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AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
7:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. EDA Vendor Claims
6. Old Business -- None
7. New Business
7a. 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing the proposed
levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033,
Subdivision 6, and approval of the 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal
year 2014
7b. Interfund Loan from Development Fund to HRA Levy Fund
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution Authorizing Interfund Loan
from the EDA Development Fund to the HRA Levy Fund
7c. Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution approving the Amended and
Restated Subordination Agreement between Oak Grove Commercial Capital, the St.
Louis Park Economic Development Authority, the City of St. Louis Park, and Excelsior
& Grand LLC relative to Phase I of the Excelsior & Grand redevelopment project
7d. Estoppel Certificate – Excelsior & Grand
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Estoppel Certificate between the EDA,
the City, Meridian Properties Real Estate Development, LLC, and Excelsior & Grand
LLC relative to the Excelsior & Grand project
8. Communications -- None
9. Adjournment
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations -- None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013
3b. City Council Meeting August 19, 2013
Meeting of September 3, 2013
City Council Agenda
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. Adoption of the 2014 Preliminary General Fund Budget, 2014 Preliminary Property Tax
and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levies
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2014 General Fund Budget, 2014 Preliminary
Property Tax Levy, and Setting Public Hearing Date for the 2014 Budget and Final
Property Tax Levy
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy
8b. Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion – Minnehaha Creek Watershed
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution supporting Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District‘s Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion Project
8c. Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for TCF Bank, with conditions recommended by staff
9. Communications
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Meeting of September 3, 2013
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions on Glenhurst
Avenue from south of W. 34th Street to Bass Lake Park and north of W. 34th Street to 3336 and
3341 Glenhurst Avenue.
4b. Approve a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Job’s Daughters Foundation
of Minnesota, Inc. for a wine tasting event to be held on October 19, 2013 at the Paul Revere
Masonic Center, 6509 Walker Street in St. Louis Park
4c. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 32, Sec. 32-202 of the St.
Louis Park City Code pertaining to the Repair of Leaks, and approve the summary ordinance
for publication
4d. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Minnesota Park and
SportsTurf Managers Association (“MPSTMA”) in the amount of $500 as compensation for
expenses for Rick Beane to attend the 2014 STMA National Convention in San Antonio, Texas
4e. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a donation from Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association for NRPA Congress registration, hotel and airfare for Cindy Walsh to attend the
2014 National Recreation and Park Association Congress October 8-10, 2013 in Houston,
Texas ($2,074.62)
4f. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Advanced Disposal in the
amount of $400 for the Great Pumpkin Carve event
4g. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Becky Finnigan in the
amount of $500 to replace a name plate on a memorial bench and for plantings or programming
needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center
4h. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of monetary donations from friends and family in
memory of Mary Patricia Hughes and Matthew Mezger in the amount of $320 for a tree or
plantings by the trails in Wolfe Park
4i. Motion to authorize distribution of The West End AUAR Update
4j. Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement
between Oak Grove Commercial Capital, the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority,
the City of St. Louis Park, and Excelsior & Grand LLC relative to Phase I of the Excelsior &
Grand redevelopment project
4k. Motion to approve the Estoppel Certificate between the EDA, the City, Meridian Properties
Real Estate Development, LLC, and Excelsior & Grand LLC relative to the Excelsior & Grand
project
4l. Approve for filing Housing Authority Meeting Minutes July 10, 2013
4m. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2013
4n. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 7, 2013
4o. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
4p. Approve for filing Board of Zoning & Appeals Meeting Minutes June 27, 2013
4q. Approve for filing Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Meeting
Minutes July 17, 2013
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Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 19, 2013
1. Call to Order
President Santa called the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Sue Santa, Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia
Ross, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Director of Community Development (Mr.
Locke), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Hughes).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes August 5, 2013
Commissioner Sanger requested that the first full paragraph and second paragraph on
page 2 be clarified regarding the thirty day extension to complete due diligence.
Mr. Hunt explained that the City originally had sixty days and received a thirty-day
extension, extending the time period to ninety days.
The minutes were approved as amended.
4. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. Reports
5a. EDA Vendor Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hallfin, to accept for
filing Vendor Claims for the period July 26 through August 9, 2013.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2013
7a. Assignment & Assumption of Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty
Limited Partnership and Dolce Living Investments, LLC. EDA Resolution
No. 13-11.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and explained that the Redevelopment Contract
between the EDA, the City, and Duke Realty provides that whenever the Redeveloper
wished to convey any portion of the West End property and assign its obligations to a
third party, the EDA and City must approve the assignment. He advised that Duke
Realty is selling the Chili’s and Olive Garden sites to Dolce Living Investments and
Dolce intends to redevelop the sites for residential use. He pointed out that Dolce
recognizes they are acquiring the property without any guarantee that they will obtain
zoning approval for their projects and approval of this assignment does not constitute
approval of the proposed developments and in fact increases the City’s control of the site.
He stated that Dolce must comply with all conditions of the Redevelopment Contract,
including limits on uses and maintenance of insurance. He added the assignment
documents are similar to those approved by the EDA in the past.
Commissioner Ross noted that the Chili’s site is vacant but not the Olive Garden site and
requested information regarding the timeframe for expiration of the leases.
Mr. Pat Mascia, Duke Realty, appeared before the EDA and confirmed the Chili’s site is
vacant and Olive Garden recently renewed its lease for five years and has one more
renewal for an additional five years.
It was moved by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 13-11 Approving an Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment
Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Dolce Living Investments, LLC.
The motion passed 7-0.
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Secretary President
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Agenda Item: 5a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: EDA Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing EDA Vendor Claims for the period
August 10 through August 23, 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: EDA Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
8/27/2013CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 6:50:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
1Page -Council Check Summary
8/23/2013 -8/10/2013
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
8,407.70GRANTSSOIL REMEDIATIONGRECO DEVELOPMENT
8,407.70
745.25DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN
745.25
1,347.97DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSEH
1,347.97
Report Totals 10,500.92
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 5a)
Title: EDA Vendor Claims Page 2
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 7a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing the proposed
levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, and
approval of the 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal year 2014.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the EDA desire to levy the maximum percentage allowable by law of 0.0185% of estimated
market value collectible in 2014 for purposes of funding infrastructure improvements in
redeveloping areas of the City?
SUMMARY: This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes
in 2001 which significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council elected at
that time to use the levy proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas.
Thus far, some of the HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies and
analyses for future improvement projects. By law, these funds could also be used for other
housing and redevelopment purposes.
The HRA Levy Fund is being used to fund the City’s share of the Highway 7 and Louisiana
project. The HRA Levy Fund will need a short term loan from the Development Fund to cover a
portion of the project. The loan will be paid back with future HRA Levy dollars. As such, staff
recommends that the HRA Levy continue at the maximum allowed by law for the 2014 budget
year. This is consistent with the City’s Long Range Financial Management Plan. By state
statute, the HRA Levy cannot exceed 0.0185% of the estimated market value of the City.
Therefore, staff has calculated the maximum Preliminary HRA Levy for 2014 to be $949,359
based on data from Hennepin County. This is a $48,426 increase or approximately 5.38% from
the 2013 Final HRA Levy of $900,933, which is attributed to an increase in market value in the
City and a change made by the legislature to the calculation from taxable market value to
estimated market value. This change was made to reverse the decrease this levy saw with the
change from the Market Value Homestead Credit to Market Value Homestead Exclusion. As
indicated in the resolution, the EDA is allowed to authorize the HRA levy and then forward this
recommendation to the City Council. Council action is required before certification, which is
scheduled occur on September 3, 2013 also.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Authorizing Proposed HRA Levy and
Approving 2014 HRA Levy Budget
2014 HRA Levy Preliminary Budget
Prepared by: Steven Heintz, Finance Supervisor
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
Title: 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED LEVY OF
A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES,
SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL
OF A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of
the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, of the HRA Act permits the Authority to
levy and collect a special benefit levy of up to .0185 percent of estimated market value in the
City upon all taxable real property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to levy a special benefit levy in the amount of up to
.0185 percent of estimated market value in the City for taxes payable in 2014; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.065, the Authority is required
to adopt a proposed budget and a proposed tax levy and submit the same to the County Auditor
by September 15; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has before it for its consideration a copy of a proposed budget
for its operations for the fiscal year 2014 and the amount of the proposed levy for collection in
2014 shall be based on this budget and the long range financial management plan, subject to any
adjustments in the budget as finally approved prior to certification of the final special benefit
levy.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority:
1. The proposed budget of $949,359 for the operations of the Authority in fiscal year
2014, as presented for consideration by the City Council, is hereby in all respects approved,
subject to final approval by the Authority before certification of the tax levy under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 275.07.
2. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to file the proposed
budget with the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6.
3. The proposed special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
469.033, Subdivision 6, is hereby approved in a maximum amount equal to .0185 percent of
estimated market value in City of St. Louis Park, currently estimated to be $5,131,674,800 with
respect to taxes payable in calendar year 2013, subject to final approval by the Authority before
certification of the special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.07.
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 7a) Page 3
Title: 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
4. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to seek the approval by
resolution of the City Council of the levy of special benefit taxes payable in 2014 and to take
such other actions as are necessary to bring before the Board the final budget and levy to be sent
to the county auditor on or before five working days after December 20, 2013.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority September 3, 2013
Executive Director President
Attest:
Secretary
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 7a) Page 4
Title: 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
HRA Levy
2014 Preliminary Budget
September 3, 2013
2012 2013 2014
Actual Budget Proposed Budget
Revenues:
Property Tax Levy 971,420$ 900,933$ 949,359$
Market Value Homestead Credit 44$ -$ -$
Interest Income 52,252 71,661 4,221
Transfer In from Development Fund - 2,000,000 -
Total Revenue 1,023,716$ 2,972,594$ 953,580$
Expenditures:
Infrastructure Projects 810,709$ 7,417,191$ -$
Legislative Lobbying Services 49,873 51,369 51,046
Transfer Out to Development Fund 800,000
Total Expenditures 860,582$ 7,468,560$ 851,046$
Beginning Fund Balance 4,614,235$ 4,777,369$ 281,403$
Net Change in Fund Balance 163,134$ (4,495,966)$ 102,534$
Ending Fund Balance 4,777,369$ 281,403$ 383,937$
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 7b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Interfund Loan from Development Fund to HRA Levy Fund
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution Authorizing Interfund Loan
from the EDA Development Fund to the HRA Levy Fund
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the EDA desire to authorize the interfund loan from the EDA Development Fund to the
HRA Levy Fund?
SUMMARY: The HRA Levy Fund is financing the City’s portion of the Highway 7 and
Louisiana project. This will require a loan from the Development Fund to cover the expenses in
the short-term. The loan will be paid back with future HRA Levy dollars. Staff is anticipating
the loan to be $2 million; however, staff is recommending the terms of the loan allow for up to a
$5 million dollar loan. Most of the other funding sources for the project are reimbursement
based, meaning the City must incur the expenses before seeking reimbursement. The $5 million
loan will allow for the HRA Levy Fund to cover these expenses in the short-term, as well as any
unexpected costs of the project. This loan is consistent with the City’s Long Range Financial
Management Plan.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution Authorizing Interfund Loan from the EDA
Development Fund to the HRA Levy Fund
Prepared by: Steven Heintz, Finance Supervisor
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 7b) Page 2
Title: Interfund Loan from Development Fund to HRA Levy Fund
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 13- ____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN FROM
THE EDA DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE HRA LEVY
FUND
BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”), as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. The Authority has created and maintained a fund for various municipal
development purposes (the “Development Fund”).
1.02. The Authority has also created and maintained a fund from the proceeds of its
HRA levy (the “HRA Levy Fund”).
1.03. The Authority is authorized to advance monies from any legally available fund to
temporarily finance costs associated with capital improvements, construction and other costs
within the City of St. Louis Park (the “City”).
1.04. The Authority has determined to temporarily finance up to $5,000,000 of the costs
of construction of infrastructure improvements to the interchange of Highway 7 and Louisiana
Boulevard using funds legally available to the Authority (currently expected to be from the
Development Fund), as determined by the City Controller, and to reimburse such costs from its
HRA Levy Fund as provided in this resolution (the “Interfund Loan”).
Section 2. Approval of the Loan.
2.01. The Interfund Loan in the amount of up to $5,000,000 is hereby approved, and shall
be reimbursed from the HRA Levy Fund and repaid over a term of up to eight years at the interest
rate of 3.0% percent per annum.
2.02. The Board and Authority staff and consultants are authorized and directed to take all
actions necessary to effectuate the loan.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority September 3, 2013
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 7c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution approving the Amended
and Restated Subordination Agreement between Oak Grove Commercial Capital, the St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority, the City of St. Louis Park, and Excelsior & Grand LLC
relative to Phase I of the Excelsior & Grand redevelopment project.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA find that the Amended and Restated
Subordination Agreement between Oak Grove Commercial Capital, the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority, the City of St. Louis Park, and Excelsior & Grand LLC is in the best
interest of the City and its residents?
SUMMARY:
TOLD Development is in the process of refinancing Phase I of its Excelsior & Grand project. As
a result, it has requested that the EDA and City approve the attached Amended & Restated
Subordination Agreement. Under the Amended & Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment
of July 23, 2001 between Excelsior & Grand LLC (TOLD Development), the EDA and the City,
the EDA and City agreed to subordinate their rights under the agreement to the holder of any
mortgage securing construction or permanent financing related to the Excelsior & Grand project,
subject to terms and conditions mutually agreeable by the parties. The EDA and City approved a
Subordination Agreement in connection with the original bank loan in December 2001. The
terms of this proposed Amended & Restated Subordination Agreement are substantially identical
to the first Agreement. It asserts that the EDA and City’s rights under the Contract and Deed for
the original Phase I property are subordinate to the lender’s rights under its loan documents
pertaining to the Phase I property. The EDA and City do not, however, subordinate their interest
to the lender under the Assessment Agreement for Phase I. The proposed Amended & Restated
Subordination Agreement replaces the original Subordination Agreement and is substantially
similar to other subordination agreements related to the Excelsior & Grand project approved in
the past. The EDA’s legal counsel, in consultation with Staff, has reviewed the proposed
Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement and recommends its approval.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed Amended & Restated
Subordination Agreement asserts that the EDA and City’s rights under the Contract and Deed for
the original Phase I property of the Excelsior & Grand project are subordinate to the lender’s
rights under its loan documents pertaining to the Phase I property. The City does not, however,
subordinate its interest to the lender under the Assessment Agreement for Phase I. All costs
associated with this agreement (Kennedy & Graven) are to be paid by TOLD Development.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution of Approval
Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director and City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 7c) Page 2
Title: Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
EXCELSIOR & GRAND PHASE I REFINANCING
WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the "Authority") and
the City of St. Louis Park (“City”) entered into an Amended and Restated Contract for Private
Redevelopment with Meridian Properties Real Estate Development LLC (“Meridian”) dated July
23, 2001, as amended by a First Amendment thereto dated March 3, 2003, a Second Amendment
thereto dated September 15, 2003, a Third Amendment thereto dated October 7, 2003, a Fourth
Amendment thereto dated November 1, 2004, and a Fifth Amendment thereto dated January 17,
2006 (as so amended, the “Contract”) setting forth the parties' respective responsibilities in the
redevelopment of certain property (the “Redevelopment Property”) in the City;
WHEREAS, the development described in the Contract is consistent with the Authority’s
Redevelopment Project No. 1 (“Project”), administered by the Authority under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 469.001 to 469.047;
WHEREAS, pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated December 1,
2001, Meridian assigned certain of its rights and obligations under the Contract to Excelsior &
Grand LLC (“Redeveloper”) for the construction of the improvements on the Redevelopment
Property known as “Phase I”;
WHEREAS, Glaser Financial Group, Inc. (“Glaser”) made a loan to the Redeveloper for
the construction of the Phase I improvements (the “Loan”), and in connection with the Loan, Glaser,
the City, the Authority and Redeveloper entered into a Subordination Agreement dated December 1,
2013 (the “Subordination Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Redeveloper now desires to refinance the Loan (the “Refinancing”)
through Oak Grove Commercial Mortgage, LLC (the “Lender”) and has requested that the
Authority and City enter into an Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement with the Lender
and Redeveloper in connection with the Refinancing.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority as follows:
1. The Authority finds that execution of the Amended and Restated Subordination
Agreement is in the public interest because it will further the objectives of the redevelopment plan
for the Project.
2. The Authority approves the execution of the Amended and Restated
Subordination Agreement, and authorizes and directs the President and Executive Director to
execute the Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement in substantially the form on file
with the Authority, subject to modifications approved by those officials that do not alter the
substance of the transaction, which approval shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution
thereof.
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 7c) Page 3
Title: Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority September 3, 2013
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
Economic Development Authority Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 7c) Page 4
Title: Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (this
"Agreement") is entered into as of the 1st day of October, 2013, by and among (i) OAK GROVE
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Lender”), (ii)
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the “City”), (iii) ST. LOUIS
PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY a public body corporate and politic under
the laws of the State of Minnesota (the "Authority”), and (iv) EXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company ("Borrower").
Recitals
WHEREAS, the Authority and the City have conveyed to Borrower the real property
legally described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto (the “Premises”) pursuant to a certain Quit-
Claim Deed dated December 1, 2001, filed for record in the Office of the Hennepin County
Registrar of Titles on December 27, 2001 as Document No. 3477264, and in the Office of the
Hennepin County Recorder on December 28, 2001 as Document No. 7615781 (“Deed”);
WHEREAS, Lender’s predecessor-in-interest, Glaser Financial Corporation, a
Minnesota corporation (“Glaser”) made a loan to Borrower in the original principal amount of
Fifty Five Million Five Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($55,528,000.00)
(the “Original Loan”) for the construction of a 337 unit multifamily residential facility in St.
Louis Park, Minnesota (“Improvements’), upon the Premises, which Loan is insured by the
Federal Housing Administration of the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development under Section 221(d)(4) of the National Housing Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Act”) pursuant to the FHA’s Commitment dated December 18, 2001, as amended, FHA Project
No. 092-35617, issued by the Federal Housing Commissioner;
WHEREAS, as evidence of the Original Loan, the Borrower executed and delivered to
Glaser its Mortgage Note dated December 1, 2001, in the original principal amount of the Loan
and executed and delivered to Glaser its Mortgage and its Security Agreement, each dated
December 1, 2001, and certain other loan and security documents (collectively the “Original
Loan Documents”);
WHEREAS, Meridian Properties Real Estate Development LLC, a Minnesota limited
liability company (“Meridian”), the Authority and the City entered into a certain Amended and
Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment Agreement dated July 23, 2001, filed for record in
the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles on December 27, 2001 as Document No.
