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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
7:00 p.m. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEW – Westwood Room
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 August 20, 2012
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. EDA Vendor Claims
6. Old Business -- None
7. New Business
7a. 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification
Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the proposed levy of
a special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033, Subdivision 6,
and approval of the 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy and Budget for fiscal year 2013.
8. Communications
9. Adjournment
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Retirement Recognition Resolution for Matt Reilly
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes July 23, 2012
3b. City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2012
3c. Study Session Minutes August 13, 2012
3d. City Council Meeting Minutes August 20, 2012
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.)
Meeting of September 4, 2012
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5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Reappointment of Citizen Representatives to the Community Ed Advisory Commission
Recommended Action: Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners as citizen
representatives to the Community Education Advisory Commission with terms as
follows:
6. Public Hearings
6a. On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor License – Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc.
Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve application
from Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc., for an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor
license to be located at 5371 16th St. W., with the license term through March 1, 2013.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public -- None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Adoption of the 2013 Preliminary General and Park and Recreation Fund Budgets,
2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Preliminary HRA Property Tax Levy.
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2013 General and Park and Recreation
Fund Budgets, 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy, and Setting Public Hearing
Date for the 2013 Budget and Final Property Tax Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Preliminary HRA Levy for 2013.
8b. First Reading of Ordinance for Street Renaming - 25½ Street West to Barry Street West
Recommended Action: Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance renaming
25½ Street West to Barry Street West and set Second Reading for September 24, 2012.
8c. First Reading - Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Mobile Food Vehicles and
Catering
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving a
Zoning Ordinance amendment pertaining to Mobile Food Vehicles and Catering, and to
set the second reading for September 24, 2012.
8d. Minnehaha Creek Remeander EAW Record of Decision and Conditional Use Permit for
Excavation/Fill and Work in the Floodplain
Recommended Action:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution certifying the environmental assessment worksheet
(EAW) as an adequate examination of the environmental impacts and accepting the
Record of Decision, declaring no need for an Environmental Impact Statement.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit for excavation,
fill, and work in the FP – General Floodplain District.
9. Communication
Name Term Expiration
Gregg Lindberg 6/30/2015
Kristen Piper 6/30/2015
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,275.00 and accepting work
for Fire Station No. 1 Work Scope 20 (Elevator) with Schindler Elevator Corporation Project
No. 2008-3001, City Contract No. 98-11
4b. Approve Contract with Three Rivers Park District to clear and remove snow from the LRT
and Cedar Lake Extension Trails through the City of St. Louis Park for the 2012-2013
Winter Season
4c. Enter into agreement with KOMA for completion of architectural and engineering design
services, preparation of construction documents, and assistance with contract administration
for the first floor City Hall remodeling project
4d. Adopt Resolution to recognize Support Services Agent Matt Reilly for his 30 years of
service to the City of St. Louis Park
4e. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes February 6, 2012
4f. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes July 18, 2012
4g. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
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Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 20, 2012
1. Call to Order
President Santa called the meeting to order at 7:20 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: Deputy Executive Director (Ms. Deno), Housing Programs Coordinator (Ms.
Larsen), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Economic Development
Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes July 16, 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 Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Mavity, to accept for
filing Vendor Claims for the period July 7, 2012 through August 10, 2012.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Old Business - None
7. New Business
7a. Amendment to Internal Loan Fund Resolution 12-10 for Westwood Villa
Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA). EDA Resolution No. 12-11
Ms. Larsen presented the staff report and explained that on July 16, 2012, the EDA
authorized an internal loan up to $1,100,000 for the $2,185,000 project at the Westwood
Villa HIA, which was to be funded with Development Funds and the remainder of funds
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Subject: EDA Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2012
coming from the sale of bonds. She indicated since that time, the total loan amount for
the project has decreased to under $1.3 million due to lower than anticipated construction
bids received for the project and higher than anticipated prepayment fees resulting in the
project being funded solely with Development Funds and funds from a bond sale will no
longer be needed. She pointed out that residents at Westwood Villa who have prepaid
their fee have received a refund between the higher and lower amount of the total project
costs.
It was moved by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Mavity, to approve
EDA Resolution No. 12-11 Authorizing Amended Terms of Internal Loan for Advance of
Funds in Connection with Housing Improvements within the Westwood Villa Owners
Association Housing Improvement Area.
The motion passed 7-0.
7b. First Amendment to the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract and
Modification of the Assessment Agreement between the EDA and Ellipse II
LLC (Bader Development). EDA Resolution No. 12-12.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and advised that the purpose of the First Amendment
is to update the legal description included in the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
related to the e2 project to reflect the transfer of a narrow strip of land from the Ellipse on
Excelsior property to the e2 property next door. He stated the 11’ x 190’ strip of land
being added to the e2 property is intended to provide sufficient land area to accommodate
the 58 residential units that the developer has committed to construct and this revision to
the legal description and Assessment Agreement is consistent with the approvals
previously provided to the e2 plat, e2 PUD, and other related contracts.
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to approve
EDA Resolution No. 12-12 Approving a First Amendment of a Purchase and
Redevelopment Contract and a Modification of Assessment Agreement between the St.
Louis Park Economic Development Authority and Ellipse II, LLC.
The motion passed 7-0.
8. Communications - None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Secretary President
Meeting Date: September 4, 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 August 11 through August 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
8/28/2012CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 14:09:39R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
1Page -Council Check Summary
8/24/2012 -8/11/2012
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
105.00ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
105.00
716.63WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
1,204.08ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
195.00TRUNK HWY 7 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
195.00HSTI G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
195.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
195.00PARK CENTER HOUSING G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
716.63CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
716.63MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,906.63PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
716.63EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
716.63ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
716.63WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
716.63AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
716.63HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,623.75
472.50DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN
472.50
3,000.00HRA LEVY G&A LEGAL SERVICESLOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP
3,000.00
Report Totals 13,201.25
EDA Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 5a)
Subject: EDA Vendor Claims Page 2
Meeting Date: September 4, 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: Special Meeting
TITLE:
2013 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the proposed levy of a special benefit levy pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, and approval of the 2013 Preliminary HRA
Levy and Budget for fiscal year 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the EDA desire to levy the maximum percentage allowable by law of 0.0185% of taxable
market value collectible in 2013 for purposes of funding infrastructure improvements in
redeveloping areas of the City?
BACKGROUND:
This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which
significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council elected at that time to use
the levy proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. Thus far, some
of the HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies and analyses for future
improvement projects. By law, these funds could also be used for other housing and
redevelopment purposes. Given the significant infrastructure needs facing the City in the future,
particularly transportation infrastructure such as Highway 7 and Louisiana, which currently the
City’s share is budgeted at $10,784,000 and is to be paid from the HRA Levy Fund, staff
recommends that the HRA Levy continue at the maximum allowed by law for the 2013 budget
year. This is consistent with the City’s Long Range Financial Management Plan. By state
statute, the HRA Levy cannot exceed 0.0185% of the taxable market value of the City.
Therefore, staff has calculated the maximum Preliminary HRA Levy for 2013 to be $900,933
based on data from Hennepin County. This is an $82,641 decrease from the 2012 Final HRA
Levy of $983,574 due to a lower taxable market value in the City and change from the Market
Value Homestead Credit being replaced with the Market Value Homestead Exclusion Program
for 2012. As indicated in the resolution, the EDA is allowed to authorize the HRA levy and then
forward this recommendation to the City Council. Council action is required before certification,
which is scheduled occur on September 4, 2012 also.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION
Given the significant infrastructure needs facing the City in the future, particularly related to
transportation needs, staff is recommending the EDA adopt the resolution authorizing the
proposed HRA levy.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
This levy supports St. Louis Park being a connected and engaged community relative to
transportation connections.
EDA Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
Subject: 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification
Attachments: Resolution Authorizing 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy and HRA Budget
2013 HRA Levy Preliminary Budget
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director and City Manager
EDA Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 7a) Page 3
Subject: 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED LEVY OF
A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES,
SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL
OF A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of
the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, of the HRA Act permits the Authority to
levy and collect a special benefit levy of up to .0185 percent of taxable market value in the City
upon all taxable real property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to levy a special benefit levy in the amount of up to
.0185 percent of taxable market value in the City for taxes payable in 2013; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.065, the Authority is required
to adopt a proposed budget and a proposed tax levy and submit the same to the County Auditor
by September 15; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has before it for its consideration a copy of a proposed budget
for its operations for the fiscal year 2013 and the amount of the proposed levy for collection in
2013 shall be based on this budget and the long range financial management plan, subject to any
adjustments in the budget as finally approved prior to certification of the final special benefit
levy.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority:
1. The proposed budget of $900,933 for the operations of the Authority in fiscal year
2013, as presented for consideration by the City Council, is hereby in all respects approved,
subject to final approval by the Authority before certification of the tax levy under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 275.07.
2. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to file the proposed
budget with the City in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6.
3. The proposed special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
469.033, Subdivision 6, is hereby approved in a maximum amount equal to .0185 percent of
taxable market value in City of St. Louis Park, currently estimated to be $4,869,909,182 with
respect to taxes payable in calendar year 2012, subject to final approval by the Authority before
certification of the special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.07.
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Subject: 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification
4. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to seek the approval by
resolution of the City Council of the levy of special benefit taxes payable in 2013 and to take
such other actions as are necessary to bring before the Board the final budget and levy to be sent
to the county auditor on or before five working days after December 20, 2012.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority September 4, 2012
Executive Director President
Attest:
Secretary
EDA Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 7a) Page 5
Subject: 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy Certification
HRA Levy
2013 Preliminary Budget
September 4, 2012
2011 2012 2013
Actual Budget Proposed Budget
Revenues:
Property Tax Levy 989,016$ 983,574$ 900,933$
Market Value Homestead Credit 31,747$ -$ -$
Interest Income 93,269 70,000 85,017
Total Revenue 1,114,032$ 1,053,574$ 985,950$
Expenditures:
Infrastructure Projects -$ -$ 9,234,174$
Legislative Lobbying Services 52,867 - -
Total Expenditures 52,867$ -$ 9,234,174$
Net Transfers (1,549,826)$ -$ 3,100,000$
Beginning Fund Balance 5,102,896$ 4,614,235$ 5,667,809$
Net Change in Fund Balance (488,661)$ 1,053,574$ (5,148,224)$
Ending Fund Balance 4,614,235$ 5,667,809$ 519,585$
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 2a
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:
Retirement Recognition Resolution for Matt Reilly, Police Department Support Services Agent
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to read resolution and present plaque to Matt Reilly for 30 years of service to the City of
St. Louis Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
City Policy states that employees who retire or resign in good standing with over 20 years of
service will be presented with a resolution from the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council.
Police Department Support Services Agent Matt Reilly will be in attendance for the presentation
at the beginning of the meeting. The mayor is asked to read the resolution and present Agent
Reilly with a plaque in recognition of his years of service to the City.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 2a) Page 2
Subject: Retirement Recognition Resolution for Matt Reilly, Police Department Support Services Agent
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO SUPPORT SERVICES AGENT MATT REILLY
WHEREAS, Matt began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 30 years ago
on February 15, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Matt served and protected the citizens of St. Louis Park as a patrol officer for
nineteen years; and
WHEREAS, Matt served as the St. Louis Park Crime Prevention Officer for one year; and
WHEREAS, Matt was promoted to the position of Support Services Agent on January 1st,
2001; and
WHEREAS, Matt served on the board of the Midwest Economic Crime Fund; and
WHEREAS, Matt was an active member of The Hennepin County Investigators
Association; and
WHEREAS, Matt was regarded as an expert in financial crime investigations; and
WHEREAS, Matt provided mentorship to fellow officers during their assignments in the
Support Services division; and
WHEREAS, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Support Services
Agent Matt Reilly for his great contributions and 30 years of dedicated service to the City of St.
Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 23, 2012
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, and Sue
Santa.
Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger and Jake Spano.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Director of Human
Resources (Ms. Deno), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman),
Inspection Services Manager (Ms. Boettcher), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Director of
Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal),
Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin),
Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Olson), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Planner
(Mr. Fulton), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Brady Mueller, Cindy Douthett Nagel, and Kevin Dummer (Krech, O’Brien, Mueller
and Associates) and Dan Hunt (Hunt Associates, LLC) and Pete Keely (Collage Architects).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – August 6 and August 13, 2012
Councilmember Ross thanked Mr. Harmening for the written update on redevelopment projects
and EDA contracts.
Councilmember Ross suggested staff consider the use of security fobs as part of the first floor
remodeling project.
2. Property Acquisition Update – Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue Grade Separated
Crossing Project
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
City Attorney Tom Scott was in attendance to discuss the status of property acquisition related to
the Hwy 7/Louisiana Ave project and in particular acquisition associated with two billboards in
the project area. Mr. Scott stated that Council recently adopted a resolution authorizing the
acquisition of property or easements for this project. He advised that the City can either relocate
the billboards to a remaining portion of those parcels, which would provide comparable visibility
for the billboards, or the City can decide to acquire the billboards in addition to the land, similar
to acquiring a business located on the property.
Mayor Jacobs and Councilmember Santa expressed support for pursuing relocation of the
billboards.
Councilmember Mavity asked if the City’s current ordinance would allow the billboards to be
relocated on the site or whether relocating the billboards would require making an exception for
these parcels and whether this would set a precedent.
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Mr. Scott advised the City’s current ordinance does not allow billboards to be relocated on a site.
He indicated the City has a general prohibition for non-conforming signs being moved, and the
City may have to amend its Zoning Ordinance.
Councilmember Mavity asked about the impact of relocating the billboards in terms of visibility,
light, etc., and questioned whether the billboards would need to be significantly taller to achieve
the same visibility if relocated on the site. She requested that any amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance be sufficiently precise to protect the City’s interests.
Councilmembers Ross and Mavity expressed support for pursuing relocation of the billboards on
the site.
Mr. Harmening stated that Councilmember Sanger asked that her comments be provided to
Council. He stated that Councilmember Sanger does not support relocation of the billboards and
wants the City to keep with its past policy of reducing the number of billboards in the City; she
supports the option of buying out the billboards and understands the costs associated with this.
Councilmember Santa agreed with the concerns raised by Councilmember Mavity regarding the
impact on neighboring properties and the impact on other businesses that derive income from
their visibility and that visibility being potentially blocked by the relocation of the billboards.
It was the consensus of the majority of the City Council to explore relocation of the two
billboards affected by the Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue project, with the understanding that
staff needed to assess the impacts associated with a possible relocation.
3. City Hall First Floor Reconfiguration/Remodel
Mr. Hoffman presented the staff report and introduced Brady Mueller, Cindy Douthett Nagel,
and Kevin Dummer from Krech, O’Brien, Mueller and Associates. He then conducted a tour of
the first floor of City Hall.
Mr. Mueller presented drawings of the existing entrance and proposed entrance noting that the
vestibule will be extended out to make more room for people inside as well as making an
inviting statement for City Hall.
Ms. Douthett Nagel presented architectural drawings of the proposed reconfiguration of first
floor and stated the receptionist area will be relocated in the front of the entry opposite the
elevator and stairs and will be made larger. She stated there will be a small conference area
behind the reception area and the stairway will be opened up using glass. She advised the
community room will remain the same size but storage space will be added to allow for storage
of chairs and tables and windows will also be added. She noted that display areas will also be
added to the first floor. She indicated the break room will be enlarged by approximately 300
square feet and will include an area for eating as well as a lounge area with a television. She
stated that proposed improvements to the Information Resources area include 6 x 12 work
stations, computer work areas, and storage areas. She explained the work stations will include
clerestory windows at the top of the work stations to allow light transfer. She added the former
garage area will also be reconfigured to allow deliveries to be made in this area rather than
through the reception area.
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Councilmember Mavity asked if the receptionist space will be adaptable for other uses should the
City decide in the future to not have this area staffed.
Mr. Hoffman stated the receptionist space can serve as a traditional receptionist area as well as a
service counter.
Mr. Harmening noted that the City feels it is important to have a receptionist on first floor and
the receptionist area will serve as more than an information desk, e.g., offering pool passes so
people do not have to go upstairs to conduct simple transactions.
Councilmember Ross requested that the City include a lactation area.
Mr. Harmening stated the City has a quiet room on third floor that employees can use as a
lactation area.
Ms. Douthett Nagel presented several concepts for the conference rooms using interior
illumination for creating light. She then provided a 3D tour of the remodeling.
Councilmember Santa stated the City recently completed construction of two new fire stations
and should remain sensitive to costs associated with this remodeling. She expressed support for
the proposed remodeling and stated that City Hall was built in the 1960s and the building has
been repurposed to the point where the space needs to be remodeled.
Mayor Jacobs noted that the City has been setting money aside in the budget for this remodeling.
It was the consensus of the City Council to support proceeding with developing a plan to
reconfigure/remodel the first floor of City Hall.
4. Eliot School Redevelopment Site
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and introduced Dan Hunt (Hunt Associates, LLC) and
Pete Keely (Collage Architects). She provided a brief history regarding the Eliot School site.
She stated the City worked with the School District to set up neighborhood meetings, which
resulted in a task force being created to address redevelopment of the site, and included a public
input process. She indicated the proposed development includes a low rise multi-family
residential development, which meets the Design Guidelines developed in 2010.
Mr. Hunt introduced himself and gave a brief background of his development experience. He
stated that traffic was raised as a significant concern for residents but felt that the traffic issues
were solvable.
Mr. Keely described the proposed development plan and stated they followed the intent of the
Design Guidelines when designing the site and remained sensitive to the site’s location in a
single family neighborhood. He indicated they reduced the mass of the buildings down to two or
three story buildings; in addition, the southwest corner of the site includes green space, which
will provide open vistas for traffic to create a calming effect. He stated the other end of the site
includes two single family lots to pull the multi-family buildings away from the residential area
as much as possible. He indicated the C-shaped courtyard design will pull the mass of the
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buildings toward the center and provide more green space to the north and toward Cedar Lake
Road to the south. He stated that parking for residents is below ground with 20 stalls provided
for guests between the two buildings.
Mayor Jacobs asked if traffic studies have been completed; staff indicated they have not been
ordered.
Councilmember Ross expressed concerns about current traffic issues in this area and the traffic
issues created with the redevelopment as well as with the Highway 100 reconstruction project.
She felt that traffic studies should be completed regardless of whether the proposed
redevelopment goes through. She expressed support for the proposed design but was concerned
that if residents are required to pay additional money for parking, they will park on the street.
She indicated the City is trying to limit parking in the neighborhoods and has worked hard to
minimize the impact on neighbors by keeping neighborhoods separate but accessible. She urged
the developer to include parking in the cost of rent and also asked the developer to include a
playground in the public space.
Mr. Fulton noted that traffic on Cedar Lake Road has been identified in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan as needing to be studied in this area.
Mr. Keely advised that 190 parking stalls are provided under the buildings plus an additional
twenty stalls are provided on the road. He stated this translates to one parking stall per bedroom.
Councilmember Santa agreed with the concerns raised by Councilmember Ross regarding
parking and stated she would like to avoid having residents park in the adjacent neighborhood.
She stated that the site is drawing on a neighborhood feel but she did not see a lot of amenities
for children planned for the site. She also stated the proposed development is denser than stated
in the Design Guidelines and noted there was a strong preference for owner occupied housing on
the site. She indicated she was not happy with seeing only two single family lots at the north end
of the site. She also asked if the apartment units could be converted to condos if the market
changes.
Mr. Hunt indicated they cannot meet the guideline of owner occupied housing in the current
market. He stated the single family lots are intended to put something between the existing
single family homes and the apartment units.
Councilmember Ross asked how many three bedroom units are planned.
Mr. Hunt replied they are waiting for the market study to be completed, but there are currently
no three bedroom units in the development.
Councilmember Ross stated she would like to see three bedroom units included in the
development.
Councilmember Mavity expressed support for the proposed development. She stated she was
happy with the height of the buildings and assumed the City will conduct shadow studies. She
indicated she was concerned about the number of parking stalls provided, noting that ten of the
twenty guest stalls appear to be included in the total bedroom count of 200 bedrooms. She stated
that ten cars parked on the street can make a difference in a neighborhood and asked that staff
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look into this further. She urged the developer and property manager to provide clear
expectations to residents with respect to the parking requirements for the apartment buildings.
It was the consensus of the City Council to support the concept plan for redevelopment of the
Eliot School site, noting the concerns raised regarding traffic and parking.
Councilmember Ross requested further information regarding the process for keeping the
neighborhood apprised regarding next steps.
Mr. Fulton indicated the City has provided notices to properties further than the required 350’
and City staff will discuss ways to make sure communications continue to be sent to adjacent
property owners.
5. Fire and Police Analysis for Future Planning
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and advised that Council previously set aside money to
allow an analysis to be completed on Police and Fire Department operations related to future
resource needs. He stated that the study will address how demographic changes, redevelopment,
and SWLRT will impact public safety in the future and will provide information to assist the
City in planning for the future.
Council discussed the role of the consultants and involvement by Police Chief Luse and Fire
Chief Stemmer and their respective staff members.
Mr. Harmening stated that an update will be provided to Council by the end of the year.
6. Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Councilmember Ross thanked Mr. Harmening for the written update on redevelopment projects
and EDA contracts.
Councilmember Ross suggested staff consider the use of security fobs as part of the first floor
remodeling project.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
7. June 2012 Monthly Financial Report
8. Second Quarter Investment Report (April – June, 2012)
9. Renewal of Xcel and CenterPoint Energy (CPE) Franchise Agreements
10. Redevelopment Project and EDA Contract Status Report: July 2012
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 6, 2012
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, Sue
Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Julia Ross.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Clerk (Ms.
Stroth), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal),
Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity
Specialist (Ms. Skinner), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Westwood Hills Nature Center Junior Naturalist Recognition
Mayor J acobs stated the Junior Naturalist Program represents one of the great assets in
the community and thanked the students for volunteering in the program as well as their
families. He introduced Ms. Sarah Skinner, Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity
Specialist.
