 units within 2 miles
of the station areas. The 2 mile radius does include the majority of SLP’s geographic
area.
• SLP has 679 multifamily housing units affordable to households at or below 60% of
median area income within 1 mile of the station areas.
• The Beltline station has the most rental housing within the ½ mile of the corridor with
2,030 units. SLP has 750 condominium units located with ½ of the three stations. An
additional 764 are located between ½ and 1 mile of the station and 506 between 1 mile
and 2 mile.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MAXFIELD RESEARCH INC.
Purpose of Study
Maxfield Research Inc., was engaged by Hennepin County (on behalf of the Southwest LRT
Community Works) to provide a housing inventory for the areas surrounding the 17 proposed
transit stations along the Southwest Light Rail Transit Corridor (SWLRT). The corridor extends
from Downtown Minneapolis through St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.
Housing inventory research was completed corridor‐wide and at the half‐mile, one‐mile, and
two‐mile radii from each station.
The outcome of the analysis is intended to provide Hennepin County and the Southwest LRT
Community Works Project with a baseline housing inventory and demographic/economic
profile that will enhance local and regional housing goals and policies as identified in the
Corridors of Opportunity (CoO). The Southwest Corridor‐wide Housing Inventory will establish
the starting point for the broader Southwest Corridor Housing Strategy, while simultaneously
providing input to the Southwest Transitional Station Area Action Plans (TSAAP). Future
housing strategy tasks include market feasibility and accessibility, gap analysis, and
strategy/goals that will be completed at later dates. Future phases will build upon the housing
inventory and provide detailed recommendations related to housing strategy and goals.
Special Study Session Meeting of April 1, 2013 (Item No. 7)
Title: Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWRLT) Housing Inventory Study Page 5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MAXFIELD RESEARCH INC.
Demographics
Extensive demographic research was completed to obtain a full scope of factors that affect
each station’s demographic and economic compositions. Demographic analysis was compiled
corridor‐wide and at the half‐mile, one‐mile, and two‐mile radii of each station area.
Demographic highlights include:
The overall transit corridor (half‐mile) experienced growth in population and households of
+15% and +16% respectively between 2000 and 2010. Growth is projected to continue
through 2017 but at a much lesser rate of +3% for both population and households. This
growth rate will likely increase as transit oriented development will likely increase closer to
the arrival of the SWLRT.
In 2010, the Blake Road Station had the highest population with nearly 5,400 persons (half‐
mile). However the West Lake Station posted the highest number of households (2,685).
The half‐mile corridor population is younger as the largest age cohort for nearly all station
areas is ages 25 to 34 years old. Over 50% of the corridor’s population was 35 and under.
The average corridor‐wide household size was only 1.83 persons per household at the half‐
mile corridor. Only four stations (Penn, 21st, Louisiana, and Blake) average over 2.0 people
per household, indicating that there were a high percentage of households living alone and
two‐person households.
The majority of households (54%) within a half‐mile SWLRT Corridor rented their housing in
2010. The percentage of renters is projected to increase for nearly all of the stations
through 2017. This trend started after the housing bust and Great Recession out of
necessity for some householders, but has also become a lifestyle choice.
Minorities accounted for about 27% of the half‐mile corridor population in 2010. This
compares to about 26% of the Hennepin County population and 21% of the Metro Area
population. The largest concentration of the non‐white population was within Royalston
and Van White station areas in Minneapolis.
In 2012, the median half‐mile corridor household income was $50,580. Median incomes
ranged from $31,475 (Hopkins Station) to $131,200 (21st Street Station). By 2017, the
median household incomes are projected to increase at all stations by an average of about
16% (3.2% annually). Seven of the stations are projected to have income growth from 20%
to 30%.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MAXFIELD RESEARCH INC.
Employment
Employment growth can fuel household and population growth as people generally desire to
live near where they work. Employment data and mobility trends were compiled both corridor‐
wide and for each individual station area. Key employment findings include:
SWLRT Corridor communities are home to numerous employment centers as there are
approximately 107,200 jobs at the half‐mile corridor as of 2010. This accounted for 13% of
all Hennepin County jobs and 7% of the Metro Area jobs.
The Royalston Station had the greatest number of jobs (10,208) within the half‐mile
corridor due to its proximity to Downtown Minneapolis. The Louisiana Station (8,469 jobs)
and the City West Station (7,629 jobs) were the next two station areas with high
concentrations of jobs. The 21st Street and Penn Stations had the fewest number of jobs
within half‐mile with 167 and 457 jobs, respectively.