3477262 and in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder on December 28, 2001 as
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Document No. 7615778 (as subsequently amended, assigned and supplemented, the
“Development Agreement”);
WHEREAS, Meridian assigned certain of its interests in the Development Agreement to
the Borrower under an Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated December 26, 2001, filed
for record in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles on December 27, 2001 as
Document No. 3477265 and in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder on December 28,
2001 as Document No. 7615780; and consented to by the City and the Authority;
WHEREAS, the Borrower and the Authority entered into an Assessment Agreement
dated December 1, 2001 (the “Assessment Agreement”) and filed for record in the office of the
Hennepin County Registrar of Titles on December 27, 2001 as Document No. 3477268 and in
the office of the Hennepin County Recorder on December 28, 2001 as Document No. 7615782,
which establishes a minimum market value for real estate tax purposes with respect to the
Premises and improvements thereon (whether or not such improvements are completed);
WHEREAS, Meridian and the City entered into a Planning Development Contract dated
December 17, 2001 and filed for record in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles
on December 27, 2001 as Document No. 3477266 and in the office of the Hennepin County
Recorder on December 28, 2001 as Document No. 7615777 (the “Original Planning Contract”),
with respect to development of the Premises and related property;
WHEREAS, Meridian assigned certain of its interests in the Original Planning Contract
to the Borrower under an Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated December 26, 2001 and
filed for record in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles on December 27, 2001 as
Document No. 3477267 and in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder on July 18, 2002 as
Document No. 7772929 (the “Planning Contract Assignment”);
WHEREAS, the Borrower and the City amended and restated the Original Planning
Contract under an Amended and Restated Planning Development Contract dated October 15,
2003 and filed for record in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles on October 17,
2003 as Document No. 3858024 and in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder on October
17, 2003 as Document No. 8198443 (the “Planning Contract”);
WHEREAS, as a condition to the closing of the Original Loan, Glaser required that the
City’s and the Authority’s rights under the Development Agreement and the Deed and certain
other matters be subordinated to the Original Loan Documents, as evidenced by Subordination
Agreement among Glaser, the City, the Authority and the Borrower dated December 1, 2001 and
filed for record in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles on December 27, 2001 as
Document No. 3477272 and in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder on December 31,
2001 as Document No. 7616742 (the “Subordination Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Borrower and the Lender are refinancing the Original Loan with a loan
in the original principal amount of Fifty Five Million Five Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand and
No/100 Dollars ($55,528,000.00) (the “Loan”) to be secured by the Premises, and which Loan is
insured by the Federal Housing Administration of the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development under Section 221(d)(4) pursuant to Section 223(a)(7) of the National
Housing Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”) pursuant to the FHA’s Commitment dated June
26, 2013, as amended, FHA Project No. 092-35774, issued by the Federal Housing
Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, as evidence of the Loan, the Borrower is executing and delivering to the
Lender its Amended and Restated Note (Multistate) dated October 1, 2013, in the original
principal amount of the Loan and is executing and delivering to Lender its Amended and
Restated Multifamily Mortgage, Assignment Of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and
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Fixture Filing dated October 1, 2013 (the “Mortgage”), and certain other loan and security
documents (collectively the “Loan Documents”);
WHEREAS, as a further condition to the closing of the Loan, the Lender has required
that the parties hereto desire to amend and restate the Subordination Agreement as set forth
herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree
that the Subordination Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
1. Subordination. City and the Authority hereby agree that their rights under the
Development Agreement and the Deed with respect to the Premises and Phase I (as defined in
the Development Agreement) including, but not limited to, any rights of re-entry or reversion of
title are subject and subordinate to the Lender’s rights under the Loan Documents including, but
not limited to, the Mortgage with the same force and effect as if the Loan Documents had been
executed and delivered; and any liens created thereby perfected, prior to the execution and
delivery of the Development Agreement and the Deed provided, however, this subordination
shall only be construed to apply to affect the relative priority of the Development Agreement as
it applies and the Deed as they apply to the legal parcel legally described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto.
2. 5. Notice to Authority. Upon delivery by Lender to Borrower of any notice
of default by Borrower under any Loan Documents, Lender must deliver to the Authority a copy
of such default notice. Thereafter, the Authority shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
cure any such default on behalf of the Borrower, within such cure periods as are available to the
Borrower under the Loan Documents.
6. No Subordination of Assessment Agreement and Planning Contract; Consent to
Assignment of Planning Contract. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the
Authority and City do not subordinate their rights under the Assessment Agreement and the
Planning Contract. The Authority’s rights under the Assessment Agreement, and the City’s
rights under the Planning Contract, shall be and remain prior to the Loan Documents, and the
rights of Lender and any other person or entity that takes title to the Premises as a result of
foreclosure sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure shall take title to the Premises subject to the
Assessment Agreement and the Planning Contract. The City consents to the previous assignment
of certain interests in the Planning Contract with respect to the Premises from Meridian to the
Borrower, provided that such consent does not relieve Meridian from any obligations under the
Planning Contract.
7. No Modification of Development Agreement or Planning Contract. The City,
Authority and Lender acknowledge that Lender is not a party to the Development Agreement or
the Planning Contract, and that this Subordination Agreement contains the entire agreement as
between the Authority and City and the Lender with respect to each other under the
Development Agreement, the Deed and the Planning Contract, and that this Subordination
Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by all the parties hereto.
8. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns, including all future owners of Lender’s rights in the Loan
Documents.
<signature pages follow>
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THIS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT is executed and delivered as of the date first above
written.
LENDER:
OAK GROVE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
By:
Kenneth A. Dayto n
Its: Executive Vice President
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ____________,
2013, Kenneth A. Dayton, the Executive Vice President of OAK GROVE COMMERCIAL
MORTGAGE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of the limited liability
company.
Notary Public
This document drafted by:
Kenneth C. Rowe
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP
Plaza VII, Suite 3300
45 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CITY:
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota
municipal corporation
By:
Name:____________________________________
Title:_____________________________________
By:
Name:____________________________________
Title:_____________________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of ____________,
2013, by ____________________ and ____________________, the _______________ and
____________________, respectively, of the CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota
municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
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AUTHORITY:
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic
under the laws of the State of Minnesota
By:
Name:____________________________________
Title:_____________________________________
By:
Name:____________________________________
Title:_____________________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this __ day of __________,
2013, by ____________________ and ____________________, the _______________ and
____________________, , respectively, of ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on
behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
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BORROWER:
EXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC, a Minnesota limited
liability company
By:
Name: ____________________________________
Title: Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____day of _____________,
2013 by __________________, the ___________________ of EXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company, on behalf of the limited liability company.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2, Park Commons East, according to the recorded plat thereof,
and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota, together with the appurtenant easements contained
in that certain Lofts at Excelsior & Grand Sign Easement Agreement dated April 7, 2006, filed in
the office of the County Recorder on April 25, 2006, as Document No. 8784128 and filed in the
office of the Registrar of Titles on April 25, 2006, as Document No. 4250887.
Part of the above property is registered land as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1076533.
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 7d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Estoppel Certificate – Excelsior & Grand
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the Estoppel Certificate between the EDA,
the City, Meridian Properties Real Estate Development, LLC, and Excelsior & Grand LLC
relative to the Excelsior & Grand project.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA find that the Estoppel Certificate between the
EDA, the City, Meridian Properties Real Estate Development, LLC, Excelsior & Grand LLC, is
in the best interest of the City and its residents?
SUMMARY:
The Excelsior & Grand property in general and the related Town Green property in particular,
are subject to a Maintenance and Operation Contract dated October 15, 2003 between the City,
the EDA, Meridian Properties and Excelsior & Grand LLC.
Parent company TOLD Development is in the process of refinancing Phase I of its Excelsior &
Grand project and its new lender, Oak Grove Commercial Mortgage, LLC, has requested that the
EDA and City approve the attached Estoppel Certificate. The Estoppel Certificate contains
certifications by the EDA and City that to the best of their knowledge, Meridian Properties and
Excelsior & Grand LLC are not in default under the Contract and Declaration of Covenants
covering the public improvements connected with the project and that the lender and HUD may
rely on the Estoppel Certificate in connection with the loan. Currently, Meridian Properties and
Excelsior & Grand LLC are not in default for any of the maintenance work required under the
Contract and Declaration of Covenants for the project property.
The City Attorney, in consultation with Staff, has reviewed the proposed Estoppel Certificate
and recommends its approval.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Meridian Properties and Excelsior & Grand
LLC will continue to have ongoing maintenance obligations under the Contract and Declaration
of Covenants for Maintenance and Operation of Excelsior & Grand Public Improvements. The
proposed Estoppel does not affect those ongoing obligations.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Estoppel Certificate
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director and City Manager
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ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
THIS ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE (“Certificate”) is made by the CITY OF ST. LOUIS
PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the “City”), the ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic and political subdivision
of the State of Minnesota (the “Authority”), MERIDIAN PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Meridian”), and
EXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Borrower”), to
OAK GROVE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the
“Lender”), and to the Federal Housing Administration of the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), with respect to the property located in the County of
Hennepin, State of Minnesota and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the
“Property”).
1. The undersigned hereby affirm and certify that:
(a) The Property is subject to a certain Contract and Declaration of Covenants
for Maintenance and Operation of Excelsior & Grand Public Improvements dated
October 15, 2003 among the City, the Authority, Meridian and the Borrower, filed
October 17, 2003 in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles as Document
No. 3858022 and in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder as Document No.
8198441 (the “Contract”).
(b) To the best of the undersigneds’ knowledge, all Maintenance Work (as
defined in the Contract) for which the Borrower is responsible pursuant to the Contract as
of the date hereof has been satisfactorily completed by Borrower.
(c) To the best of the undersigneds’ knowledge, there are no outstanding
amounts due and owing under the Contract for which Borrower is responsible.
(c) To the best of the undersigneds’ knowledge, the Borrower is not currently
in default on any of its obligations under the Contract.
2. The undersigned make the statements contained in this Certificate with the
understanding that Lender and HUD intend to rely upon this Certificate in connection with a loan
to be made by Lender to the Borrower and the insurance of the loan by HUD pursuant to Section
221(d)(4) pursuant to Section 223(a)(7) of the National Housing Act of 1934, as amended, and
the undersigned each agrees that Lender and HUD may so rely.
Dated as of _______________ ____, 2013
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THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By:________________________________________
Name :_____________________________________
Title: ______________________________________
By:________________________________________
Name :_____________________________________
Title: ______________________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
This instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ______________, 2013,
by ____________________________ and ____________________________ as
________________________________ and ____________________________ , respectively of
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation.
Notary Public
<signature page to Estoppel Certificate>
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Title: Estoppel Certificate – Excelsior & Grand
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:________________________________________
Name :_____________________________________
Title: ______________________________________
By:________________________________________
Name :_____________________________________
Title: ______________________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
This instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ______________, 2013,
by ____________________________ and ____________________________ as
________________________________ and ____________________________ , respectively of
the ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate
and politic and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, on its behalf.
Notary Public
<signature page to Estoppel Certificate>
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MERIDIAN PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company
By:
Its: Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA }
COUNTY OF ____________ }
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________, 2013,
by ______________________________, as Manager of MERIDIAN PROPERTIES REAL
ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the limited liability company.
Notary Public
<signature page to Estoppel Certificate>
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Title: Estoppel Certificate – Excelsior & Grand
EXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company
By:
Its: Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA }
COUNTY OF ____________ }
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________, 2013,
by ______________________________, as Manager of EXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC, a
limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, on
behalf of the limited liability company.
Notary Public
<signature page to Estoppel Certificate>
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Title: Estoppel Certificate – Excelsior & Grand
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2, Park Commons East, according to the recorded plat thereof,
and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota, together with the appurtenant easements contained
in that certain Lofts at Excelsior & Grand Sign Easement Agreement dated April 7, 2006, filed in
the office of the County Recorder on April 25, 2006, as Document No. 8784128 and filed in the
office of the Registrar of Titles on April 25, 2006, as Document No. 4250887.
Part of the above property is registered land as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1076533.
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 19, 2013
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity (arrived at 6:34 p.m.),
Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
(Ms. Deno), Police Chief (Mr. Luse), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Director of
Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Finance Supervisor (Mr.
Heintz), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker), Fire Marshal/AC (Mr. Smith), Fire AC (Mr.
Coppa), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1. 2014 Budget Discussion
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and advised that Council must certify the preliminary
2014 property tax levy prior to September 15, 2013, and reminded Council that the property tax
levy can be reduced at the time of final adoption in December but cannot be increased. He noted
that the City’s operating needs would require less than a 2% levy adjustment, however, the City
continues to have significant capital needs and a 3.5% levy increase takes into consideration
some of the operating cost increases the City will experience in the future, including sidewalks
and trails and a possible community center.
Mr. Swanson explained that levy limits are in place and based on discussions with the State and
League, the City’s property tax levy increase could be as much as 5.76%. He stated the City
levied $24.7 million in 2013 and this amount included debt service and for 2014, the City is
allowed to use its 2013 levy and add in special levies for debt services, or $1.4 million, for a total
of $26.2 million. He stated the City will receive approximately $458,000 in local government
aid in 2014 and 2015 and staff proposes to keep that money in the capital replacement fund and
not in the General Fund. He advised that personnel costs represent the most significant
expenditure in the City’s budget and noted that all five union contracts are open in 2014 and the
City will see increases to PERA for police and fire. He stated the City is continuing its wellness
initiative and proposes a wellness benefit increase of $5 per month for 2014; in addition, the
City’s health insurance will likely see a significant increase between 25-30% and staff proposes a
$100 per month increase in the employer benefit contribution.
Councilmember Sanger asked if the City should build in any extra capacity for the City’s fiscal
disparities contribution. She also asked if the City has any funds built into the budget in the
event of litigation related to light rail. She also asked if the budget includes money for continued
consulting services related to the community center. She also asked if the City has enough staff
in the Community Development and Engineering departments.
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Mr. Swanson stated the City has not yet received its fiscal disparities information but staff
believes the City’s contribution will increase slightly from last year, adding the recommended
3.5% levy adjustment is sufficient to encompass the City’s fiscal disparities contribution.
Mr. Harmening advised the City has not set aside money for potential litigation regarding light
rail and stated the City’s insurance would provide coverage if the City was sued.
Mr. Swanson stated the City does not have additional resources in the budget related to
consulting services for a community center but if the City moves ahead with a community center,
the City would issue debt then reimburse itself from the proceeds. He indicated the Community
Development and Engineering departments requested interns but there were no other requests for
additional staffing.
Ms. Deno pointed out that an additional engineer position has been included in the budget.
Mr. Locke felt the Community Development department was appropriately staffed at this time
and stated an intern started this year and consultants are being used as well.
Councilmember Mavity expressed concern that a 2% wage adjustment and $100 per month
increase in the employer benefit contribution for health insurance may not be sufficient to keep
up with inflation. She stated the City asks a lot of its employees and wanted to make sure the
City remains competitive and felt it was important for the City to compensate its staff well.
Ms. Deno indicated the City does a compensation analysis each year to review positions within
the market and a 2% wage adjustment is reasonable.
Councilmember Spano requested further information regarding the CIP.
Mr. Swanson stated the Capital Replacement Fund is projected to go into deficit at the end of this
year or early next year and the proposed property tax levy will dedicate $500,000 to this Fund
which will solve some of the challenges in this Fund and will provide several more years for the
City to resolve any deficit in later years.
Councilmember Mavity asked if the budget includes any additional money for capital
improvements the City may want to make as part of the SWLRT project and indicated it may be
helpful to have some funds set aside in the budget for these types of improvements because it is
likely the City will not get all the money it has asked for in the SWLRT project.
Mr. Harmening replied the budget does not contain anything specific related to infrastructure
improvements for light rail. He agreed this issue would be discussed further with staff.
Mr. Swanson advised that Council allowed $265,000 of operational dollars in the 2013 levy and
this amount is included in the 2014 levy, which means if a 3.5% levy increase is approved for
2014, the City will have another $379,000 of available resources or approximately $650,000 per
year set aside for opportunities that may present themselves. He stated the City used available
pooled TIF dollars in the Elmwood TIF district and the City could do something similar for
opportunities related to light rail.
It was the consensus of the City Council to proceed with certifying a preliminary property tax
levy increase of 3.5% for 2014 on September 3, 2013. It was also the consensus of the City
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Council to proceed with certifying a 5.38% increase in the HRA levy for 2014 on September 3,
2013.
2. Mayor, City Council and Economic Development Authority Compensation
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger stated Council could either raise salaries to be consistent with wage
adjustments for City employees or it could reinstate the 5% decrease in salaries taken in 2010.
Councilmember Hallfin suggested that the Mayor, Council, and EDA salaries be written into an
ordinance that states any salary increases are the same as City employee wage adjustments.
Ms. Deno advised the EDA salaries are set by resolution but Mayor and Council salaries are set
by the City Charter and cannot include automatic wage adjustments unless the Charter is
changed. She added that Mayor and Council salaries can only change during election years.
Councilmember Spano stated he had no interest in raising his salary.
Councilmember Mavity felt that tying any salary increases to coincide with wage adjustments for
City staff made sense.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to schedule a public hearing regarding a
2% salary increase for the Mayor and City Council to be effective January 1, 2014. It was also
the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare a resolution regarding a 2% salary
increase for the EDA Commissioners and EDA President to be effective January 1, 2014.
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Minutes: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 19, 2013
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:33 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), Deputy City
Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Directors of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh),
Utilities Superintendent (Mr. Hall), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Book Presentation by Dr. Robert Ramsey
Mayor Jacobs introduced Dr. Robert Ramsey.
Dr. Ramsey stated he has been working on this project for several years to address the
major demographic shifts taking place in the country and the opportunities presented with
an older population. He stated his book is titled Creating Vital Aging Communities –
How You and Your Community Can Age Successfully Together and is aimed at senior
citizens and how to live more vitally and is also aimed at communities and how to
capitalize on the resources of seniors. He indicated the book is not for sale and is being
distributed to local leaders and concerned citizens as his gift to the community and
recipients are urged to read the book and pass it on.
Mayor Jacobs thanked Dr. Ramsey for raising awareness on this important issue and for
his commitment to the community. He added Dr. Ramsey has also written a book
regarding the Children First program.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
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3b. Study Session Meeting Minutes July 22, 2013
Councilmember Sanger felt that the second paragraph on page 4 should be amended to
reflect Council’s discussion in asking for additional financial information and
information on property tax impacts to residents and stated the consensus that staff
should not proceed at this time to another level of planning was not accurate.
Mr. Harmening stated this paragraph refers to whether the architect should prepare
another iteration of architectural design work for the community center and agreed to
clarify the minutes accordingly.
The minutes were approved as amended.
3c. Joint City Council/School Board Meeting Minutes July 29, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
3d. City Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 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. Accept donation of a spinning outdoor play structure to the City of St. Louis Park and
the St. Louis Park School District in memory of Haysem Sani and Mohamed Fofana
from St. Croix Recreation Company and installer, Contracting Solutions, Inc.
4b. Accept monetary donations from Tom Grimsrud in memory of Jane Grimsrud in the
amount of $30 for the purchase of plants or shrubs at Westwood Hills Nature Center
and a donation from Groves Academy in the amount of $32 for programming at
Westwood Hills Nature Center.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 13-117 authorizing final payment in the amount of $42,950.00
and accepting work for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2 Work Scope 23 (Mechanical) for
Project No. 2008-3001 and 2008-3002, City Contract No. 76-11.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 13-118 authorizing final payment in the amount of $7,567.60
and accepting work for Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2 Work Scope 10 (Hollow Metal
Frames, Doors and Finish Hardware) for Project No. 2008-3001 and 2008-3002, City
Contract No. 41-11.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 13-119 approving the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for St.
Louis Park School District #283 (ISD 283) for an addition to Peter Hobart Elementary,
with conditions as recommended by staff.
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4f. Adopt Resolution No. 13-120 approving the Assignment and Assumption of
Redevelopment Contract between Duke Realty Limited Partnership and Dolce Living
Investments, LLC related to The West End project.
4g. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes April 17, 2013.
4h. Approve for filing Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 26, 2013.
4i. Approve for filing Vendor Claims.
Mayor Jacobs noted that agenda item 8e (Preliminary/Final Plat - Auto Motion Carwash
Addition) has been removed from the agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to remove agenda item
8e; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
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. Canvass Results of Municipal Primary Election Held on August 13, 2013.
Resolution No. 13-121.
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised a primary election in Ward 3 was held
on August 13, 2013, and 449 total ballots were cast for a turnout of 6%. She stated that
candidates Gregg Lindberg and Sue Santa received the highest number of votes and have
been certified as nominees on the general election ballot. She expressed thanks to the
election judges who did a great job assisting voters with the new equipment.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-121 Canvassing Election Returns of St. Louis Park – August 13, 2013
– Municipal Primary Election.
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Resolution Confirming Appointment of Debra Heiser to the Position of
Engineering Director. Resolution No. 13-122.
Ms. Deno presented the staff report and introduced Debra Heiser who was recently
selected by the City Manager to fill the position of Engineering Director and requested
confirmation of the appointment by Council.
Mr. Harmening stated that Ms. Heiser will start with the City on September 12, 2013.
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It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-122 Confirming the Appointment of Debra Heiser to the Position of
Engineering Director.
The motion passed 7-0.
8c. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Repair of
Leaking Water Service Lines.
Ms. Walsh presented the staff report and introduced Mr. Jay Hall, the City’s new Utilities
Superintendent. She explained the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment allows the
City to have a leak repaired if a property owner does not make arrangements to repair the
leak after being given 24 hours notice and also allows the City to assess the cost of the
repairs to the property owner’s taxes.
Councilmember Ross asked how the 24-hour period is calculated on weekends and
holidays.
Mr. Hall replied that the 24-hour notice is intended to provide time for the property
owner to make arrangements to repair the leak. Once a property owner receives the
packet of information from the City, they have 24 business hours to find a contractor (not
including weekends or holidays).