Ms. Skinner stated the Junior Naturalists’ energy, skills, and commitment are critical
factors in allowing the City to continue to offer the Westwood Hills Nature Center
programs to residents and surrounding communities. She stated the volunteers donated
over 1,400 hours and the program aims to provide an enjoyable environment that fosters
teamwork skills and allows the volunteers to take on new levels of responsibility.
Mayor Jacobs presented certificates to the Junior Naturalist volunteers and expressed the
City Council’s thanks and appreciation to each of the volunteers.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2012
Councilmember Sanger requested that the 12th paragraph on page two be revised to state
“Councilmember Sanger suggested the following idea be explored if it has not already: a
possible partnership with L.A. Fitness or another fitness club to put on the addition the
City wants, and in return a discount would be provided to St. Louis Park residents.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
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3b. Study Session Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2012
Councilmember Mavity requested that the second sentence of the ninth paragraph on
page two be revised to state “She expressed concern regarding ongoing north-south
circulation issues and the Highway 100 reconstruction project, stating that at one point
Council talked about a road between Beltline and Highway 100 on the other side of
Nordic Ware which is not shown on any of the diagrams.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
3c. Special Study Session Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2012
The minutes were approved as presented.
3d. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2012
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Authorize the execution of an encroachment agreement for grading on City
property next to 9209 Cedar Lake Road.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 110 amending Cooperative Agreement No. 94808 with
Mn/DOT Highway 7/Wooddale Interchange Improvement, Project No. 2004-
1700.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 111 authorizing execution of a Limited Use Permit with
the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Minnetonka Boulevard trail
improvements.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 112 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the
amount of $36,609.80 for the Redevelopment of Northside Park, Contract No. 33-
11.
4e. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes of June 13, 2012.
4f. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes of June 20, 2012.
4g. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent).
5. Boards and Commissions – None
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6. Public Hearings
6a. First Reading of City Code Amendment Pertaining to Administrative
Penalties
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and explained the process for implementing the
administrative penalty system, including a review by the Charter Commission. He stated
the purpose of the amendment is to create a process for issuing citations for violations to
the City Code without going through the Hennepin County court system and the
difference is that administrative citations will be handled by the City. He indicated the
advantage to this process is that the City can resolve violations faster and the fines
imposed will stay with the City to cover administrative costs. He stated the amendment
also creates a process for hearings if the citation is appealed and also creates a process for
assessing unpaid fines similar to what is done with unpaid utility bills. He added the
administrative citation represents another tool available to the City and staff’s first
priority is to educate and attempt to resolve the issue and then issue a citation if the
property owner remains non-compliant.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding the level of discretion
available to the hearing officer in making decisions, e.g., whether the hearing officer can
adjust the level of the fine or set up payment plans. She suggested that the jurisdiction of
the hearing officer be spelled out in the ordinance.
Mr. Scott referenced Section (e)(4) of the proposed Ordinance amendment, which states
the hearing officer has the authority to dismiss, impose, or modify a fine (increase or
decrease). He noted this Section also includes criteria for the hearing officer to consider
when imposing a penalty and added he was comfortable that this section addresses the
discretion available to the hearing officer.
Councilmember Sanger requested that Council be provided with periodic reports about
how the process is working.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
approve First Reading of Ordinance Relating to Administrative Penalties Amending
Section 1-14 and Appendix A of the St. Louis Park City Code and to set Second Reading
for August 20, 2012.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent).
6b. First Reading of Liquor Ordinance Amendment – Brewer Taproom
Licensing
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and explained that breweries are allowed by State
law to sell malt liquor for consumption on the premises with the approval of the
municipality. She stated that amendments to the City’s Zoning and Liquor Ordinances
are required to allow on-sale of malt liquor. She stated that Steel Toe Brewing opened in
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August 2011 with current operations of tastings and off-sale growler sales and this public
hearing is for consideration of a proposed liquor ordinance amendment adding a new
classification of brewer taproom license that would allow up to 3,500 barrels of malt
liquor per year to be sold on the premises for consumption on site and will assure the City
is in compliance with the State Statute which states a brewer may only have one taproom
license and a restaurant is not allowed at a brewery. She noted that pre-packaged snacks
would be allowed and a yearly license fee of $800 is proposed to cover administrative
and enforcement costs. She noted that all brewer taproom liquor licenses require
approval by the State prior to becoming effective. She then introduced Mr. Jason
Schoneman from Steel Toe Brewing.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Mr. Jason Schoneman, Steel Toe Brewing, appeared before the City Council and thanked
the City for making it easier for him to do business in the City.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Mavity stated she felt the proposed Ordinance amendment was
appropriate and asked if the Ordinance addresses parking issues that may arise from
additional taprooms or similar types of uses, noting that parking is not a problem at Steel
Toe Brewing.
Mr. Morrison explained the hours of operation coincide with the hours of operation in an
Industrial Zoning District and parking is widely available. He added staff feels sufficient
parking to accommodate taprooms as an accessory use is available in the City and any
proposed use would be reviewed by the City to ensure adequate parking is available.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 of the St. Louis Park Code of
Ordinances Concerning Brewer Taproom Licensing and to set Second Reading for
August 20, 2012.
Councilmember Santa requested information regarding annual barrel production and the
size of a barrel. She noted that taprooms would be allowed to sell pre-packaged snacks
and asked if the City has addressed food trucks selling food on or near the property.
Mr. Schoneman stated a barrel is 31 gallons and Steel Toe Brewing currently produces
500-600 barrels annually.
Mr. Morrison stated that staff has drafted an ordinance that would allow food trucks at
breweries and the proposed ordinance will be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Sanger asked if taprooms will be subject to the same requirements and
penalties as other liquor license holders if they were to serve persons under the age of 21.
Ms. Stroth replied in the affirmative and stated the City will perform the same
compliance checks as other liquor licensees.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent).
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7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Brewery Taprooms
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and explained the proposed Zoning Ordinance
amendment is intended to define where taprooms can occur and conditions for operating
a taproom. He stated that breweries would be allowed in the Business Park, Industrial
Park, and General Industrial Zoning Districts as permitted uses and would be limited to
producing no more than 3,500 barrels per year in the Business Park and Industrial Park
districts. He indicated that taprooms are proposed to be accessory uses in the Business
Park and Industrial Park Zoning Districts with conditions limiting the size to 25% of the
gross floor area in the Business Park District and up to 15% in the Industrial Park district.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to
approve First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code
Relating to Zoning by Amending Sections 36-4 Definitions, 36-233 BP Business Park
District, 36-243 I-P Industrial Park District, and 36-244 I-G General Industrial District
and to set Second Reading for August 20, 2012.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent).
8b. National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program.
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and explained that a marketing agreement with
Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc. (USP), is proposed to allow the marketing of
USP’s service line warranty program for residential properties. If approved, the
marketing of this program could begin in September. He stated that all sewer and water
service lines in the City are owned by and are the responsibility of homeowners and
repairs to or replacement of these lines can be expensive; the USP program is called a
warranty program but is more appropriately a service line protection plan which provides
homeowners with an opportunity to purchase low cost protection for line cleaning,
repairs, or replacement of service lines for a monthly fee with no deductibles or service
fees. He stated that services are performed by local licensed contractors and typically
repairs are done within 24-48 hours. He stated the USP website contains useful
information and FAQ and further information will be posted on the City’s website as well
as the upcoming edition of Park Perspective. He added that letters will be sent to
residents indicating the City’s support and endorsement of USP in the fall and USP will
market the program in September or October if approved.
Councilmember Spano requested clarification about the City’s endorsement of USP and
whether the City has any liability in case of a dispute between USP and a policy holder.
Mr. Rardin stated that the City will not be marketing the warranty program and the use of
the City’s logo indicates that the City is only endorsing USP.
Councilmember Sanger felt it was important that the materials distributed by the City
include a disclaimer that the City is not providing this service and any concerns the
homeowner might have should be addressed only to USP.
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Mr. Rardin agreed to include this type of disclaimer in the materials sent to residents.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to authorize
execution of a marketing agreement with Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc.,
agreeing to cooperate in the marketing of their program to city residents and homeowners.
Councilmember Spano asked if the City can terminate the marketing agreement with USP
at some point in the future.
Mr. Rardin advised the marketing agreement is an annual agreement with a 60 day
termination clause. He added USP would honor and continue to provide service
agreements to anyone who signed up and wanted to continue under the program.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent).
8c. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Conditional Use Permits
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report and explained the amendments are intended to
consolidate the CUP regulations into one section and eliminate redundancy. He stated
the amendments are housekeeping in nature with no substantive changes.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
First Reading of Ordinance Amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to
Zoning by Amending Sections 3, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 115, 151, 163, 164,
165, 166, 167, 223, 243, 244, 365 – Conditional Use Permit Regulations and to set
Second Reading for August 20, 2012.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Ross absent).
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs reminded residents that National Night Out is tomorrow, August 7th. He
stated residents can contact Marney Olson or Ken Sysko in the Police Department or their
neighborhood associations with questions.
Councilmember Santa reminded residents that primary elections will be held on Tuesday,
August 14, because some polling places may have changed due to and encouraged
residents to check their polling place redistricting and residents can call the City Clerk
with questions.
Mr. Harmening reminded residents that STEP is conducting its Back to School program
and would appreciate donations of school supplies through August 17th.
Councilmember Spano stated that an All School Reunion will be held on Saturday,
August 25th, at the high school from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He stated further
information is available at www.slppsf.org. He added that STEP will have a truck at the
reunion to accept donations.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 13, 2012
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger, Steve Hallfin (arrived at 6:34 p.m.),
Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), Controller (Mr.
Swanson), Finance Supervisor (Mr. Heintz), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Chief
Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke),
Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), City
Engineer (Mr. Brink), Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Police Chief (Mr. Luse),
Fire Chief (Mr. Stemmer), Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Olson), Communications
Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Planner (Mr. Fulton), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Marie Cote and Brian Johnson (SRF Consulting).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – August 27, 2012
Ms. Deno presented the proposed study session agenda for August 27, 2012.
Councilmember Mavity questioned whether 30 minutes would be enough time for Council to
discuss beekeeping and requested information on the timetable planned for receiving public
input. She stated she wanted to make sure residents have an opportunity to provide input and
that residents do not feel like it is too late to provide that input.
Ms. Deno suggested that Council first consider the staff recommendations on beekeeping
regulations and then move forward after that time to obtain resident input.
2. 2013 Budget Discussion
Ms. Deno introduced the topic.
Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and reviewed the budget analysis snapshot for 2011-2013
and the 2013 assumptions used in preparing the recommended preliminary levy to be adopted on
September 4, 2012. He noted the 2013 budget includes no planned use of fund balance
consistent with the last several years as well as no increase in non-personnel expenditures. He
stated the 2013 budget includes the elimination of a $99,000 transfer from the Housing Rehab
Fund to the General Fund intended to help that fund’s position, and a final unwinding of the
Police and Fire Pension transfer to the General Fund of $134,000 is proposed. He added that no
additional expenditures for environmental programs are planned out of the General Fund, and
any expenditures will come out of the Solid Waste Fund.
Councilmember Santa urged the City to make sure adequate funding is available for
environmental programs given its high priority on Council’s agenda.
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Councilmember Mavity stated she was under the impression that Public Works was requesting
an additional staff person to work in the environmental area. She felt additional staffing will be
necessary in the environmental area to deal with increasing demands along with anything that
might come out of the work of the environmental task force.
Ms. Deno explained if additional staffing is needed it could be done through consulting or adding
a staff person. She indicated that money has been earmarked for this under the Solid Waste Fund
for environmental programs and acknowledged Councilmember Mavity’s statement regarding
additional staffing needs.
Mr. Swanson reviewed the 2013 preliminary property tax levy allocations showing a change
from 2012 final budget to 2013 proposed of approximately $832,000 or a 3.5% levy increase
from 2012 and indicated a 3.5% increase would provide discretionary funding of $182,500 to be
used for areas Council may wish to pursue and added if the discretionary funding is not
sufficient, the City has options available including not unwinding some of the proposed transfers.
Ms. Deno stated the 2013 proposed budget will allow the City to continue to provide high quality
services and keep current programs intact. She noted the City will likely continue to be a sizable
contributor to the fiscal disparities pool and the City has not yet received its fiscal disparities
information from Hennepin County.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated she did not feel $182,000 provided enough of a cushion given
recent history with the fiscal disparities pool and indicated she would rather see the 2013 budget
include a larger cushion.
Mr. Swanson advised the 2013 budget would have approximately $360,000 of discretionary
funds if the City chose not to unwind some of the proposed transfers. He stated the City’s fiscal
disparities contribution represents 5% of the City’s tax capacity or approximately $3.2 million
and if the City’s contribution for 2013 were increased by $500,000, it would not significantly
impact the City’s tax rate. He added staff feels $182,500 is sufficient to cover any change in the
fiscal disparities contribution.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger asked if the 2013 budget includes funding for continued consulting
services for a possible community center and if the 2013 budget includes funding for extra
election costs if the voter ID amendment is approved. She also asked if the City has started to
review implications to the 2014 budget as a result of the health care reform act.
Ms. Deno replied the 2013 budget includes funding for consulting services for continued work
on a possible recreation facility but does not include funding for extra election costs, noting staff
will monitor the budget for any changes as a result of any unexpected mandates. She added staff
is working with financial professionals on any budget implications due to the health care reform
act.
Councilmember Ross stated that residents around Hampshire Park have indicated they would
like to see some playground equipment in the park.
Ms. Walsh stated that this was not in the CIP and agreed to review this request.
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Councilmember Ross requested further information regarding how the City will meet changing
business needs in the Information Resources area, including security. She asked if the City has
considered expanding its keycard access to certain areas within City Hall.
Mr. Pires stated the CIP contemplates cameras on all floors at City Hall and in other City
buildings.
Mr. Hoffman advised the first floor remodeling at City Hall has been designed to separate staff
from the public by utilizing keypads in the staff area. He stated the exterior lots at City Hall will
be upgraded to a keyed entrance with only the first floor main entrance and third floor bridge
doors open during business hours. He indicated that a fob system would be costly to retrofit and
the City does not feel a fob system would add value based on that cost.
Councilmember Mavity asked if the City has a long-term strategy for dealing with weather-
related issues and what that means in terms of staffing needs and urged the City to remain aware
of changing climate patterns.
Mr. Stemmer explained the City does not currently budget for emergencies and the City has
adequate operational funding to handle initial emergency costs. He stated the City has been
doing a lot of mitigation work including flood relief and storm water mitigation; in addition, the
Watershed District has done a good job of controlling levels in Minnehaha Creek. He added the
City also has extensive mutual aid partners to assist with emergencies.
Mr. Swanson continued with the budget discussion and explained the HRA levy is utilized for
specific items such as infrastructure and Council has historically set the maximum levy allowed
by law, which would be $900,933 for 2013 or approximately $82,000 less than the 2012 final
HRA levy.
It was the consensus of the City Council to certify the maximum HRA levy amount as allowed
by law for 2013.
Councilmember Santa stated she was uncertain whether a 3.5% levy increase would be sufficient
and did not want the City to come up short especially since it is not yet known what the City’s
contribution will be to the fiscal disparities pool. She felt Council should consider a 3.75% levy
increase.
Mr. Swanson stated that a 3.75% levy increase would represent approximately $60,000 in the
budget.
Councilmember Ross agreed with Councilmember Santa and stated she would be agreeable to a
preliminary levy increase of 4% knowing that this amount can be decreased at the time of final
levy adoption.
Councilmember Hallfin stated he was comfortable with the 3.5% levy increase recommended by
staff.
Councilmember Mavity stated she was comfortable with staff’s recommended levy increase of
3.5% and was less comfortable with going any higher.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated she was not comfortable with the recommended 3.5% levy
increase and would rather set the levy increase at 4% then wait for the figures from Hennepin
County on fiscal disparities to see if an adjustment should be made. She added the amount of tax
difference in setting the levy increase at 3.5% versus 4.0% was miniscule and reminded Council
that the levy can be reduced later.
Councilmember Spano agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Sanger.
It was the consensus of the majority of the City Council to certify a 4.0% increase as its 2013
preliminary property tax levy.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger thanked staff for all of their efforts in preparing the 2013 budget and
2013 preliminary property tax levy.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger recessed the study session at 7:38 p.m. and reconvened the study session
at 7:42 p.m.
3. Beltline LRT Station Area Circulation Planning
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and introduced Marie Cote and Brian Johnson from
SRF Consulting. She stated that circulation issues were reviewed during the Beltline design
guideline process and the City is still at the planning/conceptual level and is ready to move to
engineering analysis including looking at alternative alignments, property and neighborhood
impacts, preliminary cost estimates, and bike/transit options. She suggested the City use the
Beltline LRT Station Area Advisory Committee to work through these issues over the next six
months then come back to Council before engaging in the public process.
Mr. Johnson presented a map showing the Beltline circulation area and stated the goal is to 1.)
improve the circulation patterns for pedestrians, bicycles, and transit, recognizing that this is the
only north-south route through the City; and, 2.) relieve pressure from Beltline Blvd; and, 3.)
provide access to the planned LRT station in this area. He explained that they analyzed
transportation improvements in three sub-areas of the Beltline Station Area; sub-areas A, B and
C. Three alternative improvements to the street network were reviewed in Area A and each
alternative has right of way and cost implications but each could be made to work. He stated that
Area B includes Raleigh Avenue where it intersects with CSAH 25. Improvements in Area B,
combined with improvements in Area A, could provide north-south routes connecting
Minnetonka Blvd via Raleigh all the way to 36th Street. He added that it does not appear feasible
to make a north-south connection from Raleigh to 36th due to the challenges associated with that
alignment. He indicated that Area C could have a north-south connection using Inglewood as the
preferred alignment because it represents the most continuous north-south road in that area.
Councilmember Mavity referenced Concept B from the February 13th meeting which included
the option of frontage roads on the north side of the tracks then connecting up to Inglewood.
Ms. McMonigal stated that the frontage road option from the February 13th concept B has not
been rejected. She noted that figuring out what to do with Beltline remains the #1 priority and
part of that includes looking at frontage road locations. She indicated that the improvements
shown for Area C provide options for the Park Glen area to get north across the SWLRT/Trail
and provides relief to Beltline by offering options to local traffic.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated it was her clear recollection that Council said there should be no
crossing of the tracks east of Beltline otherwise it would turn Inglewood into another France
Avenue which is not acceptable to her. She added Council talked about making connections to
the frontage road north of the tracks and she felt there was some value in doing that.
Councilmember Mavity stated she understood the importance of getting people from the north to
the station areas but was concerned about the Beltline trail crossing and possibly recreating a
high traffic situation at another trail crossing again if Inglewood was extended south across the
trail and SWLRT/RR tracks.
Ms. Cote advised that they intend to proceed in a phased process looking at Inglewood
connecting to Park Glen initially. As redevelopment occurs to the south of CSAH 25, the
existing frontage road could be replaced by a “backage” road along the SWLRT corridor that
connects to Inglewood.
Mr. Locke stated that Council does not need to figure out solutions this evening and asked that
Council share its thoughts on solutions to the major issues and provide signoff on the proposed
process that would have the Beltline LRT Station Area Advisory Committee reviewing these
issues before Council makes its final decision.
Councilmember Mavity stated she appreciated all of the City’s work on this but was concerned
that the current focus does not capture her main concern of providing an overall north-south
connection in the City. She indicated the focus here seems to be north-south connections over
the tracks and while Area A may need work she saw this as less of a priority than the current
bottleneck that happens in connecting drivers on the south side to Minnetonka Boulevard or
north of Minnetonka Boulevard; connecting that entire area to the rest of the City. She indicated
the staff report says that Raleigh will not work because there is not enough traffic and that
Ottawa cannot handle traffic unless there was a major redesign of that road. She felt the City has
missed the true north-south connection problem and the report does not address that issue at all.
She added if this area is designed without thinking about how to move crowds of people from the
Beltline station area, the City might be locking itself into a vision that might not accommodate
travel needs. She stated she was very disappointed that the City is not exploring Raleigh in more
detail and did not agree that Ottawa could handle this. She was also disappointed that the City
rejected a frontage road for the Highway 100 reconstruction that could have handled this traffic
more smoothly.
Councilmember Ross felt that Ottawa might be able to handle the traffic if some changes were
made to the current parking along Ottawa.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger agreed with the concerns raised by Councilmember Mavity and felt that
Council’s earlier discussions regarding north-south connections were ignored by the City. She
stated Council has previously talked about needing north-south connections across the
Burlington Northern tracks as well as across CSAH 25, and needing a crossing at Peter Hobart
and how to connect that area into this area, which has not been addressed. She indicated she
would rather review the big picture first and asked that the City address what it would take to get
from Raleigh up to 36th Street or some other combination of roads on the west side.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 3c) Page 6
Subject: Study Session Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2012
Councilmember Mavity stated it makes sense to look at Ottawa to see if options are available but
continued to be concerned that the City was not looking at Raleigh as an option. She added she
was not persuaded that Raleigh has been fully vetted as a viable option.
Ms. Deno stated that staff would continue to study the issues presented by Council and asked if
Council wanted to further discuss this before convening the Beltline LRT Advisory Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated she would like Council to discuss this before convening the
Beltline LRT Station Area Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Santa stated she would like the Beltline LRT Station Area Advisory Committee
to be more involved in the entire process and felt that Council needs to look at this as an
evolutionary process rather than trying to solve all problems right now. She added that the
Advisory Committee should deal with a greater level of detail than Council and then provide
their input to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger felt that if Ottawa is considered, parking should be banned entirely on
the east side to help with the flow of traffic. She asked staff to consider what it would take to
have Ottawa as a decent connector between Minnetonka Boulevard and CSAH 25.
