HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/03/05 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
MARCH 5, 2012
6:00 p.m. iPAD TUTORIAL – Council Chambers
6:30 p.m. BOARD & COMMISSION INTERVIEWS – Westwood Room
6:45 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Council Chambers
Discussion Items
1. 6:45 p.m. Recreational Fire Permits and Fees
7:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -- Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes February 6, 2012
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. EDA Vendor Claims
6. Old Business -- None
7. New Business
7a. Authorize Bank Signatories
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing bank signatories for the EDA Checking
Account.
8. Communications
9. Adjournment
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Girl Scout Troop 10586
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Proclamation – St. Louis Park Girl Scout Day, March 12, 2012
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes February 13, 2012
3b. City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2012
Meeting of March 5, 2012
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. Resolution Approving 2012-2013 Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS) Local
#206 Police Officers Labor Agreement
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving a Labor Agreement
between the City and the Police Officers Local #206 bargaining group, establishing
terms and conditions of employment for two years, from 1/1/12 – 12/31/13.
8b. Deferred Compensation Employer Contribution for Non-Union Employees
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving an employer
contribution of $10 per pay period with a minimum employee contribution of $50 per
pay period to a deferred compensation account for benefit-earning non-union
employees effective April 1, 2012.
8c. “Recognition of Marriage” Constitutional Amendment
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution opposing proposed “Recognition
of Marriage” Constitutional Amendment.
8d. Appointments to the SWLRT Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
Recommended Action:
• Motion to reappoint/appoint Robert Tift, Bill James and Mathew Flory as the City of
St. Louis Park’s representatives to the SWLRT Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC);
and,
• Motion to appoint Kathryn Kottke and Claudia Johnston-Madison as the City of St.
Louis Park’s alternates to the SWLRT Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).
9. Communication
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call
the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting.
Meeting of March 5, 2012
City Council Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Minnetonka Terrace Apartments,
subject to conditions recommended by staff.
4b. Motion to waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending the City Charter
pertaining to Civil Penalties, and authorize publication.
4c. •Adopt Resolution identifying the need for Metropolitan Council Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) funding and authorizing an application for grant funds.
•Adopt Resolution identifying the need for Hennepin County TOD funding and
authorizing an application for grant funds.
4d. • Motion to Approve project and Adopt Resolution authorizing entering into a cooperative
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and Soo Line
Railroad Company (Canadian Pacific Railway) for Project No. 2012-1304 (West Lake
Street and Library Lane Railroad Crossing).
• Motion to Approve project and Adopt Resolution authorizing entering into a cooperative
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and Soo Line
Railroad Company (Canadian Pacific Railway) for Project No. 2012-1305 (Alabama
Avenue Railroad Crossing).
4e. Adopt Resolution to approve St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing temporary
signs in the public right-of-way.
4f. Accept a donation from Donna L. Hill in the amount of $50 for youth programs at
Westwood Hills Nature Center.
4g. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims.
4h. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes January 17, 2012.
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular City Council meetings are carried live on Civic TV
cable channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed
live on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for Video on Demand replays. The agenda is posted on Fridays
on the official city bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall and on the text display on Civic TV cable channel 17.
The agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website.
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 1
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution
Ordinance Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE: Recreational Fire Permits and Fees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss a proposed change to how staff issues recreational
fire permits
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Is the City Council comfortable with the changes proposed as to how the Fire Department issues
Recreational Fire Permits?
BACKGROUND:
Staff provided the City Council reports on changes being considered to the Recreational Fire
Permit process on both the 12/12/11 and 2/27/12 Study Sessions. Staff is now ready to
implement these changes.
Currently, city ordinance allows for recreational fire burning by permit, which is administered by
the Fire Department at no cost to the applicant. Recreational permits are good from the date of
issue until December 31st each year.
With the advent and popularity of portable fire pits and other wood burning, smoke producing
appliances over the last decade, more and more annual permits have been requested and the
number of complaints has risen. To combat the increase in complaints, the Fire Department has
increased staff time to thoroughly go over the regulations with each and every permit holder. In
2011 the Fire Department issued 698 recreational fire permits. Below is a chart of permits issued
over the last seven years. As can be seen, the number of permits that have been issued has
increased considerably since 2005:
Year # Permits Issued
2005 270
2006 302
2007 313
2008 470
2009 548
2010 628
2011 698
Since 2008, the Fire Department has responded to 212 complaint calls on recreational fires.
Responding to these complaints is expensive and takes emergency responders away from other
important tasks. Listed below are some examples of concerns and/or complaints on burning we
received that in some cases led to fires being extinguished and, in some cases, permits being
revoked.
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• Burning to close to a structure or property line
• Burning construction materials, garbage, furniture, brush and leaves
• Burning tree stumps with lighter fluid
• Oversized fires
• Fires left unattended
• In 2011 an unattended, unpermitted recreational fire resulted in a neighbor’s garage catching
on fire.
The Fire Department believes that the number of complaints could be substantially reduced by
requiring site drawings, showing the proposed location for the fire pit or appliance on the
property, conducting site inspections to ensure proper setbacks are met, and educating permit
applicants to ensure compliance with State and City fire code regulations. In order to recoup the
cost associated with issuing the permit a $25 permit fee is proposed for a permanent permit. By
issuing a permanent permit the extensive administrative time involved in issuing permits
annually would be reduced significantly. Please note that issuing ongoing permits does not
prohibit the City from revoking permits due to non-compliance.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Charge a $25.00 recreational fire permit fee for a permanent recreational fire permit. The fee
amount was determined based on the property inspection taking approximately 30 minutes, plus
administrative processing and record keeping time. This will reduce future staff time in the
issuing of annual permits and reviewing regulations with permit holders.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable
Attachments: City Code
Proposed 2012 Recreational Burning Permit Application
Prepared by: Cary Smith, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal
Reviewed by: Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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City Code
Sec. 14-73. Prohibited; exemptions.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, burners, open burning and recreational fires
shall be prohibited within the city.
(b) The following open burning is permitted within the city, subject to the requirements of
this section, by permit only:
(1) Recreational fires.
(2) Non-recreational open burning.
Exemption to conduct fires under this section does not excuse a person from the
consequences, damages or injuries which may result therefrom nor does it exempt any person
from regulations promulgated by the state pollution control agency or any other governmental
unit exercising jurisdiction in matters of pollution or fire hazard regulation.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 14-74. Recreational fires.
Recreational fires shall be conducted in accordance with article 11 of the state uniform fire
code, and as specified within the city recreational fire permit application.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 14-75. Burning permit required.
No person shall start or allow any open burning on any property in the city, including camp
fires and recreational fires, without first having obtained an open burning permit.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 14-76. Application and fees.
Open burning permits shall be obtained by making application on a form issued by the city
and by paying the permit fee established from time to time by resolution of the city council. The
fire chief shall have the authority to waive the fee required under this section if the fire chief
deems issuance of the permit to be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of the city or to enable the regeneration of vegetation.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 14-77. Revocation of open burning permit.
The open burning permit is subject to revocation at the discretion of a department of natural
resources forest/conservation officer, the city fire chief or the city fire warden. Reasons for
revocation include, but are not limited to, a fire hazard existing or developing during the course
of the burn, any of the conditions of the permit being violated during the course of the burn,
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pollution or nuisance conditions developing during the course of the burn, or a fire smoldering
with no flame present.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 14-78. Burning or air quality alert.
No open burning will be permitted when the city or department of natural resources has
officially declared a burning ban due to potential hazardous fire conditions or when the state
pollution control agency (MPCA) has declared an air quality alert.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 14-79. Rules adopted by reference.
M.S.A. §§ 88.01--88.22 are adopted by reference and made a part of this article as if fully set
forth in this section.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 14-80. Penalty for violation of article.
Any person violating any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 2180-00, § 1(8-212), 11-6-2000)
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1) Prior to the permit being issued, an inspection of the fire site or fire receptacle must be
completed and approved by the St. Louis Park Fire Department. Inspections will be conducted
within five (5) business days of receipt of permit application. Inspections will be typically take
place Monday–Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and you need not be present
unless you need to provide access to the area where the recreational fire will be located.
Please include a drawing on the back of this sheet (on the grid) of the fire site location and
distances from buildings, decks, property line, etc.
2) The fee for a recreational fire permit is $25.00. The fee is non-refundable should the permit
request be denied.
3) This permit will serve as a permanent permit and is not required to be renewed annually,
but may be rescinded or cancelled by the St. Louis Park Fire Department at any time. Permit is
non-transferable.
4) Recreational fire sites include in-ground or above ground pits, fire rings, portable fire pits,
bowls, chimneas and other approved wood burning devices. Natural gas or propane devices do
not require a permit. Outdoor fireplaces as defined by the Minnesota State Building Code
require a building permit prior to installation, but do not require a recreational burning permit.
5) The hours for recreational fires are 11AM–10PM on Sunday thru Thursday and 11AM–midnight on
Friday & Saturday.
6) Fires shall be 3 feet or less in diameter and 3 feet or less in height. Fires shall be contained
within a fire ring, pit or similar device constructed for such use.
7) State Fire Code states that fires shall not be located within 25 feet of any structure (including
house, garage, decks, sheds, etc.) and shall not be located within 10 feet of the property line.
The area within a 5 foot radius and directly above the fire shall be clear of combustible
materials.
8) The wood to be burned shall be clean, non-treated wood at least 1” in diameter and produce
little detectable smoke or odor. Flammable or combustible liquids, yard waste (branches, twigs,
sticks, leaves or grass), garbage, recycling, plastic, furniture, construction materials or treated
wood shall not be burned or used as starting materials.
9) Fire extinguishing equipment shall be readily available at all times. This may be a fire
extinguisher with a minimum of a 2A rating, garden hose or other equipment designed for such
use.
10) The prevailing winds shall be away from nearby residences and shall be 10 MPH or less.
11) The fire shall be attended at all times by at least one responsible person 18 years of age or
older.
12) Recreational fires are prohibited when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has
declared a burning ban or the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality
alert.
13) The Fire Chief or designee is authorized to order recreational fires immediately discontinued if
the smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding properties or that the fire
constitutes a hazardous condition. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
14) If the permit is revoked for any reason, a new application and associated fee will not be
accepted for one full year.
Instructions: Please complete the information below and sign the application. Please include a
drawing on the back of this sheet (on the grid) of the fire site location and distances from buildings,
decks, sheds, property line, etc. You may mail or drop off the application, along with a check made
payable to City of St. Louis Park for $25.00 (non-refundable) to City Hall at the address above.
Upon receipt of your application we will inspect your property and issue approved permits within five
(5) business days. If you are home during our inspection, we will leave the signed permit with you,
otherwise, you will be notified that your permit is ready and available to be picked up during normal
St. Louis Park Fire Department
5005 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-924-2595
Permit application available at City Hall or online at slpfire.org
Permit # 1___- _________
Recreational Fire Application and Permit
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business hours. Please check this box if you wish to be present during the inspection and we will contact
you to make an appointment.
Are you the Owner or Renter of this property? Property Owner confirmed in LOGIS Yes No
If you are a renter, please have the property owner sign our permission letter form and include it with the
application.
Property Owner or Renter Name: _________________________________________________________
Person filling out this application must use their name - Please print legibly
Address_____________________________________ St. Louis Park, MN Zip Code _______________
Email __________________________________________ Phone#________________________________
I, the undersigned, a legal adult 18 years of age or older, understand this permit does not release me
of any liability for damages that may result from a recreational fire. A person without a permit or
in violation of any provision of the permit is subject to a Civil Penalty fine of $50.00 and/or guilty
of a misdemeanor under the City of St. Louis Park Ordinance Section 14-80. A misdemeanor
means a crime for which a sentence of not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000, or
both, may be imposed.
Applicant Signature_______________________________________ Date__________________________
Fire Department Representative________________________ Date________________________
Copies: White – Fire Department Applicant - Yellow PERMIT NOT VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE FROM FIRE DEPT. REPRESENTATIVE
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
1. Call to Order
President Santa called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Sue Santa, Steve Hallfin, Jeff Jacobs, Anne Mavity, Julia
Ross, Susan Sanger, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Director of Community Development (Mr.
Locke), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Hughes).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. EDA Meeting Minutes January 17, 2012
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. Reports
5a. Economic Development Authority Vendor Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Sanger, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to accept for
filing Vendor Claims for the period December 31, 2011, through January 27, 2012.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business
7a. Sixth Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract with Union Land II LLC,
et al. EDA Resolution No. 12-03
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and advised that the Sixth Amendment to the
Redevelopment Contract will allow the final two elements of the Hoigaard Village
project to move forward. He advised that the Adagio building’s revised unit mix includes
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Subject: EDA Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2012
42 one bedroom units, 42 one bedroom + den units, and 16 two bedroom units and that
Medley Row will include 22 rental town homes. He noted that the Adagio and Medley
Row buildings will be constructed such that the units can be converted to “for-sale”
housing when market conditions improve. He indicated that construction will commence
by July 1, 2012, and will be completed by the end of 2013. He stated that under the
proposed Amendment the developer would be allowed to lease the Harmony Vista
building until such time that the market for owner-occupied units has recovered and the
developer is able to sell the units. He added that the developer agrees to endeavor to sell
all the units at the earliest opportunity that sales are economically feasible.
Commissioner Sanger stated that while she has been critical of the unit mix in the past,
she will reluctantly support this because she felt it was important to get this project
completed. She added she hoped that the project could proceed without further delays or
requests for extensions by the developer.
Commissioner Mavity expressed thanks to City staff and the developer for their work on
this project and hoped that the project could proceed without further delay.
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to approve
EDA Resolution No. 12-03 Approving a Sixth Amendment to the Contract for Private
Redevelopment by and between the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and
Union Land II LLC, et al.
The motion passed 7-0.
7b. Public Hearing and EDA Resolution Approving the Purchase and
Redevelopment Contract between the EDA and Ellipse II LLC (Bader
Development). EDA Resolution No. 12-04
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and explained that Bader Development proposes to
purchase the former American Inn site for a purchase price of $810,000, remove the
existing contamination on the property, and construct the second phase to the Ellipse on
Excelsior redevelopment next door. The project would be a five-story upscale apartment
building called “e2”. It would include 58 market rate units and underground structured
parking. He stated the current market value of the property is less than $900,000 and
upon redevelopment, the property will have an assessed value of approximately $6.4
million in 2014. He advised that Bader Development has requested $700,000 in TIF
assistance and noted the e2 project is an expensive project to construct and would not be
feasible without financial assistance. He stated the current estimate to remediate the
property in conformance with MPCA standards is approximately $1.1 million and the
developer has requested funding to offset a portion of the construction costs of the
underground structured parking, estimated to be in excess of $2 million. He indicated
that $700,000 in pay-as-you-go tax increment assistance will be provided and the
developer’s request is considered reasonable given the complexity and total value of the
project. He indicated that the EDA partnered with Bader Development in preparing grant
applications to help fund the environmental clean-up and grants totaling $821,690 were
recently awarded to the project. He added the EDA and Bader Development will also
pursue a grant from the Metropolitan Council as part of its Transit Oriented Development
(TOD) program which could be applied to e2’s underground storm water management
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Subject: EDA Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2012
and removal of non-structural supporting soils on the property. He indicated that funds
awarded under the TOD grant would be used to reduce the principal amount of TIF
assistance provided the contamination clean-up costs do not exceed estimates.