A higher percentage of workers within half‐mile of the SWLRT line compared to the Metro
Area had a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (31% compared to 28%). Higher
educational attainment also correlated to higher earnings. Approximately 52% of workers
earned more than $3,333 per month within half‐mile of the SWLRT line compared to 47% in
the Metro Area. The Opus Station had the highest earners with 78% of jobs earning more
than $3,333 per month.
Most station area residents commute outside of the community they live in. For example,
44% of residents living within half‐mile of stations in Minneapolis also worked in
Minneapolis; while only 7.1% of residents living within half‐mile of stations in Hopkins also
worked in Hopkins. Corridor‐wide, approximately 31% of all residents within half‐mile of
the SWLRT work in Minneapolis followed by 7.6% in St. Louis Park.
Education
Key data points were obtained for all public, private, charter, and post‐secondary schools
located within the SWLRT Corridor. The following bullet points summarize education findings:
There are six public school districts that fall along the SWLRT line: Eden Prairie, Edina,
Hopkins, Minneapolis, Minnetonka (not in 2‐mile radius of SWLRT line), and St. Louis Park.
There were 38 public schools located at the two‐mile corridor of the SWLRT line with a total
of 30,014 students as of the 2011‐2012 school year.
The Minneapolis Public School District had the largest enrollment with 31,750 students
while the St. Louis Park Public School District had the smallest enrollment with 4,350
students. The Minneapolis Public School District also had the highest percentage of
minority students (65%) and free/reduced lunches (64%), but the lowest graduation rate
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(47%). Conversely, the Minnetonka Public School District had the lowest percentage of
minority students (11%) but the highest graduation rate (95%). The percentage of open
enrolled students varies between 9% (Edina) and 15% (Minneapolis).
In addition to the 38 public schools that fall within two‐miles of the SWLRT, there are 28
private schools, 22 charter schools, and four post‐secondary schools.
Students and families who attend to schools within half‐mile of the SWLRT will have the
greatest opportunity to utilize the SWLRT for their transportation needs. There are four
public schools, seven charter schools, and ten private schools located within half‐mile of the
SWLRT.
Housing Characteristics
The SWLRT Corridor housing stock was analyzed by corridor, community and station area level;
including data on the age of the housing stock, housing structure types, mortgage status,
building and demolition permit trends, and relocation trends. Housing characteristics highlights
are as follows:
Emulating the housing market over the past decade, building permit activity in SWLRT
Corridor communities was strong between 2000 and 2006 before significantly falling in after
the housing bubble burst. About 80% of all new housing units built last decade were
constructed between 2000 and 2006.
Minneapolis accounted for 70% of the new housing units over the past decade among
corridor communities. However, most of these units were condominiums constructed
between 2005 and 2007.
Since 2005 there has also been the demolition of 270 single‐family units within the 2‐mile
SWLRT Corridor. Two‐thirds of the teardowns have been in the Edina portion of the
corridor.
With the exception of the Royalston Station, the age of the housing stock is newer the
further southwest from Downtown Minneapolis. About 36% of homes within half‐mile of
stations in Minneapolis were built before 1940. In comparison, 8.9% of homes within half‐
mile of stations were built before 1940 in St. Louis Park, 11.3% in Hopkins, 1.8% in
Minnetonka, and 0.2% in Eden Prairie.
Housing type also varies considerably between station areas as the Penn and 21st Street
Stations in Minneapolis are dominated by single‐family detached homes within the half‐mile
radius (over 80% of stock); whereas there are no single‐family homes near the Town Center
and Southwest Stations in Eden Prairie.
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Corridor‐wide, about 25% of all housing units within the half‐mile corridor are single‐family
units. Over 50% of all housing units in the SWLRT Corridor are located in multifamily
structures with over 20 units.
Most households residing in the SWLRT Corridor tend to stay in the same community or
adjacent community when they move. According to the relocation data, about two‐thirds
of existing householders stay within a SWLRT community when they move.
For‐Sale Real Estate Market
The for‐sale housing market includes an evaluation of home sales by all SWLRT Corridor cities
and within the station areas, an overview of homes for‐sale within the station areas, and a
review of lender‐mediated properties. For‐sale highlights include:
Real estate activity among communities and station areas along the SWLRT Corridor
mirrored the Metro Area and national real estate market with strong real estate
appreciation between 2000 and 2006 (+59%) before experiencing falling home prices once
the housing market bubble burst. However, declining home prices (‐17%) between 2005
and 2012 along the SWLRT were not as severe as most communities in the Metro Area.
