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MARCH 21, 2011
(Mayor Jacobs Out)
7:00 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Council Chambers
Discussion Items
1. 7:00 p.m. Community Input Schedule for Freight Rail Studies
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Girl Scout Brownie Troop 13193
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. St. Louis Park Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 13193 - Water Conservation Presentation
2b. Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Paul Steinhilber, Jim
Thompson, and John Altepeter
2c. Congressman Keith Ellison Presentation
2d. Acceptance of Monetary Donation from St. Louis Park Rotary for the Westwood Hills
Nature Center Climbing Feature
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes February 28, 2011
3b. City Council Meeting Minutes March 7, 2011
3c. Special Study Session Minutes March 7, 2011
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.)
5. Boards and Commissions – None
6. Public Hearings – None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items – None
9. Communication
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Meeting of March 21, 2011
Special Study Session and City Council Agenda
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Designate Friedges Landscaping, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the
reconstruction of the Northside Park project and authorize execution of a contract with
the firm in the amount of $711,170.93
4b. Adopt Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project
No. 20110090, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids
for the Dehumidification project in The Rec Center East Arena
4c. Adopt Resolution to approve St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing temporary
signs in the public right-of-way
4d. Approve Resolution approving disbursement of Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
(ERRP) funds to plan participants
4e. Accept a donation from the St. Louis Park Rotary in the amount of $15,000 for a new
climbing feature at Westwood Hills Nature Center
4f. Adopt Resolutions to recognize retirees Paul Steinhilber, Jim Thompson, and John
Altepeter for their years of service to the City of St. Louis Park
4g. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes February 9, 2011
4h. Approve for Filing of Vendor Claims
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Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 1
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Community Input Schedule for Freight Rail Studies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The purpose of the Study Session discussion is to discuss a schedule for community input and
Council action related to the freight rail studies.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
What are the community input steps the city should take regarding the freight rail studies
process?
PROPOSED COMMUNITY INPUT PROCESS FOR FREIGHT RAIL STUDIES:
At the March 14th City Council meeting, a proposed process and schedule for review, discussion
and community input on the SEH study of the MNS and Kenilworth routes was discussed.
Council Members expressed interest in holding “listening sessions” for the freight rail rerouting
issue, and completing the process by the end of May, including adopting an updated policy
position on the freight routing issue and providing input on the MNS EAW. Based on Council
direction staff has prepared the revised schedule which is attached. Details as to exact time, date
and location of the Community Meetings/Listening Sessions is yet to be determined. The
proposed schedule completes the city’s process before the earliest possible date for completion
of the MNS EAW comment period.
Criteria for a Future Decision
The challenge for the City moving forward will be on how to achieve its twin goals of
minimizing freight rail impacts in the community and supporting the successful implementation
of SWLRT. For LRT to proceed, a means of accommodating freight rail still needs to be found,
whether it is in St. Louis Park or elsewhere.
The goal is successful implementation of SW LRT with as little freight rail activity in St. Louis
Park as possible; and, complete and effective mitigation of any freight rail negative impacts.
Whatever freight route option ultimately chosen, a sound solution to the freight rail issue will
need to be:
• Physically viable
• Financially viable
• Acceptable to involved agencies
• In the best long term interest of St. Louis Park
• Timely
A successful timely solution will require the cooperation and consensus of many stakeholders
and agencies working together. The complexity of the issues and the dispersed responsibilities
and authority for decision making means multiple entities will need to be involved to implement
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Subject: Community Input Schedule for Freight Rail Studies
a solution. There is a reason why this issue is still left unresolved more than 10 years after it first
surfaced; this is not any easy problem to solve and trade-offs will inevitably need to be made.
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.
Attachments: Proposed Process and Schedule for Community Input
Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Community Input Schedule for Freight Rail Studies
A Proposed Process for Community Involvement
on Freight Rail Route Comparison
Tentative Dates
April 25th City Council
Study Session
Draft SEH Comparison Analysis
Freight Rail Routes Comparison report
provided in a written staff report.
Week of
April 25th
Community
Meetings/City
Council
Listening
Sessions
SEH Comparison Analysis,
Presentation by SEH, and then
opened up questions and comments.
May 9th City Council
Study Session
Freight Rail Update and Discussion
Debrief on community meetings and
general update and discussion.
May 16th City Council
Meeting
Public Hearing on freight rail routing
issue – a chance for anyone to make
comments directly to City Council. No
Council action.
May 23rd City Council
Study Session
Council Policy Discussion on freight
rail and MNS EAW.
May 31st
(Tuesday)
City Council
Meeting
Adopt Resolution updating freight rail
policy and approving comments for
submission on MNS EAW.
Meeting Date: March 21, 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:
St. Louis Park Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 13193 - Water Conservation Presentation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor Jeff Jacobs is asked to acknowledge the work of Brownie Troop 13193 in taking action
on issues of importance and introduce them to provide information on their Take Action Project
on Water Conservation.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 2b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Paul Steinhilber, Jim Thompson, and
John Altepeter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Read Resolution and present plaque to Fire Lieutenant Paul Steinhilber for 30 years of service to
the City of St. Louis Park. Read Resolutions for Parks and Recreation Field Supervisor Jim
Thompson (38 years) and Facilities Manager John Altepeter (22 years).
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
City policy states that employees who retire or resign in good standing with over 20 years of
service will be presented with a Resolution from the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council.
Fire Lieutenant Paul Steinhilber will be in attendance for the presentation at the beginning of the
meeting. The Mayor is asked to read the Resolution and present Paul with a plaque in
recognition of his years of service to the City.
Parks and Recreation Field Supervisor Jim Thompson and Facilities Manager John Altepeter
have declined to be in attendance for their recognition, so the Mayor is asked to read their
Resolutions for the record on camera.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolutions
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-___
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
PAUL STEINHILBER
WHEREAS, Paul Steinhilber began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park Fire
Department over 30 years ago on December 15, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Paul served as a Lieutenant on the Fire Department for ten of those years; and
WHEREAS, Paul represented the St. Louis Park Firefighters Local 993 as their President for
many years; and
WHEREAS, Paul served proudly in the United States Army in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Paul understood the importance of mentoring and teaching new firefighters;
and
WHEREAS, Paul and his chair have the ear of the Chief; and
WHEREAS, Paul has many fishing spots yet to try, and miles to travel with his loving wife;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this Resolution and public record, would like to thank Fire Lieutenant Paul
Steinhilber for his great contributions and 30 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis
Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 2b) Page 3
Subject: Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Steinhilber, Thompson, Altepeter
RESOLUTION NO. 11-___
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
JAMES THOMPSON
WHEREAS, Jim Thompson began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 38
years ago on February 5, 1973; and
WHEREAS, Jim is a life long resident of St Louis Park and a 1966 graduate of St Louis
Park High School (where he won an award for perfect attendance at John’s Pancake House); and
WHEREAS, Jim is proud of his numerous years of involvement in youth sports including
coaching hockey, baseball, and football, and his on-duty work of athletic field renovations; and
WHEREAS, after Jim was promoted to Field Supervisor in 2003 he became known as a
person who would listen to his staff and be a problem solver on projects; and
WHEREAS, Jim has been married for 30 years to his wife, Chris, has two sons, Matt and
Brad, and is a proud grandpa; and
WHEREAS, Jim will spend his retirement summers on Minnesota golf courses and his
retirement winters in Florida with family and friends;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this Resolution and public record, would like to thank Parks and Recreation
Field Supervisor Jim Thompson for his great contributions and 38 years of dedicated service to
the City of St. Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 2b) Page 4
Subject: Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Steinhilber, Thompson, Altepeter
RESOLUTION NO. 11-___
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
JOHN ALTEPETER
WHEREAS, John Altepeter began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 22
years ago on October 31, 1988; and
WHEREAS, early during John’s tenure, he transformed the Facilities Division from simply
custodial to a complete facilities operation, and was continuously striving to provide quality and
cost effective facility services; and
WHEREAS, John accepted the responsibilities of managing the maintenance activities of the
City’s newly created Special Service Districts beginning over ten years ago, developing a
positive working relationship with business owners; and
WHEREAS, John helped develop a recycled plastic traffic median bollard to replace
damaged concrete versions in the Service Districts, promoting environmentally sound use of
recycled products, being lighter and easier for City crews to install; and
WHEREAS, John recently completed his final and largest project for the City by providing
construction oversight of the Municipal Service Center renovation; and
WHEREAS, John will be enjoying more time vacationing in the Florida sun and spending
time with his family;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this Resolution and public record, would like to thank Facilities Manager
John Altepeter for his great contributions and 22 years of dedicated service to the City of St.
Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 2c
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:
Congressman Keith Ellison Presentation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor Jacobs is asked to introduce Congressman Keith Ellison, who will provide a presentation
to Council.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Congressman Keith Ellison will be in attendance to provide a legislative update and to talk with
Council about his work in Congress on behalf of the 5th Congressional District.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 2d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Acceptance of Monetary Donation from St. Louis Park Rotary for the Westwood Hills Nature
Center Climbing Feature.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation and Mark Oestreich, Manager of Westwood Hills
Nature Center, will be present to accept a donation in the amount of $15,000 ($5,000 from
Sunrise Rotary Club, $5,000 from the Noon Rotary Club, and $5,000 from the Rotary
Foundation of Rotary International). Brandon Oslund, Karen Atkinson, and Matt Shadow,
members of the St. Louis Park Rotary Clubs will be in attendance to present the check for a new
climbing feature at the Westwood Hills Nature Center. The donation will be officially accepted
by the City Council as a consent item following the presentation.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Is the proposed use of the funds acceptable to the City Council?
BACKGROUND:
State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is necessary in
order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the use of each
donation prior to it being expended.
The St. Louis Park Rotary is graciously donating an amount of $15,000. The donation is given
with the restriction that it be used to purchase a climbing feature at Westwood Hills Nature
Center. The climbing feature will be installed next to the playground equipment in Westwood
Hills Nature Center.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This donation will be used to support a rock climbing feature at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
The cost of the feature is $16,000. The City of St. Louis Park will pay the additional $1,000 as
well as the cost of the curb and the fill material around the structure out of the Park Improvement
Fund. This item is budgeted in the 2011 Capital Improvement Plan.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Collaboration with other organizations is related to the results of Vision St. Louis Park and one
of the adopted Strategic Directions that “St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and
engaged community”.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia
Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Community Development (Mr.
Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Director of Parks & Recreation (Ms.
Walsh), Fire Chief (Mr. Stemmer), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Planner (Mr. Fulton),
Environmental Coordinator (Mr. Vaughan), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and
Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Kathy Schoenbauer (Schoenbauer Consulting, LLC), Jeff Schoenbauer (Schoenbauer
Consulting, LLC), Mike Gould (Silver Crest Properties), David Gevers (E. J. Plesko &
Associates), Bob Bistry (HOK Architects), Andy Plesko (E. J. Plesko & Associates), Mike Clark
(DLR Group KKE), and Brian Hook (Kraus-Anderson).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – March 7 & March 14, 2011
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed special study session agenda for March 7th and the
proposed study session agenda for March 14th. He stated that the special study session on March
7th is intended to be a follow-up discussion regarding Highway 100.
2. Park Summit Apartment Proposal – Project Overview
Mr. Locke presented the staff report and introduced Mr. Mike Gould of Silver Crest Properties.
Mr. Gould stated that he believes the revised plans for the site will tie in well with the Parkshores
Senior Apartments as well as the assisted living building. He then introduced David Gevers (E.
J. Plesko & Associates), Bob Bistry (HOK Architects), Andy Plesko and Sarah Weissman (E. J.
Plesko & Associates).
Mr. Gevers, Director of Development for E. J. Plesko & Associates, provided historical
information regarding E. J. Plesko & Associates, stating that the company specializes in the
development and management of shopping centers, senior housing, and multi-family housing.
He explained that the current site was originally going to be senior condos, but this concept does
not work well in today’s market and it is proposed to construct a 12-story market rate rental
building with 192 units. He stated that there is a need for this type of housing for people who do
not want home ownership and who are not ready to move into an independent or assisted living
type of facility.
Mr. Bistry, HOK Architects, presented an architectural rendering of the site and discussed the
importance of meeting the goals of the community, including making 36th Street a more livable,
walkable community, reinforcing the City’s public art commitment, and providing a suburban
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natural setting with connectivity to the park and trail system. He also presented draft
architectural drawings of the site and discussed potential building materials and use of
sustainable material. He added that the value of the project is projected to be $30 million. He
noted that the mix of unit sizes is based on market analysis and the building will include one and
two bedroom units with an average size of 930 square feet.
Mr. Gevers stated that it is anticipated that rental rates will be $1.62 per square foot or
approximately $1,500 per month for a one bedroom unit. He added that the goal is to be smart
about how they approach the design of the exterior and interior of the building and to use
materials that are both esthetically pleasing and cost effective.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that the City has invested a lot of money on the 36th Street
streetscape to make this area a premier boulevard in the City. He expressed concern regarding
intensity of pedestrian traffic and encouraged the developer to consider a pedestrian walk light.
Mr. Bistry stated that a traffic study was conducted which suggested installation of a new traffic
signal to improve safety and overall flow in the area.
Councilmember Mavity stated it will be important to make sure the area is safe as well as
pedestrian friendly, and to maintain the walkway from the Rec Center to Target. She also asked
if a shadow study has been done, particularly to make sure people using the rec center are not put
into shadow when using the pool area.
Mr. Locke stated that the developer will be required to do a shadow study as part of their
application.
Councilmember Sanger expressed concern about the lack of green space around this site and
stated that she would prefer to see a building that is taller with a lesser footprint to allow more
green space.
Mayor Jacobs noted that there is a 100-acre park in the area.
Mr. Locke stated that it will be important to achieve the right balance for this site and it is
important to recognize that the Park Commons area was part of the City’s 1994 visioning process
which identified this area as the downtown area for St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Santa requested further information regarding available parking and expressed
concern that sufficient parking is not provided in the plans. She also stated that the City has
previously talked about balance and meeting Vision goals as it relates to owner-occupied
housing and rental housing. She questioned how a shift to rental meets that Vision goal and
requested that the City remain aware of the proportion of owner-occupied housing to rental
housing.
Mr. Gevers stated that the parking plans provide one car per bedroom with a 10% reduction,
noting that the original entitlement had a 15% reduction as part of the entire PUD.
Ms. McMonigal stated that staff has not yet gotten to the final analysis on parking and the
concern expressed by Councilmember Santa was noted.
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Councilmember Finkelstein expressed support for the project, noting that this plan follows a
continuum of care with the senior apartments and assisted living facility in close proximity.
Councilmembers Ross and Omodt also expressed support for the project.
3. Community Recreation Survey Results
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Ms. Walsh introduced Kathy Schoenbauer and Jeff Schoenbauer of Schoenbauer Consulting,
LLC.
Ms. Schoenbauer provided a summary of the key results of the survey and indicated that the
survey was administered online and via paper with 1,055 residents responding, representing an
approximate 5% response rate. She stated that all neighborhoods were represented in the survey
and nearly three-quarters of respondents were aged 35-54 and over half of respondents had
children ages 6-12 years.
Councilmember Mavity asked how the response data compares to the City’s overall population
in terms of who responded the survey.
Ms. Walsh agreed to provide this information to Council.
Ms. Schoenbauer advised that 89.9% of respondents agreed that public parks and recreation are
important and 72.3% of respondents agreed that the City is doing a good job. She stated that
respondents felt it was most important for the City to add trails, an indoor recreation space,
indoor swimming pool, and natural open spaces. She indicated that 144 respondents added
write-in ideas for other recreation facilities, with 43% indicating a preference for an outdoor ice
rink and 12% indicating a preference for a multi-use indoor facility. She discussed the responses
regarding limitations on use and participation, with lack of time cited as the primary reason for
not using public parks or participating in recreational activities. She stated that 461 respondents
provided comments on what is missing with the top themes being an indoor park with play and
fitness areas and north/south trail connections. She indicated that some residents also
commented about the need to update the rec center. She reviewed the responses with respect to
priorities by age group, and the greatest need was found in the 13-17 year old age group,
followed by those in the 6-12 year old age group. She then reviewed responses regarding public
gathering places and resident’s willingness to pay additional user fees, noting that 86.8% of
respondents were willing to pay more per month in user fees and most respondents indicated a
preference for user fees over taxes. She added that 228 residents provided additional comments
with many residents stating that St. Louis Park is a great community and to keep up the good
work. She suggested that the indoor park and recreation facility theme be explored further in a
phone survey as a way of testing some ideas with residents.
Councilmember Ross stated that Council previously discussed ways of reaching the immigrant
populations and people of color in conducting the survey and questioned whether some of the
survey results would be different if this demographic scored higher in the survey results,
particularly as it relates to gathering spaces.
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Councilmember Sanger commented that we should look at functions rather than facilities right
now as we plan for the future. She also requested that Council discuss current obstacles or
barriers as it relates to resident complaints on how to get to facilities without driving and what
kind of systems could be put in place to help out.
Councilmember Finkelstein requested that the survey data be broken down by neighborhood as it
relates to the one thing respondents would change about the City’s park and recreation facilities.
Councilmember Santa stated that the comments regarding an updated rec center indicate that this
facility is important and has a presence in the community. She requested that the Council further
discuss what that means and how the City can enhance what it already has.
4. Fire Stations Project Update
Mr. Walther presented the staff report and introduced Brian Hook from Kraus-Anderson and
Mike Clark, project manager, DLR Group KKE.
Mr. Hook presented the estimated overall project costs, noting that the total project cost is
currently $45,000 below budget and they are confident with the numbers contained in the
construction document estimate. He stated that Council will be asked to approve the plans and
specifications and authorize advertising for bids at its meeting on March 7th, with bid opening on
March 29th.
