HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/01/03 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
JANUARY 3, 2011
(Phil Finkelstein Out)
Written Reports
Freight Rail Studies – Status Report
7:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. Economic Development Authority Vendor Claims
6. Old Business
7. New Business
7a. 2011 Economic Development Authority Officers
Recommended Action: Motion to elect ________________________ as President,
______________________ as Vice-President, and ___________________ as Treasurer
to the Economic Development Authority for the 2011 term.
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. Recognition for Mayor Jacobs’ Service as Co-chair of Active Living Hennepin County
from 2006-2010
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes December 13, 2010
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 to approve items on the consent calendar.
(Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent
calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent calendar.)
Meeting of January 3, 2011
Special Study Session, Economic Development Authority and City Council Agenda
5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Reappointment of Citizen Representative to Boards and Commissions
Recommended Action: Motion to reappoint Commissioners as city representatives to
their respective commissions.
5b. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission 2011 Appointments
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution ratifying reappointments of Jim
DeLambert as Commissioner, Justin Riss as Alternate Commissioner to the Basset
Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC); and Laura Adler as a member
to the BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, to serve terms beginning February 1,
2011 and ending on January 31, 2014.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Fire Stations #1 and #2 – Street Vacation, Conditional Use Permits, and Plat
Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing on street vacation. Motion to
adopt Ordinance and Resolutions as follows:
• Approve First Reading of Ordinance Vacating a portion of Oxford Street, and
setting the Second Reading of the proposed Ordinance for January 18, 2011.
• Approve Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit for Excavation and Fill, Fire
Station #1, 3750 Wooddale Ave.
• Approve Resolution for Preliminary & Final Plat with Subdivision Variance, Fire
Station #1.
• Approve Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit for Excavation and Fill, Fire
Station #2 & Northside Park, 2262 Louisiana Ave.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration Program
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 5
to the St. Louis Park City Code concerning domestic partners, and to set second reading
for January 18, 2011.
8b. Designating 2011 Mayor Pro Tem
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution appointing a Mayor Pro Tem for 2011.
9. Communication
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Meeting of January 3, 2011
Special Study Session, Economic Development Authority and City Council Agenda
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Resolution Declaring 2011 City Council Meeting Dates
4b. Approve Resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as the City’s Official
Newspaper for year 2011
4c. Adopt Resolution electing to not waive the statutory tort limits for liability insurance
4d. Approve 2010 Pay Equity Report
4e. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $43,243.88 and accepting
work for the 2010 Random Concrete Repair with Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. Project
Nos. 2010-0003, 0004, & 0006, City Contract No. 100-10
4f. Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service
line at 2929 Yosemite Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 09-117-21-34-0104
4g. Adopt Resolution certifying the special assessment for the Traffic Signal and Intersection
Improvements, W. 36th Street at Park Center Boulevard, Project No. 2009-2101, in the
amount of $221,567.93 - P.I.D. 06-028-24-32-0017
4h. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims
4i. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 2010
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Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other: Written Report
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Freight Rail Studies – Status Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action recommended or required at this time. The purpose of this report is to provide an
update on various ongoing activities relating to freight rail. Please let staff know if you have any
questions or concerns.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None associated with this report at this time. Please let staff know of any questions or concerns
that you might have.
Information on freight rail alternatives is being researched and will be provided in the future in
order to help the City Council make the best informed policy decisions on routing of freight
trains in relation to the light rail corridor.
BACKGROUND:
Alternative Routes and Kenilworth Corridor
On November 29, 2010, the City Council and School Board heard presentations on two studies
undertaken by the County related to freight rail routing options. These included looking at
alternative routes outside of St. Louis Park and alternative options in the Kenilworth corridor.
In addition, the County’s study relating to the MNS line is continuing, and is now expected to be
completed in March or April.
City’s Consultant Research and Analysis
On December 13 the City Council heard a freight rail background report from the City’s rail
consultant Dave McKenzie from SEH, Inc. In addition, staff and Council discussed a series of
“next steps” which essentially involved the City taking a more proactive role in analyzing freight
rail route options. The Council concurred with the recommendations made and also identified a
number of questions it asked be addressed as a part of the City’s analysis.
As a result of this meeting staff has met several times with Dave McKenzie to determine the
specific course of action to undertake this analysis. Based on these meetings the following is a
synopsis of next steps and timing
SEH will prepare the following regarding the various alternative freight rail routes identified:
1. A brief explanation for each of the route alternatives that SEH indicated were not
viable at the December 13th Council Study Session. It is expected this will be
approximately a one page explanation on each of the eight alternatives from the
Amfahr and R.L. Banks studies that SEH recommended be dropped from further
consideration. This explanation is intended to be provided in a written report for the
Council’s January 24th Study Session.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 Page 2
Subject: Freight Rail Studies – Status Report
2. An analysis of the viability of the three remaining alternative routes under
consideration (Co-locating freight rail, light rail and regional trail in Kenilworth; Co-
locating freight rail and light rail in Kenilworth and move regional trail; Utilize
freight rate subsidies for TCW to operate on routes west of the metro). The analysis
would include answering many of the questions raised by the City Council at the
December 13th Study Session and would focus on answering the city’s policy
question: are there any viable alternatives to the MNS route for TCW traffic? This
analysis is expected to be presented to the City Council with a report for the February
14th City Council Study Session.
3. An analysis and evaluation of the alternatives, including MNS, to help the City
Council determine what alternative is in the long term best interest of the City of St.
Louis Park. Some of this will be quantifiable analysis and much of it will entail
making value judgments about the pros and cons of the alternatives; and, the relative
importance of the aspects of each alternative under consideration. This work will be
completed after obtaining the information provided through the MNS study, expected
in the March – April timeframe.
The three items listed above are the most important things SEH will be undertaking as we move
forward. In addition to the three items listed above, there are other important items SEH will
address:
• Help with answering the questions raised at the December 13th City Council Study
Session. Most of the questions raised relate specifically to the policy question
described above, but not all. If a question is not particularly pertinent to the policy
question at hand, we will try to briefly answer the question and/or hold it for later
depending on the specific question.
• On-going help with the MNS study. As the MNS study moves forward SEH will be
our technical assistant in understanding the issues and materials being prepared. It
may include analysis and design work that supplements the work Kimley-
Horn/AECOM is doing under their contracts for the MNS Study. The intent of this
effort is to better understand the MNS route option, identify and evaluate concept
plans and mitigation schemes of interest to the City and/or its residents, and otherwise
work to identify the best solution for the TCW trains from the City’s perspective.
Examples of work product include: maps showing the proximity of private property
and structures to the MNS and Kenilworth freight rail tracks; a concept plan that
shows what it would take to have a 100’ wide MNS “corridor;” and an assessment of
acquisition costs; and a basic comparison of the MNS route and the Kenilworth
corridor. These are things that would help the community and City Council reach
conclusions about what is the best solution for routing TCW freight trains; and, they
are analyses that likely will not be done by the MNS study itself. This analysis and
information will be a constructive step toward better understanding of the issues,
options and potential solutions.
In addition, it is anticipated that we will need to supplement SEH’s work with other expertise,
such as seeking legal advice about the “4f” parkland and “106” cultural resource environmental
impact issues that already have emerged from the DEIS for SWLRT and would likely be further
complicated by keeping freight rail in Kenilworth.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 Page 3
Subject: Freight Rail Studies – Status Report
A second area for potential outside help is the issue of acquisition costs and timing if either the
MNS or a Kenilworth route requires additional right-of-way to work. The city would find the
appropriate expertise to help answer questions about acquisition cost and issues, and the required
process and timeline to implement acquisitions.
A third potential area of outside expertise is economic/business expertise to help evaluate the
potential for providing freight rail rate subsidies as a means of making rerouting TCW trains to
the west possible.
The fourth potential outside expert that may be needed is someone to help us understand and
evaluate the impacts of freight trains at LRT stations. Staff will conduct research to find
potential resources or experts to comment at least qualitatively on the pros and cons of freight
rail co-locating with LRT.
Next Steps
On January 24th, the City Council will receive a Study Session report from SEH on the freight
rail alternative evaluation from the Amfuhr and RL Banks studies (#1 above).
On February 14, SEH will present information on the remaining options (#2 above) to the City
Council at its Study Session.
Following the completion of the MNS study (March-April timeframe), SEH will evaluate it in
relation to the other remaining options. This will allow a comparison of all of the options side by
side along with pros and cons of each (#3 above). At this point, it would appear appropriate for
the city to conduct a public process for affected property owners, citizens, and businesses to
weigh in on the options. This input will be complied and presented to the City Council in order
that it may make a policy decision on routing of freight trains in relation to the light rail corridor.
Update on MNS Study
The MNS Freight Rail Study began in July 2010 and is funded by MNDOT and Hennepin
County. The purpose of this study is essentially to answer these questions - If TCW trains were
to be routed to the MNS tracks, what improvements would be needed to make it happen, what
would the impacts be, and what mitigation would be needed to address negative impacts? The
study includes preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed
route.
While the study was to initially be wrapped up in December 2010, it has been extended to
include additional time for public input and comment.
At the November 10th meeting of the MNS PMT a baseline concept was presented for how
freight rail could be rerouted without switching. This concept was the subject of a public open
house on December 16th, at the Rec Center. Initially it was thought that the Project Management
Team (PMT) for the study would meet again in January; that meeting has been postponed until
February in order that the PMT would be able to have additional information to review,
including: impact analysis, cost information, and an initial evaluation of mitigation measures.
The EAW for the MNS route is expected to be completed in March or April, at which time there
will be a 30-day comment period.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 Page 4
Subject: Freight Rail Studies – Status Report
Meetings with Business Owners
In mid to late January, the City will host a meeting with affected business and commercial or
industrial property owners along the MNS route in order to update and inform them of the study,
EAW, and options for participating in the process.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The primary financial impact of the freight rail studies for the City is staff time and consultant
expense necessary to review documents and provide input. As we move forward costs will be
incurred for consultants to assist the city. The exact amount is difficult to estimate at this time.
Funding would come from the Development Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
SWLRT, Freight Rail planning and station area planning are consistent with the City’s strategic
vision to be a connected and engaged community; as well as leaders in environmental
stewardship.
Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period December 18, 2010 through December
29, 2010.
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: Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
12/28/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:57:41R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
1Page -Council Check Summary
12/29/2010 -12/18/2010
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
9,044.11DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESANDERSEN, NORMAN
9,044.11
3,217.50HARD COAT LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN
405.00HSTI G&A LEGAL SERVICES
360.53DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
3,983.03
75.007015 WALKER-REYNOLDS WELD PROP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG
75.00
206.22DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
206.22
19.59DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
19.59
103.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY
103.00
Report Totals 13,430.95
EDA Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 5a)
Subject: Vendor Claims
Page 2
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item #: 7a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
2011 Economic Development Authority Officers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to elect __________________ as President, ________________ as Vice-President, and
__________________ as Treasurer to the Economic Development Authority for the 2011 term.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Who does the Economic Development Authority (EDA) wish to elect for the 2011 Officers?
BACKGROUND:
EDA by-laws state that the President, Vice President, and Treasurer are to be elected annually.
These officers hold offices until the next election or until successors are elected.
The by-laws also state that the City Manager will serve as the Executive Director and that the
City Clerk will serve as Secretary. The Executive Director also serves as the Assistant Treasurer
to the EDA.
Officers were elected January 4, 2010 to fill terms for 2010. Below is the current officer
structure:
President Phil Finkelstein
Vice President Paul Omodt
Treasurer Sue Santa
Executive Director/Assistant Treasurer Tom Harmening
Secretary Nancy Stroth
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, Executive Director
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Recognition for Mayor Jacobs’ service as co-chair of Active Living Hennepin County from
2006-2010.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
County Commissioner Gail Dorfman will be at the meeting to present a certificate in recognition
and appreciation of the Mayor’s service as co-chair of Active Living Hennepin County from
2006-2010.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Active Living refers to “increasing physical activity through community design.” The intent is
to improve citizens’ health, lower insurance costs for businesses and individuals, create
economic opportunities, and improve the quality of life for all.
Active Living Hennepin County is a partnership established to create healthier communities.
Supported by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and the MN Department of Health’s
“SHIP” (Statewide Health Improvement Program) initiative, it promotes active living—a way of
life that integrates physical activity into daily routines.
The City Council has consistently supported a number of policies related to Active Living,
including in its Vision Statement of being a “connected and engaged community;” adopting a
number of policies in the land use, economic development and transportation chapters of the
city’s Comprehensive Plan; in reviewing, negotiating and requiring improvements in
development projects that enhance the ability for citizens to be active; and in public works and
parks improvements that connect the community and provide opportunities for active living.
BACKGROUND:
The certificate is in recognition and appreciation of Mayor Jacobs’ service as co-chair of Active
Living Hennepin County from 2006-2010. As co-chair, he worked and advocated for increased
planning and development of coordinated infrastructure for biking, walking and taking transit in
our communities. This enables people to be more physically active in their everyday activities,
and so helps improve the health of Hennepin County residents, especially those in St. Louis Park.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
N/A
VISION CONSIDERATION:
St. Louis Park is a connected and engaged community, and a leader in environmental
stewardship.
Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 13, 2010
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Susan
Sanger, and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: Julia Ross.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Controller (Mr. Swanson), Finance Supervisor
(Mr. Heintz), Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Community Development Director
(Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Housing Supervisor (Ms.
Schnitker), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Hughes).
Guests: Kathy Schoenbauer (Schoenbauer Consulting, LLC) and Dave McKenzie (Short Elliott
Hendrickson Inc.).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – December 20, 2010 and January 10, 2011
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed special study session agenda for December 20th and the
proposed study session agenda for January 10th. He stated that requests have been received from
several nonprofit organizations requesting time with the Council in order to provide an update to
Council, as noted on the proposed January 10th agenda.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she preferred to have the nonprofit organizations provide
Council with a written report.
Councilmember Finkelstein suggested that STEP be invited to attend a public meeting in order to
provide them with an opportunity to discuss the urgent need for foodshelf donations. He agreed
that a written report from the nonprofit organizations would be preferable.
Mayor Jacobs stated that he would like to have a short presentation from Meadowbrook due to
the nature of the City’s partnerships with that organization.
Councilmember Santa suggested that STEP consider doing a presentation on the local cable
channel.
