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AGENDA
DECEMBER 16, 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 November 18, 2013
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. EDA Vendor Claims
6. Old Business -- None
7. New Business
7a. 2014 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing the proposed
levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033,
Subdivision 6, and approval of the 2014 Final HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal year
2014.
7b. Fund Transfer
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing a fund transfer.
8. Communications -- None
9. Adjournment
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Proclamation Honoring Marion Dorfman and Declaring “Marion Dorfman Day”
2b. Farewell to Councilmembers Julia Ross and Sue Santa
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes November 25 2013
3b. Special City Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2013
3c. Closed Executive Session Minutes December 2, 2013
3d. City Council Meeting Minutes December 2, 2013
Meeting of December 16, 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. 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2013 Amended General Fund Budget,
2014 Budgets and 2014 Final Property Tax Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the 2014 Final HRA Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2014 - 2018 Capital Improvement
Program.
8b. Resolution Approving Annual City Manager Evaluation
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt a Resolution for formal acceptance of the
final City Manager annual evaluation.
8c. 2014 Employee Compensation
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution confirming a 2% general increase
for non-union employees effective 1/1/14; approving the City Manager’s salary for
2014, continuing participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program; increasing
performance program pay by 2% for Paid-On-Call Firefighters for 2014; and adding a
Police Lieutenant Additional Duty Pay policy to the Personnel Manual.
9. Communications – Written Report
9a. Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue Update
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Meeting of December 16, 2013
City Council Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Resolution authorizing fund equity and operating transfers
4b. Approve the bylaws as adopted by the Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP on August 7, 2013
4c. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Ross Oden in
the amount of $63.72 for the General Fund
4d. Adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of
$6,858.10 for the 2013 MSA Street Improvement Project with Valley Paving – Project
No. 2013-1101, Contract No. 54-13
4e.
Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 13-12 with SUMMIT for consultant
services related to the implementation of the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation
(Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) during year 2014
4f. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a grant from the St. Louis Park
Community and Youth Development fund of the Minnesota Community Foundation
in the amount of $5,000 for use by the Operations and Recreation Department for the
summer playground program
4g. Approve the lease agreement between the City and AT&T Mobility (AT&T) for space
on the water tower located at 2451 Nevada Avenue South (EWT #4) for
communication antennas and related equipment
4h. Send Comcast notice that a franchise fee compliance audit will commence to cover
January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, and proceed with audit
4i. Approve an extension until September 20, 2014, for Eliot Park Apartments LLC to
record the final plat for Eliot Park Apartments
4j. Adopt Resolution approving a Revised Fund Balance Policy for the City of St. Louis
Park
4k. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
4l. Approve for filing Housing Authority Meeting Minutes November 13, 2013
4m. Table Second Reading to rezone 41 properties for Business Park zoning
4n. Approve a five-month extension for the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and variance
for renovations to the existing motor vehicle service station and construction of a new
carwash at 3901/3921 Excelsior Blvd.
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Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Minutes: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
1. Call to Order
President Santa called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Sue Santa, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, and Jake
Spano.
Commissioners absent: Jeff Jacobs and Susan Sanger.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr.
Hunt), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes September 3, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. Reports
5a. EDA Vendor Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to accept for
filing Vendor Claims for the period August 24 through November 8, 2013.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Jacobs and Sanger absent).
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business
7a. Decertification of Victoria Ponds TIF District. EDA Resolution No. 13-15.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and stated that the TIF Management Report prepared
by Ehlers & Associates indicates that the Victoria Ponds TIF District should be
decertified prior to the end of the year once all its obligations are paid and the remaining
fund balance is allocated. He advised that the PAYGO note and all other obligations
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2013
have been satisfied and the remaining fund balance has been allocated and decertifying
will terminate the TIF District ten years earlier than the legal maximum term, thus adding
$33.6 million in taxable market value to the City’s tax base.
It was moved by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Hallfin, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 13-15 Approving the Decertification of the Victoria Ponds Tax Increment
Financing District of the City of St. Louis Park.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Jacobs and Sanger absent).
7b. Interfund Loan Resolution: 4601 Highway 7 Property Acquisition.
EDA Resolution No. 13-16.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and stated that on August 5, 2013, the EDA approved
a Purchase Agreement to acquire the property at 4601 Highway 7 and if the EDA wishes
to reimburse the Development Fund for expenses related to the acquisition, an interfund
loan must be created before closing on the purchase of the property. He stated that the
interfund loan resolution authorizes an advance up to $2,850,000 to pay for qualified
costs and allows the Development Fund to be reimbursed along with 4% interest from a
future TIF District should one be created in the future for this property. He added that
this approval is required by statute if the EDA wishes to retain the ability to reimburse
itself if and when a TIF District is created in the future.
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 13-16 Authorizing an Interfund Loan for Advance of Certain Costs in
Connection with a Tax Increment Financing District to be Created by the City of St.
Louis Park and the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Jacobs and Sanger absent).
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Secretary President
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Agenda Item: 5a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: EDA Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing EDA Vendor Claims for the period
of November 9, 2013 through December 6, 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
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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
378.00BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
378.00
2,464.00CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
2,464.00
575.00ECM PUBLISHERS INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A ADVERTISING
575.00
825.00EDAMDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
825.00
200.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC OAK HILL II OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00HSTI G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
650.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,300.00
1,579.38EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,579.38
125.78HLB TAUTGES REDPATH LTD DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
125.78
26,358.01HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC LOUISIANA LRT STATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
26,358.01
892.04KENNEDY & GRAVEN 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION LEGAL SERVICES
522.00WEST END TIF DIST G&A LEGAL SERVICES
165.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A LEGAL SERVICES
261.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
288.00PARK COMMONS G&A LEGAL SERVICES
2,128.04
3,000.00LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
3,000.00
348.09MCMONIGAL, MEG DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TRAINING
348.09
26,000.00MYKLEBUST + SEARS PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
26,000.00
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 5a)
Title: EDA Vendor Claims Page 2
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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
500.00NAIOPDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
500.00
200.08NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TELEPHONE
200.08
16.90OFFICE DEPOT DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
16.90
17.50QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
17.50
16,665.93SEHDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
16,665.93
Report Totals 82,481.71
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 5a)
Title: EDA Vendor Claims Page 3
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 7a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2014 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing the proposed
levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, and
approval of the 2014 Final HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal year 2014.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: 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? Or, does the City Council desire to
certify a lesser amount?
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.
By law, these funds could also be used for other housing and redevelopment purposes.
The HRA Levy Fund is being used to fund the current Hwy 7 and Louisiana project, and 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 Final HRA Levy for 2014 to be $949,359, which
has been verified by 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
also scheduled occur on December 16, 2013.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed levy will help support
infrastructure in redevelopment areas and possible affordable housing initiatives.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: EDA Resolution
2014 HRA Levy Final Budget
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Nancy Deno, EDA Deputy Executive Director and Deputy City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
Title: 2014 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
AUTHORIZING THE FINAL LEVY OF
A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES,
SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL
OF A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 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 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 $5,131,674,800 with
respect to taxes payable in calendar year 2013, subject to final approval by the Authority before
certification of the special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.07.
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 7a) Page 3
Title: 2014 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
4. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to seek the approval by
resolution of the City Council of the levy of special benefit taxes payable in 2014 and to take
such other actions as are necessary to bring before the Board the final budget and levy to be sent
to the county auditor on or before five working days after December 20, 2013.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 16, 2013
Executive Director President
Attest:
Secretary
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 7a) Page 4
Title: 2014 Final HRA Levy Certification and Budget Adoption
HRA Levy
2014 Final Budget
December 16, 2013
2012 2013 2014
Actual Revised Budget Proposed Budget
Revenues:
Property Tax Levy 971,420$ 900,933$ 949,359$
Market Value Homestead Credit 44$ -$ -$
Interest Income 52,252 85,422 4,221
Transfer In from Development Fund - 3,100,000 -
Total Revenue 1,023,716$ 4,086,355$ 953,580$
Expenditures:
Infrastructure Projects 810,709$ 9,234,174$ -$
Legislative Lobbying Services 49,873 - 51,046
Transfer Out to Development Fund 5,220,000
Total Expenditures 860,582$ 9,234,174$ 5,271,046$
Meeting: Economic Development Authority
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 7b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Fund Transfer
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt EDA Resolution authorizing a fund transfer.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA desire to approve the proposed fund transfer
from the Park Center TIF District to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund?
SUMMARY: A fund transfer of $500,000 is recommended from the Park Center TIF District to
the Housing Rehabilitation Fund to support eligible affordable housing programs.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The Housing Rehabilitation Fund was
established to provide funding for projects or programs that focus on providing well-maintained
and diverse housing along with increasing affordable ownership opportunities. The primary
revenue source for this fund is the 1/8th of one percent fee received by the City on the
outstanding balance of private activity revenue bonds, which amounts to approximately
$600,000 per year. This fund has long-term sustainability challenges, therefore significant
analysis on revenues and expenditures occurred in 2013, with the goal of creating sustainability
for the long-term. Staff analysis shows this fund is substantially sustainable for the long-term
with continued transfers from Park Center.
Tax increment generated by the Park Center TIF District can be used to fund eligible housing
programs, and all previous obligations in this district have been satisfied. Therefore, a transfer of
$500,000 is proposed in 2013 from the Park Center TIF District to the Housing Rehabilitation
Fund. Annual transfers of available Park Center increment will be recommended going forward
to provide additional funding for eligible housing program expenditures in the Housing
Rehabilitation Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and
diverse housing stock.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: EDA Resolution
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Nancy Deno, EDA Deputy Executive Director and Deputy City Manager
Economic Development Authority Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 7b) Page 2
Title: Fund Transfer
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND TRANSFER
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority has created various special purpose
funds; and
WHEREAS, fund transfers may be required to reallocate amounts between funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the St.
Louis Park Economic Development Authority:
Approval is hereby given to the Controller to make a fund transfer as shown.
Transferring Fund Receiving Fund Amount
Park Center TIF District Housing Rehabilitation Fund $ 500,000
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 16, 2013
Executive Director President
Attest
Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Presentation: 2a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Proclamation Honoring Marion Dorfman and Declaring “Marion Dorfman Day”
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to read and present proclamation to Marion Dorfman
who will be in attendance at the meeting.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
BACKGROUND: Marion Dorfman was a founding member of the Friends of the St. Louis
Park Library in 1963. She has been serving the community as a Friends of the Library volunteer
and board member for 50 years. Marion is being honored because of her countless hours of
giving by volunteering and supporting the community so selflessly.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Proclamation
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Office Assistant
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 2a) Page 2
Title: Proclamation Honoring Marion Dorfman and Declaring “Marion Dorfman Day”
PROCLAMATION
“MARION DORFMAN DAY”
WHEREAS, Marion Dorfman of St. Louis Park has translated her love of books,
community, and lifelong learning into a lifetime of service that has enriched countless lives in St.
Louis Park and beyond, and;
WHEREAS, Marion has said: “I don’t understand how people can live without a
library,” and has made it her mission to give back for all that our library has given her and make
sure that others can reap the same benefits; and
WHEREAS, Marion was a founding member of the Friends of the St. Louis Park Library
in 1963 and has provided a remarkable uninterrupted 50 years of leadership and service on the
Friends’ board of directors, 40 of which as treasurer; and
WHEREAS, during these 50 years, Marion has played a central role in raising an
estimated $200,000 for our library through used book sales, benefiting our community by
offering affordable books to readers of all levels and making possible library initiatives and
activities such as: summer reading programs for children and teens; new book bins that make it
easier for children to engage their innate curiosity about the world; landscaping, furniture,
artwork, and other supplies for the remodeled library that have made it a pleasant and welcoming
destination; outreach events that raise awareness about our library and encourage reading among
people of all ages; and others too numerous to mention; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate Marion and her exceptional 50-year record of service that can
inspire us all to do similar good work; and
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE KNOWN that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of St. Louis Park acknowledge Marion Dorfman’s outstanding contributions, dedicated
service, and support to our community and its people, and ask all to join us in declaring
December 16, 2013 as “Marion Dorfman Day.”
WHEREFORE, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 16th day of December, 2013.
___________________________________
Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Presentation: 2b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Farewell to Councilmembers Julia Ross and Sue Santa
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• On behalf of the City Council and City Manager, the Mayor is asked to recognize Julia Ross
for her years of service as a member of the St. Louis Park City Council from January 4, 2010
to January 6, 2014.
• On behalf of the City Council and City Manager, the Mayor is asked to recognize Sue Santa
for her years of service as a member of the St. Louis Park City Council from January 4, 2010
to January 6, 2014. And, to thank her for her previous years of service on the City Council
from June 8, 1999 to January 3, 2006.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Office Assistant
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Minutes 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan
Sanger, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Director
of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior
Planner (Mr. Walther), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker), Housing Programs Coordinator
(Ms. Olson), Associate Planner (Mr. Kelley), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt),
and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Kerri Pearce Ruch (Hennepin County), Matt Mullins (Maxfield Research), Chris
Velasco, Elizabeth Bowling, and Naresh Pallegat (PLACE).
Tour of Remodeled 1st Floor
Mr. Hoffman conducted a tour of the first floor remodeling.
Mr. Pires explained some of the technology available in the Community Room, including a smart
board and an 80” monitor.
Mr. Harmening stated that Council meetings can be broadcast from the Community Room,
adding that the Community Room can also serve as a mini Emergency Operations Center.
Mr. Hoffman advised that a charging station has been mounted on the outside wall with plug-ins
for two vehicles to charge simultaneously at no cost.
Mr. Harmening thanked Mr. Hoffman for his hard work as the lead on this project. He also
thanked the employee committee for all their work on this project.
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s thanks to everyone involved in the remodeling and
stated they all did a great job.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – December 9, 2013
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed study session agenda for December 9th.
Councilmember Sanger requested that the discussion regarding traffic studies also include a
discussion regarding parking studies.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Study Session Minutes of November 25, 2013
Councilmember Mavity suggested that the Environment and Sustainability Commission be made
aware of the discussion regarding organics recycling and the Health in the Park initiative.
2. Southwest Light Rail Train (SWLRT) Housing Inventory Study & St. Louis Park
Housing Needs Analysis Presentation
Ms. Schnitker presented the staff report and explained that in 2012, the SWLRT Community
Works Steering Committee approved a SWLRT Corridor Community Works Plan to recommend
joint policy tools that will help achieve housing choices along the entire corridor and Maxfield
Research was hired to conduct a corridor-wide housing inventory. She pointed out that the City
decided to contract with Maxfield Research to include the entire geographic area of the City in
this inventory and to conduct a more comprehensive study to provide a baseline housing study
that included specific future housing demands, estimates, and how to meet the housing needs of
the community in the future. She then introduced Kerri Pearce Ruch and Matt Mullins.
Ms. Pearce Ruch stated the housing inventory is intended to provide a baseline understanding of
existing housing along the corridor, including affordable housing, as well as housing needs. She
also stated that a corridor housing strategy is important in order to maximize the benefit that will
accrue to the corridor when light rail comes to the region and to make sure that planning work is
coordinated and comprehensive. She indicated they recently adopted guiding principles include
providing a full range of housing choices along the corridor and positioning the corridor as a
place for all to live. She pointed out this is the first time that affordable housing has been
included in a New Starts application and the housing strategy along with actions taken by
communities to make housing affordable will count toward improving the New Starts application
ranking. She advised they are in the process of reviewing responses to the RFP for the gap
analysis to be completed that will include all of the light rail station locations and will look at
development and redevelopment opportunities in and around each of the station areas. She
indicated a set of housing maps was prepared showing all the rental units, including affordable
housing, within ½ mile of the station areas and are overlaid with walking distances and she
agreed to provide the maps to Mr. Harmening for distribution to Council.
Councilmember Mavity requested further information about the criteria used to define a gap.
Ms. Pearce Ruch explained that the RFP requests an analysis of the extensive data gathered then
a review of who wants to live in this corridor, who currently lives in the corridor, and the
preservation needs in the corridor. She stated they also want to know the types of housing
needed compared to existing housing as well as what tools would help communities achieve the
balance they want.
Councilmember Sanger asked how it is being decided who wants to live along the corridor in St.
Louis Park. She stated the people who were not asked to contribute to the study are the people
who already live in the area and she felt that point of view ought to be reflected in the study. She
stated she was leery of an outside person determining what gaps exist and telling the City what it
should do to fill that gap. She also asked to what extent others would be influencing housing
priorities for St. Louis Park, adding that the City has a lot of housing that meets the affordable
housing standard.
Ms. Pearce Ruch stated this information will come out of the market analysis and will draw on
the expertise and market data of who lives and works in the area. She indicated the New Starts
program measures the number of units of legally binding affordable housing and does not count
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Sec. 8 vouchers. She stated the narrative component of the New Starts application will talk
about Meadowbrook and other naturally occurring affordable housing.
Councilmember Santa expressed concern about the emphasis on rental units and stated there
does not seem to be a naturally occurring balance of home ownership, adding that the City has
owner occupied homes that meet the affordability guidelines and she did not want to see that
component lost in this process.
Mr. Mullins presented the executive summary of the housing inventory and reviewed the ½-mile
demographics data for St. Louis Park that indicates a lot of growth among the 65-74 age group
over the next five years with approximately 40% living alone and a 60/40 split between renters
and owners. He stated the key takeaway from this data is that younger and older demographics
are attracted to the southwest cities and the gap analysis will address what kind of housing these
demographic cohorts desire and need to live in this corridor. He then reviewed St. Louis Park
employment highlights noting there are 51,000 jobs in the City with a 4.4% unemployment rate,
which is lower than the metro area and Minnesota, and the City has higher incomes overall
compared to Hennepin County and the metro area. He stated the key takeaway from this data is
that this is a job rich corridor and the gap analysis will address what kind of housing current and
future workers will choose or need. He reviewed St. Louis Park education highlights that
indicate St. Louis Park has the lowest enrollment of all districts in the corridor but that it had two
schools within ½ mile of the stations. He stated the gap analysis will address whether there are
opportunities to attract a new student population to the corridor. He also reviewed the St. Louis
Park housing characteristics and stated the study inventoried all rental housing units and the data
indicates there are 29,300 rental units and 401 total properties, 80% of the units are market rate,
11.7% are subsidized affordable, and 8.1% are senior, with St. Louis Park accounting for 20% of
the corridor inventory.
Councilmember Ross stated she has heard from a lot of seniors that there is not enough senior
housing available and they are frustrated with the lack of available senior housing.
Mr. Mullins stated the average price per square foot was $1.15 prior to 2000 and has increased to
$1.64 per square foot and the majority of units are one and two bedrooms. He advised they
inventoried all senior housing in the community that shows very low vacancy rates and limited
rental housing options within ¼ mile of the proposed stations. He stated the gap analysis will
address whether there are ways to improve connections to existing housing, the types of housing
needed, and where to provide more choices in close proximity to the stations. He also discussed
naturally occurring affordable housing and pointed out these older buildings are vulnerable to
redevelopment due to their age, modest rents, and deferred maintenance. He stated the Beltline
station has the most rental housing of all three of the City’s station areas with 21 properties
within ½ mile, six properties within a 10 minute walk, and five properties are subsidized or
accept Sec. 8 vouchers with 170 units affordable to households at 30% AMI. He stated the
Louisiana Avenue station has no product type within the ¼ mile radius but there are three
properties with a mix of naturally occurring affordable housing. He stated the key takeaway
from this data is that there is a large supply of naturally occurring affordable housing but much
of it tends to be older and the gap analysis will address how to preserve this housing. He stated
that market rate apartments represent the majority of new product in St. Louis Park with four
market rate luxury style projects completed between March and June 2013. He then reviewed
the demand assumptions for St. Louis Park including senior housing demand by type between
2013 and 2018.
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Councilmember Spano stated it will be important for the City to understand what it wants the
community to look like and what tools the City can utilize to realize that vision, adding this is
ultimately the City Council’s decision to make. He stated the data that jumped out at him was
the very old housing stock across the board and the number of rentals built in the last few years,
adding the City does not have a diverse housing stock or a lot of townhome properties.
Councilmember Mavity urged the City to consider more creative options for new housing
products and to consider how it can attract more interesting housing options.
Councilmember Sanger urged the City to consider how it can be more proactive in terms of
shaping the housing opportunities in the City. She stated that the study focused on a ½ mile
geographic area and felt the City should emphasize that the City has a lot of housing further
away and to focus on some sort of shuttle system to get people to the stations without having to
drive, adding this would expand housing choices for people.
3. PLACE Redevelopment Concept for McGarvey Site
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and introduced Mr. Chris Velasco of PLACE.
Mr. Velasco introduced Ms. Elizabeth Bowling and Naresh Pallegat, as well as Mr. Garth
Rockcastle who was participating via telephone. He stated the mission of PLACE is to create
places that foster a sustainable, just, and inspiring world and presented several photographs of
their most recent project, WAV Community in Ventura, California, that includes 82 homes, a
cultural tourism destination, retail, solar, penthouses, green buildings, a supportive housing
public infrastructure, theater gallery, car sharing, and access to affordable health care; in
addition, 15 of the 82 units were set aside for people coming out of chronic homelessness with
rents that are adjusted on a sliding scale. He explained that PLACE is interested in creating a
similar community on the McGarvey site and use it as a model for new technology that takes
organic waste and converts it to energy to power the community through the use of an anaerobic
digester. He explained that the first phase of the project would use the existing building with
trucks entering the building to deliver food waste/organics and exiting the other end of the
building, adding that the entire process is designed to be clean with no odor and minimal sound.
He showed how trucks would travel into the area and stated that the second phase of the project
would include an e-generation facility next door and a mixed use community built next to it with
access via Xenwood instead of Wooddale.
Councilmember Hallfin indicated that Council previously received a proposal from someone
about building on this site and asked if they have pulled out.
Mr. Kelley replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Velasco stated that PLACE has negotiated a master lease for the site and has an option to
purchase the site.
Councilmember Mavity expressed support for the concept.
Councilmember Sanger felt the innovation and goals of the concept were exciting and she was
interested in further discussing the concept before making any commitment to a project. She
expressed concern about the traffic in this area especially if the demand for organics recycling
increases the need for more trucks in this area, thus creating traffic problems in an area that
already has a lot of traffic problems. She asked if PLACE has an anaerobic digester in use.