President Santa opened the public hearing.
Mr. Robb Bader, 3900 Excelsior Boulevard, expressed his thanks to the EDA and the
City for having the foresight to buy this property and making it possible for his company
to pursue the project.
President Santa closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ross requested further information regarding the timeframe for clean-up
of the site and commencement of construction.
Mr. Hunt explained that clean-up of the site will likely take approximately one month and
consists of digging out the contaminated soils, separating the clean soil from the
contaminated soil, and shipping contaminated soils off site. He indicated that clean-up of
the site is included in the overall project timeline.
Commissioner Spano asked if the grants and TIF assistance would be sufficient to cover
all clean-up costs.
Mr. Hunt stated that roughly half of the TIF assistance had been allocated to
contamination clean-up and half toward the structured parking and that some flexibility
had been built into the TIF assistance in the event there were additional contamination
costs.
Mr. Bader indicated they did more extensive testing on this site and more soil borings
were done to determine the level of contamination.
Commissioner Mavity stated she was delighted to see this project move forward. She
reiterated her request that the developer continue to work with the neighborhood on
parking issues, both during construction and after completion of the project.
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity, seconded by Commissioner Ross, to approve
EDA Resolution No. 12-04 Approving a Purchase and Redevelopment Contract with
Ellipse II LLC and the Conveyance of Certain Land in Connection Therewith.
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Secretary President
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 5a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Vendor Claims
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
EDA Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period January 28, 2012 through February 24,
2012.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Finance Department prepares this report for council’s review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: EDA Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
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1Page -Council Check Summary
2/24/2012 -1/28/2012
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
448.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAPA
448.00
361.00BELTLINE LRT STATION PLANNINGBARR ENGINEERING CO
361.00
1,021.25DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
1,021.25
324.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TRAININGCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
780.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,104.00
731.00WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
475.00ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
256.00TRUNK HWY 7 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00HOIGAARD VILLAGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,287.00
10,000.00HRA LEVY G&A LEGAL SERVICESFRANZEN & ASSOCIATES LLC
10,000.00
10,171.05TRUNK HWY 7 G&A TAX INCREMENTSHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
12,683.04DEVELOPMENT - EDA BALANCE SHEE DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
4,617.60DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES
27,471.69
1,214.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICHLB TAUTGES REDPATH LTD
1,214.00
2,861.75DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC
2,861.75
549.00HSTI G&A LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN
37.77DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
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2Page -Council Check Summary
2/24/2012 -1/28/2012
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
586.77
3,000.00HRA LEVY G&A LEGAL SERVICESLOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP
3,000.00
9.18DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
9.18
Report Totals 53,364.64
EDA Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 5a)
Subject: EDA Vendor Claims Page 3
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 7a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Authorize Bank Signatories.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing bank signatories for the EDA Checking Account.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS:
Does the Economic Development Authority concur with the list of bank signatories for the
Citizens Bank EDA Checking Account?
BACKGROUND:
The EDA has a checking account at Citizens Independent Bank in St. Louis Park. This account
is used for all EDA vendor payments. The EDA Bylaws state that the signatures of the EDA
President and the Executive Director are required on EDA checks.
Banking procedures require approval by resolution and certified copies of minutes when adding
or removing a signer from a bank account. It is necessary at this time to update the EDA bank
signatories to add Sue Santa, EDA Board President, as a check signer and remove Phil
Finkelstein, former EDA Board President.
The following signatories are recommended for the EDA account:
EDA Checking Account
Thomas Harmening* Executive Director
Sue Santa* EDA President
Brian Swanson** Controller
Steven Heintz** Finance Supervisor
* Check signer as required by EDA Bylaws
**Secondary authority
Staff will request authorization from the Economic Development Authority at any point in time
when a signer needs to be added or removed from this account via resolution to ensure inclusion
in minutes to meet the banking requirements.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The action recommended will ensure that the Economic Development Authority is compliant with
banking and audit requirements by updating bank signatory information for the bank account.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable
Attachments: Resolution Authorizing Bank Signatories
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director
EDA Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
Subject: Authorize Bank Signatories
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 12 - ____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANK SIGNATORIES
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of St. Louis Park has an account at
Citizens Independent Bank; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update the current bank signatories;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority:
1. Approval is hereby given to authorize the following bank signatories on the Citizens
Independent Bank Economic Development Authority Checking Account.
EDA Checking Account
Thomas Harmening* Executive Director
Sue Santa* EDA President
Brian Swanson** Controller
Steven Heintz** Finance Supervisor
*Check signer as required by EDA Bylaws
**Secondary authority
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development Authority
March 5, 2012
Executive Director President
Attest:
Secretary
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 2a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other: Proclamation
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Proclamation – St. Louis Park Girl Scout Day, March 12, 2012.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Mayor is asked to read and present a Proclamation designating March 12, 2012 as St. Louis
Park Girl Scout Day in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary Day of Girl Scouting in the USA.
Troop Leader Betty Shaw and members of Troop 10586 will be present to lead the Pledge of
Allegiance at the open of the City Council Meeting and receive the Proclamation from the
Mayor.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Girl Scouting was established on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Therefore, 2012 marks
the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. In honor of this occasion the attached resolution
proclaims March 12, 2012 as St. Louis Park Girl Scout Day. St. Louis Park has about 30 Girl
Scout troops, with almost 300 girls and volunteers, and is one of the most active service units in
the Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley Council;
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
This proclamation reinforces our St. Louis Park Vision area of being a connected and engaged
community.
Attachments: Proclamation – St. Louis Park Girl Scout Day – March 12, 2012
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Proclamation – St. Louis Park Girl Scout Day, March 12, 2012
PROCLAMATION
St. Louis Park Girl Scout Day
March 12, 2012
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting was established on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia by
Juliet Lowe;
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting in the USA is now celebrating its 100th Anniversary;
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park has about 30 Girl Scout troops with almost 300 girls and
volunteers and is one of the most active service units in the Minnesota and Wisconsin River
Valley Council;
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting teaches girls confidence, character and critical thinking;
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts give thousands of hours of service to the St Louis Park
community;
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is proud of its youth and what these Girls Scout
are learning and doing;
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park wishes its Girl Scouts Happy Birthday and great
success for its future;
NOW THEREFORE, the City of St. Louis Park through its City Council hereby
declares March 12, 2012, ST LOUIS PARK GIRL SCOUT DAY.
WHEREFORE, I set my hand and cause
the Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park
to be affixed this 5th day of March, 2012
_________________________________
Jeffrey W. Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
The meeting convened at 6:35 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia
Ross, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human
Resources (Ms. Deno), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Director of Community Development (Mr.
Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), City Engineer (Mr. Brink), Director of
Public Works (Mr. Rardin), Public Works Coordinator (Mr. Merkley), Public Works
Administrative Specialist (Ms. Hansen), Solid Waste Inspector (Mr. Bredenberg), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Marie Cote (SRF Consulting Group) and Craig Vaughn (SRF Consulting Group).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – February 27, 2012
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed study session agenda for February 27, 2012.
2. 2012 Liquor Licensees – Food vs. Liquor Sales
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised that two of the City’s 52 liquor license renewal
applications did not meet the ordinance requirement of at least 50% of gross receipts attributable
to the sale of food. She indicated Park Tavern reported total yearly food sales of 49.8% and
Toby Keith’s reported 41%. She noted that Toby Keith’s has been on probation since March,
2011 and their monthly percentages have increased from 29% in January, 2011 to 48% in
August, 2011.
Councilmember Mavity stated that both Park Tavern and Toby Keith’s are thriving businesses,
and it is important for the City to support these businesses. She acknowledged that Toby Keith’s
is making progress toward meeting the ordinance requirement, and Council can continue Toby
Keith’s probationary status, but was concerned that the City is not using all the tools available to
enforce its ordinance requirement, including imposing a civil fine. She asked if the City has
imposed a civil fine on any of its liquor licensees in the past.
Ms. Stroth replied that licensees who have not met the 50% food sales requirement are placed on
probation, and that the City has never imposed a civil fine for this type of violation.
Councilmember Santa stated that Toby Keith’s is under new management, and the business
continues to come closer to compliance with the City’s ordinance. She added she was open to
giving Toby Keith’s an opportunity to continue that growth to meet the 50% requirement.
Councilmember Hallfin suggested that the City’s rationale with respect to its food/liquor ratio
requirements in the ordinance be added to a future study session agenda.
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Mr. Phil Weber, Park Tavern, explained there was a mix-up in the bowling and food numbers
which resulted in food sales being incorrectly reported. He stated the only place in the City that
has affected Park Tavern is Toby Keith’s and both businesses are nighttime businesses which
will have a difficult time meeting the 50% requirement given the nature of their business.
Mr. Matt Sutton, Toby Keith’s General Manager, indicated the upward trend in food sales with
the most recent food sales percentage reported at 48%. He stated that they are working hard to
make Toby Keith’s a more family friendly place and to make sure patrons know they are a
restaurant for 12 hours every day. He added that Toby Keith’s is committed to increasing its
food sales percentages and takes this matter very seriously.
Councilmember Ross agreed that Toby Keith’s has shown significant improvement in its food
sales and was amenable to extending their probation period for six months. She agreed that
Council needs to have a discussion about its liquor license ordinance requirements.
Councilmember Spano stated he was open to extending the probationary period for Toby
Keith’s.
Councilmember Hallfin did not feel the City should put Park Tavern on probation because they
are only .2% below the City’s 50% requirement.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested further information about Park Tavern’s accounting errors.
She also asked if Park Tavern should be given an opportunity to submit corrected data.
Ms. Deno advised that Council will be asked to take action on these liquor licenses at its
February 21st meeting; as a result, Council can either direct staff to round the 49.8% food sale
figure for Park Tavern to whole numbers, which will result in Park Tavern being in compliance,
or Council can allow Park Tavern to submit corrected data showing that it meets the 50%
requirement, or Council can place Park Tavern on probation.
Mr. Weber, Park Tavern, stated that he will contact his accounting staff tomorrow and submit
corrected data to the City as soon as possible.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger felt that Park Tavern should not be punished for a mathematical error,
and if corrected data is not submitted by Wednesday, then Park Tavern should go on probation
for six months. She stated that Toby Keith’s has been on probation for a year and is still not in
compliance even though progress has been made. She felt the probation for Toby Keith’s should
be one year with a civil fine. She added that there needs to be escalating consequences for
failure to meet the City’s ordinance requirements.
Councilmember Mavity agreed that Park Tavern should be given an opportunity to submit
corrected data and if it cannot submit the data by Wednesday, then the City should go by the
letter of the ordinance and place Park Tavern on probationary status for six months. She stated
that while she appreciates the progress being made by Toby Keith’s, she preferred to continue
Toby Keith’s probation and add a delayed fine of $1,000 which would be imposed if they are not
in compliance within a set time period.
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It was the consensus of the City Council to agree with the conditions proposed by staff for
renewal of the Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar liquor license. It was also the consensus of the City
Council to agree with the conditions proposed by staff for renewal of the Park Tavern liquor
license, unless corrected data is submitted by Park Tavern showing they met the City’s 50%
requirement for food sales.
It was also the consensus of the City Council to discuss the existing liquor license ordinance
requirements at a future study session meeting.
3. Beltline LRT Station Area Circulation Issues
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and introduced Marie Cote from SRF. She indicated
that SRF has prepared three concepts for consideration by Council and noted that some of the
elements contained in the concepts are interchangeable and not exclusive of each other,
particularly as it relates to Concepts A and B.
Ms. Cote discussed Concept A and stated one of the challenges under the existing conditions is
that Beltline Boulevard represents a main spine through the area for all cars, pedestrians, and
transit. She explained that Concept A includes a north-south connection west of the water tower
area and another north-south connection on the east side, a grade separated crossing at Beltline,
and changes to the frontage road. She noted that Beltline Boulevard and Minnetonka Boulevard
are also shown as a possible three-lane design which would make the roadways wider for trails
and sidewalks.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger questioned how a three-lane design on Minnetonka Boulevard instead of
the current four-lane design would help traffic circulation in the area near the light rail station.
She added that Ottawa Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and CSAH 25 needs to be
expanded.
Ms. Cote explained that the concept proposes to make this area more pedestrian friendly and to
calm down the roadway to provide more space for other modes of transportation, including
pedestrians and bicycles. She noted that Ottawa Avenue has been identified as needing further
review to address the challenges on that roadway. She then reviewed Concept B, stating that this
concept includes moving the frontage road into a “backage” road and narrowing CSAH 25 into a
boulevard more like Excelsior Boulevard and shifting it slightly to the north, creating a larger
area for redevelopment opportunities. She stated Concept B also extends Park Glen to France
Avenue and connects France Avenue to CSAH 25. She added that another north-south
connection that crosses over CSAH 25 has been included on the west side, east of Highway 100.
Councilmember Mavity indicated that one of the key issues in this area relates to the north-south
connections which were identified by Council as a priority. She stated the most recent design for
Highway 100 had the proposed frontage road on the east side of 100 taken off the table and
Council was told the circulation issues would be addressed. She stated she felt a little misled
related to the Highway 100 conversations because the north-south connections have not been
addressed at all. She indicated that Council has identified single family homes as a priority and
expressed concern that if Ottawa is widened, it will encroach onto the homes along Ottawa. She
added that Ottawa is completely inadequate to handle traffic and felt it was shortsighted to use
Ottawa as a connector. She also expressed concern regarding France Avenue and stated this area
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is already seeing encroachment with the Ellipse and e2 developments. She stated any expansion
of France Avenue would completely decimate this small area of homes and would change the
character of the area. She indicated that it would make sense to open up France Avenue to the
north and then 32nd Street to the east where Park Glen meets France and added it will be
important to make sure there is good coordination with the County and City of Minneapolis. She
stated a lot of issues have been raised and it will be critical to involve residents in the decision-
making process. She suggested that the City convene a subgroup on traffic to obtain input and to
fully understand how these options impacts people.
Ms. McMonigal advised that staff did not want to go through any significant public process until
more direction is obtained from Council on which options to pursue. She indicated that the
traffic engineers will continue to study Ottawa to determine how to increase capacity and safety
without widening the roadway. She explained that with respect to Highway 100, the frontage
road was taken out when Mn/DOT performed the value engineering because exiting onto
Minnetonka Boulevard would result in cleaner movement, would be less costly, and have less
impact on properties. She added the frontage road did not solve any other issues other than
providing an exit to Minnetonka Boulevard.