It was the consensus of the City Council to request that STEP, NORC, and Meadowbrook submit
a written report to Council; following that, Council will determine whether follow-up meetings
are necessary with the nonprofit organizations.
2. Civic/Recreational Facilities Survey
Ms. Walsh presented the staff report and introduced Kathy Schoenbauer from Schoenbauer
Consulting who has been assisting staff with the survey.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item 3a) Page 2
Subject: Study Session Minutes of December 13, 2010
Ms. Schoenbauer explained that the survey was developed looking at the outcomes from the
City’s visioning process and is intended to focus on what is missing in the community from
residents’ perspective. She stated that the survey is intended to give all residents an opportunity
to respond to the survey and includes closed-ended questions with answers ranked in order of
importance; the survey also allows residents to provide free form input. She indicated that
residents will be encouraged to complete the survey online in order to keep costs down and paper
surveys will be available at several locations throughout the City, including Lenox and the
libraries. She added that a pool pass will be provided as an incentive for completing the survey
and providing contact information.
Councilmember Finkelstein expressed concern about the way in which the survey was designed
because it presupposes that the City needs a community center. He stated he thought that the
survey should first seek to find out how the City is meeting the needs of its residents. He
suggested that question #21 be revised to ask if the days that facilities are open represents a
limiting factor for participating in recreation activities or programs. He also stated that the survey
should clearly ask residents if they are willing to spend tax money for additional recreational
facilities.
Councilmember Mavity suggested that residents be asked how much tax money and/or user fees
they would be willing to pay for these facilities.
Councilmember Sanger stated she would rather not focus on the tax or user fee question at the
beginning, and instead initially focus on what is needed in the community, if anything. She
suggested that the survey include an introductory paragraph that discusses the City’s interest in
figuring out what might be missing in the community, not how the City is going to pay for it.
She stated the City could then take that data, figure out what the cost would be for additional
facilities, and then ask residents if they are willing to pay for it. She also suggested that the
survey demographics be further broken down for people 18 and under.
Ms. Walsh stated that one of the goals of the survey is to determine if residents are simply not
aware of what facilities are available for their use and to determine if facilities are being under-
utilized.
Mr. Harmening noted that the survey questions are not intended to presuppose the physical
solution to meeting the recreational needs of residents. He stated that if the survey responses
show a strong interest in more opportunities for exercise space, for example, it does not mean
that the City will build this type of facility, but may determine that one solution is to work out an
arrangement with existing facilities like Lifetime Fitness that provide a reduced resident rate.
Councilmember Santa stated that the survey needs to be clear from the outset that the City is
using the survey as a tool for its long range planning purposes and that no guarantees are being
made.
Ms. Walsh stated that the 2011 Decision Resources survey will also be used to follow up with
the civic/recreational facilities survey. She indicated that focus groups can also be conducted if
additional information is desired.
3. Freight Rail
Mr. Locke presented the staff report and introduced Dave McKenzie from SEH Inc.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item 3a) Page 3
Subject: Study Session Minutes of December 13, 2010
Mr. McKenzie presented an extensive overview of railroad regulation, railroad rerouting, safety,
operations, environmental process, and issues related to the SWLRT. He stated that there are 17
public railroad crossings in St. Louis Park and two pedestrian crossings. He reviewed the railroad
right of way requirements, stating that a typical right of way is 100’ but can vary between 20’
and 300’. He reviewed the existing train operations for the MNS and Bass Lake line and stated
that historically, the number of trains per day has declined appreciably. He stated that the
SWLRT has been going through the federal environmental review process and reached a locally
preferred alternative through the Kenilworth corridor. He discussed the Hennepin County
agreement with CP Rail and TC&W that was part of the abandonment of the Midtown
Greenway/29th Street depression freight rail route; and, stated that the ongoing studies now seek
to determine the best route to replace that movement. He indicated that more information is
needed on the TC&W routing alternatives before it can be concluded which, if any, are viable
alternatives. He indicated that some of the alternatives have too many issues to work and should
be eliminated from consideration. He stated that the MNS study is not yet complete and
comments on that study will be provided at a later date. He discussed next steps and stated that
review of the 12 options indicates that only four are reasonable options for further study. He
stated that the issues of right of way, trail location, and parkland impacts need to be further
evaluated on 2 of the Kenilworth Corridor alternatives. He also stated rerouting traffic west of
the metro deserves further study. This alternative would require a freight rate subsidy to work.
He indicated that the freight rate subsidy to TC&W will need to be quantified and a discussion
will need to take place with TC&W representatives regarding this potential subsidy. He stated
that the study of the MNS corridor is ongoing and impacts, including mitigation, are not yet
defined. He discussed other ongoing issues that need to be evaluated, including parkland
environmental impact (4f) issues, freight rail impact on the design and operation of the LRT
stations, impact of freight rail on development and redevelopment in the City, and the cost of a
freight rail subsidy and who pays for it.
Councilmember Mavity requested that “safety” be added to the bulleted summary of items
needed for a sound solution to the freight rail issue. She also requested clarification regarding
who is responsible for and who pays for the interconnections to provide a safe, effective
Kenilworth corridor, not only for the railroad but for the City as well.
Mr. Locke stated that staff has not seen the actual agreement between TC&W and CP Rail and
the County. He added that he is not sure that this agreement spells out who pays for anything.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that it would be prudent to obtain a copy of that agreement.
Councilmember Mavity also requested clarification regarding existing train operations and stated
that last week, TC&W sent a letter talking about the amount of traffic anticipated in the future.
She asked how that letter fits with the information contained in Table 4 – Existing Train
Operations. She asked that staff request that TC&W clarify this information to include present
and future traffic.
Councilmember Sanger noted that CP Rail has not provided any information about its current
projected traffic and stated it would be helpful to have some idea whether this traffic is expected
to increase or decrease. She asked to what extent LRT in Kenilworth is predetermined or fixed,
noting that the LRT alignment appeared to be moved in the November 29th presentation and
asked to what extent the LRT alignment can be further modified; if it cannot be modified, she
asked who will make that decision. She also asked what other assumptions were given to the
consultants conducting the Kenilworth study.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item 3a) Page 4
Subject: Study Session Minutes of December 13, 2010
Ms. Gail Dorfman, Hennepin County Commissioner, appeared before the City Council and
advised that she asked the Met Council what flexibility they had to move the LRT in the
Kenilworth corridor and was informed that once it reached the preliminary engineering phase,
they will further review the alignment and they have not precluded moving the LRT.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that he would like to have the City’s consultants review these
materials and also redo the measurements in order to provide residents with a level of confidence
in what is going on.
Councilmember Mavity stated that Table 5 – At-Grade Crossing Summary for the Rail Segments
of Interest looks at traffic counts and stated that one of the things missing from this chart is
looking at pedestrian or bike crossings, particularly at Wooddale and Beltline. She stated that she
wanted to make sure the City looks at having more pedestrian and bike crossings and to make
these areas safe, most notably the Wooddale and Beltline crossing.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding the pinch point in the
Kenilworth corridor and whether the pinch point is 82’ or 62’. She added that at the November
29th presentation, she heard for the first time that there is a second pinch point and requested
information regarding its location and width. She asked who is responsible for relocation of the
bike trail. She also requested further information regarding the varying width of the right of way
along the MNS tracks north of Minnetonka Boulevard and the impacts to the wetland in this
area. She asked if the 4f factors are being considered when evaluating whether to relocate
freight rail to MNS and requested that staff verify whether this area contains protected wetlands.
Councilmember Mavity stated she would like to have a better understanding of what authority
the railroads have to say yes or no to a particular route, and to also request official feedback from
the railroads as to what they may have already vetoed or which items are not on the table for
consideration. She suggested that the railroads be formally invited to speak with the Council.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding comments made by the
consultants at the November 29th presentation regarding outstate alternatives and another route
that goes to the river terminal at Savage and whether this represents a viable alternative. She also
requested clarification regarding how close freight rail can be to light rail and whether the light
rail right of way can overlap the freight rail right of way.
Councilmember Sanger asked Commissioner Dorfman which entity(ies) will ultimately make the
decision on whether freight rail will stay on Kenilworth or be moved out. She also asked who
will make the decision regarding mitigation measures if freight rail is moved out of Kenilworth
and onto MNS.
Commissioner Dorfman replied that this is a process of building consensus among a number of
players, including the railroads and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). She stated that if
the FTA determines that freight rail and light rail cannot be run together on Kenilworth, they
have the power to say that. She stated that the PMT participants have a fair amount of say in not
only the engineering and design, but also in putting together a set of proposals for mitigation and
making sure that mitigation measures are funded. She noted that Mn/DOT would be the official
applicant to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for relocation and mitigation dollars and
whatever the FRA does not pay, local entities will be required to fill that gap, including the
County and Mn/DOT.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item 3a) Page 5
Subject: Study Session Minutes of December 13, 2010
Councilmember Sanger asked if the FRA has made a determination as to whether it is okay to
have freight rail and light rail running in the Kenilworth corridor.
Commissioner Dorfman stated that the FTA is not happy with freight rail in the LRT corridor,
but did not believe the agency has said one way or another that you can or cannot operate both.
Mr. Locke reviewed the proposed next steps and stated that staff will work on addressing all of
Council’s questions raised this evening. He stated that staff will focus time and resources on
additional study and analysis of the most likely alternatives, including the MNS study. He
indicated that staff’s analysis will be done in the context of potential benefits and costs to the
City and the long term best interests of the City. He added that the City will continue to involve
the community in this process and will reach out to other key stakeholders. He requested that
staff be permitted to spend the resources necessary to complete all of the next steps involved in
this process in order to complete everything in a timely fashion.
Councilmember Sanger stated that there are many people who have expressed distrust and/or
anger about the way in which the County has run this process and felt it would be critical to
rebuild and address these credibility problems. She requested that the City’s consultant provide
information regarding their rationale for setting aside the four alternatives and the underlying
facts that led the consultants to believe that these four options are viable. She also requested
information regarding the pinch points and the discrepancy in width. She noted that Safety in the
Park has hired its own railroad engineer and asked if Safety in the Park would share any reports
generated by its railroad engineer.
Mayor Jacobs recessed the study session at 8:48 p.m.
Mayor Jacobs reconvened the study session at 9:00 p.m.
4. 2011 Budget
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Ms. Schnitker provided an overview of the Housing Rehab Fund budget, which was established
in 1997 to support a variety of housing programs and provides funding for the City’s move-up
housing programs. She also discussed a new Dial-a-Ride program to be funded from the
Development Fund. She explained that the program would be provided through PRISM and will
serve all communities that PRISM now serves. She stated that the City’s contribution would help
subsidize the rides and supplement PRISM other funds for the Dial-a-Ride program.
Mr. Harmening stated that additional details regarding the Dial-a-Ride program will be provided
to Council at a later date.
Ms. Schnitker stated that the Housing Rehab Fund budget is close to the 2010 budget and annual
spending varies, depending on the users of the various programs. She explained that next year,
staff will be conducting a comprehensive review of the programs and their usage to determine if
the programs are worthwhile and meeting the needs of the community.
Mr. Locke provided an overview of the Development Fund budget and stated that the funds in
this budget are primarily used for planning and redevelopment studies and to provide working
capital on redevelopment projects, such as the EDA’s purchase of the former American Inn
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item 3a) Page 6
Subject: Study Session Minutes of December 13, 2010
property. He indicated that the 2011 budget will be used to pay for a variety of studies including
the freight rail study and the convention and visitor’s bureau start-up costs.
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed levy options for 2011 and 2012, noting that Council set
the preliminary levy at 4.88%. He stated that the levy amount appropriated to operations will
allow the City to continue to provide services in 2011 the same as was done in 2010.
Council discussed levy limits and the impact of levy limits on future budgets.
Mr. Harmening stated that the City’s policy for the General Fund is to have a fund balance
between 35-50%, and a target of 40%; year-end projections indicate that the City will finish the
year strong with a 52.75% fund balance. He advised that Council has the option of moving some
reserves out of the General Fund to supplement capital funding or in lieu of the proposed portion
of the levy designated for capital purposes.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that he felt the final levy should be lowered to an increase of
2.95% for 2011. He stated that this will still leave the City with over 40% in reserves.
Councilmember Omodt stated that a 2.95% levy in 2011 would require an estimated 5.15% levy
increase in 2012.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she was not comfortable with a 2.95% levy and expressed
concern about what the City will be required to levy in 2012 and beyond. She stated that the
difference between a 4.88% and 2.95% levy is minimal and the impact to taxpayers is small. She
expressed concern about levy limits and what the legislature may do to cut services that the City
depends on. She stated that she preferred to keep the levy at 4.88%.
Councilmember Omodt agreed and stated that he would prefer to see the levy amount remain as
consistent and predictable as possible.
Councilmember Santa stated that she would be comfortable with a 4.0% levy in 2011 and felt
this would provide more stability from one year to the next.
It was the consensus of the majority of the City Council to adopt a 4.00% property tax levy for
2011 at the December 20 meeting.
5. Communications/Meeting Check-in (Verbal)
The Council conducted its meeting check-in.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
6. Business Terms for Development Contract with Hardcoat Inc. (7317 West Lake St.)
7. Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 54 Implementation
8. Selection of City Auditor
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Declaring 2011 City Council Meeting Dates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution Declaring 2011 City Council Meeting Dates.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The St. Louis Park City Council Rules and Procedures require Council to set and approve
meeting dates each year.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council's policy is not to meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day,
President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Christmas Day,
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover. For New Year's Day, Christmas Day, and Yom
Kippur, this includes the evening before the holiday. For Rosh Hashanah and Passover, this
includes the evening before the holiday and the first and second evenings of the holiday.
Regular meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. A
schedule of all regular meetings and recognized holidays will be kept on file at City Hall.
Regular meetings can be cancelled or rescheduled at any time, provided Council meets at least
once per month.