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Mr. Velasco replied they have an anaerobic digester in use, adding the technology has been
around for a long time and they have a process patent for the digester.
Councilmember Sanger asked staff to further research the odors and noise associated with an
anaerobic digester as well as what the experience has been for neighbors where a digester is in
use. She stated she would also like to know whether the developer plans to ask the City to
contribute financially to the project. She expressed concern about the size of this site and was
having trouble visualizing greenhouses, apartments, etc. on a two acre site and questioned how
they would make it fit. She added she was leery about consenting to the anaerobic digester
without a firm commitment on the larger project.
Councilmember Ross expressed support for the concept and stated she would support a
community like this, particularly given Council’s last discussion about housing.
Councilmember Santa stated she would like to receive further information including a timeline,
expectations of the City, and how PLACE plans to engage the neighbors. She also asked if they
have operated in Minnesota weather.
Mr. Velasco stated they are breaking ground on a building on Franklin and Portland that will be
the first major community built in Minnesota that has no furnace, adding they have worked in a
lot of different climates.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to further pursue the PLACE project with
the developer.
4. Update on SWLRT Station Area Form-Based Code Grant Contract
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Mr. Kelley explained that form-based codes came about in the 1980s in response to the
sprawling nature of suburban development and fit well with transit oriented development. He
stated the City received a grant from the Met Council to hire a consultant to create form-based
codes in the three SWLRT station areas. He stated the proposed consultant has twelve years of
experience and also has experience writing transit oriented development form-based codes and
the consultant would lead the City through the development of the form-based codes including
an extensive public process with an anticipated timeline for completion of approximately 14
months.
Councilmember Sanger stated she was unclear how form-based codes work but was willing to
consider it. She expressed concern that staff was asking Council to approve something that
results in a wholesale rewriting of the Code and stated her preference would be to do this in
stages rather than redoing the entire code.
Councilmember Hallfin suggested this item be a topic for discussion at Council’s retreat.
Mr. Locke explained that the consultant will go through a process to figure out what the City
wants these areas to look like and once that is figured out, it is ultimately the City Council’s
decision whether to adopt the Code. He indicated that the first step is to hire the consultant to
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take the City through the process to come up with a form-based code for the station areas. He
added the City has received a grant that covers the process with a $25,000 match by the City.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the majority of the City Council to continue to
pursue the development of a form-based code for the three St. Louis Park SWLRT station areas
and hire a consultant to lead the process.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mayor Jacobs advised the City has received a request to add an open forum to Council agendas.
He indicated some communities have an open forum and asked if Council was interested in
adding this to its agendas.
Councilmember Ross stated her opposition to adding an open forum to Council agendas because
staff and Council have no way of knowing what might be brought up during open forum and
would not be prepared to respond, adding she was not sure how an open forum would benefit
residents.
Mr. Harmening stated the City’s charter does not require an open forum and Council procedures
indicate if someone wants to talk to the City Council they should talk to staff first.
Councilmember Sanger agreed with Councilmember Ross and stated she was not interested in
Council having any additional discussion about adding an open forum to the agenda.
Councilmember Mavity felt that more accessibility and more transparency were both good. She
stated if Council chooses to explore the open forum concept further, she would like to know
what the experience has been in other communities.
Councilmember Spano asked how many times the City has been asked to add an open forum.
Mr. Harmening replied this issue has come up very infrequently.
Councilmember Spano stated he did not see any need for adding an open forum.
Councilmember Hallfin felt that the City and the City Council were not lacking in transparency,
adding that when someone calls or emails him, he responds to them and if City staff can handle
the issue, he forwards it to staff and if it is a Council issue, he brings it to Council for discussion.
It was the consensus of the majority of the City Council to not add an open forum segment on
Council agendas.
The meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
5. October 2013 Monthly Financial Report
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Minutes: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 9:33 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), City Clerk (Ms.
Stroth), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. Excel Pawn Currency Exchange License Renewal.
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and stated that licenses for currency exchange
businesses are handled by the Department of Commerce and are renewed each year
through a state application process. She stated the City held a public hearing on
November 18, 2013, and tabled consideration of the license renewal pending further
investigation by the Police Department as outlined in the staff report. In addition, the
City Clerk’s office received additional documents from Excel Pawn and from Mr.
Lansing, and these documents were reviewed by the Police Department and the City
Attorney as noted in the staff report.
Mr. Scott referenced the bullet point summary of findings contained in the staff report
and stated that Mr. Doolittle had a 1989 conviction and served time in prison from 1989-
1994 and has had no other criminal convictions since that time. He indicated Mr. Scott
Lansing made a presentation to the City Council on November 18, 2013, and submitted
documents to the City about a vehicle forfeiture in 2005 and the City’s finding was that
there was no illegal conduct by Mr. Doolittle. He stated that Excel Pawn has had a pawn
shop license since 1998 and that license is up for renewal but is handled administratively
on a calendar year basis. He explained that Excel Pawn has had a currency exchange
license since 2000, and Mr. Doolittle has been listed as part owner on the City’s pawn
broker license since 2008. He reminded Council that this is a currency exchange license
renewal, which is a State license, and indicated there have been a lot of allegations by
Mr. Lansing about falsification of the applications, and the City could not identify any
inaccuracies in the pawn shop license on file since 2008. He stated Mr. Doolittle
disclosed the cocaine conviction when he was required to, and Excel has been a good
operation in St. Louis Park according to the Police Department, and the owners have been
cooperative. He noted there are some minor licensing issues involving the pawn shop
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that will be addressed as part of that license renewal. He referenced the State Statute that
deals with denying a license application based on a criminal conviction and stated that in
order to deny the license based on a criminal conviction, the conviction has to be directly
related to the license being sought.
Mr. Patrick Doolittle, 330 Wolf Pointe Trail, St. Louis Park, appeared before the City
Council and stated he was present to answer any questions.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve
the State issuance of a Currency Exchange License Renewal to Excel Pawn & Jewelry for
their business located at 8008 Minnetonka Boulevard in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Sanger stated it was clear to her there is no basis for denial.
Mr. Scott Lansing approached the City Council and stated he submitted voluminous
documents that are not in the agenda or on the website.
Mr. Scott stated that a summary of the documents is included in the City Council agenda.
He added that City staff reviewed all the documents but it was not practical to put all the
supporting documents in the packet or on the website.
Mr. Lansing stated he has records from 2000 where Mr. Doolittle was not listed, and he
has records that show they were falsifying documents. He stated the Maplewood police
report states that Mr. Doolittle is an owner.
Councilmember Mavity stated that City staff, including the Police Department and the
City Attorney, have reviewed all these documents and have advised Council that these
documents are not relevant in the matter under consideration by Council. She then called
the question.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Minutes: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 2, 2013
The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Julia Ross, Sue Sanger, Sue Santa,
and Jake Spano
Councilmembers absent: Anne Mavity
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening)
Guest: Tim Brausen, Gregg Lindberg, Lynae Steinhagen
1. City Manager Evaluation
The City Council met in Closed Executive Session with Consultant Lynae Steinhagen to review
the information from the annual performance review for the City Manager.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Minutes: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 2, 2013
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan
Sanger, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human
Resources (Ms. Deno), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Finance Supervisor (Mr.
Heintz), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), City Assessor (Mr. Bultema), Planning/Zoning
Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Associate Planner (Mr. Kelley), Communications Coordinator
(Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations - None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special Study Session Minutes November 4, 2013
Councilmember Sanger requested that an additional statement be added to the final
paragraph that starts on page 2 and ends on page 3 that reads “Staff also acknowledged
that they will continue to work on drafting a policy that addresses the remaining issues of
owner responsibilities for maintenance of other items in the right of way with a target
date of next spring for completion of the policy.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
3b. Study Session Minutes November 12, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. City Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2013
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
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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. (Moved to Agenda Item 8e.) Resolution approving acceptance of monetary donations
for a new scoreboard at Dakota Park.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 13-172 approving acceptance of a monetary donation from
Leslie Marcus in the amount of $100 for Westwood Hills Nature Center.
4c. Approve for filing Environment & Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes
October 2, 2013.
Councilmember Hallfin requested that Consent Calendar item #4a be removed and placed
on the Regular Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move
Consent Calendar item #4a to the Regular Agenda as item #8e; and to waive reading of
all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. 2014 Proposed Budget, Tax Levy and Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and explained that the City is nearing
completion of the 2014 budget process and tonight’s presentation includes the 2014
budget and preliminary property tax levy, as well as the Truth in Taxation public hearing.
He pointed out that Council is not being asked to take formal action tonight and formal
adoption of the 2014 budget and property tax levy will occur on December 16, 2013.
Mr. Swanson presented the 2013 amended final budget and 2014 proposed budget and
stated the 2014 proposed General Fund budget is $30.4 million, an increase of 2.42%
compared to the 2013 final budget. He reviewed the proposed 2014 General Fund
revenues and General Fund expenditures and indicated that approximately 43% of 2014
expenditures are related to public safety and this is consistent with the 2013 final budget.
He explained that cities are now required to report their estimated sales tax savings from
the sales tax exemption and the City estimates it will save approximately $215,835 in
2014. He noted that the City’s tax levy is .76% lower due to this exemption. He stated
that the City is proposing a 3.50% increase in the property tax levy compared to the 2013
final levy and approximately 49% of residential property owners will see a reduction in
the City’s share of their 2014 property taxes and approximately 35% of residential
property owners will see an increase of less than 5%. He explained that property values
across the board were holding steady or still declining at the time the valuations were set
on January 2, 2013, for taxes payable in 2014. He stated that approximately 8% of
commercial properties will see a reduction in the City’s share of their 2014 property
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taxes, 70% will see an increase of less than 5%, and 19% will see an increase between 5-
9.9%, adding that commercial values in the City have held their value or increased from
the last cycle. He advised that St. Louis Park ranks 20 out of 45 in its tax ranking of the
city share of property taxes and overall it ranks 21 out of 45 for residential property taxes.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Mr. Larry Jones, 8216 30 ½ Street, approached the City Council and asked if
miscellaneous revenue includes park dedication fees. He also asked if the sales tax
exemption would offset the decrease in intergovernmental revenue.
Mr. Swanson replied that park dedication fees are in the Park Improvement Fund and the
City budgets approximately $250,000 for park dedication fees based on an average over
several years , adding this amount varies depending on the amount of redevelopment and
development activity in the City. He explained that the sales tax exemption is based on
the City’s expenditures and was factored into the property tax levy, adding there is no
loss in intergovernmental revenue but rather a reduction in the City’s expenditures.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. He encouraged residents to contact City staff
with any additional comments or questions prior to formal adoption on December 16th.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. M.G.M. Off Sale Liquor License
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised that M.G.M. of St. Louis Park, LLC, has
applied for an off sale intoxicating liquor license. She stated that a public hearing was
held on November 18, 2013, and Council voted to table consideration of the liquor
license until tonight. She advised the term of the license runs through March 1, 2014,
and the applicant has met all criteria for granting the liquor license.
Mr. Terrance Maglich, Vice President, M.G.M. of St. Louis Park, LLC, appeared before
the City Council and introduced Mr. Michael Maglich, co-owner. He respectfully asked
for the City Council’s approval of their liquor license.
Councilmember Ross thanked Mr. Maglich for coming back before the City Council.
She advised she spoke with Mr. Maglich after the November 18th meeting and has since
had time to reconsider this matter based on her conversation with Mr. Maglich as well as
her subsequent conversation with Mr. Harmening. She stated that while she still believes
that Council needs to look at the number of liquor stores coming into the community, it
was not fair to Mr. Maglich and she was not going to impede his business or have him
feel unwelcome in the community and she also apologized to Mr. Maglich. She added
she felt that Council has to figure out how to make this a better community for both large
and small businesses and urged Council to discuss this in a future study session.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve
Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for M.G.M. of St. Louis Park, LLC, dba MGM Wine
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and Spirits, located at 8100 Highway 7, Unit #348, for the license term through March 1,
2014.
Mr. Maglich thanked Councilmember Ross for her comments.
Councilmember Hallfin stated his continued opposition to this license. He indicated
there was an MGM in St. Louis Park in the late 1980s that was sold to a proprietor and
was then involved in a legal battle and asked if Mr. Maglich has always owned M.G.M.
of St. Louis Park, LLC.
Mr. Maglich replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Hallfin asked if it was correct that Mr. Maglich had a business in St.
Louis Park in the past and then sold that business to a different proprietor.
Mr. Maglich replied he could not recall but that it might have been a franchise, adding
they had an MGM store at one time in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Hallfin stated he was not in favor of this license because the City has a
lot of liquor licenses already and many liquor stores. He did not feel it was right for
another new liquor store to infringe on the business of existing establishments.
Councilmember Sanger indicated she was sorry she was unable to attend the November
18th meeting because if she had been in attendance, she would have supported this
application, which would have provided enough votes for it to pass. She apologized to
Mr. Maglich and welcomed him to the community.
Mayor Jacobs stated he was unable to attend the November 18th meeting and would have
supported this matter as well and welcomed Mr. Maglich to the community.
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Hallfin opposed).
8b. Louisiana Station Area Framework Plan and Design Guidelines Report
Mr. Locke provided an introduction to agenda items 8b, 8c, and 8d. He explained that
the Comprehensive Plan identifies sub-area plans for each of the light rail stations and
noted that the Elmwood Study done in 2003 is still being used to guide how things
happen at the Wooddale station and design guidelines were completed in 2012 for the
Belt Line station; however, no specific plan for the Louisiana station was in place prior to
development of the Louisiana Station Area Framework and Design Guidelines. He stated
the key land use implementation tool is the City’s zoning ordinance and includes the
creation of a new zoning district called Business Park intended as a transition from heavy
industrial uses in station areas toward more of a mixed use that provides more
opportunities for office and retail services and possibly housing. He advised the City has
also been provided with grant money from the Met Council to explore a potential zoning
tool called Form-Based Code that focuses more on design and physical appearance than
on use and staff believes this approach makes sense in the station areas in order to create
a homogenous site.
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Mr. Walther presented the Louisiana Station Area Framework Plan and Design
Guidelines Report and introduced Mr. Bryan Harjes from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.
(HKGi).
Mr. Harjes explained the public input process used to develop the Louisiana Station Area
Framework Plan and Design Guidelines and presented a map of the project area and
advised that the Framework Plan and Design Guidelines includes both a north and south
station location, adding that a lot of the connectivity and land use elements are the same.
He stated the project goals include creating a unified future vision for the district and
indicated the vision generally focuses this area as an employment center with Park
Nicollet as the anchor and with key elements of creating a jobs focused area, not
excluding residential, and having office and service uses in the area. He stated other key
elements include the introduction of new transit oriented streets, leveraging the open
space amenities along the creek and creating a unique identity for the station area. He
reviewed the guiding principles that were established, including creating a more safe and
convenient atmosphere around the station as well as to create a strong connection for
surrounding neighborhoods to get through that area. He presented the framework plans
for the north station location and stated one of the key elements includes creating a
pedestrian street connecting the station platform and the hospital campus. He noted that a
new LRT bridge and planned replacement of the bridge over Minnehaha Creek provided
opportunities to become gateways to the area. He also highlighted new bike and
sidewalk facilities shown in the plan that tie back to the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail.
He presented a land use and development character map for the north station and
discussed several of the components for this design, pointing out the medical/office
building focus, potential ground level commercial areas, and potential redevelopment
areas. He also presented a parks and open space map as well as an illustrative master
plan for a north station. He then presented the framework plans for a south station
location and pointed out the station is located immediately east of Louisiana with a park
and ride in the same configuration as a north station area. He advised the south station
area, similar to the north station plans, adds new pedestrian streets as well as a pedestrian
segment. He presented a south station land use and development character map, a south
station parks and open space map, and a south station illustrative master plan. He then
presented the design guidelines that provide information regarding access and circulation,
land use, and parks and open space components and presented an example of what
Louisiana Avenue could look like over time.
Mr. Larry Jones approached the City Council again and asked what the difference would
be between mixed uses and the Business Park zoning and what uses would be allowed.
Mr. Walther replied that the Business Park district and this framework plan focused on
uses such as office, commercial and industrial, while moving away from warehouse uses,
as well as looking at more jobs-based uses that will help drive ridership on the light rail.
He added this area has been a challenge for residential as a mixed use and there may be
opportunities for residential along the fringes of this area.
Mr. Larry Jones encouraged the City to include more mixed use development and felt
there was a need for a lot of bikeways and trails in this area, along with residential,
particularly Sec. 8 housing and assisted living since these people would use the line.
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Councilmember Mavity thanked all of the residents involved in this effort. She indicated
the City has had previous conversations about how to partner with Park Nicollet on this
project and urged the City to continue to pursue public/private partnerships.
Councilmember Spano stated he recently viewed a presentation regarding a project in
Indianapolis that includes a number of effective, creative elements related to bike,
pedestrian, and storm water management and urged Council and staff to look at the
Indianapolis Cultural Trail project. He asked if the design guidelines are intended to be
general guidelines or whether they contain deliberate and prescriptive rules, referencing
the recent experience with the Eliot School design guidelines and the confusion
associated with those guidelines.
Mr. Walther responded the design guidelines are advisory at this stage and represent
goals of what the City is trying to create. He added the Business Park zoning district will
implement some of these guidelines, however, the form-based code is an opportunity to
start codifying more of these design ideas.
Councilmember Spano expressed thanks to City staff for holding meetings with the
Meadowbrook neighborhood and requested information about their input in this process.
He noted that the Meadowbrook neighborhood is one of the City’s best naturally
occurring affordable housing areas and did not want this plan to present any barriers for
development opportunities on both sides of Louisiana.
Mr. Walther stated that the Meadowbrook residents were excited about the pedestrian
improvements along Louisiana Avenue and the creek trails but there was not a lot of
input regarding uses.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to accept
the Louisiana Station Area Framework and Design Guidelines report.
The motion passed 7-0.
8c. Business Park Rezoning of Properties near Hwy 7 & Louisiana Ave. S.,
Wooddale Ave. S., and Belt Line Blvd.
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and advised the Business Park rezoning is
intended to be a transition zone to allow a wider variety of uses as well as additional
density with the idea of maintaining the business character of areas and increasing the
number of jobs in the area. She stated that two parcels in the Belt Line area were
removed from the rezoning at this time based on Council direction; in addition, the
McGarvey site has been excluded from the rezoning until a development proposal is
submitted. She presented Council with a letter from Mr. Jay Kosters, the property owner
at 3501 Raleigh, requesting that his property not be rezoned at this time. She stated that
with the Business Park rezoning, all existing uses may remain and expansion of any uses
considered non-conforming would not be allowed. She then presented a map depicting
the proposed rezoning of 41 properties to the Business Park designation.
Councilmember Mavity stated that concerns were previously raised about the Business
Park zoning and whether this zoning was too prescriptive. She indicated she shares that
concern and felt it was important to make sure the City is creating a platform for creative
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development and making sure that heavy industrial uses are not expanded. She asked
whether housing would be allowed in the Business Park zoning district.
Ms. McMonigal advised that housing was not included as part of the Business Park
rezoning and staff has continued to consider which areas might be more appropriate for
housing in the Business Park district. She added that the City would consider the issue of
housing more carefully under a form-based code, adding that the general feeling is that
the City is open to the idea of residential in the station areas.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code
Changing Zoning Boundaries of 41 Industrial Properties Near Highway 7 and Louisiana
Avenue S., Wooddale Ave. S., and Belt Line Blvd. to Business Park and to set Second
Reading for December 16, 2013.
Councilmember Sanger indicated she was okay with moving forward with the rezoning
and exempting some of the properties and asked what plans the City has to continue to
look at those properties to make a determination about whether they should be rezoned.
Ms. McMonigal replied that in the short term the exempted properties would not be
rezoned and staff is looking at keeping them designated Business Park in the
Comprehensive Plan so that the property owner can request a change in zoning at any
time.
Councilmember Sanger felt the City’s goals would not be accomplished if these
properties are exempted and dropped from further consideration. She felt the City should
be more proactive in continuing to look at these properties and making a final decision
from the perspective of the City and also so the property owner is not left in limbo.
Councilmember Spano suggested having the change in zoning occur at the time a
property is sold and that way, the new property owner knows it is part of the purchase of
a property.
Councilmember Mavity urged Council to be careful about saying that a zoning change
would occur at the time of sale, stating she felt that has the potential to take value away
from property owners.
Councilmember Santa called the question.
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. SWLRT Station Area Form-Based Code Grant Contract
Mr. Kelley presented the staff report and indicated the City received a grant from the Met
Council to pursue development of a form-based code for the three light rail station areas.
He explained that the intent of form-based codes is to create a compact walkable mixed
use area which aligns with the City’s land use policies and vision in its Comprehensive
Plan.
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Councilmember Sanger asked if a form-based code would include aesthetic and
architectural design criteria. She also asked how form-based codes regulate things that
impact neighbors, e.g., noise, odors, and traffic.
Mr. Kelley replied a form-based code would include aesthetic criteria and could include
architectural standards, adding it would be up to Council to decide how specific the
standards would be. He explained that the form-based code would address violations or
nuisances much like is done today and a regulating plan would call out such issues to
protect against nuisances. He added the consultant will provide assistance to Council
with respect to zoning and other concerns expressed by Council.
Councilmember Santa stated it was her understanding that Council is being asked to
authorize execution of a contract and that Council will have numerous opportunities to
engage with the consultant on these issues.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with CodaMetrics to
develop and write a form-based code for the three St. Louis Park Southwest Light Rail
Transit (SWLRT) station areas.
The motion passed 7-0.
8e. Resolution Approving Acceptance of Monetary Donations. Resolution No.
13-173.
Councilmember Hallfin stated that Council heard from several passionate people in
January regarding their request to change the name of Dakota Park to Derrick Keller
field. He stated this item was on the consent agenda to accept donations from
Independent School District #283 ($5,000), Churchill Plastics ($5,000), St. Louis Park
Dugout Club/Family and Friends of the Baseball Community ($3,500), and the St. Louis
Park Hockey Association ($1,000) for a new scoreboard at Dakota Park. He stated the
scoreboard costs approximately $20,000 and additional donations would be gladly
accepted. He asked everyone to remember Derrick Keller when they use the trail system
and walk by Derrick Keller field.