Ms. Cote stated they reviewed these areas to see how they can be developed and have better
uses, including better north-south connections without relying entirely on Beltline. She agreed
that the challenges associated with Ottawa cannot be ignored and they will need to revisit Ottawa
Avenue to see how the space is used and how it can work better to connect to CSAH 25.
Councilmember Mavity indicated she felt that Concept B was generally more preferable than the
other concepts. She stated the idea of opening up France Avenue to the south should be taken
off the table for discussion since this is not a viable connection.
Mr. Harmening stated that the City has talked about extending France Avenue to the north in the
past and acknowledged that this is a highly sensitive topic. He indicated that having light rail in
this area is going to change the game in this part of the City and it will be important for the City
to understand and know where it wants transportation linkages in this area.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger shared Councilmember Mavity’s concerns about France Avenue. She
requested further clarification regarding the frontage road for Highway 100.
Mr. Rardin stated he did not feel there could be a ramp and a frontage road on the east side of
100 unless the City was willing to take homes. He added he did not think it was feasible to have
a frontage road so close to the east end of the bridge and felt it would be better to go several
hundred feet to the east.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated it would be useful in this discussion to understand what is being
planned for the light rail station and how many parking spaces are expected.
Ms. McMonigal stated this has not been finalized yet and added one of the goals is to make it
easy to walk and bike and bus to the light rail station.
Councilmember Santa stated if the Met Council is thinking about using collector buses with
parking nodes further away, it will be important to understand where those parking nodes will be
located and how people will get there.
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Councilmember Mavity strongly urged the City to explore extending Park Glen to 32nd Street as
a way to address some of the circulation issues without having a decimating impact on the single
family neighborhood.
Councilmember Santa stated she would like to see more detail with respect to the north frontage
road closing and relocation of the south frontage road and felt this was worth exploring further.
Councilmember Ross stated she was more comfortable with closing the north side of the frontage
road because there are more outlets to access Minnetonka Boulevard on the north side than on
the south side. She added she would need more information before making a definitive decision.
Councilmember Spano stated Council has indicated it does not like the north-south Ottawa
connection, it does not like extending France Avenue, it is interested in a connection at Raleigh,
and it is interested in a connection at Inglewood. He felt those are key pieces for Council to
make a well-informed decision.
It was the consensus of the City Council to further explore the concepts for improving circulation
in the future Beltline Station area. It was also the consensus of the City Council that Ottawa
Avenue is not a viable option for a north-south connection unless significant improvements are
made. It was also the consensus of the City Council that a France Avenue connection should not
be pursued and other alternatives should be addressed, including a possible extension of 32nd
Street.
Ms. McMonigal stated that further information will be presented to Council, including
information regarding the public process, in the next two to three months.
4. Highway 7/Wooddale Interchange and Beltline Blvd. Traffic and Trail Improvement
Options
Discussion regarding Wooddale Avenue:
Mr. Brink presented the staff report and introduced Craig Vaughn from SRF. He stated proposed
changes to the Wooddale crossing include extending the center median to increase visibility,
eliminate confusion, and decrease the distance across traffic that people have to cross. He
indicated one option is to extend the median up to the crosswalk which would provide more
refuge and tie with the other recommendation of restriping the roadway to a three lane roadway.
This would eliminate one lane of traffic, slow down the traffic, and provide room for a refuge.
He advised that this proposal was reviewed with Mn/DOT and the City is waiting for a final
response from Mn/DOT on this proposal. He advised that part of the restriping plan includes
moving the crosswalk stripes at the ramps to increase visibility. He added that one of the other
options includes the installation of in-pavement lighting to make the area more visible.
Councilmember Spano asked if it was possible for Mn/DOT to shave part of the concrete wall
and angle it to allow better visibility.
Mr. Vaughn explained that this is a structural component of the bridge and cannot be shaved.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger felt that extending the median to the crosswalk made sense so people can
get halfway across, but felt it should include raised concrete to add some safety there.
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Mr. Vaughn explained that a raised median would limit turning movements for trucks in the area
and recommended using flush concrete pavement as an alternative instead of a raised median.
He advised that the concrete pavement would alert drivers that the color of the pavement has
changed and would draw the driver’s attention, creating the feel of a median without obstructing
vehicular movement.
It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with the four implementation measures
proposed for Wooddale Avenue.
Discussion regarding Beltline Boulevard:
Mr. Brink explained that installation of a striped pedestrian crosswalk at Beltline is not
recommended because national studies and experience show that a four-lane road is typically
less safe with these markings. If a striped crosswalk were to be installed, he recommended that
in-pavement lighting, similar to Wooddale Avenue, be put in place to make the crossing more
visible.
Mr. Vaughn indicated that installation of an advance stop bar is not recommended with the in-
pavement lighting because of the close proximity to the railroad tracks.
Councilmember Mavity asked if signage to drivers, particularly coming to the south, could be
added telling drivers not to stop on the tracks. She stated that people do not know what the rules
are because of a lack of consistency.
Mr. Vaughn stated this type of signage could create a conflict because it would tell drivers to
stop for people in the crossing but in case of a train, do not stop on the tracks. He felt it was
better to err on the side of letting the laws dictate that drivers stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk
perpendicular to the roadway and to not sign it or put a stop bar in this location. He added it is
their professional opinion that the crossing should not be striped.
Councilmembers Spano, Hallfin, and Santa agreed with the professional opinion of SRF
Consulting to not stripe the crosswalk in this location.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger and Councilmembers Mavity and Ross were in favor of striping the
crosswalk in this location.
Councilmember Spano stated Council wants the safest crossings for vehicles and pedestrians and
has hired consultants to provide a professional opinion which does not recommend crosswalk
markings at this location.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated people are complaining about the lack of safety and confusion at
this crossing and she felt it was the City’s obligation to try something to make this location safer
and less confusing.
Councilmember Mavity stated that the markings at this location are not adequate and requested
that staff bring back something for consideration by Council to address the concerns that have
been raised.
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Councilmember Ross stated that the primary issue is safety for pedestrians and vehicles and
requested that further discussion take place regarding education of drivers and pedestrians.
Councilmember Hallfin agreed and felt that the area needs to have increased signage for both
drivers and pedestrians.
Mr. Vaughn presented an alternative being implemented in the City of Mound using trail
chicanes. He stated that chicanes are incorporated in the best practices by Three Rivers Park
District on crosswalks and are used to slow the speed of a trail user so that as they approach an
intersection, they are forced to make a turning movement which overemphasizes eye contact
with traffic. He stated that this is an alternative that could be done on both sides of the Beltline
crossing and presented a drawing showing potential chicane alignment.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to investigate construction of a trail
chicane on Beltline Boulevard and provide Council with cost estimates.
5. Solid Waste Collection Program and Services
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and introduced Scott Merkley, Shannon Hansen, and Jason
Bredenberg.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated that the first policy question related to being a leader in the
industry will drive the rest of the discussion, including possible changes to the current solid
waste program and whether changes are needed to the purpose, goals and objectives for the solid
waste program.
Council discussed recycling and/or banning of plastic bags, CFL bulbs, and Styrofoam.
Councilmember Mavity noted there are cities like San Francisco that have banned plastic bags
and part of this process will include learning from other cities.
Mr. Rardin agreed and suggested that staff review best practices and bring information to
Council for further discussion. He stated that Mr. Bredenberg suggested having a requirement
that all construction debris from remodeling projects be recycled.
Councilmember Mavity stated that one area of particular concern is water and urged the City to
ban plastic water bottles and make sure all City parks have drinking fountains.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated it will be important to discuss the idea of incentives for people to
recycle versus throwing items in the garbage. She added that the City should have a system for
rewarding people with very little garbage and this will serve to encourage people to recycle more
and throw away less.
Councilmember Santa stated that what makes the City #1 will include increased education,
making it easy for people to recycle, and getting the message out to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested further data to address the question of how much stuff
collected in the name of recycling gets thrown into the landfill. She added it was her
understanding that more items get thrown into the trash with the single sort system.
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Councilmember Hallfin indicated that increased plastics recycling was the most important thing
mentioned by residents and staff is working on that. He stated that Council discussed the
formation of an environmental or sustainability task force and felt that plastics recycling was a
perfect subject to be addressed by this task force.
Councilmember Spano stated he felt Council’s focus should include scope (what are residents
recycling); frequency (how often are residents recycling); who is recycling; incenting residents,
businesses, and the School District to recycle more; and finally, how to incent change.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated she did not favor the City getting into hazardous waste collection,
but would like to find convenient ways to dispose of hazardous waste and electronic waste in an
environmentally friendly manner.
6. Police Advisory Commission (PAC) 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Plan
7. Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Work Plan
8. Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) 2011 Annual Report
9. 2011 Housing Authority Annual Report
Mr. Harmening presented the staff reports and annual reports for the PAC, HRC, BOZA, and
Housing Authority.
Councilmember Santa stated she felt Council should meet with BOZA given the recent Supreme
Court ruling on variances.
Councilmember Mavity stated the Planning Commission should be invited to attend the meeting
with BOZA.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested that Council have a discussion regarding the role of PAC and
HRC and whether the two commissions should be consolidated.
Councilmember Spano stated he would not feel comfortable taking action to dissolve a
commission when he has not had an opportunity to understand their work or meet with them.
Councilmember Spano suggested that the HRC talk about the possible Constitutional amendment
on same sex marriage and whether the City wants to make a statement on this issue. He added
there are a number of opportunities for a human rights commission to weigh in on related to
equity in the community.
Councilmember Ross felt that a bigger issue for the HRC was the voter ID amendment and its
impact on residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated this raises a larger question about the degree to which a human
rights commission should be politicized and to what degree a human rights commission should
be more focused on individual rights and access versus more global human rights issues. She
added the City needs to be careful about how politicized its Human Rights Commission
becomes.
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It was the consensus of the City Council to meet with the PAC, HRC, BOZA, and Housing
Authority to discuss their annual reports and work plans.
10. Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening advised the City has been asked to adopt a resolution supporting the $25 million
in the Governor’s bonding bill for SWLRT and this resolution will be included on the February
21st agenda. He presented a list of the various boards and committees on which councilmembers
currently serve and asked Council to provide staff with corrections and/or additions. He noted
the redistricting report in the agenda and asked Council to provide their input and/or preferences
to him or Ms. Stroth.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated she received a request from the League of Women Voters to have
the Mayor introduce staff or to have staff introduce themselves when presenting at City Council
meetings.
The meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
11. Redistricting Update
12. Community Energy Services (CES)/Green Remodeling Home Improvement Program
13. Concussion Awareness Program
14. December 2011 Monthly Financial Report
15. 2012-2013 Wellness Incentive Policy
16. 2011 Solid Waste Annual Report
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Susan Sanger, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Assistant
Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Planner (Mr. Fulton), Housing Programs Coordinator
(Ms. Larsen), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations - None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2012
Councilmember Santa requested that the fourth paragraph on page 3 be clarified to state
“Councilmember Santa asked if ING is providing services or benefits to the City and
advised that her employer is ING and asked if her employment which would present a
conflict of interest as it relates to the City’s contracts.”
Councilmember Ross requested that a paragraph be added on page 3 that states
“Councilmember Ross asked if the City offers short term disability to its employees
before long term disability kicks in.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
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4a. Adopt Resolution No. 12-028 approving on-sale intoxicating and Sunday Liquor
License Renewal for Park Tavern Lounge & Lanes for the license term of March
1, 2012 through March 1, 2013; and Resolution approving on-sale intoxicating
and Sunday Liquor License Renewal for Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill for
the license term of March 1, 2012 through March 1, 2013 with the condition that
the licensee will be put on a probationary status for 6 months.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 12-029 approving a Wellness Incentive Program for
benefit earning staff for 2012-2013.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 12-030 electing not to waive the statutory tort limits for
liability insurance.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 12-031 which supports the Metropolitan Council’s
Bonding Request for the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project.
4e. Approve for Filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes June 8, 2011.
4f. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes December 14, 2011.
4g. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of
all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing – Liquor License for Doubletree Park Place Hotel
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised that IVC WHH Minneapolis, LLC, dba
Doubletree Park Place Hotel, has made application for an on-sale intoxicating liquor
license with Sunday sales currently under operation at the Doubletree Park Place Hotel.
She stated the new ownership will be taking over the current Doubletree Hotel but the
establishment’s name and general manager will remain the same.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
approve an on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales to IVC WHH
Minneapolis, LLC, dba Doubletree Park Place Hotel located at 1500 Park Place
Boulevard for the license term of March 1, 2012, through March 1, 2013.
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting a Charter Amendment Pertaining
to Civil Penalties
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and proposed ordinance change to implement an
administrative penalties system. He explained that the Charter Commission met on
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December 6th and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the
amendment. He stated the Charter amendment would create a process for the enabling
authority to issue civil penalties and authorize a process to impose civil penalties. He
indicated the amendment will also impose additional fines to cover the City’s
administrative and legal costs. He reviewed next steps and stated that staff will provide a
summary of the process to Council prior to formal action in June.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Mavity asked if any staffing changes or additional staff will be required
to implement the proposed Ordinance amendment.
Mr. Morrison replied that no additional staff will be required to implement the
Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park City Charter Concerning Civil
Penalties.
Councilmember Spano requested further information regarding the process for
implementing the Charter amendment and requested a copy of the draft ordinance.
Mr. Morrison explained that staff is currently working on the ordinance and intends to
bring the proposed ordinance to Council in May and to review the entire process with
Council at that time. He added that any questions regarding the proposed amendment can
be directed to staff at any time.
The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Public Hearing to Consider Allocation of 2012 Grant Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
Resolution No. 12-032
Ms. Larsen presented the staff report and proposed allocation of 2012 CDBG funds. She
indicated the City has typically focused CDBG funds on improvements to housing for
low income families and over the past several years, a small portion of funds were used
to support public services for housing authority residents, park programming for low
income youth, assisting STEP with its new facility, as well as renovations at Lenox
Center. She advised that the 2012 allocation is based on 2012 Census poverty data and is
anticipated to be $173,258. She noted that the City must submit its proposed allocation
of CDBG funds to the County by February 23rd.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Mr. Bill O’Meara, Community Action Partnership, appeared before the City Council and
stated that last year in addition to implementing the Emergency Repair Grant Program for
low income homeowners, Community Action Partnership provided foreclosure assistance
to 28 people, provided assistance to ten first time home buyers, and 29 people met with a
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reverse mortgage counselor. He expressed appreciation to the City for its support of the
programs.
Ms. Jeannie Seeley-Smith, President of Perspectives, appeared before the City Council
and presented pictures of the proposed roof renovation project. She stated the roof
project is part of a $3.9 million renovation project of the Family Center which will begin
this summer. She thanked the City for its support.