It was the consensus of the City Council to proceed into the Bidding Phase.
Mr. Clark presented a concept sketch of Fire Station No. 1 and stated that the site plan has been
modified slightly resulting in less pavement and less retaining wall, saving approximately
$25,000 and incorporating more green space on the site. He then reviewed the Fire Station No. 2
site plan. Mr. Walther stated that staff has been working with Walgreens to negotiate a new
easement, resulting in a new easement that would shift ten of the parking stalls in Northside Park
to the south side of Fire Station No. 2; this easement would allow City employees to access
Northside Park through the Walgreens property.
Councilmember Ross expressed concern about the width of the existing entrance off Louisiana
Avenue and asked if there was any way to make the driveway wider.
Mr. Walther replied that the driveway is currently the standard 25’ width and agreed to review
this further.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding how the public will enter and
exit Northside Park and how the City will make sure that the public is not using the access
reserved for maintenance vehicles.
Mr. Walther stated that the access point for most users will be Nevada Avenue and there is some
on-street parking on Louisiana Avenue. He added that it will be Walgreens’ responsibility to
maintain the easement areas and if they want to limit parking, they have the option of posting
signs. He added that on the north side of the site, there is existing stormwater drainage and catch
basins and the City wanted to avoid having to change the current underground stormwater
drainage system and this proposal allows the City to facilitate a quick and easy solution with
Walgreens.
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Councilmember Ross expressed concern that vehicles using the parking spaces on the south side
of the building will be required to back out into traffic.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the proposed terms for a replacement easement with
Walgreens/Little Caesars to accommodate the Fire Station No. 2 plans are acceptable.
Mr. Clark then presented interior design concept sketches for Fire Station No. 1.
Councilmember Mavity requested an update regarding the plans for tree replacement.
Mr. Walther stated that the required amount of caliper inches could not be reached due to space
constraints on the site, but more trees were added to the landscaping plan and the amount being
paid into the tree replacement fund has been reduced to approximately $20,000.
Mr. Stemmer stated that throughout the development design phase there has been a lot of give
and take in the area of equipment and furnishings. He requested that the Council consider
approving some of the equipment and/or furnishings that were left out of the project if the bids
come in below budget. He also expressed the Fire Department’s thanks to the City Council for
its support of this project.
5. Deer Update
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and advised that a number of calls have been received
from residents in the Lake Forest area regarding large numbers of deer congregating in back
yards. He noted that the City will be conducting its annual deer thinning process at the Nature
Center this week and Golden Valley will be undergoing a deer thinning process in the Theodore
Wirth Park area.
Councilmember Sanger introduced Ms. Marilyn Rohlfing who lives at 26th and Glenhurst has
been experiencing a significant number of deer in her back yard. She stated that this year the
deer problem in the community has been worse and encouraged Council to become familiar with
the City’s historical management of the deer population. She indicated that this issue has been
an emotional issue in the past and became a very polarized issue within the community. She felt
that any action by Council would include the same level of opposition as was seen in the past.
She noted that any action would need to be taken before April 1st, which may be administratively
difficult, but asked that Council fully understand the issue before taking action. She also asked
Council to consider whether changes need to be made to the existing ordinance consistent with
other surrounding communities as it relates to management of the deer population.
Mr. Vaughan indicated that all of the surrounding communities, except Minneapolis, conduct an
annual harvest which helps the City in trying to control the deer population. Minneapolis does
not do any deer control which does not help the Lake Forest/Fern Hill area deer population.
Ms. Walsh discussed the process for management of deer and stated that the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) issues permits based on data from the annual aerial deer survey.
Mr. Vaughan stated that permits are typically issued for varying amounts with the typical
threshold used being 10-15 deer per habitat square mile. However, the City could request a
permit for 7-8 deer or even 3-5 deer per habitat square mile since the threshold numbers are
based upon rural habitats, not urban (which are less forested and more fragmented).
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Mr. Harmening advised that the City conducts removal in the Nature Center as part of an
administrative function based upon flyover data; the City can also perform removal in other areas
of the City on public property following some form of public notification.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the current deer population in the City is more than
the habitat can sustain.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that it did not appear that anything could realistically be done
before the April 1st deadline and suggested that staff be given an opportunity to come up with a
plan for Council consideration.
Councilmember Ross agreed and stated that Council should set a policy whereby the population
numbers are reviewed every year and when the population exceeds a certain number, the City’s
policy outlines the process for thinning the herd without requiring a public hearing every year.
Mr. Harmening stated that the DNR rules and permit requirements do not require a public
hearing. He advised that since 1993, the Council policy states that the City will do a harvest
after it notifies people, but does not state that a public hearing will be held.
Councilmember Mavity stated that she appreciates the problems the deer population is causing
and added that she wants to make sure Council has adequate background information on the
issue before moving forward. She expressed support for establishing a policy so that Council
does not have to revisit the issue in the future and added that it will be important to allow people
to have their say on the matter.
Councilmember Santa stated that she was not opposed to a public hearing, but her experience
with the issue is that the City was caught in the middle with people coming down strongly and
emotionally on both sides, which caused a great deal of dissension in neighborhoods.
Councilmember Ross noted that management of the population comes down to a public safety
issue.
Ms. Marilyn Rohlfing appeared before the City Council and stated that since 1997, there has
been a change in what is known about deer, most notably the statistics related to deer ticks and
Lyme disease, which represents a public health issue.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare amendments to the deer
management policy for Council approval and to apply for a DNR permit when the flyover
information becomes available next January.
Councilmember Finkelstein pointed out that Council is not opposed to a public hearing on this
issue; rather, Council prefers that its agendas include hearings that deal with issues where public
input is vital in terms of making a decision.
Councilmember Sanger suggested that the policy consider the deer tick and Lyme disease issue
as well. She added that one of the reasons the City has a deer problem is that residents feed
them, which is illegal. She asked that staff provide some reinforcing communication about this
to residents.
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Councilmember Finkelstein requested that the illegal feeding of deer be emphasized in the policy
as well.
6. Telecommunications Advisory Commission 2010 Annual Report & 2011 Work Plan
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that the Telecommunications Advisory Commission is doing
great work.
Councilmember Santa requested more detail regarding fiber optic opportunities and the
Commission’s long term plans in this area.
Mr. Harmening noted that a task force has been formed to help with a long term plan related to
fiber optics.
Councilmember Mavity requested that the City provide the various commissions with sufficient
ongoing support to make sure they understand the issues they are dealing with.
It was the consensus of the City Council that no meeting is required with the
Telecommunications Advisory Commission to discuss the annual report.
7. Housing Authority 2010 Annual Report & 2011 Work Plan
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger expressed concern regarding the Sec. 8 vouchers being pulled out of
Wayside House.
Councilmember Mavity requested further information regarding the Sec. 8 vouchers and agreed
that this puts the entire project at risk.
It was the consensus of the City Council that no meeting is required with the Housing Authority
to discuss the annual report.
8. Planning Commission 2010 Annual Report & 2011 Work Plan
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Council discussed the need to retain a separate Board of Zoning Appeals or whether this could be
rolled into the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Mavity stated that the joint meeting held last year with the Planning
Commission was informative, but felt that it did not allow for Council and the Planning
Commission to jointly discuss some of the issues facing the City. She requested that Council
offer another joint meeting to the Planning Commission to provide an opportunity to discuss
specific questions about the Comprehensive Plan.
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Councilmember Finkelstein suggested inviting the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning
Appeals to a joint meeting after the legislative session adjourns.
9. Communications/Meeting Check-in (Verbal)
Councilmember Mavity requested that the monthly financial reports include a brief narrative that
compares revenues and expenditures year to year.
Councilmember Sanger stated that the City has had its first coyote attack of a small dog. She
requested that the deer management policy be amended to reflect an overall wildlife management
policy.
Mr. Harmening reported that the Mayor Lampi of Brooklyn Park recently died and suggested
that the City send a memorial to the family. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct
staff to send a memorial from the City of St. Louis Park to the Lampi family and community of
Brooklyn Park.
Mr. Harmening discussed the outstanding property maintenance issues and police calls received
at 8400 Minnetonka Boulevard.
Councilmember Santa stated that she heard that the property owner has not completed the repairs
and some residents have indicated that some of the ongoing maintenance issues have been
sliding.
Mr. Harmening provided a brief report on the Lakeland Inn property and stated that the City has
received some help from the County Attorney’s office on this matter.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
10. January 2011 Monthly Financial Report
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 7, 2011
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and
Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: Councilmembers Paul Omodt and Julia Ross.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Communications
Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Fire Chief (Mr. Stemmer), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Planning
& Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), City Engineer (Mr. Brink), Engineering Project
Manager (Mr. Olson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Brian Hook (Kraus-Anderson) and Mike Clark (DLR Group KKE).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations - None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes February 14, 2011
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. Special Study Session Minutes February 22, 2011
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. City Council Minutes February 22, 2011
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
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Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2011
4a. Adopt Resolution No. 11-033 approving Major Amendment to Tower Place PUD
for the expansion of the outdoor patio at Granite City, subject to conditions.