Mr. Harmening stated the City is not trying to be punitive and the City wants to make
sure that repairs are made quickly to prevent damage to the street and to avoid wasting
water.
Councilmember Hallfin asked if there is a significant difference in the price between
having a contractor perform the repairs or having the City perform the work and charging
the property owner.
Ms. Walsh stated it would be in the property owner’s best interest to shop around for a
contractor, adding that the City will find a contractor to get the job done and it may not
necessarily be the lowest bidder.
It was moved by Councilmember Spano, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve
First Reading of Ordinance Relating to the Repair of Water Service Lines, Amending
Section 32-202 of the St. Louis Park Code, and to set Second Reading for September 3,
2013.
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. Major Amendment to the Final PUD for the West End Redevelopment
Project Regarding Restaurants. Resolution No. 13-123.
Mr. Walther presented the staff report and explained the developer has requested a
change to the PUD to allow additional square footage for restaurants within West End.
He stated the original PUD limited the square footage of restaurants to 82,277 square feet
and the applicant is requesting an increase of 8,543 square feet or approximately 10% to a
proposed limit of 90,820 square feet. He stated the Zoning Code requires a ratio of
parking based on types of uses and the total required parking for the site is 4,184 stalls
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and the current number provided is 3,292, however, this ignores the benefit of mixed use
development and shared parking. He advised that a parking study was done that
reviewed the shared parking. The analysis projected parking surpluses in the office
towers and projected a parking surplus year-round for the development as a whole, except
during the week after Christmas where there was a potential weekday shortage of eleven
spaces. He indicated this shortage was deemed manageable in both the office towers and
at West End, adding the developer has an approved plan in place for managing employee
parking to avoid any parking shortage and to resolve any potential shortfall. He then
introduced Mr. Pat Mascia from Duke Realty.
Councilmember Ross indicated these numbers are based on full occupancy of both the
retail and office spaces and there is currently a lot of vacant office space. She urged the
City to remain mindful of parking issues in the future to make sure that parking continues
to be managed on the site.
Mr. Walther stated the shopping center is 80% leased and the parking study indicated that
adequate parking is available. He added that one of the issues is getting visitors familiar
with parking in the office ramps, and additional directional signage has been suggested as
a means to direct drivers to park in the office ramps.
Councilmember Sanger stated that Council discussed the idea of including a condition in
the resolution that the developer could not come back in the future and ask for another
increase in the amount of square footage for restaurants and requested that the resolution
be amended to include this condition.
Mr. Walther stated that Council could include this in the conditions of approval;
however, like any PUD condition of approval, the developer can still request an
amendment to that condition of approval in the future. He added the developer feels the
requested increase represents a cap in the amount of square footage they need for
restaurants and this has been reflected in the Planning Commission and City Council
Study Session minutes.
Councilmember Sanger agreed that this would not preclude the developer from asking for
additional square footage in the future, but felt it was important to have something
specific in the resolution and stated she would feel more comfortable if the resolution
contained a clear statement stating that no further requests for an increase in the amount
of square footage for restaurants would be entertained by Council.
Councilmember Ross stated that she was not clear about why Council would limit this
adding the City does not know what the market is going to be in the future. She indicated
the restaurants at West End are very successful and did not understand why you would
want to limit those types of restaurants.
Councilmember Sanger stated one of her concerns is making sure the site has more retail
and not just restaurants aimed at a specific demographic as well as making sure the area
is attractive to more members of the community as a whole, particularly since the
development received TIF assistance.
Councilmember Ross indicated this project benefits all residents of St. Louis Park and
benefits the tax base of the City.
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Councilmember Mavity stated that Council’s study session discussion did not include
consensus that a condition of approval should be added prohibiting the developer from
asking for another increase in the amount of square footage for restaurants. She
reiterated her belief that this is a situation in which government should have a light touch
and stated every development in the City is not going to be the right fit for every resident.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to approve
Resolution No. 13-123 amending and restating Resolution Nos. 08-057, 08-128, 09-040,
09-064, 10-093, and 11-016 relating to a Final Planned Unit Development for the West
End Redevelopment Project Located at the Southwest Quadrant of Interstate 394 and
Highway 100.
Councilmember Spano noted that Mr. Mascia indicated during the study session
discussion that the Shops at West End buildings are configured in such a way that they
cannot support any more restaurant space. He added that Council’s responsibility is to
make sure the City’s taxpayers are paid back and the vitality of this area is a testament to
that.
The motion passed 7-0.
8e. Preliminary/Final Plat – Auto Motion Carwash Addition (3901/3921
Excelsior Blvd.)
This item was removed from the agenda and not considered by the City Council.
9. Communications
Councilmember Spano stated he recently observed mill and overlay work being done in
his neighborhood and the trucks performing the work were from the City of Minnetonka.
He indicated in this instance, Minnetonka has some trucks and equipment that the City
does not have and the work was performed through a cooperative agreement with
Minnetonka and with City staff supervising the work. He stated this type of agreement
makes the best use of funds available and is an example of working with other
communities.
Mr. Harmening announced that the Aquatic Park’s last day of the season is Sunday,
August 25th, and will be open from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. He stated admission is $1 if a
donation is brought in for STEP.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Traffic Study No. 642: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions on Glenhurst Avenue
Near W. 34th Street
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit
parking restrictions on Glenhurst Avenue from south of W. 34th Street to Bass Lake Park and
north of W. 34th Street to 3336 and 3341 Glenhurst Avenue.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: The restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory
authority.
SUMMARY: The City has received a request to install permit parking on Glenhurst Avenue,
south of W. 34th Street to Bass Lake Park and north of W. 34th Street to Randall Avenue. The
request was made in order to alleviate ongoing parking conflicts due to overflow parking from
the Ellipse on Excelsior Boulevard development.
City staff has contacted the residents adjacent to the proposed “Permit Parking” area, and the
consensus is that permit parking does not need to extend all the way north to Randall Avenue.
Based on resident feedback, it is recommended that the permit parking extends north of W. 34th
Street to 3336 and 3341 Glenhurst Avenue. City staff finds the request reasonable, and is
therefore recommending Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the installation of
permit parking on Glenhurst Avenue from south of W. 34th Street to Bass Lake Park and north of
W. 34th Street to 3336 and 3341 Glenhurst Avenue.
A letter has been sent to the residents of Glenhurst Avenue notifying them of the staff’s permit
parking recommendation limits and have asked for any final comments prior to the September 3rd
Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The cost of enacting these controls is
minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Map
Prepared by: John Witt, Traffic Engineer
Reviewed by: Jack Sullivan, Interim Director of Engineering
Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study No. 642: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions on Glenhurst Avenue Near W. 34th Street
RESOLUTION NO. 13-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF PERMIT
PARKING ON GLENHURST AVENUE
SOUTH OF W. 34TH STREET AND NORTH OF W. 34TH STREET
TO 3336 AND 3341 GLENHURST AVENUE
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 642
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that it
is in the best interests of the City to establish parking restrictions based upon permit issuance on
Glenhurst Avenue from south of W. 34th Street to Bass Lake Park and north of W. 34th Street to
3336 and 3341 Glenhurst Avenue.
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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Interim Director of Engineering is hereby authorized to install the
following controls:
1. Permit parking on Glenhurst Avenue from south of W. 34th Street to Bass Lake Park
and north of W. 34th Street to 3336 and 3341 Glenhurst Avenue.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 3
Title: Traffic Study No. 642: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions on Glenhurst Avenue Near W. 34th Street
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 642
PERMIT PARKING ON GLENHURST AVENUE NEAR W. 34TH STREET
Proposed Permit Parking
Existing Permit Parking
Existing No Parking
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Job’s Daughters Foundation
of Minnesota
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License for the Job’s Daughters Foundation of Minnesota, Inc. for a wine tasting event to be held
on October 19, 2013 at the Paul Revere Masonic Center, 6509 Walker Street in St. Louis Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to approve a Temporary On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for the Job’s Daughters Foundation of Minnesota for their non-profit
charitable wine tasting event being held at the Paul Revere Masonic Center on October 19, 2013?
SUMMARY: The Job’s Daughters Foundation of Bloomington, Minnesota has applied for a
temporary liquor license for an event to be held on Saturday, October 19th from 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. at the Paul Revere Masonic Center at 6509 Walker Street.
The purpose of Job’s Daughters International is to develop girls and young women (ages 10-20)
into leaders through citizenship, leadership and friendship.
The Police Department has completed the background investigation on the principals and has
found no reason to deny the temporary license. The applicant has met all requirements for
issuance of the license, and staff is recommending approval.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The fee for a temporary liquor license is
$100.00 per day of the event.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Office Assistant - Administration
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Repair of Leaking Water
Service Lines
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance
amending Chapter 32, Sec. 32-202 of the St. Louis Park City Code pertaining to the Repair of
Leaks, and approve the summary ordinance for publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to amend the City Code to allow
the City to repair a property owner’s leaking service line and assess the repair costs to the
property if the leak cannot be shut off or arrangements have not been made within 24 hours by
the property owner?
SUMMARY: First reading of this ordinance was approved at the August 19, 2013 City Council
meeting. Staff is requesting an amendment to the City Code to amend Section 32-202: Repair of
leaks to allow the City to repair a leaking service line if the service cannot be shut off because
the leak is located on the street side of the curb stop (i.e. before the valve) and the property
owner does not make acceptable repair arrangements within 24 hours of notification. The City’s
repair costs would then be assessed to the property.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Existing Ordinance: In the event of a leaking water service line, the recommended ordinance
change gives the property owner 24 hours after notification to arrange for repairs. If no
arrangements have been made, the ordinance allows the City to shut the water off until the
property owner has repaired the line. The problem occurs when the leak is located before the
shut-off valve so the service line cannot be turned off. Our previous ordinance did not allow the
City to assess the repairs if the property owner does not act in a timely manner. This is critical
since a leaking line can undermine the street and unnecessarily wastes a lot of water. City
Attorney, Tom Scott, has reviewed this proposed ordinance change.
Proposed Ordinance: Staff is requesting an amendment to the ordinance to provide staff the
authority to have the leak repaired immediately after the 24 hour notice has passed and then
assess the costs of the repairs to the property owner’s taxes.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Ordinance
Summary Publication
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Repair of Leaking Water Service Lines
ORDINANCE NO. ____-13
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REPAIR OF
WATER SERVICE LINES, AMENDING SECTION 32-202
OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE
THE CITY OF ST. AN LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Section 32-202 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances is amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 32-202. Repair of leaks.
The Property Owner shall be responsible for repairing any leaks in the service
pipeline to the property. In case of failure upon the part of any consumer or owner to
repair any leak occurring from their the service pipe within 24 hours after verbal or
written notice has been given upon the premises, the water will be shut off from the same
and will not be turned on until the sum leak is repaired and the fee as set by city council
resolution or ordinance has been paid. When in the judgment of the city the waste of
water is great significant, or when damage is likely to result from the leak, the water will
be turned off if the repair is not proceeded with immediately upon the giving of such
notice. If the water service leak is on the street side of the water shut-off and the leak
cannot be shut off, the city will have the service leak repaired and the cost of the repairs
will be added to the property owner’s taxes as a special assessment.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its passage and
publication.
First Reading August 19, 2013
Second Reading September 3, 2013
Date of Publication September 12, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect September 27, 2013
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Title: Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Repair of Leaking Water Service Lines
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. ____-13
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REPAIR OF
WATER SERVICE LINES, AMENDING SECTION 32-202
OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE
This ordinance amendment states that the property owner shall be responsible for repairing any
leaks in the service pipeline to the property; and if the water service leak is on the street side of
the water shut-off and the leak cannot be shut off, the city will have the service leak repaired
with the repair costs added to the property owner’s taxes as a special assessment.
This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its passage and publication.
Adopted by the City Council September 3, 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: September 12, 2013
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Monetary Donation from Minnesota Park & SportsTurf Managers Association
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a
monetary donation from Minnesota Park and SportsTurf Managers Association (“MPSTMA”) in
the amount of $500 as compensation for expenses for Rick Beane to attend the 2014 STMA
National Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gift with restrictions
on its use?
SUMMARY: State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Minnesota Park and SportsTurf Managers Association is graciously donating $500 to cover some
of the expenses incurred by Rick Beane, current President of the Minnesota Park and SportsTurf
Managers Association, to attend the upcoming January 2014 STMA National Convention in San
Antonio, Texas. The MPSTMA is also donating trade show credentials valued at $400.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will be used toward the
expenses incurred by Rick Beane’s attendance to the STMA National Convention in San
Antonio, Texas.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Rick Beane, Park Superintendent
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Accept Monetary Donation from Minnesota Park & SportsTurf Managers Association
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FROM MINNESOTA PARK AND SPORTSTURF
MANAGERS ASSOCIATION AS COMPENSATION FOR EXPENSES
FOR RICK BEANE TO ATTEND THE 2014 STMA NATIONAL
CONVENTION IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize
acceptance of any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by
the donor; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Park and SportsTurf Managers Association will donate $500
as compensation for expenses for Rick Beane to attend the 2014 STMA National Convention in
San Antonio, Texas; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to the Minnesota Park and SportsTurf Managers
Association with the understanding that it must be used for expenses incurred by Rick Beane
when attending the January 2014 STMA National Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Donation from Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a
donation from Minnesota Recreation and Park Association for NRPA Congress registration,
hotel and airfare for Cindy Walsh to attend the 2014 National Recreation and Park Association
Congress October 8-10, 2013 in Houston, Texas ($2,074.62).
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gift with restrictions
on its use?
SUMMARY: State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is graciously donating $2,074.62 for registration,
hotel and airfare expenses for Cindy Walsh, current President of the Minnesota Recreation and
Park Association, to attend the upcoming 2014 National Recreation and Park Association
Congress October 8-10, 2013 in Houston, Texas.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will be used toward the
expenses incurred by Cindy Walsh’s attendance to the 2014 National Recreation and Park
Association Congress October 8-10, 2013 in Houston, Texas.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Accept Donation from Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,074.62 FROM THE MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK
ASSOCIATION AS COMPENSATION FOR EXPENSES
FOR CINDY WALSH TO ATTEND THE 2014 NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK
ASSOCIATION CONGRESS OCTOBER 8-10, 2013 IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize
acceptance of any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by
the donor; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will provide NRPA
Congress registration, hotel and airfare totaling $2,074.62 for Cindy Walsh to attend the 2014
National Recreation and Park Association Congress October 8-10, 2013 in Houston, Texas; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to the Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association with the understanding that it must be used for registration, airfare and hotel
expenses incurred by Cindy Walsh to attend the 2014 National Recreation and Park Association
Congress October 8-10, 2013 in Houston, Texas
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Monetary Donation from Advanced Disposal for the Great Pumpkin Carve
Event
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a
monetary donation from Advanced Disposal in the amount of $400 for the Great Pumpkin Carve
event.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gift with restrictions
on its use?
SUMMARY: State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Advanced Disposal is graciously donating to the Operations and Recreation Department an
amount of $400. This donation is given with restrictions. The donation will contribute to the
Great Pumpkin Carve is a new event which will be held in October, 2013.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will assist in the Great
Pumpkin Carve event.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Accept Monetary Donation from Advanced Disposal for the Great Pumpkin Carve Event
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $400 FROM ADVANCED DISPOSAL
TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE EVENT
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize
acceptance of any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by
the donor; and
WHEREAS, Advanced Disposal donated $400 to assist in the expenses of the Great
Pumpkin Carve event and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to Advanced Disposal with the understanding
that it must be used for the Great Pumpkin Carve event held in October of 2013.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4g
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Monetary Donation from Becky Finnigan to Westwood Hills Nature Center
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a
monetary donation from Becky Finnigan in the amount of $500 to replace a name plate on a
memorial bench and for plantings or programming needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gift with restrictions
on its use?
SUMMARY: State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Becky Finnigan graciously donated $500 to replace a nameplate on a memorial bench and for
plantings or programming needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center. The donation is given with
the restriction that it be used for the replacement of a name plate and for additional plantings or
programming needs.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will be used for a name plate
and plantings or programming needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Mark Oestreich, Manager of Westwood Hills Nature Center
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Accept Monetary Donation from Becky Finnigan to Westwood Hills Nature Center
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 TO BE USED TO REPLACE A NAME PLATE ON A
MEMORIAL BENCH AND FOR PLANTINGS OR PROGRAMMING NEEDS AT
WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize
acceptance of any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by
the donor; and
WHEREAS, Becky Finnigan donated $500 to Westwood Hills Nature Center; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to Becky Finnigan with the understanding that it
must be used to replace a name plate on a memorial bench and for additional plantings or
programming needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4h
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Monetary Donations in Memory of Mary Patricia Hughes & Matthew Mezger
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of monetary
donations from friends and family in memory of Mary Patricia Hughes and Matthew Mezger in
the amount of $320 for a tree or plantings by the trails in Wolfe Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gift with restrictions
on its use?
SUMMARY: State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Sue Hellmers, Shelly Bacijalupo, Bradley and Tamara Johnson, Steven and Janet Lerch, Vera
Braun, James and Ann Marie Zellmer, and Stages Theatre Company graciously donated $320 for
a tree or plantings by the trails in Wolfe Park in memory of Mary Patricia Hughes and Matthew
Mezger. The donation is given with the restriction that it be used for a tree or plantings.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will be used for a tree or
plantings by the trails in Wolfe Park.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Accept Monetary Donations in Memory of Mary Patricia Hughes & Matthew Mezger
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN MEMORY OF
MARY PATRICIA HUGHES AND MATTHEW MEZGER
IN THE AMOUNT OF $320 TO BE USED FOR A TREE OR PLANTINGS
BY THE TRAILS IN WOLFE PARK
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize
acceptance of any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by
the donor; and
WHEREAS, friends and family of Mary Patricia Hughes and Matthew Mezger donated
$320 to Wolfe Park trails; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that these gifts are hereby accepted with thanks to Sue Hellmers, Shelly Bacijalupo, Bradley
and Tamara Johnson, Steven and Janet Lerch, Vera Braun, James and Ann Marie Zellmer, and
Stages Theatre Company with the understanding that it must be used for a tree or plantings by
the trails at Wolfe Park.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Authorization to Distribute The West End AUAR Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to authorize distribution of The West End AUAR
Update
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time. This is a procedural action. City Council
will be asked to review and adopt the Final AUAR in October following the formal review
period.
SUMMARY: An environmental analysis for The West End was adopted by the City of St.
Louis Park in 2007. The type of analysis used was an Alternative Urban Area-wide Review
(AUAR). The AUAR is due for an update because it is five years old and all phases of the
development have not been built. The City of St. Louis Park is the responsible governmental
unit (RGU) for the AUAR.
The City hired Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to complete the AUAR update. The document
is attached for your review. The report focuses on the three areas that were identified as
potential limiting factors for development under the original AUAR, including sanitary sewer
use, water use, and traffic. The analysis used the latest information on existing conditions. The
analysis also explored two modified scenarios for remaining phases of development at The West
End, including potential future redevelopment of the Chili’s and Olive Garden sites to multiple-
family residential use.
Kimley-Horn determined that sanitary sewer is no longer a limiting factor for the development.
The capacity to handle the projected water use improved since the original study. Also, traffic
will operate acceptably and within the parameters of the original AUAR. The AUAR
recommends continuing to monitor both water use and traffic and review as each phase develops.
NEXT STEPS: With the City Council’s authorization, the AUAR will be published in the
State’s EQB Monitor and distributed to neighboring jurisdictions as required. A comment period
of 10 business days is required. Once the comment period is over, and provided no objections
are filed by State agencies or the Metropolitan Council, staff intends to present the full report to
City Council on October 7, 2013, and ask to City Council to adopt the updated AUAR.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Duke Realty provided an
escrow to the City of St. Louis Park to pay all the costs associated with the AUAR update.
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: The West End AUAR Update
Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
The West End AUAR Update
DRAFT
Published September 16, 2013
Comments due September 30, 2013
Prepared for:
In Cooperation with:
Prepared by:
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ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW UPDATE
THE WEST END
FOR THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
Published September 16, 2013
Adopted ________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Updated Scenarios ..................................................................................................................... 1
3.0 Impact Analysis .......................................................................................................................... 2
4.0 Mitigation Summary and Update ............................................................................................... 6
5.0 AUAR Update Review ................................................................................................................15
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The West End study area consists of 48.6 acres located at the southwest corner of I-394 and Trunk
Highway 100 in St. Louis Park, MN, with eastern portions of the site in Golden Valley, MN.