Ms. Deno stated that staff will review Ottawa, will reconsider Raleigh, will review the Park Glen
connection, and will look at using backage roads, keeping in mind that Council does not want at-
grade crossings. She advised that further information will be provided to Council in a written
report before being presented to the Beltline LRT Station Area Advisory Committee.
4. Renewal of Xcel and CenterPoint Energy (CPE) Franchise Agreements
Ms. Deno presented the staff report. Mr. Rardin and Mr. Heinz also presented information.
Councilmember Santa expressed concern about the way Xcel Energy treats the City and its
residents and was frustrated with Xcel’s historic non-responsiveness.
Councilmember Ross stated that some of the issues with Xcel might be alleviated in the future as
the City talks about moving to burying cables.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested that Council have a separate discussion regarding underground
cables when Mayor Jacobs is present.
Councilmember Mavity noted that the City’s Long Range Financial Management Plan states that
increasing franchise fees in 2013 and again in 2015 will make the Pavement Management Fund
sustainable in the long term and asked if the Fund will be sustainable at current rates or whether
inflation is factored into those assumptions.
Mr. Heintz explained the Pavement Management Fund would be sustainable through ten years of
the Long Range Financial Management Plan starting in 2013 and there will likely be increases in
future years. He added this also allows the City to eliminate property taxes out of the Pavement
Management Fund.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 3c) Page 7
Subject: Study Session Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2012
Councilmember Santa asked if the agreement with Xcel contains any consequences for permit
violations.
Mr. Rardin stated that the City Attorney included penalty clauses in the City’s version of the
franchise agreement but Xcel indicated it wanted to keep performance out of this agreement.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to proceed with the proposed increase in
franchise fees.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested that the City website include contact information for Xcel’s
community liaison as well as the community liaison for CenterPoint Energy.
Mr. Heintz presented a comparison of franchise fees to other communities.
5. Project Update – Highway 7 / Louisiana Avenue Interchange Project
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and advised the Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue project will
require significant oversight and staff feels that Mn/DOT personnel should perform the
construction engineering and administration duties on this project. He indicated that he
reminded Mn/DOT the City is in charge of this project and Mn/DOT has agreed to sign an
agreement outlining roles and responsibilities. He provided an update on activities including the
pending completion of a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) that will be approved by the Pollution
Control Agency and which will contain provisions dealing with how on-site contamination will
be dealt with.
Councilmember Ross asked if there is anything that might negate the current agreement the City
has in place with respect to the Reilly Tar site once the City begins to disturb the soil on this site.
Mr. Rardin responded no; Reilly contamination found on-site will be dealt with in the RAP. He
added that staff would like SEH to continue to act as the City’s consultant to provide support
during construction. He noted the City will also have to hire a consultant to provide RAP
oversight. If significant project change orders are needed, staff will bring them to Council.
Councilmember Mavity requested an update regarding the right of way acquisition.
Mr. Olson stated the City has not yet received the appraisal. He indicated the City Attorney has
started communications with Clear Channel and meetings have been held with all parcel owners
with the exception of Sam’s Club.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated she would like to avoid the problems the City had with Mn/DOT
on the Wooddale project and asked if the City needs some kind of mechanism in place to make
sure the same problems do not occur with this project.
Mr. Rardin explained the City will have a cooperative agreement in place with Mn/DOT defining
MnDOT’s role as agent with limited authority. SEH will be used to provide assistance and
advice to the City during construction. He stated that Mr. Olson will be the City’s project
manager under Mr. Brink and will be the project authority in charge during construction.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 3c) Page 8
Subject: Study Session Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2012
It was the consensus of the City Council to use Mn/DOT personnel to perform the construction
engineering/administration duties on the Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue interchange project.
6. Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated that a number of residents have called her about the proposed
recycling changes stating they are thrilled that the City is adding more recycling categories.
Ms. Deno asked Council to encourage residents to do the online survey regarding recycling.
The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
7. Federal Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) Disbursement
8. 2011 Annual MS4 Meeting Report
9. Re-Conveyance of Vacant Mn/DOT Land at Highway 7 and Blake Road
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Susan Sanger, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 20, 2012
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan
Sanger, Sue Santa, and Jake Spano.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: Deputy City Manager/Director of Human Resources (Ms. Deno), City Attorney
(Mr. Scott), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), City
Engineer (Mr. Brink), Housing Programs Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Presentation of Donation by American Legion
Mayor Jacobs introduced Mr. Tom Schottenbauer and Mr. Lee Tollackson from the St.
Louis Park American Legion.
Mr. Schottenbauer presented a check for $4,000 to the St. Louis Park Parks and
Recreation department to be used for a new PA system at the Veterans Memorial
amphitheater. He also presented a check for $1,000 from the Community Charities
organization conducting gambling at the American Legion to be donated to the St. Louis
Park Community Foundation.
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s thanks to the American Legion for its
generous donations.
2b. Playground Junior Leader Recognition
Mayor Jacobs stated the Junior Leaders Program provides 7th through 9th grade volunteers
to the Parks and Recreation Department during the summer to assist with the summer
playground program. He then introduced Ms. Lisa Abernathy, Recreation Coordinator.
Ms. Abernathy stated that with the help of Summer Playground Director Katie Lee, the
Junior Leaders Program was able to offer great leadership and responsibility for the
volunteers. She indicated this is the 19th year for the Program and this year there were 21
Junior Leaders involved in the program. She stated the Junior Leaders did a great job and
assisted with craft projects, playing games with the kids, and cleaning up after activities.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 3d) Page 2
Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2012
Mayor Jacobs presented certificates to each of the Junior Leaders and thanked them for
volunteering in the Junior Leaders Program.
3. Approval of Minutes – None
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2417-12 amendment to
Chapter 3 of City Code concerning Brewer Taproom on-sale malt liquor
licensing, approve the summary ordinance for publication, and to approve
Resolution No. 12-113 amending Resolution No. 11-126 adopting annual fees for
Liquor licenses for the license term through March 1, 2013.
4b. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2418-12 pertaining to
zoning for brewery taprooms, and approve the summary ordinance for publication
also contained in the agenda materials.
4c. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2419-12 pertaining to
Conditional Use Permit, and approve the summary ordinance for publication also
contained in the agenda materials.
4d. Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2420-12 pertaining to
administrative penalties, and approve the summary ordinance for publication also
contained in the agenda materials.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 12-114 approving First Amendment to Development
Agreement in connection with housing improvements within the Greensboro
Condominium Owners Association HIA.
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 12-115 amending and restating Development Agreement
in connection with housing improvements within the Westwood Villa Association
HIA.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 12-116 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the water and sewer service lines at 7035 W. 24th Street, St. Louis Park, MN -
P.I.D. 08-117-21-13-0103.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 12-117 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 7726 Cambridge Street, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 20-
117-21-22-0119.
4i. Adopt Resolution No. 12-118 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 2925 Alabama Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN -
P.I.D. 09-117-21-34-0198.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 12-119 authorizing “No Parking” restrictions on the west
side of Zarthan Avenue to a point 50 feet to the south of Minnetonka Boulevard.
4k. Adopt Resolution No. 12-120 authorizing “No Parking” restrictions on Powell
Road.
4l. Adopt Resolution No. 12-121 recognizing the change in name of the final plat for
“Ellipse II on Excelsior” to “Ellipse on Excelsior 2nd Addition.”
4m. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes of June 19, 2012.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 3d) Page 3
Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2012
4n. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes of July 19, 2012.
4o. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, 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 – None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Call for Sale of General Obligation Bonds for Greensboro Square.
Resolution No. 12-122
Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and advised that the City Council previously
established the Greensboro Square HIA by resolution in December 2011. He stated the
total project cost was estimated at $3,835,000 but that amount has been reduced to
$3,445,862. He explained that financing will include issuing bonds in the amount of
$1,290,000 and an internal loan from the EDA Development Fund of $1,108,602 with the
remainder coming from prepayments received from Greensboro Square property owners
in the amount of $1,047,260. He indicated the advantage to this type of financing is that
property owners can prepay at any time during the 20-year period without penalty and
both the bonds and EDA loan will be repaid to the City through HIA fees collected via
property taxes within Greensboro Square. He stated the bond sale is set for September
24, 2012, with bond proceeds available in late October.
It was moved by Councilmember Hallfin, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
Resolution No. 12-122 Providing for the Sale of $1,290,000 Taxable General Obligation
HIA Bonds, Series 2012A.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Ross abstain).
8b. Bid Tabulation: Street Project – Beltline Boulevard Trail Crossing – Project
#2012-1307
Mr. Brink presented the staff report and stated that on August 14th, the City received four
bids for the Beltline Boulevard trail crossing project and the lowest responsible bid was
$82,348.70 from Midwest Asphalt Corporation. He noted this bid was approximately
$10,000 less than the engineer’s estimate. He indicated that Midwest Asphalt is currently
doing another project in the City and Midwest is a reputable company that has done good
work for the City in the past. He added the project is contingent on the City receiving a
permit from the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 3d) Page 4
Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2012
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to designate
Midwest Asphalt Corporation the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a
contract with the firm in the amount of $82,348.70 for Street Project – Beltline Boulevard
Trail Crossing, Project No. 2012-1307, upon receipt of a construction permit from the
Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority.
Councilmember Sanger stated she was not in favor of this action, noting that while she
has no issue with the contractor, her issue has to do with the design of the proposed
alterations to the trail crossing. She did not feel the alternations will be effective in
reducing the main problems with the crossing which include drivers being confused about
whether to stop for users on the trail crossing and that drivers have limited visibility at
times seeing whether pedestrians or bicycles are in the crossing and therefore the drivers
do not necessarily know they need to stop at the crossing. She added she did not think
the way the alternations have been designed will address the problems and therefore will
not be voting in favor of the project.
Councilmember Mavity shared the concerns outlined by Councilmember Sanger. She
indicated she was grateful that the City has found a way to work cooperatively with
Three Rivers Park District to save money for the City on this project but did not believe
the proposed design will solve the problem. She stated she has heard concerns about this
trail crossing from a significant number of residents for several years and for the same
amount of money, the City could have installed a painted crosswalk with a user activated
light. She added she felt this design will create a similar experience to what is currently
happening at this trail crossing and cannot support this expenditure by the City.
The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Sanger and Mavity opposed).
8c. Cooperative Agreement with Three Rivers Park District: Street Project –
Beltline Boulevard Trail Crossing – Project No. 2012-1307.
Mr. Brink presented the staff report and explained that Three Rivers Park District has
agreed to pay up to 50% of the Beltline Boulevard Trail Crossing project costs up to
$75,000. He stated the estimated total project cost is $136,000 resulting in $68,000 being
paid by Three Rivers Park District based on the terms contained in the Cooperative
Agreement. He added the City intends to begin work on the project after Labor Day with
completion in early October.
Councilmember Sanger stated she will support this motion because it is the will of the
City Council to go forward with this design and so-called improvement. She added she
was glad that the City will enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Three Rivers Park
District that will provide funding to pay for part of the project.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to approve a
Cooperative Agreement between Three Rivers Park District and the City of St. Louis
Park for the Cedar Lake Regional Trail crossing improvements at Beltline Boulevard and
authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Councilmember Spano requested that a space be added to the word "abovementioned" in
the second WHEREAS clause and also requested that the third paragraph of Section II be
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 3d) Page 5
Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2012
revised to state "The City Engineer and Park District Engineer, or staff shall have the
right, as the work progresses, to enter upon the job site to make any inspections deemed
necessary, but shall have to no responsibility for the supervision of the work."
Mr. Brink agreed to make these corrections to the Cooperative Agreement.
Councilmember Santa agreed to the friendly amendments.
Councilmember Ross seconded the friendly amendments.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council's thanks to City staff and all the community
volunteers for their efforts on National Night Out. He stated there were 135 block parties
throughout the City, which is a real indicator of the program's success. He stated that an
All School Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 25th, at the high school from 11:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a talent show at 12:30 p.m. He added that Sharon Isbi n, a graduate
of St. Louis Park and world-class classical guitarist, will be performing at the reunion.
Ms. Deno stated that the weekend closure of northbound Highway 100 over the weekend
went well and reminded residents that the weekend closure of southbound Highway 100
is planned for the weekend of August 25th. She stated the pool season is winding down
and the splash pad will remain open for a while longer.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: September 4, 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:
Final Payment Resolution - Contract 98-11 Schindler Elevator Corporation – Project No. 2008-
3001
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,275.00 and accepting
work for Fire Station No. 1 Work Scope 20 (Elevator) with Schindler Elevator Corporation
Project No. 2008-3001, City Contract No. 98-11.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Bids were received on March 31, 2011 for Two New Fire Stations – Project Nos. 2008-3001 and
2008-3002. The projects included construction of Fire Station No. 1 at 3750 Wooddale Avenue
and Fire Station No. 2 at 2262 Louisiana Avenue.
The City used an agency construction manager (CM) delivery method for both fire stations,
rather than a general contractor (GM). With this approach, the City is the owner and general
contractor for the project. The construction manager acts as the city’s advisor and representative
throughout planning, design and construction of the stations. There are 31 different contracts
related to the construction of the two stations.
City Council awarded the contract for Work Scope 20 (Elevators) for Fire Station No. 1 to
Schindler Elevator Corporation on April 11, 2011, in the amount of $45,500.00. The Contractor
completed this work within the contract time allowed at a final contract cost of $45,500.00.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The Fire Stations Project was programmed in the Capital Improvement Program for construction
in 2011/12 at a total projected cost of $15,500,000. The final project costs are expected to be
approximately $15,175,000.
$12.5 million of this project cost will be paid from bond proceeds issued in December 2010. The
remaining portion will be paid from the Fire portion of the Police and Fire Pension Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 4 a) Page 2
Subject: Final Payment Resolution - Contract 98-11 Schindler Elevator – Project No. 2008-3001
RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,275.00 AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
ELEVATOR FOR FIRE STATION NO. 1
WITH SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION
CITY PROJECT NO. 2008-3001
CONTRACT NO. 98-11
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated April 12, 2011, Schindler Elevator
Corporation has satisfactorily completed Work Scope 20 (Elevator) for Fire Station No. 1, as
per Contract No. 98-11.
2. The Construction Manager Kraus-Anderson Construction Company recommends final
acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is
directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Contract Amount $ 45,500.00
Previous Payments - $ 43,225.00
Balance Due $ 2,275.00
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other: Contract
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Winter Trails Activity Permit with Three Rivers Park District (Plowing of Regional Park Trails)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Approve Contract with Three Rivers Park District to clear and remove snow from the
LRT and Cedar Lake Extension Trails through the City of St. Louis Park for the 2012-2013
Winter Season.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to continue this contract relationship with Three Rivers Park
District?
BACKGROUND:
The Southwest LRT and the Cedar Lake Extension trails are owned and maintained by Three
Rivers Park District. However, Three Rivers Park District does not clear or remove snow from
their trails during the winter. They will allow cities to plow snow from their trails under the
terms of a contract.
The City of St. Louis Park has cleared and removed snow from the regional trails since 2000.
This service is appreciated by many of our residents who use the trails all year. As a part of the
snow removal policy, staff recommends the City of St. Louis Park continue to clear the regional
trails through our city since Three Rivers Park District does not. Approving this contract would
allow us to do so for the winter of 2012-2013.
Clearing or removing snow from the LRT trail would be done in much the same manner and
priority as previous years. The trails would be cleared as a part of the Public Works snow
removal policy. Clearing the Cedar Lake Extension is a bit more difficult. There are some areas
where the trail is 10 feet wide with only a 12-foot wide easement. If there are times when the
City gets several inches of snow at one time, it may be difficult for maintenance staff to remove
the snow since there is no room to store it and no way to access the trail to remove it. Staff will
keep the City Manager and City Council informed if the snow accumulations are significant and
maintenance staff are not able to remove the snow. The contract with Three Rivers Park District
states that the City must repair any damage to the trail while plowing snow. Staff will take
precautions to prevent damage in the snow removal process.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The resources necessary to undertake this activity are included in the operating budget. There are
no additional expenses expected that are different from the previous years when we have plowed
these trails.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Subject: Winter Trails Activity Permit with Three Rivers Park District
VISION CONSIDERATION:
This activity is consistent with the Strategic Direction of being a “connected and engaged
community”. This service is appreciated by many of our residents who use the trails all year.
Attachments: Winter Trails Activity Permit
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM
2012-2013 WINTER USE PERMIT
Name of City______________________________ City Hall Phone____________________
Contact Person______________________________ Phone____________________________
Contact Person Email Address____________________________________________________
Maintenance Contact Person__________________________ Phone_____________________
Maintenance Contact Person Email Address__________________________________________
Regional Trail From ____________________________________ to _____________________
Authorized 2012-2013 Winter Activities____________________________________________
Regional Trail From ____________________________________ to _____________________
Authorized 2012-2012 Winter Activities_____________________________________________
Regional Trail From ____________________________________ to _____________________
Authorized 2012-2013 Winter Activities_____________________________________________
Regional Trail From ____________________________________ to _____________________
Authorized 2012-2013 Winter Activities_____________________________________________
Regional Trail From ____________________________________ to _____________________
Authorized 2012-2013 Winter Activities_____________________________________________
Regional Trail From ____________________________________ to _____________________
Authorized 2012-2013 Winter Activities ____________________________________________
Authorization is hereby requested from the Park District Board of Commissioners to use portions of
the Regional Trail Corridor for winter use activities between November 15, 2012 and March 31,
2013, as determined by each municipality within guidelines set forth herein on District Regional
Trails located within individual City boundaries.
It is understood and agreed that approval from the Park District Board of Commissioners is
contingent upon the following conditions:
1. The City agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Park District, its officials,
officers, agents, volunteers, and employees from any liability, claims, causes of action,
judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees,
resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the City, its respective
contractors, anyone directly or indirectly employed by the City, and/or anyone for whose
acts and/or omissions they may be liable for related to the winter use of the Regional
Trail Corridor. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver by the City of any
statutory or common law defenses, immunities, or limits on liability. The City cannot be
required to pay on behalf of itself and Three Rivers Park District, any amounts in excess
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 4b)
Subject: Winter Trails Activity Permit with Three Rivers Park District Page 3
of the limits on liability established in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466. If City maintains
general liability insurance at the time this permit is issued, City shall provide the Park
District with a Certificate of Insurance, naming Three Rivers Park District as an additional
named insured.
2. The City agrees to schedule regular trash pick-up that is appropriate to the level of use
expected on the permitted section(s) of trail so as not to create conditions where trash
containers are overflowing or offensively odorous.
3. The City also agrees to maintain the trail, including, but not limited to, any plowing,
sweeping, sanding, packing, and sign replacement, between November 15, 2012 - March
31, 2013. For ice control on aggregate trails, Cities agree to use buff colored, 3/8” clear
limestone chips from Edward Kramer and Sons, Burnsville, MN. Edward Kramer and Sons
is the only aggregate pit that supplies the buff colored limestone that has been specified for
use on these trails. Paved trails can be treated with a Corrosion Inhibited/Treated Rock
Salt;
(Specifications: A mixture of Regular Road Salt, Type I, Grade I, ASTM-D-632 -
Modified per Mn/DOT Specification, blended with a Mn/DOT approved magnesium
chloride-based product for anti-icing or deicing use or an approved blend of Regular
Road Salt and a magnesium chloride-based product. The magnesium chloride-based
product will also contain an agricultural processing residue or an alternative Mn/DOT
approved agent that will depress the effective working temperature and decrease
corrosiveness of the overall compound as well as prevent leaching of the treating
solution)
or other chemical treatments approved by the Park District. The City further agrees to
immediately address all safety issues on or adjacent to trails.
4. The City will provide signage at locations approved by the Park District, notifying the public
of authorized winter activities within its city limits; activities may include, but are not
limited to, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or walking. Winter use signs
must be installed by the City at designated locations prior to November 15, 2012 and
removed by the City no later than April 15, 2013. These signs are totally the responsibility
of each municipality.
5. Snowmobiling is not allowed on Park District regional trails. Permitted use for snowmobiles
will be limited to direct crossings only. The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority
(HCRRA) does not allow snowmobiling or other motorized use within its corridors. The Lake
Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail, Cedar Lake LRT
Regional Trail, and the Dakota Rail Regional Trail are located on HCRRA corridor property
and permission for a snowmobile crossing of an HCRRA corridor must be obtained from the
HCRRA prior to requesting permission from the Park District for a snowmobile crossing of
the regional trail within the corridor. If a snowmobile crossing is permitted, cities must
take steps to keep snowmobiles from damaging paved trails, bridges and other property.
6. The City agrees to enforce rules and regulations established by the municipality as part of
its request for a Winter Use Permit.
7. The City agrees to repair all trail surface damage that occurs as a result of winter trail
activities and/or maintenance, including, but not limited to, bituminous/concrete repair,
bridge deck repair, grading or adding aggregate pursuant to guidelines established by the
Park District. The City shall contact the Park District prior to the start of any surface
repairs, for review of proposed repair plans and authorization to proceed.
8. The City agrees that winter trail use will be available to all persons, regardless of residence.
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Each City is required to submit its annual permit requests, including proposed rules and
regulations, by September 14, 2012, after which the Park District may take up to 45 business days
to process. Each permit request must be submitted as a result of formal City Council action, with
accompanying verification, agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined by the Park District's
Winter Use Permit.
The Park District reserves the right to terminate a permit at any time, if the conditions set forth
herein are not followed.
Signed: ______________________________________ Date:_________________________
Title: ______________________________________
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Meeting Date: September 4, 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:
Agreement for Professional Services between the City and Krech, O’Brien, Mueller &
Associates, Inc. (KOMA) for Design of the City Hall Entry and First Floor Remodeling Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to enter into agreement with KOMA for completion of architectural and engineering
design services, preparation of construction documents, and assistance with contract
administration for the first floor City Hall remodeling project.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to enter into this agreement to proceed with the remodeling project?