4b. Approve for Filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes January 5, 2011.
4c. Approve for Filing Telecommunications Commission Minutes December 9, 2010.
4d. Approve for Filing of Vendor Claims.
4e. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes February 16, 2011.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Omodt and Ross absent).
5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Appointment of Citizen Representatives to Boards and Commissions
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to appoint
Steven Hansen to serve on the Police Advisory Commission and to appoint Brian
Johnson, Lordia Fok, Darla Aman, and Joseph Glaab to serve on the Human Rights
Commission.
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s thanks to all of the City’s commission
members for their time and energy in making St. Louis Park a better community.
The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Omodt and Ross absent).
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing – Liquor License – Soprano’s Restaurant
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised that the City has received an application
for an on-sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday sales license for Soprano’s Restaurant,
LLC, located at 5331 West 16th Street. She stated that the restaurant will consist of
approximately 7,760 square feet and is owned by Kamran Talebi and Keyvan Talebi,
who also own Crave Restaurant next door.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Mr. Keyvan Talebi, co-owner, appeared before the City Council and stated that
Soprano’s will be a classic Italian restaurant and the executive chef will be J.P.
Samuelson, who is well-known in the industry. He added that they are planning to open
on March 28th.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
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Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2011
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
application from Soprano’s Restaurant, LLC, dba Soprano’s Restaurant, for an on-sale
intoxicating and Sunday liquor license to be located at 5331 West 16th Street with the
license term through March 1, 2012.
The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Omodt and Ross absent)
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Fire Stations – Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing
Advertisement for Bids
Resolution No. 11-034
Mr. Walther presented the staff report and stated that the Fire Station No. 1 project
includes a 30,695 square foot, two-story building which will house the fire department
administration offices, station administration offices, a training room, kitchen/dayroom,
fitness room, hose tower, and eight apparatus bays. He advised that Fire Station No. 2
includes a 16,760 square foot, one-story building which will include station
administration, a fitness room, kitchen/dayroom, and four apparatus bays. He stated that
the total project cost is estimated at $15.5 million, with the construction cost estimated at
$12.9 million. He reviewed the construction schedule and indicated that construction is
expected to commence April 15, 2011 and the anticipated completion date for both
projects is May 1, 2012. He explained that the Fire Department will move out of Fire
Station No. 1 in April into a satellite station at the Municipal Service Center (MSC),
which will allow the City to begin abatement and demolition of Fire Station No. 1.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding emergency services
while the fire stations are under construction.
Mr. Stemmer stated that the MSC on Oxford Street is eight or nine blocks from the
current Fire Station No. 1 and the MSC was designed to house the Fire Department
operations during construction of the new facilities. He indicated that Fire Station No. 2
will be maintained at its current location during construction so the City will continue to
have two fire stations. He noted that other than moving to the MSC, there will not be a
significant change in the Fire Department’s ability to respond to emergencies.
Councilmember Sanger expressed her thanks to Mr. Stemmer and Mr. Walther for their
efforts.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
adopt Resolution No. 11-034 Accepting the Project Report, Establishing Improvement
Project Nos. 20083001 and 20083002 Approving Plans and Specifications, and
Authorizing Advertisement for Bids.
The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Omodt and Ross absent).
Mr. Stemmer expressed the Fire Department’s thanks to the City Council and the
community for their support of this project.
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Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2011
8b. Project Report: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management
Area 7, Project Nos. 2010-1000 & 2011-1400
Resolution No. 11-035
Mr. Olson presented the staff report and explained that this year’s project will be
performed in Area 7 of the City’s pavement management program and includes work on
2.4 miles of streets in the Elliot, Elliot View, Willow Park, and Pennsylvania Park
neighborhoods. He stated that the project includes removal and replacement of the
asphalt pavement, curb and gutter replacement if needed, replacement of the water main
on select streets in the Pennsylvania Park neighborhood, replacement of water service
line connections, and minor drainage system repairs. Center Point Energy has indicated it
will be replacing gas main lines and services lines on approximately half of the streets in
the project this year. He discussed the water main replacement project in the 1800 block
of Oregon and Nevada Avenue and stated that residents will be given the option of
replacing their current water service line from the main to the shut-off valve located at
the property line. He indicated that the estimated cost to replace the water service line is
$800-$1,000 per line, representing a substantial savings for residents compared to
replacing a broken line. He stated that residents are encouraged to replace their water
line and can prepay the amount or have the amount assessed over three years. He advised
that construction will take place beginning in early June and will be completed in mid-
August and each block will experience approximately five weeks of construction. He
noted that roads will be open to local traffic during construction and access will be
provided to driveways at most times, with overnight parking allowed on the street. He
stated that the engineering estimate for this project is approximately $1.5 million, with
approximately $1.3 million coming from the Pavement Management Fund and the
remainder coming from the Water Utility Fund.
Councilmember Mavity asked if residents are responsible for that portion of the water
line extending from their house to the water main in the road. She also asked if the cost
to replace the water line represents only that portion of the line extending from the curb
to the water main under the road.
Mr. Olson replied that residents are responsible for the water line extending from their
house to the water main in the road. He indicated that the City is offering to replace, at
resident’s expense, the water line located in the City’s right-of-way, beginning near the
curb line where the shut-off valve is located and out into the street where it connects to
the water main. He added that the City cannot perform work on private property.
Councilmember Mavity asked if residents can expect to have their water shut off at any
time during construction.
Mr. Olson replied that any interruptions to water service will be minimal and residents
will receive 24 hour notice of any shut off during construction.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 11-035 Accepting the Project Report, Establishing Improvement Project
Nos. 2010-1000 and 2011-1400 Approving Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing
Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Project Nos. 2010-1000 & 2011-1400.
The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Omodt and Ross absent).
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Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2011
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s thanks to the organizers of the recent Empty
Bowls event which successfully raised money for STEP.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 7, 2011
The meeting convened at 8:02 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Susan Sanger, and
Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: Paul Omodt and Julia Ross.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), City
Engineer (Mr. Brink), Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Engineering Project
Manager (Mr. Olson), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Hughes).
1. Highway 100 Project Update
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and advised that the City recently retained SEH to review
the current plans for the TH 100 project, including impacts with respect to Mn/DOT’s proposed
closure of the West 27th Street entrance ramp. He presented a matrix outlining the various
scenarios and discussed Concept C which currently includes a one way frontage road and
Council’s interest in a two way frontage road on the east side of TH 100 south of Minnetonka
Boulevard.
Councilmember Mavity stated that Councilmember Ross expressed a strong interest in having
this be a two way frontage road. However, she indicated that she does not believe a two way
frontage road is critical as long as it can be assured that traffic traveling south will flow
adequately in this area.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she would prefer to have a two way frontage road to relieve
some of the pressure in this area. She indicated that the only other route that goes south on the
east side of TH 100 is Ottawa Avenue which is congested between Minnetonka Boulevard and
County Road 25.
Councilmember Santa stated that she felt a two way frontage road would work better in this area.
Mr. Rardin reviewed a suggested improvement for drivers experiencing difficulty in turning left
onto Minnetonka Boulevard between City Hall and TH 100 with a new connection that extends
West 31st Street out to the proposed frontage road. He stated that it is difficult for drivers to get
in and out of this neighborhood and he did not foresee any potential for cut through traffic.
Councilmember Mavity stated that this did not appear to be a great benefit and would seem to
have liabilities associated with it.
Mr. Rardin pointed out that it is not clear if this two way frontage road will work until Mn/DOT
performs its modeling analysis. It is possible the intersection at Minnetonka Boulevard may not
perform acceptably.
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Subject: Special Study Session Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2011
Councilmember Finkelstein requested further information regarding costs that would be
attributable to the City.
Councilmember Mavity requested that any design plans factor in the bike trail and to make sure
that cars are visible from the trail.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Concept C be designed to include a two way
frontage road on the east side of TH 100 south of Minnetonka Boulevard.
Mr. Rardin discussed the proposed ramps on the west side of TH 100 from Minnetonka
Boulevard south to Highway 7 and stated that SEH was asked to evaluate Mn/DOT’s proposed
elimination of this direct connection to Highway 7. He presented a concept prepared by SEH
that includes the connection in front of Groves Academy which allows drivers to go into the
Sorenson neighborhood or to travel directly south to Highway 7.
Councilmember Sanger expressed concern that if Mn/DOT takes away this connection, there will
be significant cut through traffic into the Sorenson neighborhood.
Council discussed the proposed signalized intersections on Minnetonka Boulevard and expressed
concern about three signals along such a short length of Minnetonka Boulevard.
Councilmember Sanger asked if would be worth considering the taking of additional parcels in
order to provide more space between signals in this area as a way to ameliorate the congestion
problem.