Councilmember Mavity noted the downward trend in CDBG funds over the past decade
and asked if this is due to overall cuts in the program or other factors that affect the
allocation formula.
Ms. Larsen replied that the decline is primarily due to overall Federal cuts in the program
over the past decade. She stated the amount of the 2012 reduction based on allocation
formula which included 2010 Census data showing fewer households in poverty is
nominal.
Councilmember Ross thanked Ms. Seeley-Smith for providing financial background on
the renovation project for Perspectives. She stated she supported the City’s allocation of
CDBG funds to Perspectives and asked if the renovation project could proceed if the
CDBG funds were reduced for any reason.
Ms. Seeley-Smith replied that they would have to find funds elsewhere but felt the
renovation project could proceed as planned.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-032 Approving Proposed Use of 2012 Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant Program Funds and Authorizing Execution of
Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Gateway Assisted Living Development
Resolutions No. 12-033, No. 12-034, and No. 12-035
Mr. Fulton presented the staff report and proposed PUD for the construction of a three-
story, 22-unit assisted living facility. He indicated the proposal has access solely from
Wayzata Boulevard with no access to the residential neighborhood to the south. He
presented an architectural rendering of the proposed building and stated that the Fire
Department carefully reviewed the proposal to ensure safety for all residents. He
explained that ten memory care residents will be located on the first floor with six
assisted living units located on each of the two upper floors. He stated that 16 total
parking spaces are provided and it is anticipated that parking will be used by staff and
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residents are not expected to have vehicles; as a result, a reduction in the total number of
parking spaces required was found to be reasonable. He reviewed the proposed building
materials and landscape plan, noting that 13 new trees and 129 shrubs are proposed.
He indicated that the existing trees along Wayzata Boulevard will be preserved which
counts toward the tree preservation calculation. He stated the developer has requested
using the City’s alternative landscaping provisions by providing a fully secured outdoor
patio on the south side of the building. He explained the developer has requested a
variance to the setback from 37.5 feet to 25 feet and this matches the setback approved
for this site in 2005. He indicated the preliminary and final plat proposes to combine two
lots into a single lot and will provide easements to the City as well as park dedication and
trail dedication fees. He then introduced Mr. Viren Gori.
Mr. Viren Gori, Gori & Associates, appeared before the City Council and indicated he
initially served as the architect for the condominium development on this site in 2005.
He stated this is a challenging site and he wanted to construct something that would add
value to the area without being disruptive to the neighborhood.
Councilmember Sanger felt the proposed use of the site makes sense. She stated the
building will be located on the corner of two busy streets and asked where residents will
safely be able to go for a walk.
Mr. Gori explained that most residents will not be walking on the street unsupervised and
will be walking on the neighborhood sidewalks rather than along Wayzata Boulevard.
He stated there will be no pedestrian exit on the lower level with pedestrian access from
Kentucky Avenue. He added it is anticipated that most residents will need assistance
with walking and will not be allowed to walk outside on their own.
Councilmember Ross felt that this sounded like a nursing home rather than assisted
living. She asked if there would be staff available to assist or monitor the residents in the
assisted living area and not just the memory care unit.
Mr. Gori replied there would be staff available in the assisted living area primarily on an
emergency basis. He stated that no permanent staff would be housed on each of the
assisted living floors.
Councilmember Ross stated she felt this represents a great use of the space but had
concerns about the safety and location of residents in terms of their proximity to the
street. She asked if emergency vehicles would have enough room to maneuver in the
street if vehicles are parked in the cul-de-sac. She also asked about light pollution from
the rear of the building.
Mr. Fulton replied that, based on the review completed by the Building Official and Fire
Marshal, emergency vehicles would be able to maneuver in this area and the cul-de-sacs
are designed to allow a ladder truck to turn around without backing up.
Mr. Gori advised the building is located to the north of the houses and if anything, the
building will shield them from noise. He stated the lights on the patio are all downcast
and will be operated on auto dimmers.
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Councilmember Mavity indicated the City is encouraging this type of development that
comes up to the street to make areas more walkable and asked if this is something
Council needs to review more generally in terms of its required setbacks. She also asked
if the developer has sufficiently addressed the City’s tree replacement and landscaping
requirements, particularly given the developer’s use of planters, to make sure the
developer has provided some permanence to the site’s landscaping.
Mr. Fulton felt that evaluating developments on a case by case basis was appropriate and
in this case, the PUD is an appropriate mechanism for reviewing the project in detail,
including required setbacks. He advised that the alternative landscaping provisions were
introduced in 2006 and require any site approved via PUD to maintain the site in
compliance with the approved landscape plan and City Code. Funds are also held in
escrow for one year after landscaping is installed, to ensure compliance with the
landscape plan.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-033 Approving a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development
(PUD) Under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning
for Property Zoned R-C High Density Multiple Family Residential Located at 1324 and
1332 Kentucky Avenue South.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-034 Giving Approval for Preliminary and Final Plat of Gateway
Plaza.
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-035 Granting Variance from Section 36-167 of the Ordinance Code
Relating to Zoning to Reduce the Rear Yard Setback for Property Located in the R-C -
High Density Multiple Family Residential Zoning District at 1324 and 1332 Kentucky
Avenue South.
The motion passed 7-0.
Councilmember Ross thanked the developer for his efforts and felt the proposed building
represented a wise use of the space. She acknowledged the difficulty of balancing
commercial businesses with the residential area in back of the site.
8b. Resolution Approving 2012-2013 International Union of Operating
Engineers (IUOE) Local #49 Labor Agreement.
Resolution No. 12-036
Ms. Deno presented the staff report and the 2012-2013 contract with Local #49. She
explained that this two-year contract follows the pattern of the other labor agreements
and includes a 2% wage increase in 2012 and 2013, no increase in the 2012 employer
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contribution for health insurance, the employer contribution for health insurance will be
consistent with other groups in 2013, and this group will continue participation in the
City’s wellness incentive programs. She stated the deferred compensation program and
long term disability represent new benefits for this group and benefits are consistent with
other settled groups. She noted that ING is a provider of the deferred compensation
program. She explained that in 2012, an additional $100 is being provided to equipment
mechanics who work on fleet vehicles; in addition, the Local #49 contract moves away
from an annual clothing allowance to a more structured uniform program for all
maintenance employees. She added this contract also added language regarding
temporary and seasonal employees who work at the Nature Center to be exempt from the
120 work day limitation.
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s thanks to Ms. Deno, City staff, and Local #49
for working together to reach agreement on the contract.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-036 Approving the Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis
Park and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #49, January 1, 2012 –
December 31, 2013.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Santa abstained).
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of the free Home Remodeling Fair on Saturday,
February 26th, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Community Center.
Councilmember Ross welcomed Jerry’s Hardware to the City.
Councilmember Ross reminded residents to please shovel their walkways even when the
City has not declared a snow emergency.
Councilmember Spano encouraged residents to take advantage of the tree purchase
program available through Tree Trust.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Minnetonka Terrace Apartments – Preliminary/Final Plat.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Minnetonka Terrace
Apartments, subject to conditions recommended by staff.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Is the Preliminary and Final Plat consistent with the subdivision ordinance and the
Comprehensive Plan?
BACKGROUND:
Comprehensive Plan: Medium Density Residential
Zoning: R-4 Single Family Residential
Description of Request:
Requested is a preliminary and final plat of an existing parcel. The property was recently
refinanced with a condition from the mortgage company that the property be platted. Therefore,
to comply with this condition, the property owner is proposing to plat the existing parcel as it
exists today, meaning the proposed plat would not subdivide or alter the parcel in any manner. It
would simply convert the property from an unplatted parcel, described by metes and bounds, to a
platted parcel described as Lot 1, Block 1, Minnetonka Terrace Apartments.
Background:
The Minnetonka Terrace Apartment Building
was constructed in 1961 on the existing 2.08
unplatted parcel. The property owner
submitted an application to plat the parcel so
the parcel would comply with Section 26-10
of the City Code. This section requires parcels
to be platted prior to conveyance.
Location:
The parcel is located at the southwest corner
of State Highway 100 and Minnetonka
Boulevard.
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Platting Analysis
The requested preliminary and final plat is not considered to be a “subdivision”, because it does
not propose to subdivide the parcel into two or more lots.
Sidewalk:
Since the plat is not a “subdivision”, it is not subject to the design standards enumerated in the
Subdivision Ordinance. This means the design standard requirement for sidewalks along the
public right-of-way abutting the parcel does not apply to this plat. A sidewalk already exists
along the north property line (Minnetonka Blvd), but not along the east property line (Hwy 100
frontage road).
Drainage and Utility Easements:
The final plat shows all required drainage and utility easements.
Hennepin County Review:
Hennepin County staff reviewed the proposed plat, and determined that they do not have any
comments or concerns.
MnDOT Review:
MnDOT reviewed the proposed plat, and determined that they do not have any comments or
concerns.
Park Dedication / Trail dedication:
Park and Trail dedication does not apply because it is not a subdivision.
Summary:
The preliminary and final plat meets the requirements of City Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit a financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of
credit in the amount of $3,000 to guarantee the submittal to the City of a signed mylar copy
of the plat.
Attachments: Draft Resolution
Excerpt of Unofficial Planning Commission Minutes
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
MINNETONKA TERRACE APARTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Bar-ett Investment Company, LLP, owner and subdivider of the land proposed to
be platted as Minnetonka Terrace Apartments has submitted an application for approval of
preliminary and final plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under
the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. The proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects
consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, to-wit:
That part of the West 172.7 feet of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ lying north of the South
850.00 feet thereof, Section 6, Township 28, Range 24, according to the United States
Government Survey thereof
Except:
That part which lies northerly of a line described as beginning at a point in the west line of said
tract distant 34 feet south, as measured at right angles, from the north line of said Quarter; thence
east and parallel with said north line, a distance of 57.02 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of
50.80 feet, more or less, to a point distant 43 feet south and at right angles to said north line from
a point in said north line distant 107.27 feet east of the northwest corner of said Quarter; thence
east and parallel with said north line a distance of 66 feet, more or less, to the east line of said
tract and there terminating.
and
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6 Township 28 Range
24 described as follows: commencing at a point on the north line of Section 6, which point is
172.7 feet east of the northwest corner of said section; thence south parallel to the west line of
said section, to a point on the south line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
said section, which is 172.7 feet east of the southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of said section; thence east along the south line of the Northwest Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of said section to a point which is 100 feet west of the east line of the
West Quarter of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said section; thence north to
a point on the north line of said Section 6, which point is 100 feet west of the east line of the
West Quarter of said Northwest Quarter of said section; thence west along the north line of said
Section 6 to the place of beginning, except the south 850 feet thereof.
also except:
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That part which lies northerly of a line described as beginning at a point in the east line of said
tract distant 33 feet south, as measured at right angles, from the north line of said Quarter-
Quarter; thence southwesterly a distance of 78.31 feet to a point distance 43 feet south, as
measured at right angles from said north line; thence west, parallel with said north line, a
distance of 14 feet, more or less, to the west line of said tract and there terminating.
Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Minnetonka Terrace Apartments is
hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances,
City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota,
provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and
Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following conditions:
a. The applicant shall submit a financial security in the form of a cash
escrow or letter of credit in the amount of $3,000 to guarantee the submittal to the City of
a signed mylar copy of the plat.
b. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per
violation of any condition of this approval.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution
to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts
required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on
behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth in Paragraph
No. 1 above and the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled.
4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required
under Section 26-123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of
proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above
described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Excerpt of Unofficial Planning Commission Minutes February 1, 2012
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 1, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer,
Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dennis Morris, Richard Person
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Fulton, Meg McMonigal, Gary Morrison,
Nancy Sells
3. Public Hearings
A. Preliminary and Final Plat – Minnetonka Terrace
Location: 3000 State Highway 100
Applicant: Bar-ett Investment Company, LLP
Case No.: 11-35-S
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He explained
that the proposed plat would not subdivide or alter the parcel in any way. It would
convert the property from an unplatted parcel, described by metes and bounds, to a
platted parcel.
Chair Kramer asked why the applicant was making the request at this time.
Mr. Morrison responded that the property is being refinanced and as a result of the
refinancing, a zoning letter was requested of the city. The city was asked to comment as
to whether the property could be conveyed as it was. The property happened to fall into
a small exception in the subdivision ordinance that requires it to be platted.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the
Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion to recommend approval of the
application for preliminary and final plat of Minnetonka Terrace Apartments, subject to
conditions included by staff. Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
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Agenda Item #: 4b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item
Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting a Charter Amendment Pertaining to Civil Penalties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance amending the City Charter pertaining to
Civil Penalties, and authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to make this change to the City Charter to allow for a simpler and more
direct code enforcement procedure? (Note - a unanimous vote of the Council is required to
amend the Charter)
BACKGROUND:
A public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance to amend the City Charter occurred at the
February 21, 2012 City Council meeting. No one spoke at the public hearing and the City
Council approved the first reading of the Ordinance by a 7-0, unanimous vote. The proposed
change to the City Charter facilitates implementation of an administrative penalties system to
allow for a simpler and more direct code enforcement procedure. This procedure would impose
penalties at the City level, providing a quicker and more efficient process than working through
the County Court system. The proposed changes will streamline the process and should reduce
the cost of code enforcement.
Charter Amendment:
The City Attorney recommended the City amend the City Charter in order to make it clear that
the City’s intent is to get faster action on unresolved issues, and that the City has the authority to
levy unpaid civil penalties.
Charter Commission:
The Charter Commission met on December 6, 2011, and voted unanimously to recommend the
City Council adopt the attached amendment to the City Charter.
City Council:
The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of this ordinance on February 21, 2012.
The City Council also conducted the public hearing at this meeting. No comments were received
from the public, and the hearing was closed.
Publication of the Ordinance:
Once the second reading of the Ordinance is adopted by the City Council, then the amendment
will be advertised, and residents will have 60 days to petition for a referendum on the
amendment. If a petition for a referendum is not submitted, then the amendment is published
once again stating that it will take effect 30 days from the publication date.
Administrative Penalties Ordinance Amendment:
After the Charter Amendment is approved and the publication period has ended, staff will begin
the process of amending the City Code. Staff will present the Ordinance to the City Council in
June of 2012.
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The proposed Ordinance would modify the existing Civil Penalties Ordinance (Section 1-14
Civil Penalties) and sections of the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 36). It would allow the
administrative penalty procedure to be used more widely, establish a formal appeal process, and
allow the city to place a lien against a property to collect the fines. This procedure would not
replace the Hennepin County court procedure, but be another method of code enforcement the
City could utilize instead of the county system.
Staff is continuing to work on details pertaining to the implementation of the ordinance,
including the procedures and forms to be utilized when issuing citations, processing an appeal,
and assessing unpaid penalties. A summary of the process will be presented to the Council at a
study session in May, prior to Council consideration of the ordinance which would occur in June.