It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-173 Approving Acceptance of Donation in the Amount of $14,500 to
be Utilized to Purchase and Install a Scoreboard at Dakota Park.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications - None
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing fund equity and
operating transfers.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
• Does the City Council desire to approve the proposed equity transfer from the General
Fund to the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG)?
• Does the City Council desire to approve the proposed operating transfers from the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund (PIR) to the Capital Replacement Fund and
from the Park Center TIF District to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund?
SUMMARY: This report includes information on three proposed transfers between funds for
the year ending December 31, 2013.
As part of our regular business, Fund Equity and Operating Transfers are reviewed each year and
information is forwarded to council for approval. This process supports our continued work on
our Long Range Financial planning as discussed with Council.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed transfers will direct
resources to funds where there are funding challenges to help achieve long-term sustainability.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: At the end of each calendar year, all funds are analyzed to determine if
transfers should be recommended to meet fund balance policy requirements or to assist with
long-term sustainability.
PRESENT CONSIDERATIONS:
Equity Transfer
General Fund to Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG) – Transfer of $60,000:
An equity transfer is being proposed from the General Fund to correct a fund balance challenge
in the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG). In previous years, a staff salary
allocation was expensed to the CDBG Fund to cover administrative time spent on the program.
The CDBG Federal funding allocation received by the City has typically not been sufficient in
the past, and now not allowed to be used at all to cover the administrative salary expenditures,
which over time has led to the CDBG Fund having a negative unassigned fund balance.
A one-time equity transfer in the amount of $60,000 is proposed from the General Fund to the
CDBG Fund to eliminate the negative unassigned fund balance and to cover the 2013 staff
allocation for administering the CDBG program. A budget change has been made beginning in
2014 to fund the CDBG administrative staff time through Community Development.
Operating Transfers
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund (PIR) to Capital Replacement Fund – Transfer of
$450,000:
The Capital Replacement Fund provides for all technology, vehicles, equipment, and municipal
building improvement projects. This fund began receiving a property tax allocation in 2010 of
$338,300, which was increased to $438,300 in 2011 and 2012, and $842,700 that was dedicated
to capital in 2013. However, the fund will continue to have sustainability challenges in future
years without additional revenue sources. Therefore, a transfer in 2013 of $450,000 from the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund (PIR) to the Capital Replacement Fund is
recommended. A similar transfer was approved in 2012 in the amount of $300,000, and an
annual transfer will be proposed in subsequent years to help the Capital Replacement Fund move
toward long term financial stability.
Park Center TIF District to Housing Rehabilitation Fund – Transfer of $500,000:
The Housing Rehabilitation Fund was established to provide funding for projects or programs
that focus on providing well-maintained and diverse housing along with increasing affordable
ownership opportunities. The primary revenue source for this fund is the 1/8th of one percent
fee received by the City on the outstanding balance of private activity revenue bonds, which
amounts to approximately $600,000 per year. This fund has long-term sustainability challenges,
therefore significant analysis on revenues and expenditures occurred in 2013, with the goal of
creating sustainability for the long-term. Staff analysis shows this fund is substantially
sustainable for the long-term with continued transfers from Park Center.
Tax increment generated by the Park Center TIF District can be used to fund eligible housing
programs, and all previous obligations in this district have been satisfied. Therefore, a transfer of
$500,000 is proposed in 2013 from the Park Center TIF District to the Housing Rehabilitation
Fund. Annual transfers of available Park Center increment will be recommended going forward
to provide additional funding for eligible housing program expenditures in the Housing
Rehabilitation Fund.
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Title: Fund Equity and Operating Transfers
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND EQUITY TRANSFER
AND OPERATING TRANSFERS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has created various special purpose funds; and
WHEREAS, some of those funds rely on transfers from other funds for their continued
operation; and
WHEREAS, operating transfers may be required to reallocate amounts between funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. Approval is hereby given to the Controller to transfer the following sum of money
from the General Fund to the Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG)
as shown.
Transferring Fund Receiving Fund Amount
General Fund Comm Devel Block Grant (CDBG) $ 60,000
2. Approval is hereby given to the Controller to make additional transfers between
funds in the amounts as shown.
Transferring Fund Receiving Fund Amount
Permanent Improv Revolving
Fund (PIR)
Capital Replacement Fund $ 450,000
Park Center TIF District Housing Rehabilitation Fund $ 500,000
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Bylaws of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the bylaws as adopted by the Environment
and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP on August 7, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Are the bylaws in keeping with the City Council’s
expectations?
SUMMARY: The bylaws of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
were formally adopted at the Commission’s August 7, 2013 meeting.
Staff has reviewed the bylaws and found them to be consistent with Chapter 2, Article IV of the
City C ode on Boards and Commissions, and the Council’s Rules and Procedures for Boards and
Commissions.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
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: Bylaws of the Environment and Sustainability Commission:
Sustainable SLP
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Office Assistant - Administrative Services
Reviewed by: Bridget Gothberg, Organizational Development Coordinator
Cindy Walsh, Director – Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Bylaws of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
08/07/2013
CURRENT BY-LAWS
(adopted August 7, 2013)
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall
be to:
a) Provide recommendations to advance city goals, policies, and programs.
b) Provide advice and assistance to staff and council through collaboration.
c) Provide leadership in engaging the community, encouraging relationships and
partnerships with neighborhoods, special interest groups, religious institutions, business
leaders, and other commissions.
d) Serve as a conduit for environmental and sustainable information, topics, and direction to
and from residents and the public.
2. DUTIES
The Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP shall have the
following powers and duties to:
a) Advise the City Council with respect to environment and sustainability issues arising out
of or in connection with the plans or operations of any city department or agency and
recommend the adoption of such specific policies or actions as may be needed to enhance
the city’s environmental stewardship.
b) Elicit community feedback and direction, including direct engagement, social media,
annual events and fairs, etc.
c) Reach out to the full community as well as to special populations with communication
and educational efforts related to the environment and sustainability.
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d) Establish work groups with at least one Commission member to focus on specific areas of
interest, special projects, and ongoing concerns. Work group representation should be
broadened to emphasize greater diversity, inclusiveness, and specific issue expertise with
non-commission members from the general community.
e) Submit to the City Council by April 1 of each year an annual report of the activities of the
Commission during the previous year.
f) The Commission shall have such additional powers and duties as the City Council shall
from time to time determine.
3. OFFICERS
a) At its first or second meeting of each calendar year, the Commission shall elect from its
membership a Chair and a Vice-Chair. Nomination of officers shall be made by the
members of the Commission present at the annual organizational meeting, and the
elections shall follow immediately thereafter.
b) 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.
c) The Chair and Vice-Chair shall take office immediately following their election and shall
hold office for a term of one year and until their successors are elected and assume office.
d) The Chair shall preside at all meetings, appoint committees, and perform such other
duties as may be ordered by the Commission.
e) The Vice-Chair shall act in the capacity of the Chair in the absence of the Chair. In the
event the office of the Chair becomes vacant, the Vice-Chair shall become Chair, and the
Commission shall elect a successor to the office of Vice-Chair for the unexpired term.
f) A Staff Liaison to the Commission shall be designated by the City Manager and shall be
subject to the administrative rules and regulations of the city. The Staff Liaison may
facilitate or assist in the meetings. The Staff Liaison is responsible for keeping the City
Manager informed regarding the business of the Commission and shall communicate to
the City Manager any problems or issues that may arise. The Staff Liaison shall also be
responsible for assisting the Commission in considering their financial needs and, if
deemed necessary by the Commission, shall request appropriate funding from the City
Council through the annual budget process.
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4. MEETINGS
a) All regular and special meetings, records, and accounts shall be open to the public and
conducted in accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.
b) The annual organizational meeting of the Commission shall be the first or second regular
meeting of the year, at which time elections will be held and the schedule for the
following year’s regular meeting schedule will be considered.
c) The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at
7:00 p.m., provided however, that when the day fixed for any regular meeting of the
Commission falls upon any of the following holidays: Ash Wednesday, Chanukah,
Christmas, Veterans Day, Independence Day, New Year's Day, Passover (first two
nights), Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur, such meeting shall be held at the same hour on
the next succeeding Wednesday not a holiday. (For Chanukah, Christmas, Passover,
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the holiday includes the evening before the holiday.)
All regular meetings of the Commission shall be held in the City Hall of the City or other
public building as noticed. The Commission may, by a majority vote, change the regular
meeting dates for any reason, provided that proper public notice of the changed meeting
is provided to the public.
d) A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the members eligible to vote on matters
before the Commission. Without a quorum, the meeting cannot be opened, and
Commission business or voting cannot be conducted. Passage of any matter before the
Commission shall require the presence of a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority
of the quorum.
e) Voting on regular motions shall be by voice and will be recorded by yeas and nays unless
a roll call is requested by a member of the Commission.
f) In all points not covered by these rules, the Commission shall be governed on its
procedure by Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure.
g) All meeting minutes, records and accounts shall be in writing, kept in accordance with
MN Statute and Rules regarding preservation of public records and the MN Data Privacy
Act.
h) No member of the Commission shall discuss or vote on any question in which the
member has a direct or indirect financial interest.
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i) If a member wishes to transmit information regarding the business of the Commission,
the member should present it to the Staff Liaison for distribution to the other members.
j) Any member who is unable to attend a scheduled meeting of the Commission may submit
written comments pertaining to an item on the agenda to the Staff Liaison for distribution
to the Commissioners prior to the meeting or at the meeting and may request that such
comments be attached as an addendum to the minutes of the meeting.
5. ORDER OF BUSINESS
a) The order of business shall be as follows:
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Unfinished Business
New Business
Communications
Miscellaneous
Adjournment
b) Unless objection is made by motion of the Commission, the Presiding Officer may
modify the foregoing order of business in order to accommodate citizens present or to
expedite the business of the Commission.
c) Unless a reading of the Commission meeting minutes is requested by a member of the
Commission, such minutes may be approved without reading if the secretary has
previously furnished each member with a copy thereof.
d) Unless there is objection from a member of the Commission, Staff or anyone in
attendance at the meeting, Consent Items may be acted upon without discussion.
e) The case before the Commission shall be presented in summary by staff or a designated
member of the Commission, and parties in interest shall have privilege of the floor
thereafter. In those instances where the matter is considered non-controversial and does
not warrant a summary, the Presiding Officer may entertain a motion without
presentation of the summary, unless an objection is expressed by anyone present.
f) The Commission may postpone any case or continue any case for further study and
information until the next regular meeting unless otherwise designated.
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g) Any person desiring to address the Commission shall first secure the permission of the
Presiding Officer to do so.
6. ATTENDANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
a) Regular attendance at meetings is a requirement for continued membership. Commission
members are expected to attend regular and special commission meetings and assigned
committee meetings. Planned absences communicated to the Commission Chair or
committee task force chair in advance of the meeting will be deemed excused. Any other
absence will be deemed unexcused. The Commission will approve and record the
approval of all excused and unexcused absences.
b) Council will be informed if a member receives three unexcused absences in any calendar
year; if a member attends scheduled meetings irregularly; or if a member is frequently
absent from scheduled meetings. Council may remove that member.
7. BY-LAWS AND RULES
a) These by-laws are subject to the City Council’s Rules and Procedures for Boards and
Commissions, amended by Resolution 12-069 on May 7, 2012, and Chapter 2,
Administration, the St. Louis Park City Code.
b) Written notice of proposed changes to the Environment and Sustainability: Sustainable
SLP Commission By-Laws shall be provided to members thirty days prior to formal
action by the Commission. These rules may be amended at any regular or special
meeting by an affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership. The City Council
has thirty days to take action to modify the By-Laws or amendments approved by the
Commission.
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Monetary Donation from Ross Oden for the General Fund ($63.72)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a
monetary donation from Ross Oden in the amount of $63.72 for the General Fund.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept this gift?
SUMMARY: State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure that the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed
on the use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Ross Oden worked as a Co-Chair Election Judge for the 2013 General Election. He was
uncertain if his employer would pay him for the hours that he served as an Election Judge, so he
accepted payment from the City. His employer did pay him his wages for the work day on
November 5, 2013, so Ross graciously returned $63.72 to the City as a donation to the General
Fund. The donation is given with no restriction as to its use.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will be used for the General
Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Assistant – City Clerk’s Office
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Accept Monetary Donation from Ross Oden for the General Fund ($63.72)
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $63.72
FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK GENERAL FUND
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, Ross Oden donated $63.72 to the General Fund; 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 Ross Oden and with the understanding that it
must be used for the General Fund.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4d
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Final Payment Resolution - Contract No.54-13 with Valley Paving - Project No. 2013-1101
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing
final payment in the amount of $6,858.10 for the 2013 MSA Street Improvement Project with
Valley Paving – Project No. 2013-1101, Contract No. 54-13.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to approve this final contract payment?
BACKGROUND: On May 6, 2013, the City Council awarded a contract in the amount of
$129,114.95 to Valley Paving for 2013 MSA Street Improvement Project – Project No. 2013-
1101.
The Contractor completed the work within the contract time allowed (20 working days) at a final
contract cost of $132,487.98. The contract had project overruns amounting to $3,373.03. The
overruns can be attributed to an overrun of bituminous wear mix. These additional repairs were
necessary and were paid at original bid item unit costs.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Final Contract Cost
The cost of the work performed by the Contractor under Contract No. 54-13 has been calculated
as follows:
Original Contract $ 129,114.95
Overruns 3,373.03
Construction Total $132,487.98
Funding Sources
This project was programmed in the Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) for construction in
2013. This project is being funded by State Aid funds (gas tax monies).
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Kyle Johnson, Project Engineer
Reviewed by: Debra M. Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Final Payment Resolution – Contract No. 54-13 with Valley Paving – Project No. 2013-1101
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON
MSA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PARKDALE DRIVE
CITY PROJECT NO. 2013-1101
CONTRACT NO. 54-13
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated May 6, 2013, Valley Paving has
satisfactorily completed the street improvement work on Parkdale Drive per Contract No.
54-13.
2. The Engineering Director has filed her recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is
directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Original Contract $ 129,114.95
Overruns 3,373.03
Contract Amount $132,487.98
Previous Payments $125,629.88
Balance Due $ 6,858.10
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4e
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Amend Contract No. 13-12 - 2014 Consultant Services (Reilly Superfund Site)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 13-12
with SUMMIT for consultant services related to the implementation of the Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) during year 2014.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council desire to continue with SUMMIT as the
City’s consultant for the Reilly Tar and Chemical RAP?
SUMMARY: In September, 1986, the Reilly Consent Decree became effective and the City
accepted responsibility for a number of environmental remediation tasks contained in the Reilly
Remedial Action Plan (RAP). Over the last 26 years the City has retained the services of ten
consulting engineers or firms to provide for the design and/or implementation of the RAP
activities.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The 2014 Reilly Budget contains funding
for these Reilly related consultant activities.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental
stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city
business.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Amendment No. 4
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, Superintendent of Public Works
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Reviewed by: Tom Scott, City Attorney
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Amend Contract No. 13-12 - 2014 Consultant Services (Reilly Superfund Site)
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: On February 6, 2012 the City approved a one (1) year Contract with Summit
Envirosolutions, Inc. (Summit) for consultant services related to the implementation of the Reilly
Tar & Chemical Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP). On December 17, 2012,
Council approved the first of two annual renewal options. Contract activities have included, but
not been limited to:
• Groundwater sampling and analysis
• Drafting annual reports for agency review
• Aquifer studies
• Investigation of leaking wells
• Soil investigations
• Historical file searches
• General project administration
While many of the studies required by the Reilly RAP have been completed, certain tasks such
as groundwater sample retrieval and annual reporting represent ongoing activities which require
consultant services. Summit has provided consultant services for these ongoing tasks in the past,
and as such, has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.
EPA) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) as an approved consultant for such
activities.
2014 Environmental Services
The following work tasks describe the work and associated costs expected during 2014:
Task 100 - Annual Monitoring Report:
Summit will draft text and prepare figures and tables to assist the City in completing the 2013
annual Monitoring Report. The Annual Monitoring Report will include analytical results,
groundwater contour maps, a historical summary of analytical results, and a data quality review.
This report is due to the U.S. Agencies on March 15, 2014. The reports for 2011 and 2012 were
not approved by the Agencies and they required a much larger effort than previous year’s
reports. The budget shown in Table 1 is the average of the actual costs for the last two reports.
Task 150 - Annual Progress Report and GAC Plant Report:
Summit will assist the City in completing these two reports for submittal to the Agencies on
March 15, 2014.
Task 400 - Groundwater Monitoring and Sample Shipping:
Summit will collect all of the monitoring well and municipal well samples identified in
accordance with the 2014 Sampling Plan. The numbers of samples are shown below in the
description for Task 600. Overnight shipping costs to the Test America Denver lab are included
in the Task 400 cost estimate.
Task 480 - Sampling Plan and QAPP:
This task involves the preparation of the annual sampling plan, due October 31, 2014, and the
Quality Assurance Project Plan, due June 30, 2014.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Title: Amend Contract No. 13-12 - 2014 Consultant Services (Reilly Superfund Site)
Task 600 - Laboratory Coordination:
Table 1 provides cost estimates for four subtasks as summarized below:
1. Working with Test America and Pace Labs on implementing the QAPP, coordinating
sampling events, and updating and maintaining the water quality database.
2. Providing data review and data validation at the levels described in the QAPP. The data
validation and data quality review will be documented in the Annual Monitoring Report.
3. Test America subcontract for PAH part-per-trillion analyses for an estimated 55 samples.
4. Pace subcontract for PAH part-per-billion level analyses for an estimated 60 samples. Task 700 - Site Closure (Cessation of Unnecessary Operations):
In prior years, this task was intended to accomplish the long anticipated goal of ceasing pumping
at the source and gradient control wells in the Drift, Platteville, and St. Peter Aquifers. That led
to assuaging the Agencies’ concerns for effective gradient control in the Prairie du Chien –
Jordan Aquifer. However, the Agencies have indicated in their August 21, 2013 letter that they
are not comfortable with the PCJ gradient control.
Based on the current status this task in 2014 will consist of a written plan that addresses and
responds to the August 21 letter. Hopefully this task will be rendered moot by adoption of new
drinking water criteria. The three PCJ monitoring wells mentioned in the Agencies’ letter would
likely be located outside of St. Louis Park and may cost in the range of $100,000 to $150,000.
Once the Agencies are comfortable with the control (or plan for control) of PAH in the Prairie du
Chien – Jordan Aquifer, the next part of the Site Closure task will be to obtain the Agencies’
approval to discontinue pumping at wells W410, W420, W421, and W439. This subtask is
expected to include:
1. Agency communications (meetings, conference calls, etc.).
2. A written submittal requesting cessation.
3. The installation of one Drift and one Platteville monitoring well.
4. Continued automated water level monitoring in the Drift, Platteville, and St. Peter
Aquifers.
Table 1 provides estimated costs for the cessation request subtask in the original 2012 budget;
although this could be considered a contingency because the schedule for this work is unknown
and depends on the successful completion of the Prairie du Chien – Jordan Aquifer gradient
control subtask.
Task 810 - Program Management and Miscellaneous:
This task includes overall planning, directing, and controlling Summit’s resources to perform this
project. The task also includes miscellaneous project activities throughout the year.
Summary
Table 1 summarizes the estimated costs for the tasks described above. The costs are based in
large part on the historic level of effort needed to perform this work in prior years. As we have
experienced in the past, it is possible that the scope may change based on comments/concerns
expressed by the Agencies and on the results of ongoing groundwater monitoring.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 4
Title: Amend Contract No. 13-12 - 2014 Consultant Services (Reilly Superfund Site)
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Past annual costs for Reilly consulting
services since 1993 have ranged from a low of $64,642 to a possible high of $236,000 this year.
The proposal received from Summit estimates the cost for 2014 work tasks at $192,000. The
variation in costs from year to year is generally associated with responding to EPA/MPCA
concerns identified in their five year reviews or other issues these two Agencies identify. During
2013, significant funds were expended on responding to Agency concerns over sampling,
monitoring, and reporting. Following is a summary of the 2014 Summit work tasks described
above and their estimated costs:
Table 1
TASK ESTIMATED COST
Task 100: 2013 Annual Monitoring Report (due March 15, 2013) $ 25,000
Task 150: 2013 Progress Report and GAC Plant Report $ 3,000
Task 400: Groundwater Sampling and Monitoring in 2013 $ 46,000
Task 480: 2015 Sampling Plan and QAPP $ 7,000
Task 600: Laboratory Coordination
Subtask 1: Lab coordination $ 4,500
Subtask 2: Data validation and review $ 8,000
Subtask 3: Test America subcontract (85 samples at $450 ea) $ 39,000
Subtask 4: Pace lab subcontract (60 samples at $75 ea) $ 4,500
Task 600 Total: $ 56,000
Task 700: Site Closure (Cessation Activities)
Subtask 1: PCJ Gradient Control $ 15,000
Subtask 2: Cessation Request Follow-up $ 15,000
Task 700 Total: $ 30,000
Task 810: Project Management/Miscellaneous $ 25,000
Total Estimated Project Cost for 2014: $ 192,000
The work to be performed by the Contractor under Contract No. 13-12 (including two annual
renewal options) is now estimated as follows:
Original Contract (Feb. 2012) $167,000
Amendment No. 1 – Increase 2012 (Nov. 2012) $47,000
Amendment No. 2 – Authorize 2013 (Dec. 2012) $162,500
Amendment No. 3 – Increase 2013 (Oct. 2013) $73,500
Amendment No. 4 – Authorize 2014 (Dec. 2013) $192,000
Total $642,000
Contract Terms
The City Attorney was involved in the preparation of this report and contract amendment
The following significant terms have been in the past contracts and will also be incorporated into
this contract:
1. Contract terminates on December 31, 2014.
2. Compensation to be based on actual work performed with a maximum contract amount of
$192,000 for 2014.