BACKGROUND:
The main entrance to City Hall was originally from Minnetonka Blvd. into a third floor lobby
and reception area. Following construction of the Police Station in 1993, and Hennepin County
eliminating parking on Minnetonka Blvd, the first floor of City Hall became the public reception
center. Only a minimum amount of work had been completed to accommodate the entrance
change and provide work space for Fire Administration and Information Resources staff.
With Fire Administration moving into the new Fire Station, staff began a series of meetings to
determine best use of the space. Goals included providing an enhanced public experience,
improved service delivery, better community meeting spaces, security, and an improved work
area for Information Resources. KOMA was hired in early 2012 to work with an employee
group and explore alternatives. The concept plans were presented to Council during the July 23,
2012 meeting. At that time the Council indicated staff should continue to proceed with the
remodeling project.
KOMA is being recommended to continue with developing the plans into full construction
documents and specifications. They have successfully designed other city building construction
projects and will be able to have a bid package ready by February 2013.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposal and agreement documents.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Total compensation for design services is $140,000 plus reimbursable expenses. Funding for
this project is budgeted and will be from the Capital Replacement Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: KOMA Proposal
Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Meeting Date: September 4, 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:
Retirement Recognition Resolution for Matt Reilly
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution to recognize Support Services Agent Matt Reilly for his 30 years of
service to the City of St. Louis Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
City Policy states that employees who retire or resign in good standing with over 20 years of
service will be presented with a resolution from the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council.
This consent item will officially adopt the resolution that honors Matt Reilly for his years of
service.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO SUPPORT SERVICES AGENT MATT REILLY
WHEREAS, Matt began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 30 years ago
on February 15, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Matt served and protected the citizens of St. Louis Park as a patrol officer for
nineteen years; and
WHEREAS, Matt served as the St. Louis Park Crime Prevention Officer for one year; and
WHEREAS, Matt was promoted to the position of Support Services Agent on January 1st,
2001; and
WHEREAS, Matt served on the board of the Midwest Economic Crime Fund; and
WHEREAS, Matt was an active member of The Hennepin County Investigators
Association; and
WHEREAS, Matt was regarded as an expert in financial crime investigations; and
WHEREAS, Matt provided mentorship to fellow officers during their assignments in the
Support Services division; and
WHEREAS, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Support Services
Agent Matt Reilly for his great contributions and 30 years of dedicated service to the City of St.
Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4e
FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
February 6, 2012 – 8:30 a.m.
FIRE CONFERENCE ROOM, 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL
1) The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Commissioner MacMillan.
2) In attendance were Commissioners William MacMillan, David Lee, and Marjorie Douville.
Also present were Ali Fosse, Human Resources Coordinator/Staff Liaison; Eric Bakken,
President Local 993; Mark Windschitl and Mike Dobesh, Assistant Chiefs; and Rodger
Coppa and John Hale, Firefighters.
3) Commissioner Douville was named President of the Commission in accordance with state
statute.
4) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by President Douville, to
appoint Commissioner Lee as Secretary of the Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
5) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Lee, to
approve the minutes from the June 8, 2011 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
6) Assistant Chief Dobesh presented the Department Annual Report (attached) on activities in
the Fire Department for 2011. General discussion followed the Chief’s report.
7) A Grand Opening and Open House celebration for the new fire stations is scheduled for
June 12, 2012. Assistant Chief Windschitl gave an update on the projects and thanked the
Fire Department staff for their flexibility and adaptability for all the disruptions encountered
during the construction.
8) In other business, Assistant Chief Dobesh notified the Commission that a promotional
process for Fire Lieutenant would be forthcoming later in 2012.
9) The Commission adjourned at 9:03 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ali Fosse
City Staff Liaison to the Fire Civil Service Commission
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Fire Civil Service Commission Report
Luke Stemmer: Fire Chief
I. Introduction
I would like to share with the Commission the following report of the Fire Department’s activities in
FY 2011.
II. Fire Statistics 2011
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Structure Fires 48 83 61 61 96 57 84
Other Fires 60 58 71 46 68 37 53
Rescue/Emergency Medical 2,741 3,032 2,959 3,200 3140 3206 3078
False Alarms 312 322 314 293 270 325 288
Mutual Aid Given 54 61 62 67 64 76 60
Mutual Aid Received * 25* 29* 26* 27* 22* 36* 45*
HCFIT Response (Aid Given) N/A 4 8 1 9 N/A 3
Hazmat Responses 60 74 76 77 77 85 74
Other Hazardous Responses 118 80 111 66 57 108 101
All Other Responses 579 540 619 654 657 578 597
Total 3,970 4,252 4,273 4,464 4,429 4,472 4,335
* Mutual Aid Received number is not to be included in Total
Total calls for 2011 were down slightly due to a decrease in the number of emergency medicals, but
severe structure fires were up. Medicals still make up 65% to 70% of our calls.
III. Major Fires/Incidents in 2011
March 17, 2011 – 8140 Minnetonka Blvd
At 0605 hours, Fire and Police units responded to a call of fire showing from the YesMart. Upon arrival
we found the large window at the front of the building was broken out and flames were rolling out
and up to the roof. The flames were limited to the extreme front of the occupancy and the building
was not occupied. Engine 2 began setting up and Ladder 1 arrived two minutes later. We established
a water supply and laid a 2 1/2 hand line. The fire was in the front of the store so we were able to
knock it down from the outside. The Fire Marshal is investigating cause and origin with the assistance
of the Hennepin County Fire Investigation team. The area of origin appeared to be in the southwest
area of the business near an ice cream cooler and did not appear to be suspicious. Mutual aid was
received from Golden Valley, Edina, Plymouth, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata, West Metro.
Damage was estimated at $300,000
St. Louis Park Fire Department
February 6, 2012
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March 21, 2011 – 1428 Maryland Ave S
At 1144 hours, SLPFD was dispatched to a call for heavy smoke from a house in the 1400 block of
Maryland Ave S. SLPFD E2 left the station and was able to see a dark column of smoke on the horizon
and requested a full first alarm assignment. SLPFD arrived to find a single family residential home at
1428 Maryland Ave S with heavy fire involvement, dark smoke and flames pushing from the 1st floor,
eaves and out the open front door and "delta" side windows and impinging on the neighboring house
to the north. A victim was seated on the sidewalk in front of the house with a neighbor assisting
them. SLPFD checked for injuries and ensured ALS was requested to treat the patient. SLPFD pulled a
cross lay attack line and began an offensive exterior fire attack and exposure protection. Fire was
partially knocked down, and the hose line was moved to the rear to complete attack and knockdown.
Other fire units arrived and assisted with water supply, utilities, salvage, overhaul and investigation
of the fire. The cause of fire is under investigation and was believed to be caused by discarded
smoking material. Mutual aid was received by Edina and Golden Valley Fire Departments and HCMC
Paramedics.
Damage was estimated at $121,000
April 29, 2011 – 3238 Rhode Island Ave S
At 2039 hours, SLPFD Units responded to 3238 Rhode Island in reference to the report of a house fire.
Upon arrival we observed smoke and flames from a second story window on the D-side of 1 1/2 story
residence. L1 assumed command and a pre-connect line was pulled from E2 for an aggressive
offensive interior attack. A quick hit was done through the D side second story window and crews
proceeded to complete an interior attack and extinguished a fire in the second story bedroom. The
residence was thoroughly checked for extension and none was found. We placed salvage covers over
the furniture in the first floor bedrooms to prevent water damage. We also placed a tarp over the
damaged D-side second story window opening. We requested Red Cross respond for the homeowner
as we determined it was unsafe for her to occupy the residence. Fire was investigated and no
determination was made on the cause. The residence was turned over to the homeowner with smoke
and water damage throughout.
Damage was estimated at $35,000
May 22, 2011 – 3035 Oregon Ave S
At 1353 hours, SLPFD was dispatched to a house fire as the house was struck by lightning. Crews
stretched two lines and put the fire out in the attic. Crew overhauled and vented the house and
turned the building over to the owner. Mutual aid was provided from Hopkins, Golden Valley and
Edina and a general alarm was transmitted at 1354.
Damage was estimated at $107,000
May 22, 2011 – Tornado
While fire crews were responding to a house fire on Oregon Avenue, we were notified by Dispatch at
1354 hours of a possible tornado in the area of Highway 100 and Highway 394. Chiefs 1, 3 and 4
responded to the possible tornado area. Chief 1 arrived and reported multiple trees down and
confirmed that a tornado had touched down. Chief 1 set up a command post in the old Westside
Volkswagen lot. Chief 4 went eastbound on Cedar Lake Rd to check for damage. Chief 3 went
westbound on Cedar Lake Rd to check for damage. Chief 3 reported roof damage on the Nestle
building and Abra Autobody. Rooftop units and decking were scattered about the area with gas
leaking from broken pipes. Chief 3 checked the rest of the areas and those were the only buildings
that sustained any damage. Chief 4 reported multiple trees down in the Cedar Trails Condominium
development, many of which had gone through the roofs and into the buildings. Command sent
multiple units to Chief 4's location to assist in checking for injuries and damage. Chief 4 reported
that a tree had torn up a 1 1/4" gas main and gas was free flowing and evacuated the area. The gas
company was notified to repair the leaks. The city crews took care of the trees that were blocking
Cedar Lake Rd west to allow access to the Cedar Trails Condos. Police set up a security zone to keep
non-residents from entering. A St. Louis Park city official was brought in to check damages to
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determine which buildings were fit for occupancy. Fire and Police worked on a reunification process
to get residents back into unaffected buildings, while Parks and Rec and Public Works cleared debris
from the streets and opened the right of ways. After leaving St. Louis Park, the tornado went through
Golden Valley and then severely damaged north Minneapolis.
Damage was estimated in excess of $500,000.
June 7, 2011 – 4625 Minnetonka Blvd
At 1525 hours SLP Fire and Police were called to 4625 Minnetonka Blvd. for flames coming out a
window on the second floor. Chief 4 arrived in minutes and reported that he had a 3 story
condominium with the second & third floor balconies fully involved with fire extending into the soffit
and attic space with the beginning of partial roof collapse. He also noted that residents were still
exiting the building. He took initial command which was then transferred to C1 upon his arrival. A
resident informed command of a 91 year old woman on the 3rd floor in the apartment adjacent to the
unit on fire. The decision was made to shelter her in place and attack the fire. E2 laid in from a
hydrant from Natchez and Minnetonka Blvd. and defensively knocked down the bulk of the fire with a
pre-connected 2 1/2 with foam. Additional crews then responded to the second and third floors to
extinguish the remaining fire and escort the 91 year old resident out of the building.
Special consideration should be given to the outside temperature at the time of the fire, which was
103 degrees F. This temperature resulted in short crew work cycles and multiple crews being rotated
out after just one work cycle. To assist, two MTC buses were requested to the scene: one for
evacuated residents and the other for rehabbing firefighters. Even with all the precautions taken,
one Golden Valley firefighter was sent to North Memorial with heat related symptoms for observation.
In all, five alarms (15 departments assisted: Edina, Hopkins, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Richfield,
Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Wayzata, MAC, West Metro,
Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center), 25 apparatus and over 100 personnel were called, as well as two
rehab units, multiple ambulances, Salvation Army, Red Cross and the Hennepin County Fire
Investigation Team.
Units 207, (unit of fire origin) and 307 received heavy smoke and fire damage, as well as the attic
space above 307, which had a portion of the roof burned away. Unit 107, which is immediately below
207, received considerable water and smoke damage. Estimated dollar loss is $500,000 for the
building with an additional $250,000 for contents.
Residents were not allowed to return to their units and all but two (which were put up by the Red
Cross) were able to find other accommodations for the evening. All residents, except for the three
damaged units mentioned above, returned the next day.
The cause of the fire was determined to be unintentional discarding smoking materials. The fire
appeared to have started on the second floor deck. (Unit 207) The fire extended to the third floor
deck, interior of units 207 and 307 and roof of the building. The point of origin was determined to be
in a waste container in front of the couch/love seat on the deck of unit 207.
Damage was estimated at $750,000
December 23, 2011 – 4725 Minnetonka Blvd
At 1350 hours SLPFD received a call for an explosion and fire in an apartment at 3024 Ottawa. Chiefs
4, 3 and 1 arrived in order to find a vented apartment fire on the second floor of the 4725 Minnetonka
Blvd apartment complex (Edge of Uptown). Chief 4 found the building alarm system not sounding,
presumably due to the fact the reported explosion provided immediate venting out the window.
After activating the building alarm system, Chief 4 located one injured individual evacuating from the
fire unit. Chief 3 arrived and took interior operations, furthered evacuation and located access
points. Chief 1 arrived and took command outside. Engine 2 arrived, caught a hydrant and made a
quick exterior hit with a 2 1/2 inch attack line with tank water. Police officers assisted with
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evacuation of the balance of the building. Interior fire attack was made from the west door with a 2
1/2 line wyed to a 1 3/4 attack line. Follow up on units from both mutual aid and St. Louis Park
conducted a primary and secondary search, continued salvage and overhaul and assisted residents as
needed. Investigation was initiated by the St. Louis Park Fire Marshal with assistance from the St.
Louis Park Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab. The cause is still
under investigation.
Damage was estimated at $180,000
III. Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Protection Permits:
2008 2009 2010 2011
Permits Issued 220 177 224 208
Permit Valuation $2,445,439 $2,351,624 $1,454,498 $1,395,429
Permit Fees $52,838 $49,859 $37,936 $34,356
Crews continue to do company inspections of all businesses. In 2011 the fire department conducted
761 permit inspections and company inspections/re-inspections. These walk through inspections
allow them to familiarize themselves with the structure while doing code enforcement. We are
scheduled to get through every business once every three years.
The Fire Prevention Bureau received a grant from Target Corporation in the amount of $1,000 for
emergency preparedness educational materials.
Recreational Burning Permits
The Fire Department has heavily marketed the need for recreational fire permits to residents.
Starting in 2010, each person who obtained a permit was thoroughly educated on the rules and
received an additional piece of literature on the do’s and don’ts of recreational fires. Since then,
complaints have dramatically decreased.
Year # Permits Issued # Complaint Calls
2005 270 36
2006 302 26
2007 313 36
2008 470 64
2009 548 63
2010 628 25
2011 698 31
lV. Fire Department Technology/Equipment
The St. Louis Park Fire Department is not the only fire department that is struggling with technology
and putting it into use in the field. For the Motorola Premier One rollout, St. Louis Park was skipped
and it was rolled out and rolled back in Dakota County.
CAD Monitor has now been stabilized after a lot of work and tweaking by Captain Rosholt, and is now
putting information into our fire reports right from CAD. We would like to thank Captain Rosholt for
his extraordinary efforts.
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We continue to investigate and explore alternative ways to bring information to the field.
St. Louis Park is fortunate to be part of a regional Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program to allow
the broadcast of incident information to units coming into our city or for St. Louis Park units going to
other cities. Information provided may include: type of incident, GPS navigation, other units in
route, recommended routes by command, and other information pertinent to the incident. We have
one year from the date awarded to spend the grant money.
V. Fire Department Training
In 2011 the fire department was focused on Blue Card training and back to basics training. With Blue
Card, we are certifying all of the firefighters who are or may be in charge of an incident. The
training focuses on the functions of command. In February of 2012, the department will complete the
Blue Card training in using the command training center in a box from the Great Lakes Division of the
IAFC.
In August, the St. Louis Park Fire Department hosted live fire training at a donated property (8849
Minnetonka Blvd). All of our mutual aid partners were invited to the training and over the course of
two nights, more than 100 firefighters experienced live fire in a real house.
VI. Mutual Aid
We are doing automatic mutual aid/auto aid with five cities: Edina, Hopkins, Golden Valley,
Plymouth and Minnetonka. This program continues to be successful by front loading our fires
personnel and equipment. To quote a famous firefighter we “Go ugly early.”
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Mutual Aid Given 54 61 62 67 64 76 60
Mutual Aid Received 25* 29* 26* 22* 22* 36* 45*
*Each mutual aid received number denotes a minimum of two cities helping St. Louis Park.
VII. Staffing
In 2011 Lt. Paul Steinhilber retired after 30 years of service. As the Fire Department Civil Service
Commission already had a certified Lieutenant’s list in place, Firefighter Steve Powers was promoted
to Lieutenant. Jason Saba from our Paid on Call Department was promoted to Career Firefighter.
In 2011, the Firefighter and Captain’s list processes were conducted and certified by the Fire Civil
Service Commission.
In 2011, Paid-On-Call numbers started out at 21, which is four (4) below our budgeted strength. In
2011, we conducted a Paid on Call list process and hired six (6) new Paid on Call Firefighters and they
completed Firefighter 1 training by year end. Two Paid on Call Firefighters resigned in 2011, which
puts us at our budgeted strength.
VIII. Programs
The File of Life program which was launched in June, 2007 is still a very popular program. We will
continue to market this program through the city website, Park Perspectives, neighborhood groups
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and various other groups and organizations, fire events and apartment/condo communities. There is
no fee for residents to obtain these kits. This program was established to help Police and First
Responders to provide service when a person may not be able to communicate effectively due to a
medical reason or personal injury. The kit includes a magnetized refrigerator folder and an
information card to indicate health problems, medications, allergies, emergency contacts, etc
Our Child Car Seat Safety Program continues to be in high demand by both residents and non-
residents. We conduct inspections once per week for several hours. We still require pre-payment of
car seat appointments via credit card and use the city’s secure credit card line to handle the
transactions. This has virtually eliminated “no shows” for appointments, which was a big problem
previously (approximately 40% did not show up for their appointment). The fees are $25.00 for the
first car seat or base and $10.00 for each subsequent car seat or base.
Car Seat Inspections
Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Seat Inspections 106 100 250 205 225
Fees $2,275 $2,340 $5,064 $4,250 $4,390
Although not a program the Fire Department continues to provide training for city employees in CPR,
First Aid, and Right to Know.
IX. Stations
Last year we told you we hoped to be in both stations by July, 2012. We broke ground the first week
in May, after decommissioning Station 1, we moved crews to a mobile home at MSC and moved some
personnel to Station 2 and adjusted our operations accordingly. The rest of the year was spent in
keeping up with the building process as both stations went up at the same time. One station at a
time would have been a handful, but two stations turned out to be an enormous undertaking. Thanks
to a dry summer and good fall and winter weather, we are happy to say that on February 13, 2012 we
will be moving into the new Fire Station 2 with a Grand Opening on May 12, 2012. We anticipate
moving crews into the new Fire Station 1 in April of 2012. This move will include for the first time
moving Administration from City Hall into the new facilities. Station 1 Grand Opening/Fire
Department Open House is scheduled for June 12, 2012.
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 4f
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 18, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris,
Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro
MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison
STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Gary Morrison, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of June 20, 2012
Commissioner Robertson made a motion recommending approval of the minutes of June
20, 2012. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of
3-2. (Person and Carper abstained; Shapiro arrived at 6:07 p.m.)
3. Public Hearings
A. Brewery Taproom – Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 12-18-ZA
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, explained that the amendment would
add land use definitions for brewery and taproom to the zoning ordinance. The
amendment would also allow a brewery in the Business Park (BP) and Industrial Park
(IP) with conditions. A brewery of any production capacity would be allowed in the
General Industrial (IG) Zoning District as a permitted use. Mr. Morrison said the
amendment would allow a brewery in the BP and IP Zoning Districts to operate a
Taproom with conditions.
There was a discussion about pre-packaged food, hours, Sunday sales, and liquor
licensing.
Commissioner Person asked about food trucks and take-out menus mentioned in the April
18, 2012, Steel Toe Brewing correspondence.
Mr. Morrison noted that staff has been working on an amendment to the code regarding
food trucks and it will very likely come before the Planning Commission in August.
There was a discussion about whether or not food trucks were allowed in St. Louis Park.
Mr. Morrison said the current code allows the outdoor sales of product that is also being
sold inside the store.
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Commissioner Morris spoke about Minneapolis’ three-year-old ordinance regarding food
trucks. The food has to be prepared in a licensed Mpls. restaurant and parking is allowed
in the street under the traffic codes. He said he believes there is separate licensing for
industrial food trucks, ice cream trucks, and hot dog vendors, etc. In regards to
Commissioner Person’s question about food trucks and take-out food at a taproom,
Commissioner Morris said he understood that carry-out food could be eaten at taprooms,
but taprooms can’t prepare the food.
Chair Kramer asked why the taproom can’t have its own kitchen or prepare food.
Mr. Morrison responded that is primarily to differentiate between a restaurant, which has
the requirement that 50% of sales must be food, and a taproom.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing.
Jason Schoneman, Steel Toe Brewing, said his company is requesting a taproom at the
brewery. The food, as a snack, is a nice option for patrons.
Chair Kramer closed the public hearing as no one else was present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Morris commented that the Planning Commission has had an opportunity
to review all of the zoning ordinances being proposed at this meeting at a study session.
Commissioner Robertson moved approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendment
pertaining to breweries and taprooms. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and
the motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
B. Outdoor Lighting – Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 12-19-ZA
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, presented the staff report. She
explained that the proposed amendment is in response to issues that came from the
public, in particular when the Benilde fields were rebuilt. She said there were
requirements in the ordinance that were difficult for anyone to meet. One of them
regarded seeing a light source or its reflection from off-site. Staff took a look at all of
the outdoor lighting, revamped the glare and spillover requirements, addressed additional
types of outdoor lighting, changed the measurement methods and with that change
changed the requirements of footcandles for outdoor recreational facilities.
Ms. McMonigal said the new ordinance adds quite a few requirements that staff will look
at in advance when reviewing site plans or conditional use permits to minimize spillover
effects on other properties. She reviewed a number of new requirements.
Ms. McMonigal addressed questions about the ordinance which Commissioner Carper
sent in advance of the meeting. One of his questions regarded abutting properties. Ms.