Staff is proposing an ordinance to implement an administrative penalties system to allow for a
simpler and more direct code enforcement procedure. This procedure would impose penalties at
the City level, providing a quicker and more efficient process than working through the County
Court system. The proposed changes will streamline the process and should reduce the cost of
code enforcement. The City Attorney recommended the City amend the City Charter in order to
make it clear that the City’s intent is to get faster action on unresolved issues, and that the City
has the authority to levy unpaid civil penalties.
NEXT STEPS:
1. Following approval of the second reading of the ordinance amending the City Charter, the
amendment will be advertised, and residents will have 60 days to petition for a referendum
on the amendment. If a petition for a referendum is not submitted, the amendment is
published once again stating that it will take effect 30 days from the publication date.
2. In May, 2012, staff will present to the City Council, a summary of the procedures to be
utilized by staff regarding citations, appeals, and assessing unpaid penalties.
3. On June 18, 2012, the City Council will consider the first reading of amendments to the City
Code to adopt the Administrative Penalties ordinance.
4. On July 2, 2012, the City Council will consider the second reading of amendments to the
City Code to adopt the Administrative Penalties ordinance.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
It is the intent of the civil penalty process to respectfully resolve code violations in a more
expeditious manner. As a result, it will reduce staff time and give the City the ability to collect
fines through a levy process.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The administrative penalties ordinance would assist the City in achieving the City’s Vision of a
well maintained housing stock and neighborhoods.
Attachments: Ordinance Amending the City Charter
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. ____-12
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
CITY CHARTER CONCERNING CIVIL PENALTIES
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 410.12, Subd. 7 the Charter Commission has
recommended to the City Council that the Charter be amended as provided herein; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 410.12, Subd. 7 provides that upon recommendation of the
Charter Commission the City Council may enact a Charter Amendment by ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11. Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 11.05 Civil Penalties of the
St. Louis Park City Charter is amended as follows:
Chapter 11. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 11.05. Civil Penalties.
(a) The City Council may establish by ordinance a procedure for imposing a civil
penalty for any violation of a city ordinance. The procedure must include
provisions to notify the person or entity of the penalty and the opportunity to be
heard in response to the charge.
(b) The City Council may provide by ordinance that unpaid civil penalties be
collected through a process similar to a special assessment against real property if
the penalty relates to the maintenance of the property or to an activity, use, or
delivery of City service associated with the property. The ordinance must provide
that the City should first attempt to obtain voluntary payment of the penalty. The
ordinance must also provide that notice and an opportunity to be heard be given to
the property owner listed on the official tax records before the penalty is assessed.
(c) With respect to unpaid civil penalties assessed against real property pursuant to
Paragraph (b) of this Section, the assessment may include late payment penalties
to cover the administrative and legal costs incurred by the City in connection with
collecting the unpaid penalties.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect ninety days after its publication.
Public Hearing and First Reading February 21, 2012
Second Reading March 5, 2012
Date of Publication March 15, 2012
Date Ordinance takes effect June 15, 2012
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Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County TOD Grant Applications.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution identifying the need for Metropolitan Council Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) funding and authorizing an application for grant funds.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution identifying the need for Hennepin County TOD funding and
authorizing an application for grant funds.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council support the submission of applications to the Metropolitan Council TOD
program and the Hennepin County TOD program for grant funds to study and construct TOD-
related improvements in the City?
BACKGROUND:
Both the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County have grant funds available for TOD
projects. Three applications were submitted to the Metropolitan Council, and one application to
Hennepin County. The Metropolitan Council’s TOD program is a new program, and has
approximately $13 million available during this round of grant funding. The Hennepin County
program has approximately $3 million available. After deliberations by several City
Departments as to the projects with the greatest potential for funding, the following were
selected:
Metropolitan Council TOD Program:
• Louisiana and Highway 7 Interchange:
The Louisiana Avenue Redevelopment Area grant application seeks $1,942,832 for land
acquisition, environmental investigation and response action plan, and sidewalk and trail
construction related to the TH 7 and Louisiana Avenue Interchange Project. It also
would improve redevelopment opportunities in the southwest quadrant of the project. The
site acquisitions provide needed right-of-way for the interchange, as well as land suitable
for redevelopment if combined with adjacent property already owned by the St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority. This application also supports safety and access
improvements for all modes to the LRT station, Methodist Hospital, and other area
destinations.
• Ellipse on Excelsior II:
The “e2” (Ellipse on Excelsior II) grant application requests $253,150 for stormwater
improvements, geotechnical work (evaluation subsurface conditions), and removal of
non-contaminated organic soils associated with the development of the e2 project. e2 is a
5-story, 58-unit apartment building with structured underground and at-grade parking. It
will be the second phase of the Ellipse on Excelsior redevelopment project at Excelsior
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Subject: Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County TOD Grant Applications
Blvd. and France Ave. The development will result in the remediation of a contaminated
property and will be coordinated with Ellipse on Excelsior to provide a unified
environment with a shared driveway and parking. This application supports a compact,
in-fill development that incorporates many features of a transit oriented development near
the SW LRT line.
• Walker / Lake Stormwater Area:
A $40,000 grant is being requested to conduct a stormwater needs analysis within the
Walker / Lake Redevelopment Area. The study will determine the stormwater
requirements for the 68 acre area northeast of the Louisiana / Highway 7 intersection and
the feasibility of constructing a stormwater management system that could facilitate more
efficient land use within the redevelopment area.
Hennepin County TOD Program:
• 36th and Xenwood Traffic Signal:
A traffic signal is proposed to be installed at W. 36th St. and Xenwood Ave. S., a quarter
mile from the future Wooddale station on the Southwest LRT corridor, and immediately
adjacent to the Hoigaard Village development. The grant request is for the full cost of
signal installation, $250,000. The traffic signal will create safer conditions for
pedestrians and improve the flow of auto traffic passing through the area. As the final
phases of the Hoigaard Village development move forward in 2012, the signal will
facilitate safe turning movements at the intersection.
Resolutions authorizing the grant applications are attached. A single resolution has been crafted
to reflect the specific language required by the Metropolitan Council, and captures all three of
the City’s requests in a single resolution. The second resolution authorizes the application to
Hennepin County.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Metropolitan Council TOD Program:
The Louisiana Ave. Redevelopment Area and e2 requests do not require any match from the
City. The Walker/Lake Stormwater Area study does require a 25% match, because it is a pre-
development grant. If awarded, the total City match is $10,000, for a total study cost of $50,000.
The match would be funded through the Development Fund.
Hennepin County TOD Program:
The Xenwood / 36th St. traffic signal would be constructed using these grant funds. The City has
already expended funds to complete the engineering for this traffic signal; these expenditures
count as match toward the signal’s construction. The signal’s cost of $250,000 would be fully
funded by the grant; yearly operating costs, as estimated in the Capital Improvement Program,
are about $7,500 per year in 2007 dollars.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed grant-funded construction, studies and plans will enhance the City’s vision goals
for sidewalk and trails, gathering places, environment, and transportation.
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Subject: Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County TOD Grant Applications
Attachments: Resolution – Metropolitan Council TOD Program
Resolution – Hennepin County TOD Program
Maps – Project Areas
Prepared by: Julie Grove, Planning and Economic Development Assistant
Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4c) Page 4
Subject: Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County TOD Grant Applications
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is a participant in the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act (“LCA”) Local Housing Incentives Program for 2012 as determined by the
Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to apply for LCA Livable Communities
Demonstration Account and Tax Base Revitalization Account Transit Oriented Development
(collectively, “TOD”) funds; and
WHEREAS the City has identified proposed projects within the City that meet TOD
purposes and criteria and are consistent with and promote the purposes of the Metropolitan
Livable Communities Act and the policies of the Metropolitan Council’s adopted metropolitan
development guide; and
WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to
adequately manage the requested LCA TOD grants; and
WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
as stated in the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS the City acknowledges Livable Communities TOD grants are intended to
fund projects or project components that can serve as models, examples or prototypes for TOD
development or redevelopment elsewhere in the region, and therefore represents that the
proposed projects or key components of the proposed projects can be replicated in other
metropolitan-area communities; and
WHEREAS only a limited amount of grant funding is available through the Metropolitan
Council’s Livable Communities TOD initiative during each funding cycle and the Metropolitan
Council has determined it is appropriate to allocate those scarce grant funds only to eligible
projects that would not occur without the availability of TOD grant funding; and
WHEREAS cities may submit grant applications for up to three TOD Demonstration
Account projects and up to six TOD Tax Base Revitalization Account during each funding cycle,
but, using the city’s own internal ranking processes, must rank their projects by priority so the
Metropolitan Council may consider those priority rankings as it reviews applications and makes
grant awards.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and
consideration, the governing body of the City:
1. Finds that it is in the best interests of the City’s development goals and priorities for the
proposed projects to occur at the sites indicated in the grant applications at this particular
time.
2. Finds that the TOD Project components for which Livable Communities TOD funding is
sought:
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Subject: Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County TOD Grant Applications
(a) Will not occur solely through private or other public investment within the reasonably
foreseeable future; and
(b) Will occur within the term of the grant award (two years for Pre-Development grants,
and three years for Development grants, one year for Cleanup Site Investigation
grants and three years for Cleanup grants) only if Livable Communities TOD funding
is made available for these projects at this time.
3. Ranks the TOD Project funding applications, according to the City’s own internal
priorities, in the following order: (List grant applications here; the total number of
Development and Pre-Development grant applications from the City cannot exceed three
and Tax Base Revitalization Account grant applications cannot exceed six. Funding
requests for both TBRA and LCDA grant funds listed in the same application will be
counted as separate applications for purposes of the limit of numbers of applications.)
Priority TBRA TOD Project Names
Grant amount
requested
1 Louisiana Ave Redevelopment Area 1,897,832
LCDA TOD Project Names Grant amount
requested
1 “e2” (Ellipse on Excelsior II) $253,150
2 Walker-Lake LRT Redevelopment Area $40,000
3 Louisiana Ave Redevelopment Area $45,000
4. Authorizes its Community Development Director to submit on behalf of the City
applications for Metropolitan Council Livable Communities TOD grant funds for the TOD
Project components identified in the applications, and to execute such agreements as may
be necessary to implement the projects on behalf of the City.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4c) Page 6
Subject: Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County TOD Grant Applications
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is eligible and wishes to make submit an
application for grant funds from Hennepin County’s Transit Oriented Development Program;
and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to construct public improvements including a
traffic signal at the intersection of Xenwood Avenue South and West 36th Street, serving to
improve the pedestrian environment of West 36th Street in the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, construction of a traffic signal at this intersection is necessary to improve
pedestrian access to the future Light Rail Transit station proposed for Wooddale Avenue South;
and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Program Guidelines
require approval by the St. Louis Park City Council for submission of a grant application to the
Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has the institutional, managerial and financial
capability to ensure adequate project administration for any grant funds received; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park certifies that it will comply with all applicable
laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park supports the
submission of a Transit Oriented Development Program grant application to the Hennepin
County Department of Housing, Community Works and Transit, for the proposed improvements
and that the Community Development Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Hennepin
County Transit Oriented Development Program on behalf of the City of St. Louis Park as well as
execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Project Report: Railroad Crossing Signal Replacements: West Lake Street/Library Lane:
Project No. 2012-1304 and Alabama Avenue: Project No. 2012-1305.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Approve project and Adopt Resolution authorizing entering into a cooperative
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and Soo Line
Railroad Company (Canadian Pacific Railway) for Project No. 2012-1304 (West Lake
Street and Library Lane Railroad Crossing).
• Motion to Approve project and Adopt Resolution authorizing entering into a cooperative
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and Soo Line
Railroad Company (Canadian Pacific Railway) for Project No. 2012-1305 (Alabama
Avenue Railroad Crossing).
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council desire to move forward with these projects as identified in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (C.I.P.)?
BACKGROUND:
Council was provided a staff report dated February 27, 2012 explaining proposed signal
replacements at two railroad grade crossings: Alabama Avenue and Lake Street/Library Lane.
Information provided in the report was as follows:
History - Several years ago, the City conducted a review with Mn/DOT railroad staff to identify
crossings requiring equipment replacement and/or upgrade needs. The crossings at Alabama
Avenue and West Lake Street/Library Lane were identified as having such needs and were also
determined to be candidates for federal safety funding. As a result, Federal Highway
Administration safety funds have been made available, administered through Mn/DOT. The
improvements would essentially replace old antiquated signal equipment with new railroad
signals and gates. These projects were previously identified in the Capital Improvement
Program (C.I.P.) and are consistent with other infrastructure replacement and public safety
needs.
Mn/DOT has provided two agreements (one for each crossing) for the City’s consideration. The
improvements would be funded 90% using federal safety funds with a 10% match by the City,
with the railroad (CP Rail) being responsible for future signal maintenance costs. Construction
of the improvements would be performed by the railroad and administered by Mn/DOT. These
projects have been in the C.I.P. for several years and the federal funds need to be encumbered
this spring or the funds will be forfeited. The agreements are a standard Mn/DOT signal
agreement that will reimburse the railroad for actual costs incurred. Actual construction would be
either in the fall of 2012 or spring of 2013.
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Subject: Railroad Crossing Signal Replacements – W. Lake St/Library Lane & Alabama Ave.
Considerations - Staff had concerns with regards to the uncertainty of freight rail relocation and
whether said crossing improvements would preclude any future crossing changes or adjustments,
especially at Lake Street/Library Lane. Staff therefore contacted our railroad consultant (Dave
McKenzie of S.E.H.) to review the proposed improvements and agreements accordingly. Mr.
McKenzie addresses both crossings by stating that the signal systems can either be adjusted or
relocated in the future should the need arise, and recommends approval (see attached
memorandum). In addition, these improvements would enhance or have a neutral effect on the
ability to implement a Whistle Quiet Zone in the future. Since this project is a safety related
priority and availability of the federal funds is limited, staff also recommends approval.
Summary and Recommendations
Staff believes it would be beneficial for the City of St. Louis Park to replace these signals before
the old ones fail. If future freight rail routing occurs, they can easily be repositioned for
continued use should they be needed.
To move these replacements forward, the Council must approve the projects and enter into
cooperative agreements with Mn/DOT and the Soo Line Railroad Company (CP Rail). Separate
resolutions are provided for each crossing project. The City Attorney has reviewed the
Agreements and has no issues.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Costs
Alabama Avenue $214,000
Lake Street/Library Lane $281,100
Total $495,100
Revenues
90% State Funds (Reimbursable with federal funds) $445,590
10% City (Municipal State Aid) $49,510
Total $495,100
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolutions
Short Elliott Hendrickson (S.E.H.) Memorandum
Location Map
Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Jack Sullivan, Engineering Project Manager
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Kevin Locke, Director of Community Development
Meg McMonigal, Planning/Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4d) Page 3
Subject: Railroad Crossing Signal Replacements – W. Lake St/Library Lane & Alabama Ave.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-___
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2012-1304 AND AUTHORIZING
ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and SOO LINE RAILROAD COMPANY FOR
PROJECT NO. 2012-1304 (LAKE STREET AND LIBRARY LANE)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer related to Project 2012-1304.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2012-1304 is hereby accepted.