Current policy states that when the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be scheduled
on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day has been designated in
advance. If the Tuesday is also a holiday, the meeting is moved to the same hour on the next
succeeding Monday that is not a holiday. Council also has the discretion to move the meeting to
the Wednesday following the first two evenings of each holiday observance if deemed necessary.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Subject: Declaring 2011 City Council Meeting Dates
RESOLUTION NO. 11-_____
RESOLUTION DECLARING
2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES
WHEREAS, the City Council Rules and Procedures require Council to annually declare
its public meetings for the year, and
WHEREAS, the City Council takes holidays into consideration when declaring public
meetings and has chosen to not meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Christmas Day, Rosh
Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover of each year. For New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and
Yom Kippur, this includes the evening before the holiday. For Rosh Hashanah and Passover, this
includes the evening before the holiday and the first and second evenings of the holiday, and
WHEREAS, regular meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month
at 7:30 p.m. If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be scheduled on the next
succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day has been designated in advance. Regular
meetings can be cancelled or rescheduled at any time, provided Council meets at least once per
month, and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that not all religious holidays are included in
this resolution and the Council makes it known that reasonable accommodation will be made for
religious reasons when notified by an applicant or a member of the public,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Louis Park has
reviewed Exhibit A and declares those dates to be the public meeting dates of the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 3
Subject: Declaring 2011 City Council Meeting Dates
Exhibit A
2011 City Council Meeting Dates
Jan. 3
Regular Meeting July 5 Regular Meeting - Tuesday
(Monday-Independence Day)
Jan. 10 Study Session July 11 Study Session
Jan. 18
Regular Meeting - Tuesday
(Monday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
July 18 Regular Meeting
Jan. 24 Study Session July 25 Study Session
Feb. 7 Regular Meeting Aug. 1 Regular Meeting
Feb. 14 Study Session Aug. 8 Study Session
Feb. 22 Regular Meeting - Tuesday
(Monday - President’s Day)
Aug. 15 Regular Meeting
Feb. 28 Study Session Aug. 22 Study Session
Mar. 7 Regular Meeting Sept. 6
Regular Meeting - Tuesday
(Monday-Labor Day)
Mar. 14 Study Session Sept. 12
Study Session
Mar. 21 Regular Meeting Sept. 19 Regular Meeting
Mar. 28 Study Session Sept. 26 Study Session
April 4 Regular Meeting Oct. 3 Regular Meeting
April 11 Study Session Oct. 10 Study Session
(Monday, April 18 - No Meeting
Passover begins)
Oct. 17 Regular Meeting
April 25 Study Session and Regular Meeting Oct. 24 Study Session
May 2 Regular Meeting Nov. 7 Regular Meeting
May 9 Study Session Nov. 14 Study Session
May 16 Regular Meeting Nov. 21 Regular Meeting
May 23 Study Session Nov. 28 Study Session
June 6 Regular Meeting Dec. 5 Regular Meeting
June 13 Study Session Dec. 12 Study Session
June 20 Regular Meeting Dec. 19 Regular Meeting
June 27 Study Session Dec. 27 Study Session – Tuesday
(Monday-Christmas Holiday)
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item #: 4b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Designating 2011 Official Newspaper.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as the City’s Official
Newspaper for year 2011.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
MS 331A.02 and Charter Section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of general circulation be
designated for publication of the City’s official proceedings and notices and such other matters
and measures as are required by law and City Charter. Does Council wish to continue
designation of the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for Calendar Year
2011?
BACKGROUND:
Sun Newspapers has become the primary source of community news in the suburbs and has
provided additional newspaper copies at City Hall, Rec Center and library; provided information
on how to subscribe and access via the web; and has provided a discount to the City for
advertisements.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
1. The paper is delivered to most of the residences in the City and easily accessible via the
Internet, thereby providing city-wide coverage of legal notices and other city government
issues to residents.
2. The paper has served well as the official newspaper for many years.
3. The paper has expressed a desire to continue to provide this service.
4. New residents receive information regarding distribution of the Sun-Sailor Newspaper in
their new resident packet.
5. All legal notices are posted on Sun Sailor’s website at no additional charge.
6. Two notarized affidavits on each publication are provided at no additional charge.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost for legal publications through the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor is reasonable and they are
not increasing rates for the coming year.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Letter from Sun Newspapers
Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Subject: Designating 2011 Official Newspaper
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -______
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
SUN SAILOR AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011
WHEREAS, MS 331A.02 and Charter Section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of
general circulation be designated for publication of the City’s official proceedings and notices
and such other matters and measures as are required by law and City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor is a duly qualified medium of legal
publication;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council hereby
designates the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor as the City’s Official Newspaper for Calendar Year
2011.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4b)
Subject: Designating 2011 Official Newspaper
Page 3
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Statutory Tort Limits for Liability Insurance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution electing to not waive the statutory tort limits for liability insurance.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council agree with Staff’s recommendation to continue the past decision to not waive
the statutory tort limits for liability insurance?
BACKGROUND:
Each year the Council is required to pass a resolution indicating if they wish to waive or not
waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability insurance established by Minnesota Statute
466.04.
The statutory liability limits for claims that occur after July 1, 2009 are $500,000 per claimant
and $1,500,000 per occurrence.
The City Council must review and make an election of one of the following three options:
• Not to waive the statutory tort limits
• Waive the limits and not purchase excess liability coverage.
• Waive the limits and purchase excess liability coverage
Option 1 (Current)
If the city elects not to waive the statutory tort limits, an individual claimant would be able to
recover no more then $500,000 on any claim to which the statutory tort limits apply. The total
which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort
limits apply would be limited to $1,500,000. These statutory tort limits would apply regardless
of whether or not the city purchases the optional excess liability coverage.
Option 2
If the city waives the statutory tort limits and does not purchase excess liability coverage, a
single claimant could potentially recover up to $1,500,000 on a single occurrence. The total
which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort
limits apply would also be limited to $1,500,000, regardless of the number of claimants.
Option 3
If the city waives the statutory tort limits and purchases excess liability coverage, a single
claimant could potentially recover an amount up to the limit of the coverage purchased. The
total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory
tort limits apply would also be limited to the amount of coverage purchased, regardless of the
number of claimants.
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Subject: Statutory Tort Limits for Liability Insurance
The City of St. Louis Park in the past has elected to not waive the statutory tort limits and has not
purchased excess liability coverage. Staff recommends continuing this practice and not to waive
the statutory limits. The following resolution allows the statutory tort limits to remain in place
until the Council changes this election. Staff will ask Council to consider this question annually
as required by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The City will continue to maintain liability insurance coverage through the League of Minnesota
Cities Insurance Trust in the amount required by State Statute, and the required annual motion
will be in place in preparation for the new policy year.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Subject: Statutory Tort Limits for Liability Insurance
RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO NOT WAIVE THE
STATUTORY TORT LIMITS
FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE
WHEREAS, pursuant to previous action taken, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust has requested the City to make an election with regard to waiving or not waiving its tort
liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04; and
WHEREAS, the choices available are to not waive the statutory limit, to waive the limit but
to keep insurance coverage at the statutory limit, or to waive the limit and to add additional
insurance coverage;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Louis Park City Council does
hereby elect not to waive the statutory tort liability limit established by Minnesota Statutes
466.04 and that such election is effective until amended by further resolution of the St. Louis
Park City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
2010 Pay Equity Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve 2010 Pay Equity Report.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to approve the 2010 Pay Equity Report?
BACKGROUND:
The City is required to comply with the 1984 Local Government Pay Equity Act, MS 471.991-
471.999 and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 3920. The report must include data as of December 31,
2010 and be submitted to the Minnesota Management and Budget office (MMB) by January 31,
2011. Prior to submission to MMB, the governing body of the jurisdiction must approve the
report.
Pay equity reporting requirements are very specific. The data shown is required to be submitted
to MMB. The attached information shows wage and benefit data for all classes of City
employees who work at least 14 hours per week and 67 days per year (100 days in the case of
students). MMB will fully review our report and notify us some time in 2011 whether we are “in
compliance” or “out of compliance.” A preliminary statistical analysis of the data using the
MMB Pay Equity Software shows that the City of St. Louis Park is in compliance with Pay
Equity parameters.
After approval by Council, Human Resources will submit the report to MMB indicating that the
Council has reviewed and approved the report.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable.
Attachments: 2010 Pay Equity Report
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Compliance Report
Jurisdiction:
Contact:Phone:
St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park MN 55416
2011
Case:
Report Year:
1 - 2011 DATA (Private (Jur Only))
Ali Fosse afosse@stlouispark.org(952) 928-2846 E-Mail:
The statistical analysis, salary range and exceptional service pay test results are shown below. Part I is general information
from your pay equity report data. Parts II, III and IV give you the test results.
For more detail on each test, refer to the Guide to Pay Equity Compliance and Computer Reports.
I. GENERAL JOB CLASS INFORMATION
Male
Classes
Female
Classes
Balanced
Classes
All Job
Classes
# Job Classes
# Employees
Avg. Max Monthly
Pay per employee
II. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS TEST
A. Underpayment Ratio =
Male
Classes
Female
Classes
a. # At or above Predicted Pay
b. # Below Predicted Pay
c. TOTAL
d. % Below Predicted Pay
(b divided by c = d)
*
*(Result is % of male classes below predicted pay divided by % of female classes below predicted pay.)
B. T-test Results
Degrees of Freedom (DF) = Value of T =
a. Avg. diff. in pay from predicted pay for male jobs =
b. Avg. diff. in pay from predicted pay for female jobs =
III. SALARY RANGE TEST = (Result is A divided by B)
A. Avg. # of years to max salary for male jobs =
B. Avg. # of years to max salary for female jobs =
IV. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE PAY TEST = (Result is B divided by A)
A. % of male classes receiving ESP *
B. % of female classes receiving ESP
*(If 20% or less, test result will be 0.00)
48 34 11 93
178 59 67 304
6,487.33 5,997.59 5,882.21
99.17
27 19
21 15
48 34
43.75 44.12
235 -0.235
$48
$66
97.45
4.40
4.52
0.00
6.25
0.00
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4d)
Subject: 2010 Pay Equity Report
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Job
Nbr
Class
Title
Nbr
Males
Nbr
Females
Class
Type
Jobs
Points
Min Mo
Salary
Max Mo
Salary
Yrs to Max
Salary
Yrs of
Service
Exceptional
Service Pay
2011 DATACase:
St. Louis Park
Job Class Data Entry Verification List 1286LGID
1 Entry Level Seasonal Worker 9 3 B 47 $1,300.00 $1,820.00 1.00
4 Police Cadet (S) 2 1 B 48 $1,357.00 $1,932.00 1.00
5 Park Keeper (S) 1 0 M 48 $1,357.00 $1,932.00 1.00
6 Office Assistant I (S) 0 1 F 51 $1,482.00 $2,114.00 1.00
29 Level 1 Administrative Support 0 2 F 51 $3,843.00 $4,389.00 4.50
7 Experienced Seasonal Worker 11 0 M 54 $1,606.00 $2,574.00 1.00
11 Lead Seasonal Worker 6 3 B 55 $1,856.00 $2,634.00 1.00
30 Level 2 Administrative Support 0 9 F 55 $4,110.00 $4,703.00 4.50
31 Cable Program Producer 2 1 B 55 $4,110.00 $4,703.00 4.50
104 Accounting Clerk 0 4 F 55 $4,110.00 $4,703.00 4.50
32 Permit Technician 1 2 B 57 $4,244.00 $4,861.00 4.50
20 Public Service Worker 39 0 M 58 $4,053.00 $5,060.00 4.00
33 CSO Coordinator 1 0 M 58 $4,311.00 $4,940.00 4.50
16 Advanced/Supv Seasonal Worker 4 8 B 61 $2,125.00 $3,381.00 1.00
21 Mechanic 7 0 M 61 $4,833.00 $5,214.00 2.00
34 Assessing Technician 0 1 F 61 $4,512.00 $5,176.00 4.50
35 Level 3 Administrative Support 0 7 F 61 $4,512.00 $5,176.00 4.50
36 Maintenance Technician 1 0 M 61 $4,512.00 $5,176.00 4.50