McMonigal said staff measures the lighting at the property line of the use.
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In addressing Commissioner Carper’s question about horizontal surfaces, Ms.
McMonigal said the requirement is that the lights on buildings be pointed down, not out.
Commissioner Carper also asked if the criteria were tested on non-recreational areas to
determine if most lighting applications meet the criteria. Ms. McMonigal said for non-
recreational areas the standards will be the same and most of the lighting on new sites has
had to meet these criteria in the past. She said staff did measure 10 or more of the major
fields around the city and almost all of them should meet the criteria. There might be one
or two spots on one or two fields that might not meet the criteria but most of the lighting
will meet these new criteria.
Chair Kramer asked if an outdoor recreational area has an official designation.
Ms. McMonigal spoke about the definition of an outdoor recreational facility that has
illuminated playing fields, courts or performance spaces. She said there are probably a
dozen around the city, and they are schools and parks.
Chair Kramer asked about lighting which was temporary or seasonal.
Ms. McMonigal responded that typically that kind of use wouldn’t come through for an
approval, but if there is an issue the proposed ordinance would allow the City to work
with the installer of the light.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing.
Michael Valley, 2509 Princeton Ct., Princeton Ct. Association president, said the
association has raised concerns about Benilde’s lighting since the beginning of the field
remodel. He said of the 24 residences, 7 abut the Benilde field and feel the impact of
those lights. Mr. Valley asked if the Benilde field fits the new proposed criteria.
Ms. McMonigal said Benilde’s fields have been measured several times with some of the
Princeton Ct. residents. These fields will meet the new guidelines. She went on to say
the Benilde fields meet the current guidelines as well, with the exception of being able to
view the light source or its reflection from off-site.
Mr. Valley asked how the 80 ft. maximum mounting height was determined.
Ms. McMonigal stated a consultant helped with the lighting study and she believes 80 ft.
is a typical maximum for recreational fields. She said she didn’t think Benilde’s lights
are quite that high.
Mr. Valley asked if the proposed ordinance was written to allow Benilde’s lighting to fit
the new ordinance. He asked how the consultant looked at what currently exists in the
City, compared it with model ordinances, and then came up with the proposed ordinance
amendment.
Ms. McMonigal stated that the consultant looked at a number of sources, including
Illuminating Engineering Standards and a number of ordinances around the country and
the general practices. At the same time, City staff measured all around the city looking
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at all the fields to see the current situation in St. Louis Park. She said the goal was to
increase the requirements, particularly with the lights themselves, to do the maximum
amount of shielding possible so a field could still be adequately lighted for safety, but not
going over that maximum. The efforts in the ordinance go to the spillover effect.
Mr. Valley asked why the maximum illuminance levels of the Illuminating Engineering
Society of North America (IESNA) weren’t spelled out in the ordinance.
Ms. McMonigal said specific levels weren’t referenced because the handbooks of the
IESNA change over time.
Commissioner Robertson commented that specific illuminance levels probably weren’t
referenced in the proposed ordinance because there are different standards for different
applications, and to reference the IESNA’s standards covers all the bases.
Chair Kramer closed the public hearing as no one else was present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Morris made a motion recommending approval of the revised Outdoor
Lighting Zoning regulations. Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
C. Conditional Use Permit (standards and procedures)
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 12-20-ZA
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He said
basically the amendment restructures the ordinance. One example includes putting the
conditional use permit process and criteria in one section of the ordinance instead of two
different sections. Another example would consolidate all enforcement regulations into
one section. Mr. Morrison stated that as recommended by the Planning Commission the
criteria for reviewing variances
would be consolidated into one subsection of the variance section of the code at this time.
Commissioner Robertson said he likes the rearrangement of the variance section but he
would recommend moving Item (2)h up to Section (2)d “practical difficulties” of Sec. 36-
34 Variances.
Commissioner Robertson asked about Sec. 36-34(2)d.4 which says practical difficulties
include inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. He said he is
bothered when there is a list of criteria but one item is specified.
Mr. Morrison responded that exemption comes right from state statute.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Morris made a motion recommending approval of the Zoning Ordinance
Amending pertaining to Conditional Use Permits as recommended by staff with due
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consideration to suggested revisions. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
4. Other Business
Commissioner Morris asked about scheduling an annual development tour which
typically has occurred in August or September.
5. Communications
Ms. McMonigal said generally the Planning Commission will continue holding its
meetings on the third Wednesday of each month and cancelling the first Wednesday
meeting of the month unless necessary.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
Meeting Date: September 4, 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 August 11 through August 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
2,666.68PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAAA-LICENSE DIVISION
2,666.68
412.65NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABELSON, SHARON
412.65
4,983.29GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEABM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INC
4,983.29
8,067.01GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABM JANITORIAL SERVICES
8,067.01
84.42OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
84.42
5,368.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICAKARE COMPANIES LLC
5,368.00
100.00ADMINISTRATION G & A RENTAL BUILDINGSALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CH
100.00
2,500.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICALL AROUND PROPERTY PRESERVATI
2,500.00
156.00H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
709.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
865.00
13,533.44-PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGEALLIED BLACKTOP
12,000.00PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
258,668.78CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
257,135.34
244.21PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS
244.21
333.71FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
333.71
315.11NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESAQUILA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
315.11
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
439.96GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
439.96
325.68TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTAT&T MOBILITY
325.68
450.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGATOM
75.00PATROLTRAINING
525.00
70.50PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEATOMIC RECYCLING
70.50VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
70.50SEWER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
211.50
161.08PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAUTO PLUS
161.08
3,465.35WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
1,234.17REILLY BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,699.52
5.00SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBANK OF AMERICA NA
5.00
18.32HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
18.32
42.73WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
42.73
291.54PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIBEBERGS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
291.54
175.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERNHAGEN, JACOB
175.00
586.13NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBLACKSTONE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
586.13
39.52PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC
39.52
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
64.60INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBOBIER, HEIDI
64.60
201.32POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
201.32
72.66PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
72.66
539.60NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
539.60
46.70WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBURNET TITLE
46.70
33.81WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBURT, RYAN
33.81
195.00POLICE G & A TRAININGCALIBRE PRESS
195.00
4,884.25ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
60.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
3,420.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
450.00PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A LEGAL SERVICES
150.00WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
90.00SEWER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
300.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES
9,354.25
720.34IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
720.34
245.35TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
245.35
5,919.26DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
1,460.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
58,372.50TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
540.00CES Resid Energy Conservation OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
66,291.76
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
133.65FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
173.82PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
19.26WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
34.18NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
956.32WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
24.10REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
34.00SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
23.52SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
1,398.85
189.04FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
189.04
1,561.44SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESCENTRAL ENVELOPE CORPORATION
1,561.44
175.92IT G & A TELEPHONECENTURY LINK
104.93COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
52.92E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONE
333.77
766.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICECERAMIC TILE
766.00
125.25WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCHAFFIN, DAVID
125.25
138.45REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCHRISTIANSON, GEORGE & JAN
138.45
56.16PUBLIC WORKS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
18.17AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
72.21VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
11.70GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
158.24
166.95NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
166.95
431.18BRICK HOUSE (1324)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCOOL AIR MECHANICAL INC
130.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
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561.18
8,158.89POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
8,158.89
382.88PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCOUCH, GARY
382.88
20.70PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYCRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIP INC
20.70
1,762.50CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCTC
1,762.50
73.29POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
73.29
686.43PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
686.43
1,475.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDALSIN, JOHN & SONS INC
1,475.00
175.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDAVIS, PETER
175.00
110.77VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESDELEGARD TOOL CO
110.77
41.56WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDEWALL, JAMES
41.56
3,895.72-CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGEDMJ ASPHALT INC
77,914.49MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
74,018.77
940.00POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
1,861.83SOLID WASTE G&A ADVERTISING
2,801.83
100.07REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDWYER, TERRY
100.07
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
36.45WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEDINA REALTY TITLE
36.45
1,705.00WESTWOOD VILLAS HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
1,705.00
48.31SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEELECTRIC PUMP INC
48.31
1,029.06PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG
1,029.06
335.50INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESENROOTH, ELIN
335.50
666.90PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEPIC SECURITY PROFESSIONALS IN
666.90
78.70PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION MANAGEM
78.70
2,176.00NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESESP SYSTEMS PROFESSIONALS INC
2,176.00
26.35WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEVANS, DION
26.35
262.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEVERS, KENNETH
262.50
95.46REC CENTER BUILDING MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAREVERS, ROBERT
95.46
1,205.34PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
1,205.34
14.78HOUSING REHAB G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFEDEX
14.78
79.22TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEFEINBERG, FRANK
79.22
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
525.00SUMMER THEATER ARTS CAMP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFEINBERG, SARA
525.00
363.22ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS
363.22
77.48TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEFISCHELS, ANGELA
77.48
73.13TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEFISHER, JANE
73.13
114.04WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSFLANDERS, SHEILA
114.04
324.06GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEFLEETPRIDE
324.06
5,963.66INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESFLINT TRADING INC
5,963.66
362.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFLOYD, ALAN
362.50
273.98SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSFORCE AMERICA INC
132.98PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
406.96
21.77WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSFORD, RAY
21.77
36.53-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC
567.81REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4.90-STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
76.14STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
602.52
104.53WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSFRIEDELL, GERALD
104.53
36,609.80PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEFRIEDGES LANDSCAPING INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
36,609.80
262.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFRIES ET AL, GAYLORD
262.50
912.45PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESG S DIRECT
912.45
40.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEGAINES, MARY BETH
40.00
1,047.38PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIGARELICK STEEL CO
1,047.38
8,209.25PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
8,209.25
325.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGIRARD, KENNETH
325.00
134.97REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGLAESER, HOLLY
134.97
214.45ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESGLASS DOCTOR
214.45
4,260.43EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSURGLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS
4,260.43
5,091.53PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYGRAFIX SHOPPE
159.50-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
4,932.03
1,279.92GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
73.11ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS
1,353.03
91.00MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIGREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO
91.00
40.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEGROSSMAN, PAMELA
40.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,276.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGROTH SEWER & WATER
2,724.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,000.00
382.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
382.50
4,087.38AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
4,087.38
1,879.12POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
703.90OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
201.86OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
2,784.88
1,491.00OPERATIONSTRAININGHENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
1,491.00
957.46POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
957.46
20.00OPERATIONSTRAININGHENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
20.00
685.51GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
35.08ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
7.45ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
8.48AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.24PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
756.76
9.71WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS
9.71
125.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JEFFREY
125.00
100.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JENNIFER
100.00
50.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
50.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00
600.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENTHRGREEN
600.00
83.43SUMMER GRADE 4-5 GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
83.43
1,685.10EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,685.10
683.77WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEIMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS
683.77SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
683.77SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
683.77STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
2,735.08
5.13PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESINDELCO
5.13
566.44PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESINDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO
1,035.62PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,602.06
2,545.46IT G & A TELEPHONEINTEGRA TELECOM
2,545.46
1,557.37GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEINTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS INC
1,557.37
1,720.65PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINVER GROVE FORD
277.59GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,998.24
157.01OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC
157.01
78.35TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEJENNINGS, PAUL
78.35
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8.25BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S HARDWARE
1.24GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
37.29WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
17.76WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
21.63SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.23SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
15.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
120.90
2,300.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTJOBSINMINNEAPOLIS.COM
2,300.00
54.73IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESJOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES/LESCO
54.73
35.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJONES, DOUGLAS
35.00
2,924.31PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY
70.54PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
2,994.85
70.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKARCHER-RAMOS, AMBER
70.00
154.98NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKAUFMANN, MARIANNE
154.98
180.41WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
180.41
276.92EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z
276.92
341.00SOFTBALLPROGRAM REVENUEKELLER, WHITNEY
341.00
147.00GREENSBORO HIA LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN
1,218.00WESTWOOD VILLAS HIA LEGAL SERVICES
1,365.00
1,775.16-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSKEYS WELL DRILLING CO
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34,575.16WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
32,800.00
1,870.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKIDCREATE STUDIO
1,870.00
2,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWKOLLER, RYAN
2,500.00
86.89REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKRAMER, TAMMY
86.89
229.00BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESKRUGE-AIR INC
229.00
382.98HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEKRUSE, JENNIFER
382.98
102.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKUBES, JON
102.00
58.89WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLAND TITLE
58.89
37.50INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALLANGSETMO, KIRSTEN
37.50
31.04PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLANO EQUIPMENT INC
31.04
183.66SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
183.66
2,385.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,385.00
4,999.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
4,999.00
352.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESLEXIS NEXIS OCC HEALTH SOLUTIO
352.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
392.56MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDING MTCE SERVICELIGHTING HOUSE USA INC
392.56
74.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLINDNER, ELIZABETH
74.71
757.80PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
757.80
42,977.25IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
5,483.67TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
48,460.92
280.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLORINSER, ANTHONY
280.00
4,698.50PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC
4,698.50
204.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLUCAS, ERIC
204.00
2,117.00SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLYNCH CAMPS, INC
2,117.00
72.49INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMACGREGOR-HANNAH, MAREN
72.49
1,200.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMACK, ANNIE
1,200.00
2,969.84PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
2,969.84
164.80SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMALONE, DANIEL
164.80
70.67REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMANTZ, JOHN
70.67
88.89GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESMATHESON TRI-GAS INC
88.89
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
64.13TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS
64.13
1,800.00WATER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
300.00REILLY BUDGET CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
2,100.00
44.01WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMEULPOLDER, LOWELL
44.01
20,012.88PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMIDWAY FORD
20,012.88
25.00SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
25.00
338.34POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO
24.54POLICE G & A POSTAGE
362.88
1,580.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
1,580.00
4,275.00CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMILLERBERND MFG CO
4,275.00
215.34VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARMILLERBERND, DENNIS
215.34
499.20PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
499.20
23.82GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESMINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO
23.82
50,000.00GENERAL FUND G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DIST
50,000.00
188.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA CITY/COUNTY MANAGEME
188.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
51.43POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASS
51.43
790.88PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN GENERAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA/WISCONSIN PLAYGROUND
790.88
183.80SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESMINUTEMAN PRESS
183.80
168.43REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMONCHAMP, MAUREEN & TIMOTHY
168.43
36.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMONSON, DARLA
36.00
325.79PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
325.79
1,071.15PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
24.41GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
6.39SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
1,101.95
67.88WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSNATIONS TITLE AGENCY
67.88
24,277.88PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNELSON AUTO CENTER
24,277.88
517.49PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNORTHERN POWER PRODUCTS INC
517.49
250.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGNORTHSTAR CHAPTER APA
250.00
13,606.33COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGNYSTROM PUBLISHING
13,606.33
97.67WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESOESTREICH, MARK
97.67
68.06SUPPORT SERVICES G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOFFICE DEPOT
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
232.52POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
115.74POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
86.53INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
173.02ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
90.04WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
765.91
1,063.50INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
1,063.50
171.20EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOPTUM HEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICE
171.20
160.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOSDOBA, KATIE
160.00
96.90INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARR, MELISSA
96.90
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWPBR CAPITAL
1,000.00
36.07NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPEDERSON, ANGELA
36.07
4,684.58COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
4,684.58
369.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPETERSON, BRIAN
369.00
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWPETERSON, JON
1,000.00
23.50WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)GENERAL SUPPLIESPETTY CASH - WWNC
17.93WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
9.44WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
15.04SUMMER PRE/K GENERAL SUPPLIES
39.49SUMMER GRADE 4-5 GENERAL SUPPLIES
5.08OTHER SUMMER CAMPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
110.48
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
374.14INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESPOLK, MARLA
945.18INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,319.32
529.03PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
529.03
108.00ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
108.00
180.00WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNDERGROUND
180.00
412.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPUMARLO, JON
412.50
97.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
97.76
68.47IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEQUILL CORP
68.47
35,428.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQUIRING EXCAVATING LLC
35,428.00
322.42PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYRANGER GM
322.42
885.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSREADY WATT ELECTRIC
885.00
139.93POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESREGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
139.93
287.49PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING SERVICEREINDERS INC
287.49
314.21GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRETROFIT COMPANIES INC
314.21
5,400.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTRICOH USA INC
5,400.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
486.55PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYRIGID HITCH INC
32.45-GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
454.10
178.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRITCHIE, TAYLOR
178.50
4,492.36WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
4,492.36
74.87TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEROEHLKEPARTAIN, JOLENE & GENE
74.87
35.12SOLID WASTE G&A MEETING EXPENSEROHLIK, CHAR
35.12
380.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICEROM INC
380.00
35.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRONNING, DONNA
35.00
246.42ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARROSA, NATE
246.42
2,300.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD
2,300.00
200.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSROTHMAN, EDWARD
200.00
94.45TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEROWLAND, JASON
94.45
629.00SUMMER FIELDTRIPS GENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB
122.80PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
42.63INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
53.61LIFEGUARDINGGENERAL SUPPLIES
6,705.90CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
7,553.94
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
22.04INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESSANDUM, KATHERINE
640.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
662.04
656.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSAURER, MARTI
656.00
309.68PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSCHELEN-GRAY AUTO ELECTRIC
309.68
54.21PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
54.21
1,150.00ERUTRAININGSCOTT COUNTY TREASURER
1,150.00
277.50POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LABS INC
17.18POLICE G & A POSTAGE
294.68
4.56-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSKB ENVIRONMENTAL
70.90ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
66.34
334.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSKELLY, GABRIEL
334.00
51.78WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSKINNER, SARAH
51.78
6,230.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSL-SERCO
6,230.00
1,345.92EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS #993
1,345.92
74.87REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSOLIE, CURTIS
74.87
495.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSPORTQUEST SKATING ACADEMY-PAR
495.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
60.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSPRINT
60.00
.51-FACILITIES MCTE G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEESSPS COMPANIES INC
27.50PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
48.86PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
181.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
256.85
7,474.15PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
7,474.15
3,222.28TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEST CROIX TREE SERVICE INC
3,222.28
454.40AQUATIC PARK BUDGET PROGRAM REVENUEST LOUIS PARK LIONS
454.40
145.60ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSTAR TRIBUNE
145.60
140.25SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSTEARNS, DAVID
140.25
78.35REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSTEBLAY, ANTHONY
78.35
73.10WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTOCKWELL REMAX RESULTS, JASON
73.10
652.40PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSTONEBROOKE EQUIPMENT INC
652.40
71.25WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTRACHAN, DONALD
71.25
21.80POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENTSTREICHER'S
67.56PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
89.36
24,126.71REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
24,126.71
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
42.66ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITYTHE HARTFORD - PRIORITY ACCOUN
51.90HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
15.51COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
47.44IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
33.10ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
64.49FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
106.70COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
113.80POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
72.21OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY
54.34INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
40.99PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
70.77ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
19.25PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
65.00ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
19.25PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
16.05ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
16.05WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
12.99REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL LONG TERM DISABILITY
16.51VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
15.60HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
19.25WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,936.45EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,850.31
105.23WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTHE REALTY GROUP
105.23
71.40TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICETHELEN, REBECCA
71.40
759.05INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTHOMPSON, HOLLY
759.05
157.50ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
157.50
42.73WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTIMMERS, KENNETH
42.73
782.57PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTITAN MACHINERY
782.57
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
202.21WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTITLESMART INC
202.21
209.71TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICETORODOR, WILLIAM
209.71
300.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC
300.00
143.83PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTRUCK BODIES & EQUIPMENT INTL
143.83
1,066.22STORM WATER UTILITY G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENTUNITED RENTALS INC
1,066.22
150.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
150.00
240.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
240.00
152.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTUS HEALTH WORKS MEDICAL GROUP
152.00
253.95HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI
253.95
472.32PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIVIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY
472.32
4,283.24SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELSWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
60,536.85SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
25,260.21SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
33,185.29SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
8,648.91SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
131,914.50
390.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIWASTE TECHNOLOGY INC
390.50
2,788.56CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,788.56
63.40WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWEICHERT RELOCATION RESOURCES
63.40
20.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWENTZLAFF, BROOKE
20.00
111.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWEST PAYMENT CENTER
111.00
40.16PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYWESTCO PERFORMANCE
2.58-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
37.58
4,093.72MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIWHEELER HARDWARE
4,093.72
433.91PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWRAP CITY GRAPHICS
433.91
990.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESWSB ASSOC INC
990.00
19,397.89FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
22.29OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
24,514.08PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,903.22PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
55.02BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
144.06WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
659.04WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
43,279.22WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,276.15REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,063.04SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,552.73STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
99,866.74
888.05-UNINSURED LOSS B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGEXTERIOR XPERTS
17,761.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
16,872.95
33,378.30PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
33,378.30
142.20WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
142.20
Report Totals 1,223,567.16
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Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 5a
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:
Reappointment of Citizen Representatives to the Community Education Advisory Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners as citizen representatives to the Community
Education Advisory Commission with terms as follows:
Name Term Expiration
Gregg Lindberg 6/30/2015
Kristen Piper 6/30/2015
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to reappoint the Commissioners listed above to serve another term on the
Community Education Advisory Commission?
BACKGROUND:
The terms of the regular Commissioners listed above expired on June 30, 2012. Commissioners
whose terms are ending complete and submit a form stating why they wish to be reappointed.
Community Education Director Lisa Greene has talked to these Commissioners, and they have
indicated that they wish to be reappointed to a new three-year term. Reappointment status forms
are on file in the City Clerk’s office, should Councilmembers wish to review the information.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Appointing diverse citizen representatives who volunteer as commissioners to the various Boards
and Commissions assures that St. Louis Park is consistent with the Council’s Strategic Direction
of being a connected and engaged community.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Office Assistant - City Clerk’s Office
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: September 4, 2012
Agenda Item #: 6a
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:
On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Sale Liquor License – Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve application from Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc.,
for an on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor license to be located at 5371 16th Street West,
with the license term through March 1, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to approve the liquor license for Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc.?