2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost effective, and feasible as
detailed in the Project Report.
3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2012-1304 is hereby established
and ordered.
4. The City of St. Louis Park enter into an agreement (Agreement No. 93314) with
the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation and the Soo Line Railroad
Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway for the following purpose:
To provide for the installation and maintenance of railroad crossing signals at the
intersection of Lake Street (MSAS 281) and Library Lane (M259) and the tracks
of the Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway in St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, and appointing the Commissioner of Transportation agent for
the City to supervise said project and administer available Federal Funds in
accordance with Minnesota Statute, Section 161.36. The City’s share of the cost
shall be 10 percent of the total signal cost.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4d) Page 4
Subject: Railroad Crossing Signal Replacements – W. Lake St/Library Lane & Alabama Ave.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-___
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2012-1305 AND AUTHORIZING
ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and SOO LINE RAILROAD COMPANY FOR
PROJECT NO. 2012-1305 (ALABAMA AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer related to Project 2012-1305.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2012-1305 is hereby accepted.
2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost effective, and feasible as
detailed in the Project Report.
3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2012-1305 is hereby established
and ordered.
4. The City of St. Louis Park enter into an agreement (Agreement No. 93317) with
the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation and the Soo Line Railroad
Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway for the following purpose:
To provide for the installation and maintenance of railroad crossing signals at the
intersection of Alabama Avenue (MSAS 305) and the tracks of the Soo Line
Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway in St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
and appointing the Commissioner of Transportation agent for the City to
supervise said project and administer available Federal Funds in accordance with
Minnesota Statute, Section 161.36. The City’s share of the cost shall be 10
percent of the total signal cost.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Scott Brink, City of St Louis Park
FROM: Dave McKenzie
DATE: February 7, 2012
RE: Railroad crossing improvements for Alabama and Library/Lake crossings.
SEH No. 114331 14.00
Scott,
The two MnDOT agreements attached (#93314 and # 93317) are for improvements to the at grade
crossings at Library/Lake and Alabama. The improvements will replace old antiquated signal equipment
with new railroad signals and gates. The projects are funded using Federal safety funds with a 10%
match by the road authority (City). The railroad is responsible for the maintenance costs. These projects
have been in the program for several years and the Federal funds need to be encumbered this spring or the
funds will be forfeited. The agreements are a standard MnDOT signal agreement that will reimburse the
railroad for actual costs incurred. Actual construction will be either fall of 2012 or spring of 2013.
The City is responsible for any traffic control, sidewalk or roadway changes needed. There may be some
sidewalk repair when the project is completed. Any cables under the roadway will be bored by the
Railroad.
The Alabama Street crossing is north of Excelsior Boulevard and is outside the area where any of the
proposed work for the freight rail reroute. The crossing is at a skewed angle and gates would be an
appropriate safety improvement.
The Library/Lake crossing is a complicated crossing area and new signals with gates would improve the
safety. There are a few issues with location of the signal bases but that can be worked out in final design.
The Library/Lake crossing is in the middle of the potential freight reroute project. The design proposed
by Hennepin County does not change crossing location, but the elevation would change slightly. This
should not affect the signals. If the location was changed, this signal system could be relocated.
I would recommend approval of these agreements.
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Subject: Railroad Crossing Signal Replacements – W. Lake St/Library Lane & Alabama Ave.Page 6
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4e
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
St. Louis Park Lions Club - Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution to approve St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing
temporary signs in the public right-of-way.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On February 9, 2012, the City received an application from the St. Louis Park Lions Club for 20
A-frame signs to be temporarily placed within the public right-of-way for one week prior to the
55th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast event. An additional 20 small signs at church
entrances and 5 directional arrows at intersections would be placed in the public right-of-way on
the day of the event. The Council has been granting a similar request for the Lion’s Pancake
Breakfast every year since 2005.
Section 36-362(e)(2) of the Zoning Code states that prohibited signs include, “Signs on or over
the public right-of-way unless the City Council grants permission for a temporary sign on or over
the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed ten days.”
Proposal:
The Lions Club is a non-profit community based organization that provides services and
resources to the people of St. Louis Park. The requested signs advertise the Lions Club’s 54th
Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012. This activity is a
fund raiser intended to raise revenue to fund those services and resources provided to the
residents of St. Louis Park. The 20 larger signs will be displayed as early as March 24, 2012 and
will be removed on the day of the event. The 20 smaller signs and 5 directional arrows will be
displayed only on the day of the event.
The following signs are proposed to be placed within the right-of-way according to the location map:
# Sign Style Size Location .
20 Two-sided sawhorse/sandwich board type 2’ wide x 3’ high A through S
20 Two-sided “stick in the ground” type 2 square feet scattered
5 Small directional arrows 2 square feet 1 through 5
3 Two-sided “stick in the ground” type 2 square feet Church entrance
If approved, all signs will be placed within the public right-of-way at the locations shown on the
attached sign map. Staff will verify placement to avoid visibility-related issues.
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Subject: St. Louis Park Lions Club - Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the St. Louis
Park Lions Club’s request for the placement of 20 sandwich board type temporary signs, and 28
“stick in the ground” type signs in the public right-of-ways as outlined within the attached
Resolution.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Letter from Lions Club dated February 9, 2012
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Subject: St. Louis Park Lions Club - Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS CLUB'S
APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGNS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, The St. Louis Park Lions Club made application for the placement of 20
temporary sandwich board type signs and 28 “stick in the ground” type signs within the public
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-362(e)(2) of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance,
the City Council may approve the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way
for a period not to exceed 10 days;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the City Council approves the St. Louis Park Lions Club's application for
the placement of 20 sandwich board type temporary signs within the public right-of-way
beginning March 24, 2012, and to be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event
on April 1, 2012 and 28 smaller signs to be displayed on April 1, 2012 only. All signs are to be
removed by the end of the day on April 1, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the size and placement of the 20 sandwich board
and 28 push in the ground type temporary signs are approved as shown on the attached sign plan
(Exhibit A).
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4f
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Acceptance of Donation to the Westwood Hills Nature Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept a donation from Donna L. Hill in the amount of $50 for youth programs at
Westwood Hills Nature Center.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to accept the gifts with restrictions on their use?
BACKGROUND:
State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is necessary in
order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the use of each
donation prior to it being expended.
Donna L. Hill is graciously donating to Westwood Hills Nature Center an amount of $50. This
donation is given with restrictions. The donation will contribute to activities youth would enjoy
at the Westwood Hills Nature Center.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This donation will assist in programming youth activities.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Collaboration with other organizations is related to the results of Vision St. Louis Park and one
of the adopted Strategic Directions that “St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and
engaged community”.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Mark Oestreich, Manager of Westwood Hills Nature Center
Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Subject: Acceptance of Donation for Westwood Hills Nature Center
RESOLUTION NO. 12-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
FROM DONNA L. HILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $50
FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS AT WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize acceptance of
any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
WHEREAS, Donna L. Hill desires to assist Westwood Hills Nature Center with youth
programming with a donation of $50; 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 Donna L. Hill with the understanding it will be
used for youth programming at the Nature Center.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4g
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period February 11, 2012 through February 24,
2012.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Finance Department prepares this report on a monthly basis for Council’s review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
210.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS10,000 LAKES CHAPTER
210.00
167.14TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
971.11TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,138.25
462.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABRAKADOODLE
462.00
5,257.80WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAE2S
1,068.00WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,325.80
1,035.88REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAECOM INC
1,035.88
31.60OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
31.60
450.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESALBERTSSON HANSEN ARCHITECTURE
450.00
812.50MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDING MTCE SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
812.50
78.88POLICE G & A TELEPHONEAMERICAN MESSAGING
78.88
20.25PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAMERICAN PRESSURE INC
20.25
17.33-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSAMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC
269.33WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
252.00
137.56PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
87.12PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
116.97ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
97.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
40.83WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
40.83SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
6.79STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
528.00
1,127.32SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESANCHOR PAPER CO
1,127.32
266.60GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
105.86ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
372.46
183.23PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYASPEN EQUIPMENT CO
183.23
479.62OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESASPEN MILLS
479.62
564.50INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESB&F FASTENER SUPPLY
564.50
18.32HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
18.32
85.46ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
85.46
452.00POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBEEKS PIZZA
452.00
215.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCEBILLER, JOSEPH
215.00
185.37ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBIRNO, RICK
185.37
134.98INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBOBIER, HEIDI
134.98
201.85POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
201.85
45.50ASSESSING G & A MEETING EXPENSEBULTEMA, CORY
258.08ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
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303.58
18.02WATER UTILITY G&A COLLECTED BY CITYBURNET TITLE
18.02
5,457.74ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
30.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
165.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A LEGAL SERVICES
5,652.74
1,764.52IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
1,764.52
2,499.42TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
2,499.42
4,291.35DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
530.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
25,000.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
29,821.35
3,353.59FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
1,432.07PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
174.57WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
217.60NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
5,501.18WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
240.50REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
244.69SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
101.95SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
11,266.15
5,917.44ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
5,917.44
1,453.47SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESCENTRAL ENVELOPE CORPORATION
1,453.47
70.99IT G & A TELEPHONECENTURY LINK
104.80COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
39.42E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONE
215.21
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
55.05FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
55.05
30.96-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
6.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
210.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
113.16ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
13.90HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
14.70HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
500.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
5.49HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
5.35COMM & MARKETING G & A TELEPHONE
39.98COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A MEETING EXPENSE
104.80IT G & A TELEPHONE
120.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
199.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
57.03FINANCE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
800.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
142.09GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
321.81GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER
943.00POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
25.42POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
4.28POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
16.32POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
125.00POLICE G & A TRAINING
473.60POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
489.78SCHOOL LIASON TRAINING
494.06OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
60.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
553.24OPERATIONSTRAINING
7.29-CABLE TV BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
585.00FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
128.31TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
353.99TV PRODUCTION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
8.65OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,924.21GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7.16-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
111.27WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
516.99TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENT
128.70MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
11,549.72
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275.96CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESCOCA-COLA BOTTLING CO
275.96
183.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOLBORN, CHRISTINE
183.00
35.51PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
35.51
8,158.89POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
8,158.89
15.95SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESCROWN MARKING INC
15.95
400.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM
400.00
428.72PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYCUSTOM HOSE TECH INC
428.72
77.41GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
77.41
135.34PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYDAVIS EQUIPMENT CORP
135.34
225.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDEAN, ARTHUR
225.00
94.03PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDEKO FACTORY SERVICE INC
94.03
74.80GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE LICENSESDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
74.80
287.58ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC
287.58
1,448.50SUPPORT SERVICES G&A POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
1,448.50
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172.54MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDRYWALL SUPPLY INC
172.54
255.002010A GO HIA DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
79.002010B GO REF (03) DEBT SER G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
255.002010D FIRE STAT DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
255.00LA CRT 2010C DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
256.002005A GO IMPROVEMENT BOND G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
171.002007A UTIL REV BOND PROJECTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
256.002008A UTIL REV BOND PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
54.002010B UTIL REV BONDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
85.002007A UTIL REV BOND PROJECTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
54.002010B UTIL REV BONDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
68.00REV BONDS 2001B / 2010B REF OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,788.00
1,401.20AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEELECTRIC PUMP INC
1,401.20
389.58PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG
389.58
450.00ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAININGEMPLOYEE STRATEGIES INC
450.00
33.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESENROOTH, ELIN
33.00
257.42GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYFASTENAL COMPANY
12.16PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.84WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
282.42
2,839.27WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESFERGUSON WATERWORKS
2,839.27
519.84ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS
519.84
97.29HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSEFOSSE, ALI
97.29
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10,000.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFRIENDS OF THE ARTS
10,000.00
136.68PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGENE'S SERVICE
136.68
100.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
100.00
117.79GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
185.64BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
303.43
575.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
575.00
11,112.20WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
11,112.20
137.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHEALTHPARTNERS
212,380.50EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
212,517.50
150.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
150.00
2,240.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
832.00OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,328.00
534.38IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
3,014.55POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICE
130.41PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,679.34
10,438.74WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHILL CO, ROBERT B
10,438.74
3,948.15FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICHLB TAUTGES REDPATH LTD
607.00WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
607.00SEWER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
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607.00SOLID WASTE G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
607.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
6,376.15
111.39GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
53.37ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
81.46SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS
415.49RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
28.04PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
46.75BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
236.52WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
973.02
10.58WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS
10.58
1,563.20EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,563.20
303.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESICE SKATING INST AMERICA
303.00
1,007.84IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
1,007.84
780.44WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEIMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS
780.43SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
780.43SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
780.43STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
3,121.73
438.19WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEINDELCO
438.19
3,500.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2
3,500.00
2,486.52IT G & A TELEPHONEINTEGRA TELECOM
2,486.52
380.35GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEINVER GROVE FORD
380.35
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375.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGIPICD
375.00
3.10PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S HARDWARE
3.10
162.11WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEJOHN HENRY FOSTER MN
162.11
38.35HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIESJOHNSON, DICK
38.35
209,611.50CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGEJORGENSON CONSTRUCTION INC
6,914.06MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
216,525.56
60.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY
30.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
90.00
118.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKARCHER-RAMOS, AMBER
118.00
500.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESKARGES-FAULCONBRIDGE INC
500.00
276.92EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z
276.92
405.00ESCROWSDuke Realty - West EndKENNEDY & GRAVEN
513.752010B UTIL REV BONDS LEGAL SERVICES
513.752010B UTIL REV BONDS LEGAL SERVICES
1,432.50
2,205.00-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEKEYS WELL DRILLING CO
44,100.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
41,895.00
4,800.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKLM ENGINEERING INC.