Mr. Rardin stated that the County will have a vested interest in this project and will be required
to sign off on the project. He indicated that the City will be responsible for paying for
improvements wherever there is a local street connection; in addition, if the frontage road
becomes a two way frontage road, the City may be asked to participate in that cost.
Mr. Rardin then discussed the proposed closure of West 27th Street by Mn/DOT and presented
drawings prepared by SEH containing options for West 27th Street. He explained that SEH
proposed realigning this ramp all the way south to Minnetonka Boulevard.
Councilmember Sanger stated that one drawback to this realignment is that it appears to take
away the space needed for noise walls or berms.
Mr. Rardin stated that SEH has configured a noise wall to fit in this area between the frontage
road and Utica Avenue.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that it will be important to keep in mind that the Novartis site
will be redeveloped in the future and the use will likely be more intensive.
Councilmember Sanger reiterated her request to hold a meeting with the Birchwood
neighborhood to discuss the West 27th Street closure and their preferences. She stated that she
felt it was important to give these residents an opportunity to speak and provide feedback on the
plans, including the question of noise walls and/or berms.
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Subject: Special Study Session Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2011
Councilmember Finkelstein agreed that it was important to include the Birchwood neighborhood
in the plans for West 27th Street. He indicated that this project is a regional issue that includes
additional north-south or east-west connections that will impact more than just the Birchwood
neighborhood and it will be important to obtain feedback from other neighborhoods.
Councilmember Sanger asked if Mn/DOT has provided any updated information with respect to
the homes on Toledo Avenue.
Mr. Rardin replied that Mn/DOT has indicated that it will not be taking any homes on Toledo
Avenue under any of their current concepts.
Mr. Rardin advised that SEH has suggested an additional option with respect to West 27th Street
that would relocate that entrance ramp approximately four blocks to the north; however,
Mn/DOT has indicated it did not like this suggestion and that it appeared to be much more
costly. He noted that there would be more traffic generated in the area but it would not go
through the residential area at all.
Councilmember Santa stated that this ramp relocation would move it to a more congested
industrial area rather than keep it in a residential area.
It was the consensus of the City Council to conduct a community meeting regarding the
proposed West 27th Street closure.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: March 21, 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:
Bid Tabulation: Northside Park Reconstruction– Project No. 20110050.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to designate Friedges Landscaping, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the
reconstruction of the Northside Park project and authorize execution of a contract with the firm
in the amount of $711,170.93.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to proceed with the improvements to Northside Park?
BACKGROUND:
Bids were received on February 24, 2011 for the 2011 Northside Park Reconstruction Project.
The project involves relocating and reconstructing the parking lot; adding curb and gutter to
accommodate storm water runoff; constructing sediment pond(s) in partnership with the fire
station project for environmental and watershed issues; update the concession stand building;
relocate and reconstruct the two existing ball fields; construct an additional new youth size ball
field; eliminate the two practice ball fields; install an irrigation system; redesign and develop
green space; re-landscape the park; replace all ball field amenities (bleachers, scoreboards,
dugouts, etc.); relocate current play structure; remove outdoor skating area; construct new
storage building; and include green building technology whenever possible.
A total of eight (8) bids were received for the project. An advertisement for bids was published
in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on Feb. 10 and 17, 2011 and in the Construction Bulletin on Feb.
7 and 14, 2011. A summary of the bid results is as follows:
CONTRACTOR Bid Amount
Friedges Landscaping, Inc. $ 711,170.93
Ebert Construction $ 844,800.00
Fitol Hintz Construction $ 848,750.00
American Liberty Construction $ 893,400.00
Max Steininger Inc. $ 929,999.00
Peterson Companies, Inc. $ 984,300.00
Cobalt Contracting, Inc. $1,047,000.00
Quiring Excavating, LLC $1,049,950.00
EVALUATION OF BIDS:
Staff has reviewed all of the bids submitted and has tabulated the results. From the review, staff
recommends Friedges Landscaping, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the Northside Park
Reconstruction project. The bid from Friedges Landscaping Inc. was lower than the others due
to the competitive biding climate. Friedges Landscaping received good references from their past
projects.
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Subject: Bid Tabulation: Northside Park Reconstruction – Project No. 20110050
In addition to the bid received by Friedges Landscaping, Inc., the City will purchase items to
complete the project including a picnic shelter, bleachers, scoreboards and other site amenities.
Demolition and consulting services will be in addition to the Friedges Landscaping, Inc bid.
These additional items total $236,557.45 bringing the total estimated project costs, without
contingency, to $947,728.38.
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE:
Construction is planned to begin in April of 2011 with substantial completion by November 15,
2011.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This project is funded through the Park Improvement Fund. The original budget and engineers
estimate for the project is $1,200,000 with $800,000 from the Park Improvement Fund and
$400,000 from the Hennepin County Youth Sports Program Grant.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
This project is consistent with the Vision St. Louis Park and the adopted Strategic Direction that
states “St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community”.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Rick Beane, Superintendent of Parks
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: March 21, 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:
Approve Plans and Specifications for Rec Center East Arena Dehumidification Project and
Authorize Receipt of Bids.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement
Project No. 20110090, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for
bids for the Dehumidification project in The Rec Center East Arena.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to continue to move forward with this Capital Improvement Project?
BACKGROUND:
New energy efficient dehumidification equipment is needed to remove moisture form the east
arena during spring, summer and early fall ice operations. The new system will replace a 14
year-old system that is energy inefficient and is no longer manufactured, which means
replacement parts are no longer available.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The project is part of the Council approved 2011 CIP program at a budgeted amount of
$300,000.00. The source of funding is the Park Improvement Fund.
Once the project is complete, the City will apply for a rebate up to $10,000 from CenterPoint
Energy for upgrading to a more efficient system.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Staff is suggesting the following schedule:
March 21, 2011 - City Council approval of plans and authorization to bid
March 31 & April 7, 2011 - Advertise bids
April 12, 2011 - Bid opening
April 25, 2011 - City Council to review bid tab report and award contract
May 9, 2011 - Begin project
June 17, 2011 - Project completion
NEXT STEPS AND TIMELINES:
If the City Council approves the plans and specifications and authorizes bids, staff will receive
bids on April 12, 2011. The Council will be asked to approve the low bid and authorize the
project to begin at its April 25, 2011 meeting. Project construction will begin following council
approval.
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Subject: Approve Plans & Specs, and Authorize Bids for Rec Center East Arena Dehumidification
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The replacement of the dehumidification equipment with much more energy efficient equipment
is in alignment with the City’s Strategic Direction related to environmental stewardship.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Craig Panning, Manager of Buildings and Structures
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Approve Plans & Specs, and Authorize Bids for Rec Center East Arena Dehumidification
RESOLUTION NO. 11-_______
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT, ESTABLISHING
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20110090 APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report related
to The Rec Center East Arena Dehumidification Project, City Project No. 20110090.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 20110090 is hereby accepted.
2. Such improvement as proposed is necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the
Project Report.
3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 20110090 is hereby established and ordered.
4. The plans and specifications for the installment of the new equipment, as prepared under the
direction of The Rec Center Manager, or designee, are approved.
5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official
newspaper and at least one week in the Construction Bulletin, an advertisement for bids for
the making of said improvement under said-approved plans and specifications. The
advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time of receipt of
bids, and specify the work to be done, state the date and time bids will be received by the
City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk
and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the
bid.
6. The Rec Center Manager, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council
shortly after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a
recommendation to the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 21, 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:
St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the attached Resolution to approve St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for
placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On March 8, 2011, the City received an application from the St. Louis Park Lions Club for 20 A-
frame signs to be temporarily placed within the public right-of-way for one week prior to the
event. An additional 20 small signs at church entrances and 5 directional arrows at intersections
would be placed in the public right-of-way on the day of the event. The council has been
granting a similar request for the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast every year since 2005.
Section 36-362(e)(2) of the Zoning Code states that prohibited signs include, “Signs on or over
the public right-of-way unless the City Council grants permission for a temporary sign on or over
the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed ten days.”
Proposal:
The Lions Club is a non-profit community based organization that provides services and
resources to the people of St. Louis Park. The requested signs advertise the Lions Club’s 54th
Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011. This activity is a
fund raiser intended to raise revenue to fund those services and resources provided to the
residents of St. Louis Park. The 20 larger signs will be displayed as early as April 9, 2011 and
will be removed on the day of the event. The 20 smaller signs and 5 directional arrows will be
displayed only on the day of the event.
The following signs are proposed to be placed within the right-of-way according to the location
map:
# Sign Style Size Location .
20 Two-sided sawhorse/sandwich board type 2’ wide x 3’ high A through S
20 Two-sided “stick in the ground” type 2 square feet Scattered
5 Small directional arrows 2 square feet 1 through 5
If approved, all signs will be placed within the public right-of-way at the locations shown on the
attached sign map. Staff will verify placement to avoid visibility-related issues.