BACKGROUND:
The City received an application from Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc., for an on-sale intoxicating
and Sunday sale liquor license operating at 5371 16th Street West located in the Shops at West
End between Rojo and Little Szechuan. The premises will consist of approximately 3,700 square
feet with 79 seats inside and outdoor patio seating for 28.
Raku Sushi & Lounge plans to open in October and will serve lunch and dinner. The main
principal involved in this application is Xusheng Wang, who serves as the business entity’s sole
officer and holds a 100% interest in the company. Xusheng Wang also owns 30% interest in
Raku Modern Japanese Restaurant at 3939 West 50th Street in Edina.
The Police Department has run a full background investigation and nothing was discovered
during the course of this investigation that would warrant denial of the license. The application
and police report are on file in the City Clerk’s office, should Council members wish to review
the information. The required notice of the public hearing was published August 23, 2012.
Should Council approve the liquor license no actual license is issued until all required
compliance is met with City Inspections Department and the State Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement Division.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Fees for this applicant include $500 for the police background investigation and $8,700 for the
on sale intoxicating and Sunday yearly license fee (pro-rated).
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Kay Midura, Office Assistant - City Clerk’s Office
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: September 4, 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:
Adoption of the 2013 Preliminary General and Park and Recreation Fund Budgets, 2013
Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Preliminary HRA Property Tax Levy
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving 2013 General and Park and Recreation Fund
Budgets, 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy, and Setting Public Hearing Date for the
2013 Budget and Final Property Tax Levy.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Preliminary HRA Levy for 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
• Does the City Council desire to set the 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy at
$24,712,941, which is an increase of $950,190 or approximately 4.00% over the 2012
Final Property Tax Levy?
• Does the City Council desire to continue to levy the full 0.0185% of taxable market value
allowable for HRA purposes to assist in paying for infrastructure needs in redeveloping
areas?
• Does the City Council desire to hold the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at the Regular
City Council meeting on Monday December 3, 2012 and then adopt the 2013 Budget,
2013 Final Property Tax Levy and the 2013 Final HRA Levy, 2013 – 2017 Capital
Improvement Plan, and 2013 Utility Rates at the Regular City Council Meeting on
Monday December 17, 2012?
BACKGROUND:
On June 11, 2012, staff met with the City Council to discuss the 2013 Budget process. Council
agreed that staff should follow recommendations from the “2013 Budget Production Guidelines”,
when preparing the 2013 Budget. Assumptions for the 2013 Budget included a pattern similar to
past years; a levy increase, modest increase in other fees and charges where appropriate to fit
with business costs, maintain service delivery at current levels, hold expenditures flat if possible
with adjustments for some modest growth based on essential business needs, funding for a wage
and benefit contribution increase, utility rate increases, and continued long range financial
planning.
Based on current budget assumptions, debt service obligations, and information from the CIP
and LRFMP outlined on June 11th, Accounting staff anticipated a levy increase in the 2.5-5%
range. For 2013, the State of Minnesota has not imposed levy limits.
At the August 13, 2012 City Council Study Session, the City Council reviewed information from
the staff report and subsequently directed staff to prepare a 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy
increase of 4% when compared to the 2012 Final Property Tax Levy. In addition, the City
Council directed staff to proceed with preparing the 2013 Preliminary HRA Levy at the
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maximum allowed by state statute, due to the significant infrastructure projects scheduled in the
upcoming years per the 2013 – 2017 Capital Improvement Plan.
As shown on the 2011 – 2013 Budget Analysis Snapshot – Attachment 3, the proposed property
tax levy increase to balance the General and Park and Recreation Funds would need to be
approximately 2.83%. Factoring in changes in Debt Service and the Employee Administration
Fund, if Council chose to fund those areas as proposed and not utilize any of the remaining
discretionary funds of $171,000, the 2013 Property Tax Levy would be approximately 3.25% -
3.50%.
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
At the August 13, 2012 study session, City Council provided staff with direction to prepare
proposed subsequent Council actions based on a 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy of
$24,712,941 which is an increase of $950,190, or an approximate 4.00% increase from the 2012
Final Property Tax Levy. This levy is utilized to support the operations of the General Fund,
Park and Recreation Fund, Capital Replacement Fund, Park Improvement Fund, and the
Employee Administration Fund. In addition, the levy will provide for the pay down of principal
and interest payments for the Debt Service Funds.
2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy
For the 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy for the City Council to consider, there are some
important key items to keep in mind:
• Economic climate
• No state mandated levy limits for 2013
• Funding challenges in several funds impacting long-term sustainability.
In addition, as in past years, the 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy adopted by the City
Council on September 4, 2012 can be decreased, but cannot be increased after that date.
2012 Final Levy and 2013 Preliminary Levy
A synopsis of prior year levy information and the 2013 Proposed Preliminary Levy is shown
below:
1. The 2012 Final Levy was $23,762,751, which was 4.70% or $1,066,823 more than 2011.
2. The 2013 Preliminary Levy amount is proposed to be at $24,712,941, which is
approximately 4.00% or $950,190 more than the 2012 Final Levy.
3. Added property tax levy dollars to the Employee Administration Fund in the amount of
$99,976 for a total of $200,000 to address sustainability issues.
4. The proposed levy amount provides Council with approximately $171,000 in preliminary
levy dollars for utilization in other areas, for other opportunities, or to decrease the levy.
It also allows a buffer for unforeseen issues between now and the final levy adoption in
December.
The proposed breakdown of the Preliminary Property Tax Levy by fund is shown in the
following chart:
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2012 2013 Dollar Change Percent Change
Final Preliminary From 2012 From 2012
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY
General Fund and Park & Recreation Fund $20,169,798 $20,752,156 582,358$ 2.89%
Park Improvement Fund 810,000 810,000 - 0.00%
Capital Replacement Fund 438,300 842,700 404,400 92.27%
Pavement Management Fund 315,000 - (315,000) -100.00%
Debt Service 1,929,629 1,937,085 7,456 0.39%
Employee Administration Fund 100,024 200,000 99,976 99.95%
Council Discretion*- 171,000 171,000 N/A
TOTAL TAX LEVIES $23,762,751 $24,712,941 $950,190 4.00%
* This amount can be utilized for other opportunities, or to decrease the levy.
HRA LEVY
This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which
significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council elected at that time to use
the levy proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. Thus far, some
of the HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies and analyses for future
improvement projects. By law, these funds could also be used for other housing and
redevelopment purposes. Given the significant infrastructure needs facing the City in the future,
particularly transportation infrastructure such as Highway 7 and Louisiana, which currently the
City’s share is budgeted at $10,784,000 and is to be paid from the HRA Levy Fund, staff
recommends that the HRA Levy continue at the maximum allowed by law for the 2013 budget
year. This is consistent with the City’s Long Range Financial Management Plan. By state
statute, the HRA Levy cannot exceed 0.0185% of the taxable market value of the City.
Therefore, Staff has calculated the maximum Preliminary HRA Levy for 2013 to be $900,933
based on data from Hennepin County. This is an $82,641 decrease from the 2012 Final HRA
Levy of $983,574. The EDA, as well as the City Council, is required to approve this levy, with
the former being scheduled to occur on September 4, 2012 also.
ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY INFORMATION
By law, the City Council must approve a 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy. Past practice has
been to adopt Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Preliminary HRA Levy at the first regular City
Council meeting in September. These preliminary levies must then be sent to Hennepin County
for certification by September 15, 2012. Hennepin County will mail out parcel specific notices
to taxpayers in mid-November. Final action on the 2013 Budget and 2013 Final Property Tax
Levy, Final 2013 HRA Levy, 2013 – 2017 CIP, and 2013 Utility Rates will not occur until
December.
SETTING DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND 2013 BUDGET ADOPTION
Legislative requirements have changed in regard to Truth in Taxation public hearings that
usually occur in December. The requirement to publish and hold a special public hearing
separate from adopting the final tax levy was repealed in 2009. For that reason, the City Council
could hold the public hearing and adopt the tax levy on the same night. Past practice has been to
hold the public hearing and then at the subsequent meeting adopt the final budget. If the City
Council chooses to continue this practice, then the dates would be the regular City Council
meetings of December 3, 2012 for the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and December 17, 2012
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for the 2013 Budget, 2013 Final Levy adoption for the City and HRA levies, 2013 – 2017
Capital Improvement Plan and 2013 Utility Rates. In addition, the Long Range Financial
Management Plan will be provided for informational purposes, but will not be formally adopted.
NEXT STEPS:
As the 2013 Budget process continues, the following preliminary schedule snapshot has been
developed for Council:
September 4 (Tues) Council establishes 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levies and 2013
Proposed General and Park and Recreation Fund Budgets.
(Can be decreased in the future, not increased for final property tax levy.)
October 15 Review and discussion of 2013 Budget, CIP, Utility Rates and LRFMP.
Directors present as needed.
November 13 (Tues) Final 2013 Budget discussion prior to Truth in Taxation public hearing.
December 3 Truth in Taxation public hearing and 2013 Budget presentation.
December 17 Council adopts 2013 Budget, final property tax levies, CIP and utility rates.
Staff will continue to review budgeted information, 2013 Utility Rates, the 2013 - 2017 Capital
Improvement Program, and update the Long Range Financial Management Plan based on
Council direction during the upcoming months. The City Council has the option of decreasing
the 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levies for the City and HRA after the initial certification;
however it cannot be increased.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The proposed tax levies will support necessary city services to be provided during 2013.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Vision is considered throughout the budgeting process and kept at the foreground of budgeting
decisions.
Attachments: Resolution Approving 2013 Preliminary Budgets, Tax Levy & Public Hearing Date
Resolution Authorizing the Preliminary HRA Levy for 2013
2011 – 2013 Budget Analysis Snapshot
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2013 PROPOSED GENERAL AND PARK AND
RECREATION FUND BUDGETS, 2013 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 2013 BUDGET AND FINAL
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a
resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require approval of a preliminary property tax levy and
a preliminary budget on or before September 15th of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, that the Preliminary 2013 Budget shall be as follows:
2013
Preliminary
General and Park and Recreation Fund Revenues:
Property Taxes
$20,752,156
Other General Revenues 7,112,173
Other Park & Recreation Revenues 2,156,302
Total General and Park & Recreation Fund Revenues $30,020,631
Expenditures:
Total General Government $ 6,881,975
Total Public Safety 12,621,345
Total Public Works 3,970,261
Total Non-Departmental 180,000
Total Park & Recreation $6,367,050
Total General and Park and Recreation Fund Expenditures $30,020,631
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held
on December 3, 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for collection in 2013
upon the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes:
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2013
Preliminary
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY Levy
General Fund and Park & Recreation Fund $20,752,156
Park Improvement Fund 810,000
Capital Replacement Fund 842,700
Employee Administration Fund 200,000
Debt Service 1,937,085
Discretionary 171,000
TOTAL TAX LEVIES $24,712,941
And
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
transmit this information to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota and the
Minnesota Department of Revenue, if applicable, in the format they request as required by law.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRELIMINARY HRA LEVY FOR 2013
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of
the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a
tax upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purposes authorized by the
HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed 0.0185 percent of taxable
market value of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance
with the budget procedures of the City in the amount of $900,933; and
WHEREAS, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the
authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2013,
such tax upon the taxable property of the City as the Authority may determine, subject to the
limitations contained in the HRA Act.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
BUDGET ANALYSIS SNAPSHOT
FOR YEARS 2011 - 2013
2011 2012 2013
Final Budget Adopted Projected
General Fund Revenues:
Property Taxes 16,093,611 15,998,293 15,930,773
MVHC Loss (667,539) - -
All Other Revenues 7,857,715 7,394,083 7,112,173
Total General Revenues 23,283,787$ 23,392,376$ 23,042,946$
General Fund Expenditures:
General Government:
Total Admininstration/Human Resources/Legislative 1,542,568$ 1,680,166$ 1,544,609$
Total Communications 294,470$ 265,426$ 285,989$
Total Community Outreach 88,515$ 8,185$ 8,185$
Total Information Resources 1,394,226$ 1,507,579$ 1,628,503$
Total Accounting 612,965$ 641,692$ 709,015$
Total Assessing 500,141$ 517,840$ 543,855$
Total Community Development 1,094,186$ 1,076,376$ 1,097,206$
Total Facilities Maintenance 1,114,550$ 1,083,128$ 1,064,614$
Total General Government 6,641,621$ 6,780,392$ 6,881,976$
Public Safety:
Total Police 7,208,512$ 7,273,723$ 7,386,961$
Total Fire 3,164,344$ 3,346,931$ 3,401,498$
Total Inspectional Services 1,863,296$ 1,889,340$ 1,832,886$
Total Public Safety 12,236,152$ 12,509,994$ 12,621,345$
Public Works:
Total Public Works Administration 829,698$ 389,783$ 396,777$
Total Engineering 846,031$ 927,337$ 940,216$
Total Operations 2,550,285$ 2,604,870$ 2,633,268$
Total Public Works 4,226,014$ 3,921,990$ 3,970,261$
Total Non-Departmental 180,000$ 180,000$ 180,000$
Total General Fund Expenditures 23,283,787$ 23,392,376$ 23,653,582$
General Fund Gap -$ -$ (610,636)$
Park & Recreation Revenues:
Property Taxes 4,000,561$ 4,171,506$ 4,149,626$
Subtotal: All Other Revenues 2,131,902 2,156,302 2,156,302
Total Park & Recreation Revenues 6,132,463$ 6,327,808$ 6,305,928$
Park & Recreation Expenditures:
Total Organized Recreation 1,239,230$ 1,305,747$ 1,319,816$
Total Recreation Center 1,442,447$ 1,466,246$ 1,460,851$
Total Park Maintenance 1,435,374$ 1,461,645$ 1,468,933$
Total Westwood Nature Center 502,366$ 515,456$ 528,388$
Total Environment 371,325$ 390,009$ 391,499$
Total Vehicle Maintenance 1,141,721$ 1,188,705$ 1,197,563$
Total Park & Recreation Expenditures 6,132,463$ 6,327,808$ 6,367,050$
Park & Recreation Gap -$ -$ (61,122)$
Total Gap General and P&R Before Adjustments:-$ -$ (671,758)$
Proposed Property Tax Levy Adjustment:-$ -$ 671,758$
- -$
Projected Total Budget Gap for Gen. and Park and Rec. Funds:-$ -$ -$
2013 ASSUMPTIONS:
Assumes 2% salary and step increases for all employees.
Benefit Increases- $30/month ($20/month Employer, $10/month Wellness)
No use of fund balance in 2013.
No increase in non-personnel expenditures.
Elimination of transfer from Housing Rehab to General Fund of $99,000 per year
Final unwinding of Police and Fire Pension Transfer of $134,000
Beginning of unwinding of Cable TV Transfer of $25,000 per year
Transfers agree to LRFMP
$25,000 reduction in Investment Income
Community Survey included in Development Fund LRFMP
No additonal expenditures for environmental programs (funded from Solid Waste)
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Meeting Date: September 4, 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:
First Reading of Ordinance for Street Renaming - 25 ½ Street West to Barry Street West
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance renaming 25 ½ Street West to Barry Street
West and set Second Reading for September 24, 2012.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Are any properties impacted by this street renaming?
BACKGROUND:
Beth El Synagogue, located at 5224 - 26th Street West, has requested that 25 ½ Street West to the
north of their site be renamed Barry Street West. To rename a City street, an official petition
must be submitted, and the Council must adopt an ordinance that officially renames the street.
At the present time, there are no properties that have an address on this segment of 25 ½ Street
West, nor is the street in alignment with any other segments of 25 ½ Street West. The street is
located between Beth El Synagogue and Benilde St. Margaret’s School (BSM). BSM has an
address off of Highway 100 South, and has indicated support for Beth El’s request.
As a general practice, the City has tried to eliminate half streets when possible, due to the
potential for confusion. In this area of the City, there is no 25th Street West, and it is unknown
why 25 ½ Street West was originally chosen. This segment of 25 ½ Street West does not line up
with any other segments of the street in the City. A graphic depicting the existing street names
in the area of 25 ½ Street is attached.
Some sign changes would be needed as a result of the name change request. In addition to the
City street signs, there is a change to a directional exit sign along Highway 100. The change to
the Highway 100 signage has been reviewed and found to be acceptable by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation. All sign changes needed to accommodate the new street name
will be paid for by Beth El Synagogue.
If approved, signs will be replaced as soon as possible by City traffic maintenance personnel as
part of the City’s typical sign replacement plan. City maps and associated publications will be
modified as they are created. Because of the minor nature of the name change, it is not
anticipated that major map changes are necessary in the short-term.
If approved, Beth El would request to modify its address from 26th Street West to Barry Street
West.
The Police and Fire Departments have been notified of the change and have no comments. The
U.S. Post Office will be notified of the change once it is effective.
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Subject: First Reading of Ordinance for Street Renaming - 25 ½ Street West to Barry Street West
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
All sign changes needed to accommodate the new street name will be paid for by Beth El
Synagogue.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Ordinance Renaming 25 ½ Street West to Barry Street West
Street Map
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 8b) Page 3
Subject: First Reading of Ordinance for Street Renaming - 25 ½ Street West to Barry Street West
ORDINANCE NO. ____-12
AN ORDINANCE RENAMING 25 ½ STREET WEST TO
BARRY STREET WEST
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. BARRY STREET WEST
That the street heretofore designated 25 ½ Street West lying between the
Highway 100 East Frontage Road and 26th Street West is hereby changed
and renamed Barry Street West.
Section 2. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect November 7th, 2012.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
First Reading September 4, 2012
Second Reading September 24, 2012
Date of Publication October 4, 2012
Date Ordinance takes effect November 12, 2012
City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 8b) Page 4
Subject: First Reading of Ordinance for Street Renaming - 25 ½ Street West to Barry Street West
Meeting Date: September 4, 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:
First Reading - Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Mobile Food Vehicles and Catering
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving a Zoning Ordinance amendment
pertaining to Mobile Food Vehicles and Catering, and to set the second reading for September
24, 2012.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to make changes to the City Code to allow mobile food vehicles as a
temporary use on private property, and to allow catering as an accessory use in the R-1, R-2 and
R-3 Zoning Districts?
BACKGROUND:
The City is receiving inquiries about allowing mobile food vehicles in a more expanded manner.
For example, interest has been expressed to operate food carts at Knollwood Mall, and food
trucks at city parks and on private property.
Mobile Food Vehicles
Existing Ordinance:
A mobile food vehicle is a motorized vehicle, a trailer or a push cart that is used for preparing
and selling food and beverages to the general public. The City currently allows mobile food
vehicles in two ways:
1. As a temporary sales activity in the same manner as we allow sidewalk sales and other
special event sales a retailer may have. This means a property owner may have a mobile
food vehicle for up to 14 days per calendar year, and the business owner can only sell
outside what is also being sold inside the building. Therefore, a mobile food vehicle can
only locate at a property that is also selling food inside the building.
2. As a vendor participating in a special event such as Parktacular or a farmers market.
Proposed Ordinance:
City staff has discussed the possibility of expanding the mobile food vehicle operations in the
City, and is recommending they be allowed in the following manner:
1. On private property, and with the permission of the property owner. The proposed
ordinance allows mobile food vehicles on any property that is not zoned Residential and
used as single or multiple-family residence. This provision allows mobile food vehicles
to operate at non-residential properties even though they are zoned Residential, such as
community centers, schools, and religious institutions.
2. At events located at public parks.
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Subject: First Reading - Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Mobile Food Vehicles and Catering
3. In the public right-of-way, if the right-of-way is closed in accordance with an approved
road closure permit. This means a vehicle cannot operate on a public sidewalk or park on
the side of the road unless it has been closed for an event.
4. Lighting is limited to that which is sufficient to illuminate the interior of the vehicle, or
the service deck of the cart.
5. Signage must be permanently attached to the vehicle.
6. Only food and beverages can be sold.
The proposed ordinance will create a new section in the temporary sales section of the zoning
ordinance that is specific to mobile food vehicles. This will create a clear distinction between
temporary food sales and temporary sales of merchandise.
Catering
Over the past two years, City staff has received requests from property owners/managers of
community centers, religious institutions and educational facilities to allow small catering
companies to use their commercial kitchens. Facilities such as these are required by the state
food codes to install commercial grade kitchens even though the facility may be in-frequently
used. The equipment is expensive, and allowing a catering company to utilize the equipment
while the facility is not in use allows the facility to re-coup some costs. In some cases the
facility also benefits from having the catering company readily available in the building by using
them to provide food for events happening at the facility, and making meal programs available to
the congregation and community.
There are approximately 16 facilities that have commercial kitchens. Of these, 11 are schools
and the remaining five are religious institutions and community centers. It is not expected that a
public school will take advantage of this provision, but a private school like Holy Family may be
more likely. The City has received interest in the past from the Jewish Community Center and
Lenox Community Center, so it is likely that they will take advantage of the ordinance.
Existing Ordinance:
Catering is currently allowed as a principal use in the Industrial and Business Park Zoning
Districts, and as an accessory use to restaurants in the Commercial, Office and Mixed-Use
Zoning Districts.
Proposed Ordinance:
The proposed ordinance would allow catering as an accessory use to Religious Institutions,
Community Centers and Educational Facilities located in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts.
This would allow the catering company operating at one of these facilities to use the kitchen to
prepare food for consumption at an event located off-site. The only condition attached
specifically to the use is a prohibition on the outside storage of vehicles used in the catering
business due to the close proximity most of these uses have to residential properties.
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 15, 2012. No comments were
received from the public. The Commission recommended approval of the ordinance upon a 7-0
vote.
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FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
St. Louis Park is committed to promoting community gathering places.