4,800.00
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50.00INSPECTIONS G & A 1&2 SINGLE FAM. RENTALKNEELAND, RICHARD & CATHERINE
50.00
20.00FAMILY PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEKOTTKE, KATHRYN
20.00
515.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKROOG, RACHAEL
515.00
144.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKURDYUMOVA, YELENA
144.00
44.84PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESLAKES GAS CO
44.84PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
44.83SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
134.51
6.75HOUSING REHAB G & A MEETING EXPENSELARSEN, KATHY
82.47HOUSING REHAB G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
89.22
2,226.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,226.00
95.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
4,420.00POLICE G & A TRAINING
4,515.00
225.72INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLENTNER, LAURA
225.72
698.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESLEXIS NEXIS OCC HEALTH SOLUTIO
698.00
50.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A TRAININGLOCAL 49 TRAINING PROGRAM
50.00
405.35POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICELOFFLER COMPANIES
405.35
1,681.71UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSMAACO AUTO PAINTING
1,681.71
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94.78INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMACGREGOR-HANNAH, MAREN
94.78
1,740.17PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
1,740.17
2,075.25-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEMAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC
41,505.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
39,429.75
175.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMARGO, MICHELLE
175.00
500.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTMARTIN, JAMES
500.00
96.34DAMAGE REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESMATHESON TRI-GAS INC
96.34
388.58GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESMAVO SYSTEMS
388.58
585.08HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEMCBRIDE, KRIS
585.08
17.02PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS
17.02
45.00TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMCHUGH, JOHN T
45.00
147.20OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMES - MIDAM
147.20
440.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS
440.00
292,430.91OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
292,430.91
50.00INSPECTIONS G & A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSINGMEYERS, PAUL
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50.00
765.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
765.00
431.40PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
431.40
170.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA SOCIETY CPA'S
235.95FINANCE G & A TRAINING
405.95
386.80SNOW PLOWING BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESMINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY
86.11SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTS
472.91
125.10SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESMINUTEMAN PRESS
125.10
990.00PATROLTRAININGMN CIT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
990.00
60.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGMPSTMA
160.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
30.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAINING
250.00
118.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGMRPA
118.00
68,376.53PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
68,376.53
20.05SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTSNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
343.52PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
29.79PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
381.89GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.62GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
795.87
832.28PLUMBING MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICENATL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CO
832.28
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
75.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGNCITE
75.00
854.70ATHLETIC CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNESMOE, LINDSAY
854.70
1,025.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNEUMANN, NEAL
1,025.00
31.23HOCKEYPROGRAM REVENUENEW HOPE, CITY OF
31.23
750.00ERUTRAININGNORTH DAKOTA, STATE OF
750.00
444.72POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
137.60INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
41.95PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
172.87ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
12.47VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
809.61
120.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STA
120.00
85.50OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
85.50
23,979.33TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEOSTVIG TREE INC
23,979.33
186.47GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPARK JEEP
186.47
145.35INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARR, MELISSA
145.35
5.79POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEPETTY CASH
11.23PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
17.60PUBLIC WORKS G & A POSTAGE
19.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LICENSES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
10.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
60.95PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
12.75VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
59.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES
8.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.28WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
2.63WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
19.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
3.21SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5.20STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
254.64
30.00CLERICALSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSPLEAA
30.00
191.06INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESPOLK, MARLA
758.10INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
949.16
701.99PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
701.99
363.10PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP TELECOM
363.10
180.00ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
180.00
1,606.00DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPRISM EXPRESS MANAGER
1,606.00
35.27VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESPUMP & METER SERVICE
35.27
45.25VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
45.25
5,498.53COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREACH FOR RESOURCES INC
5,498.53
53.69POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESREGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
53.69
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,222.72WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
2,222.72
696.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A TRAININGROCKHURST COLLEGE CE CENTER
696.00
160.40SEWER UTILITY G&A TRAININGRUSSELL, MYRON
160.40
616.72BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSA-AG INC
616.72
118.43OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB
35.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
35.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
245.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
305.27WARMING HOUSES GENERAL SUPPLIES
70.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
35.00WESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
843.70
154.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSAURER, MARTI
154.00
57.53PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
57.53
185.72INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHMIDT, KELLIE
185.72
330.00ORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHOENBAUER CONSULTING LLC
330.00
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHELTER ARCHITECTURE
225.00
42,046.44TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTSHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
42,046.44
10.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSHRED-IT
10.00FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
50.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
90.00
517.40PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC
517.40
1,319.20EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS #993
1,319.20
231.48-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSOUTHERN ALUMINUM MFG INC
1,799.24ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,799.24PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
3,367.00
1,560.00IT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONSSPRINT
1,560.00
4,683.52POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
42.07POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
4,725.59
209.83ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
209.83
100.62ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
100.62
575.21GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESTERMINAL SUPPLY CO
575.21
133.38ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
133.38
406.58PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTITAN MACHINERY
406.58
69.45PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTOWMASTER
69.45
30.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATTWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
30.00
5,215.27ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEUHL CO INC
5,215.27
1,732.87POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENTUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)
140.00SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
140.00COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,012.87
150.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
150.00
180.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
180.00
700.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REGIST
175.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
175.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,050.00
102.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTUS HEALTH WORKS MEDICAL GROUP
102.00
267.89STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUSA BLUE BOOK
267.89
303.95HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI
303.95
10.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSEWALTHER, SEAN
42.74COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
52.74
4,268.86SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELSWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
60,288.51SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
25,175.34SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
29,761.34SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
1,600.18SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
121,094.23
162.94CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
162.94
171.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESWEBBER RECREATIONAL DESIGN
171.00
400.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWELDON, DAN
400.00
120.00SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWEST PAYMENT CENTER
120.00
122.77SPECIAL PROJECTS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESWHEELER HARDWARE
122.77
177.54ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWOLNEY ELECTRIC LLC
4,027.00MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,926.90MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7,131.44
365.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSWORLD WATERPARK ASSOC
365.00
694.69ACTIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING HENNEPIN COUNTYWRAP CITY GRAPHICS
26.71ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
80.16OAK HILL SPLASH PAD GENERAL SUPPLIES
651.94PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,453.50
7,207.73FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
23.13OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
29,500.76PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,230.54PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
28.54BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
47.77WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
281.79WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
33,786.40GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
13,130.80WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,407.74REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,687.96SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,033.39STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
73.22OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
93,439.77
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26,057.26PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
26,057.26
35.77PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYZIEGLER INC
35.77
Report Totals 1,423,181.87
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Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4h
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Minutes – January 17, 2012
Westwood Room, City Hall
I. Call to Order
Chair Tomback called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Lordia Fok, Joseph Glaab, Emily Goldstein, Brian Johnson, Jeff
Mueller and Mary Tomback
Staff: Marney Olson, Lt. Lori Dreier and Amy Stegora-Peterson
Guests: Rashmi Seneviratne, PAC
B. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
C. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Fok, seconded by Commissioner Glaab, to approve the
minutes of November 15, 2011, as presented. The motion passed 6-0.
II. Commissioner and Committee Reports
A. Individual commissioner and staff reports
Ms. Seneviratne showed the Commission copies of posters put together by the PAC for
domestic abuse awareness. They are asking local businesses to display them and DARE
officers are putting them in the schools. If HRC members think of any locations to put
them, let her know.
Commissioner Fok stated that she had taken a new job in Milwaukee and this would be
her last meeting.
III. Bullying Theme
• MBA Bullying Project/HRC/DPAC (District Parent Advisory Council) Update
Commissioner Fok handed out the project put together by her school group. Which
addressed four challenges: The campaign must be careful to not demonstrate that “many
people bully therefore it is okay” or that St. Louis Park may be a sub-optimal place to raise
children because of bullying, the HRC does not have a large budget to implement the
campaign, the HRC will need the buy-in and action of the School Board, and the campaign
must be wary of tight time resources. They made recommendations based on cost versus
complexity. On the low end with a minimal budget, they could do student workshops and
seminars and it could be executed immediately. On the high-end, a dedicated web site to
find anti-bullying information could be created. Some recommendations that came from
this included: creating a bullying hotline or web site, having a Facebook community, a
community watch program, student support groups, incorporating stronger anti-bullying
messages into DARE, student workshops or seminars, local newspaper media campaigns to
drive people to resources, school web site and media campaigns, dedicated web site to find
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Subject: Human Rights Commission Minutes of January 17, 2012
resources (on city web site), parent workshops and seminars, leveraging the PTA to provide
more awareness to parents.
Chair Tomback noted that they met with the District Parent Advisory Council and
discussed how to do this as a joint project. They talked about having a definition of
bullying or guidelines of when it is OK to intervene or step up.
Commissioner Fok indicated for the most part people they interviewed felt bullying was
picking on somebody and putting them down in a way that is incredibly detrimental.
Their focus was primarily on teenagers.
Ms. Olson indicated she is meeting with Sara Thompson from the school district and they
may have a working definition and she can look into that. She heard from a parent whose
child was bullied and it was dealt with when she brought it to the school and they let her
know about resources. They need to let people know how to find resources more easily.
The Commission should partner with others and educate the community.
Commissioner Goldstein stated that students have planners and maybe they can include a
section on bullying that lists resources for students.
Commissioner Johnson believed the schools were receptive to the film (The Bully
Project) the Commission was considering. He was still waiting for more information.
They could use that as a framework and build on it.
Chair Tomback and Ms. Olson would work with the school liaison to find resources and
put together a definition.
IV. 2012 Work Plan
Ms. Olson put together a draft work plan. The Commission suggested adding
developing anti-bullying resources for use throughout community and a reference to
The Bully Project.
Ms. Seneviratne suggested having a sub committee with PAC members.
Ms. Olson noted they had received a few applications for new Commissioners. There
were no nominations for the Human Rights award, which could possibly be because the
Citizen Involvement Award was being promoted at the same time.
V. 2011 Annual Report
Ms. Olson will work on putting together an annual report and send it to Commissioners.
VI. Election – Chair and Vice Chair for 2012
It was moved by Commissioner Glaab, seconded by Commissioner Tomback, to nominate
Brian Johnson as Chair. Commissioner Johnson accepted the nomination. The motion
passed 7-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Tomback, seconded by Commissioner Glaab, to nominate
Jeff Mueller as Vice Chair. Commissioner Mueller accepted the nomination. The motion
passed 7-0.
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Subject: Human Rights Commission Minutes of January 17, 2012
VII. New Business
Lt. Dreier asked if someone would be willing to attend the next PAC meeting? Commissioner
Goldstein volunteered.
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Stegora-Peterson
Recording Secretary
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 8a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Resolution Approving 2012-2013 Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS ) Local #206
Police Officers Labor Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving a Labor Agreement between the City and the Police
Officers Local #206 bargaining group, establishing terms and conditions of employment for two
years, from 1/1/12 – 12/31/13.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to approve the Labor Agreement between the City and the Union?
BACKGROUND:
Staff is pleased to bring to Council the details of this contract agreement between the City and
the Police Officers Union for 2012-2013. This is the final agreement (of five total) that we have
settled and all groups will now have closed contracts for 2012-2013.
The City and the Union have come to agreement on the following changes to the contract:
• Duration of 2 years (1/1/12 – 12/31/13).
• 2012 Wages: Increase of 2% (consistent with non-union and other settled groups).
• 2013 Wages: Increase of 2% (consistent with other settled groups), and added a change
to how Police Training Officer is calculated in 2013 (as a percentage of pay, rather than
flat hourly dollar amount).
• 2012 Health Insurance: Same as 2011, no increase in employer contribution. Employer
contribution for health insurance consistent with non-union for 2012 at $815 per month.
If electing the high deductible health plan, the employer contribution is set at $606.66 for
premiums and $208.34 for VEBA contribution.
• 2013 Health Insurance: Employer contribution for health insurance consistent with other
groups.
• 2012 and 2013 Wellness: Continued participation in any City provided wellness
incentive programs.
• 2012 Deferred Compensation (effective 4/1/12): City contribution of $10 per pay period
with a minimum employee contribution of $50 per pay period to eligible deferred
compensation programs.
o COMMENT: This is consistent with what is provided to other settled groups.
• 2013 Long Term Disability: New language has been added in which the City will
provide long term disability insurance coverage for employees.
o COMMENT: This is a new benefit for this group, and is consistent with what is
provided to other settled groups.
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Subject: Resolution Approving 2012-2013 LELS Local #206 Police Officers Labor Agreement
• 2012: Language was added to holidays which allows Police Officers to be compensated
at double time (rather than time and a half) if they are called in to work an unscheduled
shift on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. This is consistent with language in our
Local 49 agreement.
Staff is pleased with this agreement and recommends approval. The proposed contract is on file
with the City Clerk. More detail is available upon request.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Funds for this settlement are included in the 2012 budget and will be programmed into 2013
planning for budgets.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Subject: Resolution Approving 2012-2013 LELS Local #206 Police Officers Labor Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.,
LOCAL #206 POLICE OFFICERS
JANUARY 1, 2012 – DECEMBER 31, 2013
WHEREAS, the City and the Union have reached a negotiated settlement covering the
terms and conditions of a Labor Agreement as permitted by the State of Minnesota Public
Employees Labor Relations Act, and
WHEREAS, the City Council may enter into such agreements as authorized by its
Charter;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a Collective Bargaining
Agreement, City Contract #______ between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement
Labor Services, Inc. (LELS), Local #206 Police Officers, effective January 1, 2012 – December
31, 2013.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 8b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Deferred Compensation Employer Contribution for Non-Union Employees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving an employer contribution of $10 per pay period with a
minimum employee contribution of $50 per pay period to a deferred compensation account for
benefit-earning non-union employees effective April 1, 2012.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to approve the contribution?
BACKGROUND:
Deferred compensation (457) accounts for government employees are similar to 401k plans in the
private sector. The account is a means for an employee to set aside pre-tax dollars into an
interest-bearing account with the purpose of saving for use during retirement.
The City has provided the opportunity for employees to voluntarily participate in a deferred
compensation account for many years, and provides four different vendors to choose from. The four
vendors are ICMA, MN Deferred Compensation Plan, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and ING.
During union contract negotiations in 2010, the Police Sergeants group requested a new means of
incenting employees to set aside a portion of their income to help plan for their future. At that
time, they requested and received a 2011 employer match to a portion of funds that the employee
chose to set aside in a deferred compensation account. Patrol Officers also requested and received
this benefit in 2011. The benefit for both groups was agreed to sunset 12/31/11.
All five union groups participated in negotiations for open 2012-2013 contracts, and this program
was implemented in all the union settlements as a regular ongoing benefit (no sunset). In order
for employees to receive the employer contribution of $10 per pay period, he or she must
contribute a minimum of $50 per pay period.
Because this program appears to be successful and helps employees prepare for their future, it is
recommended the benefit be extended to benefit-earning non-union employees effective April 1, 2012.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Funds for this settlement are included in the 2012 budget and will be programmed into planning
for future budgets.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Subject: Deferred Compensation Employer Contribution for Non-Union Employees
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING
DEFERRED COMPENSATION EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a benefit plan that provides an effective means
for providing employee group benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to encourage and incent staff to invest and save for
their future financial needs; and
WHEREAS, the administration of such plans will be in accordance with plan documents and
as approved by the City Manager;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
approves an employer contribution to employer-provided deferred compensation plans of $10 per
pay period with a minimum employee contribution of $50 per pay period for benefit-earning non-
union employees effective April 1, 2012.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 8c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
“Recognition of Marriage” Constitutional Amendment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution opposing proposed “Recognition of Marriage” Constitutional
Amendment.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to adopt the attached resolution in opposition to the proposed
“Recognition of Marriage” Constitutional Amendment?
BACKGROUND:
On February 27, 2012, Council discussed the “Recognition of Marriage” Constitutional
Amendment that will be on the ballot in November, 2012.