3. Summit will defend and indemnify the City for Summit’s actions related to this contract.
4. Summit has independent contractor status.
5. City may terminate this contract at any time for any reason with a 30 day written notice.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4e) Page 5
Title: Amend Contract No. 13-12 - 2014 Consultant Services (Reilly Superfund Site)
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 13-12
THIS AGREEMENT is made on December 16, 2013, by and between the CITY OF ST.
LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as
“City"), and SUMMIT Envirosolutions, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter referred to
as "SUMMIT").
1. BACKGROUND. The parties have previously entered into an agreement for consulting
services dated February 6, 2012 ("Initial Agreement"). The Initial Agreement authorized
the CITY to extend its term for up to two (2) additional one-year periods.
2. EXTENSION. Subject to the modifications set forth herein, this Agreement is extended
for a one (1) year period terminating on December 31, 2014.
3. SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR YEAR 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES. The Council report dated December 16, 2013, from the City Manager,
describing the year 2014 project tasks and estimated costs, is incorporated herein by
reference.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective duly authorized officers.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Summit Envirosolutions, Inc.
By_________________________________
City Clerk
Its__________________________________
By _________________________________
Its__________________________________
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4f
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Accept Grant from SLP Community & Youth Development Fund of the MN
Community Foundation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a grant
from the St. Louis Park Community and Youth Development fund of the Minnesota Community
Foundation in the amount of $5,000 for use by the Operations and Recreation Department for the
summer playground program.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the grant with restrictions
on its use?
SUMMARY: The St. Louis Park Community and Youth Development fund of the Minnesota
Community Foundation has graciously awarded to the Operations and Recreation Department a
grant in the amount of $5,000. The grant is given to provide funding for the Operations and
Recreation playground program so the city can continue to provide the program at a rate that is
affordable to all residents.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This grant will assist in funding for the
Operations and Recreation Department’s summer playground program. Staff is proposing that
this money be matched with expenditures budgeted in 2014 from the Organized Recreation
budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Accept Grant from SLP Community & Youth Development Fund of the MN Community Foundation
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
FROM THE ST. LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FUND OF THE MINNESOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR USE BY THE
OPERATIONS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Community Foundation desires to assist the Operations and
Recreation Department in reducing the registration fee for the playground program with a grant
of $5,000;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the grant is hereby accepted with thanks and appreciation.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4g
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Antenna Lease Agreement with AT&T at EWT #4 Located at 2541 Nevada Ave. S.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the lease agreement between the City and
AT&T Mobility (AT&T) for space on the water tower located at 2451 Nevada Avenue South
(EWT #4) for communication antennas and related equipment.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to enter into an agreement with
AT&T?
SUMMARY: In 1988 the City and AT&T entered into an agreement allowing AT&T space on
EWT #4. The agreement has an initial five-year term and included four, five-year renewal
options, expiring on December 13, 2013. AT&T has nine antennas on EWT #4 as allowed under
the current agreement and are not proposing any antenna or equipment changes as part of this
new agreement. Staff has worked with AT&T and the City Attorney to revise the existing
agreement, both in terms of updating the contract language and the monetary compensation. The
new agreement will have an initial five-year term with two, five-year renewal options.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Staff has negotiated the lease revenue
amount using the rent formula established for previous antenna contracts. The first year lease
amount is $40,203.90 (the current 2013 annual rent is $21,396), with a 5% escalation factor for
each subsequent year of the contract. The proceeds from the lease are deposited into the Water
Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Services Manager
Reviewed by: Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Antenna Lease Agreement with AT&T at EWT #4 Located at 2541 Nevada Ave. S.
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: The City currently has 15 leases with seven vendors for communication
antennas on City water towers, including this agreement. The antenna’s and equipment
associated with this agreement are already in place. AT&T is not proposing to add or modify
their antennas or equipment.
The lease agreement is based on the City’s standard water tower antenna lease agreement
developed by the City. The City Attorney has assisted in the preparation and review of the lease
agreement.
The AT&T Agreement allows for or includes the following:
• Placement of nine antennas with four cable ports per antenna, approximately 131’ above
the ground, and painted to match the color of the tower. While the antennas will be
visible they will not be obtrusive and will not extend above the tower in any way.
• Five-year initial lease term with two additional five-year renewal options.
• Prorated rent of $3,350.33 for Year 1 based on a full Year 1 rent of $40,203.90 with a 5%
escalator for each subsequent year of the Agreement. Rent is subject to change if
additional antennas are added in the future. There is also a one-time administrative fee of
$2,500.
• Communication equipment is located inside a brick-faced enclosure on the ground under
the tower. The antennas and equipment will be maintained by AT&T.
• Right of pre-emption by the City if necessary for public safety communication needs.
• Non-exclusive use allowing the City to lease available space to other providers.
• Appropriate termination provisions, insurances and protections.
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4h
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Cable TV Franchise Fee Compliance Audit
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to send Comcast notice that a franchise fee
compliance audit will commence to cover January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, and proceed
with audit.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Is the Council comfortable with the City of St. Louis Park
proceeding with a franchise fee compliance audit of Comcast.
SUMMARY: The City has not conducted a franchise fee audit since 2008. The
Telecommunications Advisory Commission passed a motion August 28, 2013 recommending an
audit for 2011, 2012 and 2013. The Telecommunications Advisory Commission will oversee
the process, and the City’s Controller Brian Swanson will be invited to participate. The City
Attorney will also be consulted as needed.
The main tasks include: drafting a Request for Proposal; sending the RFP to a number of firms
that conduct franchise fee audits; evaluating the responses and recommending an audit firm to be
hired to conduct the audit. The purpose of the audit is based on the concept of due diligence to
assure the payments were accurate.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The audit will cost $12,000 to $20,000,
which is expected to be partially offset by unpaid franchise fees.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Prepared by: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator
Reviewed by: Jamie Zwilling, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Cable TV Franchise Fee Compliance Audit
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: Past audits: In November, 2003, the City and Time Warner Cable settled a
franchise fee audit that covered January 1, 2001-December 31, 2002 which required Time
Warner to pay $6,493 for underpayments discovered by Lewis & Associates. The franchise in
effect at that time also required Time Warner to pay for the audit, which cost $12,515.
The franchise fee review that covered January 1, 2002-December 31, 2004 was settled as part of
an overall agreement that include a franchise renewal with Time Warner in January 2006 and a
transfer of control to Comcast effective October 1, 2006. The City’s cost for the review was
$4,250 because of a partnership with Shakopee, Bloomington and Minneapolis.
The most recent audit included both Time Warner Cable and Comcast, October 1, 2005 - June
30, 2008. The City partnered with several communities and paid $11,875 for the audit and
recovered $4,880 ($3,338 from Time Warner Cable, $1,542 from Comcast).
The Commission has revisited this issue annually and for several years, recommended no action
because most of the money recovered in the last audit came from Time Warner Cable, the former
franchise holder, and not Comcast. The last audit identified that Comcast underpaid the City
$1,542 in 2007 and 2008, while the City collected $1,108,680 in franchise fees those two years.
The Commission felt it wasn’t worth spending much money on an audit when the underpayments
were such a small percentage of franchise fees that are received.
The Commission discussed doing an audit in detail at their August 28, 2013 meeting. The
consensus was that since 8 years remain in the franchise, it would be reasonable due diligence to
conduct two different audits that cover 3 years each during that time span. That means there will
be an unaudited period from 2008 to 2011, and at least another two year gap before the franchise
ends in 2021. The Commission directed staff to begin looking for franchise fee audit partners to
share the cost of the audit.
The Cable TV budget has enough reserves to accommodate the expense of the audit. After
leveling off from 2008 to 2010, franchise fees increased the next two years. The fees collected
after three quarters of 2013 are 3% higher than 2012. Below are franchise fees received since 2008:
2008 - $585,799
2009 - $581,928
2010 - $581,472
2011 - $594,662
2012 - $618,375
NEXT STEPS:
Here is the proposed timeline:
• December 16, 2013: Council background report
• December 31, 2013: Notify Comcast via letter and email of the intent to audit
• January-April, 2014: Draft Request for Proposal, send to numerous experienced firms
• April-June, 2014: Telecommunications Commission reviews RFPs and recommends a
firm; City Manager apprised and Council action to hire the firm
• July-September 2014: Auditor does franchise fee review and issues draft report
• September, October 2014: Comcast, City staff & Telecommunications Commission review
draft report. Auditor issues final report after reviewing comments
• November, December 2014: City Manager review & Council recommendation to settle the audit
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Extension for Recording the Final Plat for Eliot Park Apartments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve an extension until September 20, 2014, for
Eliot Park Apartments LLC to record the final plat for Eliot Park Apartments.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to extend the deadline for
recording the final plat?
SUMMARY: Under the subdivision chapter of the City Code, the subdivider has a limited time
after City Council approval to record the final plat, and the City Council may grant extensions.
The City received a written request for an extension from Mr. Dan Hunt representing Eliot Park
Apartments LLC.
As indicated in the attached letter from Mr. Hunt, he is still actively pursuing the development
and recently received an extension from the St. Louis Park School Board (property owner) to
close on the property.
Staff finds the conditions have not changed since the granting of the application. The
Comprehensive Plan, zoning designation, and the planned unit development approvals all remain
valid and consistent with the approved final plat. Staff recommends granting the requested
extension to record the final plat.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Request for Extension
Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4i) Page 2
Title: Extension for Recording the Final Plat for Eliot Park Apartments
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4j
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Revised Fund Balance Policy
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving a Revised Fund Balance
Policy for the City of St. Louis Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council desire to adopt the resolution approving the
Revised Fund Balance Policy?
SUMMARY: With the reorganization of the Park and Recreation and Public Works
departments that took place in 2013, the Park and Recreation Fund was consolidated with the
General Fund per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental
Accounting Standard Board Statement Number 54 (GASB 54). The Revised Fund Balance
Policy eliminates the Park and Recreation Fund, and for the Fiscal Year 2013 Audit, entries will
be made to remove the committed fund balance classifications that were in the Park and
Recreation Fund.
During the past year and through discussions in our budget process with Council we talked about
the need to update this policy due to organizational structure changes. As you are aware, in
2013, the Public Works Department was merged with the Park and Recreation Department,
creating the Operations and Recreation Department. With this change, the Park and Recreation
Fund was merged into the General Fund. Council action is requested as a housekeeping item to
make sure our revised fund balance policy accurately reflects our operations and structure.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Updating the policy provides consistency
between the City’s financial statements and policy.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Resolution
Revised Fund Balance Policy
Prepared by: Steven Heintz, Finance Supervisor
Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4j) Page 2
Title: Revised Fund Balance Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED FUND BALANCE POLICY,
FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
WHEREAS, City Council desires to revise the City’s Fund Balance Policy; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed industry best practices, guidance from the Office of State
Auditor, Government Finance Officers Association, and bond rating agency recommended
policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has reviewed the proposed
policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Revised Fund Balance Policy is hereby approved as presented.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4j) Page 3
Title: Revised Fund Balance Policy
City of St. Louis Park
Fund Balance Policy
December 16, 2013
The purpose of the fund balance policies is to establish appropriate fund balance levels for each
fund that is primarily supported by property tax revenues or user fees. These policies will ensure
that adequate resources are available to meet cash flow needs for carrying out the regular
operations of the City, as well as to meet the fund balance requirements identified in the City’s
Long Range financial Management Plan. The funds that will be addressed in this policy are:
General Fund, Parks & Recreation, Park Improvement, Pavement Management, and Enterprise
Funds.
The City Council authorizes the Controller and/or City Manager to assign fund balance that
reflects the City’s intended use of those funds. When both restricted and unrestricted resources
are available for use, it is the City’s policy to first use restricted resources, and then use
unrestricted resources as they are needed. When unrestricted resources are available for use, it is
the City’s policy to use resources in the following order; 1) committed 2) assigned 3) unassigned.
These fund balance classifications apply only to Governmental Funds, not Enterprise Funds.
I. General Fund
The General Fund is established to account for all revenues and expenditures which are
not required to be accounted for in other funds. Revenue sources include property taxes,
license and permit fees, fines and forfeits, service charges, intergovernmental revenues,
investment interest earnings, and transfers. The General Fund’s resources finance a wide
range of functions including the operations of general government, public safety, and
public works.
The City will strive to maintain an unassigned fund balance in the General Fund in the
range of 35-50% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Since a significant
source of revenue in the General Fund comes from property taxes, maintaining a fund
balance that is equal to at least five months of operating expenditures ensures that
sufficient resources are available to fund basic City functions between property tax
settlements. This range is in conformance with guidance from the Office of the State
Auditor (OSA). Amounts that exceed 40% may be transferred out to other funds. An
assignment or restriction of fund balance may be used to offset revenues earned in one
year where substantial services are required to be performed in the next fiscal period.
In 2013, the Public Works Department was merged with the Park and Recreation
Department, creating the Operations and Recreation Department. With this change, the
Park and Recreation Fund was merged into the General Fund.
II. Park Improvement Fund
The Park Improvement Fund pays for land, buildings, and infrastructure for the parks
within the city. Property taxes and park dedication fees make up the majority of the
revenues for this fund.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4j) Page 4
Title: Revised Fund Balance Policy
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Park Improvement Fund in an
amount sufficient to support the ongoing capital expenditures planned in the CIP and in
congruence with the Long Range Financial Management Plan.
III. Pavement Management Fund
The Pavement Management Fund is used to account for the financing of street
rehabilitation projects. Revenue sources are provided mainly through franchise fees and
property taxes. Street projects are programmed into the City’s Capital Improvement Plan
and are generally planned years in advance.
The City will strive to maintain the fund balance in the Pavement Management Fund in
an amount sufficient to support the ongoing capital expenditures planned in the CIP and
in congruence with the Long Range Financial Management Plan.
IV. Enterprise Funds
These funds were established to account for the operation of Water, Sewer, Solid Waste,
and Storm Water operations which are designed to be self-supporting from user charges.
a. Water Utility
This fund is used to account for the provision of water services to the customers of
the City related to administration, operations, maintenance, billing and collection.
This fund is financed predominantly through user charges.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Water Utility Fund in the range
of 35-50% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Since a significant source
of revenue in the Water Utility Fund comes from user charges, maintaining a fund
balance that is equal to at least 35-50% of the subsequent year’s expenditures ensures
that sufficient resources are available to fund basic City functions between receipts of
user charges. In addition, due to the mature water infrastructure within the City, a
higher percentage of fund balance is prudent to address any potential issues.
b. Sewer Utility
This fund is used to account for the provisions of sewer services to the customers of
the City. All activities necessary to provide this utility to the customers are
administration, operations, maintenance, billing and collection. This fund is financed
predominantly through user charges.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Sewer Utility Fund in the range
of 35-50% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Since a significant source
of revenue in the Sewer Utility Fund comes from user charges, maintaining a fund
balance that is equal to at least 35-50% of the subsequent year’s expenditures ensures
that sufficient resources are available to fund basic City functions between receipts of
user charges. In addition, due to the age of sewer infrastructure within the City, a
higher percentage of fund balance is prudent to address any potential issues.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4j) Page 5
Title: Revised Fund Balance Policy
c. Solid Waste Utility
This fund is used to account for the provisions of solid waste services to the
customers of the City related to collection, disposal and recycling of solid waste.
This fund is financed predominantly through user charges and investment income.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Solid Waste Utility Fund in the
range of 25-40% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Due to less
volatility, a lesser fund balance percentage is justifiable. This will ensure that
sufficient resources are available to fund basic Solid Waste activities.
d. Storm Water Utility
This fund is used to account for the provision of storm water to the customers of the
City related to administration, operations, maintenance, billing and collection. This
fund is financed predominantly through user charges and investment income.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Storm Water Utility Fund in the
range of 25-40% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Due to less
volatility, a lesser fund balance percentage is justifiable. This will ensure that
sufficient resources are available to fund basic Storm Water activities.