Attachments: Draft Zoning Ordinance Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: First Reading - Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Mobile Food Vehicles and Catering
ORDINANCE NO.____-12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 36-4, 36-82, 36-163, 36-164, AND 36-165
MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES AND CATERING
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 12-21-ZA).
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 36-4, 36-82, 36-163, 36-164, and
36-165 are hereby amended by adding underscored language. Section breaks are represented by
***.
Section 36-4. Definitions
***
Mobile Food Vehicle means a vehicle or cart used to prepare and/or serve food and/or beverages.
***
Sec. 36-82. Temporary uses.
(a) Purpose and effect. The purpose of this section is to provide conditions under which temporary
uses may be allowed in order to ensure a minimum negative impact to neighborhoods and neighboring
land uses.
(b) Authorized temporary uses. A structure or land in any use district may be used for one or
more of the following temporary uses if the use complies with the conditions stated in this chapter:
***
(10) Mobile Food Vehicle. Mobile food vehicles are permitted with the following
conditions:
a. The mobile food vehicle shall have all permits and licenses required by the State
to operate. A current copy of the permits and licenses shall be kept at the vehicle
and immediately made available upon request. The operator shall comply in all
respects with all requirements of state law.
b. Mobile food vehicles are not permitted on property that is zoned residential and
used as a single or multiple-family residence.
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c. The vehicles shall be parked on private property or public property; however, they
shall only be permitted in a public right-of-way if the right-of-way is closed as
authorized by the City.
d. The mobile food vehicle operator shall have written permission from the property
owner to operate on their property. The written permission shall be kept with the
vehicle, and made immediately available to the City upon request.
e. Lighting shall be limited to that required by law, and lights necessary to
illuminate the inside of an enclosed vehicle or service deck of a cart, and any
backlit signs that are permanently attached to the vehicle.
f. No mobile food vehicle shall use or maintain any outside sound amplifying
equipment, televisions or similar visual entertainment devices, lights, or
noisemakers, such as bells, horns, or whistles.
g. Signage shall be limited to that which is permanently attached or permanently
applied to the vehicle. All signs must be unlit or backlit.
h. Only food and beverages shall be sold.
***
Sec. 36-163. R-1 single-family residence district.
(a) Purpose and effect. The purpose of the R-1 single-family residence district is to provide
appropriately located areas for single-family living on larger lots ensuring adequate light, air, privacy and
open space for each dwelling; protect residents from the impacts of high levels of traffic; minimize traffic
congestion; avoid the overloading of utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of excessive size
when compared with surrounding structures; provide institutional and community services such as parks,
schools, religious facilities, and community centers supportive of a residential area while safeguarding its
residential character; and protect residential properties from noise, illumination, unsightliness, odors, dust,
dirt, smoke, vibration, heat, glare, and other objectionable influences.
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(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-1 district:
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(14) Catering is permitted as an accessory use to Community Centers, Educational (academic)
facilities, Country Clubs, and Religious Institutions with the following conditions:
a. Vehicles used to receive and/or deliver food shall not be stored outside.
Sec. 36-164. R-2 single-family residence district.
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(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-2 district:
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(14) Catering is permitted as an accessory use to Community Centers, Educational (academic)
facilities, and Religious Institutions with the following conditions:
a. Vehicles used to receive and/or deliver food shall not be stored outside.
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City Council Meeting of September 4, 2012 (Item No. 8c) Page 6
Subject: First Reading - Zoning Ordinance Amendment Pertaining to Mobile Food Vehicles and Catering
Sec. 36-165. R-3 two-family residence district.
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(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-3 district:
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(13) Catering is permitted as an accessory use to Community Centers, Educational (academic)
facilities, and Religious Institutions with the following conditions:
a. Vehicles used to receive and/or deliver food shall not be stored outside.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 12-21-ZA are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Public Hearing August 15, 2012
First Reading September 4, 2012
Second Reading September 24, 2012
Date of Publication
Date Ordinance takes effect
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting Date: September 4, 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:
Minnehaha Creek Remeander EAW Record of Decision and Conditional Use Permit for
Excavation/Fill and Work in the Floodplain
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to Adopt Resolution certifying the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) as an
adequate examination of the environmental impacts and accepting the Record of Decision,
declaring no need for an Environmental Impact Statement.
• Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit for excavation, fill, and
work in the FP – General Floodplain District.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Record of Decision for the EAW satisfy the comments submitted, and does the City
Council find that an Environmental Impact Statement is not necessary?
Does the requested action related to excavation, fill, and work in the floodplain meet the
requirements for a Conditional Use Permit?
BACKGROUND:
Requested is an adoption of findings regarding the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) for the Minnehaha Creek Reach 20 Restoration, and approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow for the import and export of soil and work in the FP - General Floodplain
Overlay District.
The EAW examined the potential environmental effects of the proposed project. Projects
determined to have the potential for significant negative environmental effects must do further
environmental review, in the form of an environmental impact statement (EIS). Review of the
EAW is complete; City Staff and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Staff have
determined that the Minnehaha Creek Reach 20 Restoration project does not have the potential
for significant negative environmental effects.
The CUP and EAW requests are associated with the restoration of 4,675 lineal feet of the
Minnehaha Creek channel between Meadowbrook Road and Louisiana Avenue South, also
known as a ‘creek remeander.’ The project involves adding natural sinuosity to the creek to a
segment that had previously been straightened, re-shaping the cross-sectional geometry of the
creek to restore ecological functions, and installing stormwater improvements to treat and slow
surface water that flows into the creek.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the Conditional
Use Permit on August 15, 2012. There was one property owner with questions about
construction timing in attendance at the meeting. The meeting minutes are attached for review.
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Project Location:
The proposed creek remeander would be located in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. The
existing creek channel would be affected, primarily between Meadowbrook Road and Louisiana
Avenue. The creek would be modified and re-routed, mostly on City property; however, the
parcels at 7202 and 7252 Excelsior Boulevard are also included in the project. Those parcels
were acquired by the MCWD in 2010; the northern portion of the parcels will be used for the
new creek channel, and the southern portion of the parcels will be used for a new stormwater
treatment area. The billboard currently on the site will be removed to allow for construction of
the new stormwater facilities. Larger scale depictions of the full remeander are attached at the
end of the report.
Project Background:
The City has been partnering with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) since 2009
to complete the steps needed to allow the MCWD to move forward with the reconstruction of a
portion of Minnehaha Creek. The channel reconstruction, also called a “remeander,” will result
in ecological improvements to the creek’s natural function, stormwater improvements that will
benefit water quality and reduce potential flooding, vegetative improvements to reduce invasive
species and improve habitat for native plants and animals, and trail improvements that will
increase the creek’s accessibility by the public.
The collaborative process between the City and MCWD started in 2009. A brief chronology of
the work completed to date includes:
• December 2010: The City, with assistance from MCWD, was awarded a $300,000 grant
from the state Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to help fund the remeander.
The funds are available as part of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy
Amendment passed in 2008.
• February 2011: The City Council authorized a grant agreement between the City and
BWSR to allow for the grant funds to be used by MCWD to pay for engineering and
construction.
• August 2011: The City and MCWD held a public open house for community review of
the project at the Municipal Service Center. Approximately 15 business owners and
residents attended the meeting.
• November 2011: The MCWD Board held a public hearing on the remeander project at its
offices in Deephaven, and ordered that the project move forward to full engineering
drawings and completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet.
• May 2012: The St. Louis Park City Council, as the Responsible Governmental Unit,
authorized distribution of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Review of the
comments received is currently underway.
• Summer 2012: MCWD met individually with major property owners adjacent to the
project, including Meadowbrook Apartments.
• August 22nd, 2012: MCWD hosted a second public meeting for neighbors at St. Louis
Park City Hall to provide general information to the public regarding the project and
construction process. Invitations were sent to residents of the South Oak Hill,
Meadowbrook, and Brooklawns neighborhoods. There was one attendee with general
questions about the creek; the attendee was supportive of the project.
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• August – September 2012: The MCWD and City are currently working through and
finalizing the Conditional Use Permit and EAW process to ensure all regulatory
requirements are met.
Project Engineering
The engineering drawings for construction are currently 90% complete. The MCWD Staff and
Board are responsible for the overall project management, and will be responsible for finalizing
the construction documents and bidding the project. However, the City Engineer has also
reviewed the project to ensure it meets City standards.
The engineering work for the project has included soil testing along the route of the proposed re-
meander. The initial test results showed no major contamination in this area, and further testing
was completed to verify the results. As discussed in CUP analysis below, the soil removed from
the new creek channel will be kept on-site, placed in another location within the project area.
Proposed Trail
The project includes an option for a trail along the creek. Part of the trail would be asphalt and
part would be a boardwalk. It would also include a bridge over the creek. A trail in this part of
the City has long been included in the goals section of the Comprehensive Plan, and would
conform to the recent Sidewalk and Trails planning work. There are three reasons why a trail
along the segment of creek between Louisiana Avenue and Meadowbrook Road may be feasible
at this time:
• The land under consideration for a trail is fully under public ownership.
• Grading and landscape modifications associated with the re-meander can be completed
efficiently while other earth work is taking place associated with the remeander.
• A connection to the City's existing trail system along the creek, adjacent to Methodist
Hospital, is possible in this location.
The trail location is depicted in the attachments. If the trail is included in the project, the City
would take ownership and be responsible for maintenance of the asphalt segments of the trail,
and the bridge crossing the creek near the Municipal Service Center upon completion. The
MCWD would own and be responsible for maintenance of the boardwalk system traversing the
wetland areas south of the creek.
Although the re-meander project allows for construction of a trail, funding has not yet been
identified. The City does not currently have sufficient funding available to allow for
construction of the trail, and the MCWD project budget for the remeander may not allow for
completion of trail grading through the project area. The City and the MCWD are pursuing all
available avenues for outside funding.
If constructed, it is anticipated that the new trail will include signage and other features such as
security lighting, benches, and interpretive signage in the boardwalk areas. The level of
amenities available for the trail will be dependent on the total amount of funding secured for
construction and based on the level of on-going maintenance needed.
Canoe Landing - Creekside Park
There are two canoe landings within the project area, one along Louisiana Avenue and one at
Creekside Park. Each will be impacted to varying degrees by the remeander of the creek
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channel. The remeander project includes reconstruction of the canoe landings; MCWD has
worked closely with the project designers to ensure that the new canoe landings will be
constructed with a greater degree of accessibility for all potential canoeists, including the use of
ADA recommendations in the final design.
Next Steps & Construction
The MCWD is moving forward with an assumed construction start date in November, 2012. The
construction will be completed during the winter months, preferably during very cold weather.
To avoid impacting wetlands within the construction area, frozen conditions are preferred. Prior
to construction, permits are needed from a variety of federal and state agencies, including the US
Army Corps of Engineers, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the
Minnesota State Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR). Remaining City approvals
include:
• City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit
• City Council findings regarding the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
• City Council approval of the final construction plan
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW):
The EAW was approved for public release by the St. Louis Park City Council on May 21st, 2012.
Under the MN Rules, a ‘mandatory’ EAW is required to make modifications to a creek channel,
meaning an EAW must be completed to allow the reconstruction of the creek. Although the
project’s intent is to restore the creek channel to a more natural location, state statutes require
environmental review any time a major change to a creek channel is proposed. The purpose of
the EAW is to provide the factual basis for determining whether an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) is necessary.
The EAW project summary was published in the EQB Monitor on June 11th, 2012. Copies of the
EAW were sent to all required reviewing agencies, and the document was also made available on
the City’s website. The 30-day comment period ended on July 11th, 2012.
Comments were received from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, the Metropolitan Council, and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation. Comments were generally supportive of the project and included questions
about how construction would proceed. Detailed comments and responses are included in the
attached Record of Decision.
After considering the anticipated environmental impacts outlined in the EAW, and the comments
received, City staff finds no significant environmental impacts associated with the project, and
no need for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement.
Zoning Analysis:
The proposed remeander and trails would be considered a Park and Open Space land use for
zoning purposes. The proposed use of ‘Park and Open Space’ is permitted in each of the three
Zoning Districts covered within the project area. As noted, the project area includes lots that are
fully in public ownership; the City-owned property falls over the majority of the current creek
channel, and is almost fully zoned POS – Park and Open Space.
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The parcels purchased in 2010 by MCWD at 7202 and 7252 Excelsior Boulevard were
previously under consideration for the Meadowbrook Lofts development, which consisted of a
proposed six-story condominium building, approved in 2005. The full site includes four parcels;
the northerly two parcels are zoned IG – General Industrial, and the southerly two parcels were
rezoned for the Meadowbrook Lofts project to RC – High Density Residential. During a future
comprehensive rezoning process within the City, it may be appropriate to rezone the four parcels
at 7202 and 7252 Excelsior Boulevard parcels to POS – Parks and Open Space; however, doing
so at this time is not necessary. The proposed project is a permitted use in the existing RC
Zoning District.
Zoning Ordinance approvals for the Minnehaha Creek remeander include a Conditional Use
Permit that will allow for excavation and fill in excess of 400 cubic yards, and work in the FP –
General Floodplain District. The specific issues reviewed as part of these approvals are analyzed
separately below.
Construction of the creek remeander will result in improvements to vegetation across the entire
project area. Vegetation management will include buckthorn removal and planting of native
trees and plants throughout the site. To accommodate the new creek channel, canoe landings,
and trail, some cottonwood trees within the project area will be removed. No significant trees
are expected to be impacted by the creek reconstruction.
Conditional Use Permit Analysis (Excavation and Fill):
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required any time a project includes activity that will result
in the excavation or fill of greater than 400 cubic yards of soil material. In this case,
substantially more than 400 cubic yards of soil will be excavated, and substantially more than
400 cubic yards of soil will be used as fill material. Over the course of the 4,675 lineal feet of
the creek remeander, a total of 9,500 cubic yards of material will be excavated and then placed in
another location. Excavation for the new stormwater treatment pond along Excelsior Boulevard
will total approximately 6,500 cubic yards. The total amount of material moved will likely be in
excess of 16,000 cubic yards; however, as noted, the vast majority of this material will simply be
moved from one location to another within the project area.
The CUP requirements for excavation and fill include an analysis of the following criteria:
• Haul Route & Material Type
• Hours of Operation
• Erosion Control
Haul Route and Material Type:
The proposed staging and site access points are depicted in the attached exhibits. Access to the
site will take place via Louisiana Avenue South, Excelsior Boulevard, Oxford Street, and
Meadowbrook Road. Hauling will occur primarily within the site itself, and will not generate
significant traffic on adjacent streets. Any additional traffic generated by the project will occur
primarily on Excelsior Boulevard and Louisiana Avenue. Hauling into the site will be permitted
on Louisiana Avenue, Excelsior Boulevard, Highway 7, Highway 169, Oxford Street, and
Meadowbrook Road.
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Existing soils removed for creation of the new creek channel will be used as fill within the
existing creek channel. If there are excess amounts of soil generated, they will be kept on-site in
a location identified for a future creek viewing platform. Material hauled into the site will
include woody vegetation and gravel. The woody vegetation will be used to stabilize the new
creek channel; the gravel areas will help re-establish natural conditions within the creek bed.
An attached map has been prepared depicting the site access locations and the acceptable haul
route for excavation and fill materials entering and exiting the site.
Hours of Operation & Hauling Duration:
Construction within the overall project area will occur over several months. The new creek
channel and other major soil movements will take place starting as soon as the ground is
sufficiently frozen. Construction will not be complete until the spring, when the MCWD has set
forth a construction staging plan that generally starts in the western portion of the project area,
near Meadowbrook Road, and moves east. Because construction will be taking place under
winter conditions, it is not expected that work would take place during the late evening hours.
However, the project is being constructed within a close proximity to residential buildings.
A condition has been included that restricts the hours of construction on the site to those hours
between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on weekdays, and 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM on weekends.
Erosion Control:
A detailed erosion control plan has been submitted with the construction drawings and has been
reviewed by the City. It has been found to be adequate to manage the movement of materials on
the site and within any staging areas. The erosion control plan has also been reviewed by the
DNR, US Army Corps of Engineers, and BWSR; these agencies review the plan in light of
concerns about material flowing downstream through the Minnehaha Creek channel and into the
Mississippi River, potentially resulting in impairment to waters downstream. The plans have or
are expected to be found to meet the regulatory requirements of the various agencies.
Conditional Use Permit Analysis (FP – General Floodplain District):
The City’s Zoning Ordinance includes a Section 36-294, Flood Plain Districts. The Floodplain
districts are a Zoning District Overlay; any property designated by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency as being in one of the City’s three flood zones must adhere to the standards
set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
The regulations for floodplain areas are geared toward new development that intends to encroach
upon the existing floodplain in some way; for example, a new structure that will result in
construction in an area that might otherwise be used for water storage during a major storm
event. In this case, there are no such structures being proposed.
Reconstruction of the Minnehaha Creek channel through the project area will result in what is
called a ‘no-rise’ condition. The floodplain level will remain completely unchanged after the
creek channel is relocated. Any new fill material brought into the project area, such as the gravel
used to restore the creek bed, will be balanced by excavated materials either removed from the
site or placed in an area outside the regulatory floodplain.
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Proposed Trail
There are two types of trails proposed for the project area. One includes a bituminous trail
running east to west along the creek alignment, fully out of all wetland areas. The other is a
boardwalk segment that will pass through wetland areas but be elevated to minimize impact.
Neither proposed trail would impact the floodplain.
Over much of area, the trails pass through areas within either the FP – General Floodplain
District or the FF – Flood Fringe District. A trail is a permitted use in these districts, subject to
the submittal of a detailed erosion control plan and the inclusion of plan details that indicate the
trail will result in no rise to water levels during storm events within the floodplain, nor will it
result in an increase in the velocity of the water flowing through the floodplain. The submitted
plans satisfy the conditions for approval.
Stormwater Improvements
The proposed creek reconstruction project includes several stormwater improvements, as
indicated on the plans. The stormwater improvements will improve the quality of water entering
Minnehaha Creek and will also serve to decrease the velocity of flow into the creek during many
rain events.
Floodplain Impact Conclusion
The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed plans and found that they meet the no-rise
requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. The other agencies participating in the
regulatory review process, including engineers from the DNR and US Army Corps of Engineers,
must also concur with the City Engineer in regard to the overall proposal. The MCWD, as both
project proposer and a regulatory agency, has reviewed the plans to ensure they meet all of their
own regulatory standards set forth for private development.
If approved by the City Council, a permit will be issued by the Zoning Administrator regarding
the work being conducted in the floodplain; the permit will certify that the application and
proposed work will conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Summary:
The proposed remeander and overall reconstruction of Minnehaha Creek between Meadowbrook
Road and Louisiana Avenue South meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for both
erosion and fill (Section 36-79) and work in the FP – General Floodplain District (36-294).
If approved by the City Council and all other regulatory agencies, the MCWD hopes to move
forward with construction of the project over the winter of 2012 – 2013.
Approval of the EAW Record of Decision is recommended. City staff finds no significant
environmental impacts associated with the project, and no need for the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Statement.
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow for
excavation and fill and work in the FP – General Floodplain District.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
A grant of $300,000 was awarded by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) for this
project from the Clean Water Legacy Amendment passed in 2008; the MCWD is providing the
balance of the funds. Currently no city funds are proposed for the project.
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VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed re-meander, its associated environmental attributes, and the potential for trail
construction along the creek meet various Vision goals. The project would enhance the City’s
environmental stewardship of Minnehaha Creek, and, by bringing residents closer to the creek,
increase environmental consciousness within the community. The project would also help
develop the city’s network of trails.
Attachments: Resolution, EAW Record of Decision and Findings of Fact
Resolution, Conditional Use Permit
August 15, 2012 Planning Commission Draft Minutes
Remeander Plans and Graphics
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
APPROVING RECORD OF DECISION AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE MINNEHAHA
CREEK REACH 20 RESTORATION
Minnehaha Creek between
Meadowbrook Road and Louisiana Avenue South
WHEREAS, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (“Proposer”) of a project to restore
4,675 linear feet of straightened channel of Minnehaha Creek to its former channel on
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and City of St. Louis Park property. This action will
restore former channel sinuosity, improve stormwater filtration, update canoe access, develop
recreational trails, and maximize stream, wetland, and riparian habitat along the creek within St.
Louis Park (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project falls within the mandatory environmental assessment worksheet
(“EAW”) category of Minn. Rules Part 4410.4300, Subpart 26 Streams and Ditches; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is the Responsible Governmental Unit (“RGU”)
pursuant to Minn. Rules Part 4410.4300, Subpart 26; and
WHEREAS, an EAW was prepared by Interfluve, Incorporated, and the Howard R.