In 2011 the Minnesota State Legislature voted to include the following question on the election
ballot in November, 2012: “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a
union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?” If
passed the amendment would add a new Section 13 to the Minnesota Constitution stating: “Only
a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.”
At the February 27 Study Session, Councilmembers came to consensus to adopt a resolution
opposing the proposed “Recognition of Marriage” constitutional amendment. Council discussed
that adding this provision to the Minnesota Constitution feels like it takes away basic human
rights of our citizens in St. Louis Park. The City Council indicated it supports equal protection
under the law and that the constitution should not be used to discriminate against individuals.
The City Council further indicated it was not interested in supporting any change to the
constitution that would limit the freedom of its citizens.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 8c) Page 2
Subject: “Recognition of Marriage” Constitutional Amendment
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED
“RECOGNITION OF MARRIAGE”
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, in 2011 the Minnesota State Legislature voted to include the following
question on the election ballot in November, 2012; “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be
amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as
a marriage in Minnesota?”; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would add a new Section 13 to the Minnesota
Constitution stating: “Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a
marriage in Minnesota.”; and
WHEREAS, in February, 2011 the City of St. Louis Park City Council recognized the
importance of equality for all citizens by passing a Domestic Partner Registry; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park City Council believes that such an amendment is
damaging to the cultural and economic fabric of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park City Council holds that the Constitution of the
State of Minnesota does not exist to codify discrimination and exclusion but instead to protect
individual rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park hereby opposes the proposed constitutional amendment entitled “Recognition of
Marriage Solely Between One Man and One Woman,” and urges its residents to vote “No” on
Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 5, 2012
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
Agenda Item #: 8d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item
Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Appointments to the SWLRT Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to reappoint/appoint Robert Tift, Bill James and Mathew Flory as the City of St. Louis
Park’s representatives to the SWLRT Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC); and,
• Motion to appoint Kathryn Kottke and Claudia Johnston-Madison as the City of St. Louis Park’s
alternates to the SWLRT Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Who does the City Council wish to represent the City on the SWLRT CAC?
BACKGROUND:
At the February 27, 2012 City Council Study Session, the City Council discussed whom to choose
to represent the City on the SWLRT CAC. Based upon the direction received from the City
Council the recommended action does three things:
1. It officially affirms the Council’s desire to have Robert Tift and Bill James, current
members of the CAC, continue as representatives of the City;
2. It appoints Mathew Flory as a third City representative on the CAC; and,
3. It appoints Kathryn Kottke and Claudia Johnston-Madison as alternate representatives to
CAC.
The City Council initially appointed representatives to the CAC in 2007. In a January letter from
the Metropolitan Council/Hennepin County the Mayor was asked to confirm the City’s existing or
appoint new City representation to the CAC by March 5, 2012. Based on the fact that there will
be three SWLRT stations in SLP, the Met Council and Hennepin County asked that the City
appoint three representatives to the CAC.
The original CAC began meeting in July of 2007 and has continued to meet up until the present. In
order to continue providing opportunities for community participation, the Metropolitan Council
and Hennepin County are expanding the membership and role of the Community Advisory
Committee (CAC). The CAC will meet monthly to advise the Metropolitan Council project office
staff, responsible for engineering of the light rail line, as well as the Hennepin County Community
Works project, which will integrate land use planning and economic development along the line.
This new, integrated model will be supported by a recent federal Sustainable Communities grant
which will help advance multimodal transportation choices, promote affordable housing with
access to jobs, and increase environmental preservation and energy efficiency. See the attached
charter for more information on the purpose, roles and responsibilities of the Southwest
Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
City Council Meeting of March 5, 2012 (Item No. 8d) Page 2
Subject: Appointments to the SWLRT Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
Both Bob Tift and Bill James have served on the CAC since its inception. They also were
members of the Transportation Action Team during the City Vision process. Bob Tift lives south
of the SWLRT corridor at 3800 Brunswick Avenue in the Elmwood Neighborhood and Bill James
lives north of the corridor at 3224 Florida Avenue in the Lenox neighborhood.
Mathew Flory – 3244 Edgewood, is president of the Lenox Neighborhood. Kathryn Kottke – 2712
Brunswick Ave, lives in the Bronx Park neighborhood. Claudia Johnson-Madison – 3931 Joppa
Avenue, is president of the Minikahda Vista neighborhood and a member of the Planning
Commission.
It is important to note that many organizations, including Safety in the Park, have been invited
directly by the Met Council and Hennepin County to provide a representative to the CAC
regardless of who the cities ask to serve on the CAC. Over 25 independent groups like Safety in
the Park have received invitations to participate in the CAC. A list of the groups invited is
attached.
A Business Advisory Committee (BAC) is also being created specifically for representatives of
the businesses and commercial/industrial property owners along the SWLRT corridor. More to
come on the specifics of that committee.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Nomination Form
CAC Charter
Letter to Mayor Jacobs
Organizations Invited to be Represented on SWLRT CAC
Prepared by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Draft 1/20/12
Advisory Committee New Member Form
Information about the Organization: Provide the following information about your organization:
Organization Name:
President/ Chair Name:
Street Address:
City, State and Zip:
Phone: ( ) - E-mail:
Purpose or Mission:
Briefly describe your organization. Be sure to include number of members, governance
structure and tax status (e.g. non-profit or 501(c)3).
Information about the Appointee: Provide the following information about the person you are
recommending to serve on the committee.
Name:
Street Address:
City, State and Zip:
Phone: ( ) - E-mail:
Authorization: The executive director, chair, president or equivalent authorizes the above
named person to represent the organization.
Signature Position/Title:
Mail or email this completed form to:
Attn: SWLRT Advisory Committee
Metropolitan Council
Fairview Avenue North, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55104
If you have questions or would like to request an electronic copy of the form, please contact Robin
Caufman at robin.caufman@metc.state.mn.us or (651) 602-1457.
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Charter of the Southwest LRT
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
SCOPE
The Southwest LRT Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was established in 2007 to provide guidance
on community issues during the Alternatives Analysis (AA) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS) phases of Southwest LRT project development. Members were appointed by the partner cities
and neighborhood organizations to provide representation for the station areas. In 2012, the purpose,
role and composition of the CAC is being expanded to provide for broader community involvement on the
Southwest LRT project as it progresses through the Preliminary Engineering (PE)/Final EIS phases and
Hennepin County’s Community Works planning efforts to maximize and integrate economic development
along the Southwest LRT line.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the CAC is to serve as a voice for the community and advise the Southwest LRT Corridor
Management Committee and the Southwest LRT Community Works Steering Committee during the
planning and implementation phases of the light rail line and beyond:
1. Advise on communications and outreach strategies for the Southwest LRT project’s Draft
Environmental Impact Statement, Preliminary Engineering, and the Final Environmental Impact
Statement as well as the Southwest LRT Community Works’ land use/economic development
initiatives.
2. Provide input on station location, design, and construction to reflect the needs of the community,
including residents, visitors, businesses, transit riders, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
3. Provide input on station area (1/2 mile radius of station location) vision and character for
development from a community perspective.
4. Identify environmental concerns and impacts related to construction and operation of the light rail
line.
5. Identify potential issues and review strategies to mitigate the impacts of construction on
residences and businesses.
6. Review and comment on major initiatives and actions of the Southwest LRT Community Works
program.
7. Serve as an information resource and liaison to the greater corridor community.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Southwest CAC has reporting responsibilities to both the Southwest LRT Management Committee
and the Southwest LRT Community Works Steering Committee.
In addition, the CAC will have a representative from their membership serving as member of the
Southwest LRT Management Committee and the Southwest LRT Community Works Steering
Committee.
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Draft 1/26/12
RESPONSIBILITIES
Each member of the Southwest CAC agrees to:
1. Attend a majority of CAC meetings (alternates will be allowed to participate in the committee
discussions if CAC staff are notified prior to the meeting.)
2. Be a voice to advance the broader interests of the local community or interest they represent.
3. Report to the entity represented on the activities of the CAC as well as serve as a conduit of
information to the broader community.
4. Actively participate in discussions by sharing ideas and expertise.
5. Identify issues affecting communities impacted by both the LRT project development and
Community Works initiatives and assist in developing strategies for minimizing those impacts.
6. Provide feedback to the Southwest LRT Communication Steering Committee on the structure and
effectiveness of the communication and public involvement efforts.
7. Listen to and respect the viewpoints of others.
8. Accept the outcome of decisions, once they are made.
MEMBERSHIP
Members will be appointed for a one-year term and reconfirmation of membership will be requested on
an annual basis.
Membership is intended to represent the diverse interests and stakeholders along the Southwest LRT
line and will therefore include people from neighborhood groups, special interest groups, advocacy
groups, educational institutions and ethnic communities.
If an appointed member or alternate is no longer able to participate actively in the CAC, the organization
that appointed that person will be allowed to name a replacement.
MEETINGS
The CAC will meet monthly on the second Thursday of every month, from 6:00-7:30 P.M. Meetings will
be co-chaired by Jennifer Munt, Metropolitan Council District 3, and Jeanette Colby, Kenwood Isles Area
Association.
Agendas will be distributed to all members at least five business days before the meeting.
Special meetings, open houses, subcommittees and focus groups will be scheduled at regular intervals
and as needed.
To facilitate communication and a sharing of ideas and information, the CAC with meet jointly at least
twice each year with the Business Advisory Committee (BAC). This meeting will replace a regularly
scheduled CAC meeting.
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January 31, 2012
Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 55416
RE: Southwest LRT Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointments
In September 2011, the Federal Transit Administration granted the Metropolitan Council
approval to start engineering the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. This is a
significant milestone for the project that will provide the region with a fast, safe new
transportation choice and improve access to key destinations, including job centers in the
southwest suburbs, Minneapolis, St. Paul and the University of Minnesota.
All along, SW LRT has had robust community participation, including the formation of a
community advisory committee in 2007 charged with providing guidance during the early
planning stages for the Southwest LRT project. As the project moves into engineering and the
land uses around the stations change we want to continue and increase community participation
as the project moves forward. It is critically important to have an engaged community advisory
committee to provide guidance on a range of issues such as design, engineering, economic
development around station locations, environmental issues and potential mitigation measures.
We want to take this opportunity to confirm your member’s continued participation and ask you
to also identify an alternate, if you haven’t already done so.
In order to continue providing opportunities for community participation, the Metropolitan
Council and Hennepin County are expanding the membership and role of the Community
Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will meet monthly to advise the Metropolitan Council
project office staff, responsible for engineering of the light rail line, as well as the Hennepin
County Community Works project, which will integrate land use planning and economic
development along the line. This new, integrated model will be supported by a recent federal
Sustainable Communities grant which will help advance multimodal transportation choices,
promote affordable housing with access to jobs, and increase environmental preservation and
energy efficiency. See the attached charter for more information on the purpose, roles and
responsibilities of the Southwest Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
SW CAC members will play an important role in representing station areas and community
groups, identifying issues, discussing potential solutions and facilitating general public
awareness of the LRT project and related community development.
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Your organization is currently represented by (insert names of member(s)). Please either
confirm that you wish to continue with your current representation or that you would like to
appoint new representation by completing the attached form by March 5, 2012. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact Robin Caufman at 651-602-1457 or
robin.caufman@metc.state.mn.us or Katie Walker at 612-348-2190 or
Katie.walker@co.hennepin.mn.us.
Thank you for your continued participation on this important committee. We look forward to
working with the CAC as we develop the Southwest LRT line and support economic
development along the line.
Sincerely,
Susan Haigh, Chair Gail Dorfman, Commissioner
Metropolitan Council Hennepin County
Southwest LRT Management Committee Chair, Southwest LRT Community Works Steering
Committee
CC: Tom Harmening, City Administrator
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
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Organizations Invited to ďe Represented on SWLRT CAC
Name Title Interest Email Oranization
Ron Biss TAAC Chair ADA, accessibility ronbiss@hotmail.com Transportation
Accessibility
Advisory
Committee
Donald Eyberg Architect Bike, trails deyberg@qwestoffice.net Bike Edina Task
Force
Joshua Houdek Environmental joshua.houdek@sierraclub.org Sierra Club
Northstar Chapter
Jim Erkel Environmental
Justice
jerkel@mncenter.org MN Center for
Environmental
Advocacy
Kandi Arries Resident Freight rail relocation ksarries@gmail.com Safety in the Park
Steve Cramer Executive
Director
Housing,
redevelopment, low
income
steve.cramer@ppl-inc.org Project for Pride In
Living
Amina Saleh Community
Organizer
Immigrant asaleh@fcsmn.org Family Partnership
Tania Haber Senior Pastor Low income,
housing, residents,
faith
t.haber@westwoodlutheran.org Westwood
Lutheran Church
Cathy Maes Director Low income,
residents, faith
blakeroad55343@gmail.com Intercongregation
Communities
Association (Blake
Rd Collaborative)
Beth Kodluboy Executive
Director
Low income,
residents, housing
bethk@homelinemn.org HOME Line
Jodi Nelson Executive
Director
Low income, under
represented
communities
jodi@micah.org MICAH
Lars Negstad Strategic
Campaigns
Coordinator
Low income, under
represented
communities
LNegstad@isaiahmn.org ISAIAH
Larry Blackstad Board Chair Parks, trails
Hennepin County
Board Appointee
Three River Parks
District
Anita Tabb Commissioner
District 4
Parks, trails atabb@minneapolisparks.org Minneapolis Park
and Rec. Board
Keith Prusing President Parks, trails,
environmental
info@cedarlakepark.org Cedar Lake Park
Association
Asad Aliweyd Executive
Director
Somali, immigrant,
business
New American
Academy
(Immigrant
Outreach) (Eden
Prairie-primarily)
Ted Duepner Depot Project
Coordinator
Youth tedduepner@gmail.com Depot Coffee Shop
Rich Wagner, Ph.D. President Students, transit
users
Dunwoody
Cecilia Cervantes,
Ph.D.
President Students, transit
users
cecilia.cervantes@hennepintech.edu Hennepin Tech,
Eden Prairie
Campus
Hilary Reeves Communications
Manager
Transit users hilaryr@tlcminnesota.org TLC
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Jennifer Swanson resident, parks info@westcalhoun.org West Calhoun
Neighborhood
Ethan Fawley Transportation
Policy Director
complete streets,
active living
fawley@fresh-energy.org Fresh Energy
Ruth Kildow Senior
Ombudsman
seniors - Minneapolis ruth.kildow@minneapolismn.gov Senior Citizen
Advisory
Committee to the
Mayor and City
Council
Annette Sandler program
manager,
NORC
seniors - western
suburbs (SLP,
Hopkins,
Minnetonka)
asandler@jfcsmpls.org NORC - Jewish
Family & Children's
Service of Mpls
Stacy Unowsky Housing
Manager
housing sunowsky@hopkinsmn.com Dow Towers
Tom Fulton Executive
Director
Housing,
redevelopment, low
income
tfulton@fhfund.org Family Housing
Fund
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