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Subject: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the St. Louis
Park Lions Club’s request for the placement of 20 sandwich board type temporary signs, and 25
“stick in the ground” type signs in the public right-of-ways as outlined within the attached
Resolution.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Letter from Lions Club dated March 8, 2011
Sign Map
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Subject: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS CLUB'S
APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGNS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, The St. Louis Park Lions Club made application for the placement of 20
temporary sandwich board type signs and 25 “stick in the ground” type signs within the public
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-362(e)(2) of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance,
the City Council may approve the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way
for a period not to exceed 10 days;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the City Council approves the St. Louis Park Lions Club's application for
the placement of 20 sandwich board type temporary signs within the public right-of-way
beginning April 9, 2011, and to be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event
on April 17, 2011 and 25 smaller signs to be displayed on April 17, 2011 only. All signs are to
be removed by the end of the day on April 17, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the size and placement of the 20 sandwich board
and 25 push in the ground type temporary signs are approved as shown on the attached sign plan
(Exhibit A).
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Mr. Gary Morrison March 8, 2011
Assistant Zoning Administrator
City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
Dear Mr. Morrison:
The St. Louis Park Lions Club is sponsoring its 54th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Sunday morning, April 17th, at Westwood Jr. High School. This is one of our major fund
raising events for the year. Part of the effort associated with conducting an event like this is
informing the public about it in a timely way. We intend to do that in a variety of ways such as
with a website, newspaper ads, posters in local stores, notices in neighborhood newsletters and
church bulletins, and limited signage in the community.
On behalf of the St. Louis Park Lions, I am hereby requesting the City grant us permission to
install signs on public right of way. The signs and signing plan is a little different than last year
as we are discontinuing signs at some locations and relocating them elsewhere. And, the total
usage (numbers) of signs will increase from the 16 - 2’x3’ sandwich boards we used in the past
to 20; however, the 20 small signs at church entrances, and 5 small directional arrows at
intersections remain the same as in the past. I have attached a new map and a sign listing
providing sign type and location details.
As part of our public information process, we would like to put up 20 large temporary signs one
week prior to the event and 25 small temporary signs the day of the event. We plan to remove
all of the signs the afternoon of the event. We would like City approval of our signing request
during March if at all possible.
I will be happy to work with you in any way necessary in order to have this considered in a
timely manner.
Sincerely,
Mike Rardin
St. Louis Park Lions
Enclosures - Location Map
- Sign List
- Pancake Breakfast Poster
ST. LOUIS PARK
LIONS CLUB
“THE TAIL CLUB”
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4c)
Subject: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way Page 4
Meeting Date: March 21, 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:
Federal Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) Disbursement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Approve Resolution approving disbursement of Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
(ERRP) funds to plan participants.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to approve the recommended method for fund disbursement to plan
participants?
BACKGROUND:
What is ERRP? As a part of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act of 2010, an Early
Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) was established by the federal government. This is a
temporary program (program ends when the $5 billion allocated funds are exhausted) that
provides approved entities with a reimbursement of health care expenses incurred by their
retirees. The purpose and intent of the ERRP program is to lower premium costs for all plan
participants who may have high premiums because of claims incurred by retirees still on our
health insurance plans.
Did the City apply for the funds? The City of St. Louis Park applied and was approved to
participate in this program in July, 2010. We received our first reimbursement of funds (from
claims incurred from January – November, 2010) in the amount of $114,157.66 on January 12,
2011. Future reimbursements (if any) will be received quarterly.
Are there restrictions on fund disbursement? We are prohibited from using reimbursement funds
as general revenue. The City must be able to demonstrate that funds (including any interest
accrued) were used exclusively to reduce or offset increases in plan participants’ health benefit
premium contributions, copayments, deductibles, coinsurance, or a combination of these costs.
What is the recommendation for disbursement in our City? It is recommended that the City of
St. Louis Park transfer all the ERRP reimbursement funds directly to our plan participants in
2011. In determining the method for disbursement, we contacted other cities, our benefit
consultants and legal counsel. Our premiums for 2011 were reviewed and the lowest single
premium on our plan is tied to the $2,500 deductible plan for $420 per month. In order to treat
all health care participants in the same manner regardless of their plan choice, it is recommended
that for one month in 2011, all premiums are reduced by $420 for each plan participant. This
will be a clear pass through of the reimbursement from ERRP to those who pay the premiums.
The timing of this premium reduction will happen as soon as administratively possible after
Council approval.
Who qualifies as a plan participant? Any individual that purchases health insurance from the
City and is required to pay in funds to BCBS for the premium is considered a plan participant.
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Subject: Federal Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) Disbursement
This includes active employees who participate in our health insurance program, retirees who
continue on our plan and those on COBRA. Employees who opt out of paying for insurance
premiums are not eligible for this reimbursement under federal program guidelines. Those
qualified must be actively participating in payment of premiums on the date(s) of the premium
disbursement.
Have we had any experience with this in the past? In December, 2003, Medica declared a
premium holiday to return cost savings to employers. Medica did not charge premiums to the
employer for a half month, and the City elected to pass those savings on to employees who were
enrolled with Medica. ERRP is a different program, but the recommendation is to pass savings
to participants in a similar manner.
What about the possibility of receiving future funds? We will continue to participate in ERRP.
As stated above, additional funds may be distributed to the City based on federal funding. After
we obtain approval from Council on disbursement, we will move ahead as planned and will also
review this method used for disbursement and make a recommendation on future (if any)
disbursements for Council review and approval. Any reimbursement funds remaining after this
ERRP premium reduction will be banked for future disbursements. If this disbursement method
is successful, and no other methods of disbursement are recommended, it is recommended that
the City Manager be authorized to approve future premium disbursements. If the disbursement
method is recommended to change, staff will present the updated program to Council for review
and approval.
What are the next steps? Communication with Benefits Committee, all employees (union and
non-union), and former employees who are plan participants.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4d) Page 3
Subject: Federal Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) Disbursement
RESOLUTION NO. 11-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING
FEDERAL EARLY RETIREE REINSURANCE PROGRAM (ERRP)
DISBURSEMENT
WHEREAS, in the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act of 2010, an Early Retiree
Reinsurance Program (ERRP) was established by the federal government to provide approved
entities with a reimbursement of health care expenses incurred by their early retirees and;
WHEREAS, the purpose and intent of the ERRP program is to lower premium costs for
all plan participants who may have high premiums because of claims incurred by retirees and;
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park applied and was approved to participate in this
program with the first reimbursement of funds received on January 12, 2011 and;
WHEREAS, due to program requirements, we are prohibited from using reimbursement
funds as general revenue and must be able to demonstrate that funds (including any interest
accrued) were used exclusively to reduce or offset increases in plan participants’ health benefit
premium contributions, copayments, deductibles, coinsurance, or a combination of these costs
and;
WHEREAS, we will continue to participate in ERRP with any funds remaining after this
ERRP premium reduction banked for future disbursements. If this disbursement method is
successful, and no other methods are recommended, the City Manager is authorized to approve
future premium disbursements. If the disbursement method is recommended to change, staff will
present the updated program to Council for review and approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the following method for ERRP fund disbursement will be applied in 2011:
The disbursement of funds received in January, 2011 will be applied to one month where
all premiums are reduced by $420 for each plan participant, and
A plan participant is an individual that purchases health insurance from the City and is
required to pay a premium at the time the disbursement is issued, and
The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to make this change in
payroll for the ERRP disbursement at a time approved by the City Manager.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 21, 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:
Acceptance of Donation to the Westwood Hills Nature Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept a donation from the St. Louis Park Rotary in the amount of $15,000 for a new
climbing feature at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to accept the gifts with restrictions on their use?
BACKGROUND:
State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is necessary in
order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the use of each
donation prior to it being expended.
The St. Louis Park Rotary is graciously donating to Westwood Hills Nature Center an amount of
$15,000. This donation is given with restrictions. The climbing feature will be installed next to
the playground equipment in Westwood Hills Nature Center.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This donation will pay for the majority of the Capital Improvement item. The remaining portion
was budgeted in the Park Improvement Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Collaboration with other organizations is related to the results of Vision St. Louis Park and one
of the adopted Strategic Directions that “St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and
engaged community”.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Subject: Acceptance of Donation to the Westwood Hills Nature Center
RESOLUTION NO. 11-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
FROM THE ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000
TO INSTALL A CLIMBING FEATURE AT WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State statute to authorize
acceptance of any donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by
the donor; and
WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park Rotary Clubs desires to assist Westwood Hills Nature
Center in installation of a new climbing feature for youth with a donation of $15,000; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to the St. Louis Park Rotary Clubs with the
understanding it will be used for the installation of a climbing feature at the Nature Center.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 21, 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:
Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Paul Steinhilber, Jim Thompson, and
John Altepeter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolutions to recognize retirees Paul Steinhilber, Jim Thompson, and John
Altepeter for their years of service to the City of St. Louis Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
City policy states that employees who retire or resign in good standing with over 20 years of
service will be presented with a Resolution from the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council.