Lender‐mediated property sales (i.e. foreclosures and short sales) were lower among
SWLRT communities compared to the Metro Area (38% among SWLRT communities vs. 50%
Metro Area).
Housing resale prices vary significantly across the SWLRT Corridor. Through 3rd Quarter
2012, median resale prices within the half‐mile corridor were highest at 21st and Penn
Stations ($380,000+) and lowest at the Opus, Southwest, and Mitchell Road Stations (under
$100,000).
As of the 4th Quarter 2012, the median list price for a home within the half‐mile SWLRT
Corridor was $348,800 compared to approximately $200,000 in the Metro Area. The high
corridor median list price was inflated based on the price points of homes near the 21st and
Penn Stations in Minneapolis.
Housing Inventory
The housing inventory analyzed a variety of metrics such as affordability, inventory of rental
housing units and condominium units, homestead vs. non‐homesteaded properties, naturally
occurring affordable housing, and identified housing projects in the development pipeline (i.e.
under construction, planned, pending, etc.).
Maxfield Research Inc. identified and surveyed rental properties of 12 or more units along the
corridor for both general occupancy and senior (age restricted) housing. Properties were
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inventoried within a two‐mile radius for the suburban stations and a one‐mile radius for the
Minneapolis stations. The following bullet points highlight key findings:
Corridor‐wide, 401 projects were inventoried that encompassed over 29,300 units. Market
rate projects (those with no income restrictions) accounted for 80% of the total units.
Affordable/subsidized projects represented about 12% of the units, and age‐restricted
senior projects accounted for 8%.
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About 44% of the total rental units (12,764 units) inventoried are located in the City of
Minneapolis. However, over 4,500 of these units are located closer to existing LRT lines. St.
Louis Park had the highest rental inventory among the suburban SWLRT communities (5,853
units).
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Only 12% of the units (almost 3,000 units) are located within one‐quarter mile of station
areas. Furthermore, only five of the seventeen stations have rental units within a quarter
mile of the station. Just over one‐half (51%) of the units are located within one‐half to one‐
mile of station areas.
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Housing units that do not have income guidelines yet are more affordable than other units
in a community are considered “naturally occurring or “unsubsidized affordable” units.
Typically these units have lower values based on a combination of factors such as age of
structure/housing stock, location, condition, size, functionally obsolete, school district, etc.
A review of market rate rental projects found that 53% of the total units were constructed
at least 30 years ago; indicating the rents were more affordable than newer product.
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Finally, about two‐thirds of market rate projects with available rents were considered
affordable to households at 50% to 60% of AMI (households earning between $29,300 and
$50,340 for a one‐ or two‐bedroom unit).
Corridor‐wide in 2012, non‐homesteaded properties accounted for 21.5% of all non‐
apartment residential units. Minneapolis accounted for 69% of the over 11,000 non‐
homesteaded properties and about one‐half of the non‐homesteaded units in Minneapolis
were condominiums. Corridor‐wide, 11% of single family homes were non‐homesteaded.
As of late 2012, there were 9,700 housing units either under construction, planned, or
pending along the SWLRT Corridor. However, the number of units declined to 4,200 after
excluding projects closer to other LRT stations. About 70% of the planned product is
general‐occupancy market rate rental housing; most of which is higher‐end renting at over
$1.75 per square foot). Although 80% of the units in the development pipeline are located
in Minneapolis, there are several projects under construction or planned in the suburban
communities.
Housing Programs
There are a variety of tools and strategies the communities along the SWLRT Corridor provide
that are designed to improve and enhance housing choices and services. Many cities strive to
provide programs supporting a wide variety of housing choices across all incomes, housing
types, sizes, and price points. Examples of housing programs include first‐time homebuyer
programs, fix‐up funds, rental ordinances, foreclosure prevention, etc. As part of the housing
inventory, housing programs were summarized for all SWLRT communities and for Hennepin
County. Key housing program findings are as follows:
The number and type of programs vary significantly from city to city along the SWLRT
Corridor. While the Cities of St. Louis Park and Minneapolis offer numerous housing
programs (17+); Golden Valley and Edina offer very few.
There are no housing programs that are offered in all seven communities. However, there
are four programs that are offered by five of the seven communities; as identified below:
o Housing Fair
o Deferred Loan Program
o First‐Time Home Buyer Program
o Land Trust
In addition to the housing programs currently offered by communities, there are a number
of programs referred to or administered by third parties. Examples include the Community
Action Partnership for Suburban Hennepin County, Minnesota Homeownership Center,
Center for Energy and the Environment, Centerpoint Energy, Xcel Energy, among others.