37 Cable Program Manager 0 1 F 61 $4,512.00 $5,176.00 4.50
38 Solid Waste Field Inspector 1 0 M 61 $4,512.00 $5,176.00 4.50
39 Payroll Specialist 0 1 F 63 $4,646.00 $5,333.00 4.50
40 Senior Account Clerk 0 1 F 63 $4,646.00 $5,333.00 4.50
28 Dispatcher 1 6 F 64 $4,686.00 $5,460.00 5.00
19 Intern II (S) 3 1 B 65 $2,553.00 $4,558.00 2.00
41 Level 4 Administrative Support 0 2 F 65 $4,779.00 $5,490.00 4.50
42 TV Coordinator 2 0 M 65 $4,779.00 $5,490.00 4.50
43 Information Systems Specialist 2 0 M 65 $4,779.00 $5,490.00 4.50
23 Firefighter 12 0 M 66 $5,272.00 $6,248.00 3.00 Longevity
44 Naturalist 2 1 B 66 $4,846.00 $5,569.00 4.50
45 Public Housing Specialist 0 1 F 66 $4,846.00 $5,569.00 4.50
46 Recreation Coordinator 0 1 F 66 $4,846.00 $5,569.00 4.50
47 Community Liaison 0 1 F 68 $4,980.00 $5,726.00 4.50
48 Planning/EDA Assistant 0 1 F 68 $4,980.00 $5,726.00 4.50
49 GIS/IT Technician 1 1 B 69 $5,047.00 $5,805.00 4.50
24 Fire Lieutenant 4 1 M 72 $6,537.00 $6,811.00 1.00 Longevity
25 Police Officer 32 6 M 72 $4,763.00 $7,006.00 12.00
50 Engineering Technician III 4 0 M 75 $5,448.00 $6,277.00 4.50
51 Maintenance Mech. Coordinator 1 0 M 75 $5,448.00 $6,277.00 4.50
52 Administrative Specialist 0 1 F 75 $5,448.00 $6,277.00 4.50
53 Section 8 Housing Manager 0 1 F 76 $5,515.00 $6,356.00 4.50
54 Appraiser I 1 0 M 76 $5,515.00 $6,356.00 4.50
55 Web Coordinator 1 0 M 76 $5,515.00 $6,356.00 4.50
22 Field Supervisor 5 0 M 77 $5,888.00 $6,365.00 2.00
56 Assistant Zoning Administrator 1 0 M 78 $5,649.00 $6,513.00 4.50
57 Inspector 10 3 B 78 $5,649.00 $6,513.00 4.50
58 Planner 1 0 M 78 $5,649.00 $6,513.00 4.50
59 Recreation Supervisor 2 0 M 78 $5,785.00 $6,673.00 4.50
60 Accountant 0 1 F 78 $5,785.00 $6,673.00 4.50
26 Support Services Agent 1 0 M 79 $7,256.00 $7,256.00 28.00 Performance
61 Appraiser II 0 1 F 79 $5,716.00 $6,592.00 4.50
62 City Clerk 0 1 F 80 $6,479.00 $7,490.00 4.50
63 Commercial Appraiser 0 1 F 80 $6,479.00 $7,490.00 4.50
64 Engineering Program Coordinato 0 1 F 80 $6,479.00 $7,490.00 4.50
65 Office Manager 0 1 F 80 $6,479.00 $7,490.00 4.50
66 Fire Captain 3 0 M 81 $6,568.00 $7,594.00 4.50
67 Senior Accountant 0 1 F 83 $6,746.00 $7,804.00 4.50
68 Communications Coordinator 1 0 M 84 $6,835.00 $7,909.00 4.50
69 Housing Programs Coordinator 0 1 F 84 $6,835.00 $7,909.00 4.50
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Subject: 2010 Pay Equity Report
Page 3
Job
Nbr
Class
Title
Nbr
Males
Nbr
Females
Class
Type
Jobs
Points
Min Mo
Salary
Max Mo
Salary
Yrs to Max
Salary
Yrs of
Service
Exceptional
Service Pay
2011 DATACase:
St. Louis Park
Job Class Data Entry Verification List 1286LGID
70 Public Housing Manager 0 1 F 84 $6,835.00 $7,909.00 4.50
71 Environmental Coordinator 1 0 M 86 $7,013.00 $8,118.00 4.50
72 Finance Supervisor 1 0 M 86 $7,013.00 $8,118.00 4.50
73 HR Coordinator 0 1 F 86 $7,013.00 $8,118.00 4.50
74 Inspection Services Manager 0 1 F 86 $7,013.00 $8,118.00 4.50
75 Nature Center Manager 1 0 M 86 $7,013.00 $8,118.00 4.50
76 Senior Planner 1 0 M 86 $7,013.00 $8,118.00 4.50
77 Economic Development Coord 1 0 M 88 $7,191.00 $8,327.00 4.50
78 Equip and Facilities Supt 2 0 M 88 $7,191.00 $8,327.00 4.50
27 Police Sergeant 8 0 M 90 $7,568.00 $7,937.00 3.00
80 Assistant Fire Chief 3 0 M 90 $7,369.00 $8,537.00 4.50
81 Chief Building Official 1 0 M 90 $7,369.00 $8,537.00 4.50
82 Manager of Buildings 1 0 M 90 $7,369.00 $8,537.00 4.50
83 Organizational Dev. Coord. 0 1 F 90 $7,369.00 $8,537.00 4.50
84 Public Works Coordinator 1 0 M 90 $7,369.00 $8,537.00 4.50
85 City Assessor (market) 1 0 M 90 $8,262.00 $9,588.00 4.50
86 IT Manager 0 1 F 94 $7,725.00 $8,956.00 4.50
87 Recreation Superintendent 1 0 M 94 $7,725.00 $8,956.00 4.50
88 Sr. Engineering Project Mgr 1 0 M 94 $7,725.00 $8,956.00 4.50
89 Housing Supervisor 0 1 F 96 $7,980.00 $9,255.00 4.50
90 Police Lieutenant 2 1 B 96 $7,980.00 $9,255.00 4.50
91 Planning and Zoning Supervisor 0 1 F 96 $7,980.00 $9,255.00 4.50
92 Superintendent 3 0 M 100 $8,259.00 $9,585.00 4.50
93 City Engineer (market) 1 0 M 101 $9,059.00 $10,526.00 4.50
94 Controller 1 0 M 104 $8,616.00 $10,004.00 4.50
95 Deputy Police Chief 1 0 M 104 $8,616.00 $10,004.00 4.50
96 Fire Chief 1 0 M 110 $9,067.00 $10,534.00 4.50
97 Deputy City Manager 0 1 F 110 $9,067.00 $10,534.00 4.50
98 Inspections Director 1 0 M 110 $9,067.00 $10,534.00 4.50
99 Park and Rec Director 0 1 F 110 $9,067.00 $10,534.00 4.50
100 Chief Information Officer 1 0 M 110 $9,067.00 $10,534.00 4.50
105 Community Dev Director 1 0 M 113 $9,331.00 $10,845.00 4.50
101 Police Chief 1 0 M 119 $9,860.00 $11,468.00 4.50
102 Public Works Director 1 0 M 122 $10,125.00 $11,779.00 4.50
103 City Manager 1 0 M 138 $10,869.00 $13,255.00 4.50
93Job Number Count:
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City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4d)
Subject: 2010 Pay Equity Report
Page 4
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item #: 4e
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Final Payment Resolution - Contract 100-10 Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. – Project Nos. 2010-
0003, 0004, & 0006.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $43,243.88 and
accepting work for the 2010 Random Concrete Repair with Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. Project
Nos. 2010-0003, 0004, & 0006, City Contract No. 100-10.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
City Council approved and authorized the Random Concrete Repair Project - City Project Nos.
2010-0003, 0004, & 0006 which was advertised, bid and awarded to Ron Kassa Construction,
Inc. on June 10, 2010 in the amount of $116,190.00. This project included annual repair and
construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and storm sewer catch basins at various locations in
the City.
The Contractor completed this work within the contract time allowed (30 days) at a final contract
cost of $130,131.97, with an overrun of $13,941.97. The overrun amount can be mainly
attributed to additional sidewalk removals and replacements to accommodate water and sewer
utility adjustments (valve boxes, manholes, etc.), and eliminating additional tripping hazards and
safety issues.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost for this project was accounted for in the Public Works Operations Budget, Stormwater
Utility Budget, and the Pavement Management Budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Subject: Final Payment Resolution - Contract 100-10 Ron Kassa Const.– Projects 2010-0003, 0004, 0006
RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $43,243.88 AND ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
2010 RANDOM CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT
WITH RON KASSA CONSTRUCTION, ICN.
CITY PROJECT NOS. 2010-0003, 0004, & 0006
CONTRACT NO. 100-10
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 June 10, 2010, Ron Kassa Construction,
Inc. has satisfactorily completed the 2010 Random Concrete Repair contract, as per
Contract No. 100-10.
2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the
work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is
directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Original Contract Price $ 116,190.00
Change Order .00
Overrun 13,941.97
Contract Amount $ 130,131.97
Previous Payments 86,888.09
Balance Due $ 43,243.88
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item #: 4f
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Special Assessment - Sewer Service Line Repair at 2929 Yosemite Avenue South.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service
line at 2929 Yosemite Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 09-117-21-34-0104.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Tylor and Amanda Boland, owners of the single family residence at 2929 Yosemite Avenue South
have requested the City to authorize the repair of the sewer service line for their home and assess the
cost against the property in accordance with the City’s special assessment policy.
Analysis:
The City requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare
within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of sewer service
lines for existing homes was adopted by the City Council in 1996. This program was put into place
because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like this are
unexpectedly required.
Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed, submitted, and approved by City
staff. The property owners hired a contractor and repaired the sewer service line in compliance with
current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this repair qualifies for the City’s
special assessment program. The property owners have petitioned the City to authorize the sewer
service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible cost of the repair has
been determined to be $1,995.00.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The City has funds in place to finance the cost of this special assessment.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent
Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Subject: Special Assessment - Sewer Service Line Repair at 2929 Yosemite Avenue South
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE SEWER SERVICE LINE AT
2929 YOSEMITE AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
P.I.D. 09-117-21-34-0104
WHEREAS, the Property Owners at 2929 Yosemite Avenue South have petitioned the City
of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line for the
single family residence located at 2929 Yosemite Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right of
notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the sewer service line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The petition from the Property Owners requesting the approval and special assessment for the
sewer service line repair is hereby accepted.
2. The sewer service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and specifications
approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is hereby accepted.
3. The total cost for the repair of the sewer service line is accepted at $1,995.00.
4. The Property Owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal from
the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other
statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law.
5. The Property Owners have agreed to pay the City for the total cost of the above improvements
through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of 5.85%.
6. The Property Owners have executed an agreement with the City and all other documents
necessary to implement the repair of the sewer service line and the special assessment of all costs
associated therewith.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Special Assessment - Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements – W. 36th Street at Park
Center Boulevard - Project No. 2009-2101.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution certifying the special assessment for the Traffic Signal and
Intersection Improvements, W. 36th Street at Park Center Boulevard, Project No. 2009-2101, in
the amount of $221,567.93 - P.I.D. 06-028-24-32-0017.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
History
PBK Investments (7 & 41 LLC) completed the purchase of the former Planet Ford site (3555
State Highway 100) in early 2008. The building on the site was substantially remodeled for
conversion to an LA Fitness facility. PBK requested that the City make improvements to the
traffic control signal and the intersection at W. 36th Street and Park Center Boulevard and assess
the cost of the improvements against the property in accordance with the City’s special
assessment policy. A Public Improvement/Special Assessment Agreement was drafted by the
City Attorney. The agreement requires PBK to pay for all construction, engineering and legal
costs associated with this project. The City Council approved the agreement at their December
1, 2008 meeting. The agreement was executed by all parties involved.
Analysis
The traffic signal and intersection improvements were constructed and completed in 2009. The
work completed under the contract was accepted and approved for final payment at the March
15, 2010 City Council meeting. A breakdown of the final costs associated with the project is as
follows:
Total Contract Payments 149,329.83$
Total Staff Salaries 5,186.23$
Consulting Engineering Services 52,900.00$
Mn/DOT Materials/Testing/Inspection 13,530.41$
Legal Ads 576.46$
Legal Fees 45.00$
Total Project Expenses 221,567.93$
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Subject: Special Assessment - Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements – Project 2009-2101
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The project cost will be 100% assessed to the LA Fitness Center Developer, PBK Investments
(7 & 41 LLC). The City has funds in place to finance the cost of the special assessment.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Brian Swanson, Controller
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 4g) Page 3
Subject: Special Assessment - Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements – Project 2009-2101
RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
AT W. 36TH STREET AND PARK CENTER BOULEVARD
IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,567.93
P.I.D. 06-028-24-32-0017
WHEREAS, PBK Investments (7 & 41 LLC and 7&41 Crossings Center Limited
Partnership), the Property Owners at 3555 State Highway 100 petitioned the City of St. Louis
Park for Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements at W. 36th Street and Park Center
Boulevard (City Project No. 2009-2101); and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner agreed to have one hundred percent (100%) of the cost
of the above improvements assessed against the property in accordance with the City’s special
assessment policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park approved a Public
Improvement and Special Assessment Agreement (City Contract No. 50-09) with the Property
Owners on December 2, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right of
notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner has agreed to pay the City for the total cost of the
above improvements through a special assessment over a eight (8) year period at the interest rate
of 5.85 %.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The total cost for the Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements at W. 36th Street and
Park Center Boulevard. (City Project No. 2009-2101) is accepted at $221,567.93.
2. The amount of $221,567.93 is certified as a special assessment against the property located at
3555 State Highway 100. The special assessment shall be payable in eight (8) equal annual
installments, together with interest on the unpaid balance calculated at 5.85% per annum.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item #: 4h
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 December 18, 2010 through December
29, 2010.