This consent item will officially adopt the Resolutions that honor Paul Steinhilber, Jim
Thompson, and John Altepeter for their years of service.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolutions
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Subject: Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Steinhilber, Thompson, Altepeter
RESOLUTION NO. 11-___
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
PAUL STEINHILBER
WHEREAS, Paul Steinhilber began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park Fire
Department over 30 years ago on December 15, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Paul served as a Lieutenant on the Fire Department for ten of those years; and
WHEREAS, Paul represented the St. Louis Park Firefighters Local 993 as their President for
many years; and
WHEREAS, Paul served proudly in the United States Army in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Paul understood the importance of mentoring and teaching new firefighters;
and
WHEREAS, Paul and his chair have the ear of the Chief; and
WHEREAS, Paul has many fishing spots yet to try, and miles to travel with his loving wife;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this Resolution and public record, would like to thank Fire Lieutenant Paul
Steinhilber for his great contributions and 30 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis
Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4f) Page 3
Subject: Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Steinhilber, Thompson, Altepeter
RESOLUTION NO. 11-___
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
JAMES THOMPSON
WHEREAS, Jim Thompson began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 38
years ago on February 5, 1973; and
WHEREAS, Jim is a life long resident of St Louis Park and a 1966 graduate of St Louis
Park High School (where he won an award for perfect attendance at John’s Pancake House); and
WHEREAS, Jim is proud of his numerous years of involvement in youth sports including
coaching hockey, baseball, and football, and his on-duty work of athletic field renovations; and
WHEREAS, after Jim was promoted to Field Supervisor in 2003 he became known as a
person who would listen to his staff and be a problem solver on projects; and
WHEREAS, Jim has been married for 30 years to his wife, Chris, has two sons, Matt and
Brad, and is a proud grandpa; and
WHEREAS, Jim will spend his retirement summers on Minnesota golf courses and his
retirement winters in Florida with family and friends;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this Resolution and public record, would like to thank Parks and Recreation
Field Supervisor Jim Thompson for his great contributions and 38 years of dedicated service to
the City of St. Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4f) Page 4
Subject: Retirement Recognition Resolutions for Three Employees: Steinhilber, Thompson, Altepeter
RESOLUTION NO. 11-___
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
JOHN ALTEPETER
WHEREAS, John Altepeter began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 22
years ago on October 31, 1988; and
WHEREAS, early during John’s tenure, he transformed the Facilities Division from simply
custodial to a complete facilities operation, and was continuously striving to provide quality and
cost effective facility services; and
WHEREAS, John accepted the responsibilities of managing the maintenance activities of the
City’s newly created Special Service Districts beginning over ten years ago, developing a
positive working relationship with business owners; and
WHEREAS, John helped develop a recycled plastic traffic median bollard to replace
damaged concrete versions in the Service Districts, promoting environmentally sound use of
recycled products, being lighter and easier for City crews to install; and
WHEREAS, John recently completed his final and largest project for the City by providing
construction oversight of the Municipal Service Center renovation; and
WHEREAS, John will be enjoying more time vacationing in the Florida sun and spending
time with his family;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, by this Resolution and public record, would like to thank Facilities Manager
John Altepeter for his great contributions and 22 years of dedicated service to the City of St.
Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 21, 2011
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 21, 2011
Agenda Item #: 4g
MINUTES
St. Louis Park Housing Authority
City Hall – Westwood Room
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Catherine Courtney, Trinicia Hill, Justin Kaufman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Renee DuFour, Suzanne Metzger
STAFF PRESENT: Jane Klesk, Kathy Larsen, Kevin Locke, Michele Schnitker
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes for December, 2010
The Board minutes of December 8, 2010 were unanimously approved.
3. Hearings – None
4. Reports and Committees – None
5. Unfinished Business – None
6. New Business
a. 2011 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) Proposed Allocation
Ms. Larsen explained the proposed allocation of $222,341 in federal CDBG funds
the City is expected to receive in 2011, although Congress has not yet determined
the final funding levels. 65% of the allocation is slated to assist low-income,
single family homeowners with emergency repairs, rehab loans and affordable
ownership opportunities. The remainder is proposed to assist STEP with roof
replacement at their facility, and a small amount is proposed to assist with youth
park programming at Meadowbrook Manor and Aquila Park. Commissioner
Kaufman commented that if the 2011 funding level is cut, he would prefer that
cuts not be made from the critical need or emergency repair categories.
b. 2010 Housing Activity Report
The 2010 Housing Activity Report was presented by Ms. Larsen, who stated its
purpose is informative and that it provides semi-annual updates on the City’s
housing programs. The report includes the Housing Matrix, a table enumerating
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Subject: Housing Authority Minutes February 9, 2011
St. Louis Park housing types and tenure. No action is required from the HA
Board.
c. Green Remodeling Program Contract Amendment
The Green Remodeling Program Contract Amendment was removed from the
agenda and will be placed on the agenda of the March, 2011 meeting.
d. Vail Place Contract Extension Amendment
Ms. Schnitker explained that a two-month extension of the Vail Place contract
would allow HA and Vail Place staff to review and finalize contract terms prior to
entering into a contract for a period coinciding with the recently awarded three-
year HUD renewal grant. After discussion, Commissioner Kaufman moved to
amend the contract with Vail Place, authorizing a two-month extension of the
existing contract until April 14, 2011, to provide service coordination and case
management services for residents of Hamilton House. Commissioner Hill
seconded the motion, and the motion passed 3-0.
7. Communications from Executive Director
a. Claims List – January & February, 2011
b. Communications
1. Monthly Report – January & February, 2011
2. Louisiana Court Update – Verbal Report
3. Draft Financial Statements – December, 2010
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Kaufman moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Hill seconded
the motion. The motion passed 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee DuFour, Secretary
Meeting Date: March 21, 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 February 26, 2011 through March 11,
2011.
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
3/14/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:07:25R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
1Page -Council Check Summary
3/11/2011 -2/26/2011
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
549.24ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES3D SPECIALTIES INC
549.24
850.00SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES3RD LAIR SKATEPARK
850.00
82.76PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
82.76
1,522.94PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAAA-LICENSE DIVISION
1,522.94
44.14SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC
44.14
1,871.37PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYACME TOOLS
1,871.37
60.14PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYACTION FLEET INC
101.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,191.92TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENT
1,353.06
751.34EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONADLER, LAURA
751.34
5,840.00MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESAECOM INC
5,840.00
181.01BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAIM ELECTRONICS
459.56ICE RESURFACER BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
640.57
193.50PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
193.50
137.56PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
89.54PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
53.42ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
97.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
61.82WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
61.82SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
City Council Meeting of March 21, 2011 (Item No. 4h)
Subject: Vendor Claims Page 2
3/14/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 11:07:25R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
2Page -Council Check Summary
3/11/2011 -2/26/2011
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
10.30STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
512.36
73.74DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
498.25FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
571.99
250.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATAPWA MN CHAPTER
250.00
386.51GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
336.18ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
722.69
32.72COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEAT&T
32.72
262.86PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAUTO ELECTRIC OF BLOOMINGTON I
262.86
173.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAWWA
173.00ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
346.00
95.00SOFTBALLPROGRAM REVENUEBALLENTINE POST NO 246, JAMES
95.00
81.76PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBATTERIES PLUS
64.09WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
145.85
1,787.00PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESBEACON ATHLETICS
1,787.00
71.00ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBOLTON & MENK INC
71.00
113.24PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
113.24
2,612.50GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
2,612.50
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1,692.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONBRINK, SCOTT
1,692.00
413.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBRO TEX INC
413.18
100.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBROOKLYN PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDA
100.00
103.13-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSBROOKSIDE MOBILE
1,603.13PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,500.00
155.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEC&E AUTO UPHOLSTERY
155.00
1,439.63TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
1,439.63
17.52SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
17.52
10,200.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENTCENTRAL PENSION FUND
10,200.00
750.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCHURCHILL, LEE
750.00
43.85-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCIRCUL AIR CORP
681.60OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTS
637.75
14.25ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
20.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
35.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
46.83ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
22.32HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
20.84OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
55.74OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
152.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A TRAINING
150.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
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10.72ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
280.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
79.09BASKETBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
104.08BROOMBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
164.60INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,240.00WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
215.00WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
50.00SOLID WASTE G&A TRAINING
2,685.47
232,375.60EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FIRE EQUIPMENTCLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC
232,375.60
1,476.50CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESCOCA-COLA BOTTLING CO
1,476.50
492.58INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOLBORN, CHRISTINE
492.58
14,857.54ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES
14,857.54
218.30EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSCOLLECTION SERVICES CENTER
218.30
4,378.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESCOMMERCIAL PLUMBING & HEATING
4,378.00
641.50MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESCONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS
641.50
80.11SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESCROWN MARKING INC
80.11
210.69POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
210.69
180.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TRAININGDAKOTA CO TECH COLLEGE
180.00
686.30BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
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686.30
140.66PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYDAVIS EQUIPMENT CORP
140.66
3,206.05INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
3,206.05
678.72ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSDISCOUNT STEEL INC
344.88VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,023.60
640.00ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
3,200.00PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,840.00
40.32HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEDOERING, RENEE
40.32
238.94-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDRM DIVERSAFAB
3,714.42PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,475.48
5.00INSPECTIONS G & A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSINGEATON, RICHARD
5.00
972.17ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESECOLAB INC
972.17
3,026.24PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESELECTRIC PUMP INC
3,026.24
114.71PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSEELLINGSON, JUDY
114.71
11,828.93GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
11,828.93
4,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWENGLESON, STEVE
4,000.00
34,060.32SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICEEUREKA RECYCLING
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34,060.32
2,510.70PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
51.21GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,561.91
157.27ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
8.89BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.71SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
191.87
17.61POLICE G & A POSTAGEFEDEX
968.78WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
986.39
147.50GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
147.50
33.33FACILITIES MCTE G & A TRAININGFORKLIFTS OF MN INC.