The City of St. Louis Park adopted The West End Final AUAR in March 2007. Since that time, some
development within the study area has occurred. Pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410.3610 Subp. 7, an
AUAR and plan for mitigation must be revised every five years until all development in the study area has
received final approval. Since the study area has not been fully developed, the purpose of this document
is to update The West End AUAR pursuant to Minnesota Rules.
The 2007 AUAR included an analysis of five development scenarios as follows:
• Scenario 1 – 1,750,000 SF of redevelopment
• Scenario 2 – Maximum Build Scenario – 3,085,00 SF of redevelopment
• Scenario 3 – Minimum Build Scenario – 1,530,000 SF of redevelopment
• Scenario 4 – 1,700,00 SF of redevelopment
• Scenario 5 – Comprehensive Plan Scenario – 2,000,000 SF of redevelopment
The 2007 adopted AUAR is available on the City’s website at www.stlouispark.org. This report is
intended to serve as an update of the 2007 AUAR and includes a report on development to date,
disclosure of updated development scenarios, an update to the environmental analysis as necessary,
and a review of mitigation measures.
2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Scenario 1 as evaluated in the 2007 AUAR most closely resembles actual plans for the site, and has
been consistently used as a comparison for reviewing development proposals. The 2007 AUAR Scenario
1 includes:
• 1.0 million SF of office space
• 400,000 SF of retail space (this number also includes restaurant and entertainment uses)
• 250 condo units
Since 2007, some of the planned development types have changed slightly. Most notably, planned
condos were replaced with 119 apartment units known as The Flats at West End. Current development
of the site includes:
• 198,061 SF of retail, including grocery
• 88,336 SF of restaurant (full service and fast food)
• 59,500 SF of movie theater
• 35,396 SF of 2nd story office
• 119 apartment units
The current Chilis and Olive Garden sites may be demolished to accommodate redevelopment. No office
towers have been constructed to date. These development conditions were incorporated into the
analyses completed for this AUAR update.
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In addition, a significant industrial facility has been removed from the city’s system since the 2007 AUAR
was completed. Novartis/Nestle facility was removed from the city’s system in April 2013. This facility
used approximately eight percent of the city’s water capacity, so its removal reduces existing demand on
the system. This adjustment was made to the baseline condition for purposes of this update.
3.0 UPDATED SCENARIOS
This AUAR update includes two additional scenarios as outlined by the developer, which change the
amount of residential use previously proposed for the site:
Revised Scenario 1A:
• Existing conditions
• Replace Chilis and Olive Garden sites with residential use (334 apartment units)
• 1.1 million SF of office space
Revised Scenario 1B:
• Existing conditions
• Replace Chilis and Olive Garden sites with residential use (334 apartment units)
• 1.1 million SF of office space
• Add 250 more apartment units
The new scenarios are evaluated in comparison to the 2007 AUAR, specifically Scenario 1, which most
closely represents the actual plans for the site.
4.0 IMPACT ANALYSIS
Impact analysis of revised Scenarios 1A and 1B focuses on sanitary sewer, water use, and traffic. These
were the issues which approached established thresholds or required specific mitigation measures as
noted in the 2007 Final AUAR. For other issue areas, the analysis that was completed in 2007 remains
valid. The issue areas expected to have no anticipated change in impact or mitigation measures are
listed in Section 4.1 below. Areas requiring updated analysis are captured in Section 4.2.
4.1 AREAS OF NO ANTICIPATED CHANGE
No changes are anticipated for the following areas within the 2007 AUAR.
• Land Use
• Cover Types
• Fish, Wildlife, and Ecologically Sensitive Areas
• Physical Impacts on Water Resources
• Water-Related Land Use Management District
• Water Surface Use
• Erosion and Sedimentation
• Water Quality: Surface Water Runoff
• Water Quality: Wastewaters
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• Geological Hazards and Soil Conditions
• Solid Wastes, Hazardous Wastes, Storage Tanks
• Vehicle-Related Air Emissions
• Stationary Source Air Emissions
• Odors, Noise, and Dust
• Nearby Resources (Cultural Resources, Farmlands, Parks, Scenic Views)
• Visual Impacts
• Compatibility with Plans
• Cumulative Impacts
• Other Potential Environmental Impacts
4.2 AREAS REQUIRING UPDATED ANALYSIS
Sanitary Sewer 4.2.1
Sanitary sewer use is not anticipated to be a limiting factor to development under either scenario. With
the removal of the Novartis/Nestle facility, the baseline condition has been adjusted and sanitary use
generated by the full buildout of the development falls (Scenario 1B) beneath the thresholds identified in
the AUAR, and within the available capacity of the current MCES interceptor (7.4 millions of gallons per
day [MGD]). See Table 1. Metropolitan Council is also in the process of designing improvements to the
current sanitary sewer system that are anticipated to increase system capacity by 5 MGD. Construction
is anticipated to be complete by December of 2014.
Table 1. Net Sanitary Peak Flow
4.3 WATER USE
Water use will remain a limiting factor for both Scenario 1A and Scenario 1B. At slightly over 90 and 92
percent use of the system, respectively, both scenarios are less than what was identified in the original
AUAR. However, as stated in the original AUAR, it is the city’s desire to remain under a 90 percent
threshold. To remain within 90 percent capacity, additional mitigation measures or adjustments would be
necessary under either scenario.
AUAR Scenario
1*
Revised Scenario
1A**
Revised Scenario
1B**
Existing Average Daily Flow (MGD)2.6 2.6 2.6
Average Daily Flow Increase (MGD)***0.269 0.393 0.462
Average Daily Flow Decrease (MGD)0.044 0.506 0.506
Net Average Daily Flow Adjustment (MGD)0.225 -0.113 -0.044
Total Average Daily Flow
(Existing + Net Flow Adjustment) (MGD)2.825 2.487 2.556
Peak Hourly Flow (2.7 Peak Factor) (MGD)7.628 6.715 6.901
Peak Hourly Flow (2.37 Peak Factor) (MGD)6.695 5.894 6.058
*Decrease includes the Demolition of Existing
buildings from 2007 AUAR.
*** Increase is adjusted based on future demolition of Chili's and
Olive Garden
**Decrease Includes the Demolition of Existing buildings from 2007 AUAR and the closing of the Nestle factory. Nestle
flow decrease estimated to be 95% of Nestle Water Use information provided by the City, to account for Irrigation and
Infiltration.
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Table 2. Water Use Summary
4.4 TRAFFIC
Traffic would not be a limiting factor under Scenarios 1A or 1B as reflected in the following tables,
although under Scenario 1B, trips are very close to the AUAR thresholds for the AM peak. No additional
mitigation measures or adjustments are anticipated, but traffic should be monitored if full buildout under
Scenario 1B occurs.
Table 3. Traffic Summary – Scenario 1A
AUAR
Scenario 1
Revised Scenario
1A*
Revised Scenario
1B*
Total Firm System Capacity (MGD)13.32 13.32 13.32
City Firm Peak Usage (MGD)11.880 10.920 10.920
Capacity Available (MGD)1.436 2.400 2.400
Proposed Project Usage (MGD)0.638 1.114 1.310
Total City Usage (MGD)12.518 12.034 12.230
Capacity Available (post-construction) (MGD)0.802 1.286 1.090
Percent Total System Utilitized 93.98% 90.35%91.82%
*City Peak Usage Adjusted for removal of
Nestle Factory
In Out In Out
Office 1,100,000 square
feet 8,310 1169 159 224 1094
Retail/Restaurant 346,674 square
feet 14,863 218 139 624 676
Apartments 454 Units 3,019 45 182 176 95
Trip Generation Subtotal 26,192 1,432 480 1,024 1,865
Multi-Use Reduction (-10%)-2,619 -143 -48 -102 -187
TOTAL 23,573 1,289 432 922 1,678
Percent Increase -1% 9% 22% 2% 3%
2007 AUAR Trip Generation Limits 1,320 528 1,167 1,883
Land Use Size AM Peak Hour PM Peak HourDaily Trips
1 Trip generation calculations as documented in the West End AUAR, based on
ITE Trip Generation, 7 th Edition (2003).
2 Trip generation calculations based on the most recent version of ITE Trip Generation, 9 th Edition (2012).
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Table 4. Traffic Summary – Scenario 1B
4.5 SUMMARY
The West End development will exceed the original AUAR estimates for sewage flow and water demand,
however with the removal of the Novartis/Nestle facility, the existing infrastructure is capable of
supporting the increased sanitary sewer demand created by the development under both Scenarios 1A
and 1B.
Water use is anticipated to be under the 2007 AUAR thresholds for both Scenarios 1A and 1B. However,
both scenarios are above the city’s preferred 90 percent total system use. Additional mitigation measures
or adjustments may be required.
Traffic generated by both Scenarios 1A and 1B can be accommodated within the limits established in the
original AUAR; however Scenario 1B is very close to reaching thresholds in the AM peak. No additional
mitigation measures or adjustments are anticipated at this time, but traffic should be monitored if full
buildout under Scenario 1B is implemented.
In Out In Out
Office 1,100,000 square
feet 8,310 1169 159 224 1094
Retail 346,674 square
feet 14,863 218 139 624 676
Apartments 454 Units 3,019 45 182 176 95
Added Apartments 250 Units 1,663 25 100 97 52
Trip Generation Subtotal 27,855 1,457 580 1,121 1,917
Multi-Use Reduction (-10%)-2,785 -146 -58 -112 -192
TOTAL 25,070 1,311 522 1,009 1,725
Percent Increase 5% 11% 48% 11% 6%
2007 AUAR Trip Generation Limits 1,320 528 1,167 1,883
Daily Trips AM Peak Hour PM Peak HourLand Use Size
1 Trip generation calculations as documented in the West End AUAR, based on
ITE Trip Generation, 7 th Edition (2003).
2 Trip generation calculations based on the most recent version of ITE Trip Generation, 9 th Edition (2012).
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5.0 MITIGATION SUMMARY AND UPDATE
Based on this AUAR Update, the West End has developed generally as anticipated under Scenario 1 in
the 2007 AUAR. Mitigation measures outlined in the 2007 AUAR remain valid or have been completed,
or may no longer apply. The mitigation measures are outlined below, including a progress update. As a
result of the analysis update, no additional mitigation measures are proposed over those identified in the
2007 AUAR.
5.1 REDEVELOPMENT PHASING
5.1.1 The developer will not incorporate condominiums into the proposed redevelopment at this time. If
in the future condominiums are desired on the site, a re-evaluation of impacts will need to occur. No
longer applies. Apartments have been built instead of condominiums on the site.
5.1.2 Development will be phased to allow for incremental monitoring of utility usage. Timing of all
phases will be market dependent, but the following is an estimated schedule:
Phase 1 – all retail development on western half of site (Summer 2007 – Winter 2008-2009)
Completed
Phase 2 – one office building and hotel on eastern half of site (Summer 2007 – Fall 2008) Incomplete; office building has not been built yet and apartments built instead of hotel
Phase 3 – remaining office buildings (market dependent) Incomplete
5.2 WATER USE
The City’s goal is that total water usage not exceed 90 percent of the City’s existing capacity. The 90
percent threshold is a concern only during periods of extreme summer peak water usage (1 to 5 week
period). To manage water usage, the following strategies will be implemented:
5.2.1 Site users will abide by the City’s restrictions on lawn sprinkling, including no watering between
noon and 6:00 P.M., and adhering to the odd/even schedule (properties with odd numbered addresses
sprinkle on odd numbered days, and properties with even numbered addresses sprinkle on even
numbered days). Additional use restrictions can also be implemented in accordance with the City’s Water
Supply and Conservation Plan. Remains valid
5.2.2 Developer will follow State requirements for use of standard low-flow fixtures. Remains valid
5.2.3 The City will monitor water use via meter readings after Phases 1 and 2 of the redevelopment
are complete (retail and one office building, respectively). Water use calculations will be re-evaluated at
this time. Complete for Phase 1. Phase 2 now considered to be apartment development. Remains
valid.
5.2.4 If water use exceeds expectations, and/or future phases are anticipated to exceed 90 percent
total system capacity, the City and the developer will cooperate to explore both city-wide and project-
specific measures to increase capacity and minimize peak water consumption. Methods could include
reclamation of stormwater for irrigation purposes. Remains valid
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5.2.5 The City will explore the possibility of adding a treatment plant to Well #6, which is currently
inactive. This project is not currently identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, however it could
add 1.5 million gallons per day (MGD) to the existing system capacity. This or other strategies will be
evaluated for providing additional water capacity. A target implementation date has not been identified. If
the need is shown, the timing of this project may be accelerated in the Capital Improvement Plan.
Remains valid
With regards to the existing monitoring well located near the study area, the developer will:
5.2.6 Coordinate with the MPCA to regarding procedure for sealing this well, if deemed necessary. If
well replacement is required, the location of the new well will be determined in coordination with the
MPCA. Completed
Dewatering during construction will require:
5.2.7 The developers will obtain a Groundwater Appropriation Permit as required if dewatering will
exceed 10,000 gallons per day. Remains valid
5.2.8 All water pumped during construction dewatering activities will be discharged in compliance with
the City, watershed and MDNR requirements and the NPDES permit. No discharge water will be
directed to surface waters without prior retention in a temporary settling basin. Remains valid
5.3 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
5.3.1 Project proposers are required to acquire NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction
Activity from the MPCA prior to initiating earthwork for each phase of project. This permit requires that the
MPCA’s Best Management Practices (BMPs) be used to control erosion and that all erosion controls be
inspected after each rainfall exceeding 0.1 inch of precipitation. Remains valid
5.3.2 The City will require project proposers to meet the erosion and sediment control regulations in all
applicable regulations, ordinances and rules of the City, MPCA, and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
(MCWD). Remains valid
5.3.3 The developer will carry out soil correction for the proposed buildings. Existing fill and buried
organic soils must be subcut and removed to expose medium dense to dense non-organic granular soils,
after which approved compacted backfill must be placed. Possible methods for project building
foundations, as recommended in the Preliminary Report of Geotechnical Exploration (AET, Inc.,
September 2006) include:
• Carry out conventional soil correction, which will require dewatering, backfill with approved
compacted granular soils and crushed rock, and support the buildings on conventional spread
footing foundations. Additional borings and pressuremeter testing would be required for this
method. Remains valid
• Use rammed aggregate piers to improve the existing fill and naturally-occurring soils in situ, and
support the buildings on conventional spread footing foundations. Remains valid
• Use driven pile foundations, with structural slabs for the lowest levels. Remains valid
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5.4 WATER QUALITY – SURFACE WATER RUNOFF
5.4.1 The City will require stormwater management systems to be developed in accordance with
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Rules, City ordinances and National Urban Runoff Program
standards. Remains valid
5.4.2 The City will require project proposers to use techniques that reduce total phosphorus content of
proposed runoff by 50 percent, per MCWD requirements. Remains valid
5.4.3 The developer will work with MCWD to determine acceptable BMPs and/or treatment systems to
accommodate required phosphorous removal. Remains valid
5.4.4 The City recommends that project proposers use stormwater management techniques that
encourage infiltration of stormwater runoff whenever possible, to maximize the infiltration potential of the
AUAR Study Area. Remains valid
5.4.5 Implement provisions of the City’s Erosion Control Ordinance that require the use, management
and enforcement of BMPs to provide pretreatment of water discharged during and after construction.
Remains valid
5.4.6 The City will require that the stormwater management system be designed to hold the 100-year
event rate on-site and release it at the 10-year event rate, per City standards. Remains valid
5.5 WATER QUALITY – WASTEWATER
The City will require that construction and operation of the sanitary system maintain existing City peak
flow of 2.37 and no greater than 6.5 peak MGD at M-120 as required by Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services (MCES). To accomplish this, the following strategies will be implemented:
5.5.1 The City and MCES will monitor flow readings at M-120 after construction of Phases 1 and 2 are
complete (retail and one office building), and after a major rain event. No longer applies – capacity not
an issue.
5.5.2 Upon completion of Phase 2, flow projections will be re-evaluated based on post-Phase 2
monitoring. Sanitary flow calculations will be re-evaluated at this time. If sanitary flow into M-120 for full
development is projected to exceed 6.5 peak MGD prior to planned MCES improvements to the
interceptor, the City and developer will coordinate to design and construct appropriate temporary peak
flow storage until the MCES interceptor is upgraded or other solutions are implemented. The specific
obligations of the developer will be addressed in the Developer’s Agreement for its project. No longer
applies – capacity not an issue.
5.5.3 The City will place priority on inflow and infiltration projects within the flowshed of this interceptor
in the next 3 years. Remains valid
5.5.4 The City will coordinate with MCES to encourage construction and completion of the planned
interceptor improvements by the end of 2010, as stated in an MCES letter to City of St. Louis Park dated
December 13, 2006 (Appendix B). No longer applies; construction in progress and anticipated to
be completed by December 2014.
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5.6 SOLID WASTES, HAZARDOUS WASTES AND STORAGE TANKS
5.6.1 Efforts will be made by the developer to minimize pollution during construction by properly
disposing of construction debris in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Remains valid
5.6.2 The developer will inspect, sample, and remove building materials prior to demolition, as
required by state law. All asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint will be disposed of according
to state and federal regulations in an MPCA-licensed demolition landfill. Remains valid
5.6.3 Any disturbance of lead-based paint will require compliance with the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Lead in Construction Standard. Remains valid
5.6.4 Other solid waste materials found in the buildings may also require special disposal or recycling
prior to demolition, such as fluorescent bulbs, furnace and other utility materials, motors, drinking
fountains, electronic equipment, and electrical materials. The developer will handle and dispose of these
materials in accordance with state and federal regulations. Remains valid
5.6.5 The City will require that the demolition contractor consider, if applicable, a source separation
and recycling plan for concrete, wood, and metal. Remains valid
5.6.6 The developer will remove all tanks and associated underground piping in accordance with
applicable state and federal laws. Remains valid
5.6.7 Any party that may discover residual petroleum contamination shall follow state law and report
the information to the MPCA for further investigation and potential remediation. Remains valid
5.7 TRAFFIC
The following list of mitigation strategies includes all of the transportation improvements recommended in
the Minneapolis West Redevelopment Traffic Analysis, Final Report, prepared by SRF Consulting Group,
Inc. in January 2007. Following approval of the 2007 AUAR, the City of St. Louis Park worked with the
developer on the feasibility of, and phasing required for each mitigation strategy, and how each was
linked to the proposed development phasing. Responsibility for constructing and funding of these
strategies was determined between the City and developer, and was documented in the developer’s
agreement.
The following mitigation strategies were recommended to be completed prior to the completion of Phases
1 and 2 for all scenarios studied in the 2007 AUAR, with additional mitigation strategies recommended
prior to Phase 3. Based on the current level of development, it can be assumed that Phase 1 and part of
Phase 2 of development have been completed.
This list was reviewed by the City of St. Louis Park to document what mitigation measures have been
completed, and which mitigation measures remain. The analysis completed for this AUAR update did not
identify any additional traffic mitigation measures.
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Phases 1 and 2 Recommended Improvements
Park Place Boulevard/I-394 North Ramp:
5.7.1 Install a westbound right-turn lane to provide a dual right-turn lane. In addition, modify the signal
phasing to provide a right-turn overlap phase and optimize timing. Remains valid
Park Place Boulevard/I-394 South Ramp
5.7.2 Install a northbound right-turn lane to provide a dual right-turn lane. In addition, extend the
northbound right-turn lane to Wayzata Boulevard and modify phasing to provide a right-turn overlap
phase and optimize timing. Completed
5.7.3 Widen the entrance ramp onto eastbound I-394 to maintain a two-lane entrance onto the
collector-distributor roadway. Remains valid
Park Place Boulevard/Wayzata Boulevard:
5.7.4 Install a southbound left-turn lane to provide dual left-turn lanes. In addition, widen eastbound
Wayzata Boulevard to accommodate the dual-left turn lane. Completed
Park Place Boulevard/West 16th Street:
5.7.5 Modify the westbound approach to provide dual left-turn lanes, one through lane and a right-turn
lane. Completed In addition, modify the signal phasing to provide a right-turn overlap phase.