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4k
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period of
November 9, 2013 through December 6, 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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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
185.963MFABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
185.96
538.84A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
291.21TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
87.49WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLS
917.54
110.08ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
221.12STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
331.20
621.38ABRA MN ST LOUIS PARK UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
621.38
37.37ACE SUPPLY CO WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
37.37
4,545.54ACTION FLEET INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
4,545.54
4,446.00ACZ LABORATORIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,446.00
132.32ADDINGTON, FRANCES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
132.32
124.99ADVANCED FIRST AID INC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
124.99
256.50ADVANCED GRAPHIX INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
256.50
9,980.00AERIAL PAINTING INC PAINTING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,980.00
118.00AFFILIATED EMERGENCY VET SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
118.00
370.63AFFINITY PLUS FCU WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
370.63
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
66.69-AIR CHEK INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
1,036.69INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
970.00
224.71AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
224.71
247.50-AIRWATCH LLC CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
3,847.50TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
3,600.00
100.00ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ADMINISTRATION G & A RENTAL BUILDINGS
100.00
1,500.00ALLDATAENVIRONMENTAL G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,500.00
251.25ALLINA HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
251.25
25.00ALPINE ASPHALT ZONING ZONING
25.00
75.00ALVESHERE, CLAY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
78.74AMERICAN MESSAGING POLICE G & A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
78.74
1,820.12ANDERSEN INC, EARL INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,820.12
300.00ANDERSON, KIM ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
300.00
1,425.82APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
485.75PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,911.57
1,521.92ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
67.42ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,589.34
960.00ARENA SERVICES & PRODUCTS ARENA MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
960.00
75.02ARGUEDAS, MARINO & NANCY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.02
36,779.84ASET SUPPLY AND PAPER INC SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
36,779.84
972.65ASPEN MILLS OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
972.65
216.51AT&T MOBILITY CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
216.51
108.00ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,445.03MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,553.03
134.58ATOMIC RECYCLING PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
64.59SEWER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
64.58VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
263.75
69.47AUTO ELECTRIC OF BLOOMINGTON INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
69.47
264.88AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
264.88
535.04AVR INC SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
535.04
3,949.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC PE PLANS/SPECS ENGINEERING SERVICES
3,949.00
3,410.50BARR ENGINEERING CO SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,695.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
7,106.00
212.50BARRETT, PATRICK GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
212.50
60.00BARTON SAND & GRAVEL CO PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
60.00
108.37BATTERIES + BULBS ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.25GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
128.62
47.66BD INVESTORS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
47.66
265.10BEANE, RICK PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
265.10
1,013.45BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
1,013.45
250.00BENYON, JEFF ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
250.00
225.00BERGFORD ARCHITECTURE, JOHN MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
202.19BERSCHEID, GARY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
202.19
63.08BETLACH, PATTI REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
63.08
15,273.61-BLACK & DEW LLC CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGE
305,472.14MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
290,198.53
37.85BLEET, JACK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
37.85
4,033.37BLOOMINGTON, CITY OF REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
4,033.37
139.14BLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
139.14
71.54BLUM, LAURIE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
71.54
295.62BOHN WELDING INC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
295.62
35,697.00BOLTON & MENK INC ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,495.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
38,192.00
618.17BRADCO SERVICES INC OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
618.17
1,182.50BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION CE MATERIALS TESTING IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
378.004601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,584.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,144.50
7,353.20BRIMEYER FURSMAN HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
7,353.20
450.00BRIN NORTHWESTERN GLASS CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
450.00
37.40BROGE, TIMOTHY INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
37.40
225.00BROMAN, MARION GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
422.56BRUE, MATTHEW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
422.56
63.04BRUMMER, CRYSTAL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
63.04
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
558.02BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
558.02
553.84BURRELL TRUSTEE, GREGORY A EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
553.84
327.50BUZZ TOOL & DIE CO MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
327.50
717.56C&E AUTO UPHOLSTERY GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
717.56
73,185.02CALGON CARBON CORP REILLY BUDGET CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
73,185.02
8,104.63CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
128.00ENGINEERING G & A LEGAL SERVICES
80.00EXCESS PUBLIC LAND LEGAL SERVICES
400.00PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A LEGAL SERVICES
2,464.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
352.00REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
800.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT LEGAL SERVICES
12,328.63
422.28CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
422.28
15,742.93CARGILL INC SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
15,742.93
38.74CARLSON, NANCY OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
38.74
8,000.00CARLSON, TOM ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
8,000.00
2,489.11CARTRIDGE CARE IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,489.11
8,004.53CDW GOVERNMENT INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
8,004.53
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
18.95CEE HOUSING SOLUTIONS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
18.95
593.99CENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,450.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50,000.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,820.00CES Resid Energy Conservation OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
53,863.99
3,270.58CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
2,672.39WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
25.09REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
44.11SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
122.75SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
248.23PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
28.92WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
51.24NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
6,463.31
3,380.28CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
5,919.53ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
9,299.81
15,300.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENT
15,300.00
280.85CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
280.85
330.00CHINOOK BOOK SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER
330.00
114.93CHRISTENSON, ERIC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
114.93
38.78CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
274.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
744.67WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
283.75AQUATIC PARK BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
425.80VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
1,767.00
404.43CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
102.41-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
26.50GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
140.75ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
33.00ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGE
3.79ADMINISTRATION G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
65.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
70.62HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
250.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
125.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
541.85HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
89.95HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
350.67COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
34.67IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
72.87IT G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
200.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
532.57GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
18.98POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
31.96POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
65.95POLICE G & A POSTAGE
312.00POLICE G & A TRAINING
4,857.94POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
582.91OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
765.80OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
515.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,073.95OPERATIONSTRAINING
441.04OPERATIONSSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
19.35OPERATIONSMEETING EXPENSE
522.25INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
470.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
235.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,155.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
16.80-CABLE TV BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
16.08TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
261.11TV PRODUCTION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
193.08TV PRODUCTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
961.21PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
586.52WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
300.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
397.17SEWER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
300.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
13.74-CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
226.51TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
311.74MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
34.28ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
113.06ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
30.07ORGANIZED REC G & A MEETING EXPENSE
42.89VOLLEYBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
684.32HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
328.91YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
323.19LITTLE TOT PLAYTIME GENERAL SUPPLIES
99.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAINING
30.51WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
118.00WESTWOOD G & A TRAINING
37.49ADULTS 18 - 54 GENERAL SUPPLIES
214.97HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
28.82REC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS
24.32REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT PARTS
25.00REC CENTER BUILDING LICENSES
61.13VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19,625.23
20.32CLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
203.54OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
223.86
750.00CLARITY CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
750.00
22,957.28-CLASSIC PROTECTIVE COATINGS INC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
459,145.64CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
436,188.36
69.29CLONTS, KATHLEEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
69.29
196.81CO ACQUISITION PROPERTY II LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
196.81
13,787.58COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
13,787.58
11,122.75COLONIAL TERRACE APTS ESCROWS Colonial Terrace
11,122.75
170.61COMCASTIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
256.68WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
85.56SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9.04BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
521.89
574.50COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
115.36PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
12,350.15PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
10,063.56WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
23,103.57
6,319.25COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP SUB HENN EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,319.25
2,200.00CONCRETE ETC INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
2,200.00
75.00COOK, JENNIFER GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
255.80COOKE JP CO INSPECTIONS G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
255.80
8,158.89CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,158.89
355.68CORPORATE CONNECTION STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
355.68
2,770.00CORVAL CONSTRUCTORS INC GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,770.00
8,962.75COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,962.75
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Amount
Vendor ObjectBU Description
123.21CUB FOODS POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
123.21
2,756.94CUES INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,756.94
820.65CUMMINS NPOWER LLC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
20,273.85MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
21,094.50
1,306.44CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,137.61SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
517.17SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
377.38SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
490.77SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
633.13SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,462.50
197.18-D&B POWER ASSOCIATES INC CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
3,065.18TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
2,868.00
2,161.97DALCO ENTERPRISES INC GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
437.08PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
527.33REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,126.38
250.00DALE, THOAMS & JOAN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
23.17DANOVSKY, MICKI ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
23.17
8,036.03DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
8,036.03
126.75DESARMEAUX, LARRY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
126.75
35.00DESNICK, CHARLES GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
222.22DESNICK, SHIRLEY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
222.22
262.48DEX MEDIA EAST LLC ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISING
262.48
38.55DISCOUNT STEEL INC DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
38.55
3,957.00DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
3,957.00
6,000.00DJ HOLDINGS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
6,000.00
7,438.78DLT SOLUTIONS INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
7,438.78
3,684.46DO-GOOD.BIZ INC POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
3,684.46
500.00DOSTAL, SANDRA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
13,106.54DRYDEN EXCAVATING INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
13,106.54
265.24-DYNAMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS INC CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
4,123.24TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
3,858.00
1,485.03ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
575.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
575.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A ADVERTISING
2,635.03
825.00EDAMDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
825.00
321.29EDMONDSON, TARA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
321.29
200.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC OAK HILL II OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00HSTI G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
650.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,300.00
200.00ELECTRIC PUMP INC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
200.00
19,145.16EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
19,145.16
840.06-EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
5,871.25GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,031.19
755.79EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
755.79
450.00EMPLOYEE STRATEGIES INC ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
450.00
67.23ERICKSON, BREANNA HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE OFFICE SUPPLIES
67.23
1,579.38EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,579.38
873.83FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
378.08PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,251.91
59.98FASTENAL COMPANY GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
115.59PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
175.57
92.43FEDEXHUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
172.81SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
265.24
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
57.55FEINBERG, GREG WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
173.46WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
231.01
597.62FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
597.62
281.52FERRELLGASICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELS
281.52
226.88-FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
3,526.88OPERATIONSFIRE EQUIPMENT
3,300.00
24.06-FIRE SAFETY USA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
374.06OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
350.00
2,400.00FISCHLER & ASSOCIATES PA POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,400.00
185.58FLEETPRIDEGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
185.58
200.00FLEX COMPENSATION INC EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
200.00
50.00FLIEGEL, TROY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00
1,441.50FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,441.50
35.00FLOYD, ALAN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35.00
450.59FORCE AMERICA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
450.59
2,115.90FORKLIFTS OF MN INC.GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,115.90
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
160.91FOSTER, TRISHA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
160.91
487.50FOURNIER, JAMES GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
487.50
18.46FRATTALLONESPARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
74.28VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
92.74
1,023.65-G L CONTRACTING INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
20,472.96CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
19,449.31
188.22G S DIRECT PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
188.22
425.00GAS TANK RENU/RADIATOR WEST GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
425.00
93.06GEAR WASH LLC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
93.06
173.51GLAPA, SHAWN OPERATIONS TRAINING
173.51
3,849.58GLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSUR
3,849.58
1,690.80GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,690.80
195.03GRAINGER INC, WW GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
300.35GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
195.02PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
195.03WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,308.88MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,194.31
700.00GRANICUS INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
700.00
824.33GRANITE LEDGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS WIRING REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
824.33
194.43-GRAY MANUFACTURING CO INC CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
3,022.43EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
2,828.00
117.56GREEN HORIZONS 7015 WALKER-REYNOLDS WELD PROP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
205.20PARK COMMONS G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
322.76
46,032.23GREENSBORO CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSN GREENSBORO HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
46,032.23
5,747.63GROTH SEWER & WATER WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
5,747.63
448.56GROUP HEALTH INC - WORKSITE EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
448.56
436.42HACH CO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
436.42
1,855.00HACHEM, DRISS SOCCER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,855.00
88.19HACHIYA, JESSICA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
88.19
1,412.58HALLFIN, STEVE ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,412.58
75.00HALTERMAN, HOWARD GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
500.00HAMILTON, MIKE FOOTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
475.00HANSEN & SCOTT TRANBY, KEVIN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
475.00
56.98HANSON, GREG WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
56.98
785.53HAWK PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES ARENA MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
785.53
2,575.92HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,575.92
616.59HCI CHEMTEC INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
616.59
1,237.28HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,009.46STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,246.74
2,273.70HENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
825.20OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,354.90
137.50HENNEPIN COUNTY TAXPAYER SERVICES ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
137.50
1,000.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
10,881.12POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
269.47PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
12,150.59
1,734.58HENRICKSEN PSG GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER
218,130.78MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
219,865.36
25.64HIRSHFIELDSGENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
240.97WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
266.61
1,855.40HLB TAUTGES REDPATH LTD FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
62.90CABLE TV G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
94.34HOUSING REHAB G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
125.78DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
314.48WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
377.37SEWER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
188.69SOLID WASTE G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
125.79STORM WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
3,144.75
937.50HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
26,358.01LOUISIANA LRT STATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
27,295.51
34.07HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES POSTAL SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
272.50GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
56.53ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
30.77GRAFFITI CONTROL GENERAL SUPPLIES
65.67SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
33.03INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
135.84PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
106.50WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
25.66WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
297.28WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
184.71PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.80BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE GENERAL SUPPLIES
52.29IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
61.72PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
257.62SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
5.00WEED CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
224.34BUILDING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
1,879.33
310.48HOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
310.48
117.52HOPPE, MARK ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
117.52
120.00HOWES, JEFFREY VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
175.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
102.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
397.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
60.00HOWES, JENNIFER VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
110.00
312.50HOWES, JESSICA KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
312.50
1,665.30I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
1,665.30
4,709.00I/O SOLUTIONS INC HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
4,709.00
209.00IAFC MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
209.00
5,187.00ICCINSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
5,187.00
74.60IDZOREK, EDWARD & JULIE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
74.60
688.70IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
688.70SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
688.70SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
688.71STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
2,754.81
540.79INFINITY WIRELESS OPERATIONS TELEPHONE
540.79
4,014.34INFRASTRUCTURE TECH INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
4,014.34
2,628.59INTEGRA TELECOM IT G & A TELEPHONE
2,628.59
150.00INTER CITY WATER & SEWER INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
150.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
25,590.00INTERSTATE COMPANIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
25,590.00
80.49INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
80.49
9.68-ISC COMPANIES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
150.46GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
140.78
1,026.72I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,026.72
119.21J & F REDDY RENTS ADMINISTRATION G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
.83ADMINISTRATION G & A MISC EXPENSE
120.04
302.79J&D 14-93 LP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
302.79
75.00JANSSEN, CYNTHIA GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
19.96JASZEWSKI, AARON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
19.96
245.40JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
703.10OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTS
2,032.33OPERATIONSFIRE EQUIPMENT
2,980.83
8.49JERRY'S HARDWARE SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
106.70WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
22.10STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
58.27PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
126.74PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
28.13PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
350.43
300.00JM CONSULTING LTD WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
300.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
923.40JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
923.40
948.00JOHNSON, CARRIELEA EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
948.00
315.00JOHNSON, MARK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
315.00
75.02JOHNSON, SETH REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.02
138.06KANTER, CLAUDIA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
138.06
75.00KEDL, KENT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
75.00
3,193.45KEEPRS INC POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
3,193.45
503.08KELLER, JASMINE Z EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
503.08
15.00KELLEY, RYAN COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
7.91COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
22.91
892.04KENNEDY & GRAVEN 4601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION LEGAL SERVICES
522.00WEST END TIF DIST G&A LEGAL SERVICES
165.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A LEGAL SERVICES
261.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
288.00PARK COMMONS G&A LEGAL SERVICES
2,128.04
203.51KENT, RYAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
203.51
5,000.00KEVITT EXCAVATING INC ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
5,000.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
590.00KIDCREATE STUDIO PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
590.00
272.83KIIVE, MAIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
272.83
3,510.00KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC ESCROWS GENERAL
3,510.00
437.50KIMMERLE, MEREDITH GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
437.50
5,000.00KINDLER, KIM ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
5,000.00
975.02KIRCHNER, TODD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
975.02
35.00KIVENS, JEFFREY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35.00
106.31KLEINMAN, JAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
106.31
9,903.50KLM ENGINEERING INC.CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
9,903.50
88.80KOTHRADE SEWER WATER & EXCAVATING INC INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
40.00ENGINEERING G & A PUBLIC WORKS
128.80
6,780.58KRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & WASS INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,780.58
1,199.88KRISS PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
1,199.88
438.80KRUGE-AIR INC BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
438.80
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
250.25KRUSE, JENNIFER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.25
80.00KUBE, CLARK INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
80.00
1.03-KUSTOM SIGNALS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
104.03POLICE G & A REPAIRS
103.00
100.57LAKES GAS CO PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
100.57
16.15LANDIN, BRANDON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
16.15
45.90LANO EQUIPMENT INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
988.48PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,034.38
249.02LARSCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
249.02
72.53LARSON, JH CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
72.53
2,295.00LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
2,295.00
106.28LAWSON PRODUCTS INC GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
106.28
425.00LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
425.00
40.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
40.00
112,368.25LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSES
112,368.25
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
101.78LEISURE HOMES LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
101.78
442.17LEONARD, COLLEEN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
442.17
33.38LIEN, PATRICIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
33.38
42,390.00LIFE TIME FITNESS INC EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
42,390.00
33.17-LIGHTING PLASTICS OF MN INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
515.57FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
482.40
208.54LINDOR, CJ WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
208.54
303.45LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
303.45
3,000.00LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
16,434.10REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
19,434.10
41,062.00LOGISIT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
7,890.32TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
48,952.32
66.86MACALENA, JEFFREY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
66.86
353.22MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
353.22
3,833.58-MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
76,671.51CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
72,837.93
267.20MALONE, DANIEL ATHLETIC CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
267.20
1,912.94MANAGED SERVICES INC WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,912.94
38.42MANDLER, CARRIE WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
38.42
650.40MAPLE CREST LANDSCAPE SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
495.00SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
165.00SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
330.00SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
165.00SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
165.00SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,970.40
121.00MARSDEN, AMY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
121.00
459.48MASTER TECHNOLOGY GROUP TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
459.48
27.85MATHESON TRI-GAS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
27.85
81.69MCCONNELL, BECKY WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
81.69
204,165.32-MCCROSSAN INC, C S STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGE
1,499,396.48CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,583,910.09CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
50.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
3,879,191.25
164.40MCDUNN, JASON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
164.40
5.35MCHUGH, JOHN T CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
104.00CABLE TV G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
109.35
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
16.40MCMILLEN, MAVIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
16.40
348.09MCMONIGAL, MEG DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TRAINING
348.09
5.67-MED-TECH RESOURCE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
88.15OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
82.48
14.15MENARDSSANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
174.85DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
53.42WIRING REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
51.17WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
28.57PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
307.09PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
73.74SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
143.88WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
846.87
167.24MERKLEY, SCOTT PUBLIC WORKS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
167.24
1,140.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,140.00
62,676.90METROPOLITAN COUNCIL INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
14,438.90REILLY BUDGET CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
316,652.43OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
393,768.23
5,206.09MID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5,206.09
224.07MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE SUPPLIES
648.56OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
872.63
97.50MIDWEST ELECTRIC & GENERATOR INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
97.50
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
6,393.00MIDWEST TESTING LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,393.00
587.00MINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC REALTORS ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
587.00
533.70MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
533.70
289.21MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
289.21
50.00MINNESOTA BUREAU CRIMINAL APPREHENSION POLICE G & A TRAINING
50.00
320.00MINNESOTA CHIEFS POLICE ASSOC POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
320.00
100.00MINNESOTA FIRE SVC CERT BD OPERATIONS TRAINING
100.00
81.86MINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
81.86
602.80MINVALCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
602.80
24.60-MITOGRAPHERS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
382.44INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
357.84
110.00MN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
160.00
210.00MNCAR EXCHANGE DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
210.00
290.00MOBIUS INC HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
290.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
47.20MOHLER CHIMNEY REPAIR INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
47.20
275.00MOORE, JARED GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
275.00
156.26MOORE, JEREMY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
156.26
187.50MPCAPE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
187.50
210.00MRPAORGANIZED REC G & A MEETING EXPENSE
210.00
2,500.00MS RELOCATION ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
61.84WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
2,561.84
369.79MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
369.79
246.15MURRAY, RYAN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
246.15
27,243.75MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
27,243.75
693.00MVTL LABORATORIES REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
693.00
26,000.00MYKLEBUST + SEARS PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
26,000.00
500.00NAIOPDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
500.00
1,288.33NALCO COMPANY REC CENTER BUILDING BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,288.33
1,779.80NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
7.05GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
10.67WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
1,046.06GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,843.58
75.00NELSON, BRADLEY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
600.00NELSON, SCOTT IT G & A TRAINING
600.00
5,000.00NEOGOVTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,000.00
1,000.00NEVADA LLC ESCROWS GENERAL
1,000.00
200.08NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TELEPHONE
7,090.52CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
7,290.60
44.40NMB ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
44.40
2,500.00NORBY, CRAIG ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,500.00
9,500.00NORTHERN STAR JUVENILE DIVERSION POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,500.00
25.00NORTHSTAR CHAPTER APA HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
25.00
34.41NOYMAN, GAL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.41
17,500.00NYBORG, AARON ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
17,500.00
600.00OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
600.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
3.69OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
44.84ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
82.21SUPPORT SERVICES G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
439.07ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
73.28FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
90.14GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
598.37POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
79.20JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE SUPPLIES
220.28OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
682.15INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
127.78PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
4.52PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
7.47PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5.63HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
16.90DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
26.71WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
771.12ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
55.49PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
3,328.85
3,236.94OFFICE TEAM INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,236.94
74.81ON SITE SANITATION PORTABLE TOILETS/FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
74.81
74.99OSTENDORF, ROSS WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
74.99
75.00PALM, SARAH GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
656.22PARSONS ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
656.22
175.00PEDRELLI, NINO GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
175.00
13.96PETTY CASH GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
30.00POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
20.00POLICE G & A LICENSES
2.35PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.03PUBLIC WORKS G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
38.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LICENSES
18.69WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2.75WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
42.48WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
31.97SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
19.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LICENSES
108.25VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES
335.48
111.23PETTY CASH - WWNC WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
9.98HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
121.21
160.00POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
160.00
298.22POPP.COM INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
298.22
91.86POWERPLAN OIB GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
91.86
318.33PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
318.33
3,703.25PRECISE MRM LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER
3,700.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER
3,700.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER
3,700.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER
14,803.25
17,984.50PRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
17,984.50
153.90PRINTERS SERVICE INC ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
153.90
790.00PRISM EXPRESS MANAGER DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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790.00
3,844.30Q3 CONTRACTING WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,844.30
5,233.16QUARVE-PETERSON INC, JULEE ORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,233.16
72.23QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGE
17.504601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
188.25VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
277.98
1,147.43R & R SPECIALTIES ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,147.43
39.72RACETTE, MARY KAY HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE OFFICE SUPPLIES
39.72
26.99RAGAN COMMUNICATIONS INC OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
26.99
180.28REGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
64.83JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE SUPPLIES
245.11
504.34-REHRIG PACIFIC CO SOLID WASTE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
7,840.24SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER
7,335.90
1,514.42REINDERS INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,514.42
190.18RESCUE INC SAFETY SPECIALISTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
190.18
3,238.59RICOH USA INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,238.59
290.00ROOT-O-MATIC WATER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
290.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
65.15ROSENZWEIG TRUSTEE, BARRY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
65.15
153.90SAFE-FAST INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
153.90
201.52SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
201.52
232.09SAM'S CLUB HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
466.80HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
698.89
140.00SANOW, WILLIAM INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
65.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
45.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
250.00
650.00SCHAEFER, HAROLD GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
650.00
200.00SCHERALDI, TAN & STEVE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
1,302.73SCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
172.09SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,474.82
1,122.44SCHNEIDER, JENNIFER EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
1,122.44
240.00SCHNEIDER, KATHERINE OPERATIONS TRAINING
240.00
92.66SCHOMER, KELLEY ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
92.66
475.00SCULLY, MARK GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
51,135.00SEHPE DESIGN GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,092.61DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,735.65SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
71,963.26
212.50SERFLING, MIKE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
212.50
11.20SHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.20FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
56.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
11.20INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.20WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11.20PARK AND REC G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
112.00
6.33-SIGN PRODUCERS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
98.39GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
92.06
8,785.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
8,785.00
1,279.79SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP BUILDING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
1,279.79
487.50SJOBERG, RITA GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
487.50
237.45SKELLY, GABRIEL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
237.45
5.00SKYHAWK COMPANIES INSPECTIONS G & A STATE SURCHARGE PAYABLE
45.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
50.00
1,458.60SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
1,458.60
1,958.75SLR15 RIFLES INC POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
1,958.75
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230.27SNOOK, TOM & ANDREA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
230.27
1,563.23SPANO, JAKE ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,563.23
50.00SPEEDY KEYS & SECURITY INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
50.00
1,399.92SPRINTIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
1,399.92
12.06SPS COMPANIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
12.06
11,760.54ST CROIX TREE SERVICE INC TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
11,760.54
76.50ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADULT PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
76.50
141,668.15ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
141,668.15
2,670.00ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,670.00
200.00ST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
200.00
612.60ST LOUIS PARK TRANSP INC HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
612.60
21.90ST PAUL, CITY OF PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
21.90
180.00STANLEY ACCESS TECH LLC BUILDING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
180.00
172.90STAR TRIBUNE ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
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172.90
299.25STREICHER'S POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
44.82VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
344.07
49.04SUBURBAN GM PARTS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
49.04
1,608.98SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,608.98
4,714.58SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
47,191.46REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
51,906.04
2,460.00SUN CONTROL OF MINNESOTA INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,460.00
460.64SWANSON FLO-SYSTEMS CO WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
460.64
7.12TARGET BANK POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
46.92POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
17.35POLICE G & A TRAINING
11.56NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
74.64SCHOOL GROUPS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
157.59
450.00TEA2MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
64.50TELELANGUAGE INC ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
64.50
5.00TEXA TONKA TAILORING OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
5.00
2,974.07THE HARTFORD - PRIORITY ACCOUNTS EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,974.07
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
2,757.72THOMAS REPROGRAPHICS SSD #5 G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,757.72
132.30THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
132.30
1,197.66TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,197.66
32.81TITLE ONE INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
32.81
1,976.74TKDAPE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,976.74
13,200.00TOTAL MECHANICAL SERVICES INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER
13,200.00
218.25TOUREK, CHRISTOPHER GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
218.25
42.21TOWMASTERGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
42.21
500.00TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
500.00
50.81TRADEMARK TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
50.81
430.17TREE TRUST TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
430.17
450.00TREHUSMOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
1,017.77TRI STATE BOBCAT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,017.77
27,506.42TRUCK UTILITIES MFG CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
27,506.42
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
10.37TRUMMER, LINDA HEALTH IN THE PARK INITIATIVE OFFICE SUPPLIES
10.37
300.00TWIN CITIES SIGN INSTALLATIONS SSD 1 G&A OTHER
250.00SSD 2 G&A OTHER
200.00SSD 3 G&A OTHER
150.00SSD #4 G&A OTHER
1,000.00SSD #6 G&A OTHER
1,900.00
1,552.61TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,552.61
515.72TWIN CITY HARDWARE PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
515.72
630.24TWIN CITY SECURITY INC HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
630.24
1,400.00TWIN CITY WINDOW REPLACEMENT CO REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
1,400.00
30.00TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
30.00
4,698.60UHL CO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
772.38COP SHOP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
874.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
13,073.19TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
19,418.17
890.80UNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
40.00SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,537.12PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
100.00RESERVESOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,567.92
300.00UNITED STATES TREASURY EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
300.00
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408.00UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAY
408.00
1,710.00UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
1,710.00
120.00UNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
120.00
121.01UPS STORE WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
15.36VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
136.37
48.68-US ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
756.68SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
708.00
424.00VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
15,344.45UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
15,768.45
187.02VAUGHAN, JIM ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
187.02
120.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
120.00
74.18VERIZON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
50.10SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
4,816.43CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
4,940.71
340.50VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
340.50
400.23VIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
258.39WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
658.62
55.37VOSS, CAROLINE ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
55.37
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
94,051.44WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
340.00SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE
30,970.18SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
125,361.62
550.96WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
550.96
5.48-WATEROUS COMPANY WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
85.26WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
79.78
1,000.00WATKINS, COTY ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
1,000.00WEBB, RICHARD & META ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
18,033.00WEBER ELECTRIC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,493.69WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
19,526.69
3,000.00WERMERSKIRCHEN, KYLE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,000.00
669.07WESTWOOD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
669.07
1,685.00WHEELER HARDWARE GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,685.00
150.00WILLIAMS, JOAN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00
12,450.94WILSONS NURSERY INC TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT
12,450.94
149.11WIPERS & WIPES INC FIRE CD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
229.14GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
378.25
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Vendor ObjectBU Description
112.22WRAP CITY GRAPHICS PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
112.22
14,339.48XCEL ENERGY GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE
24.87OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
28,489.20PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
28,404.90WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,395.11REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,425.44SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,468.47STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,354.88PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
18.52BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
50.81WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
665.24WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
18,210.48ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
103,847.40
27,268.11YOCUM OIL CO INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
27,268.11
62.21ZEMBRYKI, MARK WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
62.21
307.43ZEP MFG GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
307.43
850.00ZIEBART OF MINNESOTA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
850.00
135,512.97ZIEGLER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
12,677.73-PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,937.72-GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
119,897.52
158,568.30ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
158,568.30
1,552.00ZWILLING, JAMES EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
1,552.00
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Report Totals 7,538,245.58
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Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4l
MINUTES
St. Louis Park Housing Authority
Westwood Room, St. Louis Park City Hall
Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 5:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Paul Beck, Catherine Courtney, Suzanne Metzger
Commissioner Richard Webb arrived at 5:08 p.m.