144.45TRAININGTRAINING
100.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
22.22VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TRAINING
100.00WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
400.00
25.17WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSFRENCH, CAROLE
25.17
72.46ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESG S DIRECT
72.46
83.08GARAGE MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEGARAGE DOOR STORE
83.08
820.00ARENA MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
820.00
40.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGLASS DOCTOR
40.00
3,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWGOLD, AMY
3,000.00
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100.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
100.00
619.69PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
619.69
2,405.74WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
2,405.74
200.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
200.00
2,240.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
800.00OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,296.00
3,092.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
210.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
3,302.00
80.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHESHETT, JACQUELINE
80.00
2,595.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC
2,595.00
95.38WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHOGAN, BRIAN
95.38
746.63WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHOIGAARDS
746.63
21.34PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
190.82PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
86.47PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
298.63
3.19POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE
19.23WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
7.48STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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29.90
83.95WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHUBERTY, MICHAEL
83.95
817.19WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHYDRANT SPECIALISTS
817.19
66.60PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
66.60
175.81STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEINDELCO
175.81
2,000.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATINSIGHT EDGE
2,000.00
2,435.17IT G & A TELEPHONEINTEGRA TELECOM
2,435.17
589.42PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINVER GROVE FORD
781.01GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,370.43
23.03VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
23.03
262.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJOHNSON, BRIAN
262.50
123.00SEWER UTILITY G&A LICENSESJONES, ROBERT
123.00
276.92EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z
276.92
2,820.25PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESKRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & WASS
2,820.25
110.00BASKETBALLPROGRAM REVENUEKROCAK, JIM
110.00
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1,169.38PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYKUSSMAUL ELECTRONICS CO INC
75.22-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
1,094.16
173.27IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICELADEN'S BUSINESS MACHINES INC
173.27
206.08HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLELAKE FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC
206.08
133.59ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSLAKES GAS CO
133.59
53.23WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLARSEN, MELINDA
53.23
80.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
4,335.00POLICE G & A TRAINING
4,415.00
3,136.85UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
3,136.85
432.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLENTNER, LAURA
432.00
2,083.26TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTLIND ELECTRONICS INC
2,083.26
43,004.57IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
28,798.00POSTAL SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES
6,996.00SUPPORT SERVICES G&A COMPUTER SERVICES
4,152.00NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES
4,076.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
87,026.57
215.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALLUCKEN, RICK
215.00
218.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMACGREGOR-HANNAH, MAREN
218.00
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276.41PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
165.60GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
442.01
1,687.50BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMADISON, CHARLES
617.96-EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
1,069.54
1,425.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMADISON, DANIEL
1,425.00
45.00ADMINISTRATION BUDGET SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMAMA
45.00
1,641.81WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMANAGED SERVICES INC
1,641.81
31.23WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMCCAGUE, ANN & SCOTT
31.23
1,666.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO BLOOMS
1,666.50
424.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS
424.00
1,747.13PLUMBING MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMETRO WATER CONDITIONING INC
1,747.13
150.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMICKELSON, LAUREL
150.00
75.09E-911 PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
85.81WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
160.90
21,590.05PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMIDWAY FORD
21,590.05
1,048.42PATCHING TEMPORARY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
1,048.42
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840.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
840.00
145.24EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC
145.24
1,832.64EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CT
1,832.64
16.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INS
16.00
173.32PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA TRUCKING ASSOC
173.32PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
173.31WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
519.95
10,312.50ESCROWSGENERALMN 7200 LLC
10,312.50
22,764.50WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESMN DNR WATERS
700.00REILLY BUDGET LICENSES
140.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
23,604.50
22.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSEMORRISON, GARY
22.00
26,265.84SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMORTON SALT
26,265.84
1,635.12COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMOTOROLA
1,635.12
1,262.00BASKETBALLGENERAL SUPPLIESMRPA
1,262.00
60.00CLERICALTRAININGMUNICIPALS
180.00INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSES
60.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
300.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
400.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMVTL LABORATORIES
703.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,103.00
25.44INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
1,473.90PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
59.78GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,559.12
425.00ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICENATL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CO
425.00
111.55ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
166.33HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONE
489.27RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
115.05ASSESSING G & A TELEPHONE
215.09FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
363.40EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
1,072.31POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
404.92OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
115.05INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE
309.11ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
497.37PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
160.27PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
277.83ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
306.93PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
120.39ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
264.24WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
115.05REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
172.52VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
414.62WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
226.96SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
17.54SOLID WASTE G&A TELEPHONE
5,935.80
736.50SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICENORTH STAR PUMP SERVICE
736.50
40.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGNORTHSTAR CHAPTER APA
40.00
783.45PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
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783.45
500.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
500.00
116.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOBERSTAR, KATIE
116.00
959.54SUPPORT SERVICES G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOFFICE DEPOT
33.36POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
25.78POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
12.68INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
77.38PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,108.74
23.09PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
62.46VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
85.55
10,586.42TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEOSTVIG TREE INC
10,586.42
958.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
958.00
408.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPAPP, MELISSA
408.00
924.47COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARKTACULAR
924.47
272.26WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPLANT & FLANGED EQUIPMENT
272.26
4,996.39PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
4,996.39
1,620.00POLICE G & A LICENSESPOST BOARD
1,620.00
162.50GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPOULTER, JIM
162.50
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144.00ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
144.00
391.67PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYQUEST ENGINEERING INC
391.67
10.66ESCROWSBADER DEV/ELLIPSE APTSQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
10.66
208.90COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEQWEST
208.90
515.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESRAILROAD MANAGEMENT COMPANY II
515.00
2,449.56FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC
1,058.20REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
964.32SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
4,472.08
196.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRUDDY, WILLIAM
196.00
314.15GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC
314.15
68.38VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
68.38
204.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHMIDT, KELLIE
204.00
2,931.45ORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHOENBAUER CONSULTING LLC
2,931.45
747.42PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISHAW/STEWART LUMBER CO
747.42
649.60ATHLETIC CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSLP TOWN TEAM
649.60
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,000.00HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSMP PRODUCTIONS
1,000.00
308.67PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
27.27WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
335.94
13,325.37PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
33,905.94PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
926.30CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,408.30CE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
98,595.34RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
148,161.25
650.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESSTATE OF MINNESOTA DEPT OF PUB
650.00
411.68SEWER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICESTRAND MFG CO
411.68
339.55POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
117.99PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
99.70VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
557.24
4,983.85REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
4,983.85
77.22ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
40.04CDBG G & A LEGAL NOTICES
193.05PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
310.31
100.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSUSA
200.00WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
100.00SEWER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
400.00
22.87-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSTAMARACK MATERIALS INC
355.51PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
332.64
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
50.65POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESTARGET BANK
23.58WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
74.23
97.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
97.00
684.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTHOMPSON, HOLLY
684.00
4,003.29PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTRI STATE BOBCAT
585.93GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,589.22
3,300.00SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITY OUTDOOR SERVICES INC
1,160.00SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,460.00
183.90COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL REPAIRSUHL CO INC
143.00COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
326.90
211.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
211.00
720.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENS
720.00
31.18WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC
31.18
5,600.47WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC
5,600.47
200.94ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM
200.94
1,269.16VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
73.76COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
1,342.92
3,135.40BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEVIKING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,135.40
89.17ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
89.17
1,207.61WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEWATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC
1,207.61
1,540.16CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
1,540.16
490.56SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC
490.56
968.75OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESWELCH, JENNIFER
968.75
730.94ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWOLNEY ELECTRIC LLC
730.94
13,396.37ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
13,396.37
123.93BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
123.93
512.71PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYZIEGLER INC
512.71
100.00FACILITY ROOM RENTAL RENT REVENUEZIMAN, HEIDI
100.00
Report Totals 833,140.75
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