Completed
5.7.6 Modify the eastbound shared through/left-turn lane to an exclusive left-turn lane to provide dual
left-turn lanes. Completed
5.7.7 Modify the existing exclusive eastbound right-turn lane to provide a shared through/right-turn
lane. Completed
5.7.8 Eliminate the current split phasing and optimize the signal timing. Completed
Quentin Avenue/Wayzata Boulevard:
5.7.9 Install a southbound right-turn lane. Remains valid
5.7.10 Install an eastbound right-turn lane. Remains valid
Quentin Avenue/Old Cedar Lake Road :
5.7.11 Install a northbound left-turn lane. Completed
5.7.12 Modify the current striping to provide a southbound right-turn lane. Remains valid
TH 100 East Frontage Road/Old Cedar Lake Road:
5.7.13 Modify and widen the westbound approach and re-stripe as two lanes. Remains valid
5.7.14 Widen the west end of the concrete island to create a 90-degree T-intersection. Remains valid
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Phase 3 Recommended Improvements
Park Place Boulevard/I-394 North Ramp:
5.7.15 Install an eastbound right-turn lane to provide a dual right-turn lane. In addition, modify the
signal phasing to provide a right-turn overlap phase. Remains valid
Park Place Boulevard/Wayzata Boulevard:
5.7.16 Install a westbound right-turn lane to provide dual right-turn lanes. Completed In addition, modify
the signal phasing to provide a right-turn overlap phase and optimize timing. Completed
5.7.17 Install an additional northbound through lane beginning at north of Wayzata Boulevard and
ending at the I-394 South Ramp. Completed
Park Place Boulevard/West 16th Street:
Extend the existing southbound left-turn lane to provide 300 feet of storage. Completed 4.6.19
Modify the existing northbound shared through/right-turn lane to a through lane only. Completed 4.6.19
5.7.20 Install a northbound right-turn lane. Completed
Park Place Boulevard/Gamble Drive:
5.7.21 Modify the existing westbound shared through/left-turn lane to an exclusive left-turn lane to
provide dual left-turn lanes. Completed
5.7.22 Convert the existing westbound right-turn lane to a through lane and install an exclusive right-
turn lane on this approach. Completed In addition, modify the signal phasing to provide a right-turn
overlap phase. Completed
Eliminate the current split phasing and optimize the signal timing. Completed 4.6.23
Based on the trip generation estimates, Scenarios 2 and 4 were the most intensive redevelopment
scenarios. In addition to the improvements listed above, the following improvements are also
recommended to maintain acceptable operations at all key intersections for future year 2010 build
conditions under Scenarios 2 and 4.
• Park Place Boulevard/Wayzata Boulevard – Install an additional northbound through lane
beginning at West 16th Street, connecting to the through lane recommended at Wayzata
Boulevard. Completed as a shared northbound through/right turn lane from the north side
of 16th Street to Wayzata Boulevard
• Park Place Boulevard/Wayzata Boulevard – Install an exclusive northbound right-turn lane.
Remains valid
Even with all of the proposed improvements, the intersection of Park Place Boulevard/West 16th Street
would continue to operate at a poor level of service under Scenario 2. Therefore, it was determined that
the adjacent roadway network cannot support the full build (100 percent) of Scenario 2. A sensitivity
analysis was conducted and it was concluded that with the improvements identified, the adjacent
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roadway systems could accommodate 90 percent of the development assumed for Scenario 2, or 90
percent of the estimated peak hour trips under this scenario. Therefore, the final site plan cannot
generate traffic that exceeds the following thresholds:
• 1,320 inbound trips and 528 outbound trips in the A.M. peak hour
• 1,167 inbound and 1,883 outbound trips in the P.M. peak hour
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES
The cities of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have established a joint task force, which reviews Travel
Demand Management (TDM) Plans for development in the established I-394 overlay zoning district. The
AUAR study area lies completely within Zone A of this overlay district (City of St. Louis Park Code, Article
IV, Sections 36-321 through 36-330).
All developments proposed within the area covered by this overlay district which contain more than 0.6
square foot of gross floor area per each square foot of land area within a lot or parcel shall obtain a
conditional use permit which conforms to the terms of this division. The conditional use permit shall
contain measures to reduce travel demand within the district, including the following conditions:
• A TDM Plan initially shall be prepared when the traffic generated for one hour during the P.M.
peak hour three out of five consecutive business days reaches LOS E at more than half of the
intersections (I-394 ramps and frontage road intersections) of the Xenia/Park Place interchange.
Remains valid
• Each development shall monitor the traffic generated by it (the locations and times to be
determined by the joint task force) Remains valid
• The TDM plans prepared by the owners may require the use of rideshare incentive programs,
public transit incentives, bicycle and pedestrian incentive measures, variable work hours or flex-
time programs under which employees are required to stagger their work hours, measures to
reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, shared parking and the like. Remains valid
Based on these criteria and the traffic analysis that was completed for the AUAR study area, a TDM plan
was not required for this area under city code. However, the City of St. Louis Park elected to require the
development of a TDM plan for this study area, which may reduce the number of traffic improvements
that may be required and could also reduce the on-site parking requirements. The TDM plan was
required with the Developer Agreement.
A TDM plan for the West End was completed in 2008. The measures listed below are intended to
encourage residents, employees and visitors of The West End to use alternative modes of transportation
instead of driving alone. The implementation of such measures is/will be facilitated by the developer or
current building owner(s).
(1) Ridesharing incentive programs
• Provide information on all of the transportation alternatives, such as: bus-route maps, carpooling,
and other information at on-site key locations. Information may be provided to new
employees/residents in orientation or welcome packets. Remains valid
• Conduct an annual transportation alternatives awareness campaign which will include
information on all transportation alternatives. Remains valid
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(2) Public transit incentive programs
• Promote transit through information dissemination. Remains valid
• Provide discount bus passes, such as Metro Pass, to provide incentives for transit use. Remains
valid
(3) Improvements in public transit
• Work with Metro Transit to reroute bus service to serve the study area directly, especially the
office buildings. Remains valid
• Promote transit use through the provision of transit stops, bus shelters, and bus layover areas
within the study area. Remains valid
(4) Bicycle and pedestrian incentive measures
• Promote bicycling and walking through information dissemination and the provision of bicycle
storage facilities (i.e. bike racks and/or bike lockers), with nearby shower facilities for employees
biking or walking to work. Remains valid
(5) Variable work hours, or flex time
• Promote flexible schedules for employees Remains valid
• Provide telecommuting information. All residential units will be provided with digital cable
access, giving residents the option of subscribing to high speed internet access. Remains valid
(6) Measures to reduce the reliance on single-occupancy vehicles:
• Promote car and vanpooling through information dissemination and with the assistance of Metro
Commuter Services. Incentives such as preferential parking location for carpoolers may be
offered as well. Remains valid
(7) Provision of less parking area than that required under the provision of this chapter, shared
parking arrangements, the incorporation of residential units Remains valid
(8) Any other technique or combination of techniques capable of reducing the traffic and related
impacts of the proposed use. Remains valid
• The plan should designate an individual to act as the traffic management program coordinator to
disseminate materials and participate in training or informational sessions about traffic-
management programs. Remains valid
• Work with delivery vehicles to access the site during off-peak traffic periods. Remains valid
5.8 VISUAL IMPACTS
5.8.1 Developer will design lighting to minimize impact on surrounding land uses, and a lighting plan
will be developed to comply with City requirements. Remains valid
5.8.2 Developer shall consider the effect of sun angles and shade patterns on other buildings, per City
requirements. Remains valid
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5.8.3 City will review lighting impacts on surrounding neighborhoods during the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) process. Remains valid
5.8.4 Developer will fully screen all cooling towers in accordance with City requirements. Remains
valid
5.9 COMPATIBILITY WITH PLANS
5.9.1 Developer will request re-zoning with the City of Golden Valley to ensure that proposed land
uses are consistent with current zoning. Completed
5.9.2 The proposer will work with the City of St. Louis Park to create a site plan which incorporates all
City Code requirements. Remains valid
5.10 GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS:
5.10.1 The proposed development will require an amendment to the City’s current Zoning Ordinance
and other City Code and permit requirements. Completed
5.10.2 Approval of plans through the City’s development process, together with the necessary
development agreements, which include specific requirements. Remains valid
5.10.3 Enforcement of the permitting requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
Remains valid
5.10.4 Update the AUAR if the following conditions or assumptions change in accordance with MN
Rules 4410.3610, subp. 3:
• Five years have passed since the RGU adopted the original environmental analysis document
and plan for mitigation or the latest revision. This item does not apply if all development within
the area has been given final approval by the RGU. Remains valid
• A comprehensive plan amendment is proposed that would allow an increase in development
over the levels assumed in the environmental analysis document. Remains valid
• Total development within the area would exceed the maximum levels assumed in the
environmental analysis document. Remains valid
• A substantial change is proposed in public facilities intended to service development in the area
that may result in increased adverse impacts on the environment. Remains valid
• Development or construction of public facilities will occur on a schedule other than that assumed
in the environmental analysis document or plan for mitigation so as to substantially increase the
likelihood or magnitude of potential adverse environmental impacts or to substantially postpone
the implementation of identified mitigation measures. Remains valid
• New information demonstrates that important assumptions or background conditions used in the
analysis presented in the environmental analysis document are substantially in error and that
environmental impacts have consequently been substantially underestimated. Remains valid
• The RGU determines that other substantial changes have occurred that may affect the potential
for, or magnitude of, adverse environmental impacts. Remains valid
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6.0 AUAR UPDATE REVIEW
Pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410.3610 Subp. 7, this AUAR Update is available for a ten-day comment
period. Once the comment period is over and no objections are filed by state agencies or the
Metropolitan Council, the City of St. Louis Park will adopt the AUAR update. The West End AUAR will
remain valid for an additional five years from the adoption date.
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4j
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Amended and
Restated Subordination Agreement between Oak Grove Commercial Capital, the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority, the City of St. Louis Park, and Excelsior & Grand LLC
relative to Phase I of the Excelsior & Grand redevelopment project.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council find that the Amended and Restated
Subordination Agreement between Oak Grove Commercial Capital, the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority, the City of St. Louis Park, and Excelsior & Grand LLC is in the best
interest of the City and its residents?
SUMMARY:
TOLD Development is in the process of refinancing Phase I of its Excelsior & Grand project. As
a result, it has requested that the EDA and City approve the attached Amended & Restated
Subordination Agreement. Under the Amended & Restated Contract for Private Redevelopment
of July 23, 2001 between Excelsior & Grand LLC (TOLD Development), the EDA and the City,
the EDA and City agreed to subordinate their rights under the agreement to the holder of any
mortgage securing construction or permanent financing related to the Excelsior & Grand project,
subject to terms and conditions mutually agreeable by the parties. The EDA and City approved a
Subordination Agreement in connection with the original bank loan in December 2001. The
terms of this proposed Amended & Restated Subordination Agreement are substantially identical
to the first Agreement. It asserts that the EDA and City’s rights under the Contract and Deed for
the original Phase I property are subordinate to the lender’s rights under its loan documents
pertaining to the Phase I property. The EDA and City do not, however, subordinate their interest
to the lender under the Assessment Agreement for Phase I. The proposed Amended & Restated
Subordination Agreement replaces the original Subordination Agreement and is substantially
similar to other subordination agreements related to the Excelsior & Grand project approved in
the past. The EDA’s legal counsel, in consultation with Staff, has reviewed the proposed
Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement and recommends its approval.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed Amended & Restated
Subordination Agreement asserts that the EDA and City’s rights under the Contract and Deed for
the original Phase I property of the Excelsior & Grand project are subordinate to the lender’s
rights under its loan documents pertaining to the Phase I property. The City does not, however,
subordinate its interest to the lender under the Assessment Agreement for Phase I. All costs
associated with this agreement (Kennedy & Graven) are to be paid by TOLD Development.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution of Approval, Amended & Restated
Subordination Agreement (see EDA agenda)
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director and City Manager
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Title: Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
RESOLUTION NO.13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAK GROVE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE, LLC, THE ST.
LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS
PARK, AND EXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council ("Council") of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota ("City") as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The City, Authority and Meridian Properties Real Estate Development LLC
(“Meridian") entered into a Contract for Private Redevelopment dated January 16, 2001, as
amended by a First Amendment thereto dated March 3, 2003, a Second Amendment thereto dated
September 15, 2003, a Third Amendment thereto dated October 7, 2003, a Fourth Amendment
thereto dated November 1, 2004, and a Fifth Amendment dated December 1, 2006 (as amended, the
“Contract”) setting forth the parties' respective responsibilities in the redevelopment of certain
property (the “Redevelopment Property”) in the City, all pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.090 to 469.108 ("EDA Act") and 469.001 to 469.047 ("HRA Act").
1.02. Pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated December 1, 2001,
Meridian assigned certain of its rights and obligations under the Contract for the construction of
certain improvements known as Phase I to Excelsior & Grand LLC (the “Redeveloper”).
1.03. Glaser Financial Group, Inc. (“Glaser”) made a loan to the Redeveloper for the
construction of the Phase I improvements (the “Loan”), and in connection with the Loan the
Authority and City entered into a Subordination Agreement among Glaser, City, Authority and
Redeveloper (the “Subordination Agreement”).
1.04. The Redeveloper now desires to refinance the Loan (the “Refinancing”) through
Oak Grove Commercial Mortgage, LLC (the “Lender”) and has requested that the Authority and
City enter into an Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement with the Lender and
Redeveloper in connection with the Refinancing.
1.05. The Council has reviewed the Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement and
finds that the execution thereof and performance of the City’s obligations thereunder are in the best
interest of the City and its residents.
Section 2. City Approval; Further Proceedings.
2.01. The Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement as presented to the Council is
hereby in all respects approved, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the
transaction and that are approved by the Mayor and City Manager, provided that execution of the
document by such officials shall be conclusive evidence of approval.
2.02. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City
the Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement and any documents referenced therein
requiring execution by the City, and to carry out, on behalf of the City its obligations thereunder.
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Title: Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement – TOLD Development
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council
September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4k
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Estoppel Certificate – Excelsior & Grand
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the Estoppel Certificate between the EDA,
the City, Meridian Properties Real Estate Development, LLC, and Excelsior & Grand LLC
relative to the Excelsior & Grand project.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council find that the Estoppel Certificate
between the EDA, the City, Meridian Properties Real Estate Development, LLC, Excelsior &
Grand LLC, is in the best interest of the City and its residents?
SUMMARY:
The Excelsior & Grand property in general and the related Town Green property in particular,
are subject to a Maintenance and Operation Contract dated October 15, 2003 between the City,
the EDA, Meridian Properties and Excelsior & Grand LLC.
Parent company TOLD Development is in the process of refinancing Phase I of its Excelsior &
Grand project and its new lender, Oak Grove Commercial Mortgage, LLC, has requested that the
EDA and City approve the attached Estoppel Certificate. The Estoppel Certificate contains
certifications by the EDA and City that to the best of their knowledge, Meridian Properties and
Excelsior & Grand LLC are not in default under the Contract and Declaration of Covenants
covering the public improvements connected with the project and that the lender and HUD may
rely on the Estoppel Certificate in connection with the loan. Currently, Meridian Properties and
Excelsior & Grand LLC are not in default for any of the maintenance work required under the
Contract and Declaration of Covenants for the project property.
The City Attorney, in consultation with Staff, has reviewed the proposed Estoppel Certificate
and recommends its approval.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Meridian Properties and Excelsior & Grand
LLC will continue to have ongoing maintenance obligations under the Contract and Declaration
of Covenants for Maintenance and Operation of Excelsior & Grand Public Improvements. The
proposed Estoppel does not affect those ongoing obligations.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Estoppel Certificate (see EDA agenda)
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director and City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4l
MINUTES
St. Louis Park Housing Authority
Westwood Room, St. Louis Park City Hall
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 5:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Catherine Courtney, Markeith Thomas, Richard
Webb
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Suzanne Metzger
OTHERS PRESENT: Gavin and Jacqueline May
STAFF PRESENT: Jane Klesk, Kevin Locke, Marney Olson, Michele Schnitker
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes for June, 2013
The Board minutes of June 12, 2013 were unanimously approved.
3. Hearings – None
4. Reports and Committees – None
5. Unfinished Business – None
6. New Business
a. Election of Officers
Commissioner Courtney proposed the slate of officers to be as follows: Catherine
Courtney, Chair, Richard Webb, Vice Chair, and Suzanne Metzger, Secretary.
Commissioner Thomas moved to accept the proposed slate of officers; Commissioner
Webb seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
b. Approval of Wood Lane Private Development Contract
Ms. Schnitker and Ms. Olson introduced Gavin and Jacqueline May, who wish to
enter into a contract with the HA for private development of 5609 Wood Lane, excess
land. Ms. Olson provided the Commissioners with details of the contract and the
“Next Steps”. Commissioner Webb moved to approve the execution of the Contract
for Private Development of 5609 Wood Lane for purchase at the appraised value, and
development of the parcel in accordance with the guidelines established by City
Council, and pending the conservation easement from Minnehaha Watershed District.
Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion, and the motion passed 3-0.
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7. Communications from Executive Director
Ms. Schnitker distributed the June 21, 2013 Storm Damage Summary to the
Commissioners.
a. Claims List, July – 2013
The Claims List was not included in the Board Packet. Ms. Klesk stated that she will
email the list to the Commissioners.
b. Communications
1. Monthly Report, July – 2013
c. Draft Financial Statements, April – 2013
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Webb moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Thomas
seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Suzanne Metzger, Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4m
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 17, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris, Richard Person,
Carl Robertson, Charlie Dixon (youth member)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Gary Morrison, Sean Walther, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of June 26, 2013
Commissioner Person moved approval of the minutes. Commissioner Morris seconded
the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 3-0-1 (Chair Robertson abstained).
3. Public Hearings
A. Major Amendment to PUD regarding Restaurants
Location: The Shops at West End
Applicant: AD West End LLC
Case No.: 13-27-PUD
Sean Walther, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Walther explained that
there are two separate parts to the PUD: The Shops at West End which include two
office towers, shopping center, Flats at West End apartment building, as well as two
restaurant pads. A future phase of office development is proposed east of Utica and
bordering Hwy. 100. The major amendment concerns the Shops at West End specifically.
The request would allow more space within the existing shopping center to be used for
restaurants.
Mr. Walther reviewed all parking locations on the site. He discussed the 2013 Shared
Parking Analysis conducted by Walker Parking Consultants. He said the study concluded
that there is a surplus of parking all year round, except for the week after Christmas.
Commissioner Morris commented that the development is slowly sliding into what he
didn’t want the West End to become which is a restaurant mall. He added that the
development is a success and the request is reasonable, but this should be the last time
that there are any changes in the balance of restaurant to retail.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, he
closed the public hearing.
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Chair Robertson said he agreed with Commissioner Morris’ comments about the balance
of retail and restaurants. He added that a little bit more restaurant can comfortably be
absorbed into the successful development.
Commissioner Kramer asked about the current state of bicycle access for that area. He
said currently it is a very busy car area.
Mr. Walther responded that The Shops at West End did supply a lot of bicycle parking.
He said the barrier to bicycle access is the connection to the north Cedar Lake trail. The
City’s long range plans propose an additional bridge crossing over the railroad tracks.
There is trail along the west side of Park Place Blvd.
Commissioner Person made a motion to recommend approval of the Major Amendment
to the West End PUD to allow additional restaurants at 5310 16th Street. Commissioner
Kramer seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
4. Other Business
There was a discussion about the proposed Louisiana and Hwy. 7 interchange.
Plans are on the city’s website.
Commissioner Morris asked staff to look at a development tour in August or September.
5. Communications
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
7. A study session on the proposed DLC Apartments West End and proposed Knollwood
Mall Redevelopment followed the regular meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4n
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 7, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison,
Richard Person, Carl Robertson,
Charlie Dixon (youth member)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris, Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Ryan Kelley, Meg McMonigal, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes: None
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit for Addition – Peter Hobart Elementary School
Location: 6500 W. 26th Street
Applicant: St. Louis Park Public Schools
Case No.: 13-29-CUP
Ryan Kelley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. The Conditional Use Permit
is being requested for a small, two-story addition of two classrooms. Future additions
may be considered at a later date.
Commissioner Person asked about other additions being considered.