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
12/28/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:56:17R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
1Page -Council Check Summary
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
36.29PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
158.12TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
194.41
320.63PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYACTION FLEET INC
320.63
1,397.45WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESADVANCED ENGINEERING & ENVIRON
1,397.45
10,121.06PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESAIM ELECTRONICS
10,121.06
14,968.50GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS
14,968.50
65.47POLICE G & A TELEPHONEAMERICAN MESSAGING
65.47
653.63PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS
653.63
137.56PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
89.54PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
61.52ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
150.41VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
73.46WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
73.45SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
12.23STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
598.17
277.88INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
277.88
141.52-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSANDERSON'S MAPLE SYRUP INC
2,200.02WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,058.50
310.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAPPRAISAL INSTITUTE
310.00
168.09ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
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Subject: Vendor Claims
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
168.09
167.45OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESASPEN MILLS
167.45
31.99COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEAT&T
31.99
200.00POLICE G & A TRAININGATOM
200.00
288.64VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEATOMIC RECYCLING
288.64
246.44PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAUTO PLUS
246.44
1,257.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
1,257.00
65.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMOBILE SERVICE
65.79
2,243.12PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESBARTLEY SALES CO
2,243.12
40.40WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
40.40
1,400.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A RENTAL BUILDINGSBELT LINE PROPERTIES INC
1,400.00
124.00ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBIRNO, RICK
124.00
164.09WEED CONTROL WEED CUTTINGBLAESER PROPERTIES LLC
164.09
4,950.70WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBLOOMINGTON, CITY OF
4,950.70
2,733.50ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBOLTON & MENK INC
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Page 3
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,733.50
125.77OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
125.77
867.34PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
867.34
12,377.90GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
12,377.90
44.14-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSBRENNAN INDUSTRIES
686.14WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
642.00
2,126.54FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
413.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
78.29WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
106.38NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
4,429.62WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
183.34REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
138.92SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
7,476.09
12,631.89FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
5,873.16ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
18,505.05
81.57GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
81.57
45.09-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
119.81ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
97.79ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
26.32HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
81.76HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
450.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
219.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
99.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
59.95COMM & MARKETING G & A TELEPHONE
193.17IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.60ASSESSING BUDGET POSTAGE
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Page 4
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
51.30FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
34.87FINANCE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
22.51GENERAL INFORMATION POSTAGE
9.74GENERAL INFORMATION MEETING EXPENSE
518.24POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
27.87POLICE G & A TRAINING
806.87SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30.29COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
193.06E BYRNE JAG 2009-10 MEETING EXPENSE
42.91OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
2.56OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
810.00OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
126.40OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
150.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
355.00OPERATIONSTRAINING
127.10PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
110.89-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
19.26ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
5.33ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
4.70SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
239.05HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.00TENNISSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
16.71ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
158.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
334.20WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
967.70WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
445.54WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
33.21TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
2.91-SOLID WASTE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
45.28SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
6,809.21
150.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSCLASSIC GLASS & MIRROR
150.00
681.30CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESCOCA-COLA BOTTLING CO
681.30
193.80INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOLBORN, CHRISTINE
193.80
8,209.09EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP S
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
8,209.09
365.46INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS
365.46
2,525.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDICONTRACTING SOLUTIONS INC
2,525.00
21.00DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC
21.00
536.38VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSCUMMINS NPOWER LLC
536.38
88.00INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSESDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
88.00
747.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET UNREALIZED REVENUEDONOVON, KELLY MAE
747.00
417.42PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
5,167.58GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,585.00
121.34PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG
121.34
1,470.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESEMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC
1,470.00
978.85PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
978.85
10,568.70OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC
10,568.70
211.26NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFLORY, MATT
211.26
10.30-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFORMS & SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA
160.18POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
149.88
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
50.58WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESFULL SPRING STUDIO LLC
50.58
280.90GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGLASS DOCTOR
280.90
110,732.90CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIGLOBAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS I
110,732.90
4,329.74EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S LONG TERM CARE INSURGLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS
4,329.74
581.83WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
581.83
220.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGRAFIX SHOPPE
220.00ACCIDENT REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
440.00
163.95GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
81.18PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
245.13
2,691.00WIRING REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGRANITE LEDGE ELECTRICAL CONTR
2,691.00
1,433.50WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
1,433.50
8,520.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHEALTHPARTNERS
8,520.00
1,211.25EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHEALTHSOURCE SOLUTIONS LLC
1,211.25
150.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
150.00
2,240.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
800.00OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,296.00
8,487.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY SENTENCING TO
4,487.20MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
16,974.40
1,975.29POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF
1,975.29
40,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
40,000.00
1,400.00POLICE G & A TRAININGHENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1,400.00
350.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHEYDT, PATRICIA
350.00
4,163.45SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC
4,163.45
60.78PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
60.78
81.50ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHOPPE, MARK
81.50
162.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHORNER, WARREN
162.50
325.32GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESHOTSY EQUIPMENT OF MN
325.32
125.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JESSICA
125.00
79.86PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
79.86
175.66HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIESIDENTISYS
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1,089.31PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINDELCO
1,089.31
725.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEINFRARED CONSULTING SERVICES I
725.00
117.49-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSINTERLINE CASH SYSTEMS INC
1,826.49ORGANIZED REC G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,709.00
195.72PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINVER GROVE FORD
4,537.27GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,732.99
50.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSIPMA - MINNESOTA CHAPTER ADMIN
50.00
817.12EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONJASMER, JERRY
817.12
1,954.48OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLSJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC
1,954.48
7.97WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S HARDWARE
75.31STORM WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
83.28
300.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEJM CONSULTING LTD
300.00
1,556.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONJOHNSON, CARRIE LEA
1,556.00
910.00INSPECTIONS G & A PUBLIC SANITARY FACILITIESJOPPA LANE APTS
910.00
64.95INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSESJOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION
64.95
121.34WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY
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121.34
588.61PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYKATH FUEL OIL SERVICE
588.61
28.96NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKURZEKA, LOUISE
28.96
19.47PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESLAKES GAS CO
19.47
593.93WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLARSON PROPERTIES LLC
593.93
90.43PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLAWSON PRODUCTS INC
112.11GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
202.54
1,813.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
94,277.75UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSES
2,131.30UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
98,222.05
232.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLENTNER, LAURA
232.00
65.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALLIBERTY COMFORT SYSTEMS
65.00
1,248.42PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
1,248.42
60.07POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESLOFFLER COMPANIES
60.07
2,924.27ACCIDENT REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMAACO AUTO PAINTING
2,924.27
150.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGMAAPT
150.00
103,877.52PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
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103,877.52
12,000.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC
12,000.00
110.79WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEMASKO, MARSHALL
110.79
45.14FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMENARDS
50.21PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
68.23WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
713.57WESTWOOD G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
877.15
908.77OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMES - MIDAM
133.26OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,042.03
300.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMETRO CHIEF FIRE OFFICERS ASSN
300.00
207.53OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSMETRO FIRE INC
207.53
1,500.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
250.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSES
1,650.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,400.00
350.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMEYER, HARVEY
350.00
76.84WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
76.84
580.62WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
580.62
2,990.33OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO
2,990.33
1,280.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
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1,280.00
220.99SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIESMIDWEST VENDING INC
220.99
111.00ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC REALTOR
111.00
324.00PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
324.00
450.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSESMINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH
450.00
130.00INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSESMINNESOTA MULTI-HOUSING ASSOC
130.00
185.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA STATE FIRE CHIEFS AS
185.00
239.63GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMINT CONDITION DETAILING
239.63
79.62PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMINVALCO INC
79.62
7.65PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INC
7.65
726.11PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
726.11
475.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNAFA INC
475.00
71.71ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
2,065.23PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
8.72WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.15BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
106.31GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
339.86GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
2,611.98
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75.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNCEMSC
75.00
104.47ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
148.64HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONE
913.02RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
97.47ASSESSING G & A TELEPHONE
148.86FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
339.84EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
840.54POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
387.94OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
97.47INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE
291.61ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
479.52PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
142.20PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
257.07ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
342.61PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
102.81ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
332.32WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
51.17REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
98.59VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
396.45WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
207.33SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
17.64SOLID WASTE G&A TELEPHONE
5,797.57
2,535.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSNORTH STAR ART GLASS INC
2,535.00
145.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNORTH STAR CHAPTER APPRAISAL I
145.00
50.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNORTHSTAR CHAPTER
50.00
3,000.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICENORTHWESTERN DOOR CO
3,000.00
100.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOBERSTAR, KATIE
100.00
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101.50WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAROESTREICH, MARK
101.50
54.58ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
50.89HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
6.38ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
145.56FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
48.12GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
60.53POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
25.03OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
14.29INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
14.68-PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
30.86ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
11.07HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
432.63
94.96PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
139.97VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
234.93
48.09PORTABLE TOILETS/FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
85.50OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
133.59
165.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPAPP, MELISSA
165.00
15,928.44WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES
15,928.44
2,499.98NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARK THEATER COMPANY
2,499.98
1,280.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONPARKER, JON
1,280.00
334.82OUTREACHOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
334.82
36,350.00PERSPECTIVESOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPERSPECTIVES INC.
36,350.00
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10.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPETTY CASH
110.00ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONE
59.20ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
3.15HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.88HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
58.04POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
3.50ASSESSING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
36.49INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
44.00INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
2.75PUBLIC WORKS G & A POSTAGE
7.50PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
13.99SAFETY SERVICES MEETING EXPENSE
32.96PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
3.19PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
13.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
19.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LICENSES
4.79SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.57ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
4.27BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
13.93VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
28.50VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES
8.89WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.00SEWER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
8.00SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS EXTRA REFUSE STICKER REVENUE
8.52SOLID WASTE RECYCLING GRANT OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
549.12
48.41WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPETTY CASH - WWNC
11.15HALLOWEEN PARTY OFFICE SUPPLIES
38.92HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
98.48
660.75INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPOLK, MARLA
660.75
831.79PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
831.79
197.66JUNIOR NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIESPOPE, DREW
197.66
214.93WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
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214.93SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
214.92SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
214.92STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
859.70
262.70PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPRAIRIE LAWN & GARDEN
262.70
3,745.97TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEPRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE
15,991.71TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
19,737.68
1,787.52WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
390.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,177.52
994.12GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYPWF SOLUTIONS INC
994.12
2,962.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQ3 CONTRACTING
2,962.50
35.62PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
113.74VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
149.36
25.75POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESQUILL CORP
22.46POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
42.80SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
91.01
882.50PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESQUIRING EXCAVATING LLC
882.50
761.23COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEQWEST
761.23
35.81WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING
35.80SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
35.80SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
35.80STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
143.21
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143.95ENGINEERING G & A CLOTHING AND TOOL ALLOWANCERED WING SHOE STORE
143.95
480.94OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESRELIABLE FIRE PROTECTION
480.94
487.51PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESRHOMAR INDUSTRIES INC
487.51
196.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRUDDY, WILLIAM
196.00
267.53PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYRUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT CO
267.53
26,192.06WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSA-AG INC
26,192.06
229.54GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESAFELITE AUTO GLASS
229.54
228.90GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC
228.90
900.38EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONSANBORN, SARAH
900.38
100.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHMIDT, KELLIE
100.00
201.99PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHOEBEN'S WINDOW CLEANING SER
201.99
1,315.20FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHRAMM, HOLLY
1,315.20
44,695.07PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH
1,870.58SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
308.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
46,873.65
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219.56WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHAW/STEWART LUMBER CO
219.56
3,331.70PLUMBING MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC
3,331.70
84.41-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSOUTHERN ALUMINUM
1,312.16ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,227.75
1,670.53ORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
8,801.36PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
974.25PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,513.29CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
17,959.43
103.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY
103.00
1,797.63POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
29.99-ERU OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
441.15PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
2,208.79
84.00ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARSTROTH, NANCY
84.00
66.99PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN GM PARTS
66.99
902.03PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE
902.03
35.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSULLIVAN, NICK
35.00
257.40ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
257.40
37,138.64SUNSET RIDGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSUNSET RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSN
37,138.64
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418.34GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESUPERIOR FORD
418.34
635.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTADDIKEN, DAVID
635.00
5.16ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
5.16
144.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTHOMPSON, HOLLY
144.00
308.00ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
308.00
2,917.69GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETOWMASTER
2,917.69
16.79-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTRI STATE BOBCAT
1,753.13TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,736.34
38.48PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESTWIN CITY HARDWARE
1,870.34PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
1,908.82
60.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATTWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
60.00
135.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAININGUFI
135.00
769.50COP SHOP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUHL CO INC
769.50
2,452.78TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEUPPER CUT TREE SERVICE
2,452.78
49.89HUMAN RESOURCES CITEVAIL, LORI
49.89
13,724.68CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIVALLEY PAVING INC
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13,724.68
3,715.50WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC
3,715.50
24.96WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
24.96
961.61EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONVOELKER, STACY M
961.61
4.01PARK MAINTENANCE G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGESWASTE TECHNOLOGY INC
336.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
340.01
223.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEWATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC
223.00
509.36CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
509.36
65.76HUMAN RESOURCES MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARWEGNER-KOENSE, TRICIA
65.76
1,285.22EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONWEIGEL, GREG
1,285.22
80.29HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIESWEST PAYMENT CENTER
80.29
536.06SPECIAL PROJECTS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESWHEELER HARDWARE
536.06
28.59PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYWHEELER'S AUTOBODY SUPPLY
28.59
515.29SPECIAL PROJECTS BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWOLNEY ELECTRIC LLC
515.29
192.38WARMING HOUSES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWRAP CITY GRAPHICS
32.06WESTWOOD G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
224.44
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804.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESWSB ASSOC INC
804.00
20.79OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
437.28-PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,485.13PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
25.29BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
48.19WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
65.23GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
21,634.73WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,746.96REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,901.74SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,525.14STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
30,015.92
726.56PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYZIEGLER INC
5,438.87BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
6,165.43
46.70HUMAN RESOURCES CITEZIMMERMAN, JEAN
46.70
80.38ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESZIP PRINTING
80.38
43.48WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSZUEHLKE, JOSH
43.48
Report Totals 888,079.00
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Agenda Item #: 4i
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
December 8, 2010 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Andrew Ford (youth member)
Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer,
Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Shapiro
STAFF PRESENT: Gary Morrison, Kevin Locke, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Robertson moved approval of the minutes of September 15, 2010; October
6, 2010; October 20, 2010; and November 17, 2010. Commissioner Morris seconded the
motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Carper arrived at 6:10).
3. Hearings
A. Namakan Properties Registered Land Survey (RLS)
Location: 8225 State Highway 7
Applicant: Namakan Properties, LLC
Case No.: 10-30-S
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He
explained that the RLS is proposed to divide property owned by MnDOT into two
parcels, and combine one of the MnDOT properties with the Namakan property located at
8225 State Highway 7. Namakan Properties would like to purchase some of the excess
MnDOT right-of-way land to expand their parking lot in order to lease the remaining
tenant space in their building. City approval of the RLS is the final governmental
approved required to make this happen.
Chair Person asked if the cul-de-sac was a city street.
Mr. Morrison responded that the cul-de-sac is a service road which is plowed by the City.
It is shown to be located on the 100 ft. easement that is in favor of MnDOT.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said the request is very straightforward and she had no
additional comments.
Commissioner Kramer said he was in favor of the request, saying he empathized with the
owner’s vacant tenant space issue, especially due to insufficient parking, as it is a tough
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market. He said anything that can be done to help a business in St. Louis Park be
successful, especially something as simple as this request, is a good thing.
Chair Person opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the
Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion to recommend approval of the
Namakan Properties Registered Land Survey, subject to conditions included by staff.
Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of
6-0.
4. Other Business
Commissioner Morris noted two upcoming meetings. MnDOT will hold a public
information meeting on Dec. 9th to outline the various designs to improve the traffic,
safety and operation of Highway 100 between Highway 7 and County Road 5 in St. Louis
Park. A public open house regarding the MN&S Freight Rail Study will be held on
Dec. 16th.
Commissioner Carper and Kevin Locke, Community Development Director, spoke about
the joint meeting of the City Council and School Board held on November 29th regarding
Freight Rail Studies. Mr. Locke said it was a study session including presentations by
Hennepin County’s rail consultants, and not an open house or public hearing. He said
the City Council will discuss Freight Rail at their Dec. 13th study session. The open
house on the 16th concerns the MN&S Freight Rail Study. Presentations and reports
from the November 29th meeting will be available at www.hennepin.us/freightrail.
Additional information on the MN&S Freight Rail Study can be found at
www.mnsrailstudy.org. The study session is also available on cable tv and webcast.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison stated there will be a Ward 2 neighborhood meeting
with Councilmember, Anne Mavity, at the Wolfe Park pavilion Dec. 11,
9 – 10:30 a.m. to discuss freight rail issues.