MEMBER ABSENT: Commissioner Markeith Thomas
STAFF PRESENT: Jane Klesk, Kevin Locke, Teresa Schlegel, Michele Schnitker
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:06 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes for September, 2013
The Board minutes of September 11, 2013 were unanimously approved.
3. Hearings – None
4. Reports and Committees – None
5. Unfinished Business – None
6. New Business
Commissioner Courtney requested a change in the order of the agenda items, to address
Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher business at the beginning of the meeting.
a. Approval of Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher 2014 Utility Allowances,
Resolution Nos. 624 and 625
Ms. Schlegel stated that in accordance with HUD regulations Housing Choice
Voucher and Public Housing program utility allowances must be analyzed on an
annual basis and revised if necessary. Gas rates increased by 8%, while electric rates
increased by 9%. Water, sewer and storm water rates increased, while trash removal
rates increased only slightly. Commissioner Metzger moved to approve Resolution
No. 624, Resolution of the Housing Authority of St. Louis Park, Utility Allowances
for Public Housing Scattered Site Program, and Resolution No. 625, Resolution of the
Housing Authority of St. Louis Park, Amending the Section 8 Utility Allowance
Schedule. Commissioner Webb seconded, and the motion passed 4-0.
d. Approval of Revised Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Ms. Schnitker explained that HUD issued new Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the
metro area effective October 1, 2013. Payment standards must be established at 90%
to 110% of the FMRs. In order to be in compliance with HUD’s 90% criteria, the
HA’s one-bedroom payment standard must be raised to $740; the two-bedroom to
$920; the three-bedroom to $1,230; the four-bedroom to $1,415, and the five-
bedroom to $1,627. Commissioner Metzger moved to approve the revised one, two,
three, four and five-bedroom Housing Choice Voucher payment standards effective
January 1, 2014; Commissioner Webb seconded and the motion passed 4-0.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 4l) Page 2
Title: Housing Authority Meeting Minutes November 13, 2013
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e. FY 2012 Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Score
Ms. Schnitker stated that the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS)
quantitatively and qualitatively measures an HA based on objective and uniform
indicators. The four indicators are physical condition, financial condition,
management operations and capital fund. The HA’s FYE 2012 score is 96 points,
which designates it as a High Performer. The HA is not subject to another PHAS
assessment until FYE 2015.
b. Violence Against Women Policy ‒ Amendment
Ms. Schnitker explained that revisions to the HA’s Violence Against Women Act
Policy (VAWA) were mostly changes in terminology. Key changes included the
addition of the term “sexual assault” as an additional condition, and addition of the
term “affiliated individual” in place of “immediate family member”. Commissioner
Webb moved to adopt the revised Violence Against Women Act Policy;
Commissioner Metzger seconded and the motion passed 4-0.
c. Auditing Services for FYE 2013
Ms. Schnitker presented a proposal letter from Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. (KDV)
for annual audit services for one, two and three years. Commissioner Courtney noted
the value in periodically obtaining bids for the HA’s audit services. Commissioner
Webb moved to approve the HA entering into a contract with Kern, DeWenter, Viere,
Ltd., in the amount of $12,750, to provide one year’s audit services for FYE 2013;
Commissioner Metzger seconded, and the motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Beck
requested that review of the audit Request For Proposal be placed on the Board agenda
early enough in 2014 to allow ample time to obtain bids for FYE 2014 audit services.
7. Communications from Executive Director
a. Claims List – September & October, 2013
b. Communications
1. Monthly Report – September & October, 2013
2. Draft Financial Statements – August, 2013
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Webb moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Metzger
seconded; the motion passed 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Suzanne Metzger, Secretary
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4m
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Table 2nd Reading of Business Park Rezoning of Properties near Hwy 7 & Louisiana
Ave. S., Wooddale Ave. S., and Belt Line Blvd.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to table Second Reading to rezone 41 properties for
Business Park zoning.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to postpone the rezoning of
properties to allow staff to continue to work with property owners on the new Business Park
zoning district?
SUMMARY:
The City Council adopted the new Business Park zoning district in 2012. The intent of creating
this district was to transition from current industrial uses to allow a wider variety of uses and
higher densities in anticipation of light rail transit and development in the station areas. The
district was designed to better meet market conditions by keeping some lighter industrial uses,
allowing some new uses, and permitting higher densities. There are limits on heavy industrial,
warehousing and outdoor storage; the intent was to phase out such uses over time.
Of the 57 properties designated for Business Park in the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
41 were approved with the 1st Reading on December 2, 2013. Staff has met with several other
property owners in the past few weeks. Many questions concerning the rezoning were resolved;
however some additional questions from property owners remain. Staff requests the
postponement to continue to work with property owners to resolve any outstanding issues. It is
expected the 2nd Reading will be rescheduled in early 2014.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is a connected and engaged community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Reviewed by: Michele Schniker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Consent Agenda Item: 4n
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Extension of Conditional Use Permit/Variance for a Carwash
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve a five-month extension for the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) and variance for renovations to the existing motor vehicle service station and
construction of a new carwash at 3901/3921 Excelsior Blvd.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to extend the deadline for CUP and
variance for construction of the changes to the service station and construction of the carwash?
SUMMARY: Requested is a five-month extension to the time limit for the approved CUP and
variance (Resolution No. 11-133-1) for renovations to the existing motor vehicle service station
and construction of a new carwash for the Auto Motion Service Station located at 3901/3921
Excelsior Blvd. The reason for the request is that property owner had to complete the platting
process for the property and encountered a gap in the property descriptions that took some time
to resolve.
• The original CUP and variance were approved by the City Council on December 5, 2011,
with a deadline date of January 1, 2014.
• The final plat was approved by the City Council on September 16, 2013. It must be filed
before a building permit can be issued.
• The property gap in the plat was resolved through the Hennepin County courts on
December 10, 2013.
• The plat is expected to be presented for signatures to the city in the coming week or so.
The requested five-month extension would give the property owner until June 1, 2014 to obtain a
building permit.
The conditions surrounding the approval of the CUP and variance have not changed since they
were approved on December 5, 2011 and therefore staff is recommending approval of the five
month extension.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Letter from the Property Owner
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2013 Amended General Fund Budget, 2014
Budgets and 2014 Final Property Tax Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the 2014 Final HRA Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2014 - 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
• Does the City Council desire to approve the 2013 Amended General Fund Budget, 2014
Budgets for General, Enterprise, Internal Service, Special Revenue, and select Capital
Projects Funds? Also, does the City Council desire to set the 2014 Final 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? Or, does the City Council desire to certify a lesser amount?
• 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? Or, does the City Council desire to certify a lesser amount?
• Does the City Council desire to approve the 2014 – 2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)?
SUMMARY: Information pertaining to the adoption of the 2013 Amended General Fund
Budget, 2014 Budgets, 2014 General Property Tax Levy, HRA Levy, and 2014 – 2018 CIP.
Information is also provided on the overall impacts to a residential property for the city share of
property taxes and utility rate adjustments.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The proposed tax levies will help support
necessary City services, capital improvements, and debt service obligations for Fiscal Year 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: 1) Discussion
2) Resolution - Adopting 2013 Final Amended General Fund
Budget, 2014 Budgets and 2014 Final Property Tax Levy
3) Resolution - Authorizing the 2014 Final HRA Levy
4) Resolution – Adopting the 2014 – 2018 Capital
Improvement Plan
5) CIP – Funding Source Summary
6) CIP – Projects by Dept. and Funding Source
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
DISCUSSION
BACKGROUND: At the September 3, 2013 Regular City Council meeting, the City Council
adopted the 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy increase of 3.50%. This levy is utilized to support
the operations of the General Fund, Capital Replacement Fund, Park Improvement Fund, and the
Employee Administration Fund. In addition, the levy will provide for the pay down of principal and
interest payments for the Debt Service Funds. The City Council and EDA also adopted the 2014
Preliminary HRA Levy that same evening. By law, this levy can only be used for infrastructure,
housing and redevelopment purposes. The City Council continued to review and discuss the 2014
Budget, property tax implications, and the 2014 – 2018 CIP in preparation for the Truth in Taxation
Public Hearing on December 2, 2013. Based on the results of the public hearing, the City Council has
directed staff to proceed with the 3.50% increase for Final Property Tax Levy, which is the same
increase as the 2014 Preliminary Levy that was adopted. Formal adoption of the 2013 Final General
Fund Amended Budget, 2014 Budgets, 2014 Final Levy adoption for the City and HRA levies, and
the 2014 – 2018 Capital Improvement Plan are scheduled for this evening, December 16, 2013.
2013 Final Levy, 2014 Proposed Levy and General Fund Budget Information
A synopsis of prior year levy information, the 2014 Proposed Preliminary Levy and General
Fund Budget is shown below:
1. The 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy adopted on September 3, 2013, is $25,577,908,
which is an increase of approximately 3.50% or $864,967 compared to the 2013 Final
Property Tax Levy of $24,712,941.
2. The 2013 Final Property Tax Levy was $24,712,941, which was an increase of 4.00%, or
$950,190 compared to 2012.
3. The Proposed 2014 General Fund Budget is $30,427,622, which is an increase of
approximately 2.42% or $719,384 compared to the 2013 Final Amended Budget.
4. The 2014 Preliminary HRA Levy adopted on September 3, 2013, is $949,359, which is an
increase of approximately 5.38% or $48,426 compared to the 2013 Final HRA Levy.
The proposed breakdown of the Proposed Property Tax Levy by fund is shown below:
2013 2014 Dollar Change Percent Change
Final Proposed 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%
TOTAL TAX LEVIES $24,712,941 $25,577,908 $864,967 3.50%
The 2014 Proposed Property Tax Levy increase of 3.50% is consistent with the information the
City Council adopted on September 3, 2013 and with the information presented on October 14,
2013 and at the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing December 2, 2013.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
Fiscal Disparities
For 2014, the City will be a net contributor of $3,670,487 of its tax capacity, which is $729,809
more than the 2013 net contribution of $2,940,678. This is not an actual cash contribution, but
rather using that amount of tax capacity to be spread over all the other participants in the fiscal
disparities program, thereby increasing the City’s tax rate to its property owners. This increase
reduces the City’s overall tax capacity by approximately 1%. St. Louis Park experienced
significant increases in its net contribution to the fiscal disparities pool over the last four years
related to the development and redevelopment of its commercial sector of property. This
significant activity resulted in a nearly steady or a slight increase in the overall valuation of the
commercial sector of property in St. Louis Park. Therefore, the City fared much better during
the economic downturn when compared to many other participants in the fiscal disparities
program; many of which experienced decreases in the valuation of their commercial property. As
a result, St. Louis Park then held a larger share of the commercial sector market, and due to this,
is required to contribute a larger share to the program.
2014 Proposed HRA Levy
This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which
significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council elected at that time to use
the levy proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. Thus far, some
of the HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies, analyses for future
improvement projects and are currently being used 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 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. In accordance with MN state statute, 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, which is a $48,426 increase or approximately
5.38% from the 2013 HRA Levy of $900,933. This amount has been verified by Hennepin
County. The EDA, as well as the City Council, is required to approve this levy.
2014 Budgets
Attachment 1 is a resolution that includes summary budget data for the General, Enterprise,
Internal Service, Special Revenue, and select Capital Projects Funds. These summaries are
consistent with previous years, as staff thought it was important to continue showing a more
comprehensive picture of the resources the City is entrusted with and, subsequently, have the
City Council formally adopt these budgets. Therefore, the total expenditures that the City adopts
a budget for is approximately $60.6 million, with $30.4 million or 50.2% attributed to the
General Fund with the remaining $30.2 million or 49.8% attributed to the other funds. In
addition, the City Council will be adopting a 2013 Final Amended Budget for the General Fund
based on the reorganization that occurred which required the Park and Recreation Fund to be
consolidated into the General Fund for accounting purposes. The 2013 Final Amended General
Fund Budget is less than the 2013 Adopted General Fund Budget based on changes in
accounting practice. This does not result in fewer resources available, just a dollar for dollar
reduction in revenues and expenditures related to project reimbursement costs between funds.
The 2013 Final Amended General Fund Budget is consistent with the accounting practices in the
2014 Proposed General Fund Budget and is not anticipated to be changed in the future based on
current accounting standards.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 4
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
2014 – 2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The City Council reviewed the CIP at study sessions throughout the 2014 Budget process. The
next five years will continue to have aggressive infrastructure construction. This is evident with
the Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue interchange project that began in 2013 and Highway 100
improvements scheduled to begin in late 2014. In addition, continued investment in the regular
cycle of street reconstruction projects, utility infrastructure improvements, and replacement of
existing vehicles and equipment is occurring. Therefore, it is vital that careful planning
continues to occur in an effort to maintain financial stability while still investing in capital.
The 2014 – 2018 CIP shows that:
• $120.1 million in planned investment over the next five years
• $87.3 million of these costs are being paid for from sources or revenue streams the City
has direct control of such as cash on hand, tax levy dollars, current and future utility rates
and future bonding.
• $32.8 million of this is planned as non-City resources such as federal, state and county
government, in addition to Municipal State Aid (MSA), Met Council and other
jurisdictions (not all of these dollars have been committed by these entities).
Costs not included in the proposed 2014 - 2018 Capital Improvement Plan at this time include:
• A Community Center – Council tabled for 6 months.
• Purchases of property or contributions to the SWLRT project
• Expansion of the city’s streets and utility systems (other than interchange projects).
Only those projects included in the CIP for 2014 are authorized for purchase during the next
year. Years 2015 - 2018 are for planning purposes only and do not in all cases represent a firm
commitment to construct or purchase any specific assets until authorized by the City Council.
Any projects estimated to cost more than $100,000 will be formally bid and brought back for
acceptance by the City Council.
Utility Funds
The changes in utility rates for 2014 were formally adopted by the City Council on October 21,
2013 for consumption or services provided beginning on January 1, 2014. These rates are
consistent with the goal of achieving long-term sustainability in the funds. With changes to the
City’s solid waste, recycling and organics programs, 2014 will be used as the year of continued
analysis with continued education and information on the City’s programs along with emphasis
on strengthening the pay as you throw model. For 2014, the approximate cumulative effect on a
typical residential property for all the utility rate adjustments would be an increase of $39.80 per
year, or approximately $3.32 per month. This equates to an approximate 4.32% overall increase
in utility rates for 2014 when compared to 2013. This calculation is based on a family of four
using 30 units of water per quarter (22,500 gallons), and 60 gallon solid waste service.
Estimated Impacts of City Changes in Property Taxes and Utility Rates for 2014
Estimated City Share of 3.50% Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase for 2014
The impact on the estimated City share of property taxes, based on a 3.50% levy increase, differs
widely based on the value of a residential homesteaded property owner’s home. For example,
some property owners would see a decrease of about $120.33 per year, or approximately 19.8%,
while other homeowners could see an increase of about $185.83 per year, or approximately
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
5.1%. For the property owners who will experience a decrease in the City share of property
taxes, this is due to the value of the property declining by more than the increase in the tax levy.
The City’s share of the estimated 2014 preliminary property taxes for a median valued residential
homesteaded property of $204,700 would be approximately $931.66, which is a decrease of
$16.86, or about a 1.8% compared to 2013. These figures are only for the estimated City share
and do not factor in any changes in other taxing jurisdictions including the school district and the
referendums that were approved by voters.
Estimated City Impact on Residential Homestead Property for 2014 for Taxes and Utilities
3.50% Levy Increase - Based on a 3.50% levy increase and realizing there are many variables in
estimating the City impact on a residential homestead property, a “typical” property in St. Louis
Park valued at approximately $204,700 for taxes payable in 2014 and having typical utilities as
discussed earlier in the report, would experience an overall increase of approximately $1.91 per
month or approximately $22.94 for the entire year. Of this estimated $22.94 increase,
approximately $39.80 would be attributed to utility rate adjustments increase and a decrease of
approximately $16.86 would be attributed to the City’s share of property taxes.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 6
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2013 FINAL AMENDED GENERAL FUND BUDGET,
2014 BUDGETS AND
AUTHORIZING THE 2014 FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a
resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes currently in force require approval of a property tax
levy and a budget in December of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the budget document;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the 2013 Final Amended General Fund Budget and 2014 Budgets are adopted as
presented in the 2014 budget document; and
General Fund
Summary of Budgeted Revenues
2013 2013 2014 Dollar Chng.% Change
Proposed Final Amended Proposed Final to Prop.Final to '14
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
General Fund Revenues:
General Property Taxes 20,657,724$ 20,657,724$ 21,157,724$ 500,000 2.42%
Licenses and Permits 2,481,603 2,481,603 2,691,518 209,915 8.46%
Intergovernmental 1,300,191 1,300,191 1,282,777 (17,414) -1.34%
Charges for Services 2,475,197 1,837,976 1,857,718 19,742 1.07%
Fines, Forfeits, and Penalties 335,150 335,150 320,150 (15,000) -4.48%
Investment Earnings 153,500 153,500 150,000 (3,500) -2.28%
Miscellaneous Revenue 1,110,531 1,110,531 1,130,319 19,788 1.78%
Transfers In 1,831,563 1,831,563 1,837,416 5,853 0.32%
Total General Fund Revenues:30,345,459$ 29,708,238$ 30,427,622$ 719,384 2.42%
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 7
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
General Fund
Summary of Budgeted Expenditures
2013 2013 2014 Dollar Chng. % Change
Proposed Final Amended Proposed Final to Prop.Final to '14
General Government 6,907,355 7,068,898 7,196,979 128,081 1.81%
Public Safety 12,702,346 12,710,531 13,035,676 325,145 2.56%
Public Works*4,032,403 - - - -
Operations and Recreation*- 9,445,551 9,356,187 (89,364) -0.95%
Parks and Recreation*6,523,355 - - - -
Engineering*- 303,258 506,996 203,738 67.18%
Non-Departmental 180,000 180,000 331,784 151,784 84.32%
Total General Fund 30,345,459$ 29,708,238$ 30,427,622$ 719,384 2.42%
* Public Works and Parks and Recreation were reorganized in 2013 into Operations and Recreation and
Engineering, with the former Parks and Recreation Fund consolidated into the General Fund as the Parks
Division.
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
2013 2014
Final Proposed
HRA Levy Fund
Total HRA Levy Revenues 4,086,355$ 953,580$
Total HRA Levy Expenditures 9,234,174 5,271,046
Cable TV Fund
Total Cable TV Revenues 561,726 587,215
Total Cable TV Expenditures 690,621 686,337
Development Fund
Total Development Fund Revenues 1,370,278 583,588
Total Development Fund Expenditures 1,729,914 1,096,811
CDBG Fund
Total CDBG Revenues 173,000 195,859
Total CDBG Expenditures 186,673 195,859
Housing Rehabilitation Fund
Total Housing Rehab Revenues 1,014,205 1,562,798
Total Housing Rehab Expenditures 1,290,419 882,516
Water Utility Fund
Total Water Revenues 5,934,360 6,528,341
Total Water Expenses 5,450,219 4,479,851
Sewer Utility Fund
Total Sewer Revenues 6,187,350 6,386,475
Total Sewer Expenses 5,849,191 5,543,164
Solid Waste Utility Fund
Total Solid Waste Revenues 3,121,675 3,174,289
Total Solid Waste Expenses 2,927,426 3,220,855
Storm Water Utility Fund
Total Storm Water Revenues 2,138,714 2,269,036
Total Storm Water Expenses 1,842,766 7,533,669
Employee Administration Fund
Total Employee Benefits Revenues 490,712 555,567
Total Employee Benefits Expenses 846,000 1,065,250
Uninsured Loss Fund
Total Uninsured Loss Revenues 114,318 187,894
Total Uninsured Loss Expenses 151,347 171,865
Enterprise, Internal Service, Special Revenue
Summary of Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures
and Select Capital Project Funds
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 9
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied in 2013, collectible in
2014 upon the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes:
2014
FINAL TAX LEVY
2014 TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY
General Fund $21,157,724
Debt Service 1,422,477
Capital Replacement Fund 1,342,700
Park Improvement Fund 810,000
Capital Replacement Fund - Future Debt Service 645,007
Employee Administration Fund 200,000
TOTAL 2014 TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY $25,577,908
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a) Page 10
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2014 FINAL HRA LEVY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of
the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a
tax upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purposes authorized by the
HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed 0.0185 percent of taxable
market value of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance
with the budget procedures of the City; and
WHEREAS, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the
authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 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 December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2014-2018
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a
report from the Controller related to proposed capital spending for 2014-2018; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the city to maintain and replace its capital stock in order to
enhance the city’s attractiveness to residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, good planning is a necessary part of the stewardship that the City Council
and staff exercise over the physical plant of the city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, MN, that:
1. The 2014-2018 Capital Improvements Program is hereby adopted.
2. The City Manager is authorized to purchase or undertake the items included in the fiscal year
2014 funded portion of the plan as allowed by the City Charter and state statutes.