Mr. Kelley responded that other additions being considered are for more classrooms and
an addition to the cafeteria space.
Commissioner Carper asked about the use of trucks for export and import of soil.
Mr. Kelley reviewed the staging plan for construction.
Paul Aplikowski, Wold Architects, stated the addition will largely sit on existing grade.
There will be a small amount of soil movement, but no large quantities of import or
export. They hope to complete the addition by January.
Chair Robertson asked why the remaining additions are not proposed to be constructed at
this time.
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Mr. Aplikowski said that is due to funding. The School District is likely to do a
referendum this fall for further construction.
Commissioner Carper asked about plans for providing outdoor recreational activities for
students during construction.
Mr. Aplikowski stated that most of the playground will still be available. There will be a
fence along the construction road.
Commissioner Person asked if additions are contemplated at Susan Lindgren and Aquila
Schools.
Mr. Aplikowski said additions are contemplated at those locations, pending a referendum.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion recommending approval of the
Conditional Use Permit, subject to conditions recommended by staff. Commissioner
Person seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
4. Other Business
Chair Robertson asked for an update on a development tour.
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, said staff will schedule a tour.
5. Communications
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked about the city ordinance for boat (flag) signs.
Ms. McMonigal responded that kind of sign comes under the temporary sign ordinance.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4o
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period
August 10, 2013 through August 23, 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
72.92GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
72.92
1,133.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABRAKADOODLE
1,133.00
164.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGACCESS TRANSLATION SERVICES
164.00
3.40-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSACE SUPPLY CO
52.80GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
49.40
60.29OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
60.29
42,951.51GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS BAL S RETAINED PERCENTAGEALBERS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
1.51-GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
42,950.00
1,017.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A WATER SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
320.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,337.00
211.25TRAININGSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC
211.25
376.69GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYAMERICAN STATE EQUIPMENT CO
24.23-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
352.46
1,389.47GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS
1,389.47
1,325.25TRAFFIC CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
1,325.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,650.50
519.34UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSANDERSEN, NORMAN
519.34
742.57REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIESAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
742.57
126.28GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESAPPLIED MSS
126.28
215.00OPERATIONSREPAIRSARC
215.00
386.00GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESARROW LIFT
386.00
1,048.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSASPEN LAWN SERVICE/SIPE'S ENTE
1,048.00
6,803.15-PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGEASTECH
136,062.95CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
129,259.80
216.51CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENTAT&T MOBILITY
216.51
324.81FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION
324.81
64.50PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEATOMIC RECYCLING
64.50SEWER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
64.50VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
193.50
720.49WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
720.49
65.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMOBILE SERVICE
65.79
3,224.00WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAWWA
3,224.00
480.00PATCHING-PERMANENT CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYBARTON SAND & GRAVEL CO
480.00
8,350.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIBASICH INC, MICHAEL
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8,350.00
22.83WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
22.83
330.00SOFTBALLPROGRAM REVENUEBERTRAM, JOEL
330.00
27.05PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESBLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC
27.05
110.08OTHER SUMMER CAMPS GENERAL SUPPLIESBOEHMS CYCLE
110.08
124.76INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBOETTCHER, ANN
124.76
240.93UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSBOHN WELDING INC
240.93
6,145.00ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBOLTON & MENK INC
17,542.54ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICES
23,687.54
3,010.05GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYBOYER FORD TRUCKS
3,010.05
124.95GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
124.95
939.00CE MATERIALS TESTING GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
446.50CE MATERIALS TESTING IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,385.50
7,567.60GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS BAL S RETAINED PERCENTAGEBREDEMUS HARDWARE COMPANY INC
7,567.60
29.95POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESBURR, SUSAN
29.95
159.62WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBUTLER, GERALDINE
159.62
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140.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCECALL, TRACY
140.00
9,175.57ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
224.00EXCESS PUBLIC LAND LEGAL SERVICES
2,007.64STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
272.00WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
1,136.00REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
656.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES
13,471.21
19.99WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL
83.15SUMMER GRADE 4-5 GENERAL SUPPLIES
103.14
34.24-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCARDIAC SCIENCE INC
532.24OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
498.00
680.79IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
680.79
20,215.55EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE SERV
20,215.55
3,689.23TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
3,689.23
700.00CES Resid Energy Conservation OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
700.00
1,214.03FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
1,316.13WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
31.52REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
33.74SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
26.58SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
439.00MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
297.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
21.09WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
37.64NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
3,416.93
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283.64FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
283.64
15,300.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENTCENTRAL PENSION FUND
15,300.00
69.94FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS CORPORATION
164.40FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
227.00AQUATIC PARK BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
283.38VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
744.72
750.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
103.13HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
249.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
203.29HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
225.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,530.42
500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWCLARK, ELIZABETH
500.00
200.10CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESCOCA-COLA BOTTLING CO
200.10
17,912.95ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES
17,912.95
171.12WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMCAST
82.41SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4.52BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
258.05
4,051.13PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCOMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY
4,051.13
119.98ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSCOMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
243.08CE INSPECTION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
363.06
593.40EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP S
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593.40
668.00AQUATIC PARK BUDGET BUILDING MTCE SERVICECONCRETE ETC INC
668.00
221.57INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS
221.57
8,158.89POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
8,158.89
8,962.75GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES
8,962.75
307.92POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
307.92
475.89REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS NPOWER LLC
475.89
9,525.11SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES
4,927.47SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,271.18SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,545.37SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,279.99SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
23,549.12
18,834.92WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP
18,834.92
583.45WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDANZ, FARRELL
583.45
262.48ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC
262.48
4,830.91PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
4,830.91
40.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEDOESCHER, COLLEEN
40.00
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79.99NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESDREIER, LORI A
79.99
1,098.00SUMMER GRADE 6-8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEAGLE BLUFF ENVIRONMENTAL LEAR
1,098.00
2,500.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICELDRED-RYAN, KELLY
2,500.00
5,655.26SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEELECTRIC PUMP INC
5,655.26
28.56SOLID WASTE G&A MEETING EXPENSEELLINGSON, JUDY
28.56
469.98GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
469.98
840.04SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEESS BROTHERS & SONS INC
840.04
101.53STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEEULL'S MANUFACTURING CO
101.53
458.99GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
427.29GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
886.28
1,510.82WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
1,510.82
152.70POLICE G & A POSTAGEFEDEX
65.56SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
218.26
32.16WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESFEINBERG, GREG
40.47SUMMER THEATER ARTS CAMP GENERAL SUPPLIES
72.63
525.00SUMMER THEATER ARTS CAMP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFEINBERG, SARA
525.00
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725.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEFERGUSON WATERWORKS
725.00
185.54OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC
229.16OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
414.70
99.44SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARFITZGERALD, LAUREN
99.44
200.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFLORY, MELISSA
200.00
1,057.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIFOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONM
1,057.25
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWFRINK, ANDREW
1,000.00
4.52ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARGARFIELD, ANGELA
4.52
596.00ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
596.00
3,914.88EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSURGLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS
3,914.88
208.82REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGOLDENBERG, LOUIS
208.82
35.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGONZALEZ, TED
35.00
1,480.45WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
1,480.45
593.45GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYGRAINGER INC, WW
330.25GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,074.90OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
97.85WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.84WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES
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2,131.29
48.13-CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTSGRANICUS INC
748.13TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
700.00
226.38MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIGREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO
211.75IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
451.88IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
890.01
23.73ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARGROSS, ALISON
23.73
75.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGRUCHOW, ARRON
75.00
5.00INSPECTIONS G & A STATE SURCHARGE PAYABLEGRUSSING ROOFING INC
140.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
145.00
15.47-HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSGUNSTAD, MARK
240.47MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
152.96WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESHACH CO
152.96
5,000.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAUCK, MARK
5,000.00
11,072.32WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
1,196.68ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,190.75BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
15,459.75
1,086.92PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHCI CHEMTEC INC
1,086.92
609.48PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIHEDBERG AGGREGATES
32.46BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
641.94
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8.00FINANCE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGSHEINTZ, STEVEN
68.93FINANCE G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
76.93
550.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
550.00
2,273.70POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
825.20OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,354.90
43.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSHENNEPIN COUNTY TAXPAYER SERVI
43.00
534.38IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
6,357.52POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
464.16PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
7,356.06
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWHOGAN, BRIAN
1,000.00
675.99GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
18.94PATCHING-PERMANENT EQUIPMENT PARTS
8.07ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES
88.05ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
30.67DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
26.10WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
118.87PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
14.05IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
347.37PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
41.92PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
60.50REFORESTATIONLANDSCAPING MATERIALS
62.89WEED CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
263.29ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
181.30AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,938.01
1,780.63UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSHOPKINS AUTO BODY INC
1,780.63
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102.56ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHOPPE, MARK
102.56
402.58BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHOTSY OF MN
402.58
150.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JEFFREY
382.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
532.50
250.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JENNIFER
100.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
350.00
350.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JESSICA
225.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
575.00
357.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
357.00
600.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENTHRGREEN
600.00
1,665.30EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,665.30
375.00ARENA MAINTENANCE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSICE SKATING INST AMERICA
375.00
6,407.95WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIDEAL SERVICE INC
6,407.95
2,850.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIFP TEST SERVICES
2,850.00
200.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIKEMAN, TIM
200.00
858.47CES Resid Energy Conservation OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS
792.60WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
792.60SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
792.60SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
792.60STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
4,028.87
865.68PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESINDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO
577.12PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,442.80
982.89GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYINVER GROVE FORD
982.89
2,931.07OPERATIONSFIRE EQUIPMENTJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC
2,931.07
15.26DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJERRY'S HARDWARE
30.83WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.94PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.73IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
89.76
1,304.74IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESJOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO
1,304.74
6,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWJOHNSON, MATT
6,000.00
89.78ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY
89.78
528.46EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z
528.46
5.95COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSEKELLEY, RYAN
39.89COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
45.84
111.00ESCROWSKENNEDY & GRAVEN
111.00
250.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKIDCREATE STUDIO
250.00
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1,270.40TENNISOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKIDS TEAM TENNIS LLC
1,270.40
475.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKLUEH & DAVID MARQUIS, MARY
475.00
2,865.26UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSKRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & WASS
2,865.26
100.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKUBES, JON
100.00
64.59REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKUENZI, RUSSELL & JOAN
64.59
50.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLALONDE, DONOVAN
50.00
27.91FACILITIES MCTE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
83.16PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
111.07
200.41-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSLAUREL TREE FARMS
3,115.41TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT
2,915.00
2,250.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,250.00
160.31POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESLAW ENFORCEMENT TARGETS INC
160.31
45.61GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESLAWSON PRODUCTS INC
45.61
49.58POLICE G & A TRAININGLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
7,152.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp
7,201.58
117,617.50EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
80.88UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
117,698.38
64.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESLEXIS NEXIS OCC HEALTH SOLUTIO
64.00
41,062.00IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
15,160.48TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
56,222.48
200.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMACKLEM-JOHNSON, SOPHIE
200.00
80.74SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
80.74
412.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMADIGAN, ANNE
412.50
381.23SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMAPLE CREST LANDSCAPE
156.79SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
168.70SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,053.16SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
309.55SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
149.63SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,219.06
613.86REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMASTER TECHNOLOGY GROUP
613.86
1,036.88REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMAXIMUM SOLUTIONS INC.
1,036.88
365.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGMECKLE, JODIE
365.00
547.89FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMEGGITT TRAINING SYSTEMS INC
547.89
122.32WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS
122.32
1,173.02ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMETRO FIRE INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,173.02
28,927.80INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
316,652.43OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
345,580.23
101.37REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMEYER, RODNEY
101.37
2,772.00POLICE G & A TRAININGMHSRC/RANGE
2,772.00
8,044.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTMICHELS COMMUNICATIONS
8,044.00
289.62PUBLIC WORKS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
467.61WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
757.23
4,540.07STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
4,540.07
157.35OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO
157.35
1,941.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
1,941.00
250.09RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMILLERBERND MFG CO
250.09
570.60PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
570.60
8,756.79INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMINNESOTA DEPT LABOR & INDUSTR
8,756.79
625.00WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC
625.00
.84-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMINNESOTA TROPHIES & GIFTS
13.02WESTWOOD G & A CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
12.18
496.84SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESMINUTEMAN PRESS
496.84
19,999.99PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT I
19,999.99
980.00WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMNAWWA
980.00
636.00POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMOTOROLA
636.00
125.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMOTZKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO,
125.00
160.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMRPA
160.00
2,245.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMVTL LABORATORIES
2,245.00
773.15GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
12.40INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
569.07GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,354.62
124.50PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNATIONAL SPORTS PRODUCTS
124.50
220.33GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESNEP CORP
220.33
145.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGNEW EXTERIOR BY SMA
145.00
2,500.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICNITTI ROLLOFF SERVICES
2,500.00
250.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATNORTHSTAR CHAPTER
250.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,607.01GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYNUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
1,607.01
500.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
500.00
7.25ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
366.08HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
180.22POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
58.01POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
146.19POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
22.89COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OFFICE SUPPLIES
54.87INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
179.58PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
157.89ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
145.08ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
63.68WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,381.74
120.00POLICE G & A LICENSESOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STA
120.00
1,679.03INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
1,679.03
873.79POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENTO'HERRON CO INC, RAY
873.79
6.18SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
9.96PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
16.14
21.38OPENOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
21.38
1,061.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEONE HOUR HEATING & AIR CONDITI
1,061.00
79.33REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOPPERMAN & KAY WOLFE, GARY
79.33
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
250.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESO'QUINN, DONNA
250.00
36.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGOWENS COMPANIES
36.00
325.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPAULSRUD, DAVID & ALICE
325.00
6,325.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTPDI NINTH HOUSE
6,325.00
80.38REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPEILEN, LISA & BRUCE
80.38
2,225.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
378.66SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,603.66
168.15REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPERRIZO, JACQUELINE
168.15
7.57POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESPETTY CASH
12.51POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
13.99POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
34.07
101.91GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYPIRTEK PLYMOUTH
438.37GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
540.28
48.00GROUP ADMISSION PROGRAM REVENUEPLAYWORKS
48.00
945.84GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
945.84
362.50PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP.COM INC
362.50
5,200.00COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER
5,200.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
126.00ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
126.00
630.00DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPRISM EXPRESS MANAGER
630.00
1,471.28WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQ3 CONTRACTING
2,094.10STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,565.38
147.77GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYQUEST ENGINEERING INC
147.77
65.65POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESQUILL CORP
65.65
270.00ARENA MAINTENANCE TRAININGR & R SPECIALTIES
270.00
170.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCERABINOWITZ, JACOB
170.00
278.92TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRAINBOW TREECARE
278.92
306.43AQUATIC PARK BUDGET EQUIPMENT PARTSRECREONICS ETAL
306.43
180.41POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESREGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
180.41
539.36-SOLID WASTE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSREHRIG PACIFIC CO
8,384.64SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER
7,845.28
200.00POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGSRICHTER CONSULTING LLC, BRENT
200.00
425.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRITCHIE, NINA
425.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
688.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRITCHIE, TAYLOR
688.50
6,658.19WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
6,658.19
956.53WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESROBARGE ENTERPRISES INC
956.53
1,695.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSROCKET CRANE SERVICES INC
1,695.00
2,244.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESROGERS, KYLE
2,244.00
35.59GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYROSENBAUER MINNESOTA LLC
2.29-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
33.30
160.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEROY C INC
160.00
217.30OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB
750.70SPECIAL PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.24SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES
56.38PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
61.29PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8,403.66CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
9,523.57
118.36INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESSANDUM, KATHERINE
118.36
40.00POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGSSAVAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
20.00PATROLTRAVEL/MEETINGS
60.00
3,400.91GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSCAN AIR FILTER INC
3,400.91
220.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCESCHUMANN, MATT
220.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
60.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUESEBWE, RAE
60.00
270.04PE DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICESSEH
8,381.37CE INSPECTION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
8,651.41
2,358.40PERMANENT MARKINGS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
2,358.40
40.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS
10.00FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
80.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
140.00
571.78GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISIGN PRODUCERS INC
571.78
265.67WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSIMONETT, VICKI
265.67
730.00PAINTINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIR LINES-A-LOT
730.00
638.75NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSKELLY, GABRIEL
638.75
41.99JUNIOR NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIESSKINNER, SARAH
41.99
1,458.60EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993
1,458.60
331.54VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLSSNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL
331.54
36.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICALSOUTH SIDE ELECTRIC
36.00
169.26STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
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169.26
876.38TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEST CROIX TREE SERVICE INC
876.38
700.00SUMMER GRADE 6-8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESST LOUIS PARK TRANSP INC
700.00
158.60ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSTAR TRIBUNE
158.60
437.33GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYSTONEBROOKE EQUIPMENT INC
437.33
4,289.85POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
4,289.85
450.00PE DESIGN GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
450.00
443.60ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
443.60
40.00RENTALRENT REVENUESWEET, ANDREW
40.00
8.10GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTTARGET BANK
75.11WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
83.21
74.56BRICK HOUSE (1324)BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
74.55WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
149.11
2,940.10EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITYTHE HARTFORD - PRIORITY ACCOUN
2,940.10
140.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUETHOMAS, CHRISTINE
140.00
132.30POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTHOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT C
132.30
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
724.93ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
724.93
479.93GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYTITAN MACHINERY
479.93
6,401.72PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA
6,401.72
92.35GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYTOWMASTER
92.35
3,300.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSTOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC
3,300.00
229.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN
229.50
1,960.47GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYTRI STATE BOBCAT
1,168.75TREE MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
3,129.22
134.45PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESTURFWERKS
134.45
2,500.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITY WINDOW REPLACEMENT C
2,500.00
386.19FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUHL CO INC
325.65OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
1,892.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
2,603.84
78.95OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (FIRE)
78.95
1,222.65SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)
391.09SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
9,037.44PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
10,651.18
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,081.15STORM WATER UTILITY G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENTUNITED RENTALS INC
2,081.15
150.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
150.00
209.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
209.00
17.10WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUPS STORE
17.10
18.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTUS HEALTH WORKS MEDICAL GROUP
18.00
129.20-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSVALLEY-RICH CO INC
2,008.40WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,879.20
29.70WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSVANDYKE, ALEXANDER
29.70
251.99ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM
251.99
40.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTVERIFIED CREDENTIALS
40.00
74.06COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
74.06
487.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVIG, DIANE
487.50
1,230.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVISU-SEWER INC
1,230.00
147.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSVOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFI
147.00
1,049.13SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
5,307.98SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
62,517.60SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
26,062.68SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
36,983.36SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
16,136.12SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
148,056.87
556.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEWATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC
556.00
2,054.83CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
2,054.83
97.17VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESWAYTEK
97.17
72,000.00ESCROWSGENERALWEA, LLC
72,000.00
255.50WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC
996.26-SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
19,925.20CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
19,184.44
475.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWILLIAMS, HENRY
475.00
150.08REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWOLGEMUTH, KARLA & CRAIG
150.08
122.91AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIESWRAP CITY GRAPHICS
122.91
22,229.08GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
24.81OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
20,669.58PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
43,487.95WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,831.18REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,220.56SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,654.98STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
7,542.12PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
27.28BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
109.35WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
690.77WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
28,113.43ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
134,601.09
35,408.65GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
35,408.65
290.94BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
290.94
76.28WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARZEMBRYKI, MARK
76.28
921.66GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORYZIEGLER INC
921.66
Report Totals 1,626,256.31
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4p
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2013
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
The St. Louis Park Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a meeting on June 27, 2013 at St. Louis
Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota – Council Chambers.
Members Present: Susan Bloyer, James Gainsley, Justin Kaufman,
Paul Roberts, Henry Solmer
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Nancy Sells, Administrative Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
Chair Bloyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 23, 2013
Commissioner Gainsley made a motion to approve the minutes of May 23, 2013. The
motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
3. CONSENT AGENDA: None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Variance: Side Yard
Location: 3333 Huntington Avenue South
Applicant: Matthew Wyatt
Case No.: 13-25-VAR
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. A variance is
requested to replace the existing 1 ½ car attached garage with a two car attached garage
with additional storage off the back of the garage. The variance request is from the side
yard setback to allow an attached two car garage with a 3.1 foot setback instead of the
required five foot setback.