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Additional housing programs implemented by other cities were also identified. Examples
included inclusionary zoning, density bonuses, rent‐to‐own programs, among others.
Finally, the study provided examples of collaboration programs that could be implemented
while addressing common goals and housing issues along the SWLRT Corridor.
City Policies
Accompanying the data review was the review of plans and policies adopted by the seven
jurisdictions (Minneapolis, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Edina, Minnetonka and Eden
Prairie) that are anticipated to be influenced by the SWLRT line. The following bullet points
summarize key city policy findings:
Corridor cities have adopted polices and land uses which incorporate the future SWLRT,
even though it was uncertain if the corridor would be constructed.
Polices and land use plans identified and incorporated language that supports higher
densities along the corridor, utilizing mixed use developments, promote alternative housing
other than single‐family, and provide opportunities for affordable housing for their elderly
and transient workforce.
Some cities have potential competing interests in their development policies. For example,
new development could encroach upon areas the city may be striving to preserve.
Most of the plans and policies were prepared in the early to mid‐2000’s as cities were
updating their comprehensive plans. As a result, most of the data is sourced to the 2000
census and is outdated. However, the policies established within the updated
comprehensive plans do not reflect a specific timeframe but establishes future guidance for
each city.
Financing Tools
The financing tools analysis summarized the current tools, resources, and funding sources
which could be used to create affordable housing along the SWLRT Corridor. The following
three bullet points are recommended to help mitigate impediments to development along the
SWLRT line:
Address the expensive and cumbersome land acquisition process
Form a consensus over what TOD in Minnesota should be
Modify the statutory requirements for establishing TIF districts.
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Meeting Date: April 1, 2013
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TITLE: SW LRT Open House
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY: As a part of the Community Works Transitional Station Area Action Planning
(TSAAP) process, a SW LRT Open House has been scheduled in St. Louis Park for the evening
of April 18, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Rec Center. It is one of a series of Open Houses being
held at each suburban city. The open house will begin with a description of the transit line by the
Met Council staff about the engineering and planning work that has been taking place since
January as well as the schedule for the rest of the year and coming years. The second part and
main focus of the meeting will be on the Community Works TSAAP planning in and around the
three station areas in St. Louis Park. This will include a short presentation and an interactive
opportunity for participants.
Information on the Open House will be distributed to neighborhood leaders, directly affected
properties and businesses, other existing groups in the City (i.e. Planning Commission) as well as
being posted on our web site and Facebook page. Our Communications staff will work with the
various media outlets to get the word out as well.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable at this time.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: News Release from Hennepin County
Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
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Title: SW LRT Open House
Hennepin County News
Public Affairs • 612-348-3848 • 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55487-0011
March 25, 2013
Contact: Katie Walker, Southwest LRT Community Works Manager: 612-385-5655
Cara Lee, Public Affairs: 612-348-6883
Southwest LRT Station Area Planning Open Houses in April and May
Hennepin County and its partners are hosting open houses in April and May to engage the
public in planning work around proposed light rail transit (LRT) stations for the Southwest LRT line.
Station area plans are being prepared that will help communities and neighborhoods plan to
take advantage of opportunities that are expected when the Southwest LRT line opens in 2018. For
each of the 17 stations, initial concepts have been assembled that look at options for pedestrian, bike,
bus and vehicular connections, as well as future land use and development opportunities.
The intent is to create station areas that have a unique sense of place, while relating to the
overall corridor. At each open house, participants will see initial station alternatives and can provide
their reaction and comments to guide further planning efforts.
Community members can also identify improvements to be made in the area surrounding the
stations that should enhance existing businesses; support a full range of housing opportunities and
encourage development.
Each open house will have a brief overview about the Southwest LRT project at the
beginning along with a presentation on the station area planning underway.
The open houses will take place:
• 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey
Dr., St. Louis Park
• 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins.
Please note: This open house will feature stations in both Hopkins and Minnetonka.
• 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Bryn Mawr Elementary School (Auditorium), 252
Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis
• 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Rd., Eden Prairie
The Southwest LRT line will be a 15-mile route running from downtown Minneapolis to
Eden Prairie, scheduled to open in 2018.
Look for more news on the Hennepin County website – www.hennepin.us or
www.southwesttransitway.org.