5. Communications
Mr. Locke spoke about the agenda items for the upcoming Planning Commission meeting
of December 8th: Review of Hardcoat TIF Plan for Comp Plan conformance;
Preliminary/Final Plat for Fire Station No.1; Vacation of right-of-way for Fire Station
No. 1; and Conditional Use Permits for Fire Stations No. 1 and 2.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells, Administrative Secretary
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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 Boards and Commissions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners as city representatives to their respective
commissions with terms as follows:
Name Commission Term Expiration
Ryan Burt Board of Zoning Appeals 12/31/2013
Paul Roberts Board of Zoning Appeals 12/31/2013
David Lee Fire Civil Service Commission 12/31/2013
George Hagemann Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Kirk Hawkinson Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Sam Flumerfelt (youth) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 8/31/2011
Lynne Carper Planning Commission 12/31/2013
Dennis Morris Planning Commission 12/31/2013
Andrew Ford (youth) Planning Commission 8/31/2011
James Smith Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Hans Widmer Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Matt Flory Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Jason Kley Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Rick Dworsky Telecommunications Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Dale Hartman Telecommunications Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
Toby Keeler Telecommunications Advisory Commission 12/31/2013
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to reappoint the Commissioners listed above to serve another term to their
respective Commissions?
BACKGROUND:
The terms of the regular Commissioners listed above expire on December 31, 2010. Staff liaisons
have been consulted and these Commissioners have indicated they wish to be reappointed to a new
three year term. Youth commissioners serve a one year school term expiring August 31 each year.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Appointing diverse citizen representatives who volunteer as commissioners to the various Boards
and Commissions assures St. Louis Park is consistent with the Council’s Strategic Direction of
being a connected and engaged community.
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
Agenda Item #: 5b
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:
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission 2011 Appointments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution ratifying reappointments of Jim DeLambert as Commissioner, Justin Riss
as Alternate Commissioner to the Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC);
and Laura Adler as a member to the BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, to serve terms
beginning February 1, 2011 and ending on January 31, 2014.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Each member city is entitled to appoint one Commissioner, one Alternate Commissioner, and one
member to the Technical Advisory Committee of the BCWMC. Does Council wish to appoint the
commissioners as recommended?
BACKGROUND:
The City of St. Louis Park is partially located in the Bassett Creek Watershed. The BCWMC was
established by a Joint Powers Agreement authorized under Minnesota State Statues to oversee and
coordinate the management of surface water between the nine member cities which include Crystal,
Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and
St. Louis Park.
Commissioner Jim DeLambert and Alternate Commissioner Justin Riss have both agreed to
reappointment as members to the BCWMC for another three year term to expire January 31, 2014.
Laura Adler, Engineer Program Coordinator, has also agreed to reappointment as a member to the
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the BCWMC. The TAC members participate and provide
input on issues before the Commission, but do not have voting privileges.
The Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission requires committee appointments to be
approved by Resolution.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Each member city is required to contribute each year to the BCWMC general fund. The city’s
assessment of costs associated with the BCWMC fiscal year 2010 was $15,472 and in 2011 the
assessment of costs is $16,541.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The mission of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission is to control flooding and to
maintain and enhance the quality of the surface and ground water resources in the watershed. The
BCWMC’s mission compliments the St. Louis Park Strategic Directions in regards to educating staff
and public on environmental consciousness, stewardship and best practices.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission 2011 Appointments
RESOLUTION NO. 11-________
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JIM DELAMBERT, COMMISSIONER
AND JUSTIN RISS, ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION;
AND LAURA ADLER, MEMBER TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is partially located in the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission area and is required under state law to manage its storm water runoff; and
WHEREAS, the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission has been organized
under Minnesota State Statutes to manage the storm waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the
water management area; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has adopted a Joint Powers Agreement joining the
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, that the City of St. Louis
Park:
1. Appoint Jim DeLambert as Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission to a three (3) year term beginning February 1, 2011 and expiring January 31,
2014.
2. Appoint Justin Riss as the Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission to a three (3) year term beginning February 1, 2011 and expiring
January 31, 2014.
3. Appoint Laura Adler as technical advisor member to the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission Technical Advisor Committee to a three (3) year term beginning
February 1, 2011 and expiring January 31, 2014.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall, within 30 days of its adoption, file
a certified copy of this resolution with the Secretary of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Fire Stations #1 and #2 – Street Vacation, Conditional Use Permits, and Plat.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to close public hearing on street vacation. Motion to adopt Ordinance & Resolutions as follows:
• Approve First Reading of Ordinance Vacating a portion of Oxford Street, and setting the
Second Reading of the proposed Ordinance for January 18, 2011.
• Approve Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit for Excavation and Fill, Fire Station
#1, 3750 Wooddale Ave.
• Approve Resolution for Preliminary & Final Plat with Subdivision Variance, Fire Station #1.
• Approve Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit for Excavation and Fill, Fire Station #2
& Northside Park, 2262 Louisiana Ave.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to approve the proposed actions to allow for the reconstruction of the
City’s two fire stations?
BACKGROUND:
Following several years of planning and design for the fire station reconstruction process, City
Council directed staff on November 15, 2010 to move forward with the construction documents
phase of design and to submit applications for the necessary Planning & Zoning approvals.
Requested approvals for Fire Station, #1, located at 3750 Wooddale Ave. S.:
• Vacation of a portion of Oxford Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Excavation and Fill
• Preliminary and Final Plat with a Subdivision Variance
Requested approvals for Fire Station #2 and Northside Park, located at 2262 Louisiana Ave. S.:
• Conditional Use Permit for Excavation and Fill
The street vacation request is for a portion of the Oxford Street right-of-way and would allow for
the right-of-way to follow the street design and allow excess right-of-way to be used for a public
parking area. Each fire station site will be re-graded; the total volume of grading at each site
exceeds 400 cubic yards, necessitating a Conditional Use Permit for fill. Platting the property at
Fire Station #1 will combine the existing site with three adjacent properties purchased for the fire
station expansion.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Conditional Use Permits and
Plat at its December 15, 2010 meeting. There was no one present to speak. The Commission
recommended approval.
Neighborhood and Public Process
There have been four community meetings on rebuilding the fire stations, held between May and
November 2010. Community support for keeping the fire stations in the existing locations is
very strong. Those attending the meetings have been primarily residents that live very near the
stations. The city staff and consultant team have used the input from these meetings to help
shape the design. Plans continue to be refined to better address neighbors’ comments.
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Fire Station #1 – CUP for Excavation and Fill, Preliminary and Final Plat, Vacation
Fire Station #1 is located at 3750 Wooddale Ave. S., adjacent to Center Park. To accommodate
the construction of the new fire station, the City purchased three adjacent single family homes.
Together with Center Park and the single family home sites, the total site area for Fire Station #1
is approximately 2.82 acres. Center Park remains as-is under the proposed plans. Prior to
moving to the renovated Municipal Service Center, the Utility Division had been located in the
basement of Fire Station #1. The new Fire Station construction limits extend approximately to
the location of the existing Utility Division parking lot.
The site slopes slightly from south to north. Through the use of minor topographical changes on
the south side of the site, the building’s height is minimized and important utility structures, such
as the building’s emergency generator, are fully screened using the building and an adjacent
retaining wall. The grading plan is attached for review.
Wooddale Ave. S. terminates in a cul-de-sac adjacent to the site. The only other user of the cul-
de-sac is Aldersgate Methodist Church. The fire station site plan has taken into account potential
future changes (over a 15-40 year time horizon) to Wooddale Ave. S., should modifications be
necessary to accommodate future traffic volumes. Also discussed has been the status of Oxford
St., currently an east-bound one-way street from Zarthan Ave. S. to Oxford St.. Discussion of
whether Oxford St. should become a two-way street is on-going; the Fire Department has
reviewed the proposed site plan and indicated that it will be able to serve the needs of the
community with Oxford St. as a one-way or a two-way street.
Project Description – Fire Station #1
The proposed plans are in conformance with all applicable Zoning Ordinance regulations. The
use for the site, classified as “Police/Fire Station” in the Zoning Ordinance, is “permitted with
conditions.” Details regarding the building and site are as follows:
Architectural Design: The plans call for a structure that meets the Zoning Ordinance
requirements for Class I materials through the use of brick, glass, and stone. Elevations
depicting the proposed building are attached for review.
Utilities: All utilities are proposed to be located below grade, as required by the Zoning
Ordinance.
Stormwater: The plan calls for underground stormwater storage and infiltration below the
station exit facing Wooddale Avenue. It also includes a rain garden west of the Oxford St.
parking lot. The stormwater requirements of the City are met; Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD) has also reviewed the plans and indicated that they will likely meet the
MCWD rules and standards. MCWD has also expressed interest in partnering with the City to
develop additional solutions that could exceed the standard requirements and serve as a
demonstration of best practices for future private development.
Setback Requirements: The northern half of the building is located in the POS zoning district;
the southern half in the R3 district. The POS and R3 setback requirement is 25 feet from any
residential property line; this requirement is met. The proposed parking areas maintain a five
foot setback from all property lines. The utility structures on the site, located in the R3 zoning
district, are set back more than the nine foot setback requirement.
Parking: Thirty-five parking spaces are required by the Zoning Ordinance, based on the highest
peak demand for the departmental meeting room. Other uses on the site are able to share
parking, due to substantially different peak parking demands. Forty-four off-street spaces are
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provided. Additional parking is available in temporarily designated areas on the site, including
areas of paved surface surrounding the building. On-street parking is also available on Oxford
St. and Wooddale Ave. S. Parking inside the building, used for emergency response vehicles, is
not included in the count.
The Fire Department also provided information related to typical parking demand at Fire Station
#1. The Fire Administration offices will have seven staff members working on an 8 to 4:30
schedule. During the regular shift for firefighters, Fire Station #1 will have five people
providing 24-7 emergency coverage. Then, during a major fire or other emergency, there is the
potential for 10-12 additional paid-on-call firefighters to respond to the station. During such a
situation, the maximum parking demand at Fire Station #1 would be for 24 spaces.
Landscaping: A complete landscape plan will be required prior to issuance of building permit.
The plans, attached, include a draft landscape plan. The current preliminary landscape plan calls
for the installation of 48 trees and 180 shrubs, exceeding the Zoning Ordinance requirement for
the installation of 30 trees and 180 shrubs.
Conditional Use Permit Analysis – Fire Station #1
The requested CUP for Fire Station #1 is for excavation and fill. The CUP is required because
excavation and fill will exceed 400 cubic yards of material. Approval of a CUP for excavation
and fill requires explanation and approval of the grading plans, haul routes, and other measures
to ensure the community that the earthwork will be done safely and without undue impacts on
the surrounding community.
Haul Route: The proposed haul route will utilize Wooddale Ave. S., Highway 7, and Highway
100, minimizing impacts to adjacent neighborhoods.
Total Fill / Excavation: It is estimated that there will be approximately 5,500 cubic yards of fill
and excavation, or approximately 460 truck loads.
Construction Timeline: Truck traffic will not be continual on the site. The period for excavation
and fill is expected to occur over the course of several months, between April 15th, 2011 and
September 1st, 2011. The final timing will be based on the timing of bid and contract approval
by the City Council.
Preliminary and Final Plat Analysis – Fire Station #1
As discussed above, the application for plat results from the need to combine the parcels to the
south with the existing fire station and park parcel. The plat at this station will replat 22 existing
lots originally part of the “Rearrangement of St. Louis Park.” The proposed plat is called “St.
Louis Park Fire Station 1” and will incorporate all of Center Park with the land serving Fire
Station #1. Center Park is currently made up of 11 underlying lots originally platted for single
family homes.
In addition to addressing the need to combine the parcels, the plat improves the legal designation
of an area of Wooddale Ave. S. that currently is located on the park/fire station parcel. This land
will be dedicated as right-of-way, based on the recommendations of the City Engineer.
Sidewalk: The Subdivision Ordinance requires the construction of sidewalks along all public
streets impacted by a proposed plat. The current proposal meets this requirement, resulting in
the proposed installation of new sidewalks along Oxford St., Goodrich Ave., Zarthan Ave. S.,
and the west side of Wooddale Ave. S. The new sidewalks are depicted on the attached exhibits.
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Tree replacement: A total of 447 caliper inches of significant trees are planned to be removed as
part of the development proposal. A total of 353 caliper inches are preserved. Currently
proposed are 132 caliper inches of new trees on the site. The remainder of the tree replacement
requirement will be paid to the Tree Replacement Fund.
Drainage and Utility Easements: The Subdivision Ordinance requires ten feet for drainage and
utility easements along public streets, and a five foot easement along any interior lot lines.
Drainage and utility easements are provided as required, with the exception of the Subdivision
Variance request below. Additionally, the Engineering Division has requested that the proposed
easements be extended to incorporate the entire portion of Oxford St. under consideration for a
Vacation. The easement in that location will allow for the placement of public and private
utilities based on the historical right-of-way area.
Subdivision Variance Request: Though the easements are generally provided as required by the
Subdivision Ordinance, the building is located too close to the property line at one point along
Wooddale Ave. S. to allow for a 10 foot easement. Subdivision variances are subject to different
requirements than variances granted under the Zoning Ordinance, including a difference in the
definition of “hardship;” for this reason, the findings required to grant approval are substantially
different than would be required for a zoning variance.
The request for a subdivision variance for the easement area meets the requirements outlined in
the Subdivision Ordinance. Without the subdivision variance, the City would be unable to
design the fire station such that it would effectively serve the public safety needs of the
community, depriving the fire station property of the reasonable use of the land. The granting of
the variance is not detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; ample
space remains available for drainage and utilities on and adjacent to the site. Due to the shape
and topography found on the site, the proposed building design could not move forward without
the subdivision variance. Finally, the proposed subdivision variance has been reviewed and
found to be compliant with the goals, purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Park Dedication / Trail Dedication: The proposed lot includes Center Park. Center Park was
developed in 1953 on land acquired from the State. The park offers ice skating in the winter
months and a new playground year-round. As noted, the proposal for Fire Station #1 does not
impact Center Park; facilities in the park will remain as-is. The installation of new sidewalks
surrounding the park and fire station site address the need for trail dedication.
Vacation Analysis – Fire Station #1
The proposed vacation of a portion of Oxford St. is attached for review. The vacation will
include 4,825 square feet of land. The right-of-way at the point where Oxford St. terminates at
Wooddale Avenue is approximately 103 feet wide, due to the street design at the intersection of
Oxford and Wooddale. Following the vacation, the right-of-way will be 60 feet wide. Oxford
Street, which is currently 30 feet wide, will remain unchanged. The vacation will have no
impact on utilities; and has been reviewed and found acceptable by the City Engineer. A
drainage and utility easement will be retained over the vacated portion of Oxford Street, should
additional utilities need to be installed there in the future.