Mr. Morrison explained that staff proposes a compromise to the Board which is more
consistent with the way variances related to garages have been treated in the past. He
said the Board has granted variances for a typical two car garage, 24 x 24, and not getting
any closer to the side property line than 3 feet. Variances that have been approved in the
past included the condition that any future additions have to meet current zoning
requirements. He said those future additions not only extend out the front or the back,
but also up. A variance was typically granted for a 1-story encroachment into the setback
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that didn’t exceed 24 feet. Mr. Morrison went on to explain that any of those variances
allowed additions on to the back of the garage as long as it met the 5 ft. setback
requirement. He said in the request being considered, for example, had the applicant just
been requesting a 24 ft. garage with a 3 ft. setback they could have come back at any time
without a variance, or without amending a variance, and added on the back just with a
building permit. Also, storage isn’t a substantial property right as is a garage. Storage
areas can be shaped in many ways; whereas a garage is pretty much bound to 24 x 24 for
a two car garage. Mr. Morrison stated it was difficult for staff to try to argue for the full
38 ft. variance when it would just be storage.
Mr. Morrison stated that staff is recommending an approval of a variance with a 24 ft.
garage at 3 ft.; however with a modification that says it is only for the 24 ft., the rest of
the addition has to meet standard zoning of 5 ft. setback.
Mr. Morrison went through the findings.
Commissioner Solmer asked if there is a limitation on the height of the side wall. He
noted, as proposed, the side wall would shade the neighbor’s yard.
Mr. Morrison responded the limitation is 30 ft. to the midpoint of the gable.
Chair Bloyer opened the public hearing.
Matthew Wyatt, applicant, said the existing attached garage is built without a foundation
and is starting to rot the north wall at the base. He said the intent was to remove the
attached garage as well as the existing concrete of the driveway and garage floor. He
proposes to build a new garage in the same basic style except about 2 ½ ft. wider which
would make the garage much more practical to have a two car garage and the additional
depth would be for storage.
Commissioner Gainsley asked the applicant how he feels about staff’s alternative
suggestion.
Mr. Wyatt said it is acceptable.
Commissioner Solmer asked if the applicant has parked two cars in the existing garage.
Mr. Wyatt responded they do park two cars side by side very tightly at times.
Commissioner Solmer asked if the applicant would consider redesigning so that the axis
of peak ran east/west instead of north/south which would have a sloping aspect on the
side towards the neighbor and allow more light onto their yard.
Mr. Wyatt said he tried any number of varieties, including the peak running the other
direction. He said the main reason it didn’t work is because of the reverse gables on the
house. There is no way for the water to flow off the quadrant that is the part of the house
that is by the garage with the ridge running the other direction. He said it’s very
constrained and that is the reason why the original garage was built that way, and the
water issue.
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Commissioner Solmer asked if it would be possible to have a clipped gable to reduce the
extra height right next to the edge of the property.
Mr. Wyatt responded that he didn’t consider that because the house has two reverse
gables.
Lisa Wyatt said the proposed design kept it looking as the original design of the home.
She said they have met with the neighbors to the north that would be affected and the
neighbors have not shared any concerns about the proposed design.
The Chair closed the public hearing as there was no one else present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Gainsley made a motion to adopt a resolution approving a 1.9 foot
variance to the required 5.0 foot side yard for the construction of an attached garage with
the condition that the variance applies to up to 24 feet of garage wall. All other portions
of the addition must meet the required 5.0 foot setback.
Commissioner Solmer commented that it appeared the variance was going to be
approved, even though the applicant had legal ways to meet his needs.
The motion passed on a vote of 4-1 (Solmer opposed).
Mr. Morrison read the statement regarding appeal to City Council.
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Communications
Commissioner Gainsley said he would like to see an in-depth study session held on the
new variance ruling.
BOZA will not be meeting on July 25th as no public hearings have been scheduled.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4q
OFFICIAL MINUTES
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION: SUSTAINABLE SLP
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 17, 2013 – 5:00 p.m.
GALLERY ROOM, REC CENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Anderson, Tim Brausen, Mark Eilers, Terry Gips,
Caitlin Glennon, Rachel Harris, Tom Hillstrom,
Mary Karius, Cindy Larson O’Neil, Renee McGarvey,
Alex Sundvall, Whitney Thesing, Judy Voigt
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Bridget Gothberg, Cindy Walsh
GUEST: Mike Lamb, Barr Engineering Company
1. The meeting was called to order at 5:05 pm by Ms. Walsh.
Each member introduced himself/herself and gave some of their own background.
2. New Business
a) Terms
Term lengths for the 13 Regular Members were determined by lottery:
Member Term
Expiration
Chris Anderson 12/31/14
Mark Eilers 12/31/15
Rachel Harris 12/31/15
Tom Hillstrom 12/31/14
Mary Karius 12/31/13
Cindy Larson O’Neil 12/31/13
Renee McGarvey 12/31/13
Judy Voigt 12/31/14
The following members’ terms were set by Ordinance No. 2438-13:
Business Members Tim Brausen and Terry Gips 12/31/15
Residential Tenant Member Whitney Thesing 12/31/15
Terms for the following Youth Members will follow the school calendar:
Caitlin Glennon 8/31/14
Alex Sundvall 8/31/14
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b) By-Laws
Ms. Gothberg led a discussion regarding the By-Laws. It was the consensus of the
Commission members to make the following changes to the By-Laws Draft
document:
i. Section 2. Duties, d) – Change sentence one to read, “Establish work groups with
at least one Commission member to focus on specific areas of interest, special
projects, and ongoing concerns.” Delete sentence two.
ii. Section 3. Officers, a) – Change to read, “At its first or second meeting of each
calendar year…”
iii. Section 3. Officers, b) – Change to read, “The Chair and Vice-Chair positions
shall rotate annually. A recording secretary shall be appointed by staff and need
not be a member of the Commission.”
iv. Section 4. Meetings, b) – Change to read, “The annual organizational meeting of
the Commission shall be the first or second meeting of the year...”
v. Section 4. Meetings, c) – Change to read, “The Commission shall hold regular
meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m….” Add “…such
meeting shall be held at the same hour on the next succeeding Wednesday not a
holiday.”
vi. Section 4. Meetings, i) – Delete sentence one.
vii. Section 6. Attendance and Performance of Duties, b) – Add as a final sentence,
“Council may remove that member.”
Ms. Gothberg noted that these changes will be made to the By-Laws draft document, and
it will be sent out to Commission members with the next agenda. Hopefully, the By-
Laws will be approved by the Commission at the next meeting and then sent to City
Council for approval at their August 19 meeting.
Mr. Lamb asked for staff to expand on the duties of the Chair. Ms. Walsh replied that the
Chair needs to be in touch with the Staff Liaison to prepare the monthly meeting agendas.
If a Commission member would like to see an item put on the agenda, he or she would
talk to the Chair.
Ms. Gothberg explaiined that she and Ms. Walsh are the Staff Liaisons until the end of
the year, at which time an ongoing, regular Staff Liaison will be appointed.
It was the consensus of the Commission members to leave as is 4. Meetings h). The
definition of conflict of interest will be part of the “Ground Rules” or “Norms” discussion
at the next meeting.
Ms. Gothberg elaborated on Section 4. Meetings, i) – When a Commission member asks
staff for information, that information will be sent to all Commission members.
3. Communications
a) Commission members agreed that the next two meetings will be:
August 7, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
September 11, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 4q) Page 3
Title: Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP Minutes July 17, 2013
After that, the meeting time will be the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, as
discussed earlier.
b) Ms. Gothberg stated that the hope is to get the Commission’s Work Plan to City
Council by October or November.
c) Mr. Lamb proposed that the next meeting will include using strategic questions to
learn from each member of the Commission what issues are of the most importance to
them.
d) A discussion was held regarding future agenda topics, which would include:
i. Discussion about the meaning of environmental stewardship and sustainability
ii. Learning about best practices from other communities
iii. Having a representative from Minnesota Green Step speak to the Commission,
and having a briefing from staff about where St. Louis Park is in the Green Step
City process.
iv. Learning more about the history of the formation of the Environmental and
Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Midura
Office Assistant – Administrative Services
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Adoption of the 2014 Preliminary General Fund Budget, 2014 Preliminary Property
Tax and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levies
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2014 General Fund Budget, 2014 Preliminary
Property Tax Levy, and Setting Public Hearing Date for the 2014 Budget and Final
Property Tax Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
• Does the City Council desire to set the 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy at
$25,577,908 which is an increase of $864,967 or approximately 3.50% over the 2013
Final Property Tax Levy?
• Does the City Council desire to continue to levy the full 0.0185% of estimated market
value allowable for HRA purposes of $949,359, which is an increase of $48,426 or
approximately 5.38% from 2013, to assist in paying for infrastructure needs in
redeveloping areas?
• Does the City Council desire to hold the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at the Regular
City Council meeting on Monday December 2, 2013 and then adopt the 2014 Budgets,
2014 Final Property Tax Levy, 2014 Final HRA Levy, 2014 – 2018 Capital Improvement
Plan, and 2014 Utility Rates at the Regular City Council Meeting on Monday December
16, 2013?
SUMMARY: Included is information pertaining to the 2014 Budget and 2014 Preliminary
General Property Tax and HRA levies. Staff is currently working on preparing budgets for 2014.
In addition, a proposed calendar of related budget and tax levy dates is shown.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed tax levies will help support
necessary city services to be provided during 2014.
VISION CONSIDERATION: All vision areas are taken into consideration and are an
important part of our budgeting process. St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and
engaged community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution Approving 2014 Preliminary Budgets, Tax Levy
& Public Hearing Date
Resolution Authorizing the Preliminary HRA Levy for 2014
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Title: 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Adoption
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND:
On June 24, 2013, staff met with the City Council to discuss the 2014 Budget process. Council
agreed that staff should follow recommendations from the “2014 Budget Guiding Principles”
when preparing the 2014 Budget. Assumptions for the 2014 Budget included a pattern similar to
past years; a levy increase, modest increase in other fees and charges where appropriate to fit
with business costs, maintain high quality and responsive service delivery, hold expenditures flat
if possible with adjustments for some modest growth based on essential business needs, funding
for a wage and benefit contribution increase, utility rate increases, and continued long range
financial planning.
Staff has worked with League of MN Cities along with other finance professionals and MN
Department of Revenue staff on some clarifying information since meeting with Council on June
24th. Based on these discussions, the City’s current proposed preliminary levy limit under the
law represents an approximate 5.76% increase, or $1,422,477, from the 2013 levy.
At the August 19, 2013 City Council Special Study Session, the City Council reviewed
information from the staff report and subsequently directed staff to prepare a 2014 Preliminary
Property Tax Levy increase of 3.50% when compared to the 2013 Final Property Tax Levy. In
addition, the City Council directed staff to proceed with preparing the 2014 Preliminary HRA
Levy at the maximum allowed by state statute, due to the significant infrastructure projects
currently in progress and scheduled per the 2014 – 2018 Capital Improvement Plan.
2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy
For the 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy for the City Council to consider, there are some
important key items to keep in mind:
• Levy limits for 2014
• Local government aid has been approved to be issued in accordance with a formula set by
the state. Currently the City is scheduled to receive $458,830 in 2014 and 2015.
• Funding challenges in several funds impacting long-term sustainability
• As in past years, the 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy adopted by the City Council on
September 3, 2013, can be decreased, but cannot be increased after that date.
2013 Final Levy and 2014 Preliminary Levy
A synopsis of prior year levy information and the 2014 Proposed Preliminary Levy is shown
below:
1. The 2013 Final Levy was $24,712,941, which was 4.00% or $950,190 more than 2012.
2. The 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy staff recommends is proposed at $25,577,908,
which is approximately 3.50% or $864,967 increase than the 2013 Final Levy.
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Title: 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Adoption
The proposed breakdown of the Preliminary Property Tax Levy by fund is shown below:
2013 2014 Dollar Change Percent Change
Final Preliminary From 2013 From 2013
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY
General Fund $20,657,724 $21,157,724 500,000$ 2.42%
Debt Service 1,937,085 1,422,477 (514,608) -26.57%
Capital Replacement Fund 842,700 1,342,700 500,000 59.33%
Park Improvement Fund 810,000 810,000 - 0.00%
Cap. Replace. Fund - Future Debt Service 265,432 645,007 379,575 143.00%
Employee Administration Fund 200,000 200,000 - 0.00%- - - N/A
TOTAL TAX LEVIES $24,712,941 $25,577,908 $864,967 3.50%
Fiscal Disparities
The City received its final figures regarding fiscal disparities on August 21st, and for 2014 the
City will be a net contributor of $3,670,487, which is $729,809 more than 2013 net contribution
of $2,940,678. This increase reduces the City’s overall tax capacity by approximately 1%,
thereby not significantly impacting the City share of property taxes. St. Louis Park has seen
significant increases in its net contribution to the fiscal disparities pool over the last 4 years
related to the development and redevelopment of its commercial sector of property. This
significant activity resulted in nearly steady or slight increases in the overall valuation of the
commercial sector of property in St. Louis Park. As many other participants in the fiscal
disparities program saw declines in the valuation of their commercial property sector, St. Louis
Park then held a larger share of the commercial sector market, and as such, was required to
contribute a larger share to the program. This means the St. Louis Park fared much better during
this economic turndown than many of the other participants in the fiscal disparities program,
which is why the City’s net contribution has increased significantly over the last 4 years.
HRA Levy
This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which
significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council elected at that time to use
the levy proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. Thus far, some
of the HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies, analyses for future
improvement projects and are currently beginning to pay for the City’s share of Highway 7 and
Louisiana. By law these funds could also be used for other housing and redevelopment purposes.
Given the significant infrastructure needs facing the City in the future, particularly transportation
infrastructure needs, staff recommends that at this point in time the HRA Levy continue at the
maximum allowed by law for the 2014 budget year, which is consistent with the City’s Long
Range Financial Management Plan. The HRA Levy cannot exceed 0.0185% of the estimated
market value of the City. Therefore, Staff has calculated the maximum HRA Levy for 2014 to
be $949,359 based on data from Hennepin County which is a $48,426 increase or approximately
5.38% from the 2013 HRA Levy of $900,933.
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 4
Title: 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Adoption
ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY INFORMATION
By law, the City Council must approve a 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy. Past practice has
been to adopt Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Preliminary HRA Levy at the first regular City
Council meeting in September. These preliminary levies must then be sent to Hennepin County
for certification by September 15, 2013. Hennepin County will mail out parcel specific notices
to taxpayers in mid-November. Final action on the 2014 Budget and 2014 Final Property Tax
Levy, Final 2014 HRA Levy, 2014 – 2018 CIP, and 2014 Utility Rates will not occur until
December.
SETTING DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND 2014 BUDGET ADOPTION
Legislative requirements changed four years ago in regard to Truth in Taxation public hearings
that usually occur in December. The requirement to publish and hold a special public hearing
separate from adopting the final tax levy was repealed in 2009. For that reason, the City Council
could hold the public hearing and adopt the tax levy on the same night. Past practice has been to
hold the public hearing and then at the subsequent meeting adopt the final budget. If the City
Council chooses to continue this practice, then the dates would be the regular City Council
meetings of December 2, 2013 for the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and December 16, 2013
for the 2014 Budget, 2014 Final Levy adoption for the City and HRA levies, 2014 – 2018
Capital Improvement Plan and 2014 Utility Rates.
NEXT STEPS:
As the 2014 budget process continues, the following preliminary schedule snapshot has been
developed for Council:
October 14 Review and discussion of 2014 budget, CIP, utility rates and LRFMP.
Directors present as needed.
November 12 (Tues) Final budget discussion prior to Truth in Taxation Public Hearing.
December 2 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing.
December 16 Council adopts 2014 budget, final property tax levies, CIP and utility rates.
Staff will continue to review budgeted information, 2014 Utility Rates, the 2014 - 2018 Capital
Improvement Program, and update the Long Range Financial Management Plan based on
Council direction during the upcoming months. The City Council has the option of decreasing
the 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levies for the City and HRA after the initial certification;
however it cannot be increased.
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 5
Title: 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Adoption
RESOLUTION NO. 13____
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2014 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2014
PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE
FOR THE 2014 BUDGET AND FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a
resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require approval of a preliminary property tax levy and
a preliminary budget on or before September 15th of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, that the Preliminary 2014 Budget shall be as follows:
2014
Preliminary
General Fund Revenues:
Property Taxes
$21,157,724
Other General Revenues 9,453,845
Total General and Park & Recreation Fund Revenues $30,611,569
Expenditures:
General Government $ 6,881,975
Engineering 1,262,589
Operations and Recreation 9,413,233
Public Safety 12,873,772
Non-Departmental 180,000
Total General and Park and Recreation Fund Expenditures $30,611,569
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held
on December 2, 2013; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for collection in 2014
upon the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes:
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 6
Title: 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Adoption
2014
Preliminary
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY Levy
General Fund $21,157,724
Debt Service Funds 1,422,477
Capital Replacement Fund 1,342,700
Park Improvement Fund 810,000
Cap. Replace. Fund - Future Debt Service 645,007
Employee Administration Fund 200,000
TOTAL TAX LEVIES $25,577,908
And
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
transmit this information to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota and the
Minnesota Department of Revenue, if applicable, in the format requested as required by law.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 7
Title: 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy Adoption
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRELIMINARY HRA LEVY FOR 2014
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of
the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a
tax upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purposes authorized by the
HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed 0.0185 percent of estimated
market value of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance
with the budget procedures of the City in the amount of $949,359; and
WHEREAS, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the
authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2014,
such tax upon the taxable property of the City as the Authority may determine, subject to the
limitations contained in the HRA Act.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion – Minnehaha Creek Watershed
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution supporting Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District‘s Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion Project.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
SUMMARY: A draft report and resolution supporting the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
(MCWD) Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion Project was presented at the August 26th Council
Study Session. Attached is the final document for review and action.
As detailed in a draft feasibility report, this project would divert stormwater that currently
discharges directly into Minnehaha Creek from an existing outfall to a planned stormwater pond
in Hopkins. The project includes construction of new storm sewer along Powell Road near Japs-
Olson Company and west across private properties to MCWD’s property at 325 Blake Road.
Over the last century, urbanization of the areas around Minnehaha Creek has degraded water
quality. Ditching of the stream channel, loss of wetlands, bridge crossings and increased
impervious surface have had a variety of negative effects on the ecological integrity of the creek.
Minnehaha Creek is listed as being impaired for chlorides, dissolved oxygen, and its fish
community and the downstream receiving waterbody, Lake Hiawatha, is impaired for excess
nutrients (phosphorus).
The Powell Road Diversion Project is one in a comprehensive series of projects MCWD is
undertaking to improve the quality and manage the quantity of stormwater runoff, enhance the
ecological integrity of the stream system, and facilitate broader community goals of economic
development and livability by allowing the restored stream system to be integrated into the
developed landscape.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: MCWD is not seeking financial
participation in the construction costs of the project. However, as the City works with MCWD
on the project design, it is possible the City could request enhancements that result in added costs
and possibly require City participation. Also, the City would be responsible for long term
maintenance of the new storm sewer infrastructure built in St. Louis Park. MCWD recommends
replacement/repair of the existing outfall, too, because it is scoured and damaged. These
obligations would need to be integrated into the City’s annual storm water maintenance program.
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: Resolution
Project Vicinity Map
Prepared by: Perry Edman, Water Resources Manager
Reviewed by: Jack Sullivan, Interim Director of Engineering
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Study Session Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Title: Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion – Minnehaha Creek Watershed
RESOLUTION NO. 13 - ___
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
POWELL ROAD STORM SEWER DIVERSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is proposing regional
collection and treatment of stormwater to protect and enhance Minnehaha Creek at 325 Blake
Road in Hopkins, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project includes construction of storm sewer infrastructure in
St. Louis Park along Powell Road to divert stormwater from an area in St. Louis Park to the
proposed stormwater pond in Hopkins; and
WHEREAS, MCWD needs the consent of the City of St. Louis Park to move forward
with the project; and
WHEREAS, the project enhances the community and environment in St. Louis Park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the City supports the Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion project as
detailed in the draft feasibility report.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Study Session Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 3
Title: Powell Road Storm Sewer Diversion – Minnehaha Creek Watershed
VICINITY MAP
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for TCF Bank, with conditions recommended by staff.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Is the proposed CUP consistent with the zoning ordinance and
the Comprehensive Plan?