3. All purchases required to be competitively bid must come before the City Council for final
approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Capital Improvement Program
City of St. Louis Park, MN
FUNDING SOURCE SUMMARY
2014 thru 2018
TotalSource2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 375,00049,800 265,300 36,550 9,250 14,100
Capital Replacement Fund 14,841,7043,573,659 2,714,415 2,536,423 1,992,227 4,024,980
E-911 Funds 185,000110,000 75,000
EDA Development Fund 1,360,00060,000 815,000 485,000
G.O. Bonds 24,911,0001,444,800 9,816,350 9,691,350 741,000 3,217,500
Hennepin County 177,500177,500
Housing Authority 60,00060,000
HRA Levy 1,012,5421,012,542
Met Council Grant 27,000,00012,000,000 15,000,000
Municipal State Aid 3,616,114360,000 1,263,314 395,000 497,800 1,100,000
Park Improvement Fund 10,545,0001,425,000 1,187,000 5,722,000 1,448,000 763,000
Pavement Management Fund 8,813,0331,973,160 1,429,815 2,244,456 1,503,345 1,662,257
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund 198,000198,000
Police & Fire Pension 1,470,500630,000 20,000 700,000 120,500
PW Engineering Budget 192,500187,500 5,000
PW Operations Budget 1,724,682336,800 339,000 341,218 344,788 362,876
Sanitary Sewer Utility 2,591,062370,652 1,545,000 235,410 220,000 220,000
Solid Waste Utility 55,00010,000 45,000
Special Assessments 2,040,586121,000 235,000 158,000 500,000 1,026,586
State of Minnesota 900,000900,000
Stormwater Utility 9,935,0006,071,000 1,625,000 1,105,000 703,000 431,000
Tax Increment - Elmwood 3,826,5093,826,509
Tax Increment Financing 75,00075,000
U.S. Government 1,139,5781,139,578
Water Utility 3,050,000431,000 970,000 891,000 625,000 133,000
29,466,871 38,373,194 29,380,458 9,798,988 13,075,799 120,095,310GRAND TOTAL
Thursday, December 05, 2013
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a)
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 12
Capital Improvement Program
City of St. Louis Park, MN
PROJECTS & FUNDING SOURCES BY DEPARTMENT
2014 2018thru
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
Buildings
1,738,000735,000 408,000 165,000 200,000 230,000Capital Replacement Fund
60,00060,000EDA Development Fund
60,00060,000Housing Authority
2013CH1 420,000420,000City Hall 2nd Remodeling 1
2013CH2 20,00020,000City Hall Garage Unit Heaters 1
2013CH5 7,0007,000City Hall East Prkng Lot - chip seal and re-stripe 1
2013PD/CH2 45,00045,000Police Station/City Hall Fire Alarm Panel 1
2013PD1 100,000100,000Police Station Exterior Finishes and Repair 1
2013PD2 65,00065,000Police Squad Parking Lot 1
2013PD4 18,00018,000Police Station - HVAC Computer upgrade 1
2014CH 25,00025,000CH 2nd & 3rd Floor Space Planning Design Study 1
2014CH1 310,000310,000City Hall 3rd Floor Covering and Furniture 1
2014CH2 00City Hall Alarm Panel 1
2014CH3 12,00012,000City Hall Recoat Pedistrian Bridge 1
2014MSC1 45,00045,000MSC - Chip Seal and Re-Stripe parking lot 1
2014MSC2 45,00015,000 15,000 15,000MSC & Fire Stations CO Sensor Replacement 1
2014MSC3 40,00040,000Roof Mounted 40kw Photovoltaic Panel System n/a
2014PD1 240,000240,000Police Station EOC AV System & remodel breakroom 3
2014WNC1 11,00011,000Westwood Nature Center Parking/Driveway Seal Coat 1
2015CH2 30,00030,000City Hall Garage Overhead Doors 1
2015MSC 48,00048,000MSC 1st Bay Floor - Repair and coating finish 3
2015PD1 35,00035,000Police Station Seal for Air Infiltration 3
2016CH2 100,000100,000City Hall Roof Top AC Units (two units)1
2016CH4 10,00010,000City Hall Chip, Seal, Stripe Main Parking Lot 1
2016FD1 4,0004,000FS #1 Chip, seal, stripe both prking lots 3
2016FD2 4,0004,000FS #2 Chip, seal, stripe both prking lots 3
2016PD1 70,00070,000Police Station/MSC - FOB controller replacement 1
2016WNC1 70,00070,000Westwood Nature Center Flooring 1
2017CH1 70,00070,000Council Chambers Carpeting/Furnishings 1
2017PD2 60,00060,000Police Station replace boiler system 1
2018MSC3 00MSC Service Bays-Striping 1
2018PD2 180,000180,000Police Station - Replace office furnishings 3
2018PD3 35,00035,000Police- Replace ceiling tiles, restroom countertop 3
2,119,0001,098,000 408,000 183,000 200,000 230,000Buildings Total
Thursday, December 05, 2013
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 13
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
81,00063,000 18,000Pavement Management Fund
180,000180,000PW Engineering Budget
2,119,0001,098,000 408,000 183,000 200,000 230,000Buildings Total
Cable TV
375,00049,800 265,300 36,550 9,250 14,100Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant
375,00049,800 265,300 36,550 9,250 14,100Cable TV Total
TV-201401 500500DVD Recorders 1
TV-201402 30,00030,000Slow-motion replay 1
TV-201403 70070012-channel audio mixer 1
TV-201404 7,5007,500Digital camcorders 1
TV-201405 10,20010,200NLE stations 1
TV-201406 900900Microphones1
TV-201501 120,000120,000Van Cameras 3
TV-201502 20,00020,000Van Camera Cases 3
TV-201503 13,00013,000Van Camera Cables 3
TV-201504 15,00015,000LCD monitors 3
TV-201505 2,5002,500Hard-Drive Video Recorder 1
TV201506 6,0006,000Converter for Recorder 1
TV-201507 36,00036,000Tripods for On Location 1
TV-201508 16,50016,500Video Switcher 1
TV-201509 4,2004,200SD/HD converter 1
TV-201510 1,5001,500DVD recorders 1
TV-201511 1,5001,500Tripods1
TV-201512 900900Unit pro light kit 1
TV-201513 28,20028,200Playback systems 1
TV-201601 750750Announcer Headsets 3
TV-201602 500500Shotgun mics 1
TV-201603 300300Hand-held mics 1
TV-201604 35,00035,000Replacement edit systems 1
TV-201701 2,0002,000Wireless mic systems 1
TV-201702 7,0007,000CG1
TV-201703 250250CD Player 1
TV201801 2,0002,000300-foot audio snake & reel 1
TV-201801 300300Announcer Monitor 3
TV-201802 40040050-foot audio snake 1
TV-201803 1,5001,500Behringer Audio Equipment 1
TV-201804 7,5007,500Camcorders1
TV-201805 1,5001,500DVD recorders 1
TV-201806 900900Unit pro light kit 1
375,00049,800 265,300 36,550 9,250 14,100Cable TV Total
Thursday, December 05, 2013
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 14
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
Community Development
CD-002 00CD-Sidewalks 5
00Community Development Total
Fire
100,00010,000 30,000 10,000 50,000Capital Replacement Fund
100,00010,000 30,000 10,000 50,000Fire Total
20134090 40,00020,000 20,000Outside Warning Sirens 1
2013F2 30,00010,000 10,000 10,000Thermal Imagers 1
2014F1 00SCBA Replacement 1
2023F1 30,00030,000Hydraulic Rescue Tool 3
100,00010,000 30,000 10,000 50,000Fire Total
Parks & Recreation
20071010TR 300,00060,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000Tree Replacement 3
20130080 15,00010,000 5,000Oak Hill Park Northern Lights (LED)3
20130220 30,00030,000Trail Sealcoat 3
20131010PW 100,00020,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000Playground Woodchips 1
20140010 65,00065,000Cedar Knoll Park/Carlson Field Dugout,Storage,Conc 3
20140020 300,000300,000Dakota Park Baseball Field Renovation 1
20140030 10,00010,000Louisiana Oaks Park Parking Lot Seal Coat 3
20140040 180,000180,000Playground Eqpt Repl-Dakota & Louisiana Oaks Parks 1
20140050 15,00015,000Rec Center & Aquatic Park ADA Compliance 1
20140060 18,00018,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Deck Chair Replacement 1
20140070 260,000260,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pool Resurface 1
20140080 51,00051,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Mechanical Updates 1
20140090 90,00090,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Waterslide Resurface 1
20140110 6,0006,000Rec Center Roof Repair 1
20140120 30,00030,000Rec Center Mens Locker-Bath Room Remodel 3
20140130 50,00050,000Rec Center West Arena & Commons Painting 3
20140140 40,00040,000Trail Restoration-Lamplighter Pond 1
20140150 40,00040,000Westwood Hills NC Boardwalk Decking Replacement 3
20140160 10,00010,000Wolfe Lake-Cattail Pond Re-landscaping 3
20140170 50,00050,000Wolfe Park Amphitheater Retaining Wall/Pavers 3
20140180 75,00075,000Rec Center West Arena Locker-Bath Room Remodel 3
20140190 252,000252,000Louisiana Oaks North Parking Lot Addition 3
20140220 55,00055,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Water Features 1
20141010MC 000000Minnehaha Creek Trail Repayment n/a
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 15
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
20150010 110,000110,000Ainsworth Park Field Restoration 1
20150020 25,00025,000Aquila Park Tennis Court Resurface 3
20150030 15,00015,000Court Resurface (bb) Mkda V & Penn Pks 3
20150040 14,00014,000Court Resurface(tns)-Bass Lk & Northside Pks 3
20150060 11,00011,000Minikahda Park Backstop Replacement 1
20150070 180,000180,000Playground Eqpt Repl-Nelson & Wolfe Parks 1
20150090 60,00060,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Landscape Replacement 3
20150110 15,00015,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pumps Rebuild 1
20150120 15,00015,000Rec Center Building Re-Keying 3
20150130 175,000175,000Rec Center Exterior Building Repair 3
20150140 35,00035,000Rec Center Gallery & Hallway Flooring 1
20150150 50,00050,000Skate Park Equipment Replacement 3
20150160 30,00030,000Trail Recon. Along CLR - Quentin Ave to Ridge Dr 1
20150170 20,00020,000Westwood Hills NC Wildflower Trail Restoration 3
20150180 100,000100,000Wolfe Park Boardwalk Replacement (south end)3
20160010 60,00060,000Carpenter Park Ball Field Fence Replacement 3
20160020 12,00012,000Cedar Knoll Park/Carlson Field Scoreboard n/a
20160030 5,0005,000Court Resurface (bb/Tns)-Browndale Park 3
20160040 150,000150,000Playground Eqpt Repl-Blackstone,Justad&Jersey 1
20160070 45,00045,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Drp Slide & Dvg Brd Repl 3
20160080 15,00015,000Rec Center Banquet Room Carpet & Floor Replacement 3
20160110 4,800,0004,800,000Rec Center Ice Arena Reconstruction 1
20160120 110,000110,000Rec Center Parking Lot Resurface 3
20160130 125,000125,000Trail Lights (LED) at Shelard Park 3
20160140 40,00040,000Trails (seal coat) Bass Lake, OH & Wolfe Pks 1
20160150 50,00050,000Westwood Hills NC Ravine Bridge Replacement 1
20160160 55,00055,000Westwood Hills NC Storage Garage 5
20160170 105,000105,000Rec Center Rubber Floor Replacement - East & West 1
20160180 50,00050,000Rec Center Fire Alarm System Upgrade 3
20160190 10,00010,000Rec Center West Arena Press Area 5
20170010 450,000450,000Aquila Park Fields 1-4 Lights and Poles Upgrade 1
20170020 85,00085,000Browndale Park Hockey Rink Lights 5
20170040 60,00060,000Oak Hill Park Splash Pad Feature Replacement 3
20170050 35,00035,000Parking Lots Mill&Ovrlay-Dkta, Fern Hill & OH Pks 1
20170060 200,000200,000Playground Eqpt Repl-BassLk,Rainbow,TL&Webster 1
20170070 20,00020,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pump Rebuild 1
20170080 130,000130,000Rec Center Boiler Replacement 3
20170090 250,000250,000Rec Center Roof Rplc - East Arena 1
20170110 17,00017,000Rec Center Programming Office Carpet 3
20170120 50,00050,000Victoria Lake Parking Lot 3
20170130 6,0006,000Westwood Hills NC Climbing Rock 5
20170140 10,00010,000Westwood Hills NC North Staircase Overlook 1
20170160 20,00020,000Westwood Hills NC-Prairie Dock Rebuild 3
20180010 10,00010,000Court Resurface (BB) Aquila, Roxbury & Shelard 3
Thursday, December 05, 2013
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 16
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
8,082,7041,544,959 1,365,715 1,503,723 908,527 2,759,780Capital Replacement Fund
10,545,0001,425,000 1,187,000 5,722,000 1,448,000 763,000Park Improvement Fund
18,627,7042,969,959 2,552,715 7,225,723 2,356,527 3,522,780Parks & Recreation Total
20180030 125,000125,000Parking Lot Resfc-Aq, Crlsn,IscW,Nlsn,Nrthsde,WW 1
20180040 250,000250,000Playground Eqpt Repl-Brchwd,Nrthsde,Rxbry&Shlrd 1
20180050 30,00030,000Rec Center Banquet & Gallery Remodel 1
20180060 120,000120,000Rec Center Door Replacement (Front & Arena)1
20180070 100,000100,000Rec Center Upstairs Bthrm&Ctrng Kitchn Remodel 3
20180080 30,00030,000Westwood Hills NC Native Restoration 3
20180090 8,0008,000Westwood Hills NC Painting & Staining 5
20180110 10,00010,000Birchwood Park Stain Building 3
E - XX01 8,082,7041,544,959 1,365,715 1,503,723 908,527 2,759,780Annual Equipment Replacement Program 1
18,627,7042,969,959 2,552,715 7,225,723 2,356,527 3,522,780Parks & Recreation Total
Police
69,00010,700 10,700 10,700 10,700 26,200Capital Replacement Fund
60,00060,000E-911 Funds
129,00070,700 10,700 10,700 10,700 26,200Police Total
PD - 1 69,00010,700 10,700 10,700 10,700 26,200Laser/Radar and Message Board 3
PD - 2 60,00060,000911 Server Replacement 1
129,00070,700 10,700 10,700 10,700 26,200Police Total
Public Works
20052000 3,188,0003,188,000Street Project - TH 100 Reconstruction 1
20082500 300,000300,000Traffic Signal Project - W36th St @ Xenwood Ave 5
20121300 2,000,0002,000,000Street Project - Wooddale Ave Reconstruction 5
20121301 2,039,0512,039,051Street Project - W36th Street Reconstruction 5
20121302 500,000500,000Traffic Signal Project - Wooddale @ W36th St 5
20131000 1,598,1601,598,160Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 2)1
20131100 515,000515,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Walker)1
20140001 300,000300,000Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 6)1
20140003 82,50082,500Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 1
20140004 62,50062,500Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 1
20140006 35,00035,000Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 1
20140200 75,00075,000Street Project - Cedar Lake Road Improvements 5
20141000 1,184,8151,184,815Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 3)1
20141100 500,000500,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Edgewood)1
20141101 340,000340,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Beltline Blvd)1
20141200 200,000200,000Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab / Replacement 1
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 17
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
20141201 5,826,0005,826,000Storm Water Proj - Bass Lake Preserve Rehab 1
20141400 316,000316,000Water Project - Watermain Replacement 1
20142200 75,55275,552Sanitary Sewer Proj. - Mainline Rehab (Area 2)1
20142301 127,600127,600Sanitary Sewer - LS #14 Upgrade 1
20150001 265,000265,000Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 7)1
20150003 82,50082,500Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 1
20150004 37,50037,500Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 1
20150006 35,00035,000Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 1
20150100 1,000,0001,000,000Street Project - TH 169 Noise Wall 3
20151000 1,996,3001,996,300Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 4)1
20151100 420,000420,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (CLR / Flag)1
20151101 150,000150,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Ottawa)1
20151102 1,424,5781,424,578Bridge Project - Louisiana Ave @ Minnehaha Creek 1
20151200 175,000175,000Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab (Area 3)1
20151201 770,000770,000Storm Water Project - Oregon Pond Basin Rehab 1
20151400 25,00025,000Water Project - Watermain Replacement (Area 3)1
20152200 150,000150,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - Mainline Rehab (Area 3)1
20152300 57,50057,500Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #9 & FM Rehab 1
20152301 85,41085,410Sanitary Sewer Proj. - Forcemain Rehabs 1
20160001 248,674248,674Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 8)1
20160003 82,50082,500Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 1
20160004 37,50037,500Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 1
20160006 35,00035,000Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 1
20161000 1,269,0851,269,085Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 5)1
20161100 395,000395,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Pennsylvania)1
20161200 200,000200,000Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab (Area 4)1
20161201 870,000870,000Storm Water Project - Lou Oaks Pond Rehab 1
20161400 291,000291,000Water Project - Watermain Replacement (Area 4)1
20161500 600,000600,000Water Project - Recoat Elevated Water Tower #2 1
20162200 150,000150,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - Mainline Rehab (Area 4)1
20162300 350,000350,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #1 & FM Rehab 1
20170001 253,648253,648Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 1)1
20170003 82,50082,500Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 1
20170004 37,50037,500Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 1
20170006 35,00035,000Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 1
20171000 1,423,8121,423,812Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 6)1
20171100 212,800212,800Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (W28th St)1
20171101 360,000360,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Louisiana Ave)1
20171200 100,000100,000Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab (Area 5)1
20171201 130,000130,000Storm Water Project - Sumter Pond Rehab 1
20171202 438,000438,000Storm Water Project - Browndale Pond Rehab 1
20171400 25,00025,000Water Project - Watermain Replacement (Area 5)1
20171500 600,000600,000Water Project - Recoat Reservoir 2 @ WTP#6 1
20172200 150,000150,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - Mainline Rehab (Area 5)1
Thursday, December 05, 2013
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 18
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
240,000240,000EDA Development Fund
24,911,0001,444,800 9,816,350 9,691,350 741,000 3,217,500G.O. Bonds
177,500177,500Hennepin County
1,012,5421,012,542HRA Levy
27,000,00012,000,000 15,000,000Met Council Grant
3,616,114360,000 1,263,314 395,000 497,800 1,100,000Municipal State Aid
8,732,0331,910,160 1,429,815 2,226,456 1,503,345 1,662,257Pavement Management Fund
198,000198,000Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund
12,5007,500 5,000PW Engineering Budget
1,704,682336,800 339,000 341,218 344,788 342,876PW Operations Budget
2,436,062260,652 1,500,000 235,410 220,000 220,000Sanitary Sewer Utility
2,040,586121,000 235,000 158,000 500,000 1,026,586Special Assessments
900,000900,000State of Minnesota
20172300 70,00070,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #13 & FM Rehab 1
20180001 258,721258,721Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 2)1
20180003 82,50082,500Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 1
20180004 37,50037,500Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 1
20180006 35,00035,000Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 1
20181100 610,000610,000Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Shelard Pkwy)1
20181102 991,586991,586Bridge Project - W 37th St @ Minnehaha Creek 1
20181200 100,000100,000Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab (Area 6)1
20181201 158,000158,000Lamplighter Pond Rehab 1
20181202 138,000138,000Storm Water Project - Otten Pond Rehab 1
20181400 123,000123,000Water Project - Watermain Replacement (Area 6)1
20182200 150,000150,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - Mainline Rehab (Area 6)1
20182300 70,00070,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #5 1
20211102 228,314228,314Bridge Project - W 36th St @ Minnehaha Creek 1
M - XX06 228,50041,000 43,000 47,500 49,000 48,000Traffic Signal Maint. Proj - Repl Control Cabinets 1
M - XX07 56,00010,800 11,000 11,200 11,400 11,600Traffic Signal Maint. Project - Paint Signals 1
M - XX08 50,00010,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000Retaining Wall Maint. Project - Wall Repair 1
M - XX10 679,000142,000 135,000 134,000 135,000 133,000Street Light Project - System Replacement 1
M - XX13 424,000121,000 110,000 158,000 35,000PW Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project 1
SWT - 2013 993,300993,300Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway Installations in 2013 5
SWT - 2014 451,500451,500Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway Installations in 2014 5
SWT - 2015 9,691,3509,691,350Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway Installations in 2015 5
SWT - 2016 9,691,3509,691,350Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway Installations in 2016 5
SWT - 2017 741,000741,000Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway Installations in 2017 5
SWT - 2018 3,217,5003,217,500Sidewalk - Trail - Bikeway Installations in 2018 5
TEMP-0012 180,000180,000Street Project - Excelsior Blvd Resurfacing 1
TEMP-0015 27,010,00012,005,000 15,005,000Sanitary Sewer Proj. - MCES Hopkins Interceptor 1
90,782,10623,570,412 33,431,479 19,382,485 6,274,511 8,123,219Public Works Total
Thursday, December 05, 2013
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Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 19
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
9,880,0006,061,000 1,580,000 1,105,000 703,000 431,000Stormwater Utility
3,826,5093,826,509Tax Increment - Elmwood
75,00075,000Tax Increment Financing
1,139,5781,139,578U.S. Government
2,880,000316,000 925,000 891,000 625,000 123,000Water Utility
90,782,10623,070,412 33,431,479 19,882,485 6,274,511 8,123,219Public Works Total
Technology
20134050 27,00027,000Facilities: City Hall Cameras 3
ACCT-1 80,00016,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000ACCT- Insight Budgeting Annual Maintenance 3
TRF-001 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000IT: On-going Hardware/Telephone Adds & Replacement 1
TRF-002 750,000150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000IT: On-going Software Adds & Replacement 1
TRF-003 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000IT: On-going Network Adds & Replacement 1
TRF-111 660,00060,000 600,000Police/Fire: 800 MHz Radio/Console Replacements 1
TRF-213 100,000100,000IT: Comprehensive Citywide Technology Study 3
TRF-215 300,000300,000OR: Asset Mgmt Software 3
TRF-220 125,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000IT:Hosted E-Mail/VMWare/Web Relays/Archive/Backups 3
TRF-221 10,00010,000OR: Point of Sale Equipment Replacements 3
TRF-222 6,0006,000Assessing: Wireless Equipment for Field Work 3
TRF-307 30,00030,000IT: Fiber Conduit - West End Fr. Rd, Gamble, Utica 3
TRF-308 20,00020,000IR: City Hall Production Copiers 3
TRF-309 30,00030,000OR: MSC Copiers (2)3
TRF-310 75,00075,000Fire / Police: Dispatch Voice Recorders 1
TRF-313 20,00010,000 10,000IT: Wireless Hotspots 3
TRF-314 50,00050,000Police / Rec Center / Nature Center: Copiers 3
TRF-315 100,000100,000Police: Mobile Replacements 1
TRF-316 20,00010,000 10,000Fire: Firehouse Web / Inspections iPads 3
TRF-321 205,000205,000Admin Serv: Financial / HR/Payroll App Replacement 1
TRF-335 100,000100,000IT: Telephone System Upgrade 3
TRF-342 25,00010,000 15,000Fire: EOC Computer / Phone Equipment 3
TRF-343 5,0005,000IT: Public Kiosks (City Hall, other sites)1
TRF-345 30,00015,000 15,000Admin Serv: Council Laptops / Tablets 3
TRF-347 25,00025,000IT: Windows / Office / Tablet Training 3
TRF-348 55,00055,000OR: Nature & Rec Centers Surveillance Cameras 3
TRF-352 8,0008,000OR: Square Rigger Mobile Devices 1
TRF-353 35,00035,000IT: Server Farm / UPS Enhancements 3
TRF-355 75,00015,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000IR / Communications: Reverse 911 - ParkAlert 3
TRF-356 10,00010,000Eng: HP Scanner / Plotter / Copier 3
TRF-400 125,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000IT: Network Switches 1
TRF-501 225,000225,000IT: Server Farm Tape Lib/UPS/DR/SAN 1
TRF-503 100,000100,000Fire: Stations Media Package 3
TRF-506 75,00075,000OR: Class / E-Connect (Parks) Replacement 1
TRF-507 21,00021,000Insp: Permits / E-Permits System Replacement 1
Thursday, December 05, 2013
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a)
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 20
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
4,852,0001,273,000 900,000 847,000 823,000 1,009,000Capital Replacement Fund
125,00050,000 75,000E-911 Funds
1,060,000575,000 485,000EDA Development Fund
1,470,500630,000 20,000 700,000 120,500Police & Fire Pension
20,00020,000PW Operations Budget
155,000110,000 45,000Sanitary Sewer Utility
55,00010,000 45,000Solid Waste Utility
55,00010,000 45,000Stormwater Utility
170,000115,000 45,000 10,000Water Utility
7,962,5002,198,000 1,675,000 2,032,000 898,000 1,159,500Technology Total
TRF-508 23,00023,000Police: Jail Cameras 1
TRF-509 12,00012,000Police: Exterior Cameras 1
TRF-510 30,00010,000 20,000IR/Facilities: Conference Room A/V Upgrades 5
TRF-511 1,000,000200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000IT: Tablet / Smartphone Hardware and Services 5
TRF-513 50,00050,000Fire / Police: Dispatch 800 MHz Backup 3
TRF-515 10,00010,000Utilities: SCADA Solution 5
TRF-516 20,00020,000OR: AVL 5
TRF-551 550,000550,000Police: New CAD/RMS/Mobile Suite 5
TRF-552 30,00015,000 15,000IT: Plotter Replacements 3
TRF-553 50,00050,000OR: Rec Center PA / Sound 3
TRF-555 25,00025,000IT: Fire 1 / Rec Ctr / 511 Fiber Redundancy 3
TRF-556 30,00030,000Police: Texa-Tonka COP Shop Fiber Connection 3
TRF-561 5,5005,500Police: Booking and Intox Room Cameras (2)3
TRF-562 55,00055,000Police: Dispatch Camera Viewing Workstations 5
TRF-565 45,00045,000OR: Rec Center Cameras 3
TRF-566 20,00020,000Fire: Regional CAD Data Pooling 3
TRF-571 85,00085,000IR: Study - Park Nicollet Fiber 3
TRF-572 500,000500,000IR: Study - Fiber to PW and Parks Bldgs.3
TRF-575 400,000400,000IR: Study - Complete Fiber Rings 1
TRF-576 20,00020,000IR: Study - Brickhouse Fiber and Wireless (2013?)3
TRF-577 85,00085,000IR: Highway 7 / Louisiana Area Fiber 3
TRF-579 60,00060,000IR: Hwy 100 Bridges Conduit / Mtka Blvd Fiber Loop 3
TRF-580 50,00020,000 10,000 10,000 10,000Admin Serv: Agenda Management Software/Hardware 3
TRF-581 90,00060,000 10,000 10,000 10,000Admin Serv:Agenda Documents Mgmt
Software/Hardware
5
TRF-582 45,00045,000MSC Cameras 3
TRF-583 30,00030,000OR: Banquet Rm Video Conferencing/Multiple Monitor 3
TRF-584 10,00010,000OR: Rec Center Monitors (Gallery / Prog Office)3
TRF-585 15,00015,000Fire: Station 1 Copier 3
TRF-588 55,00011,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000Surveillance Camera Maintenance 3
TRF-590 40,00040,000Facilities: Security System Review / Upgrades 3
7,962,5002,198,000 1,675,000 2,032,000 898,000 1,159,500Technology Total
Thursday, December 05, 2013
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a)
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 21
Total2014 2015 2016 2017 2018DepartmentProject# Priority
120,095,31029,966,871 38,373,194 28,880,458 9,798,988 13,075,799Grand Total
Thursday, December 05, 2013
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8a)
Title: 2014 Budget, Final City and HRA Property Tax Levies and 2014 – 2018 CIP Page 22
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8b
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Resolution Approving Annual City Manager Evaluation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt a Resolution for formal acceptance of the final
City Manager annual evaluation.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to formally accept the annual City Manager
evaluation?