Green Company, on behalf of the Proposer, who submitted completed data portions of the EAW
to the City of St. Louis Park consistent with Minn. Rules Part 4410.1400; and
WHEREAS, the EAW was prepared using the form approved by the Minnesota
Environmental Quality Board for EAWs in accordance with Minn. Rules Part 4410.1300; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park submitted a copy of the EAW to all public
agencies on the EAW distribution list and published EAW availability in the EQB Monitor on
June 11, 2012 in accordance with applicable State laws, rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the comment period closed on July 11, 2012 and four regulatory agencies
submitted written comments during the comment period; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park acknowledges the comments from Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Metropolitan Council,
and the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, City staff reviewed the proposed Record of Decision and finds it to be
consistent with the evidence submitted to the City and the applicable statutes and regulations, to
the best of their knowledge, and recommends the City Council approve the Record of Decision
and determine that no environmental impact statement (“EIS”) is necessary, reasonable or
warranted with respect to the Project under the circumstances; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make the Findings of Fact contained within the
Record of Decision and to conclude that no EIS is required with respect to the Project (“Negative
Declaration”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby:
1. Adopt and approve the Record of Decision on the Minnehaha Creek Reach 20
Restoration Environmental Assessment Worksheet in the form which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and hereby makes the Findings of Fact and Conclusions which
are contained therein; and
2. Find and determine that, based upon the Record of Decision, no environmental
impact statement is required for the Project pursuant to the Minnesota Environmental
Policy Act or Minnesota Rules Parts 4410.0200 to 4410.6500.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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“Exhibit A”
City of St. Louis Park
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RECORD OF DECISION
FINDINGS OF FACT, RESPONSES TO COMMENTS, and CONCLUSIONS
DATE: August 28, 2012
RE: Determination of Need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
PROJECT: Minnehaha Creek Restoration – Reach 20
LOCATION: Minnehaha Creek between Meadowbrook Road and Louisiana Avenue
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (“MCWD”) is the Proposer of a project to restore
4,675 linear feet of straightened channel of Minnehaha Creek to its former channel on City of
St. Louis Park property. This action will restore former channel sinuosity, improve
stormwater filtration, update canoe access, develop recreational trails, and maximize stream,
wetland, and riparian habitat along the creek within St. Louis Park. (“Project”); and
2. The Project falls within the mandatory environmental assessment worksheet (“EAW”)
category of Minn. Rules Part 4410.4300, subp. 26 Streams and Ditches; and
3. The City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, is the Responsible Governmental
Unit (“RGU”) pursuant to Minn. Rules Part 4410.4300, subp. 26; and
4. An EAW was prepared by Interfluve, Incorporated, and the Howard R. Green Company, on
behalf of the Proposer, who submitted completed data portions of the EAW to the City of St.
Louis Park consistent with Minn. Rules Part 4410.1400; and
5. The EAW was prepared using the form approved by the Minnesota Environmental Quality
Board (MEQB) for EAWs in accordance with Minn. Rules Part 4410.1300; and
6. The EAW is incorporated by reference in this Record of Decision; and
7. The EAW was filed with the MEQB and notice for its availability for public review and
comment was published in the EQB Monitor on June 11, 2012. A copy of the EAW was sent
to all persons on the MEQB Distribution List and to persons who requested a copy; and
8. The 30-day public review and comment period opened on June 11, 2012 and ended July 11,
2012, and comments were received from four state agencies and one private individual
during the comment period; and
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9. During the 30-day public review and comment period, four agencies submitted written
comments on the EAW, including Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, Metropolitan Council, and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
1. Comments by Patrick Boylan, Acting Manager, Local Government Assistance, Metropolitan
Council. Letter received July 11, 2012.
Comment 1-1: The Council staff finds the document to be complete and accurate, and an EIS
is not necessary for regional purposes.
Response: Comment is noted.
Comment 1-2: The EAW indicates that trails will be developed as part of the creek
meandering project. Trails will be constructed throughout the project area and connections
will be made to the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail (referenced as the SW LRT trail in the
EAW). The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail is managed by Three Rivers Park District and is
part of the regional parks system, which is overseen by the Metropolitan Council. Council
staff supports safe connections to regional trails and encourages MCWD and the City of St.
Louis Park to coordinate these connections with Three Rivers Park District.
Response: An encroachment agreement with Three Rivers Park District and an
encroachment agreement with Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority will be needed to
make the connection to the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail. Should funding for the trail
connection be secured, applications will be submitted for these permits. Design of the trail
connection will conform to standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
2. Comments by Karen Kromar, Planner Principal, Environmental Review Unit, Resource
Management and Assistance Division, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Letter
received July 11, 2012.
Comment 2-1: This section [Permits and Approvals Required] indicates that a Clean Water
Act (CWA) Section 404 Permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for Project
related wetland impacts may be necessary. Please be aware that if a USACE Section 404
Individual Permit is required for any Project activity, then an MPCA CWA Section 401
Water Quality Certification or waiver must also be obtained as part of the permitting process.
The Section 401 Water Quality Certification ensures that the activity will comply with the
state water quality standards.
Response: The MPCA submitted waiver of 401 Certification for Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District 2012-03067-MMJ.
Comment 2-2: This section [Solid Wastes, Hazardous Wastes, Storage Tanks] states that
excess excavated material will be trucked off site to a pre-approved dump site and may be
used by the selected contractor in exchange for lower excavation rates. This conflicts with
language in item 16 that states the intention is to balance the cut and fill on the site. Please
clarify.
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Response: It remains the intention of the Project to balance cut and fill on the site. However,
there may need to be some material moved off-site to a pre-approved dump site if
construction conditions require doing so. It is important that the on-site cut and fill remain
within the plans set forth for wetland restoration and reconstruction. It is anticipated that the
only potential excess of material would result from the upland stormwater pond excavation.
That material will likely be used onsite, but if removal is necessary, will be transported to a
pre-approved dump site.
Comment 2-3: Please note that in the event contamination is discovered during Project
activities, it must be reported immediately to the State Duty Officer.
Response: A Phase II environmental investigation was conducted at the site in March 2010.
Six borings were advanced at the site for groundwater sampling, three soil vapor borings
were advanced for laboratory analysis, and three existing monitoring wells were also
sampled as part of the investigation. Of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detected in
groundwater and soil vapor samples, all were at concentrations lower than the Health Risk
Limit established by the Minnesota Department of Health. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District has obtained a No Association Determination from the MPCA for the former Weis
parcels. Proposed restoration activities will not constitute conduct associating Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District with the release or threatened release of hazardous substances,
pollutants, or contaminants. Furthermore, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has an
MPCA approved construction contingency plan to address any environmental concerns that
may arise during proposed excavation work.
Comment 2-4: A cumulative potential effects analysis is applicable and must be
conducted for the EAW to be complete. This requires an analysis of specific projects that
may interact with the proposed Project in such a way as to cause cumulative impacts. The
responsible governmental unit must inquire whether a proposed project, which may or may
not individually have the potential to cause significant environmental effects, could have a
significant effect when considered along with other projects that (1) are already in existence
or planned for the future; (2) are located in the surrounding area; and (3) might reasonably be
expected to affect the same natural resource(s). The cumulative potential effects assessment
should:
• Consider existing projects, as well as anticipated future projects that have been
planned or for which a ‘basis of expectation has been laid’ (future projects for which
permit applications or EAWs have been submitted either at the state or local level, or
projects for which plats have been approved on the local level may be considered to
demonstrate the required basis of expectation).
• Consider a limited geographic area surrounding the Project, in which facilities may
reasonably be expected to affect the same natural resource – for instance, a nearby
lake – as the proposed Project.
In completing this item, your analysis must identify: a) the limited geographical area
considered; b) any other projects as outlined above (and explain how they were identified); c)
the cumulative impacts that may occur as a result of the interaction of the other project(s)
with the proposed Project; and d) the natural resources affected and how it may be affected.
Response: The City of St. Louis Park completed a cumulative affects analysis following
receipt of this comment and has determined that there are no cumulative impacts arising as a
result of proceeding with the Project. The analysis identified a geographical area located
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along the Minnehaha Creek Corridor between Meadowbrook Road and Louisiana Avenue
South, and found that there are no existing or future projects based on the outlined definition
currently underway or projected.
Review of this comment also included a note that the Project will result in a restoration of
geomorphic and ecological function of this segment of Minnehaha Creek, which was
previously and deleteriously impacted by channel ditching. Any future projects that may
result in significant environmental effects will be expected to result in improvements to the
Minnehaha Creek resources; regulatory measures are in place to ensure that no further
significant environmental effects occur over Reach 20 of Minnehaha Creek.
3. Comment by Michael Corbett, PE, Senior Planner, Minnesota Department of Transporation.
Letter received July 13, 2012.
Comment 3-1: MN DOT has reviewed the site plan and has found it to be acceptable.
Response: Comment noted.
4. Comments by Melissa Doperalski, Regional Environmental Assessment Ecologist,
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Email received July 11, 2012.
Comment 4-1: The DNR has reviewed the EAW and has noted that project construction is
planned for early to late fall 2012. Based on the soil and habitat types identified in the
project area, the DNR encourages construction to occur under frozen ground conditions.
This would greatly minimize impacts to sensitive areas that can occur even while employing
special construction techniques such as wood or plastic mats.
Response: The intention is for construction to proceed under fully frozen ground conditions.
The decision to move forward will be based on the flow level of the creek and the stability of
frozen soils.
Comment 4-2: I am aware that some project and permitting discussions have occurred
between project planners and the DNR Area Hydrologist, Jack Gleason. I encourage
continued communications with Jack relating to permitting and for technical assistance as the
project progresses.
Response: Continued communication with Mr. Jack Gleason is on-going and expected to
continue throughout the process of obtaining all needed permits and construction.
5. Comment by Ms. Judy Reinehn, 4925 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Telephone call received July 8, 2012.
Comment 5-1: My. Reinehn is in support of the project and has no questions.
Response: The comment is noted.
CONCLUSION
The written comments received do not support a need for an Environmental Impact Statement on
the Proposed Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTIONS 36-79 AND 36-294 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE
CODE, RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT EXCAVATION, FILL,
AND WORK IN THE FLOODPLAIN FOR PROPERTY ZONED POS –
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, IG – GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, RC – HIGH
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND FP – GENERAL
FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICTS, LOCATED ALONG
MINNEHAHA CREEK BETWEEN MEADOWBROOK ROAD AND
LOUISIANA AVENUE SOUTH
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. The City of St. Louis Park and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District have made
application to the City Council for a Conditional Use Permit under Sections 36-79 and 36-294
of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of excavation, fill, and work in the
floodplain within the POS Parks and Open Space, IG General Industrial, RC High Density
Multi-Family Residential and FP General Floodplain Overlay Districts,
Located along the course of Minnehaha Creek, between Meadowbrook Road and
Louisiana Avenue South, crossing various parcels owned by the City of St. Louis Park
and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, with legal descriptions as on file with the
City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin County.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 12-17-CUP) and the effect of the proposed excavation, fill, and work in
the floodplain on the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands,
existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding
area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the
Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that the excavation, fill, and work in the floodplain will not be
detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious
traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and
the proposed excavation, fill, and work in the floodplain is in harmony with the general purpose
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 12-17-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of
the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Conditional Use Permit to permit excavation, fill, and work in the FP General Floodplain
District at the location described is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to
the following conditions:
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1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits
incorporated by reference herein.
2. The haul route shall be restricted to Oxford Street, Meadowbrook Road, Louisiana
Avenue South, Excelsior Boulevard, State Highway 7, and State Highway 169. 3. Excavation, fill and hauling may occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the weekend and
holidays.
4. Prior to beginning site work, the billboard located at 7252 Excelsior Boulevard shall
be removed.
5. Prior to beginning site work, the assent form and official exhibits must be signed by
the project manager for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
6. All contractors are required to comply with state and local dust and noise ordinances.
7. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
8. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
9. Loud equipment shall be kept as far as possible from residences at all times.
10. Violations of any conditions of this agreement shall result in an administrative fee of
$750 per violation.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee
of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval.
Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the
building or structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit.
Approval of a Building Permit may be required, which may impose additional
requirements.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2012
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 15, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer,
Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson,
Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Fulton, Gary Morrison, Nancy Sells
* * * * *
B. Minnehaha Creek Restoration Project – Conditional Use Permit
Location: Minnehaha Creek, between Meadowbrook Road and Louisiana
Avenue South
Applicants: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 12-17-CUP
Adam Fulton, Planner, introduced James Wisker, Director of Projects, Planning and Land
Conservation, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). Mr. Wisker spoke about
the overall scheme of the restoration project. He said the three main project elements
are remeandering the stream (essentially an eco-system and water quality project);
stormwater elements which will treat previously untreated water; and the trail system.
Mr. Wisker noted that the MCWD and the City are working actively to figure out a
funding package for the trail portion.
Adam Fulton, provided the staff report for the Conditional Use Permit request for the
import and export of soil within the creek channel, and to allow for work in the FP-
General Floodplain Overlay District. He summarized the collaborative process which
has taken place between the City and MCWD. He spoke about the proposed trail and the
two canoe landings. He discussed the staging of the excavation and fill, haul route, and
hours of operation. All construction activities will end by 8 p.m.
Commissioner Morris asked about trail amenities such as lighting and trash receptacles.
He asked if it would be an all season trail.
Mr. Fulton said the intent is for an all season trail if warranted by demand, but no funding
has been identified at this time. Staff and MCWD have discussed trail elements as bid
alternates within the package that will go forward. The hope would be the trail and
boardwalk system can be constructed to a high level of amenity. The first priority of the
City is to get the bridge in by the MSC. The bridge would allow the bituminous trail to
travel on the south side of the creek and switch over to the north side of the creek by the
MSC. The City would own, operate and maintain the bituminous segments of the trail.
MCWD is interested in owning, operating and maintaining the boardwalk.
Commissioner Robertson asked about bituminous trail versus a more natural trail.
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Mr. Fulton responded that the Parks Dept. has indicated it isn’t possible to complete
winter maintenance on a gravel trail with their current equipment. Additionally, it is
anticipated that the trail will provide not only recreational use but also direct access to the
LRT station, and providing year round access to the LRT station is high priority.
Commissioner Carper asked about the creek’s average depth in various seasons and
accessibility from the sides of the creek.
Mr. Wisker stated that the first phase of the project regards stream hydraulics, width of
channel, location of channel, and location of structured trails. He discussed the general
nature of the creek and goals for public access. The channel project won’t determine the
flow regime of the creek. That varies by rainfall patterns and the dam at Gray’s Bay,
Lake Minnetonka.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing.
Colleen McLellan, 3965 Meadowbrook Rd., said her commercial property is located
directly behind Appliance Smart and alongside the Weiss property where the creek is
going to remeander. The bituminous trail would abut the shipping lane of her property.
She said the project is exciting but she has concerns and wanted to hear the Planning
Commission discussion. She said she has met with Mr. Wisker many times and they
have walked the area. She encouraged commissioners to also walk the area.
Chair Kramer closed the public hearing as no one else was present wishing to speak.
Commissioners Robertson, Person, Carper and Johnston-Madison stated it was a great
project. Commissioner Carper added that the Council should be exploring funding,
thinking about long-term development, and the additional infrastructure that will be
needed.
Commissioner Person asked about the connections at both ends of the trail.
Mr. Fulton responded that the City has explored that. If the bridge were to be fully
replaced there could be a trail connection underneath. As it is not being replaced, staff is
discussing the safest way to route people. He said there are stop lights at Louisiana and
Excelsior and at Louisiana and Louisiana Circle. The most likely option at this time is to
route people up to the stop light at Louisiana Circle and then back to the other side. Mr.
Fulton commented that isn’t ideal.
The connection on the west end will depend on the LRT station location, and other
issues.
Commissioner Person made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit to import and export fill materials and conduct work in the General Floodplain
Overlay District (FP). Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
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CHANNEL GRADING. PRESERVE EXISTING TREES WHEREEVER
POSSIBLE. SEE SPECIFICATIONS. TREES TO BE SALVAGED FOR LARGE
WOOD PLACEMENT SHALL BE MARKED IN FIELD BY OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE.
1.4 INSTALL TEMPORARY ACCESS ROADS AS NEEDED PER
GROUND CONDITIONS. LOCATE TEMPORARY ACCESS ROADS IN THE
PROPOSED CHANNEL FOOTPRINT TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE TO
EXISTING WETLANDS.
2.0 CHANNEL AND FLOODPLAIN CONSTRUCTION:
2.1 PERFORM CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION IN AN UPSTREAM TO
DOWNSTREAM SEQUENCE. BEGIN WITH CHANNEL
RECONSTRUCTION OF SEGMENT A-B, THEN C -D, BANK
STABILIZATION AT E, AND CHANNEL RECONSTRUCTION AT F-G,
THEN H-I.
2.2 PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK IN EACH SEGMENT, INSTALL
TEMPORARY CONTROLS TO ENSURE WORK AREA IS EXCLUDED
FROM ACTIVE FLOW AND AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. EARTHEN BERMS
USED TO EXCLUDE FLOW BETWEEN EXISTING CHANNEL AND NEW
CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 10 FT. SILT
FENCE SHALL BE USED TO SEPARATE TEMPORARY SPOILS AREAS
FROM ACTIVE CHANNEL.
2.3 COMPLETE ALL EXCAVATION AND BANK WORK IN NEW
CHANNEL, INCLUDING SEEDING AND PLANTING BELOW THE TOP OF
BANK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SILT FENCE IN TEMPORARY SPOILS
AREAS.
2.4 INSPECT WORK FOR COMPLETENESS WITH OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE. REMOVE THE DOWNSTREAM BERM THEN
UPSTREAM BERM ALLOWING ACTIVE FLOW INTO NEW CHANNEL.
2.5 FILL OLD CHANNEL AS NOTED IN PLANS. INSPECT WORK FOR
COMPLETENESS WITH OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
3.0 STORMWATER BMP'S, TRAILS & STRUCTURES.
3.1 CONSTRUCT STORMWATER BMPS (REFER BMP SHEETS FOR
EROSION CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE NOTES).
EXCAVATE AND DISPOSE SOILS IN EXISTING CHANNEL AND OTHER
DESIGN FEATURES UNTIL DESIGN GRADES ARE ACHIEVED. DISPOSE
EXCESS SOILS OFF-SITE.
3.2 CONSTRUCT CANOE LAUNCHES (BASE BID)
3.3 CONSTRUCT NEW BOARDWALK (BASE BID)
3.4 CONSTRUCT PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE (ADD ALTERNATE)
3.5 CONSTRUCT ASPHALT PATH (ADD ALTERNATE)
4.0 DEMOBILIZATION
4.1 DECOMMISSION HAUL ROADS AND RESTORE REMAINING
DISTURBED AREAS TO PRE-PROJECT CONDITION.
4.2 REMOVE REMAINING SILT FENCE ALONG NEW AND EXISTING
CHANNELS
4.3 REMOVE REMAINING EROSION CONTROL MEASURES.
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ACCESS ROADS, EROSION AND POLLUTION CONTROL, AND STREAM
DIVERSION AND DEWATERING FOR APPROVAL BY OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE.
2. CONTRACTOR MAY PROPOSE ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
FOR REVIEW BY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
3. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE MINNESOTA
POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE
STORMWATER (NPDES) PERMIT. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
FULLY COMPLYING WITH CONDITIONS OF THE NPDES PERMIT AND
THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) FOR THIS
PROJECT. SEE SPECIFICATIONS.
4. IN-STREAM WORK SHALL NOT BE CONDUCTED DURING MARCH
15-JUNE 15TH TO ALLOW FOR FISH SPAWNING AND MIGRATION PER
THE MN DNR WORK EXCLUSION DATES.
5. EQUIPMENT FUELING AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN
DESIGNATED LOCATION OR OTHER APPROVED LOCATION. FINAL
LOCATION AND EXTENTS OF EQUIPMENT FUELING AND
MAINTENANCE AREA TO BE DETERMINED IN FIELD.
6. AT STORM DRAIN LOCATIONS ADJACENT TO INGRESS/EGRESS AND
FUELING AREAS, INSTALL BMPS TO PROTECT DRAINS AND PREVENT
DELIVERY OF POLLUTANTS.
7. SITE ACCESS: IF CONDITIONS REQUIRE, SITE ACCESS TO COMPLETE
WORK WILL FOLLOW THE PROPOSED CHANNEL ALIGNMENT.
TEMPORARY MEASURES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ACCESS WILL BE
REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM SITE.
8. STREAM DIVERSION: IF NECESSARY, WATER SHALL BE DIVERTED
AROUND AREAS OF ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION BY USE OF TEMPORARY
CONTROL BARRIERS UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE AREA,
AND CONVEYANCE OF WATER AROUND WORK AREA USING OFFLINE
CONSTRUCTION, PIPING OR OTHER MEASURES. UTILIZE PUMPS AS
NEEDED TO DIVERT FLOWS. ALL DIVERSION MEASURES WILL REDUCE
OR ELIMINATE EROSION.
9. CONTROL BARRIERS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF JERSEY BARRIERS,
ENVIRONMENTAL BARRICADES, SAND BAGS, BULK BAGS (SUPER
SACKS) OR OTHER TEMPORARY MATERIALS, TO BE SUBMITTED FOR
APPROVAL BY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. RECOMMENDATIONS
AND EXAMPLES FOR CONTROL BARRIER CONSTRUCTION CAN BE
FOUND IN THE DOCUMENT TITLED: BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
FOR MEETING DNR GENERAL PUBLIC WORKS PERMIT GP 2004-001,
MAY 2011 EDITION. FOUND ON WEB:
HTTP://WWW.DNR.STATE.MN.US/WATERS/WATERMGMT_SECTION/
PWPERMITS/INDEX.HTML
10. DEWATERING: MEASURES SUCH AS LOCAL PUMPS AND WELL POINTS
SHALL BE EMPLOYED TO REMOVE WATER FROM WITHIN THE ACTIVE
WORK ZONE. WATER ENTERING THE ACTIVE WORK ZONE SHALL BE
PUMPED TO A TEMPORARY SEDIMENT POND, FILTRATION MEASURE
SUCH AS A DIRTBAG, OR VEGETATED INFILTRATION AREA.
11. PUMPED WATER SHALL BE ALLOWED TO INFILTRATE BACK INTO THE
SOILS OR OTHERWISE FLOW OVERLAND THROUGH ESTABLISHED
VEGETATION IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS EROSION, DELIVERY OF
WATER TO DOWNSTREAM SOURCES, AND/OR SATURATES ANY
PREVIOUSLY WORKED SOILS. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
INFILTRATION BASIN CONSTRUCTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE
DOCUMENT TITLED: BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR MEETING
DNR GENERAL PUBLIC WORKS PERMIT GP 2004-001, MAY 2011
EDITION.
12. ALL STREAM DIVERSION AND DEWATERING MATERIALS AND
MEASURES SHALL BE REMOVED UPON PROJECT COMPLETION. AREAS
AFFECTED BY STREAM DIVERSION AND DEWATERING SHALL BE
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