SUMMARY: A CUP is requested to construct a bank with drive-thru facilities (In-vehicle Sales
and Service) at 8951 36th Street West.
The property is zoned C-2 Commercial and is guided Commercial in the Comprehensive Plan.
The lot is approximately 2 acres in area. The proposed project meets all zoning and
comprehensive plan requirements.
The property currently houses a two-story building and paved parking and service areas. The site
was previously a carwash which closed in 2012 and has been vacant since that time. The
applicant proposes to demolish the existing building, construct a new bank building with a drive-
thru, reconstruct parking areas and install landscaping. Access to the site will remain off of
Boone Avenue.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Aerial Photo
Draft Resolution
Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes
Development Plans
Prepared by: Ryan Kelley, Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Michelle Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 2
Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: The property is located in the Aquila Neighborhood, and is bordered by 36th
Street West on the north and Boone Avenue on the east. Big Lots and Target-Knollwood lie to
the south, and there is a parking lot for an apartment complex and regional trail to the west. The
site was previously home to a car wash, which closed in 2012 and has since been vacant. TCF is
interested in a smaller bank facility to better meet current banking trends. TCF would relocate
from their current site in the southeast corner of the Knollwood Mall parking lot to the subject
property.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed redevelopment
includes demolition of the existing
building, reconstruction of the
parking areas and the installation of
landscaping. TCF is proposing a new
1-story, 2,813 square foot building on
the eastern portion of the site with a
drive-thru on the west side of the
building. The TCF bank building,
drive-thru and associated parking will
comprise 50,780 square feet of the
87,810 square foot lot. The remaining
37,030 square feet will be available
for future redevelopment. The plan
includes landscaping around the
building and portions of the drive-thru lane and parking areas, as well as along the western
property line. The plan also includes re-striping two existing rows of parking, which will provide
six additional parking spots on the site. Public Utilities have been determined to be adequate to
serve the site, and City engineering staff have approved the proposed underground storm water
management system.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 21, 2013 regarding this CUP. There
was no one from the public present to speak and no public hearing comments were submitted.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit and staff
recommendations. The draft Planning Commission minutes are attached.
ZONING REVIEW:
1. Architectural: Building Materials. This requirement is met. Exterior elevations of the
proposed renovated building are attached. City Code requires a minimum of 60% Class I
materials on each building elevation. The new TCF Bank building will consist almost
exclusively of brick and glass, both of which are considered Class I materials. The north,
south and west elevations all consist of between 70% and 80% Class I materials, and the east
elevation consists of 91%. The north and south elevations consist of some pre-finished metal
siding in the gable, and the west elevation includes some pre-finished metal siding at the end
of the drive-thru canopy.
2. Height. This requirement is met. The maximum height in the C-2 Zoning District is six
stories or 75 feet in height, whichever is less. The proposed height of the new bank building
is 35 feet.
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 3
Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
3. Landscaping. This requirement is met. New landscaping will be installed around the
perimeter of the building, in landscaped traffic islands in the parking lot and around the
perimeter of the drive-thru lane along 36th Street West. The redevelopment will remove two
significant trees and retain three significant trees. Twenty-seven new trees will be planted on
site, which meets City landscaping requirements and satisfies the City’s tree replacement
requirements. Additionally, 200 shrubs will be planted throughout the site around the
building, the north side of the drive-thru lane and in the parking lot islands. An underground
irrigation system will be installed.
4. Lighting. This requirement is met. The submitted plan meets City Code for lighting.
Illumination is below 1.0 foot candles at the property lines.
5. Parking. This requirement is met. The Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of 10
customer and employee parking spaces and four bicycle parking spots. The applicant is
proposing 28 customer and employee parking spaces and four bicycle spots in a bike rack
just to the northeast of the building entrance.
6. Setbacks. This requirement is met. The required and proposed setbacks for the building and
parking in the C-2 Zoning District are detailed in Table 1 below.
Table 1
7. Signage. This requirement is met. City Code requires all signage to be located on the
property where the use being advertised is occurring. A 25’ high, two-sided monument sign
on a brick base is being proposed just north of the entrance drive on Boone Avenue. The
proposed sign location and height complies with City requirements. The sign area will be
reviewed with a Sign Permit Application.
8. Utilities and Storm water. This requirement is met. The Zoning Ordinance requires all
utilities for new construction to be buried underground. The project will bury any new
utilities. City Public Works staff have determined that sanitary and sewer service are
adequate for the proposed redevelopment.
The applicant has submitted a storm water management plan which is acceptable to City
engineering staff. On-site storm water management will consist of an underground
infiltration system on the south side of the building in the parking lot, with an overflow pipe
connected to the City’s storm sewer. The plan will also be reviewed by the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District, and permits will have to be issued by the Watershed District prior to the
City issuing building permits.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW:
In-vehicle Sales and Service is allowed in the C-2 General Commercial Zoning District by
Conditional Use Permit. For In-vehicle Sales and Service uses in the C-2 District, the conditions
for approval and staff findings are as follows:
Setbacks Building Parking
Required
Minimum
Provided Required
Minimum
Provided
Front (North) 5 feet ~92’ 5’ ~35’ min.
Side (East) 15 feet ~80’ min. 5’ ~20’ min.
Side (West) 15 feet ~125’ 0 ~125’ min.
Rear (South) 0 ~115’ 0 0’
City Council Meeting of September 3, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 4
Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
a. Drive-through facilities and stacking areas shall not be located within 100 feet of any parcel
that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied
institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and
community centers, unless the entire facility and stacking areas are separated from the lot in
an R district by a building wall.
(Ord. No. 2248-03, 8-18-03)
This condition is met. The western-most edge of the drive-thru lane is approximately 125 feet
from the western property line, and the northern-most edge of the stacking lane is greater
than 100 feet from the residential property line to the north, across 36th Street.
b. Stacking shall be provided for six cars per customer service point and shall comply with all
yard requirements.
This condition is met. The stacking area provides for a minimum of six cars per lane.
c. This use shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that the operation will not have
a significant adverse effect on the existing level of service on adjacent streets and
intersections.
This condition is met. Access to the property will be south of 36th Street, from Boone Avenue,
and staff finds that the site configuration should avoid significant impacts on adjacent
streets and intersections.
d. The drive-through facility shall be designed so it does not impede traffic or impair vehicular
and pedestrian traffic movement, or exacerbate the potential for pedestrian or vehicular
conflicts.
This condition is met. The design of drive-thru circulation will avoid traffic back-ups onto
adjacent streets. Pedestrian crossings are provided across the existing parking aisle and
across the drive-thru lane to connect to public sidewalks.
e. 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.
This condition is met. Access to the site will be from Boone Avenue, which connects to 36th
Street. The City’s Comprehensive Plan designates 36th Street as a Major Collector.
f. Any canopy constructed as part of this use shall be compatible with the architectural design
and materials of the principal structure.
This condition is met. The canopy covering the drive-thru is of the same design and
materials as the principal building.
g. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the
redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which
it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this
requirement.
This condition is met. Banks are permitted in the C-2 district, and In-vehicle Service and
Sales are allowed through a Conditional Use Permit in the C-2 district.
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Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
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Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT IN-
VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8951 36TH STREET
WEST
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. TCF Bank has made application to the City Council for a Conditional Use Permit under
Sections 36-194(d)(11) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of In-Vehicle Sales
and Service within a C-2 General Commercial District located at 8951 36th Street West for the
legal description as follows, to-wit:
Lot 1, Block 1, Target Second Addition
Together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress and for drainage and
utility purposes over and across the Westerly 35 feet and the Southwesterly 33 feet of Lot
4, Block 1, Target First Addition, lying in the area designated on the plat of said Block 1
as “Drainage and Utility Easement”, as shown in deed Doc. No. 1021232.
(Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 1151979)
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 13-24-CUP) and the effect of the proposed use 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 In-Vehicle Sales and Service 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 use is
in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive
Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 13-24-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 In-Vehicle Sales and Service at the location described is
granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
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Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits
incorporated by reference herein.
2. All conditions for storm water 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, storm water management,
and the repair/cleaning of public streets and utilities.
b. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by the applicant and owner.
c. A sidewalk easement must be executed and submitted to the City to record, for the
portion of the sidewalk adjacent to 36th Street West at the point it crosses onto the
subject property to a point just southeast of the ramp to the crosswalk across the
right turn lane from 36th Street West to Boone Avenue.
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 utilities shall be buried.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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 September 3, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
Excerpts – Unofficial Minutes
Planning Commission
City of St. Louis Park
August 21, 2013
3. Public Hearings
A. Conditional Use Permit for TCF Bank-Knollwood, In-vehicle Sales and Service
Location: 8951 36th St. W.
Applicant: TCF Bank - CO Acquisition Property II, LLC
Case No.: 13-24-CUP
Ryan Kelley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. The proposed redevelopment
includes demolition of the existing building and parking areas. TCF proposes a new 1-
story, 2,813 square foot building on the eastern portion of the site with a drive-thru on the
west side of the building.
Commissioner Carper noted that the former owner had proposed development on the site
which was met with objections by the neighborhood due to the parking lot. He asked if
TCF has met with neighbors about the proposal and if there hav been any objections.
Mr. Kelley said a neighborhood meeting has not been held. He said staff approached the
neighborhood leaders, especially before National Night Out, to spread the word to the
two affected neighborhoods. Required notification for conditional use permits was also
made. No objections have been received. The owner of the apartment north of the
property across 36th Street did look at the plans and stated he was happy with the
proposal.
Commissioner Morris wanted to make sure that the pedestrian crossing through the traffic
island was ADA compliant, and to have that indicated on the final plans.
Mr. Kelley responded that will be noted in the detailed plans.
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the
Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Person asked if there has been any interest in the other half of the parcel.
Mr. Kelley responded that staff does not know of any interest shown in the other half of
the parcel.
Chair Robertson spoke about the car stacking proposed. He said depending on the
landscaping, he could see a driver coming around the curve and not being aware they are
in a stacking lane.
Mike Kraft, HTG Architects, said the rendering of the stacking is ambitious and they
have no expectation that stacking will reach the capacity of 12 vehicles. It is shown to
meet the requirements of the zoning code. He added that there is adequate space planned
for vehicles to drive around stacked vehicles.
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Title: Conditional Use Permit – TCF Bank Knollwood (8951 36th Street West)
Commissioner Morris asked about timing of the construction.
Mr. Kraft said the applicant doesn’t know the timing of construction at this point.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked about the existing TCF location.
Mr. Kraft said it is a leased property and is not owned by TCF.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit, subject to conditions recommended by staff. Commissioner Person seconded the
motion and it passed on a vote of 5-0.
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Client
Project
Location
Date Submittal / RevisionNo.
Certification
Sheet Title
Summary
Revision History
Sheet No.Revision
Project No.
By
Designed:Drawn:
Approved: Book / Page:
Phase:Initial Issue:
HTG
ARCHITECTS
9300 HENNEPIN TOWN RD.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347
TCF BANK
ST. LOUIS PARK,
MN
8951 W. 36TH ST.
BCW EPF
AAA
PRELIMINARY 05/21/2013
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HTG19661PRELIMINARY
A 05/24/13 EPF REVISED SITE PLAN
Registration No. Date:
I hereby certify that this survey, plan or report was
prepared by me or under my direct supervision
and that I am a duly Licensed LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT under the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
This certification is not valid unless wet signed in blue
ink. If applicable, contact us for a wet signed copy of
this survey which is available upon request at MFRA,
Inc., Plymouth, MN office.
05/21/201345071
JAMES A. KALKES
B 06/10/13 EPF REVISED SITE PLAN
C 07/17/13 EPF REVISED SITE PLAN
D 08/07/13 EPF CITY COMMENTS
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Certification
Sheet Title
Summary
Revision History
Sheet No.Revision
Project No.
By
Designed:Drawn:
Approved: Book / Page:
Phase:Initial Issue:
HTG
ARCHITECTS
9300 HENNEPIN TOWN RD.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347
TCF BANK
ST. LOUIS PARK,
MN
8951 W. 36TH ST.
BCW EPF
AAA
PRELIMINARY 05/21/2013
D
HTG19661PRELIMINARYRegistration No. Date:
I hereby certify that this plan, specification or
report was prepared by me or under my direct
supervision and that I am a duly licensed
professional ENGINEER under the laws of the state
of Minnesota.
If applicable, contact us for a wet signed copy of this
plan which is available upon request at MFRA, Inc.,
Plymouth, MN office.
05/21/201326908
Brad C. Wilkening
A 05/24/13 EPF REVISED SITE PLAN
B 06/10/13 EPF REVISED SITE PLAN
C 07/17/13 EPF REVISED SITE PLAN
D 08/07/13 EPF CITY COMMENTS
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UTILITY PLAN
TELEPHONE
ELECTRIC
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EASEMENT
WATERMAIN
SANITARY SEWER
EXISTINGPROPOSED
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LEGEND
THE SUBSURFACE UTILITY INFORMATION SHOWN ON THESE PLANS IS A UTILITY QUALITY LEVEL XX. THIS QUALITY LEVEL WAS DETERMINED
ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF ASCE/CI 38-02, TITLED "STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DEPICTION OF EXISTING
SUBSURFACE UTILITY DATA." THE CONTRACTOR AND/OR SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING
UTILITIES BEFORE COMMENCING WORK, BY CONTACTING THE NOTIFICATION CENTER (GOPHER STATE ONE FOR MINNESOTA). THE
CONTRACTOR AND/OR SUBCONTRACTOR AGREE TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, WHICH MIGHT BE OCCASIONED BY
HIS OR HER FAILURE TO EXACTLY LOCATE AND PRESERVE ANY AND ALL UTILITIES (UNDERGROUND AND OVERHEAD).
IF THE CONTRACTOR ENCOUNTERS ANY DRAIN TILE WITHIN THE SITE, HE OR SHE SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER WITH THE LOCATION, SIZE,
INVERT AND IF THE TILE LINE IS ACTIVE. NO ACTIVE DRAIN TILE SHALL BE BACKFILLED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE PROJECT ENGINEER.
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION NOTES
THE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
"STANDARD UTILITIES SPECIFICATIONS" AS PUBLISHED BY THE CITY ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA
(CEAM), EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN. CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN A COPY OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
1. ALL UTILITIES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE TO CITY REQUIREMENTS.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT OPEN, TURN OFF, INTERFERE WITH, OR ATTACH ANY PIPE OR HOSE TO
OR TAP WATERMAIN BELONGING TO THE CITY UNLESS DULY AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY THE
CITY. ANY ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY SCHEDULED OR UNSCHEDULED DISRUPTIONS OF
SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC ARE THE LIABILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR
3. A MINIMUM VERTICAL SEPARATION OF 18 INCHES IS REQUIRED AT ALL WATERMAIN AND
SEWER MAIN CROSSINGS.
4. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED IN CEAM SPECIFICATIONS EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN.
5. ALL MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY.
6. ALL WATERMAIN TO BE DUCTILE IRON - CLASS 52, WITH 7.5 FEET MINIMUM COVER.
7. ALL STORM SEWER PIPE TO BE REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE WITH R-4 JOINTS, AND RUBBER
GASKETS.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR EXACT LOCATIONS AND
DIMENSIONS OF VESTIBULE, EXIT PORCHES, RAMPS, TRUCK DOCKS, PRECISE BUILDING
DIMENSIONS AND EXACT BUILDING UTILITY ENTRANCE LOCATIONS.
9. THE CONTRACTOR IS SPECIFICALLY CAUTIONED THAT THE LOCATION AND/OR ELEVATION OF
EXISTING UTILITIES AS SHOWN ON THESE PLANS IS BASED ON RECORDS OF THE VARIOUS UTILITY
COMPANIES AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, MEASUREMENTS TAKEN IN THE FIELD. THE INFORMATION
IS NOT TO BE RELIED ON AS BEING EXACT OR COMPLETE. THE CONTRACTOR MUST CALL THE
APPROPRIATE UTILITY COMPANY AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE ANY EXCAVATION TO REQUEST
EXACT FIELD LOCATION OF UTILITIES. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO
RELOCATE ALL EXISTING UTILITIES WHICH CONFLICT WITH THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
SHOWN ON THE PLANS. THE LOCATIONS OF SMALL UTILITIES SHALL BE OBTAINED BY THE
CONTRACTOR, BY CALLING GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT 454-0002.
10. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE TO
ADJACENT PROPERTIES DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THIS PROJECT. THE
CONTRACTOR WILL BE HELD SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO THE ADJACENT
PROPERTIES OCCURRING DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THIS PROJECT.
11. SAFETY NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE SOLELY AND COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONDITIONS ON THE JOB SITE, INCLUDING SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY DURING
PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE
LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS. THE DUTY OF THE ENGINEER OR THE DEVELOPER TO
CONDUCT CONSTRUCTION REVIEW OF THE CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE IS NOT INTENDED TO
INCLUDE REVIEW OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE CONTRACTOR'S SAFETY MEASURES IN, ON OR
NEAR THE CONSTRUCTION SITE.
12. ALL AREAS OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY BOUNDARIES THAT ARE DISTURBED BY UTILITY
CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE RESTORED IN KIND. SODDED AREAS SHALL BE RESTORED WITH 6
INCHES OF TOPSOIL PLACED BENEATH THE SOD.
13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES SUCH AS BARRICADES, WARNING SIGNS, DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, FLAGMEN AND
LIGHTS TO CONTROL THE MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC WHERE NECESSARY. TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES SHALL CONFORM TO APPROPRIATE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STANDARDS.
14. ALL SOILS TESTING SHALL BE COMPLETED BY AN INDEPENDENT SOILS ENGINEER. EXCAVATION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING UNSTABLE OR UNSUITABLE SOILS SHALL BE COMPLETED AS
REQUIRED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER. THE UTILITY BACKFILL CONSTRUCTION SHALL COMPLY WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOILS ENGINEER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
COORDINATING ALL REQUIRED SOILS TESTS AND SOIL INSPECTIONS WITH THE SOILS ENGINEER.
A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY:
COMPANY: BRAUN INTERTEC
ADDRESS: 11001 HAMPSHIRE AVE. SOUTH MPLS. MN.
PHONE: 952-995-2000
DATED: AUGUST 1, 2012
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN A COPY OF THIS SOILS REPORT.
15. PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF AGGREGATE BASE, A TEST ROLL WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE STREET
AND PARKING AREA SUBGRADE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A LOADED TANDEM AXLE
TRUCK WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 25 TONS. THE TEST ROLLING SHALL BE AT THE DIRECTION OF
THE SOILS ENGINEER AND SHALL BE COMPLETED IN AREAS AS DIRECTED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER.
THE SOILS ENGINEER SHALL DETERMINE WHICH SECTIONS OF THE STREET OR PARKING AREA
ARE UNSTABLE. CORRECTION OF THE SUBGRADE SOILS SHALL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOILS ENGINEER.
16. THE TREES AND OTHER NATURAL VEGETATION WITHIN THE PROJECT AND/OR ADJACENT TO THE
PROJECT ARE OF PRIME CONCERN TO THE CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS. HE WILL BE REQUIRED
TO PROTECT THE TREES WHICH ARE TO BE SAVED TO BE SURE THAT EQUIPMENT IS NOT
NEEDLESSLY OPERATED UNDER NEARBY TREES AND SHALL EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION IN
WORKING ADJACENT TO TREES. SHOULD ANY PORTION OF THE TREE BRANCHES REQUIRE
REMOVAL TO PERMIT OPERATION OF THE CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT, HE SHALL OBTAIN THE
SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL TREE TRIMMING SERVICE TO TRIM THE TREES PRIOR TO THE
BEGINNING OF THE OPERATION. SHOULD THE CONTRACTORS' OPERATIONS RESULT IN THE
BREAKING OF ANY LIMBS, THE BROKEN LIMBS SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY AND CUTS
SHALL BE PROPERLY PROTECTED TO MINIMIZE ANY AUTHORIZATION BY THE ENGINEER. COSTS
FOR TRIMMING SERVICES SHALL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO THE GRADING CONSTRUCTION
AND NO SPECIAL PAYMENT WILL BE MADE.
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