SUMMARY: On Monday, December 2, 2013, the Council met in a Closed Executive Session
to discuss the annual City Manager evaluation. Lynae Steinhagen, consultant, reviewed the
results and facilitated the discussion with the Council.
The Mayor will provide a summary of the evaluation results.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Study Session Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Title: Resolution Approving Annual City Manager Evaluation
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
ANNUAL CITY MANAGER EVALUATION
WHEREAS the City Council provides an opportunity to hold an annual evaluation of the
City Manager; and
WHEREAS on December 2, 2013, an Executive Session of the Council was held to
discuss the evaluation; and
WHEREAS Lynae Steinhagen, consultant, facilitated the conversation with the Council
to finalize the evaluation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park hereby accepts the annual evaluation of the City Manager.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Action Agenda Item: 8c
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: 2014 Employee Compensation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution confirming a 2% general increase
for non-union employees effective 1/1/14; approving the City Manager’s salary for 2014,
continuing participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program; increasing performance
program pay by 2% for Paid-On-Call Firefighters for 2014; and adding a Police Lieutenant
Additional Duty Pay policy to the Personnel Manual.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to confirm the recommended 2014
employee compensation as outlined in this report?
SUMMARY: This report details staff’s recommendation for setting 2014 non-union employee
compensation for 2014.
Recommendation for 2014 Non-Union Employee Compensation:
• Upon recommendation from consultant, approve 2% standard adjustment to compensation
plan for non-union employees, allowing for regular progression through pay ranges.
• Upon recommendation from consultant, do not change City Manager’s pay range but allow
movement through the range consistent with non-union.
• Approve continuation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program
• Approve 2% increase to Paid-On-Call Firefighter Performance Program
• Add new section to Personnel Manual allowing additional compensation to Police
Lieutenants who are assigned to work additional duty.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The amount recommended has been
included in the 2014 budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 2
Title: 2014 Employee Compensation
DISCUSSION
Non-Union Employee Compensation – 2% General Increase Effective 1/1/14
Our compensation plan, which was adopted in 1997, allows the City Manager to approve
the standard adjustment based on information such as market value data, the CPI, and the
general financial condition of the City. A review of our positions was conducted by
consultant Saado Abboud of Keystone Compensation Group. Mr. Abboud reviewed the
salaries of St. Louis Park in comparison with metro area cities (suburbs) with populations
over 25,000 but less than 90,000 as required in our compensation plan. After review of
the market, our consultant determined that pay maximums for St. Louis Park would
remain competitive if increased by 2%.
The increase for non-union employees will be applied in accordance with our
compensation plan and requires satisfactory performance. In our plan, after successful
completion of probation (typically six months), a position receives up to double the
standard increase to progress through the pay range until they reach the payline
(maximum). Positions at the maximum will receive the standard adjustment of 2%.
Salary Cap and City Manager Salary
The contract for the City Manager states that base salary and benefits must be set when
salaries are established for other non-union employees. Compensation must comply with
the salary cap.
• 2013 salary range for the City Manager was set at $151,725 - $178,500
• Salary cap in 2013 was $160,639
• 2013 annual salary for City Manager is $160,639 and additional PTO of 68.92
hours (at 77.23 = $5,323) for a total of $165,962, not including car allowance.
For 2014, our consultant reviewed the data for City Manager salaries of cities in the
Midwest with comparable organizational size, structure and responsibilities. After
review of data, it was determined that no change in the pay range for this position should
be made for 2014 and it should continue to be set at $151,725 - $178,500. Because the
City Manager’s compensation will not be at the max of the 2014 range, and the City
Manager received a favorable performance evaluation, the City Manager is eligible for
double the standard increase (4%) in accordance with the City’s compensation plan. This
will allow the City Manager to move through the range and be treated consistent with
other non-union employees. A 4% increase would be total compensation of $172,600
($165,962 plus 4%) and set in compliance with the salary cap of $162,245. So, in
summary:
• 2014 salary range set for the City Manager recommended at $151,725 - $178,500
(no increase per consultant recommendation). Salary cap for 2014 is set by state
statute at $162,245 (increase of 1% over 2013).
o It is recommended that effective January 1, 2014 Council approves an
annual salary of $162,245 ($78.00 hourly) for the City Manager, not
including car allowance, in accordance with the salary cap.
o Car allowance of $600 per month will be subject to the PTO program.
o 132.76 hours of PTO for the City Manager in 2014 (132.76 X $78.00 =
$10,355; this is the difference between the $172,600 and 162,245 noted
above).
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 3
Title: 2014 Employee Compensation
Paid Time Off (PTO Program)
The PTO program is approved by Council and part of the City’s Personnel Manual.
Section 9.13 Paid Time Off (PTO) Program states: Effective 01/01/02, exempt
employees, including the City Manager, who reach the salary limit requirements of M.S.
43A.17, Subd. 9, shall receive equivalent hours above the limit in paid leave (PTO).
Amount of paid leave (PTO) is determined by the City Council. Paid leave (PTO) is
typically accrued on a per pay period basis, although the Council may issue paid leave
(PTO) as a lump sum amount of time. Paid leave (PTO) may be used as earned,
maintained in a paid leave (PTO) bank or cashed out upon separation of employment.
Paid leave (PTO) is separate and not part of the flex leave program (Resolution 02-127).
Each July 31, all hours in the PTO balance must transfer to a Health Care Savings Plan
account established for the employee in accordance with plan requirements (Resolution
05-104).
Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program
Our paid-on-call firefighters receive a life insurance benefit through the Volunteer
Firefighters’ Benefit Association of Minnesota. Our personnel policy requires Council
approval for conditions of employment relating to performance bonuses or insurance.
This program is very affordable and covers one career firefighter eligible (due to a
continuation clause) and our paid-on-call firefighters. It covers life insurance up to
$20,000 and also provides some disability coverage. This program is a typical benefit
offered to other paid-on-call firefighters in municipalities in the metro area. Since paid-
on-call firefighters are not eligible for the benefits of other employees, it is important that
we provide some type of life insurance coverage for this group. We recommend Council
approves continued participation in this program consistent with Resolution 05-150.
Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program – 2% Increase
Our Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program system was established in 1996. The
Performance Program system was designed for our paid-on-call firefighters to be
competitive with our volunteer neighbors, and alleviate the need of a Fire Department
Relief Association. The Performance Program is reviewed annually. The Fire Chief has
recommended a 2% increase to this program, effective January 1, 2014. (Payment is
typically made at year end based on performance as approved by the Fire Chief.)
New Section in Personnel Manual – Police Lieutenant Additional Duty Pay
Upon the request of the Police Chief, a new section is recommended to be added to the
Personnel Manual which allows compensation for Police Lieutenants who accept
additional duty assignments that are not filled by Police Officers or Sergeants.
General comment: Copies of the Compensation Plan are available from the City Clerk.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 4
Title: 2014 Employee Compensation
RESOLUTION NO. 13-____
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING 2014 COMPENSATION
FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES; SETTING THE CITY MANAGER’S SALARY;
CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT
PROGRAM; CONTINUING PERFORMANCE PROGRAM PAY FOR PAID-ON-CALL
FIREFIGHTERS; AND ADDING POLICE LIEUTENANT ADDITIONAL DUTY PAY
POLICY TO THE PERSONNEL MANUAL
WHEREAS, the City Council established and approved, by Resolution, the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of St. Louis Park, and Section VIII-C of such
Plan directs the City Manager to approve the standard adjustment to the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt policies for City employees and has
conferred upon the City Manager the power to establish and administer additional administrative
policies and rules as may be appropriate for the employment practices of the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park:
A. Confirms the City Manager’s decision to implement a standard adjustment of 2%,
effective January 1, 2014 for non-union employees in accordance with the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan.
C. Confirms a salary of $162,245 for the City Manager, not including car allowance. Salary
application must comply with the salary limitations set by statute, therefore PTO applies
to the City Manager’s car allowance of $600 per month. Council also approves an
additional 132.76 hours of PTO for the City Manager in 2014.
D. Approves continuation of participation in the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Association
of MN Benefit Program for 2014, consistent with Resolution 05-150.
E. Approves continuation of the Paid-on-Call Firefighters 2014 Performance Program with a
2% increase, effective January 1, 2014.
Performance Program: Paid-on-Call Firefighters
For 0 – 23 months of service, paid-on-call firefighters are eligible to receive a monthly
amount. After 23 months, they are eligible to receive an annual amount. This amount
may be pro-rated for actual number of months worked. All amounts after the 23 month
timeframe show annual amounts as follows:
Years of Service
2014 Annual
Up to 23 Months
of Service
$153 per month
2 $1,998
3 $2,146
4 $2,309
5 $2,456
6 $2,604
7 $2,753
8 $2,915
9 $3,065
10 $3,212
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 8c) Page 5
Title: 2014 Employee Compensation
F. Approves adding the following language to the Personnel Manual:
6.10 Police Lieutenant Additional Duty Pay (effective 1/1/14 )
A Police Lieutenant who agrees to work an additional duty assignment at the
request of the Police Chief shall be compensated at a rate approved by the City
Manager. The Chief of Police will review this program on an annual basis and
make recommendation to the City Manager. The City Council authorizes the City
Manager to administer this program including setting the rate of pay and
conditions of payment and/or elimination of program. (Resolution 13-xxx)
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 16, 2013
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
11 $3,376
12 $3,537
13 $3,685
14 $3,848
15 $3,995
16 $4,145
17 $4,293
18 $4,455
19 $4,602
20 $4,752
Meeting: City Council
Meeting Date: December 16, 2013
Written Report: 9a
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TITLE: Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action needed at this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council need any additional information at this time?
SUMMARY: On May 20, 2013, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the
Highway 7 and Louisiana Ave Interchange Project to C.S. McCrossan. Construction is ongoing
and is expected to continue through the spring of 2015. The contractor is currently on schedule
for substantial completion in the fall of 2014 and final completion spring of 2015.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project is a City led project with an
estimated total cost of $32 million, this cost includes, construction, public art, administration,
engineering, right of way, and private utility relocation. The construction contract award amount
was $22,295,084.23. At this time, construction is close to 50% complete. The contractor has
been paid $11,281,000 to date. It is anticipated that construction costs will be greater than
awarded; the increase is due to finding more contaminated soils within the project than
estimated. The additional costs due to removing contaminated material are expected to be
around $1.75 million dollars. More information regarding the costs and funding can be found in
the “Discussion” section of the report.
VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Discussion
Communications Plan
Prepared by: Joseph Shamla, Senior Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra M. Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 9a) Page 2
Title: Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue Project Update
DISCUSSION
BUSINESS MEETING: The nearby business owners are invited to attend a weekly business
meeting following the construction meeting. The meeting time is at 1:30 p.m. every Monday in
the construction trailer at the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Louisiana Ave. This meeting is
informal and gives the business owners an opportunity to discuss the project and ask questions.
To date, there has been little attendance at this meeting. In an effort to reach out to more
business owners, staff will be hosting a project update meeting with the business owners in
January. The Council will be copied on the invitation for this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS: Staff has been working on finding the best way to reach out to property
owners and the travelling public. To do this, we have refined the project communications plan in
the last few weeks. We have developed the attached plan to provide consistent communications
on project activities that may cause inconvenience to the public. We are also trying to reach
more people, in order to do this, we have set up a new email service called Constant Contact. It
is a list serve that our customers can use to sign up for weekly updates. Each council member
should now be receiving our weekly updates regarding the project. Staff will continue to work
on communications and make improvements to the plan when needed.
CONTAMINATED SOIL OVERRUN: The project is adjacent to the Reilly Superfund site.
During the design of the project extensive soil borings were done throughout the construction
limits. These were used to determine the location of the contaminated soils and groundwater, so
that we could develop an estimated cost for removals during the project.
The contaminated soil that has been uncovered within the project is more than estimated.
Contaminated soils and groundwater are being found in areas which were not identified by the
soil borings. Our consultant S.E.H. is monitoring the removals and ensuring only the
contaminated soils are removed. The additional cost of removal of the contaminated soils is
estimated to be around $1,750,000.00
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS: The following table represents the current
estimated costs that the City of St. Louis Park is responsible for:
CURRENT ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS
Interchange Construction (includes 10% contingency) $21,106,524.65
MCES Forcemain Construction $3,157,688.00
Public Art Construction $260,400.00
Construction Total $24,524,612.65
Preliminary and Final Design Engineering $2,162,119.12
Public Art - Artist Contract $189,600.00
Construction Engineering (by MnDOT) $1,800,000.00
SEH Consultant Eng'r Support (Const. Eng., RAP admin., CPM schedule) $885,000.00
Undergrounding Power Lines $959,200.00
Right of Way Acquisition Services (appraisals, title work, attorney fees) $75,000.00
Right of Way (Purchasing land and easements, condemnation costs) $1,000,000.00
Total Estimated Project Costs $31,595,531.77
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 9a) Page 3
Title: Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue Project Update
FUNDING SOURCES
Federal (STP) Funds $11,152,054.00
MnDOT Access Management Funds $1,000,000.00
MnDOT Municipal Cooperative Agreement Funds $594,000.00
MnDOT (donated Construction Engineering - in lieu of funds) $1,800,000.00
TED Grant (MnDOT & DEED Program) $3,000,000.00
MCES Funds for Forcemain Work $3,157,688.00
City Funds (20% construction grant match - source HRA Levy) $2,398,000.00
City Funds (Prelim. and Final Design Engineering - source HRA Levy) $3,047,119.12
City Funds (Right of Way - source HRA Levy) $1,075,000.00
City Funds - Water and Sewer Utility Funds $420,842.37
City Funds (Misc. Const. and Eng'r Support - source HRA Levy) $3,950,828.28
$31,595,531.77
The new construction total, $24,524,612.65, includes a 10% contingency over the awarded
amount of $22,295,084.23. At this time, we have already seen a cost increase of $1,750,000 for
contaminated soil removal. This increases the cost of the project to $24,045,084.23, with a 10%
contingency; we still have some room for unexpected costs.
This updated overall estimated cost for the project, $31,595,531.77, is still within the budget
discussed when this project was awarded at the May 20, 2013 ($31,951,684).
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Based on the current project status and progress made to date, the following schedule is
anticipated at this time:
Highway 7, bridge, north ramps, east half of Louisiana Ave December 2013 - May 2014
Southwest and southeast ramps, east half of Louisiana Ave continues June 2014
West half of Louisiana Ave. July 2014 - November 2014
Final Completion June 2015
The interchange will be open to traffic in the fall of 2014. The work in the spring of 2015 will be
completed under traffic.
City Council Meeting of December 16, 2013 (Item No. 9a) Page 4
Title: Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue Project Update
HIGHWAY 7 AND LOUISIANA PROJECT - COMMUNICATION PLAN
Main Contact
All project related questions to be directed to:
Joe Shamla P.E. – Engineering Project Manager
Phone (952) 924-2552 Email – jshamla@stlouispark.org
The purpose of this communication plan is to ensure that project status, road closures, and
anticipated traffic delays for the Highway 7 & Louisiana Avenue Interchange Project are shared
with the public in a timely manner. It is the intention of the city to provide as much notice to the
public as possible to give people enough time to plan their commute around the changes in traffic
due to project activities. This plan is a working document and will be revised when needed to
enhance communication.
1. Web Based
The communication goal is to update people of the project status on a weekly basis. This
notification will be via Facebook, Twitter, the project article located on the city website and
email. This update will be a brief overview of what the contractor is working on for the
week, and any anticipated traffic delays and road closures. Anyone wishing to receive
updates via email can sign up.
2. ParkAlert Notification System
Any road closure which closes lanes in both directions will also be alerted via the city’s
citizen notification system, ParkAlert. Residents are welcome to sign up for the alerts located
in the top right corner of the city’s website: www.stlouispark.org.
3. Advanced Warning Signs
Any road closure which closes lanes in both directions will have advanced warning signs
indicating that the road will be closed and the date of the closure. If a road is already closed,
the advanced warning signs will not be posted until the road reopens.
Format
In addition to the written notice, road closures, lane closures, and other activity that will cause
traffic delays will also include a map to ensure that the location is clearly communicated. The
map will include the following information:
A. Closure Location
B. Start and End Dates
C. Start and End Times
D. Detour (if applicable)