Fire Station #2 – CUP for Excavation and Fill
Fire Station #2 is located at 2262 Louisiana Ave. S., adjacent to Northside Park. The fire station,
located immediately north of the Louisiana / Cedar Lake Road intersection, is impacted by the
amount of traffic passing through the intersection at peak traffic times. For this reason, the new
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fire station has been moved to the north. The new location will ensure that long traffic queues at
the intersection will not block emergency vehicles from exiting the fire station site.
The fire station site slopes steeply to the west from Louisiana Ave. S. For this reason,
construction of the new fire station will require large amounts of fill. The proposal changes the
orientation of the fire station to north-south, so fire trucks will be able to exit and enter the
station on-site rather than directly from Louisiana Ave. S. The orientation also minimizes
impacts to Northside Park.
As noted above, the park is undergoing a redesign concurrently with the fire station. Major
renovations have been planned for Northside Park for several years, but were delayed to allow
for coordination with the fire station redevelopment. Changes to the park include the complete
renovation of the existing ball fields, which will be located around a central area to allow for
improved access to restrooms and other amenities. The CUP for fill also includes Northside
Park, which will require minor amounts of excavation during the construction process.
Project Description – Fire Station #2
The proposed plans are in conformance with all applicable Zoning Ordinance regulations. The
use for the site, classified as “Police/Fire Station” in the Zoning Ordinance, is “permitted with
conditions.” Details regarding the building and site are as follows:
Architectural Design: The plans call for a structure that meets the Zoning Ordinance
requirements for Class I materials through the use of brick, glass, and stone.
Parking: The Zoning Ordinance requires 15 parking spaces, based on the highest peak demand
for parking. The requirement is based on a maximum of 5 staff members during shift change-
over, plus up to 10 additional paid-on-call firefighters during a fire or significant emergency
event. Twenty-three off-street spaces are provided, exceeding the requirement. Further parking
is available in a shared easement area to the north of the existing Walgreens building. Parking
provided for emergency vehicles inside the fire station is not included in the count.
Landscaping: A complete landscape plan is required prior to issuance of building permit. The
preliminary landscape plan calls for the installation of 28 trees and 121 shrubs, exceeding the
Zoning Ordinance requirement for 15 trees and 90 shrubs.
Tree Replacement: A total of 77 caliper inches of significant trees are planned to be removed as
part of the development proposal. The tree replacement requirement calls for the replacement of
all 77 caliper inches. Currently proposed are 77 caliper inches of new trees on the site, meeting
the requirement. It is also expected that additional trees will be added to the site plan for
Northside Park.
Stormwater: A large stormwater pond is proposed to the west of the fire station, meeting the
City and MCWD requirements for surface water management.
Utilities: The site plan calls for all utilities to be placed below grade, including all electrical,
telephone and cable services. The Fire Department has also reviewed the utility plans and
requested that an additional fire hydrant be added to the north side of the station, along an
existing water main that enters the building.
Conditional Use Permit Analysis – Fire Station #2
As is the case with Fire Station #1, a CUP is for excavation and fill is required for Fire Station #2
and Northside Park. The CUP is required because the amount of fill and excavation will exceed
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400 cubic yards. Approval of a CUP for excavation and fill requires explanation and approval of
the grading plans, haul routes, and other measures to ensure the community that the earthwork
will be done safely and without undue impacts on the surrounding community.
Haul Route: The proposed haul route will utilize Louisiana Ave. S. and I-394, minimizing
impacts to adjacent neighborhoods.
Total Fill / Excavation: It is estimated that there will be approximately 15,000 cubic yards of fill
and excavation, or approximately 1,250 truck loads. In contrast to Fire Station #1, a
substantially larger amount of fill will be brought onto the Fire Station #2 site.
Construction Timeline: As at Fire Station #1, truck traffic will not be continual on the site. The
period for excavation and fill is expected to occur over the course of several months, between
April 15th, 2011 and September 1st, 2011. The final timing will be based on the timing of bid and
contract approval by the City Council.
Summary:
The CUP, Preliminary/Final Plat with Subdivision Variance, and Vacation applications meet the
requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the other criteria of the City Code
applicable to the reconstruction of two existing fire stations. As noted above, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the applications on December 15, 2010; there was no one
present to speak. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The proposed actions relate to Zoning Ordinance requirements and do not require action by the
Council on the project budget for the actual construction or site work.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Council approval of the CUP, Plat, and Vacation requirements would constitute an additional
step in moving forward with previously identified Vision St. Louis Park Strategic Directions:
• Providing community meeting space in Fire Station #1 which helps the community become
more connected and engaged.
• Designing energy efficient buildings that meet or exceed the City’s green building policy
• Building an aesthetically pleasing building
Attachments: Resolution – Conditional Use Permit for Excavation/Fill – Fire Station #1
Resolution – Prelim/Final Plat with Subdivision Variance – Fire Station #1
Ordinance – Vacation of Oxford Street Right-of-Way – Fire Station #1
Resolution – Conditional Use Permit for Excavation/Fill – Fire Station #2
Location Maps
Preliminary and Final Plat Documents, Fire Station #1
Vacation Documents, Oxford Street
Site Plan and Related Documents, Fire Station #1
Site Plan and Related Documents, Fire Station #2
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 36-79 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT EXCAVATION AND FILL IN
EXCESS OF 400 CUBIC YARDS FOR PROPERTY ZONED POS PARKS
AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND R-3 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3750 WOODDALE AVENUE SOUTH
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. The City of St. Louis Park has made application to the City Council for a
Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-79 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the
purpose of excavation and fill in excess of 400 cubic yards within a POS Parks and Open Space
District and R-3 Two-Family Residential District located at 3750 Wooddale Avenue South for
the legal description as follows, to-wit:
Parcel A:
Lots 17 to 36 inclusive, together with that part of the adjoining vacated alley lying North of the
South line of Section 16, Township 117, Range 21, and between the extensions across said alley
of the East line of said Lot 17 and the West line of said Lot 36, Block 60, "Rearrangement Of St.
Louis Park", Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens Property - Certificate No. 404494
3750 Wooddale Avenue
Parcel B:
Lot 1, Block 61, "St. Louis Park", Hennepin County, Minnesota, EXCEPT that part of said lot
and block lying Easterly of a curve, concave to the East, having a radius of 48.00 feet. Said curve
begins at a point on the East line of said Lot 1, distant 59.00 feet Northwesterly from the
Southeast corner of said Lot 1, and passes through a point on the South line of said Lot 1 distant
28.00 feet Westerly from the Southeast corner of Lot 1.
Together with the vacated alley lying between the Northerly extensions of the East and West
boundary lines of said Lot 1.
Abstract Property
3764 Wooddale Avenue
Parcel C:
Lot 2, Block 61, St. Louis Park, together with the vacated alley lying between the Northerly
extensions of the East and West boundary lines of said Lot 2, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Abstract Property
5718 Goodrich Avenue
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Parcel D:
Lot 3, Block 61, St. Louis Park, together with one-half of vacated Yosemite Avenue and that part
of vacated alley lying between the Northerly extensions of the East and West boundary lines of
said Lot 3, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Abstract Property
5724 Goodrich Avenue
Parcel E:
That part of Oxford Street (formerly known as Summit Avenue) as dedicated in the plat of
REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota described as commencing at the northwest corner of Block 60 of said
REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees
01 minute 14 seconds East, along the north line of said Block 60, a distance of 200.00 feet to the
point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds
East a distance of 4.01 feet; thence northeasterly a distance of 140.79 feet along a non-tangential
curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 321.83 feet, a central angle of 25 degrees 03
minutes 57 seconds and a chord bearing of North 78 degrees 25 minutes 25 seconds East; thence
North 65 degrees 53 minutes 27 seconds East, tangent to said curve, a distance of 17.60 feet;
thence southeasterly a distance of 47.97 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the south,
having a radius of 37.10 feet and a central angle of 74 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds; thence
South 40 degrees 01 minute 37 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 29.39
feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 13.99 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the
northeast, having a radius of 406.54 feet and a central angle of 1 degree 58 minutes 17 seconds to
said north line of Block 60; thence North 89 degrees 01 minute 14 seconds West, along said
north line of Block 60 a distance of 224.62 feet to the point of beginning.
Abstract Property
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 10-31-CUP) and the effect of the proposed excavation and fill 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 and fill 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 and fill is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
and the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 10-31-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 and fill in excess of 400 cubic yards at the
location described is granted based on findings set forth above and subject to 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 Wooddale Avenue South to Highway 7 to Highway 100.
3. Hauling may occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the weekend and holidays.
4. All contractors are required to comply with state and local dust and noise ordinances.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee
of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval.
Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the
building or structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit.
Approval of a Building Permit, which may impose additional requirements.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 6a) Page 10
Subject: Fire Stations #1 and #2 – Vacation, Conditional Use Permits and Plat
RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
WITH VARIANCE FROM SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CENTER PARK
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. The City of St. Louis Park, owner and subdivider of the land proposed to be
platted as St. Louis Park Fire Station 1, has submitted an application for approval of preliminary
and final plat of said subdivision with variance from the subdivision ordinance for easements
(Section 26-154) in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. The proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects
consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, to-wit:
Parcel A:
Lots 17 to 36 inclusive, together with that part of the adjoining vacated alley lying North of the
South line of Section 16, Township 117, Range 21, and between the extensions across said alley
of the East line of said Lot 17 and the West line of said Lot 36, Block 60, "Rearrangement Of St
Louis Park", Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens Property - Certificate No. 404494
3750 Wooddale Avenue
Parcel B:
Lot 1, Block 61, "St. Louis Park", Hennepin County, Minnesota, EXCEPT that part of said lot
and block lying Easterly of a curve, concave to the East, having a radius of 48.00 feet. Said curve
begins at a point on the East line of said Lot 1, distant 59.00 feet Northwesterly from the
Southeast corner of said Lot 1, and passes through a point on the South line of said Lot 1 distant
28.00 feet Westerly from the Southeast corner of Lot 1.
Together with the vacated alley lying between the Northerly extensions of the East and West
boundary lines of said Lot 1.
Abstract Property
3764 Wooddale Avenue
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Parcel C:
Lot 2, Block 61, St. Louis Park, together with the vacated alley lying between the Northerly
extensions of the East and West boundary lines of said Lot 2, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Abstract Property
5718 Goodrich Avenue
Parcel D:
Lot 3, Block 61, St. Louis Park, together with one-half of vacated Yosemite Avenue and that part
of vacated alley lying between the Northerly extensions of the East and West boundary lines of
said Lot 3, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Abstract Property
5724 Goodrich Avenue
Parcel E:
That part of Oxford Street (formerly known as Summit Avenue) as dedicated in the plat of
REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota described as commencing at the northwest corner of Block 60 of said
REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees
01 minute 14 seconds East, along the north line of said Block 60, a distance of 200.00 feet to the
point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds
East a distance of 4.01 feet; thence northeasterly a distance of 140.79 feet along a non-tangential
curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 321.83 feet, a central angle of 25 degrees 03
minutes 57 seconds and a chord bearing of North 78 degrees 25 minutes 25 seconds East; thence
North 65 degrees 53 minutes 27 seconds East, tangent to said curve, a distance of 17.60 feet;
thence southeasterly a distance of 47.97 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the south,
having a radius of 37.10 feet and a central angle of 74 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds; thence
South 40 degrees 01 minute 37 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 29.39
feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 13.99 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the
northeast, having a radius of 406.54 feet and a central angle of 1 degree 58 minutes 17 seconds to
said north line of Block 60; thence North 89 degrees 01 minute 14 seconds West, along said
north line of Block 60 a distance of 224.62 feet to the point of beginning.
Abstract Property
4. There are special circumstances affecting the property such that the strict
application of the provisions of the subdivision ordinance would not allow the City to provide
essential public services, arising due to the need for a modern public safety building in this
location.
5. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated.
6. The variance is not contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Center Park is hereby approved and accepted
by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and
regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, provided,
however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and
Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following conditions:
a) A variance is approved under the Subdivision Ordinance to allow for a
drainage and utility easement of less than 10 feet along Wooddale Avenue
South.
b) Mylars for the plat of Center Park shall be provided to the Public Works
Department.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution to the
above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required
herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on
behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth in
Paragraph No. 1 above and the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled.
4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required under
Section 26-123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of
proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties
above described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without
further formality.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 6a) Page 13
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ORDINANCE NO._____-11
AN ORDINANCE VACATING STREET
Portion of Oxford Street at Oxford Street and Wooddale Avenue South
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all
property abutting upon both sides of the street proposed to be vacated has been duly filed. The
notice of said petition has been published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on December 23, 2010 and
the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the
street is not needed for public purposes, and that it is for the best interest of the public that said
street be vacated.
Section 2. The following described right-of-way of a portion of the street as now
dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated:
That part of Oxford Street (formerly known as Summit Avenue) as dedicated in the plat of
REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota described as commencing at the northwest corner of Block 60 of said
REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees
01 minute 14 seconds East, along the north line of said Block 60, a distance of 200.00 feet to the
point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 0 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds
East a distance of 4.01 feet; thence northeasterly a distance of 140.79 feet along a non-tangential
curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 321.83 feet, a central angle of 25 degrees 03
minutes 57 seconds and a chord bearing of North 78 degrees 25 minutes 25 seconds East; thence
North 65 degrees 53 minutes 27 seconds East, tangent to said curve, a distance of 17.60 feet;
thence southeasterly a distance of 47.97 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the south,
having a radius of 37.10 feet and a central angle of 74 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds; thence
South 40 degrees 01 minutes 37 seconds East, tangent to last described curve, a distance of 29.39
feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 13.99 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the
northeast, having a radius of 406.54 feet and a central angle of 1 degree 58 minutes 17 seconds to
said north line of Block 60; thence North 89 degrees 01 minute 14 seconds West, along said
north line of Block 60 a distance of 224.62 feet to the point of beginning.
reserving, however, to the City of St. Louis Park any and all easements that may exist in, over,
and across the described property for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and public utility
purposes.
Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in
the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
First Reading January 3, 2011
Second Reading January 18, 2011
Date of Publication January 27, 2011
Date Ordinance takes effect February 11, 2011
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Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 36-79 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT PLACEMENT OF FILL IN
EXCESS OF 400 CUBIC YARDS FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND POS PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2262 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 has made application to the City Council for a
Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-79 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the
purpose of placement of fill in excess of 400 cubic yards within a C-2 General Commercial
District and POS Parks and Open Space District located at 2262 Louisiana Avenue South for the
legal description as follows, to-wit:
Lots 7 and 8, “Home Addition to St. Louis Park”, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Together with:
The north 87.10 feet of that part lying east of the west 150.00 feet thereof of Lot 9,
“Home Addition to St. Louis Park”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 10-31-CUP) and the effect of the proposed placement of fill 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 placement of fill 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
placement of fill is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and
the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 10-31-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 placement of fill in excess of 400 cubic yards 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 Louisiana Avenue South to Interstate Highway 394.
3. Hauling may occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the weekend and holidays.
4. All contractors are required to comply with state and local dust and noise ordinances.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee
of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval.
Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the
building or structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit.
Approval of a Building Permit, which may impose additional requirements.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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R2 - Single Family Residential
R3 - Two Family Residential
R4 - Multi-Familiy Residential
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R2 - Single Family Residential
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Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 5 to the St. Louis Park City
Code concerning domestic partners, and to set second reading for January 18, 2011.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to adopt an Ordinance for a Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration
Program?
BACKGROUND:
In November, the Council discussed a voluntary registration program for domestic partners.
Council reviewed information about the program and an example of an ordinance from another
community. In Minnesota, the following cities have a registration program for domestic
partners: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Edina, Maplewood and Golden Valley.
Minutes from this meeting state: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to
forward this issue to the Human Rights Commission for consideration and have them make a
recommendation to the Council. It was also the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to
concurrently obtain a legal opinion on this issue.
Review by Human Rights Commission: The next regular meeting of the Human Rights
Commission (HRC) following Council’s request was December 21, 2010. At this meeting the
HRC reviewed the information from Council and a number of sample ordinances. Of the nine
members of HRC, six were present at the meeting for this discussion. All members present
except one strongly supported the ordinance at the local level. One commissioner stated that this
appears to be a state issue, not a local issue, and should be handled at that level.
A motion was approved to inform the Council that the HRC supports the City Council pursuing a
domestic partner voluntary registration program and the HRC would also like the Council to
consider sending a resolution to the State of Minnesota regarding this issue. Motion was
approved 4-1 and also one member abstained.
Comments from legal:
Council had several questions from the discussion at the study session. Below are the general
questions that were asked and the response from legal counsel.
Q: What if we pass this and then there is legislation that does not allow cities to do this?
A: State statute or federal regulations take precedence over local ordinance.
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Q: If St. Louis Park adopts this ordinance will we be in the middle of some type of
litigation either from those who registered or other source?
A: I don’t foresee this as an issue. It is not uncommon for our ordinances to be
trumped by legislation. If this happens, we just amend or repeal the ordinance.
Q: What are other comments you might have regarding this registration and
expectations from those who register?
A: The ordinance is largely symbolic. There can be someone who may think it gives
them more rights than it does. The ordinance has what amounts to a disclaimer,
but it could be overlooked.
Other Comments
Fees for program participation: This ordinance allows for domestic partners to be entitled to the
same family fee, family membership or family registration if the City of St. Louis Park offers
such type of fee.
Impact on St. Louis Park Employees: Some organizations have a statement in their ordinance
about use of sick leave for domestic partners. All of our employee groups with the exception of
firefighters have flex leave. Flex leave is not restricted in its use and a domestic partner
registration has no impact on our staff’s ability to use such leave. Some employees have a
“funeral leave bank” and if council is interested, that policy can be amended to include use for a
domestic partner and their family members. If the Council wishes, we can negotiate to also add
it to sections in our firefighter contract under sick and funeral leave.
Next steps
Based on Council direction, attached is a draft ordinance for a domestic partner voluntary
registration program. It was developed from reviewing other ordinances in Minnesota and
modified to fit St. Louis Park. The proposed fee covers staff time to process the registrations and
maintain records.
The proposed schedule for ordinance adoption is as follows:
o First Reading January 3, 2011 – regular agenda item
o Second Reading January 18, 2011 – consent item
o Published January 27, 2011
o Effective date February 11, 2011 (assuming the above timeframe is met)
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The proposed fees are set to cover administrative costs
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable
Attachments: Ordinance
Draft of the Registration, Change and Termination Forms
Prepared by: Nancy Deno Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Assisted by: Kris Luedke and Nancy Stroth, Administrative Services
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration Program
ORDINANCE NO. _____-11
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5 TO THE ST LOUIS PARK CITY
CODE CONCERNING DOMESTIC PARTNERS
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Chapter 5 of the City Code is hereby amended by adding the following sections:
5.01 Purpose.
The City of St. Louis Park authorizes and establishes a voluntary program of registration of
domestic partners. The domestic partnership registry is a means by which unmarried, committed
couples who reside or work in St. Louis Park and who share a life and home together may
document their relationship.
St. Louis Park’s Domestic Partnership ordinance is a City ordinance and does not create rights,
privileges, or responsibilities that are available to married couples under state or federal law.
The City of St. Louis Park cannot provide legal advice concerning domestic partnerships.
Applicants and registrants may wish to consult with an attorney for such advice including but not
limited to: wills, medical matters, finances and powers of attorney, children and dependents,
health care and employment benefits.
5.02 Definitions.
The following words and phrases used in this Code have the meanings given in this Section.
Domestic Partner. Any two adults who meet all the following:
1. Are not related by blood closer than permitted under marriage laws of the state.
2. Are not married.
3. Are competent to enter into a contract.
4. Are jointly responsible to each other for the necessities of life.
5. Are committed to one another to the same extent as married persons are to each other,
except for the traditional marital status and solemnities.
6. Do not have any other domestic partner(s).
7. Are both at least 18 years of age.
8. At least one of whom resides in St. Louis Park or is employed in St. Louis Park.
Domestic Partnership. The term “domestic partnership” shall include, upon production of
valid, government-issued documentation, in addition to domestic partnerships registered with the
City of St. Louis Park, and regardless of whether partners in either circumstance have sought
further registration with the City of St. Louis Park:
A. Any persons who have a currently-registered domestic partnership with a governmental
body pursuant to state, local or other law authorizing such registration. The term domestic
partnership shall be construed liberally to include unions, regardless of title, in which two
individuals are committed to one another as married persons are traditionally committed, except
for the traditional marital status.
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B. Marriages that would be legally recognized as a contract of lawful marriage in another
local, state or foreign jurisdiction, but for the operation of Minnesota law.
5.03 Registration of Domestic Partnerships.
A. The City Clerk shall accept an application in a form provided by the City to register
domestic partners who state in such application that they meet the definition of domestic
partners.
B. The City Clerk shall charge an application fee for the registration of domestic partners
and shall charge a fee for providing certified copies of registrations, amendments, or notices of
termination. The fees required by this Section shall be in the amount set forth in Appendix A of
this Code.
C. The City Clerk shall provide each domestic partner with a registration certificate. The
registration certificate shall not be issued prior to the third working day after the date of the
application.
D. This application and certificate may be used as evidence of the existence of a
domestic partner relationship.
E. The City Clerk shall keep a record of all registrations of domestic partnership,
amendments to registrations and notices of termination. The records shall be maintained so that
amendments and notices of termination are filed with the registration of domestic partnership to
which they pertain.
F. The application and amendments thereto, the registration certificate, and termination
notices shall constitute government data and will be subject to disclosure pursuant to the terms of
the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
5.04 Amendments.
The City Clerk may accept amendments for filing from persons who have domestic partnership
registrations on file, except amendments which would replace one of the registered partners with
another individual.
5.05 Termination of Domestic Partnership.
Domestic partnership registration terminates when the earliest of the following occurs:
1. One of the partners dies; or
2. Forty-five days after one partner sends the other partner a written notice of termination
and that he or she has terminated the partnership by filing a notice with the City Clerk.
Section 2. Chapter 5 of the St. Louis Park City Code is amended by adding Section 05.06 to
provide as follows:
5.06 Homestead designation. Eligibility for the designation of property as a homestead, the
application process and the verification process are set forth in State Statutes. In
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Subject: Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration Program
administering the state homestead statutes the City will not impose any additional
requirements on domestic partners.
5.07 If the City of St. Louis Park offers a family fee, family membership or family registration,
domestic partners are entitled to the same family fee, family membership or family
registration.
Section 4. Schedule A of the St. Louis Park City Code is amended by adding the following:
SECTION SUBSECTION PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE AMOUNT
5 05.03 Registration of domestic partners $50
Amendment to application $25
Termination of registration $25
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be deemed adopted and take effect fifteen days after its
publication.
ENACTED this ___ day of _____, 2011, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park.
Public Hearing/First Reading January 3, 2011
Second Reading January 18, 2011
Summary Ordinance Published January 27, 2011
Ordinance takes effect February 11, 2011
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council ________, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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Subject: Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration Program
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
REGISTRATION FEE: $50.00
We hereby apply to register as Domestic Partners (each initial).
______ ______ I have read and understand the terms and conditions of Chapter 5 of the St. Louis Park City Code
attached to this application.
______ ______ I affirm that we meet the definition of Domestic Partners and are eligible for registration.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
PRINT NAME:_____________________________________________________Date:
SIGNATURE:
PRINT NAME:_____________________________________________________Date:
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE: ______________________________________________________Zip______________________
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT (please check one) :
Reside in St. Louis Park or Work in St. Louis Park
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged and signed before me this _____ day of ___________________, 2011
by ________________________________ and _________________________________.
Applicant Name Applicant Name
________________________________________
Notary Seal Notary Public
The City of St. Louis Park authorizes and establishes a voluntary program of registration of domestic partners. The
domestic partnership registry is a means by which unmarried, committed couples who reside or work in St. Louis
Park and who share a life and home together may document their relationship. St. Louis Park’s Domestic
Partnership ordinance is a City ordinance and does not create rights, privileges, or responsibilities that are available
to married couples under state or federal law. The City of St. Louis Park cannot provide legal advice concerning
domestic partnerships. Applicants and registrants may wish to consult with an attorney for such advice including
but not limited to: wills, medical matters, finances and powers of attorney, children and dependents, health care and
employment benefits.
Mail application and registration fee to: City of St. Louis Park - City Clerk
5005 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Forms must be complete along with notarized signatures to process the application. Fee is required prior to
processing. Once process is complete, certification will be mailed to the address on this form. Please allow 10
working days for processing. Questions? Contact the City Clerk at 952-928-2840 or nstroth@stlouispark.org
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received _____________
Effective Date _____________
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Subject: Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration Program
AMENDMENT TO
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
PROCESSING FEE $25 (Not to be used to replace one of the registered partners with another individual)
PREVIOUS APPLICANT INFORMATION
PRINT NAME:
PRINT NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE: _____________________________________________________ ZIP:
Please indicate change under the terms and conditions of Chapter 5 of the City of St. Louis Park Ordinance:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________ Date:
SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________ Date:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged and signed before me this ______ day of ___________________, 2011
by ________________________________ and _________________________________.
Applicant Name Applicant Name
________________________________________
Notary Seal Notary Public
Mail form and $25 processing fee to: City of St. Louis Park - City Clerk
5005 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Forms must be complete along with notarized signatures prior to processing. Once process is complete, information
will be mailed to the address on this form. Please allow 10 working days for processing. Questions? Contact the
City Clerk at 952-928-2840 or nstroth@stlouispark.org
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received _____________
Effective Date _____________
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Subject: Domestic Partner Voluntary Registration Program
TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION AS A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
PROCESSING FEE $25
PRINT NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE: _____________________________________________________ ZIP:
I HEREBY TERMINATE MY REGISTRATION AS A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE.
Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged and signed before me this _____ day of ___________________, 2011
by ________________________________.
Applicant Name
________________________________________
Notary Seal Notary Public
Effective 45 days after completion of this document and filed with the City Clerk.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL BASED ON 5.05 (2) OF THIS TERMINATION BY
CERTIFIED MAIL:
PRINT NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE: __________________________________________________ ZIP:
5.05 Termination of Domestic Partnership.
Domestic partnership registration terminates when the earliest of the following occurs:
1. One of the partners dies; or
2. Forty-five days after one partner sends the other partner a written notice of termination
and that he or she has terminated the partnership by filing a notice with the City Clerk
Mail form and $25 processing fee to: City of St. Louis Park - City Clerk
5005 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Forms must be complete along with notarized signature prior to processing. Once process is complete, information
will be mailed to the address on this form. Effective 45 days after completion of this document and filed with the
City Clerk. Questions? Contact the City Clerk at 952)928-2840 or nstroth@stlouispark.org
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received _____________
Effective Date _____________
Meeting Date: January 3, 2011
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:
Designating 2011 Mayor Pro Tem.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution appointing a Mayor Pro Tem for 2011.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Who does the Council wish to appoint as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of St. Louis Park to serve
in that capacity until a duly elected successor assumes the office at the first regular City Council
meeting in 2012?
BACKGROUND:
Minnesota State Statute section 412.121 states that at the first meeting held each year the Council
shall choose an acting Mayor from the Councilmembers. The acting Mayor (Mayor Pro Tem)
shall perform the duties of Mayor in case of the Mayor’s disability, absence from the City, or in
the case of vacancy in the office of Mayor until a successor is appointed and qualified.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Subject: Designating 2011 Mayor Pro Tem
RESOLUTION NO. 11-_____
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ______________
TO THE OFFICE OF MAYOR PRO TEM
FOR THE YEAR 2011
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Section 412.121 requires cities to choose each year
an acting Mayor from the Council members; and
WHEREAS, the acting Mayor shall perform the duties of Mayor during the disability or
absence of the Mayor from the City or, in case of vacancy in the office of Mayor until a
successor has been appointed and qualifies; and
WHEREAS, the Council has carefully reviewed the qualifications of all Council
members and has considered the desires of the residents and the welfare of the City as a whole,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that
___________________ is hereby appointed Mayor Pro Tem of the City of St. Louis Park and
shall serve in that capacity until a duly elected successor assumes the office at the first regular
City Council meeting in 2012.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council January 3, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk